June issue

Bellena
Issue # 7, June 2012
The Art of eminine

Physical
FITNESS
Buying

10
Diamond
TOP
Skin ONLINE
Care
Tips
Benefits of
STRETCHING
Fashion Tips
Postpartum
Depression
MR. PERFECT
Doesn’t HAIR
Exist Vitamins

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Contents
Buying Diamond Benefits of
Online Stretching

1 3
Mr. Perfect Does Fashion Tips For
Not Exist! Plus Size Ladies
Over 50

5 9
The Importance of Healthy Hair
Physical Fitness Vitamins

11 13
The Truth About
Top 10 skin
Postpartum
CARE TIPS
Depression

17 19

BUYING
DIAMONDS
nline

With all of the potential for scams concerning Before shopping, learn as much as you can
diamonds, buying diamonds online almost about diamonds – especially cut, color,
seems unthinkable! However, you actually clarity and carat weights. When you are
can purchase diamonds online, without any knowledgeable about diamonds, it will be
problems – as long as you are careful. harder for a con artist to rip you off. Once
you know more about diamonds, you will be
First, think about your reasons for wanting to ready to start shopping.
purchase the diamond online, as opposed to
making a purchase from a local jewelry store.
The most common reason is price. Due to
low overhead costs, online jewelers and
wholesalers are able to offer lower prices.
However, you must be careful – sometimes
a price that is too low is a sure indication of
a scam.

One of the best things about purchasing
online is the unlimited selection. When
shopping offline, you are limited to the
selection in the stores in your general area.
Online, there are no limits. But again, you
must use a great deal of care and
consideration before handing your money
over to someone that you cannot see and
have never met!

BELLENA MAGAZINE 1 JUNE 2012

Buying Diamond Online

Take your time. Don’t purchase the first
diamond that you see that interests you.
Instead, look for similar diamonds for sale.
Do some comparison shopping to find the
lowest prices. Once you have found the
lowest price, start doing your investigation.
You know about diamonds, you’ve found a
diamond that you love, and you’ve found the
lowest price – but you are still quite a ways
away from actually purchasing that diamond!

Ask about the seller’s credentials, such as
professional jewelry associations that they
belong to. View and print the seller’s return,
refund, and upgrade policies. Also inquire
about additional services, such as settings
and mountings, sizing, and free shipping. Do
a search for customer reviews on this
particular company around the Internet. Also
check with the BBB Online to see if there have
been any complaints.

Ask for a diamond grading report from an independent laboratory such
as GIA, HRD, EGL or AGS. You should see this before making a purchase.
Finally, use a reputable escrow service for high dollar diamonds –
preferably one that will have the diamond appraised while it is in their
possession. The seller sends the diamond to the escrow service, and you
send the money to pay for the diamond to the escrow service. The escrow
service has the diamond appraised, sends the diamond to you, and sends
the money to the seller. This is the surest way to protect yourself…again,
make sure that you use a reputable escrow service!

JUNE 2012 2 BELLENA MAGAZINE

Benefits Of
STRETCHING

The body is flexible. It is supposed to be flexible. You must be able to bend and reach that
something you dropped on the floor. You must be able to zip the back of your favorite dress on your
own. You must be able to reach that book you need to read at the top shelf.

These are simple activities. Nothing grand about them, you merely stretched out a bit. However, if
there are difficulties in doing such simple motions, then you have to stretch your limits. You already
need a stretching program.

What Is Stretching?
Stretching is simply the act of extending to full length the body or simply a part of it. This activity
involves straightening or stretching the structure or the limbs.
How Does One Do the Stretching?
Stretching is fairly easy. As mentioned in the introduction, it is involved in the normal activities.
It can be done by any people, regardless of age.
However the extent of stretching and flexing differs. The muscles tighten as a person ages. The
range of joint movements can be minimized. This can very well obstruct an on-the-go lifestyle. That
is why as the person grows older, bending or flexing becomes more limited. This is why stretching
regularly, as part of a routine is very important.


S imple stretches can be done everyday. It can be incorporated in the lifestyle and the daily
activities. It does not require much of your time.

Stretching exercises can also be done while training. Actually, stretching is an essential part of
any training or sport. It must be done first before anything else. Stretching the body and the
limbs is a good preparation for a more rigorous activity.

Most athletes would do the sit and reach, wherein they position on the floor, extend their legs
and reach the tip of their foot with the tip of their hand. Actually, most trainers actually require
their athletes to really do the stretching before playing.

