Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "Natural" Soap Products Can Save Lives! (9/03/2010)
Better late than never is an old expression I hear regularly from my husband and children all the time! Well an article done by Cheryl McCoy(http://www.naturalnews.com/026110_soap_natural_clay.html) in 2009 fits that statement perfectly as she outlines the "Natural" soap benefits that are more essential than you know! Can any regular soap be a positive for your skin and health? No way and let''s get started on why and how we can fix the theory that all soaps are the same. Notice the statements on regular soap that we buy in stores and the call to action for "Natural" soap products in the future.1. Most commercially produced bars contain synthetic lathering agents, artificial colors, and a slew of chemicals we can''t even pronounce. Antibacterial and antimicrobial soaps often contain triclosan. Triclosan is a toxic chemical that is known to cause cancer. According to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP), manufacturers of a number of triclosan-containing products claim that the active ingredient continues to work for as long as 12 hours after use. Consumers are, therefore, exposed to triclosan for much longer than the 20 seconds it takes to wash their hands or face.2. Always remember that your skin is porous and absorbent. It absorbs whatever it comes in contact with, much the same as sticking something in your mouth. Chronic use of chemical laden products will cause the body to store the chemicals in the body fat or even in the brain. With enough accumulations of toxins in the body, illness can occur.3. These nasty chemicals and toxins are now finding their way into our eco-system. Every time that lather goes down the drain, those pollutants are going with it. A recent report by the UK''s Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) revealed that synthetic chemicals from soap, body washes, shampoos and other healthcare products were sneaking through the filters at water purification plants. The list of offenders included phthalates, which are linked to reproductive disorders in both humans and animals, and parabens, a preservative, which links to cancer.Is "Natural"soap products good for you? I hope I made a point as being aware of what we use can save our lives! Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Parimi Cleansing Bar FromThe Amzon Rain Forestani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!" (9/02/2010)
Is too much of a good thing really good for your health? The USDA has made it clear in the naturalnews.com article by David Gutierrez that too much meat and grain has created an issue for all of us! Our diet planning for millions of us is a billion dollar industry and what we really need to do is pretty easy to understand if we look at it closely! We eat things that taste good and not what''s good for us! Is the next donut a better replacement than a banana or apple? Easy to find ways to avoid the truth if you want to keep complaining about your health or weight? Check out the below condensed paragraph statements about our annual consumption of meat/grain vs. fruit/vegetables:"The USDA estimates food consumption by tracking how much food is produced and circulating through the U.S. food system ("food availability"), then adjusting that for losses such as spoilage, inedible parts of vegetables, and food that is cooked but not consumed. These values are then divided by the population to get an estimate of per-capita consumption. "According to these figures, the average U.S. resident consumes 30 percent too much grain, primarily in the form of bread." The data given does not specify whether this is mostly whole or refined grains; if refined, it is possible that people are both over consuming grain in general and under consuming whole grain in particular."Meat consumption is 20 percent higher than recommended."And the dietary recommendations aren''t exactly skimpy on meat," writes Tom Philpott on Grist.org. In contrast, vegetable consumption is 20 percent too low, and fruit consumption is a shocking 60 percent too low."Wonder why we lead the charge for new diet planning and have more health issues than other countries? Nobody has to be perfect, but a better long range plan is to grab something once or twice a day that''s good for your overall health! Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: All American Spa Basket ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And The FDA Knew CT Scans Caused Cancer! (9/01/2010)
