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In last night’s edition of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) it was revealed that Pro Dancer Derek Hough had to step out from the competition temporarily because he had the flu.

If you feel a cold or a flu virus is about to strike there are several things you can do to stop the onset, lessen it’s impact or speed it through your system.

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Note: These suggestions and recommendations may not apply to anyone with Swine flu or similar.  However it will often help with colds and seasonal virus bugs.  Please always consult with your own private physician before undertaking any suggestions listed below.

It’s so important for me to stay well to keep up with HairBoutique.com and my other responsibilities so when I feel a cold or virus about to hit I follow the following steps which seem to personally help me:

1.  Amp up the Vitamin C. I like the powdered versions and will take them with plain water to help my body absorb the vitamin as fast as possible.  Although it’s never been conclusively proven that Vitamin C fights colds or wards off symptoms, the evidence swings back and forth.  It’s safe to take up to 1,000 mg.  (more…)

The PHYTO team along with HairBoutique.com hopes you’re enjoying your Spring/Summer!

The PHYTO Story

Once upon a time, there was a French beauty editor who wanted to tame her frizzy, curly hair.

She turned to Mr. Patrick Alès, the founder of PHYTO, who created his own decoction exclusively for her by extracting the most active molecules from ferula, sage, horseradish and chamomile- Phytodéfrisant was born.

(Image of Phytobrush Shampoo - Courtesy of HairBoutique.com Marketplace - All Rights Reserved).

Today, Phytodéfrisant is still winning awards and has been inducted to Allure magazine’s Hall of Fame.  PHYTO continues to develop the most highly concentrated botanical hair care without adding water or Formaldehyde. (more…)

I knew I was on to something when I realized water would help me lose weight. Not just any kind of water - after many experiments I have found the following types of water, although it may be hard to believe, DO NOT help you lose weight: aquariums, magic eight balls (the water is WAY too dyed), coy fish ponds, rain water, sprinklers, and even the water from those fancy see-through shoes with fish in the heel.

Although I did find why DRINKING water helps you lose weight!
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So - what genius decided to start drinking water ONLY, not only right before Saint Patrick’s Day but also before one of my close friend’s birthday…yes, that would be me!

Although I must say the Saint Patrick’s Day snafu wasn’t THAT big of deal, since I’m not really a beer person - but having to drink water at my friend’s birthday party didn’t really go over well. Especially since the party was at Cru Wine Bar…Wine Bar…not Water Bar. http://www.cruawinebar.com/

Although I tried my hardest to resist - I did end up having one glass of white wine - quite possibly the best wine I have ever tasted. Too bad I can’t remember the name of it - not because I was drunk but because the wine steward picked it for me.

So - yes, I’ll have to start my four days of drinking nothing but water over again.

And I guess my “day” will start at 3pm - since I’ve already had a StarBucks today…And yes - my friends are taking bets as to how far I’ll get before I have to start at day one again - but this time I am determined to make it to day 4!!!