Asian Secrets sent their products for the geek to review. I was stoked because I’m crazy with their Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub which I’ve been using for months since I’ve tried it. It’s one of the staples in our bathroom and is included in my weekly shower regimen. I’m excited to try the other two variants of the body scrubs.

From L-R: with Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract; with Green Tea and Vitamin E; with Seaweed Extract and Vitamin E

To complement the body scrubs, Asian Secrets also has two variants of Bengkoang soaps. What makes this soap unique is that unlike popular whitening soaps here in the Philippines which uses the usual whitening ingredients like papaya, calamansi or glutathione, Asian Secrets uses a popular whitening ingredient in Indonesia, Bengkoang or Yam Bean or Singkamas. I didn’t know that singkamas has whitening properties too…

Bengkoang (Yam Bean or Singkamas) has vitamin C, flavonoids, and saponins which is a natural sunscreen to prevent skin damage by free radicals. Also, the phenolic substances of yam bean is effective in inhibiting the formation of melanin, so the pigmentation due to hormones, sun, and acne scars can be prevented and reduced.

So if you haven’t achieved the whitening effect that you want, try using one of these Bengkoang soaps, available in Moisturizing Olive Oil and and Natural Antiseptic Betel Extract.

available in Moisturizing Olive Oil and Natural Antiseptic Betel Extract

I love the shape of their soap, easy to grasp…

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap

Giveaway Alert!!!

Asian Secrets is giving away an Asian Secrets Beauty Pack to 5 lucky winners weekly! That’s 20 winners for 4 weeks. The beauty pack includes 2 Lulur Green Tea, 2 Lulur Seaweed; 2 Lulur Mulberry; 2 Bengkoang Olive and 2 Bengkoang Betel.

Please take note of the weekly timetable:

Week 1: January 30, 2012 to February 5, 2012; Winner will be drawn on February 6, 2012

Week 2: February 6, 2012 to February 12, 2012; Winner will be drawn on February 13, 2012

Week 3: February 13, 2012 to February 19, 2012; Winner will be drawn on February 20, 2012

Week 4: February 20, 2012 to February 26, 2012; Winner will be drawn on February 27, 2012

Valentine Draw!!!

There will also be a special draw on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012. 14 winners will be drawn to win a special Asian Secrets Beauty Pack containing 14 Asian Secrets items: 2 Lulur Green Tea, 2 Lulur Seaweed; 2 Lulur Mulberry; 4 Bengkoang Olive and 4 Bengkoang Betel.

Note: Only winners who register on Valentines day may qualify to win the Valentine draw. 

Mechanics:

1. Like Health and Beauty Geek on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthandbeautygeek

2. Like Asian Secrets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asiansecrets.ph

3. Post this on your status and make sure to tag @HealthandBeautyGeek and @Asian Secrets and your post PUBLIC:

@HealthandBeautyGeek is giving away @Asian Secrets Beauty Pack weekly. Join now!

4. Fill out the form to register: REGISTRATION LINK. You only need to register once.

5. Post a comment with your name and FB status link.

Goodluck!

Philippine residents or international readers with Philippine addresses may join this contest. Weekly winners may claim their prize from Ms. Sheryl Roan at Innovitelle, Inc., Unitel Laboratiories, Inc. (UNILAB), 2^ndFloor Bonaventure Plaza, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila. Winners must present a valid ID when claiming their prize. Provincial winners will be sent their prize via courier service. 

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I’ve been a contact lens user for the past 10 years. I prefer wearing them instead of glasses because I can look and feel like a person with 20/20 vision. But for my eyes to take a rest, I still wear my glasses whenever I’m at home. And for my contacts, I’m still conservative, I always go for the transparent ones. Yes, boring, but colored contact lenses is too artificial. And I have brown-colored skin so sporting a blue eyes with this skin tone is really unbelievable.

Last year, Korean colored contact lenses were a hit especially to younger ones. They’re cheap and fashionable. Even online sellers can sell these online even if they are not licensed eye practitioners. Good thing, they are now being regulated. I’ve heard of horrifying stories of wearing Korean contact lenses gone bad. So people, love your eyes! Do not buy from unreliable sources. If it’s cheap, then it’s too good to be true.