If you want to feel more unsafe and less confident in our medical care practices, take a look at this (http://www.naturalnews.com/029577_CT_scans_radiation.html) article in naturalnews.com about CT scanners/colon cancer and potential cancer causing effects. It''s always been my belief that the radiation they do would eventually be found to have cancer causing repercussions. I''m not amazed once again to see that the FDA is involved in another "lets get it on the market" and worry about the consequences later situation. The proof that the CT scanners were causing cancer was brushed aside and until recently not publicized to the extent we now see. Some astounding points in the article are mentioned below from the headline: "FDA ignored evidence that CT scans are killing 14,000 Americans a year from cancer.""The controversy stems from a still-pending application by General Electric (GE) for the approval of CT (computed tomography) scans as tests for colon cancer. GE made the request because although the practice of screening healthy patients with CT scans has become increasingly common, many insurers remains reluctant to pay for it.""When the FDA moved to approve the request with minimum fuss, agency scientists objected that the increased cancer risk from the radiation involved in CT scans would outweigh any potential benefit.""Approval would "expose a number of Americans to a risk of radiation that is unwarranted and may lead to instances of solid organ abdominal cancer," Nicholas wrote in an email to the agency.""I was first ignored, then pressured to change my scientific opinion, and when I refused to do that, I was intimidated and ultimately terminated," said gastroenterologist and former FDA consultant Julian Nicholas.""The increased radiation exposure to the population could be substantial and would raise a serious public health/public policy issue," agreed FDA medical officer Robert Smith of Yale and Cornell Universities."Well let me put it this way in simpler terms! If you get your car fixed and they know your tires will fall off if you go over 50 mph, what would you say? Nothing is safer than you understanding what the doctors are exposing your body to! Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Passion Fruit Cleansing Bar From The Amazon Rain Forestani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And Hypoglcemia Effects On Diabetics! (8/31/2010)
My husband has diabetes and I wanted to take a closer look at hypoglycemia and it''s effect on diabetics. It''s amazing how much sugar testing and being regulated constantly goes into this disease. I''ve seen the effects of low sugar levels with him and the early warning symptoms that are evident to me after all these years of marriage. He''s very active in his life and all the things he does to regularly exercise is truly a dedication and commitment to not allow diabetes to control the things you love. I saw this list of hypoglycemia symptoms in WebMD.com (http://diabetes.webmd.com/diabetes-hypoglycemia) and thought I''d pass it along for all those who are researching the effects of hypoglycemia which include: Confusion, Dizziness, Feeling Shaky, Hunger, Headaches, Irritability, Pounding Heart, Pale Skin, Sweating,Trembling, Weakness and Anxiety! Without proper treatment severe symptoms can occur like Headaches, Poor Concentration, Poor Coordination, Numbness in Mouth and Tongue, Passing Out, Nightmares, Coma! The best way to put it is my husband''s message to anyone with Diabetes "You have to be your own doctor and do what''s best for you and not what they want to tell you unless it can be proven effective!" Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Emozione Blue Men''s Care From Italy ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Ekove Products And Why I Recommend Them For Cancer Patients! (8/30/2010)
I must say that as a lover of soap and spa products "Ekove" products from the Amazon Rain Forest provides my skin with moisture and elasticity. As a cancer survivor, I started using Ekove Skin Care Products (http://www.soapbasketboutique.com/store/ecom-catshow/EKOVE.html) on my own skin and immediately started to notice the healing power of these natural balms and oils. These products not only renew and rejuvenate your skin, they also calm your nerves and make you feel better inside and out. One of my goals is to make your skin look and feel better and offering "Natural" Products like "Ekove" will enhance your bathing experience unlike it''s been before. Trying to find products that make your skin feel and look better can''t be done exclusively in your retail stores.The selection offered at Soap Basket Boutique By Ani lets you select your special "Natural" soap and begins your journey to a healthier bathing experience. Take a look at our Ekove assortment and let me know what you think? Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets or ''Wedding/Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: EKOVE Massaging Set From The Amazon Rain Forestani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Debates "Pesticides And Major Diseases" (8/29/2010)