There is actually an ideal length of time in stretching. It is best to do it in 10 minutes. This will
give the body enough opportunity to move and flex the muscles, thus preparing it for more
complicated and strenuous movements.

Experts however would frown upon going way beyond 10 minutes. Stretching the exercise to
30 minutes or more will already wear out the body. This will not be favorable if one is preparing
for a game.
What Are the Benefits of Stretching?
INCREASE THE RANGE OF MOVEMENT
As one constantly do the stretching exercises, the length of the muscles and the tendons are also
increased. This will help in increasing the range of your movement. Thus, the limbs and joints
will be able to move, way before an injury can take place. You are definitely physically fit.
Increased Ability to Perform Skills
When you have a wide range of movement, the more you will be able to do more things. For
example, you can jump high without feeling any pain when you land back on the floor. This will
also help you start a new sport or improve more if you are in one. Stretching in this aspect also
allows you to have a more active lifestyle.
Injury Prevention
One can prevent injury to joints, tendons and muscles with stretching. When the muscles and
tendons are well-flexed, they are considered in good working order. This will help in a faster
recovery and decreased soreness. The muscles of the body will be able to take more exhausting
and rigorous movements with less probability of being injured.
Reduce Muscle Tension
If the muscles are given their regular exercises and stretching, it is less likely that they will
contract. This will definitely relieve you of any muscle pain or problems.
Enhance Energy
Being able to move more will also give you more energy. Stretching will also help enhance your
awareness, like knowing that you have a body that is capable of doing many things. As such, you
are going to be more driven to move rather than sulk in the corner.
Reduces Cholesterol
Research also shows that doing prolonged stretching exercises, like yoga, will help reduce the
cholesterol in the body. This of course must be done with a healthy diet at hand. This could
prevent and even reverse the hardening of the arteries, allowing you to avoid coronary diseases.

Incorporate stretching in your everyday lifestyle. It has benefits you can not say no to. It also
does not require much. It can be your usual activities, bending and flexing every now and then.
After all, your fitness is everything so do what it takes to keep the body healthy.


Mr. Perfect Does Not Exist!

The sooner you realize this sad but true fact, the sooner you can get on with finding Mr. Close-
Enough-To-Perfect. Prince Charming, riding on a white stallion, lost his way or found Princess
Charming and got married on his way to your castle. Get over it and get on with it. You ARE
going to have to actively seek the man of your dreams and you won't find him hiding under
your bed. You already know that he isn't among the men that you are acquainted with so, now
what? Online dating is “what”.


Mr. Perfect Does Not Exist!

It's true that online dating, while in its infancy, was only made up of perverts, sexual predators,
nerds and weirdoes but that is no longer true. It has become the main tool of the single person
in every developed country in the world. Forty million people can't all be wrong. Ask your girl
friends if they have ever used online dating or are using it now. If they are honest with you,
most of them have or are now members of at least one online dating site and maybe more than
one. It really is the way to go to meet eligible men who want to meet you. It doesn't matter what
any of your numbers are…like age, height, weight or income either. Somewhere out there in the
big wide world there is a man who will like you…..then love you….and think that you are
beautiful and desirable. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is true. What is considered
beautiful in one part of the world is completely different from what is considered beautiful in
another part of the world. It's even different from one part of this country to another.

Find an online dating site that fits your needs. Write a great profile and post a flattering
picture. Start contacting eligible men on the site. Mr. Close-enough-to-perfect could be a few
mouse clicks away.


50
FASHION TIPS
For Plus Size
Ladies Over

Women are just like fine wine. As they get older, more mature, and more beautiful, their inner
woman seems to gain a sense of assured confidence, brought on by the years of experience in
life. I have always admired women over 50 who carry their age with a sense of pride, style and
class.

As women get older their sense of fashion seems to mature along with them. What is trendy and
‘in fashion’ might not necessarily be the apparel of choice any longer. Why does this happen?
Probably as women get busier and have more responsibilities they seem to opt for items which
are comfortable to work in not necessarily stylish.

However I think women should not give up their sense of style, just because their day got busier
and a few gray hairs are showing up here and there. On the other hand as women get older they
should adjust to their age, by choosing items of clothing which enhance their beauty and their
figure.


