2016年9月16日星期五

Who are the top 5 celebrities who look good without any makeup?

Emily GoldblattBeauty lies in the eye of the beholder

I think most of them are not "ugly" without makeup but not as gorgeous as when they look with makeup.
In my opinion Cara Delevingne is still pretty without makeup:
Christian FannRegular Celebs
Here's my list in no real order at all. Sit back back and enjoy

That's Tia Carrerr. I always thought she was one of the hottest women not just in Hollywood, but hottest women, period.
Jennifer Lopez is attractive even without cosmetics. She has that "it" factor that just draws you in.
Katherine MeshChina lover from Mother Russia, big fan of invisible makeup
I would add also Emma Watson and Kate Beckinsale - they always look great without any makeup.





What's the science behind head massagers?

MaryAnn Reynolds, massage therapist
Having just given a couple of these scalp massagers as Christmas gifts and watched the recipients use them with many ooh-s and ahh-s, I believe they work because the tips stimulate nerve endings in the scalp. (There are 7 pairs of nerves that end on the scalp.) These nerve endings are connected to larger nerves, which ultimately connect to the brain. The nerve endings pick up messages from the skin being touched and send them to the brain, and the brain interprets them as pleasure, pain, or other sensation.


Amy Morris, LMT 34 yrs
Essentially it's innervation - light touch 'excites' the nerve endings which can release endorphin's. If you've heard of brushing hair 100 times a day it wasn't to improve the hair but the scalp and relaxation to the entire body. Some massage technicians will use a very light touch sweeping larger parts of the body (back, thighs, chest) to achieve the same after a deep tissue massage. It also triggers vasodilation: a widening of the blood vessels. Since we typically don't have our heads below our hearts daily, this mechanism gets blood flowing easier to the scalp as well as excite the nerves resulting in a more relaxed state of those muscles and endorphins follow suit.
The same can be said for other parts of the body that are 'ticklish', those would be area's where nerves are already sensitive so any light touch fires off a higher peak of innervation resulting in an overload which is not comfortable though that does depend on the state of mind of the person being tickled (they may like it at particular moments and not at other times).



The Complete Guide to Neck Traction at Home (For Fast Neck Pain Relief)

Neck traction, also known as cervical traction, is an amazing drug-free  method to relieve neck pain for anyone suffering from neck arthritis, herniated/bulging disc in the neck, neck strains and cervical muscle spasms.
These days you don’t have to go to a physical therapist for neck traction, you can do home neck traction just as effectively and safely – As long as you learn how to do it and which device is best for you.
This guide will show exactly how to do home cervical traction safely, without spending a fortune.

How Does Neck Traction Relieve Neck Pain?

In traction, the goal is to provide the opportunity for your neck muscles and pinched nerves to be released.
Tension is placed on the head to pull it up and away from the neck, stretching the muscles and ligaments around the vertebrae of the spine and expanding the space between the vertebrae.
For many people, neck traction equipment provides fast neck pain relief – Without medication – And a faster recovery from neck injuries.
Air neck traction devices are basically inflated neck braces. You secure them around your neck and use the pump to inflate them.
As the pillow gets filled with air, it straightens takes the weight off your neck and pushes down your shoulders.
You use the pump to gradually raise the level of air to a comfortable stretch. Your muscles relax and your discs are aligned and ready to re-hydrate. You are also taking the pressure off your nerves and blood vessels of course.

The Upsides

Air nect traction devices are easy to use, require no assembly and are completely portable. You can easily take them anywhere and use them at the office or while traveling. You can use them while sitting or lying down, however you’d like.

The Downsides

Not all air neck traction devices are made of high quality materials. One unit I had started leaking after I’ve used it for only 6 times, so you really have to know which ones are the best (see below).
Another disadvantage is that they can apply a bit too much pressure on your TMJ, since the pillow inflates around the jaw as well.
Over the door neck traction devices require, as hinted in the name, a door.  They require some assembly because you have to place them over the back of a door.
The over the door traction device requires for you to place straps around the back of your head and your chin (see the picture above).
You tighten the strap to stretch your neck by using either a water bag (not recommended) or by pulling down a cord (like in the Neckpro device).

The  Upsides

An over the door device if fairly easy to use once you’ve placed correctly and made sure the door is solid. You can than sit comfortably on a chair and read something while the traction works.

The Downsides

Over the door devices are less portable than air neck devices. You’ll need a solid door and a chair to use it and you can’t lie down and relax.
It can take some time to find the right stretch and your chin may take the brunt of the traction force.
But, it still gives you the same benefits and if you use it correctly it can bring you great neck pain relief.
I would not recommend using the water bag units, because they are harder to control.

