Retired Teacher Pens Book to Help Deal with Loss of a Pet
Do you have a child and an older or sick pet? This book is for you then. This beautifully illustrated book "The Time of My Life" by Karen Nicksich and Illustrated by Earlene Gayle Escalon. List price of $41.99 is for you. The book is a bit lengthy as it is 73 pages with color illustrations throughout but it is well worth the read if you are looking to help your young one understand the passing of a pet. It is available in both hardcover, also available in softcover and Kindle editions. I received a softcover signed copy with book marks as well. I will keep this signed copy with me for years to come as I have pets and someday hope to have children. I definitely think it is a good book to keep in your reading library even if you don't have children yet. It is beautifully written and easy to follow for any age.
Karen Nicksich the author is experienced the unconditional love and devotion the came from her dog Max for eleven years. When he died, she decided to write a special book that seeks to help anyone who has lost a companion animal and to help children better understand the passing of a pet.
Her book, The “Time of My Life”, tells the story about a young girl named Anna who lives with her family at the Lilac Doggie Rescue Ranch.
Anna shares many of the most important things she learns about staying healthy and being happy from a wise old tree. The Wise Old Tree told her:
Stand tall and be proud of who you are.
Go out on a limb to help someone, be it an animal or a man.
Remember your roots so that you may always be grounded, and respect what nature has given you.
Drink plenty of water so that you will always be healthy.
Be content with your natural beauty and that of others.
Show kindness to all animals, big and small, and in return, you will teach the animals to do the same.
With the help of Duke the Great Dane, Anna and the animals at the ranch learn about the importance of “Divine Time” and being “Grateful” as they celebrate the life and passing of one of their dearest friends, an aging golden retriever named Dante. The story is told through the wisdom and love of angels, a Wise Old Tree and the many animals living at the ranch.
I highly recommend this book and thank you so much Karen for allowing me to review it! Please go get her book. Click the link below to take you to the books amazon page:
Firstly the products were invited by a man named Eric (47) who has a rare illness (mercury and lead poisoning) which among many other nuisances causes tightness in the muscles and connective tissues. He created the patent pendingBody Track™ and Neck Track™ for relief when he was really depressed and desperate. He now uses them every day and on occasion several times during the course of the day.
For almost a year I (Alicia Bell of Train It Right) have been using the balls and the track for relief of tight/sore muscles from working out. They are great trigger point release balls and using them with the tracks helps keep them from slipping out of alignment and I am able to get them exactly where I want them placed. They come with a variety of light, medium and hard balls depending on your sensitivity or tightness. I highly recommend getting these if you are active in sports, the gym or suffer from any ailments such as what Eric has. We often all do the workout component of fitness and neglect the nutrition and recovery which are just as important. Thank you eric for helping me be able to focus more on the recovery component by creating this easy to use and great functional product!
Tech blog did a great video review that you should check out:
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I recently had the opportunity to try CORE by CanPrev. It is a performance shake. They have both a mens and women version. The shake mixes well with water, juice or the milk of your choice. It is enhanced with daily nutrition that is good for bone health, UTI support and helps balance blood sugar. So it provides proper nutritional support if you suffer from any of those problems. In addition with a healthy diet it is a great way to get the nutrients that your body needs. This is also a Canadian company and I love that. If you are wanting to try it their website gives a list of retailers as well as if you go to the website and you can even get a coupon and get $1.50 off.
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Enter To Win An My Deep Relief Prize Pack - Valued at $65.00
Train It Right has teamed up with Deep Relief Canada, a topical product called Deep Relief Ice cold Pain Relief Gel which reduces inflammation, and provides a penetrating cooling formula that works on contact for targeted pain relief of sore muscles. I recently tried Deep Relief myself. It smells very refreshing and contains menthol. I work out almost 6 days a week and sometimes twice a day. Yesterday I was at a 5 hour long fitness workshop where we did about 3 workouts within the span of 5 hours. So I was pretty sore today. Once I applied the Deep Relief it felt cold almost immediately to my achy back. I felt relief of my sore achy muscles and the best part is that it didn't leave stain on my t-shirt once I applied it absorbed right into my skin.
