Lume Deodorant review

#Lume

It works great for me personally!I received my tube of cream deodorant over a week ago and I have yet to go back to traditional deodorant! I'm 53, overweight, nearing the tail-end of peri-meno (I hope!), and have dealt with a variety of unusual odors through those years. Long story short, I LOVE LUME! The key to using this is to be CLEAN & DRY before applying well (following the directions), then letting it dry on your skin before dressing. The fragrance is light, and the cream does NOT sting, even freshly shaved pits! I also started using it on the bottoms of my feet because wearing my shoes all day causes odors... but not anymore!

www.lumedeodorant.com

My personal Cool-Jams Sleepwear item :)

I currently own a KRISTI NIGHTSHIRT in the Lilac color, and I love it! (see below) It's soft, cool, and keeps me from having night-sweats! I was so happy to find out about this type of clothing and bedlinens because of suffering from perimenopause!

It was SO comfy! It feels like really soft t-shirt material, but not hot. Comfy, like a boyfriend ;)

And I love the length! (to the knees)

DESCRIPTION

Style #T3477 

Cool-jams moisture wicking V-neck KRISTI nightshirt, features white lace at neckline and side slits is perfect for travel or temperature regulation. 

Our quick drying, silky soft moisture wicking smart fabric wicks away moisture to provide stylish relief for warm nights and is perfect for travel and body temperature regulation. 

Cool-jams fabric has a super soft cotton like feel with wicking ability that never washes out. 

In fact, the wicking action is scientifically woven into the fabric itself. 

Add our versatile Zip Hoodie Lounge Jacket or our PJ Topper With Pockets to create a sensational 2 piece set. 

Or add our Wicking Lace Accent Robe for extra wicking warmth when needed. 

Note on size chart: The most important measurements to use are hip and bust since the waist on this garment is not fitted.

(...it was early morning when I took these photos so the lighting and color are slightly off.

When I get new ones, I'll replace these!!)

(I'll post a photo of me wearing it tomorrow.)

GET YOURS HERE: http://www.cool-jams.com

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Cool-Jams, sleepwear and bedding - LOVE this bedding & clothing line, it helps keep me cooler when I sleep!!

I found some great wicking pajamas called Cool-jams that help me stay cool, dry and comfortable all night! Some of you know I am going through perimenopause and I am privileged to get some of the awesome (NOT) symptoms!

This sleepwear helps to regulate the body temperature as you sleep, so you don't wake up when you get too hot or too cold. You should try Cool-jams Wicking Sleepwear if you're interested in a better night's sleep. Cool-jams also offers temperature regulating bedding like sheets, comforters, mattress pads, pillows and blankets!!

60% Of All Americans Do Not Get Enough Sleep. Do You?

According to the Harvard Women’s Health Watch newsletter, sleep is too important to shortchange. Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect appetite. A lack of quality sleep hampers learning and memory; recent studies show that people who slept well after learning a task did better on tests later. Sleep loss may result in irritability and an inability to concentrate. Sleep deficit causes daytime drowsiness with momentary lapses that may result in mistakes such as road accidents. Sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels, and irregular heartbeat, and sleep deprivation alters immune function, including the activity of the body’s killer cells.

However, there are some simple changes that you can make that will result in a restful night, and by adopting these seven healthy habits you will enjoy a rejuvenating night’s sleep that may help keep heart disease and cancer at bay, improve your mood and increase alertness and energy levels. 
1. Make sleep a priority and keep a consistent bedtime allowing 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Although studies show that the average American adult spends 7.5 hours in bed they actually only sleep 6.1 hours, so allow time to ease into sleep. 

2. Relax before bedtime: sip herbal tea, enjoy a book, soft music or gentle yoga. 

3. Make your bedroom a sanctuary free of work materials, computers and electronics. 

4. Keep the room clean, organized, quiet, comfortable and a cool 65 F/18 C. 

5. If night sweats are a problem wear temperature regulating, quick dry moisture-wicking sleepwear from Cool-jams. They also offer temperature regulating bedding to help keep you cooler and drier while maximizing sleeping comfort. 

6. Exercise regularly, but complete workouts at least two hours before bedtime. 

7. Avoid eating, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine before bedtime.

So don’t scrimp on sleep. By taking these seven simple steps you will improve your sleep patterns, and your body, mind and spirit will thank you.

What Are Wicking Pajamas?