Posture pump units are well-built and are heavy-duty pieces of quality durable medical equipment.
They simulate cervical traction performed in a clinic, and are nearly identical as far as quality of treatment goes, in my experience.
Posture pumps are larger, provide stronger traction and are made with durable material. They are light and portable and come in a handy carrying case.
They require no assembly and have softer, more comfortable head pad and straps.
You simply lie down, adjust the little knob/posts that secure the base of your skull and place the strap on your forehead. Then you just pump up the pressure and tighten.

The Upsides

Posture pumps are usually sturdier, made with more durable materials and work with no problems for years. They don’t use pillows that can leak air and they don’t need a door to support them.
They all have a handy carrying bag that protects them if you want to take them with you anywhere.
They don’t put pressure on your jaw or anywhere other than where it should be.

The Downsides

These units are less portable than the air neck traction devices, and they take up a bit more room. You can only use them lying down.
The price is higher, but in my opinion – Well worth it. Especially if you consider the money you are saving on dozens of chiropractor treatments.

Warnings

Neck traction at home should only be done after making sure, with your doctor, that it’s safe for you.
If you’ve already had a neck surgery, it’s not recommended to do neck traction at home.
Do not overdo traction, because it can cause more harm than good and over stretch your neck.
Follow instructions carefully and ask your doctor and treatment time and frequency per day.

Neck Traction at Night

If your neck pain is mostly caused by your sleeping position and comes usually at night or in the morning, a neck traction pillow can be your life saver.

2016年9月11日星期日

Pedagogue turned "old shoemaker" 300 steps grind a pair of shoes

People in Guangzhou Road No. 773, there is an old handmade shoe shop, where custom-made shoes to people all over the world, both blond business executives, also a native of the old folks. This shoe shop business is hot, orders continue, the boss refused to outward processing. Working slowly and deliberately, to get a pair of customers desirable shoes, sometimes to wait for months.



Shoe shop owner Wu Chaojiang a former primary school teacher, 20 years ago, resign and go to Guangzhou became a "shoemaker", in order to be a qualified "shoemaker", he taught himself design shoes, shoe design, ankle surgery and foot health knowledge. Now, although he sat in his shop focused on shoes, he made shoes but has traveled the world.


Recently, the reporter visited the people of North Road 773, this amount of foot shoes shop. A door, a white shirt upper body, lower body aprons men coming towards him, this is the shoe shop owner Wu Chaoqiang, 46 years old this year.
Since 2008, Wu Chaoqiang here operating the amount of foot shoes. In 1996, he resigned from the work of primary school teachers in Zhaoqing, to relatives in Guangzhou opened the shoe factory work, and later her own company, specializing in health and handmade shoes custom shoes. Other shoe decorations dressed different, Wu Chaojiang shoe shop is more like a shoe workshop, windows were filled with hand-finished leather shoes, the next window is filled shoe, foot plaster mold, as well as unfinished upper, sole.



Reporters noted that these foot model marked with the words "Hainan ×××", "Guangxi ×××", "Hunan ×××", "Malaysia ×××" and so on. Wuchao Jiang said that customers around the world have their own, some of the surrounding old folks, some overseas Chinese.
Wuchao Jiang told a customer story: "A few days ago, a Hong Kong people to find me he often low back pain, the hospital saw a lot of families can not find the problem, but doctors suspect he is shoes do not fit, they recommend him to do. pair of shoes. I watched him walking movements, combined with his feet die, judge him heavier, connection location navicular, cuboid bone and the outer wedge between the more relaxed, obviously under stress state was poured out, back pain was so caused he accepted my suggestion, Mr., a pair of shoes and a pair of custom-made orthotic insoles. "

Expert: "private custom" hand lay welcome development

Now, in the pursuit of individuality and taste of fashion, "private custom" come of age.
Chen Guoxue said private customized with a high-end, niche, personalized features, originated from a luxury enjoyed by the nobility service, mostly leather and tailor based. With the development of industrial production line, the machine replaces the manual, the scale of production into the mainstream.
"The human body is a living, interactive power of the organism, not rigid, private custom to consider not only physical characteristics, but also consider the psychological characteristics. Only personal experience comfortable, is really appropriate." Chen Guoxue said.

Artificial shoe shop how to do "private custom" mean? Chen said the Chinese culture, "private custom" Let handmade shoe shop usher in a new development opportunities for the shoe store, the technical strength and product independence is very important. "Whether it is the traditional plaster shoe mold production technology, infrared or 3D foot scanning technology, 3D printing technology. Times are customized attention and process technology is king." Chen Guoxue said at the same time, but also pay attention to product handmade shoes independence, each pair of shoes has its own custom shoe, character design, shoes materials selection, etc., the only way your product is unique, this called "private custom."