I love it so much that I want to do a giveaway for you. A Deep Relief prize pack and included in the prize pack which is valued at $65:
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Terax - Handcrafted Haircare Review - Train It Right
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I recently had the opportunity to test out the Terax shampoo and conditioners. Not only did it leave my hair smelling great but it was deep conditioned. I have complicated mixed hair and I am constantly in the gym. I loved how easy it was for me to comb my hair after I used both the shampoo and conditioner together. The conditioner was creamy and honestly I didn't need to use a whole lot of it. I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for a new shampoo and conditioner. And especially recommend it if you have dry, tangly or complicated hair. If you are in and out of the gym and sweating a lot it also leaves your hair smelling fresh and clean. They also have leave in conditioner for those of you who need something more than just wash out. I used both and loved them both!
A little bit about Terax:
For nearly 50 years, men and women around the world have enjoyed soft, shiny and healthy hair thanks to Terax Hair Care’s full line of rinse out and leave in conditioning treatments, including their cult favorite Terax Original Crema Conditioner. A family owned and operated company with an Italian heritage, Terax Hair Care focuses on building healthy hair from the inside out through high quality and innovative hair care formulations.
All of Terax Hair Care’s products are produced in small batch sizes, which allow for superior quality control and offers customers the freshest possible products free of sulfates, parabens and artificial colors. It’s through this dedication to making sure that each and every product is the very best that Terax Hair Care has earned a loyal following over the years, including A-list celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, DemiMoore, Molly Simms, Tamera Mowery and more.
“We are very proud to consistently offer the same high quality, hand crafted hair care products that our customers have come to appreciate and expect throughout the years,” explains Marco Musumeci, President of Terax Hair Care who runs the company with his wife Jackie. “Over the years, our branding and packaging has changed but it’s very important to us that the popular, best-selling hair care formulations that customers have fallen in love with over the years remain the same.”
Products in Terax Hair Care’s award winning line include the popular Terax Original Crema Conditioner, a daily conditioner with a high pH that opens the hair cuticles and delivers special moisturizing and softening ingredients. This product features a unique blend of ingredients that revitalizes all hair types by reducing fizziness, improving elasticity and detangling hair, eliminating split ends while rejuvenating chemically and environmentally damaged hair. The next generation of the Original Crema Conditioner, Terax Original Crema + KeratinTMfeatures SmartKeratinTM technology that leaves targeted deposits of keratin on only the most damaged area of the hair fiber, leaving hair soft, shiny and easy to style, and not weighed down. This technology also allows kertain protein to remain in the hair even after you rinse, unlike most other keratin proteins that just wash down the drain.
Terax Hair Care leave in conditioners have a low pH which work in tandem with Terax’s wash out conditioners to perfectly balance hair and lock the cuticle for color safe. Each leave in conditioner is specifically formulated to help with dry, damaged or frizzy hair and all are gentle enough for everyday use. Life Drops uses silk and wheat proteins to strengthen and protect hair, providing up to 80 percent less breakage than untreated hair. Hydrate is a vegan, pure botanical moisturizer featuring blends of plant extracts like Chamomile, Sage and Sunflower Seed, designed for hair that doesn't have any chemical damage but just needs a little more oomph. The newest addition to the leave in conditioner line is Shine, made with keratin protein to strengthen and protect hair and features a 24-hour slow time-release for long lasting shine.
Terax Hair Care is available on Ulta.com and fine spas, salons and retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Learn more about Terax Hair Care at www.TeraxHairCare.com and check out Terax Hair Care on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at TeraxHairCare.
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The Accidental Athlete - Review
Author Stephanie Atwood specializes in health and wellness books and products. Stephanie Atwood has a M.A. In Communications and is certified as a Run Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist (sounds like someone else you might know hehehe). Anyway she has an "Empowered Athlete Series." I recently had the opportunity to read "The Accidental Athlete."