There’s been much talk about pajamas for night sweats lately. So what exactly are these night sweat pajamas and how do they work? These pajamas are made of a micro fiber wicking fabric. This fabric pulls the moisture away from the skin to the outside of the fabric, so that the body stays dry. The second feature of this fabric is it’s quick drying ability. Once the moisture is drawn through the fabric it dries rapidly. In fact it dries twice as fast as cotton. One brand called Cool-jams uses a fabric called moisture wicking smart fabric which seems to sense what the body needs to be comfortable. It keeps the body cool and dry when it’s warm outside and dry and cozy when the weather gets cooler. 

There are many reasons for night sweats …chemotherapy, certain medications, thyroid condition, diabetes, obesity and anxiety to name a few, but the primary reason for night sweats in women are the hormonal fluctuations which occur just before menopause and during menopause. Night sweats are not dangerous, but they can certainly be annoying.

If you suffer from night sweats for whatever reason, moisture wicking pajamas might be your answer to a comfortable night’s sleep.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Diet Standards AminoHD 1000 BCAA Capsules

I took these capsules for two weeks, one per morning, in between meals (one of the suggestions on the label), and though I wasn't specifically looking to "lose weight" via these tablets, though I do need to lose weight, they had no negative effect on my body and I did notice a little 'leaning' in my arms recently. I can honestly only relate that to these specific capsules because I'm not doing anything different for that. 

I had a positive experience with this product.

My Rating: A

(addendum: I will probably increase my intake of this product because I have been having a hard time losing weight recently because of my perimenopause)


FIND IT HERE; http://www.amazon.com/Diet-Standards-AminoHD-Capsules-450-Count/dp/B00LT4941M/ref=cm_cr-mr-title



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PRODUCT REVIEW: NootropX-Cognitive and Neural Enhancement Formula

I started using this two weeks ago. I have short-term memory loss due to heading into that awesome time in a woman's life when she changes gears - AND LOSES HER MIND! Literally. Grr. Argh!!

I do notice a difference with these tablets, and I will continue to use them, as well as continue to buy them!

This is a huge deal to me, because for 2 years, this memory loss has been driving me nuts. I was always GREAT at recalling things. 

I didn't understand what was happening until this year... I had to start adjusting the way I did things, like writing everything important like appointments, birthdays, anything... I already had a regular day timer, just like anyone else, but then to have to start using notepads, sticky pads, even just to remember WHY I was going to the store.., and I hate it. I've been able to remember more things now and I hope to see even more improvement as I take them.

My Rating: A

FIND IT HERE> http://www.amazon.com/Concentration-Supplement-Enhancement-Alertness-Absorption/dp/B00NMKXPEI/keywords=nootropics

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Menopause Products Reviews - Borrowed from WellesleyHealth.org

Compare Supplements

Our criteria:

We’ve interpreted the ingredients of these herbal menopause supplements under the light of traditional medicine. Each formula was evaluated using available information about the individual ingredients and how they interact with normal hormone levels. The safety of the ingredients was also evaluated.

	Product	Overall Score
	1. Mendapause
	2. Source Naturals Hot Flash
	3. Rainbow Light Complete
	4. Menoquil/Menersa
	5. NewPhase Complete
	6. Phyto-B
	7. Estroven
	8. Estrotone
	9. Solgar PM Phytogen
	10. Promensil
	11. i-Cool
	12. Remifemin
	13. Macafem

PLEASE feel free to add your two-cents below! I welcome all Praises and Fusses! 

I have not tried any of these yet, as I am not in the throws of the craziness of it... I am peri, and just starting out with a few 'small' problems. As soon as I start experiencing the more common problems, and trying products, you'll be the first to know! LOL

8 "Yoga" Tips That Ease Menopause ~ I love this!!

8 Yoga Tips That Ease Menopause

When Guru Hari Kaur experienced menopause, it was a transformative experience. Surgery changed everything for her in only four days. Learn her personal story and how the experience taught her 8 steps that helped her ease menopause, and will also help you.

My transition through menopause was one of the most important transitions of my life. I am an active yoga and meditation teacher who had just moved from Boston to New York City in my early 50’s. I was in a new city and although I am an expert at handling stress, had met my match with the move to NYC.