What a surprise to read in the recent Naturalnews.com article(http://www.naturalnews.com/029550_pesticides_disease.html) about pesticides "May be the leading cause of major diseases." Check out this statement to really open some wounds and diminish your faith:"Chronic illness is widespread in many industrialized nations like the U.S., and more studies than ever are linking this disease epidemic to pesticide exposure. According to a new database designed to catalog these studies, pesticides are linked to cancer, reproductive dysfunction, diabetes, autism, asthma, birth defects, Parkinson''s and Alzheimer''s diseases and more.Beyond Pesticides, an environmental and public health group, decided to put together the Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database to raise awareness about the dangers of pesticides and to urge policy changes to get these chemicals removed from use."A read through of the scientific literature on pesticides and major preventable diseases afflicting us in the 21st century suggests that one of the first responses called for is an all out effort to stop using toxic pesticides," explained Jay Feldmen, executive director of Beyond Pesticides."Why in a society where we have better technology and other medical breakthroughs the numbers in breast cancer and other horrible ailments are rising? Why does frequent cancer discussion always shuts down once the dreaded word "chemicals" come into focus? Should we think that the additives in our food, water and air make for safer conditions? Questions and "assumptions" is where we leave ourselves once we get run over the coals in this never ending standoff. I know I''m a breast cancer survivor who had the best of care under terrible emotional circumstances. But what got me sick and why are so many women sitting on pins and needles about breast cancer and it''s continued rise? Again my feelings aside, what chemicals do for positive measures are sure taking it back and diminishing our overall health! Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details:Provence Sante Apricot Bath Soap from Franceani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Applauds The "Sheryl Crow Imaging Center" (8/28/2010)
As a person in the audience when Sheryl Crow was on Dr. Oz show earlier this year in New York, it was wonderful to see that the "Sheryl Crow Imaging Center" opened in Los Angeles, California. It was quoted in Medical News Today (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/198835.php) as "a state of the art breast imaging center featuring the latest advancements in digital screening and diagnostic imaging technologies." Being a breast cancer survivor and realizing we need to be checked regularly, it should be noted that everyone who has a mother, sister, grandmother or female friend needs to let them know what''s available now! As a spokesperson for breast cancer who has made many public appearances, Sheryl Crow mentioned the following statement upon her new center opening: "Joining forces with the Pink Lotus Breast Center has provided me with a wonderful platform to create awareness and encourage the millions of American women over 40 to get their annual mammogram," says the singer and songwriter. "Detecting breast cancer early is a woman''s best chance at survival, and digital full-field mammography is the gold standard of early detection."I applaud all her efforts and say to anyone listening that your health should not be taken for granted! Cancer can happen to any person despite being in great shape or not! Please put early detection testing on your schedule and "it''s not just for you but for all those who love you!" Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Eclectic Collection From Italy ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Says "Mom''s Health Needs To Be A Priority" (8/27/2010)
Can the word relax be allowed during the busy "Back to School" time for Mom''s! As stress rises and making sure all your assignments are done, guess what you forgot to do? Take care of yourself and make sure your able to do the homework, tests, plays, daily driving to activities and dinners that will eventually drive down your strength. As relaxing in a tub with my soap and spa products may be needed in the immediate future, you need to first maintain your health and then relax with my products! In an article I researched in aolhealth.com by Sandra Gordon (http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/05/26/health-mistakes-busy-moms-make/), let me outline some very important points she highlighted which you must embrace in the coming days:To-do tactic: Stay on top of your own health. Schedule a physical every five years if you''re healthy and under 40 so you know where you are in terms of blood pressure (goal: less than 120/80), total cholesterol (less than 200), LDL or "bad" cholesterol (70 to 160, depending on your heart disease risk), HDL or "good" cholesterol (50 or higher for women), triglycerides (less than 150), fasting blood glucose (less than 100), body mass index (less than 25) and waist circumference (35 inches or less for women). (For more information, see "Numbers That Count for a Healthy Heart.")If you''re over 40, or if you''re younger but have a strong family history of cancer, heart disease or diabetes, or have had an abnormal mammogram, a breast biopsy or a history of an abnormal Pap test or ovarian cyst, get a well-adult checkup every year. Depending on your situation, you could start with your internist or your gynecologist. Schedule your annual appointment near a memorable date, such as your birthday, so you don''t forget."It''s a wonderful article that gets into more women''s health issues but realize the "Captain" of the house has to be healthy first before anything else! You need your time and that way you''ll be ready for all the daily events, holiday shopping and other events that make your life complete.Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Soap Lover''s Delight Jumbo From The Amazon Rain Forest ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Looks At "ADHD" And Misdiagnosed Factors! (8/26/2010)