If you are a runner or any type of athlete what so ever you will find that this is very relatable. It is also a quick read with a great message, Stephanie the author describes her experience finding and holding onto the lifeline that is movement! As a fellow accidental athlete, her story is a reminder of how far many of us have come through fitness and community.
Review of Keurig 2.0 and Can Houtte Specialty Collection
According to Keurig the 2.0 K200 system offers everything consumers love about the Keurig and more - compact design, trend-setting colour choices, nine different brewing sizes and the ability to brew a carafe - all with Keurig simplicity.
Keurig Canada introduced us to the Van Houtte Specialty Collection. The coffees are prepared in two easy steps, with the convince of the keurig K cup brewing system. A variety of delicious, simple, convenient, and easy quick specialty coffees.
I recently received the Keurig 2.0 and the Van Houtte Specialty collection from Influenster for free for testing. I absolutely love my new Keurig 2.0. It preheats the water so you don't have to wait around for it to warm up. Thats a big bonus for me since I am always on the go. My favourite feature is actually the fact it can dispense hot water. I drink a lot of tea and have limited counter space in my condo so this is perfect and can replace my tea kettle that was taking up counter space.
The Vanhoutte Specialty collection I received the vanilla latte and cappuccino. I love cappuccino so that was my favourite. I was particularly impressed of the frothiness of the foam. It was easy and straight forward to make and tasted delicious.
I give both the Keurig 2.0 and the Van Houtte Specialty Collection a thumbs up for ease of use, quality and flavour. I would recommend this if you are a coffee lover or if you have a tea/coffee family.
“Sleep Secrets is the book you should read for good, practical information on how to get a good night’s sleep. Insomnia, sleep deprivation, snoring and sleep apnea — this comprehensive resource has it all.”
Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, author and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona
Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Reset Your Biological Clock
Some people are blessed with the ability to sleep anywhere at any time. Others find falling asleep a challenge that worsens with the passing of years. Left unattended, insomnia can become chronic, disabling and eventually even a medical condition.
Ronald M. Bazar, author of the new book Sleep Secrets: How to Fall Asleep Fast,
Beat Fatigue and Insomnia, and Get a Great Night’s Sleep, says that lack of sleep not only affects your ability to work effectively but can have serious effects on your relationships and your enjoyment of life. Lack of sleep also can wreak havoc with your hormones, your immune system and your body's ability to fight off disease.
“You need six and half to eight hours of good relaxed sleep per night in order to maintain and regenerate your bodies’ natural systems,” he said. “You don’t need to resort to taking drugs and narcotics every night either. There are other natural and alternative ways that work even better."
Bazar’s comprehensive and easy-to-read book includes, yet goes beyond, the sleep tips you've heard about and gets into both science-based research and complementary medicine tips for help resolving insomnia and other problems caused by sleep deprivation.
“One of the most important things to do is to reboot your body naturally and then control every factor that prevents you from falling and staying asleep. Here are some of his top recommendations about how to reset your bodies’ biological clock and create solid reliable sleep habits:
Detach from your electronic devices well before bed. They are insomnia creators.
Stretch before bed time. Get on the floor and do some stretching exercises half an hour before bed time. Do some yoga poses to relax your back and neck, and stretch your legs and especially your calves to help reduce cramping.
If you are hungry before bed, have a light snack like fruit but don’t have heavy foods or a full meal or a very late dinner.
Set your sleep time intentionally. Tell yourself that 10 PM is bed time and 6 AM is wake up time. Mentally establish and commit yourself to sleep on a regular schedule. Stick to it. Go to sleep the same time every night and get up the same time every morning. Make it a habit.
Listen to soothing music or read for fifteen minutes or more before you turn off the lights. Just make sure you choose something that won’t stimulate your thinking, make you tense up or worry right when you want to go to sleep.