I was faced with healing myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually

My experience began with sleepless nights and a menstrual period that just would not stop. Although doctors tried to stop the bleeding and did tests, they could not find, at least immediately, any problems. I was losing my usual high energy and high achievement feeling and was confronted with a weakness I had never felt before. I knew something was wrong. Finally the doctors found, after bleeding for months, uterine cancer. Surgery was scheduled within 10 days. I had a full hysterectomy during hurricane Irene in NYC.

I went into menopause in 4 hours. Fortunately I had excellent doctors and healers and I did not need additional treatment. I am two years away from that surgery, happy, strong, and vibrant.

I was educated in healing, had a healthy vegetarian diet, and understood how deeply stress affects the body. Once the diagnosis was made and the surgery was done, I was faced with healing myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I took on the project moment to moment to reclaim the full energy and the happiness, strength, and deep restful sleep I had before menopause and cancer.

Here are some of the lessons I learned during my healing journey and what I recommend to all women going through the transition of perimenopause and menopause.

Open your mind. You are older, wiser and you have what it takes to move away from “doing” and into “being”. This is a time when your physical body is giving you a huge opportunity. The biggest spiritual transition and enlightenment you can find during this time is the experience and understanding of “doing” versus “being”. I found the following things extremely helpful:

1. Clean out your physical home, office, files, drawers, cabinets and closets as much as you can. Menopause is the time to let go of the past. If you want the wisdom that is on the other side of this transition, let go of the past and your attachments to things you no longer need. Figure out what is meaningful to you in the material world, and let go of the rest. Lighten your material load.

2. Practice yoga, Qi Gong or some style of conscious exercise several times per week. Slow down so you can hear what you body is saying. Listen and pay attention. Years of experience with yoga and meditation served me well and with that training I could tune into my body and what it needed.

3. Sweat and laugh every day. Walking is not enough exercise. You need to sweat and work hard to stay young. I recommend Kundalini yoga of course, but also Qi Gong and any physical practice that directly takes on what your body needs to get strong. Go muscle by muscle, organ by organ, bone by bone, and don’t give up for a second. You will be amazed at what you can do! Getting strong does not mean you will be skinny. Getting strong means you will be strong. Learn to love STRONG.

4. Keep an open mind with diet and find what works. Menopause is the time to take diet seriously. Cut down or eliminate what you know is not healthy, like white sugar and processed foods. Get back to basics and enjoy fresh foods filled with nutrition, color, and taste. Think of comfort food as food that makes you comfortable, steady and strong. Clean up your digestion and get as strong as you can organ by organ.

5. Listen more, speak authentically. 

6. Forgive yourself and everyone else. Live life as it is, here and now. The past is over and you did your very best up to this moment. Embrace your past with humor and compassion.

7. Learn how to express and process anger, frustration and fear. These emotions are not going away. Embrace all your emotions and live life full out. One of the least understood emotions is anger. Often women have spent their lives caring for others and feeling under-appreciated. This can create anger and resentment that can lead to bitterness. Consider yourself appreciated if you appreciate yourself for a life well lived. If you need to correct something, correct it. Otherwise celebrate every day and enjoy the ride.

8. Do the spiritual work needed to be the person you want to be. Meditation will help you accomplish this. If you have never practiced meditation before, start now. Learn to calm your mind and relax yourself. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are AMAZING!

Life is an experience that is yours to have. Live it with awareness.

To adjust your diet, do the additional exercise and meditation or spiritual work may take some time out of your day. Unfortunately there is no other way. The result will astound you. You have lived this long and accumulated so much wisdom; use this wisdom for your own healing and you will realize you grace and power and happiness in a way that is your birthright as an elder. Best of all, no disease, no outer circumstances will be able to remove your inner happiness. Disease comes and goes, pain comes and goes. Life is an experience that is yours to have. Live it with awareness.

I have come back from cancer stronger in mind body and soul, than I was 10 years ago – honestly this is the truth! You can get stronger day by day even during illness and challenge. Do what you can each day. Turn on your grit to get your grace. These years are the years for self-realization. Go for it. Leverage the wisdom you have gathered for your happiness now.

One last thought – hang around with great people that you love and that love you. Let go of relationships that don’t work. Socialize with other women at this stage of life, especially women in your peer group and older. You are in an amazing part of life. Claim it.

I wish you all the best and would love to hear from you if I can help. Please feel free to contact me by email at Hari@HariNYC.com, or visit me at Hari NYC, my studio in NYC for classes and training in Kundalini Yoga and Meditaiton and Qi Gong.

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Hari KaurDirector and Founder of Hari NYC – Kundalini Meditation