The Christmas Carol That Helps You Stay Slim!

                             A Classic From Nat King Cole! 

Some of you out there may only be familiar with Mariah Carey's
Christmas classic --"All I Want For Christmas Is You!" 
but hold on, long before Mimi's hit song there were tons of great
Christmas songs, like... "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas,
"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" "Silver Bells" and of course the
holiday favorite- "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" by the incomparable
Nat King Cole. 

Yes, the father of superstar Natalie Cole had a monster hit on his hands
after releasing it and if you're one who not only enjoys the song,
but the actual chestnuts as well, then you're in luck. 
What kind of luck?
According to new research, the lowly (and often ignored) chestnuts are one
of the lowest fat nuts around and that small amount of fat can do wonders
for your waistline. 
Yes, that's right, nuts have gotten a lot of attention of late,
you know, walnuts to control dandruff and prevent the Winter blues,
pecans to keep skin smooth and alleviate the monthly pain a lot of 
women experience (PMS) and almonds, natural aspirin, (headache relief) 
and cancer fighters, but there's very little on chestnuts. 
Until now, and research says that chestnuts contain vitamin C,
a vitamin that helps break down fat, especially fat that tries to settle around
your middle and speeds up your metabolism. 

So,  if you plan on indulging in nuts this holiday season, remember the song by
Nat King Cole and (the actual nuts) chestnuts. 
And lastly, if you aren't sure how to roast chestnuts, head on over to
Google.com and type how to roast chestnuts in the search bar.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Award Show's Beverage Rx For a Stronger Heart!

                         Drink Your Way To Better Heart Health! 

You may already know about the benefits of drinking coffee, tea and hot cocoa, 
but do you know that a drink popular in some parts of France and  a favorite
at after-party award shows also benefits your health.
And what drink is that, you ask?
Champagne. 

Yes, the beverage that only a small percentage of the people can afford
(stars and other high rollers) can actually boost heart health. 
How?
Those fizzy bubbles increase circulation and your levels of nitric oxide,  a molecule
that helps relax blood vessels. 

Champagne also reduces inflammation and protects against plaque, top causes
of heart disease. And yes, the alcohol also benefits your health. Just make sure
you stop after 1 or 1 1/2 drinks.
And lastly, champagne also helps keep your brain in tip-top shape,
(prevent dementia) and your hair from thinning. (use it as a hair mask-along with an 
egg yolk). 

So, if you're able to afford a bottle of the bubbly, this Christmas or New Year's
Eve, remember this post and toast to a younger heart, a better brain
and thick luxurious locks.

Look for the E-book--The Healing Powers of Alcohol, over at Amazon.com/the
kindle store. Learn how a beer, a shot or a glass of wine can turbo-charge your 
health.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

A Singer's Green Rx For A Longer Life!

                                  A Food Secret From "Old Blue Eyes" 

If you're a fan of "the great one" or "Old Blue Eyes" then you probably know, 
he would've turned 100 (in a few days).
And although he (Frank Sinatra) only made it to age 85, it was an incredible 8 and 1/2
decades, and if you want to live that long or even longer, you may want to copy one
of his secrets. 

What secret is that? 
No, it's not staying up till all hrs. of the night, hanging with your own "Rat Pack"
No, it's not drinking 2 or more alcoholic drinks a day. (one a day is recommended)
No, it's not getting married (or involved) with many women (or men)
So what is it?
Eat (or drink) parsley. 

That's right, it was reported that Mr. Sinatra had a number of strange
eating habits, and one of his favorite treats- filling a bowl with fresh parsley-
(make sure to clean it first) add a clove of chopped up garlic, some salt and pepper,
and olive oil. 
Mr. Sinatra had a member of staff make this before his show started, 
and refrigerate it.
And after the show was over, he would eat his bowl of parsley salad
 like it was a rib-eye steak.
And since a number of people are interested in longevity these days,
a top nutritionist says if longevity is something you want, parsley
is one of the top foods that'll help you achieve it (longevity). 

Our tip- add some apple cider vinegar and turmeric to your salad
and you'll really increase your odds of making it to 100 (or more). 
So, there you have it, a gift from one of the greatest entertainers
who ever lived.
And if you really want to celebrate Mr. Sinatra's 100th birthday,
go to Youtube.com, type Frank Sinatra in the search bar, listen to a 
song or two and have a parsley salad.

And lastly, if you want more info on how parsley can increase lifespan, 
head to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type The 101 Best Ways to
Make it To 100, in the search bar, download it and learn how parsley and this
 juice will almost guarantee you'll live till 100 or 110 or 120.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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A Stylists' Secret To Winter Haircare!

                                  A Hair-care Switch For Better Looking Hair! 

