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Many like pocket watches instead of wearing them on their wrist. These are handy and stylish, especially when you want to wear them with formal clothing. For people who would want to create a style statement, antique pocket watches look trendy. Nowadays pockets watches are not just meant for gentlemen but ladies love carrying them as well.

Antique pocket watches are usually made with metal outer covers and look extremely traditional. In fact many people not only like carrying pocket watches but also love collecting them as a hobby. People who are passionate about pocket watches are usually ready to pay any price for obtaining their collection of watches and putting them up on display. It is not very difficult to get hold of an antique pocket watch nowadays. These are available via many online shopping portals and they do offer great deals. But it is important to check a few things before you go for an antique pocket watch.

Firstly, see whether the watch that you are buying is really antique. By this, I mean that there can be many frauds where they claim that they are old watches but might just be manufactured recently. Fundamentally, an antique pocket watch is called antique in its true sense if only it dates back to 1890 and before. This is the period when antique watches were really introduced. So beware and check inside if it dates back to the seventeenth century.

Secondly, check the price against the product that you are being offered. If it really dates back to the seventeenth century then the price should be more than the modern day pocket watches. Also, older antique pocket watches might also carry jewels; this means these would be more expensive. Again, price would be more depending on the quality of jewels and make of the watch itself. Many pocket watches are also made up of silver or gold instead of other metals like copper. These act as family treasures and get passed on from generation to generation as heirlooms.

Thirdly, see the working condition. It should be ticking and the hands should be aligned properly. If it is really antique, then seldom would there be any manufacturing defect but you still would need to check.

Fourthly, check for the glass used in the antique pocket watch. Sometimes if these watches are really old then the glasses break and are replaced by other glasses which might not be of superior quality. Check for scratches and minor cracks.

Fifth and the last thing is to check if the pocket watch is also being sold with a case. This is something that buyers might skip to note but it is important since you would also need to store your pocket watch at times or even while carrying it. For obvious reasons, the price would also differ according to the quality and make of the case of the watch itself.

Ambiance is pampering for the soul and a large reason why men and women visit spas in the first place. It takes the same amount of time to get a mani/pedi at home as it does at the spa, actually less time if you count driving, looking for a parking space and walking to and from the spa. You can quickly and easily create a spa ambiance in your home by lighting one or more candles and popping in a little Enya or Classical music. It transforms your state of mind from “I have to do my nails” to “I’m so looking forward to my manicure!” To really maximize relaxation, the more of your 5 senses involved in your at home spa experience, the better. Sip on your favorite hot tea from a beautiful china tea cup found at an antiques shop or, enjoy your favorite glass of vino from an unusual piece of stemware. Keep your drinking vessels tucked away and use them only during your spa time. Purchase extras for when you invite girlfriends to enjoy spa day with you. We love the scents, look and healthiness of handmade candles Made by Elizabeth.

The Perfect Manicure

1. Remove nail polish. Use a remover with an acetone in it because it gets the job done quickly and easily. We love removers that have extra conditioners or herbals in them. They remove your polish and nourish your nail all in one step.

2. Soak finger tips in lemon water. Squeeze 1/2 slice of lemon into a small bowl filled with warm water and soak your finger tips. This helps to remove yellowing from polish.

3. Remove dead skin and cuticles. We recommend, Nu Skin’s Body Lufra. Your hands will feel as soft as the day you were born! Rub the Lufra into your hands, paying extra attention to your cuticles. If you do this regularly, you won’t need a cuticle stick and you won’t get pesty, painful hang nails.

4. Remove any stubborn calluses on palms and fingers. Using the Top Notch large pumice file, gently rub in a circular motion over stubborn writing calluses or roughened palms. Rinse your hands and pumice file.

5. File your nails. Crystal files are best because they gently glide across the nail, sealing it as it files. No tearing, no need to file the sides of your nails and no buffing required! We recommend Top Notch crystal nail files.

