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Bristol Palin has been making the Internet rounds these days with her new face.  At 20 years old, it seemed a facelift was improbable.  However, it was clearly evident that something different was going on with her face.

Bristol has addressed the issue by stating she didn’t have plastic surgery, but rather corrective jaw surgery.  Feeling that her former jaw alignment made her chin appear round, her new jaw surgery aligned her jaw correctly, and made her chin much more pronounced.

Bristol says she loves her new face, claiming it makes her look older, and has less appearance of the baby chub in her face.  This is an example of very good “work”.  It’s not overly pronounced , and truly does give her face a symmetrical look.  Just when I thought this was the hottest thing in Alaska, Miss Palin makes us think twice.  Very nicely done, girlfriend.

Nothing improves your mood quicker than great music.  Jeff Gold’s Escapes Music for Relaxation is tranquil and relaxing comfort music, ideal for creative inspiration, music therapy, healing, massage, yoga, or just winding down.   We listen to this CD in Supernatural Botanicals’ workshop, and find it to be great music to work to, relaxing the mind and allowing the creative inspiration to flow.  It’s fabulous!  Check out Jeff Gold’s website to listen and purchase to his fantastic music.

How sexy is your bedroom? Flannel comforters, over-sized tee-shirts and photos of your kids, or even worse, your parents, sitting on a nearby nightstand  does not make for a sexy bedroom.  Think ultra plush, think soft and sexy.  Ladies, be kind to your men and don’t make them sleep in the land of precious with your Laura Ashley floral-overload bedroom.  Sex it up, sister.  Be sure to equip your room with privacy….not having a lock on your bedroom door is a major no-no.  Take an assessment…how sexy is your bedroom?

In clinical studies, celery always tops the list as being the “dirtiest” veggie.  Because celery stalks are extremely porous, they retain pesticides they are sprayed with…and if you aren’t eating organic celery, that’s about 13 pesticides your stalks are being sprayed with.  When purchasing celery, go with organic.  You’ll reduce your family’s chances of ingesting dangerous pesticides.  Have celery in the fridge that’s not organic?  It’s okay, it’s still edible, but be sure to wash it several times.  Using a good veggie wash or a homemade blend of one part vinegar and three parts water will do the trick.

People magazine has their Sexiest Man Alive issue, and now they are letting the girls in on the action. They have named Jennifer Lopez as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman.  JLo says she feels at her best when she’s not wearing any makeup.  According to Jenny from the Block…”That’s when I’m my happiest,” she says. “Just being able to touch my face and rub my eyes and put my fingers in my hair and not having to worry about messing it up.  It’s so much better.”

What are your thoughts?  Is Ms. Lopez the most beautiful woman in the world in your eyes?

Rounding third and heading for home, the Smart Talk Connected Conversations finished it’s fourth in a five part series for 2011 with Alison Levine in Cincinnati last evening.  Alison was the Team Captain of the 1st American Women’s Everest Expedition and Groundbreaking Polar Adventurer; Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking.  She’s survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Wall Street.  Levine was born with a life-threatening heart condition that precluded most demanding physical activities.  After her initial diagnosis she had surgery that changed her life – and climbing stairs soon gave way to climbing mountains.  To learn more about Alison, check out her website, www.AlisonLevine.com. 

As always, Smart Talk hosts another amazing women with yet another amazing journey.  Don’t miss the last speaker in the series, Ms. Della Reese.  She will be at the Aronoff in Cincinnati on May 17th.  For ticket information, see here.  

Julianne Hough’s new DVD workout, Just Dance, is the perfect workout if you love to dance.   Julianne’s DVD features three hip-shaking routines, Work It, Flaunt It, and Pump It.  The routines are fun and flirty…more of a club-style dance.  There’s no hint of a samba or waltz on this DVD.  This DVD provides a serious workout if you keep up with it.  Don’t worry, you can always modify to your level of endurance.  Not to mention, you can learn a few cool moves the next time you are out on the dance floor.

Insider’s secret…Did you know that experts call certain fruits and vegetables the “dirty dozen” because they are higher in pesticide residue than other fruits and vegetables? 

It’s true.  So how do you combat the toxins?  Go organic, that’s one way! 

The following fruits and veggies are considered the “dirty dozen”.  When possible, you should purchase these in the organic section, assuring you are free of toxins and pesticides.  Be sure to clean your produce completely with a fruit/vegetable rinse or with a bit of vinegar heavily diluted in water. 

1. Apples.
2. Bell peppers.
3. Blueberries.
4. Celery.
5. Cherries.
6. Imported grapes.
7. Kale.
8. Nectarines.
9. Peaches.
10. Potatoes.
11. Spinach.
12. Strawberries. 

Hitting that hour-long cardio class today?  Read this recent study and you may just skip the class all together.

In a recent study, people who used kettlebells torched a whopping 400 calories in 20 minutes.

Kettlebells have made strength training fun and interesting with its new design, enabling the exerciser to perform a multitude of moves that were otherwise not possible with simple hand weights.

Entire classes, and even gyms, have been created based on the practice of kettlebell exercise.  Consider jazzing up your strength routine with kettlebells, and torch 400 calories in 20 minutes while you’re at it.

You might be surprised to learn that adding a little salt to your bath water can actually help improve your circulation.  Bath salts also reduce tenderness.  They are recommended for people with back pain, arthritis, muscle tension or spasms, and minor work and sports injuries.  They’re great for easing stiff, sore, muscles and aching feet and legs. Perfect for post-workout relief for sore muscles.Bath salts open the pores to purify the skin, cleansing away dirt, sweat, and toxins. They aid in the healing of dry skin, making skin softer and more supple. Salts can help improve common irritations such as insect bites, minor rashes, and calluses on feet, as well as more serious skin conditions like athlete’s foot, eczema, and psoriasis. High quality salts may also help improve the appearance of scars.  Salts made with essential oils offer the added benefit of aromatherapy. Pleasant, soothing scents have been shown to induce calmness and promote relaxation. Scented bath salts combine these attributes with other healing properties. The ability to relax and unwind at the end of the day is also the best way to insure sound, restful sleep at night, and bath salts can help.

Check out the Bath Salts at Supernatural Botanicals for blissful bathing.