FASHION TIPS For Plus Size Ladies Over 50

Plus size women who are over 50 have every
reason to dress in a stylish manner. Stores
which cater for their needs might not
necessarily be easily available, that is true.
However that is no reason to compromise.
Especially with the Internet being so widely
available these days, a multitude of store are
suddenly available to cater for a mature plus
size woman’s needs. For instance store like
Ulla Popken and Junonia have a great
selection of plus size clothing available
which is great for the mature woman’s
needs. Prices are reasonable and sizes are
vast.

Mature plus size ladies should be careful to
choose items which make the most of their
curves, and also their age. Some tips to abide
by are the following .

Be careful to choose the right size to fit your body. Don’t go for items which fit too tightly, the
idea if for clothing to hug your body so that is gives it definition and enhances the curves.
Choosing items which are too tight will not look too classy. At the same times items which are
too baggy should also be avoided. Your dress of choice does not have to look like a tent! Just
because you’re plus size, does not mean you have to hide your body. Show off those beautiful
curves in a classy and chic manner.
Avoid fussy prints. Fussy fabrics have the tendency to make plus size women look even bigger.
While we are proud of our curves, the clothing we choose should make the most of our full
figures, enhancing them instead of giving them wrong definition.
Stick to classic designs and clean cuts. Just as fussy printed fabrics make us look a little bit
bigger, so do fussy designs. For example avoid too much frill and things of the sort. Such
clothing does not help define a full figured body to the best of it’s shape. Instead stick clean
cuts and classic designs which work best for our curves.
Try and avoid wearing anything that is too short. If you have beautiful legs, be proud of them
and by all mean show them off whenever you get a chance however, do this with taste, style
and moderation. Do wear skirts and shorts. However avoid anything that is too short.
As we get older, some parts of our body tend to lose some of that useful gravity. This is nothing
to worry about, as when choosing clothes and underwear with good support, things can be kept
up to the necessary heights at all times. However I would suggest not to exposure the arms too
much.
Being over 50 does not mean women have to give up on having a sense of style. Especially not
plus size women! On the other hand women should make the most of this time in their life. With
the right clothes any plus size lady who is over 50 can look and feel like a million dollars!


The Importance of Physical Fitness

One of the simplest and most effective ways to
bring down blood glucose levels, cut the risk
of cardiovascular disease, and improve overall
health and well-being is physical fitness and
exercise. Yet, in our increasingly sedentary
Inactivity is thought to be one of the key reasons
world, where almost every essential task can be
for the surge of type 2 diabetes in America,
performed online, from the driver’s seat, or with
because inactivity and obesity promote insulin
a phone call, exercising and being physically fit
resistance and other factors that trigger other
can be tough case to sell.
kinds of diseases.
In reality, everyone should exercise, yet survey
shows that only 30% of the United States adult
population gets the recommended thirty minu-
tes of daily physical activity, and 25% are not
active at all.


The good news is that it is never too late to get moving, and exercise is one
of the easiest ways to start controlling the onset of any kinds of diseases.
For people who are already candidates for some serious diseases like
diabetes and heart failure, exercise and physical fitness can improve the
condition of some parts of the body like insulin sensitivity, lower the risk
of heart disease, and promote weight loss.

In 2003, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
had published an issue regarding the result of their study and
found out that lack of exercise and physical fitness were the key
factors behind obesity and other serious diseases like diabetes.

Hence, it is extremely important for a person to stay healthy and be
physically fit in order to avoid such illnesses.

GETTING STARTED

The first order of business with any exercise plan, especially if you are a “dyed-in-the-wool”
couch potato, is to consult with your health care provider.
If you have cardiac factors, your doctor may want to perform a stress test to establish a safe
level of exercise for you.
Certain complications of some diseases will also dictate what type of exercise program you
can take on. Activities like weightlifting, jogging, or high-impact aerobics can possibly pose a
risk for people with diabetic retinopathy due to the risk for further blood vessel damage and
possible “retinal detachment.”
Health experts also contend that patients with sever peripheral neuropathy or PN should
avoid foot-intensive weight-bearing exercises such as long-distance walking, jogging, or step
aerobics and opt instead for low-impact activities like swimming, biking, and rowing.
If you have conditions that make exercise and physical fitness a challenge, your provider
may refer you to an exercise physiologist who can design a fitness program for your specific
needs.
If you are already active in sports or work out regularly, it will still benefit you to discuss
your regular routine with your doctor.
The bottom line is that physical fitness and exercise should not have to be a rigid activity
and should not come off strong. Your exercise routine can be as simple as a brisk nightly
neighborhood walk, walking the dog, or simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The
important thing is that you keep on moving. Every little bit really helps a lot.
In the end, you will realize that the many things that good food can bring you are equally
the same as what physical fitness can do for you.