A woman asked her hair stylist if there was anything she could
to combat the dry hair that comes along in the Winter?
Her stylist told her to switch up routine. 

Switch up her routine, how?
As in switch the shampooing and conditioning.
That's right, use your conditioner first, and then shampoo.
The shampoo removes any heavy residue from the conditioner,
leaving hair soft, shiny and manageable.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

The Kitchen Cure For Dry Winter Skin!

                            A Glowing Complexion! 

The Winter months take a toll on a lot of things...your waistline, your hair 
and your skin. And if you're spending a lot of time indoors, with all 
of that dry air and heat, make sure you take care of your skin.
How? 
By heading to the kitchen  and getting some cornmeal, honey, milk
and cinnamon. 

Mix together a Tbs. of cornmeal, a tsp. of honey, a 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon
and a Tbs. (or 2 ) of milk.
Apply this to your slightly damp face using small circular movements. 
Yes, it's an exfoliant, and when you gently scrub your face, you're getting
rid of the dry skin cells that result from the cold air and plethora of
Holiday goodies.
After scrubbing your face, splash some warm water on your face
and pat it (your face) dry. 

That's it- an inexpensive exfoliant for those of you who are on a budget.
And one last tip: make sure to do this (the exfoliating) on your day
off from work (or school) as some redness may occur. 

And if you really want some more great tips on how to avoid
a lot of the beauty problems (hat hair,  dry feet, blotchy skin, etc.)
associated with Winter, head on over to Amazon.com/the kindle store
and type Frozen--Overcoming The Winter Beauty Problems, in the
search bar.

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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The Sweet Treat For Beautiful Hair!

                                      A Beverage For Your Hair! 

If you're a fan of health news, then you're probably aware of the news surrounding 
Coca Cola.
What type of news?
It (the soda) can cause weight gain, acne, heart trouble, hearing  and tooth loss, 
brittle bones, etc. 

But hold on, something you eat that may harm your health,
can be worn (as a facial or hair mask) and do great things for your looks.
Things like mayonnaise, (a mayo face mask) egg yolks, (yolks to
keep skin tight and youthful) lard and vegetable oil, (yes, that lard, can be used as
a moisturizer) and cocoa cola for your hair. 

Yes, a coca cola hair rinse is all the rage, (go online for proof)
and some who have used it claim...it's a little messy, but it has given their
hair tons of volume and natural waves, and others have said it makes their
hair look shiny, and even leaves it smelling great.

So, how does it (coca cola) work its magic?
Coca Cola has phosphoric acid and this type of acid tightens the hair cuticle
to create shinier hair, while the caffeine in it helps fatten up the strands at
the roots.

That's it- so are you game? If so, purchase some coca cola, and after washing 
your hair, use some coke as a rinse. (preferably while standing in the shower).
And for more info, head to Google.com and type Coca Cola hair rinse in the
search bar.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! 

T.V. Show's Rx For Youthful Skin!

                              The Doctor's Rx For Youthful Skin!

If you're a fan of the T.V. show -"The Doctors" then give yourself a pat on the back. 
Why?
It shows you're interested in your health and well-being.
And if you caught this morning's show- they (The Doctors) did an interesting 
segment on beauty remedies from around the World. 
More specifically: Korea. 

Yes, Chinese and Japanese women get all of the attention when it comes
to youthful skin and looks, but the women of Korea should also
be included in this discussion. 

And if you want youthful skin (hands, face and neck) like the women of
Korea, head to the supermarket (or your own pantry) and pick up some rice.
That's right, a researcher who studied Asian women and their work habits 
noticed something unusual about Asian women who worked in the rice fields,
What did the researcher notice?
Although the women looked their age in the face, their hands looked
like the hands of teenagers.
How was this possible? 
Rice water. 

Oh, rice is getting a bad rap here in the U.S. (especially white rice)
you know, it's too high calorie, it starchy, it contains gluten (rice is actually 
gluten-free) and on and on.
But if you don't want to eat it, that's fine, just wear it. 
Wear it, how?
As in pouring a cup or two of rice into a bowl, and then pouring a cup or
two of water over the rice and leaving it alone for a day or two.
After that, take the water and place it in a container, or spray bottle
as for  the rice, cook it or discard it.
Now, use the water as you would a moisturizer.
Or pour a cup into your bathwater, or if you're beginning to see brown (age) spots,
rub some of the water on them. 

That's your beauty tip for today, rice water for youthful hands, faces and necks.

And lastly, if you want more great tips as to how the women of Australia, Brazil,
China, France, Greece, Japan, Norway and Sweden stay so dam gorgeous, 
head to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type Beauty Secrets From The
World's Hottest Women in the search bar.

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!