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november 29,2010 Jealousy: Women and The Green-Eyed Monster 10 Natural Ways to Prevent and Cure the Cold and Other Seasonal Ills Easy Essentials That Can Keep Your Closet Organized

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“Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be lifethreatening. “ -Maya Angelou

Editor’s Note Hi Readers,

Women are known to display more than a little resentment towards each other. What are the reasons for such behaviour and how are we different from our male counterparts? Also in this week’s Your Style, 10 natural ways to prevent and cure the cold this season and more. Indulge in this week’s publication and here’s to a great Monday.

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Jealousy Women and the green-eyed monster W

omen seem to have been born with an innate tendency to compete and jostle for position, even in situations where there is absolutely no need for it. Even compliments are delivered with an undertone that implies that there is always something more to a seemingly innocuous statement like, “I love your hair that way”, for example. We tend to form tight circles and give off an air of indifference to those on the outside of it; alliances and enemies are formed and carried for years, often for reasons that no one can quite remember anymore. A physically attractive, successful woman will often be undermined by her own contemporaries, as snide remarks about how she might have achieved what she did are whispered in hushed conferences in the office cafeteria. It is not usually the case where the hushed conversations are about the long hours that a colleague might have put in at her desk to get a promotion. It may not be unique to women, but it does seem to be more prevalent among the fairer sex. Women seem to find it difficult to compliment beauty, status and accomplishments, while men have no problem making new friends, complimenting their contemporaries’ achievements and possessions. Could it really be hardwired into our DNA or are we raised to think that we are in a constant tussle for position, and as such we respond accordingly? Psychologists have intimated that a lot of the bad blood between women originates from feelings of low self esteem, which they project outwardly by tearing down of their fellow women. Us women are constantly bombarded in the mass media about how we should look and act, so much so that it’s easy to think that this is all one big race, and the only way to get ahead is to try to trip a person that we perceive to be ahead of us, or in some cases, trip the ones behind us just to be sure.

A physically attractive, successful woman will often be undermined by her own contemporaries, as snide remarks about how she might have achieved what she did are whispered in hushed conferences in the office cafeteria. other. The discord and disunity that jealousy breeds has been one of the reasons that women have not progressed as far and as fast as we should. Men find ways to cooperate even when they don’t like each other, and they are rarely threatened by the addition of new members to their group. Observe the men in their natural habitat and see that there are a number of things that we could take from their male bravado and blind loyalty to their friends. advertisment

It is probably the difference between jealousy and envy that separates men and women. Do you remember that old joke that goes: A man says, “Your wife is great, I want one just like her”, a woman says, “Your husband is great, I want him”? Everybody gets envious of another’s possessions at some time or the other and that’s only natural, but is healthy enough in small doses as it can motivate us as it seems to do in men; it’s the jealousy that stems from insecurities that makes a lot of female-female interactions so unhealthy. It will probably never change, but we should attempt to add some semblance of balance to the way we interact with each

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10Natural Ways to Prevent and Cure the Cold

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and Other Seasonal Ills

is the season for everything from anxiety to dry skin. We have some simple natural remedies that can help get you through this chillier time of the year.

Thyme for a Cough

If the worrying news about over-the-counter cough syrup has you down, try this natural alternative from Quick & Simple.

Add three tablespoons of dried thyme to one pint of boiling water. Let cool, then add one cup of honey. Take one teaspoon every hour as needed. You can store the mix in the fridge for up to three months.

Vitamin C to Prevent Colds

Cold and flu season in the United States (US) stretches from November to March. As many as one in five US residents contracts influenza, and most people come down with a cold – two or three of them per season. To ward off these common illnesses, boost your immune system with natural food sources of vitamin C. Studies have shown that vitamin pills aren’t as effective at warding off many diseases. Other potential natural cold-preventatives include the herb andrographis, zinc and elderberry extract, but vitamin C has the best track record.

Garlic for a Runny Nose

There’s no cure for a runny nose like getting the snot out, and garlic can do the trick.

Just add garlic to your meals for both a short-term treatment and long-term fortification against the next cold or flu virus.

Leafy greens for Nosebleeds

Dry indoor air, coupled with a sneeze can be a recipe for nosebleeds. A daily cup of leafy greens can provide enough vitamin K to fortify sensitive capillaries and help your blood clot quickly.

Tea for Sore Throats

A little illness can take a lot out of you like your voice or your desire to speak at all. For a sore throat, the tea remedy is as old as time, it seems. Try jujube tea for an extra vitamin C boost.

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body & soul Nuts for Energy

There’s nothing like watching the sunset from your office window night after night to suck the energy out of you.

Find time to exercise and to laugh, get enough sleep — and look to unsalted nuts like almonds for a good energy booster. Raisins or dried apricots are also good options.

Pineapples for Better Digestion

Eating well during the holiday season is a goal more than a reality for many of us. All that bad food can make your digestive tract complain loudly.

Carrots for Headaches

If the foot traffic at the mall gives you a headache, fortify yourself ahead of time with this natural remedy: a simple salad. Phytonutrients in fresh produce, like the beta-carotene in carrots, can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels of the brain. Eating two cups a day can help some people reduce headache incidences by 70 percent!

Make a half cup of pineapple part of your routine to reduce intestinal inflammation, speed the breakdown of protein and, most importantly, reduce gas.

Tomatoes for Burns

For minor burns, slice a tomato and apply it to the burn, allowing the juice to fully dry. Tomatoes have nature’s biggest dose lycopene, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties

Celery for Better Sleep

Cold nights, the stress of the holiday season can throw off your sleep pattern. If all the usual non-medicinal remedies have failed you, try munching some celery for the sedative powers of the phthalides it contains. Be aware, though, that celery is one of the foods with the most pesticide residue, so buy organic whenever possible

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That Can Keep Your Closet Organized

definite deal-breaker during house hunting can be the size of a closet. It often mystifies men how we seek a larger closet as if it’s a challenge to try to fill it. Space will always be a factor irrespective of how huge the closet is and the bigger closet a woman has, the more she tends to run out of space. So just in case you are running out of space or if you already have, these five essentials will help to organize and declutter your closet life.

Bins, Bins, Bins: Labeled bins are a must! Especially if you share a closet. Use separate bins for socks, undergarments, pantyhose, hats, and other miscellaneous items that may not have a home.

Shelf Dividers: Dress Protectors/Covers: Keep all your formal wear in a clear bag and preferably to the back of the closet, so when it is time to wear them you don’t have to worry about searching for the dress you want. Also, dirt and dust will not be a factor. The use of a clear bag is best so you know exactly what is in each bag.

These are perfect for keeping your purses, pants and sweaters in order. Handbags are always an organizational challenge. Some persons find that standing them up on a shelf works best, you should be able to tell what’s best based on your closet space.

Clear Shoe Boxes: Uniform Hangers: Using the same hangers will instantly give your closet a neater and tidier appearance. My personal favorites are Huggable Hangers, which enable you to maximize your space.

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Some women like to take photos of their shoes and put them on the outside of each box so it is easy to put shoes away and find them later, but uniformity is key and if the shoe boxes are clear it is even better to locate them. These boxes can also be used to organize a million other household items. your style eZine

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