Healthy Hair Vitamins

There a number of different specific hair vitamins and minerals that can play a major role in helping
a person have a healthy head of hair. If a person does not have sufficient hair vitamins then the
deficiencies can lead to thinning hair or even total baldness in the most severe cases. The fact is that
the state of a person’s hair reflects the overall condition of their body. Extra hair vitamins are likely
to be needed if a person is generally unwell or is undernourished as their hair will show damage
too and may even stop growing.

Some of the most important hair vitamins that a person needs to have healthy hair include B6, biotin,
inositol and folic acid. The best way to ensure that a person receives enough of these essential hair
vitamins are for them to be taken as vitamin supplements. It is not just hair vitamins that are necess-
ary for healthy hair though as there are a number of minerals that are essential, including magnesium,
sulphur, silica and zinc.


Healthy Hair Vitamins

The most essential hair vitamin is vitamin a but the best
form of this is to include in the diet is beta-carotene. This
is because the hair vitamin A can be toxic if consumed in
large quantities but beta-carotene has no such problems
and is converted by the body into vitamin A that can be
used to promote healthy hair. Of course, vitamin A is not
just a hair vitamin, it is also needed for a number of other
functions including normal growth of bones, skin, nails
and the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres.

Protein is another essential hair vitamin. This is because
hair itself is essentially protein. The amount of this hair
vitamin that a person consumes in their diet can affect
the hair directly. If a lot of protein is included in a person’s
diet then this hair vitamin will lead to improved hair
growth and a far fuller head of hair. However, a person
who has a diet that is lacking in this hair vitamin will suffer
from thinning hair and slow hair growth.

Of course, it is not just hair vitamins and minerals that are
needed to ensure that a person has healthy, strong hair.
There are a number of researchers who have found that
there are direct links between the overall health of a person
and the condition of their hair. If a person is under a lot of
stress or suffers from a lack of sleep then their hair is also
likely to suffer and it is likely that their diet will not provide
enough hair vitamins to counter these effects. Hair vitamin
and mineral supplements can be the solution to weak and
damaged hair.


BELLENA UK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS 2012
WEIGHT LOSS COMPETITION
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The program is a step into bringing a healthy lifestyle into the life of women. Losing weight is not easy,
but it can be done. Bellena UK will be starting its Weight Loss Competition on June and the contest will
be ended on December.
Getting into the Bellena Weight Loss Competition will help you from two perspectives:
1. YOU WILL SET A GOAL AND A GOAL DATE FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS.
2. ANNOUNCING PUBLICLY THE INTENTION OF LOSING WEIGHT WILL TRIGGER THE PEER
PRESSURE, WHICH SHOULD HELP YOU BE EVEN MORE MOTIVATED TO LOSE WEIGHT.

The contest requires a small 10 GBP registration fee,
which will account for being able to post videos and
statistics about your weight loss progress. The 6
months contest will have give prizes to the three
biggest “losers” of the competition which will be
announced on our site.

HOW TO APPLY:
To register for the Bellena UK Weight Loss Competition of 2012, the participants are required to sign up
and fill a form. The entry fee is set at a fixed price of 10 GBP, one time charge. The contestant will be able to
upload videos on BELLENA UK and post statistics on their progress, as well as registering to Bellena
newsletters tips and methods on losing weight beside free samples from sponsors of the program which will
be delivered
to your place.

THE CRITERIA FOR “WINNING”
The winners of the contest will be determined by the percentage of
total weight lost during the 6 month period. This is a fairer
comparison than total pounds lost due to the fact that heavier persons
can safely lose weight more rapidly. A healthy rate of weight loss is
considered 1% of beginning weight lost during one week. For example,
if a person weight 200 lbs then a safe rate of weight loss is around 2-3
pounds per week.
Example calculation:
1. Beginning weight – Ending weight = Pounds lost
2. (Pounds lost / Beginning weight) X 100 = % of weight lost

The contest is meant to incorporate healthier eating and exercise
habits in for women of all ages. Participants are on the honor system
and are expected to compete in a friendly, fair and healthy manner.
We strongly advise you not to indulge in any activity that will harm
your health, even if it is a great way of losing weight. Bellena UK is
not responsible for any health issues that may occur during the
contest. The contestant is solely responsible for his actions and will
not hold Bellena UK for any injuries, illnesses or other health
problems that may appear.
Happy Weight Loss to everyone! With us the “biggest loser” is the
winner!