From 10 years of using contact lenses, I’ve tried different brands and Air Optix is my current fave. My eyes can breathe, and although it says extended wear, I always make it a point to remove them at night.

I always go to a reliable store in the mall to buy them. I cannot ever sacrifice something especially my eyes to hole-in-the-wall eye glasses/contact lenses store. If you’re too busy to go to the mall and wait for your contact lenses, buy from a reliable online store, www.1800contacts.com. I tried ordering glasses online in the past year and good thing buying contact lenses can also be done online. You can even search for 1800Contacts promo codes for additional discounts or free shipping.

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World of Wellness will be celebrating their first anniversary by having a SPArty! Let’s have a SPArty at One Espalanade on December 17, 2011, 9 AM to 12 PM. Just pay Php 250 and get FREE medical advice, nutritional consultation, back/foot massage and facial/derma consultation.

Come in your all-white spa attire and prepare for a relaxing weekend. Be the first 10 guests and get an early bird surprise! Bring a friend to get a chance to win raffle prizes.

See you there!

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5Htp (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid which aids in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. It is a prescription free nutritional supplement which is available over the counter in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. 5Htp has been proven to aid in the treatment of depression in many double-blind placebo scientific trials.

Put simply, 5htp aids in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, increasing its volume in the body. It works by creating increased levels of the building block material needed to make the serotonin. Due to serotonin’s association with several disorders such as; depression, anxiety and insomnia and migraines, 5Htp has been used by individuals who are experiencing such difficulties. As previously mentioned, 5Htp has been proven to aid with mood elevation and may relieve some symptoms of depression.

It is also used by people who have sleeping difficulties and those wishing to have help with weight loss. Sufferers of sleep problems such as insomnia may find it beneficial to take 5Htp as serotonin is converted into melatonin in the pineal gland, and melatonin regulates sleep cycles. It has also been suggested that high serotonin levels can aid in reducing appetite, which may in turn assist weight loss.

Precautions should be taken if considering taking 5htp, as it should not be taken in conjunction with some other treatments and it should also not be used if the individual has certain disorders. 5Htp should not be taken alongside alcoholic beverages, and these two should certainly not within 6 hours of each other.

However, if these precautions are adhered to, and you fit in the criteria of someone who is able to take the nutritional supplement 5Htp, then there is a great deal of evidence to suggest that it may aid with several negative conditions and symptoms.

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Is it really possible that a fat person can have a slimmer body and develop muscles and join body building competition? Well, with proper diet, regular exercise and with the help of muscle gaining supplements, that would be possible.

A person who wants to gain muscles should start by losing their excess fats. Exercise is the key. Focus first on cardiovascular activities. Activities such as running and biking is very helpful on to lose the fats. You can divide your activities but make sure that you exercise at least an hour a day. And the activity should not be stopped, when it say you need to exercise daily, you have to do it.

Start watching your food intake. This is another key to having the body you want. Be careful on choosing the food that you will eat, remember to read the labels when buying food. This will be very helpful in loosing unwanted fats. And when you’re ready to have to build your body, consult an expert to make your diet plan.

Muscle gaining supplements are diet supplements that are used for muscle building. People who want to join body building competition usually replace their meals with these supplements. Even athletes used this to be better in their performance.

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Global Community Communications Alliance Inspires Youth Through Local Rehabilitation Center

Global Community Communications Alliance has embraced several public service initiatives as a method of providing spiritual guidance and sharing their beliefs. The organization was founded on the teachings from the revelatory texts of the Urantia Book and the Cosmic Family Volumes and central to these teachings is to enlighten others to the Fatherhood of God and the brother/sisterhood of all humankind. Among the many successful public outreach projects sponsored by Global Community Communications Alliance is the Personality Integration Rehabilitation Program in Tubac, Arizona.