Investigating unsafe medicines, fraud in medical practice, what is best for your recovery, breast cancer updates and enlightening all of us on getting healthier is something I look forward to daily and utilize many sources in the process. For one, I enjoy naturalnews.com and it''s subject matter including a story that I saw regarding ADHD (http://www.naturalnews.com/029535_drugs_Big_Pharma.html) and the question "is it a fact that children are being misdiagnosed"? I was told that one of my children may have had that when he was 5 and guess what-He didn''t! It''s never right for a teacher to throw that out to parents unless the child exhibits characteristics that are 100% certain of ADHD tendencies. Does the child have a real issue or is it another way of saying we need to medicate them unfairly? Children under misdiagnosed conclusions is who''s fault in the end? Well the schools and doctors do what''s easy and "it''s up to you" to find the right answers. A child labeled as "hyperactive" used to be called "high energy" but not now my friends. Take a look at what made me stand up and say this is unacceptable " Research out of Michigan State University (MSU) has revealed that nearly a million children, and counting, may have been misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) simply for being younger, and thus more immature, than the other kids in their grade. Critics of ADHD diagnoses in general lament that there are no definitive ways to properly test for the supposed disease. Assessment is based almost entirely on observation by parents and teachers, which can fail to accurately take into account varying maturity levels. According to the report, ADHD misdiagnoses result in cost waste of anywhere between $320 and $500 million a year on needless medications. These same medications are also likely causing untold damage to childhood development due to their serious side effects. The subject is very emotional and difficult for parents and I find that only you can find the answers for your child. Never has the terms and letters like "ADHD" been more loosely thrown out, but are they accurate or is it an easy way out for schools and doctors? Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Sensual Gift Basket from Canada ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Tackles "Your Medicine May Be Killing You!" (8/25/2010)
As we keep faith in many things that brighten our spirits during sickness, it''s amazing to see the fraud that we are exposed to when we read articles like the one attached from Jonathan Benson in naturalnews.com (http://www.naturalnews.com/029535_drugs_Big_Pharma.html). In the world of pain and illness what are we going to do about an article that states "Nearly 85 percent of new drugs provide little or no benefit, the study finds." Well how about we ask more questions about the medicine the doctor prescribes and how about us reading up on our illness before we just say yes to whatever they prescribe. I''m from the days when a doctor had full authority to prescribe anything and we generally had 100% faith! No more my friends as I''m so upset to learn that we over medicate ourselves and in all cases who''s to blame? Not the doctors, not the medical companies and guess who is left with the mess---You! The FDA and what''s going on has me in rage with comments like this "According to an independent review, only about 15 percent of new drugs even work as stated, and most new drugs -- whether they offer a benefit or not -- come with serious side effects that are now a significant cause of death in the U.S. Donald Light, sociologist, professor of comparative health policy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and author of the new study, explains that the drug industry as a whole produces all sorts of "lemon" drugs that do not work, whose efficacy has not been proven and whose manufacturers are protected from responsibility by industry protection laws.The report explains that drug companies deliberately expose large amounts of people to ineffective, harmful drugs in trials, but skew them to make it look as if the drugs are effective.They then submit hosts of incomplete, inaccurate data to the FDA for approval, followed by large marketing campaigns designed to convince doctors to prescribe the newly approved drugs for both approved and unapproved uses.Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts understood and completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Gift Basket- 3 Most Popular Itemsani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "10" Foods That Can Make You Sick! (8/24/2010)