6. Apply a base coat. We use and recommend LA Girls Calcium. These folks just got it right when they created a base coat! We discovered this product at a beauty supply store in CA. After failed attempts at repairing nails which were covered up by artificial tips for years, we found this formula got our nails in top notch shape! So we called the company and asked if we could share it with our customers and they happily agreed. We promise, you’ll love, love, love this product!

7. Optional step. If you are repairing your nails and nurturing them back to being strong and healthy, skip to step 8. Reapply Calcium to your nails again tomorrow (it dries quickly), then reapply a third time. Wait about 5 days, remove your Calcium and start the application process again. After a few weeks and coupled with using your Top Notch crystal nail file, you will start to see a real difference in your nails. For greater strength take the vitamin supplement Image HNS. Taken regularly, you’ll see and feel a noticeable different in your hair, nails and your skin in just a few weeks.

8. Apply polish in your color palette and finish with a top coat. Selecting the right color of polish will really complete your overall look. Your nails, like a piece of jewelry are an accessory to compliment your overall look. Just as certain colors make us look washed out or pale, the color of nail polish has the same effect. To find out what your colors are, check out Jill Kirsch Color to see what is the best color palette for you. I was amazed to find out what color category I was in! I had it all wrong and now that I’ve got it right, it’s totally amazing!

9. Finish off with Perennial Body Lotion. This lotion goes on smooth, has a clean, fresh scent and absorbs quickly into your skin, leaving your skin feel incredibly soft, smooth and very sexy.

Colleen Lloyd-Roberts is a corporate executive turned entrepreneur, when she realized one day that she would never have financial freedom working for someone else, no matter how high up the corporate ladder she climbed. Colleen sells her own products, including a patented invention, as well as being a major leader in the network marketing industry. Colleen’s enthusiasm coupled with her own “in the trenches” track record position her as an excellent role model for anyone looking to be truly successful in starting up and growing their own home based business.

Acupuncture is a natural, drug free treatment option that is increasingly popular in the Western world. In the West, it is primarily associated with pain relief. However, it is often used to treat a wide range of other health conditions. One of the areas where it has been shown to be effective is in women’s health concerns.

Acupuncture is a practice that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into the body at certain points. This is a holistic treatment, meant to treat the body as a whole organism rather than isolating separate parts. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, acupuncture works by restoring the balance of yin and yang in the body, and enhancing or correcting the flow of Qi (energy) by removing blockages that can cause all kinds of pain and illnesses, including many problems specific to women’s health.

Many practitioners of this ancient art as well as their patients claim that these treatments can successfully reduce or alleviate problems such as irregular or heavy periods, menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), uterine fibroids, and even problems like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and other infertility issues. Acupuncturists utilize techniques that are thought to help regulate the ovarian cycle, stimulate egg production, improve the balance of hormones and even increase blood flow to the womb.

A German study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2008 showed that the majority of women who had acupuncture for menstrual cramps, discomfort and pain saw at least a 33 percent reduction in their pain level as compared to women who received no treatment. In addition, a Danish study found that women receiving acupuncture had a significantly higher rate of pregnancy versus a control group who did not receive this treatment.

Many more general studies have shown that acupuncture stimulates the body to produce natural steroids and release endorphins, which help to reduce inflammation and pain. All practitioners agree that their techniques enhance the mind and body’s own ability to heal itself, and women’s issues are no exception to the rule.

Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine often use herbs as well as dietary, exercise and lifestyle advice in conjunction with acupuncture treatments to obtain better results. Also, it is not uncommon for acupuncture to be successfully used as a complementary therapy along with more “mainstream” fertility and women’s health care options. In fact, some acupuncturists have extensive schooling in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which can help them better integrate different types of care for maximum efficacy.

If you’re looking for a Portland Acupuncturist with experience in treating women’s health problems and infertility, call on Dr. Lu Acupuncture and Massage Clinics. With over 20 years experience and extensive training in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine, they use acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chinese tuina massage to treat many conditions