by Debi G | Apr 11, 2014
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets in children, maintains bone density in adults, may inhibit certain cancers such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and possibly lessens the risk of diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
There is an ongoing debate in the medical community that daily sun exposure is critical for production of adequate vitamin D. It is true that sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D; however, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you get your daily value of vitamin D from non-sun sources, such as vitamin D–fortified milk, orange juice, salmon and other fatty fishes or a multivitamin containing at least 1000 international units of vitamin D3daily.
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by Debi G | Jan 21, 2014
Across cultures, men historically have looked for women with clear skin, high-arched eyebrows, full lips and a cherubic face. These qualities, recognized as beautifully feminine, are the physical features associated with women at peak fertility.
We’ve all heard it said that men look more distinguished as they age, that they become more masculine in appearance. The unfortunate reality is that women do, too. Over time, our facial features begin to lose the defining characteristics that the human brain recognizes as feminine. Because of a decline in feminizing hormones as we age, our faces become more angular, our eyebrows flatten, facial hair grows and lips thin. In the 1900s, when our life expectancy was forty-seven, these changes came at a time when we were more prepared to accept them. Today, that’s just the halfway mark, which means we need to deal with the hormonal complications of menopause when we’re feeling far from old.
Fortunately, there are options, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), to help us stay looking and feeling great. HRT can keep skin juicy by preserving collagen, reduce the risk of heart attack and osteoporosis, keep the brain sharp and lessen hair growth on the face. Consult with your doctor to learn more about the medical advantages and disadvantages, and if HRT is a suitable option for you.
Whether you’re 18 or 81, the desire to be desirable never goes away. Be proactively involved in your health and well-being to get ahead of the game when it comes to managing the impact of hormones on your appearance.
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by Debi G | Jul 16, 2013
While “slow and steady wins the race” when it comes to improving the look and feel of your skin, it is possible to get better skin tomorrow. Whether you have months, days or hours, here’s how to make the most of the time you have:
2-4 months: Develop or tweak your daily skincare regimen to target your unique skin concerns. Whether you’re concerned about wrinkles, dullness, brown spots, sensitivity or blemishes, intelligent daily skincare adds up over time to make a major impact on the appearance of your skin. Complement your daily routine with once-weekly macro-exfoliation to sweep away dead skin cells and reveal a younger-looking, more radiant complexion.
24 days: If you haven’t already, incorporate macro-exfoliation for five minutes once a week to sweep away dead skin cells and allow a smoother complexion to shine through. Unlike an in-office microdermabrasion treatment, macro-exfoliation can be done at home and requires no downtime to heal. Even one use will go a long way to improving the look of your skin.
24 hours: Procrastinators rejoice –you can improve the look of your skin in one day. Use a mineral peptide product to perfect your complexion and diffuse any facial redness, and an eye cream with optical filters to brighten the eye area. Boost your complexion from the neck down by applying sunless tanner at least four hours before your event.
Even a subtle faux glow is a known red-carpet secret for masking imperfections (redness, bruising, varicose veins), disguising cellulite and helping you look slimmer and more toned. These are quick, but effective, fixes. Post-event, start on a daily skincare routine so that you’re not scrambling before your next event.
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by Debi G | Jul 4, 2013
So what’s up with all of these Network Marketing companies? Just how smart is it to buy into one of “those kinds” of businesses?
Let me tell you a story about my journey of “never in a million years would I do one of those things” to realizing that Network Marketing is absolutely the better way to make a living than an 8-5 job or starting a small business from scratch.
After my divorce I landed on my butt, finding myself without a job and without a steady income. Having been self-employed all of my adult life I knew I didn’t want to land in corporate America so I started looking at businesses to buy. Thus began my search, knowing that the cash flow would have to pay for the debt service of any business that would win my bid.
The list included a music studio,a jingle company, a carriage company, a coffee shop, a health and fitness spa, a nail salon, and a tanning salon. Ranging in price from $120 thousand to $1.2 million. Can you imagine the overhead of brick and mortar and employees not to mention the financial commitment to the bank?
Then along came Rodan+Fields Dermatologists. This is what I found out a little over 4
years ago. A new company founded by the Doctor’s who created Proactiv Acne Solution, with clinically proven products that actually work, a profit potential without a glass ceiling, and programs and training in place to facilitate success. A turn-key business in a box. What the Doctor’s did successfully for acne with their first company, they are now doing for aging and sun-damaged skin with their second company. Successfully. This time around the difference is we can partner with them in their new venture.
Imagine where you would be today had you been able to partner with these giants in the skincare world when they started Proactiv? Imagine if you got to own the Pepsi or Coke distributorship in your city (leverage). Imagine if you were the first to own a McDonald’s in your town (leverage). Imagine if you were the first in your network to own a partnership with R+F (leverage). Imagine all of the possibilities for you.
Rodan+Fields Dermatologists is much like a mini-franchise. A business that you own and that you grow. A business that can open new possibilities for you. Maybe it can help you quit the job you hate. Or maybe make enough extra income for that shameless secret shoe shopping fund. Or maybe go on that Spa Vacation with your girlfriends with your own money to spend so you don’t have to ask your spouse to foot the bill. The possibilities are endless…private school tuition, retire your husband money, vacation money, donation money, pay the bills money so you don’t have to live paycheck to paycheck. Or maybe you want to go for the big gangster money…you name it, you can do it. Forget about the past stereotype...Network Marketing, Direct Selling, MLM, whatever you want to call it, is the business model trend, not of the future, but of the right now!
So what was the big bonus of what I found out that day that I drank the cool-aid? For me it was a no-brainer. After spending countless hours and money doing my due diligence (with accountants and attorneys) with companies that I would have gone nose-deep into debt with, I immediately saw that this company made perfect sense. A turn-key business in a box with all of the systems in place to help me reach higher than I ever have before. The infrastructure is already in place for anyone to step in and be the captain of their own business and their own life.
What if you took 5-15 minutes of your time to take a look at something that could make a big difference in your life. Is it worth it? Is it for you? You tell me. Your life, your game, your decision. Status-quo trading hours for dollars? Or being you own boss?
Never say never. In a million years I would do it all over again!
Why wait a million years? Send me a message if you want to explore your possibilities.
by Debi G | Jul 1, 2013
Question? Your 20-year high school reunion is in a week. Which compliment are you hoping to receive?
A. You have such a nice car!
B. I wish my job was as neat as yours.
C. Wow. You look amazing!
Did you pick “C”? If so, you’re not alone. For most of us, looking great trumps cars and jobs, but it’s also a lot harder to embellish without looking a bit plastic.
July hosts almost a quarter of all high school reunions, yet attendance usually tops out at about 30 percent of the graduating class. One big reason? Although reconnecting is exciting, the “long time/no see” microscope can be downright intimidating. (And, let’s face it: Carefully cultivating your Facebook appearance is a lot less scary than reconnecting in real life.)
The good news? Our products can help you have more control over how you look. So whether you’re looking to refresh your complexion, minimize the appearance of aging, reverse brown spots, fade blemishes or calm red skin, it is possible to look better now than you did yesterday. Your skin can be reunion-ready, even at a moment’s notice. Now, what are you going to wear?
Rodan+Fields Dermatologists…Your Skin, Your Game…Your Rules. Contact me today to help your skin win the game.