Global Community Communications Alliance Members Serve As Mentors To Troubled Youth

The Personality Integration Rehabilitation Program is a unique residency program providing individualized spiritual and emotional guidance to distressed teens and young adults. Sponsored by Global Community Communications Alliance, the program employs methods such as spiritual encouragement, agricultural training, counseling and service to others as a means of healing the soul. The program takes a deeper look at what may be preventing each individual from achieving their goals and develops a customized plan to overcome these obstacles.

Global Community Communications Alliance members are directly involved in mentoring participants in the Personality Integration Rehabilitation program. They lead by example, assisting participants with organic gardening, agricultural training and a variety of sustainable community development projects. Through this program, students are given the job training skills they need to function in society, as well as the opportunity to complete their high school equivalency if necessary.

Members of Global Community Communications Alliance are dedicated to healing the souls of spiritually troubled adolescents in the Southern Arizona community and beyond. They strive to cultivate a generation of youth prepared to take on the challenges associated with living a God-directed life.

*This is a guest post brought to you by Global Community Communications Alliance

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Group buying sites or groupons are sprouting everywhere, but one deal site stands out. While all groupon sites offer deals on restaurants, travel and gadgets, one site focused on health and wellness. So if you’re a spa, massage, health and wellness buff, Healthy Deals Philippines is for you.

What’s a healthy deal? For me, a healthy deal is when it benefits both parties, the consumer and the merchant. Well, maybe it’s the same for all groupon sites, giving discounts to consumers while having exposure to a brand. But with Healthy Deals, they are doing extra, they choose which merchants to feature that fits the bill. Merchants that provide not only monetary benefits but also look for the welfare of the consumers, their health and wellness. After all, health is wealth!

Just like this Total Contouring and Firming/Detox (Bodyworks) + Back Massage by Organique Nail Spa:

A healthy deal indeed because you can get it at Php 427, 55% off from its original price of Php 950. Healthy for the body and for our wallets too. We can truly relax and unwind while having a massage without worrying how much to pay later, because admit it, sometimes, relaxation and total pampering comes with a hefty price tag.

So what’s a healthy deal for you? Answer this by joining “What’s a Healthy Deal?” Bloggers Raffle Contest and get a chance to win an Ipad 2.

Don’t forget to follow them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/healthydeals_ph) and like their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/HealthyDeals.ph)

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I am never really successful in dieting, the ones that requires me to starve myself to death. I’m a voracious eater, I love food and I can’t live without eating all those delicious and sinful food. But I still managed not to overeat, and I hope I can go back to running or do more active things like hiking soon. In the meantime, despite of binging on some unhealthy food I still try to eat something healthy for my body.

Here are some 8 superfoods women must eat according to Total Beauty:

1. Kiwi – packed with Vitamin C. It also has fiber, vitamins A and E.
2. Sweet Potatoes – just the boiled ones, okay? They are high in vitamin A which is good for the skin. Also rich in vitamin C, potassium and calcium. No wonder it’s a favorite among gym enthusiasts for building muscles too.
3. Salmon – Fish is high in Omega 3 fatty acids, our hearts will love us back if we eat fish. Aside from that, fish is low in calories but high in protein.
4. Dark Chocolate – Yes! Chocolate lovers will rejoice to know this. But make sure it’s 70% cocoa and your dark choco intake should be 100 calories or less in a day.
5. Garlic – It has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. So try to incorporate it in your meal.
6. Quinoa (keen-wa) – A grain high in protein and fiber.
7. Beans – a good source of protein, and also high in fiber. Helps lower bad cholesterol.
8. Broccoli – Packed with vitamin A, C and K. It helps fight cancer too.

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A tort is an action that results in harm to a person or property. Torts can be litigated, and the person who initiates the litigation can be awarded damages if the person accused of wrongdoing had a duty to act in a particular manner but breached that duty, and if damages or injuries occurred as a result.

Torts of negligence are careless acts that cause injuries or damage. Medical malpractice suits accuse healthcare providers of torts of negligence by causing harm to a patient through deviation from acceptable medical practices. Malpractice suits generally allege a medical error by the physician.

