Balneotherapy: Healing with Water October 4th, 2011
Balneotherapy is the art of water therapy, and one of aromatherapy's best friends. There is nothing quite so soothing and relaxing as a leisurely soak in a hot bath. As the warmth of the water cradles your physical body, providing relief from the... [Read More] |
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Bath Salts – Salt Selection Guide October 2nd, 2011
Most of us have seen bath salts. Lots of bath salts. Bath salts that come in different scents, colors, sizes and shapes. But what is the real difference between all of the bath salts out there? Why take a sea salt bath when a regular bath is... [Read More] |
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Dead Sea Salt Research October 2nd, 2011
Have you heard about the benefits of using Dead Sea bath salts for seborrhea and psoriasis treatment? We have Dead Sea product information to explain the impact the Dead Sea bath salts have upon their users. If you have been looking for natural... [Read More] |
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Halotherapy October 2nd, 2011
What is halotherapy? Halotherapy is a holistic treatment in a man-made salt room, which reproduces the unique microclimate found in natural salt caves. Halotherapy is effective in treating a variety of upper and lower respiratory tract disorders... [Read More] |
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Bath & Salt Water Therapy October 2nd, 2011
Water therapy is the combination of bath sea salts and water, and is the basis of many powerful therapeutic treatments. There are numerous types of water therapy administered at spas, ayurvedic & holistic centers, and health clinics around the... [Read More] |
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Resume Critique Checklist September 29th, 2011
Resumes normally get less than a 15-second glance at the first screening. If someone has asked you to review his resume and you want to help him ensure it gets read -- or want to know if your own is up to par -- be sure you can answer yes to the... [Read More] |
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Interview Take-Along Checklist September 29th, 2011
You’re interviewing for a job tomorrow, and you think you've done all the interview preparation you need to do. You’ve practiced your answers to a multitude of common interview questions and have a few questions of your own for the... [Read More] |
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Three Steps to Making Smarter Counteroffers September 29th, 2011
In every salary negotiation, the time comes when the other side puts an offer on the table. At that point, the ball is in your court. Unless you want to accept that offer or walk away from the table, you have to put forth a counteroffer. You will... [Read More] |
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Negotiating Salary in a Recession September 29th, 2011
It may be summer, but it’s cold out there: Thousands of companies of all sizes have frozen hiring and salaries, putting many workers’ earnings expectations on ice for the time being. But many employers continue to make job offers... [Read More] |
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Negotiate a Raise in a Shaky Economy September 29th, 2011
The economy may be sluggish, but that shouldn’t stop you from seeking a raise, salary negotiation experts say. “Even in a down economy, getting the salary you want is still a function of relative power,” says Maryanne... [Read More] |
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Seven Tips for Using Salary Survey Data to Negotiate a Raise September 29th, 2011
The right salary survey data, used in the right way at the right time, can help you prove you deserve a pay raise. Try these seven tips for collecting and using salary information in your next salary negotiation. 1. Don’t Try to... [Read More] |
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Salary Calculator: Use the Salary Wizard to Research Salaries September 29th, 2011
Wondering what you're worth on the job market? Our salary calculator can help. Give Monster's Salary Wizard a spin to research salary ranges based on occupation and location. Related... [Read More] |
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Salary Negotiation Know-How September 29th, 2011
Whether you're after a more lucrative job or are just trying to fatten your weekly paycheck, asking for a raise is an exercise in negotiation. And the first step is to know what you want. "Look at the total compensation picture before you... [Read More] |
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Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating a Great Salary September 29th, 2011
Here's a secret: Employers rarely make their best offer first, and job candidates who negotiate generally earn much more than those who don't. And a well-thought-out negotiation makes you look like a stronger candidate -- and employee. "We... [Read More] |
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Resume Critique Checklist September 29th, 2011
Resumes normally get less than a 15-second glance at the first screening. If someone has asked you to review his resume and you want to help him ensure it gets read -- or want to know if your own is up to par -- be sure you can answer yes... [Read More] |
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News September 29th, 2011
Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, a division of Atlanta School of Massage, Partners with Kaleidoscope Butterfly, Inc Offering Healing Touch to Women in Crisis Atlanta esthetics school students provide comfort to women in crisis through... [Read More] |
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and only 17 to smile: true or false? (false) September 22nd, 2011
Some sayings have been with us so long that their origins are now wholly forgotten. This popular aphorism about a greater number of facial muscles being needed to produce a frown than are required to generate a smile is one such snippet of... [Read More] |
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How Whole Foods "Primes" You to Shop September 21st, 2011
Have you ever been primed? I mean has anyone ever deliberately influenced your subconscious mind and altered your perception of reality without your knowing it? Whole Foods Market, and others, are doing it to you right... [Read More] |
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Study Discovers Mechanism Behind Caffeine's Inhibition of UV-induced Cancer September 21st, 2011
Researchers at Rutgers have suggested that topical caffeine may help lower the risk of UV-induced skin cancer. The research team found that caffeine inhibits ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase, a protein enzyme in the skin,... [Read More] |
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Sensitive Skin Syndrome: Relationships Among Factors September 21st, 2011
Sensitive skin is a subjective, lay term that many consumers claim affects their comfort when using products that contact their skin. Approximately one-half of individuals surveyed in two research studies considered themselves to have sensitive... [Read More] |
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Comparatively Speaking: Keratinocyte vs. Corneocyte September 21st, 2011
Keratinocytes, the major cell type of the epidermis, are formed at the basal layer just above the dermis. They are metabolically active cells with normal constituents such as a nucleus and cytoplasm. Keratinocytes serve many important... [Read More] |
