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Monday, July 17, 2006

Going bananas!

Blimey - go get the bananas!

After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again

We normally do not comment on health issues but this article is so insightful we had to let you all read it. Besides, if you want to look good wearing Juicy Couture, Kenzie, KenzieGirl, BCBG, BCBGirls or any of the designer denim (Gold Sign, Jay and Company, ODYN, Grass, Paige Premium Denim, Yanuk, People for Peace, 575, Juicy jeans, Monarky, Sacred Blue, Salt Works See Thru Soul), carried at www.urbanminx.com, you have to feel good. If bananas do everything below, you will not only feel good but you will look gorgeous J

Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eat a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is e xtremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including Bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected AR ea with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swellin and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine,"eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.

It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PS Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Kenzie Oyster Leather Jacket



This is such a pretty coat. It has amazing detail including buttons of woven leather. This Jacket is a Beautiful fit! It can be worn year round but it is a jacket and would be too warm to wear in the summer - except maybe in mountain areas where it cools off like Aspen, Breakenridge, Whistler... wow, I now I want to go on vacation with my Kenzie leather Jacket.

Kenzie Embroidered Flower Shrug



Pretty pastels, sequins and flowers! Very pretty - maybe too preety for some. It is comfortable and soft - very spring is in the air feel.

Friday, July 14, 2006

What's Your Body Type?

What's Your Type?

If you already know your body type, click on it below to go to your page. If not, read on!PearHourglassStraightOn to body types...use these guidelines to help you identify your body type:Pear: picture the fruit. you have more narrow shoulders than hips, a small bust, smaller waist and more substantial hips/butt/thighs/legs. Hourglass: shoulders as wide as hips, larger bust, narrow, defined waist Straight: narrow shoulders, medium/large bust, small waist, no hips/butt, thin legs. very few curves.Note: You can measure your shoulders, hips, waist, butt, thighs, etc. to get a more accurate idea, but you can probably already tell your basic shape. Of course there are variations, but these are the basic shapes and you can think in terms of them when you're trying to find something 'shape' appropriate.First, though, why should you care about your body type anyway? Good question!If you are very much aware of your body and the types of clothes that look best on it, then you don't really need to focus only on what to wear (or what not to wear) for your body type--you already know.If you seem to be 'stuck,' or are unhappy with the way the majority of the clothes in your closet look on you, then you might want to start rebuilding your closet based on some guidelines for your body type. The keyword here is guidelines--there are no hard and fast rules for dressing yourself (although sometimes I think there should be...), there are just suggestions.The MOST important thing when it comes to dressing is how you feel (not following the rules--you're not trying to find a husband here...), and for me at least, that is directly related to how I look. I don't mean that I only feel good when I'm all dressed up, I just mean that everything I'm wearing fits me well and is pulled together perfectly--no matter if it's jeans or a tweed suit. Bottom line, do not shop with a list of things to absolutely avoid because you read somewhere they they're not good for your body type; keep that in the back of your mind, but if you see something you like that's not on your 'list' try it on anyway. Maybe it will look great on you and you'll love the way you feel, or maybe not. There will be some trial and error involved in rebuilding your closet, but it will be well worth it because then you'll know what types of pants/ skirts/tops work well with your body and which do not.this entry has been broght to you by grechenscloset.com "its not you its your closet"

Kenzie and Kenzie girl - what people are saying about these great clothing lines,

Kenzie and Kenzie girl - what people are saying about these great clothing lines,

Kenzie and Kenzie Girl are both great lines of women's clothing that define your world. Kenzie and Kenzie Gril are about today, how you feel right now - free, effortless, easy to be. From separates to ensembles, from casual to formal, you can find it here.

Expect the best in women's casual apparel, active wear, T-shirts, tops, bottoms and sweaters.Kenzie is a great line of Leathers, Cashmere, Sweaters, Jackets, Pants and Skirts and they have been around for several years building a great name for fun fashionable pieces that are very well priced.

Kenzie girl is for the younger generation with more of a young girl feel. Kenzie is the most wonderful line of clothing, its a line that a young mother would find classy, and yet at the same time, a college student would find it perfect for going out in. Kenzie Girl is a bit too young for me or my clients but then I focus on the over thirty set in LA.

how to shop sales on Kenzie and KenzieGirl

how to shop sales on BCBG, Kenzie, Juicy Couture and Ben Sherman
Secrets for Shopping the Seasonal SalesIf you've been putting off adding to your wardrobe this season, the "last call" bell is clanging. Retailers are clearing out the current season inventory to make way for the new stuff, so if you act fast, you could make out like a bandit.But before you pull out your credit card and whip yourself into a shopping frenzy, stop. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.Because unless you follow a few simple guidelines, all those "really great" deals you couldn't resist could become closet clutter that you never wear.Don't let this happen to you.Instead, analyze each piece from a logical standpoint; don't just focus on the amount of money you'll save. After all, a bargain is only a bargain if you wear it, use it, and love it.Here are the questions you need to ask yourself about each piece BEFORE you head to the cash register:1. Does this fit into my existing wardrobe?If you can wear it tomorrow with stuff you already own, you could have a winner on your hands. If you'd have to buy other pieces to make it work, your "bargain" could end up costing a bundle or worse yet, hang in the back of your closet forever for lack of a coordinating piece.2. Does it fit me properly?If the fit isn't right and the garment wouldn't be acceptable to you at full price, it shouldn't be acceptable to you at a discounted price. An improper fit means either a trip to a seamstress -- or an item that's never worn.3. Does this fill a void in my closet?Need a little black dress? A new umbrella? A lightweight jacket? A new briefcase? Try to fill the voids in your wardrobe BEFORE you start adding duplicates or items you don't need. If you're especially clever with the sales, you might even manage to snag several items for the price you'd planned to spend on one.4. Will I maintain the fabric?Here's the one piece of the puzzle that's often overlooked. Don't just be dazzled by how the item looks while it's at its shiny best on the sales floor. Check the garment care label. If you have to take it the cleaners, hand wash it, or press it before every wearing, it may be more trouble than it's worth. Be realistic about your lifestyle and your schedule. If you're not going to maintain it, leave it on the rack.5. Does this fit into my budget?According to a recent poll, 54% of women buy clothing on impulse. As in unplanned purchase. As in breaking the budget. If you have a tiny clothing allowance, don't let the 75% off tags cloud your thinking, even on those brand names you love. If you can't pay cash for it, you're probably overspending.End-of-Season sales are a great way to stretch your clothing budget, so long as you shop them responsibly. Fill the voids, demand proper fit, and make sure each piece will work in your wardrobe. If you can't think of a single reason to buy something other than the fact that it's been dras^tically reduced, walk away. Your money is better spent elsewhere.

Kenzie, Kenziegirl - pink test

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