In order to win a malpractice tort claim, a plaintiff must first demonstrate that the defendant owed a legal duty to provide care, then that the defendant breached that duty by failing to conform to the relevant standard of care, then that the breach of duty was the cause of harm or damages, and finally that harm or damages actually occurred.

Because relevant standard of care is a subjective term, tort liability is a contentious issue for the medical community. Healthcare providers must maintain expensive medical malpractice insurance to protect themselves from lawsuits, and they must often request diagnostic tests which are unnecessary but must be performed to absolutely rule out unlikely diagnoses. These additional tests cost patients and insurance companies money, but without them a physician may be held responsible for failing to perform to a certain standard of care.

Many physicians argue that they spend more of their time ruling out unlikely medical diagnoses than they do treating actual illnesses. They are forced to do this, however, because failure to rule out an unlikely condition could result in a high financial liability in the extremely small percentage of cases where that particular illness actually occurs.

Medical malpractice suits are viewed as harsh because they can award a plaintiff many times the amount of damage actually incurred, and because the defendant can be punished multiple times for a single act. To cover the costs of potential lawsuits, insurance companies charge higher premiums. To cover the cost of the higher premiums, healthcare providers charge more for office visits and care.

The associated costs of the tort system have risen sharply in the past 30 years. Healthcare providers have become increasingly risk averse, sacrificing efficiency for the sake of the comprehensive elimination of all possible claims of negligence. Although malpractice insurance premiums are still low for ophthalmologists when compared to neurosurgeons and obstetricians, rates have still increased dramatically. In some parts of the country, malpractice insurance premiums increased by more than 50 percent in the 3-year period between 2001 and 2004, and costs have continued to rise. Many ophthalmologists feel threatened by these increases and are concerned about their future.

In a survey published by Ophthalmology Management, many physicians reported that they have adopted more defensive risk management strategies in response to rising malpractice insurance costs. Most ophthalmologists reported that premium increases have forced them reduce time per patient and to see more patients in order to maintain practice profitability.

Malpractice insurance premiums vary by state, and rate increases have been as low as 15 percent in some areas. In others, however, they have been much more. An eye surgeon in Miami reported a 400 percent increase in premium costs, and stated that he currently pays an annual premium of $60,000. A high-volume practice in Kentucky that has been sued several times reported annual premiums of $172,000 for an office with four doctors.

A surgeon in California, however, reported paying only $6,300 for malpractice insurance during the past year. California differs from Florida and Kentucky in that California places a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages and limits attorneys’ contingency fees.

Advocates of tort reform call for these types of changes throughout the country. They argue that the current system inflates the cost of medical care to heights beyond affordability, and believe that a balanced system would enhance public safety, continue to punish wrongdoers for acts of true negligence, and foster personal responsibility on the part of patients.

Les writes for Personal Eyes about cataracts, macular degeneration, LASIK eye surgery & more.

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Let’s face it, with the number of cosmetics out in the market today how can you be sure that you are about to make the right choice? Some people commit the mistake of joining the fad, rushing to join the bandwagon and buying the latest craze in cosmetics only to find out that it is not good for their skin. Yes, a lot of people are guilty of that. Before you start buying everything on the skin counter aisle, it is better to determine first the type of your skin and what it really needs.

Keep in mind that a product that works well for your friend may not work for you. If you are suffering from acne or has very sensitive skin, consider switching to all-natural beauty products that are made only with organic ingredients that are mild and does not contain any harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin.

Known for its gentle and healing properties, natural skin care products works well on various skin types but is ideally perfect for those that are sensitive. People don’t realize that irritation is often caused by the skin’s reaction to a strong content such as chemical and this can be prevented through the use of products that contain ingredients from Mother Nature.

If you are unsure about this, consult with your dermatologist and discuss about the possible products that will work for your skin. The key here is to identify the ones that are good and bad for you. Remember to not overspend on products especially if you are not sure about its content.

With a background in the field of Banking and Finance, Isabel recently discovered her passion for writing and became a freelance writer since then. Currently working for revisor priser, she believes that these articles are the best way to share information about accountant prices.

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