I try to stay as close to a diet as possible and will break some rules I must admit along the way. In the world of "reality" eating, I came across an interesting review of 10 "Things that can make you sick" in health.com (http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20310810_4,00.html) and it''s somewhat surprising in a few cases. The top "10" culprits are leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries. Well a few I can see if they are not refrigerated properly but overall it was an interesting list. I wanted you to see this list as I always was under the impression that tomatoes and berries were ok but after reading this I have another opinion. It''s the end of the summer and if you do have a party or gathering please be aware of the "10" products mentioned. If they are served in an outdoor area, realize that they can be effected by the temperature! Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family. Best Regards, Ani President, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani "Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Il Frutteto Pomegranate & Blackcurrant Soap Bar ani@soapbasketboutique.com www.soapbasketboutique.com http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/ Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "Women" Suffering With Chronic Pain! (8/23/2010)
It''s a tough thing for a woman battling constant pain and what''s more difficult is the fact that it''s not been something a woman has been communicating regularly. The truth of it has been the quiet tone women have suffered with pain and only now has it been researched and found "Women" experience more chronic pain than men! A few quotes from the article (http://tinyurl.com/3x864uj) in health.com further illustrate the problem women have been far too quiet to admit. "Women are also more likely to experience multiple painful conditions at the same time, which can lead to greater mental stress and increased risk of disability, according to Jennifer Kelly, of the Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine." Women tend to focus on the emotional aspects of pain,� she explained. Men tend to focus on the physical sensations they experience. Women who concentrate on the emotional aspects of their pain may actually experience more pain as a result, possibly because the emotions associated with pain are negative.� As we look at ourselves in 2010, let''s realize that many illnesses have nothing to do with gender and should be analyzed as a physical problem....period!Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Passion Fruit Cleansing Bar ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "Sunday" Has More Meaning Than A Day Off! (8/21/2010)
In my home we look at Sunday as a day of activities including church and family dinners besides the sports activities that dominate the day. But in reality I enjoyed the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia meaning of the word and it''s original meaning to many religious groups: "Sunday (pronounced /ˈsʌndi/ or /ˈsʌndeɪ/ ( listen)) is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In some Christian traditions it is the Sabbath it is the Lord''s Day. For many Christians it is the day set apart for worship of God, due to their belief in Christ''s resurrection on a Sunday, according to the Gospels. According to international standard ISO 8601 Sunday is the seventh and last day of the week. In the Jewish law, Sunday is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week . Sunday is a day of rest in many countries of the world, part of ''the weekend''. In most Muslim countries and Israel, Sunday is a working day.The Gregorian calendar repeats every 400 years, and no century starts on a Sunday. The Jewish New Year never falls on a Sunday. (The rules of the Hebrew calendar are designed such that the first day of Rosh Hashanah will never occur on the first, fourth, or sixth day of the Jewish week; i.e., Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday). Only those months beginning on a Sunday will contain a Friday the 13th."True this may not sound like my daily "Natural" soap and spa "blog" update, but it''s a different interpretation on what "Sunday" means to others. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click here for more details: Simple Bath Sensationani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Women And "Stress Disorders" Is Worse Than Ever! (8/21/2010)