Kindly,
Bellena UK

T HE
RUTH
ABOUT POSTPARTUM
DEPRESSION

Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields are currently
engaging in a word war against each other
because of a type of depression, called post-
partum depression. Cruise's and Brooke's
debacle started when Tom Cruise openly
disapproved of Brooke Shield's personal
choice of opting to take prescribed medicines
to cure her postpartum depression, when he
guested at the Today Show. According to
Cruise, who is a popular devotee of Scient-
ology (who believes that we can be cured
through natural means and that taking
medicine is doing our body harm), Brooke
Shields should have instead, opted to cure
her postpartum depression by doing healthy
exercises. Adding that a lot of people have
been misinformed about depression and how
to actually cure this common illness.

But what is postpartum depression really?
We've heard about it often enough, yet are
we really sure that we know enough about
it for us to actually understand this illness in
order for us to help ourselves as well as
others? Being pregnant should really be a
source of joy for everyone, especially the mother to be, who for nine months, will actually have
living being grow from inside of her. Unfortunately, there is another side to this joyous occasion,
being pregnant means that you and your body will have to get used to some adjustments for you
to have a safe pregnancy. Smoking, alcohol, strenuous activities as well as stress should be avoided
at all cost. A healthy baby means having a healthy mother as well. But given that you have been
able to successfully avoided all these bad habits for your baby to be, childbirth is a whole different
thing, as much as we may try to avoid it, there are still some unfortunate cases wherein the
mother's as well as the baby's life might be in danger.


But there's actually more, postpartum depression actually happens after childbirth. Although it's
quite common and a lot of women have learned to how to deal with it as well as successfully treat
it (like Brooke Shields), it is still quite avoidable. Postpartum depression is actually a lot like
depression, but only new moms are the possible victims of this illness. There are actually a lot
possible reasons why postpartum depression occurs:

Childbirth as we all know is not as easy as pie, actual physical stress from giving birth is one of
the main reasons why postpartum depression occurs. Next postpartum depression trigger is
massive changes is hormonal levels. A lot of moms-to-be who were hesitant about bearing a child
are also more susceptible to postpartum depression, those who are not ready to be a mother yet
are more easily to get depressed as opposed to happy and excited moms-to-be.

When postpartum depression happens, it really is best to go to the doctor immediately. Aside from
obviously having ill-effects for the new mother, postpartum depression can prove to be harmful to
the child as well. New mothers who are suffering from postpartum depression may be harboring ill
feelings toward their children. Their are actually some cases of murder wherein postpartum
depression has been cited as the reason. Mothers who suffer from postpartum depression may
blame their child for their weight gain, thus feeling like they've become less attractive and unloved.
It is really best to consult a reputable cognitive behavior therapist to take care of your postpartum
woes, your therapist may prescribe medications to help cure postpartum depression as well as
therapy sessions to help relieve whatever pent emotions that you may have.


TOP 10 SKIN CARE TIPS

Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article
on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. The list of skin care tips has
been restricted to 10 because anything more that that would not only be difficult to remember,
but also shadow the more important skin care tips. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are:

Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tip. This is important because
not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type
of skin they cater too.

‘Drink a lot of water’. This will not keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of
your health (and in turn your skin). It might seem a bit awkward to some, however, this is
an important skin care tip.


Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times everyday). A very effective skin care tip that helps
in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin. Cleansing is especially
important when you have been out of your house (and hence exposed to pollutants, dust
etc). This skin care tip also advocates the use of Luke warm water for cleansing (hot and
cold water, both, cause damage to your skin)

Be gentle, after all it’s your skin. Don’t scrub/exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly,
don’t apply too much or too many skin care products. A must-to-follow skin care tip.

Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tip. Don’t let
your skin get dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break, leading to a rough
and unattractive appearance. Use moisturisers/ emollients. Moisturisers work best when
applied while the skin is still damp.

Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck. A small
but important skin care tip.
Use sunscreen to protect yourself from sun’s harmful UV radiations. You can use day-time
moisturisers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV
radiations are known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
A bit of exercise and good sleep are essential too, not just for skin care but for your health
as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of
exercise can cause your skin to slack. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating
stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.

Treat skin dilemmas with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin dilemmas.
Consult your dermatologist before you go on to use a skin care product (lest you do end up
harming your skin even more).

Beat the stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, however, sometimes
stating the obvious is essential too (and hence this skin care tip found its place here). Yes,
stress harms skin too. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good
sleep.


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