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Cosmetic Chemist toolkit August 24th, 2011
Recommended Additional Resources for Cosmetic Chemists. These will be frequently updated so check back on a regular basis. Getting Started If you want a refresher on basic chemistry, the following is a good introductory textbook. Virtual... [Read More] |
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8 Ways to Discuss Facial Hair Removal With Clients August 19th, 2011
By: Siân Morris, PhD Clients share the latest dish about their careers, relationships and daily life with their estheticians; however, there are beauty issues they may want to discuss, but are either too shy to bring... [Read More] |
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The Georgia State Cosmetology Board Certified Cosmetology Instructor Continuing Education Classes For Year 2011-2012 August 14th, 2011
THE GEORGIA STATE COSMETOLOGY BOARD CERTIFIED COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR YEAR 2011-2012 O.C.G.A. §43-10-12(f) All teachers or instructors of cosmetology at all levels seeking renewal of licenses are... [Read More] |
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The Georgia State Board Of Cosmetology Registered Contining Edcation Providers Classes August 14th, 2011
THE GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY REGISTERED CONTINING EDCATION PROVIDERS Classes For 2010-2012 Additional Approved Classes **Any Technical School or State College Course in business or computer skills, Industry Trends, or taxes... [Read More] |
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People Come in the Strangest Colors! August 14th, 2011
An important aspect of airbrush artwork is to be able to see colors for what they truly are …. … I know, I know … I harp about color theory all the time! But you have to understand that when the colors are right the end... [Read More] |
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New Links - Check out my new link section on Fantasy Makeup and Bodypainting August 12th, 2011
I've add another category in the Links section, named "Fantasy Makeup and Body Painting" Be sure to check them out! Home > Links > Fantasy Makeup and Body Painting Fantasy Makeup and Body... [Read More] |
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Makeup to help you wake up August 10th, 2011
We’ve all had those weeks of tired eyes; this past week was particularly busy for me, so I have started to become creative with ways that I can wake up my face. Follow these tips and even if you feel like you may fall asleep at any moment,... [Read More] |
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Hamming it Up August 7th, 2011
How to cook a ham? Not so fast. First I need to know which kind of ham do you have? A true ham is a rear leg of a hog from hip to knee. Most have a bone in it, but some are boneless. Sounds simple, right? I wish. There are exceptions, the... [Read More] |
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Sweet Georgia Brown's Smoked Yard Bird August 7th, 2011
Smoked chicken is like liver. You either love it or hate it. In the South, you can start a fight by voicing a preference for smoked chicken or fried chicken. For me, it's all about the skin. Fried chicken is worthless unless it crunches. Smoked... [Read More] |
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When You're Cooking More Than One Hunk of Meat August 7th, 2011
When the whole fam damily is coming over, you might want to cook more than one pork butt or brisket, or a shoulder and a brisket and some ribs. If you have the space, it's no problem. The question is, how does this impact cooking times? The most... [Read More] |
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For the Juiciest Meats: Brine Them August 7th, 2011
The problem with cooking is that the heat dries out meat because moisture evaporates. And the longer and hotter you cook, more of the moisture escapes. Marinades do not penetrate more than 1/8" or so and really only add a bit of flavor,... [Read More] |
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Bleach is a cook's best friend August 7th, 2011
Buy an empty spray bottle at the drug store and fill it with a dilute solution of household bleach. Bleach is a powerful sanitizer. That's why they put it in swimming pools. After washing cutting boards, knives, meat grinders, counters, etc., it's... [Read More] |
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Is pink poultry safe? August 7th, 2011
Yes, it can be. According to the USDA "The color of cooked meat and poultry is not always a sure sign of its degree of doneness. Only by using a food thermometer can one accurately determine that a meat has reached a safe temperature.... [Read More] |
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Ecoli can kill. Here's how to make safe burgers. August 7th, 2011
Undercooked ground meat and sausage can kill. It can happen to you or someone you love. In 1993 four children died from hamburgers contaminated by the virulent bacteria pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7 purchased at Jack in the Box restaurants.... [Read More] |
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Food Safety, Knife Safety, and Grill Safety August 7th, 2011
"It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean." Mae West Cooking can be dangerous. Fire, knives, microbes, oh my! A little knowledge and a lot of common sense can get you out alive. That's right, people can die from some types of... [Read More] |
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The Zen of Salt August 7th, 2011
Salt is an important flavor enhancer that actually expands taste buds, and even a small amount can really wake up a dish either in cooking or at table. When used in cooking it is almost impossible to taste the differences, but when used at the... [Read More] |
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Reducing risk from grilled foods August 7th, 2011
The compound implicated as a cancer causer is Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs) created by burning or overcooking food. Current research shows there is no risk in properly grilled foods. Should your chicken look like the one above (yes, that's my... [Read More] |
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Does grilling pose a cancer risk? August 7th, 2011
In recent years, the popular media have run a number of stories that are often poorly worded and ill-informed that may give you the impression that grilling can be bad for your health. This is not true. Grilling is not bad for your health. But it... [Read More] |
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Why Raw Sprouts May be the Riskiest Food in the World August 7th, 2011
Everybody knows that undercooked ground beef is risky. But there is one innocent looking food that is probably riskier: Raw sprouts. Mike Doyle, director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia has been quoted as saying "I... [Read More] |
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New Business Content August 6th, 2011
New business articles and links have been added to the website. BUSINESS LINKS These can be found under Links -> Business section: Business Georgia Small Business Association (Clicks: 1) Georgia Small Business... [Read More] |
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15 Great Tools and Apps to Grow Your Business August 6th, 2011
Daniel Kehrer shares 15 of the latest tools and apps you need to grow your business! Executive Summary By Daniel Kehrer Founder, BizBest.com One of the great things happening in the digital world these days is the... [Read More] |