I must say that I''ve heard from my husband in particular how much stress he has and he''s made it sound like it''s a "man" only disease. In the world we live in now with the economy and the daily routines that an active women leads, it was refreshing to read this article (http://tinyurl.com/3ymk8qm) by Jonathan Benson on the stress women experience. It''s a known fact that a women''s life has so many active parts and stress has grown over the years with all the activities that children participate in at school,etc. Check out this comment in naturalnews.com: " According to the one study out of the National Institutes of Mental Health, women are twice as likely as men to have depression and stress disorders. Upon conducting brains scans of both male and female mice, scientists said they observed "striking gender differences" in how the sexes react to an influx of stress hormones." How women react to stress is a growing concern and we can never allow it to overcome us. Never can stress be ignored! I walk daily to improve my stress/health and clearing one''s mind is always a break from reality. My husband now realizes he does not have full rights to stress and in the end all of us have to try to maintain a healthy schedule to fight this problem. Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details:Eclectic Collection From Italy ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And The "Cloned" Beef Issue! (8/20/2010)
Are you at the barbeque ready to prepare a steak for your family? Hold on and get a good whiff of this story about cloned beef! It''s a reincarnation of the Frankenstein movie and worst yet we are not told about this terrible method of producing meat. The article written by Mike Adams (http://www.naturalnews.com/029487_cloned_beef_DNA.html) outlines some real concerns for all of us who are becoming more aware of what we eat daily. Can you imagine the astonishment of the following two statements " By the way, very few American consumers know the truth about this. They have no idea cows are being cloned from dead carcasses to create cloned beef that the FDA has already declared to be "safe" for the food supply." "Think about that the next time you dare to buy anything made from cow parts. You may be buying Franken-cow beef originating from the "resurrected" DNA of a bovine carcass." Well in a nutshell that''s enough for me and if you feel the same let me know your thoughts! Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Passion Lavender From The Amazon Rain Forestani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "Green Tea" Benefits! (8/19/2010)
My children never liked it! My husband doesn''t like it! But drinking green tea has more to offer than standard soda or other drinks and the proof is in the wonderful article I recently read in Naturalnews.com. It states the obvious in my opinion "Green tea contains phytochemicals loaded with a host of health benefits that can be beneficial to your health." For example in an article written by S.L. Baker (http://tinyurl.com/2c64fg3) on the subject it was noted "Polyphenols, including EGCG, comprise around 30% of the dry leaf weight of green tea and researchers think EGCG is one of the most beneficial types of all the natural phytochemicals. In fact, recent studies have shown EGCG has a positive impact on arthritis, mental health problems, oral health, heart disease and even weight loss." Well after this statement guess what my family is seeing in our refrigerator? Your right some green tea and they will thank me later! Diabetic protection is one thing I''m pleased to see as my husband has the disease and any form of positive feedback is something we need to be alerted to in this ever increasing problem with blood sugar! Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all its parts completed before you see the tangible results. Let me know what you think as Soap Basket Boutique By Ani has some beautiful "Natural" soap and spa products that you can''t miss. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Il Frutteto Citron & Bergamot Soap Barani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani And "Acetaminophen" Test Results On Children! (8/18/2010)
When my children were young I was told not to use aspirin unless directed by a doctor. Now it is the acetaminophen which is thought to double the risk of asthma in young people and create other illnesses as stated in the following article:((http://www.naturalnews.com/029494_acetaminophen_asthma.html) For the study, researchers evaluated 300,000 13- and 14-year old children from around the world and found that those who took acetaminophen at least once during the previous year had a 43 percent increased risk of developing asthma, a 38 percent increased risk of developing rhinoconjunctivitis, also known as allergic nasal congestion, and a 31 percent increased risk of developing eczema, compared to non-users." Please be aware of this article and what acetaminophen can do to your children. It''s your job to make them aware that it''s not good for them and could be harmful in the end. Let me know what you think on the subject? Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Men''s personal Careani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/Gift Baskets and specialty ''Favors" for every occasion including Holiday, Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy, New Baby, Wedding Shower, College Student, Corporate, Get Well, Welcome and Party!

