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Beauty Business

For my all-day business look and to keep fresh through-out the day I have to have a good skincare routine from the morning. I’ve learned if for some reason I don’t get my skincare and makeup right from the start I know I won’t survive a whole day looking good or feeling good. I don’t skip any steps. I’m on the mission to get it very right.

Marta Walsh-My skin is not too bad for a 30 something ha! Thanks Simple X Photo taken in Paradise Valley Arizona

To get my skin prepped I like to use beauty products for sensitive skin, such as Simple Smoothing Facial Scrub to gently remove dry skin. Then tone it with Simple Soothing Toner to leave sensitive skin feeling clean and refreshed. Followed by Simple Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 to moisturize and Simple Soothing Eye Balm to soothe and relax tired eyes…then on to makeup.

Marta Walsh The Makeup Look

Showing off my makeup look today:) FACE: Quite addicted to Hourglass Cosmetics makeup lately. For my foundation I used Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free in Light Beige.

My makeup look

My Makeup

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Kim Kardashian Wet & Wild Photos

Kim Kardashian twittred these photos and she is looking very wet and wild.The genius marketing machine is keep going.

Kim Kardashian showing off her wet and wild curves or what I like to call WOWS. Do you love?

Deborah Ann Woll True Blood Premiere

Makeup artist Kayleen McAdams worked with actress Deborah Ann Woll for the premiere of True Blood on Wednesday, May 30th in Los Angeles, CA. TM & Marta Walsh have the sneak peek.

Deborah Ann Woll True Blood Premiere. Do you love?

“The dress was very graphic, so I wanted to do a bright pop of color. I went with a creamy raspberry lipstick and kept the eye soft.”

How to get Deborah Ann Woll’s makeup look

Kirsten Dunst “On the Road” Cannes Premiere

Hairstylist Marcus Francis created Kirsten Dunst’s hairstyle for Cannes 2012. “Kirsten’s look for the premiere was all about cool young glamour, as sometimes many overdo it for the red carpet. The moment needed to be about the fuchsia dress!”

Kirsten Dunst "On the Road" Cannes Premiere. Do you love?

How to get Kirsten Dunst’s hairstyle

Giada De Laurentiis Newest Clairol Color Natural Instincts Spokesperson

Celebrity chef and brunette beauty Giada De Laurentiis is cooking up something outside of the kitchen—a beauty deal! De Laurentiis, the star of Food Network’s “Giada at Home,” has partnered with Clairol Natural Instincts as their new celebrity ambassador. In her very first beauty partnership, the chef, cookbook author and lifestyle expert will show off her healthy, radiant looking hair color in the brand’s campaign starting this July 2012.

Celeb Chef Giada De Laurentiis Newest Clairol Color Natural Instincts Spokesperson

 

Reese Witherspoon Cannes Film Festival 2012

Hairstylist Giannandrea created Reese Witherspoon’s hairstyle for Cannes Film Festival 2012. “The inspiration For Reese Witherspoon hair style for premiere of Mud in Cannes 2012 was true classic elegance. A modern take on the French twist.”

Reese Witherspoon Cannes Film Festival 2012. Do you love?

How to get Reese Witherspoon’s hairstyle

“My idea was to create a modern version of the French twist for Reese, a Versace sapphire Goddess!

Kristen Stewart At The 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Makeup Artist Beau Nelson created the makeup look for Kristen Stewart At The 2012 Cannes Film Festival. “For Kristen’s red hot Reem Acra dress, I wanted to do something special and very modern Hollywood.”

Kristen Stewart At The 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Do you love?

How to get Kristen Stewart’s makeup look

Nicole Scherzinger At The The Monaco Grand Prix

Nicole Scherzinger brought the heat for Memorial Day weekend showing off her summer style wearing a Bill Blass jumpsuit to The Monaco Grand Prix on Monday, May 28th, 2012. Scherzinger spent the weekend relaxing in Monaco to support boyfriend Lewis Hamilton who was competing. Her Men in Black 3 co-star, Will Smith was also in attendance.

Nicole Scherzinger pretty in Monaco in a Bill Blass jumpsuit. Do you love?

 

Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally – Diet, Stress & Physical Activity Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

There are certain factors that are well known to contribute to high blood pressure and they include poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and family history. In addition, there are also several other factors, which can cause an elevated blood pressure condition.

These include stress, lifestyle and certain environmental conditions. Recognizing and altering these factors can directly affect your BP and may even negate the need for prescription drugs.

A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, depicted the hypertensive effect of chronic alcohol consumption. Studies from the New England Journal of Medicine correlate nicotine consumption from cigarettes and smokeless tobacco with an elevation in BP. Even the daily consumption of coffee has been implicated in hypertension, as reported in the American Journal of Cardiology.

It has long been known that stress can greatly affect BP and, more importantly, how an individual handles stress. Clinical studies have proven that a reduction in stress can be achieved from mind/body medicine such as biofeedback, meditation, yoga, and relaxation exercises. These have all shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure naturally.

Other natural ways to manage hypertension naturally include exercise, diet, certain supplements and herbs. It has long been known that maintaining a normal weight will help to keep blood pressure within a normal range.

Physical activity helps with keeping the pounds off but moderate exercise, specifically aerobics, can lower blood pressure directly. In fact a 1990 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that those who engage in regular aerobic activity might not need prescription medication to control their blood pressure if it isn’t too severe.

Your diet can be a very effective means of keeping your BP within a normal range. Your first steps would be to consume a diet as described in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).

The DASH diet is rich in fiber, high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium from vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, low fat dairy or dairy substitutes. Saturated fat and sodium should be avoided while total fat from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated sources should total 30% of calories.

Reducing your sodium intake also has an additional benefit. An article in the Journal of the American Medical association, showed the relationship between dietary sodium and cardiovascular disease risk in overweight and non-overweight individuals. The article concluded that high sodium consumption is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in overweight individuals.