Don't have any electronic devices in the room where you sleep. Turn off all lights, TV and radios, cell phones, laptops, computers, and all those power supplies that have a glowing LED or light. Move them into another room and away from your bedroom so they can’t make sounds that wake you up and interrupt your sleep. Use foam ear plugs to reduce noise levels that can prevent you from sleeping.
Go dark, totally dark. Cover the windows with blackout shades to prevent light from entering the room where you sleep. Wear an eye mask for total blackness. You may even need to replace your alarm clock with something that doesn’t have glowing numbers or is backlit.
Get up early! Set the alarm and get up just when it is getting light, before the sun rises. Better yet, learn how to awaken without an alarm. Don’t touch that snooze button.
Get outside and spend 20 minutes or more in the bright early morning sun and fresh air. Take a walk, walk the dog, go for a bike ride, or do some work in the garden.
Eliminate stimulants such as coffee, tea, soda or anything with caffeine, and sweet drinks with sugar. If you drink coffee, only have it in the morning and never have it after lunch or within four to six hours of bed time. Don’t drink energy drinks or caffeine drinks in the afternoon or evening.
Take a short nap during the day only if you are sleepy. But if you have problems falling asleep at night, then do not nap until you re-establish a new rhythm. It’s OK to take a 20 minute nap if you get tired, but don’t go over 30 minutes and take the nap at least six hours before your normal bed time so that you are not over-rested to the point where it interferes with your normal sleep time.
Get a comfortable bed and coverings. Turn the temperature down at night so it’s cool in the air and warm in the bed. Go hypoallergenic or organic.
Here are some other actions you can learn to get to sleep fast:
Mind techniques to quiet the mind and help you relax
Simple breathing techniques that will help you sleep easier and deeper
Eat the foods that will help you sleep, and avoid the foods that don't
How to fall back asleep quickly if you wake up in the middle of the night
The best pillow to use for sleeping
Inclining your bed can help you sleep
Walking outside barefoot can actually help you sleep better at night
Supplements and remedies to target your sleep needs -- or eliminate fears
Solutions to snoring and sleep apnea
Jet lag prevention tips
Cannabis for sleep? How to find the right strain
Special sleep advice for babies, teens, and elders
“Be consistent,” Ron says. “You can train your body and achieve the cyclic rhythms you need to go to sleep when you want to and get a good night’s rest. "
Covergirl Lashblast Fusion - Review
I recently got the opportunity to review Covergirl's Lashblast fusion mascara. The package arrived at my condo nicely boxed. To my surprise there was also coupons for a discount to share with whomever I chose. Firstly I took out the Lashblast fusion mascara and opened it from its easy to open package. I then tried it on. Wow. No clumping! Thats a bonus and I can definitely see the length difference and volume just by using it. I immediately loved it. But what sealed the deal is that I was able to train all of my clients for the rest of the day and do a full cardio session without losing any of the volume! Train It Right approved!
I shared the coupons with some of my clients and let them know I was reviewing the product and that I really liked it! They were happy to get the coupons! Over all we all won! Thank you covergirl and Bzzagent! I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a new mascara for your natural lashes.
HFACTOR Hydrogen Rich Water Review
I recently had the opportunity to try HFACTORHydrogen Rich Water. The water arrived in a nice package and its contents were quite interesting. The packaging was sheik and silver. The contents said that it contained hydrogen rich water. I have tried hydrogenated water before. However this water was lighter, tastier, and felt very smooth. The smaller packaging made it easy to throw in my bag or my purse. I do however wish that there was a larger size as I drink a lot of water. There for I have to give this product a thumbs up but I am hoping they develop a bigger option for us thirstier athletes.
According to their website. Hydrogen Water has been shown to deploy a wide range of performance and therapeutic effects. Hydrogen, as it exists in normal water, is a light gas and evaporates quickly, preventing this incredible antioxidant from reaching our cells. Enter Molecular Hydrogen, which quickly circulates, into many locations of our body, including the hard to reach powerhouses of our cells.
HFACTOR naturally infuses Hydrogen into water at unprecedented levels, providing a saturation that is easy for our body to obtain and enjoy its benefits.
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