Antibiotics (8/17/2010)
One word of resolution that seems to dominate all medical visits both for adults and children is "Antibiotics"! If you review the updated medical news on antibiotics (http://tinyurl.com/2agkmkw) you''ll see that we are on the verge of not being able to fight off "super bacteria." What''s the answer? In the article written by Jonathan Benson he states" Antibiotic overuse has become a pandemic problem. They are used in animal feed to make animals grow more quickly and they are handed out like candy by many doctors to people with almost any ailment. And they are simply not working anymore to fight infection." Tremendous amount of research to find an answer continues but the uncertainty is still frightening as we are reaching a stage that we are not able to fight off bacteria! According to Dr. Livermore, director of the antibiotic resistance monitoring and reference laboratory at the U.K. Health Protection Agency, the entirety of modern medicine could collapse as a result of antibiotics becoming useless."A lot of modern medicine would become impossible if we lost our ability to treat infections," he emphasized.To protect yourself and your family keep up on this subject and so will I. Making essential medical subjects known and learning better ways to maintain good health is my goal now and always! Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For more Details: Emozioni In Toscana Campagna Dorata Soap Barani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Soap Basket Boutique By Ani Looks At Water Contamination And Fluoride! (8/16/2010)
One of the most discussed and least finalized actions I hear about weekly is water contamination and what it does to all of us. A statement by Bernard Miltenberger in the ''NaturalNews.com story written 8/15/10 by David Gutierrez ( http://www.naturalnews.com/029477_fluoride_China.html) states a sad fact "Much of the fluoride added to municipal water supplies across the United States is imported from China, and is contaminated with heavy metals, according to a warning by Bernard Miltenberger, president of the Pure Water Committee of Western Maryland. The water supply officials that we so desperately need to enforce health standards are once again failing to see the light! Never has our regular food and water supply been more unhealthy and guess who gets sick---You and I! I look at diseases caused by these types of injustices and feel we never have the right people working for us in any system! Be it breast cancer or anything else, we need to get mad and speak up! . Let me know what you think! Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best Regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Exclusive Gift Basket From Greece ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Better "Health And Mental Wellness" Through Positive Thinking! (8/15/2010)
Can we all use a dose of "positive" results in our daily life? Well we sure can and more importantly we need to for our "Mental Wellness". I read a great article about this subject today (http://tinyurl.com/2v8bzxk) and not surprisingly the more positive you are the better your health will be in the future. I''m like most people who need to react to daily stress issues but fail to see the many positive things I''ve been blessed with. If we all look at the results of negative emotions to our health, we would see how changing a couple of things a day could build a better mental approach to daily stress. Can all parts of your body be effected by negative feelings? It''s been documented time and again that stress can lead to more deaths than we can count. Note some positive reinforcement steps to take in the article as thinking and speaking negative comments will not get you to the place your trying to find-"Happiness and good health"! Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results.Let me know what you think as Soap Basket Boutique By Ani has some beautiful "Natural" soap and spa products that you can''t miss. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Essence Sea Loofa Soapani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Courage And Bravery Along With The Journey (8/14/2010)
I recently saw an article by Lauren Frayer (http://tinyurl.com/33grl8c) which had such bravery and courage that I set aside my usual "Natural" soap and spa "Blogging" updates and would be remiss if it wasn''t noted! Once you capture the spirit of these men and their efforts to bring attention to a cause--Well it''s amazing. Can the human spirit be unlimited in it''s quest to inspire others? It sure can once you understand the efforts these men accomplished. Being able to have all your limbs and taking care of your daily needs seem a great deal less important today! Enjoy the spectacular journey that many could only imagine and embrace the inner spirit that we all have in us when driven to a higher level. Let me know what you think about my "blog". Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Passion Fruit Cleansing Barani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Your Skin Needs To Say "No" To Stress! (8/13/2010)
As the world now finds itself in more stressful situations including loss of jobs, family needs, lack of government support for individuals, medical concerns, college costs, etc. "Our skin is a reflection of what we are feeling"! I look at our daily emotions and when I studied this article in AOLHealth.com (http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/02/24/stress-affects-skin/) I now understand why I''m being asked more and more about recent adult skin changes. If you reflect on all your stress just in the last 24-48 hours, then where is it releasing in your body? Is the stomach and heart the only place it could damage? Guess again! Your face is a mirror and unless you take care of your stress you''ll create an issue that makes the situation worse! Your skin and your stressful situations need attention and one is tied to the other! Products that are good for you like "Natural" soaps still need you to have a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Good health is a daily personal scheduling that needs all it''s parts completed before you see the tangible results. Let me know what you think as Soap Basket Boutique By Ani has some beautiful "Natural" soap and spa products that you can''t miss. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: EKOVE Deluxe Set ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Diet And Skin Needs To Be Taken Care Of Daily! (8/12/2010)
On this beautiful Thursday I was enjoying the recent Smartskincare.com article(http://www.smartskincare.com/nutrition/diet.html) about diet and skin and the correlations to keep both regimented was insightful. To maintain your skin without a healthy diet is not only counterproductive but dangerous to future skin issues if not adhered to regularly. I find myself always reading about surgery and all the other new medical practices to keep people young. Why is the reluctance to diet and exercise the issue so often? It''s not only the personal appearance that''s being judged by the individual but what about the scheduling to care about what''s important--You! While reading about the ways we want to stay youthful looking, lets take a second to monitor what we put on our bodies and skin daily! Your appearance is a job that you carry 24/7 and if your not watching out for yourself, who will! Let me know what you think as Soap Basket Boutique By Ani has some beautiful "Natural" soap and spa products that you can''t miss. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For more Details: L''Erbario Toscano Gift Setani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Thailand''s Botanicals "Natural" Bathing Experience Is Better Than Ever! (8/11/2010)
The voyage to beautiful "Natural" soap and spa gift set for all occasions is an easy one at Soap Basket Boutique By Ani because we cover the world to find you special bathing products everyday! Today you''ll view the beauty and "Natural" luxury in our Thailand soaps (http://tinyurl.com/2ubqepe) as our exclusive soaps personify the traditional customs and crafts preserved over seven centuries. We are very excited to offer you masterfully handmade exotic soaps that are created out of pure & natural ingredients. These gentle cleansing soaps are carefully shaped so no two are exactly alike. Our soaps contain naturally grown herbs legumes and botanicals cultivated on a local plantation estate. They contain no sodium lauryl, sodium sulfate or sodium hydroxide.All of our soaps are artfully packaged in a handmade & hand dyed silk box, specifically designed to complement the natural splendor of this beautiful offering."Sawatdee Khrubs"- Welcome to Thailand" and best of all you''ll always love the trip that comes from the comfort of your own home! Let me know what you think as the USA has some beautiful "Natural" soap and spa products that you can''t miss. Remember, always be healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable." Click Here For More Details: Mixed Herbs II ani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/

Wedding Or Party Favors That Leave A Lasting Impression! (8/10/2010)
Did you ever go to a beautiful event and remember the awful wedding or party favors that you discarded as soon as you got home? Well guess what, at Soap Basket Boutique By Ani say goodbye to the old and say "Wow" to the new gifts you''ll give! Our "Natural" wedding and party favors are hand made in small batches by skilled artisans, therefore it may take up to two months to complete and ship an order. An event is only as good as the memory and let us make sure the memory brings back the image you want. We can offer you any individual product from our gift sets as wedding favors or party favors and let you take the credit for your lasting decision! Let me know what you think as memories are hard to recapture and we want yours to be a lifelong remembrance by your guests. Always be "Naturally" healthy for yourself and your family.Best regards,AniPresident, Soap Basket Boutique By Ani"Let us travel around the globe with you and find together the perfect natural soap and spa gift basket that captures the quality, value and luxury you deserve. Whether it''s "Natural" soap gift baskets, Party Favors or ''Wedding Favors" we want to make your special occasion memorable."Click Here For More Details: Passion Fruit Soap Favorani@soapbasketboutique.comhttp://www.soapbasketboutique.com/http://naturalgiftbaskets.blogspot.com/