In his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new treason investigations.
He fired his top security chief and prosecutor as over 60 employees of their offices are suspected of working against the state.
“It can truly be called self-purification,” Zelenskyy said.
In his nightly national address on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced hundreds of criminal proceedings resulting from treason investigations in the nation’s security services and among prosecutors in the country.
“As of today, 651 criminal proceedings have been registered regarding treason and collaboration activities of employees of prosecutors’ offices, pretrial investigation bodies, and other law enforcement agencies,” Zelenskyy said. “In particular, more than 60 employees of the prosecutor’s office and the security service of Ukraine remained in the occupied territory and are working against our state.”
Zelenskyy added that on Sunday he dismissed the Prosecutor General, Iryna Venediktova, from her position and fired Ivan Bakanov, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, citing the growing concerns about treason in their offices.
“Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national security of the state and the connections detected between the employees of the security forces of Ukraine and the special services of Russia pose very serious questions to the relevant leadership. Each of these questions will receive a proper answer.”
It has been 144 days since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In that time, Russia has fired more than 3,000 cruise missiles at populated areas of Ukraine and killed more than 10,000 civilians, according to the United Nations.
Zelenskyy said as violence spread through the region, members of the Ukrainian security services and law enforcement offices shared secret information with invading forces and cooperated with Russian officials.
“I want to thank everyone who participated in this operation,” Zelenskyy said. “It can truly be called self-purification.”
Dry brushing: It couldn’t be more affordable, requires minimal skill and offers an instant glow, but is it for everyone? Now that summer’s in full swing, discover the benefits of dry brushing and why it’s one of our favorite at-home body treatments for healthy, glowing skin.
If you’re prepping your body for summer, dry brushing is for you. Essentially, it involves gently “brushing” skin on the body with a coarse, natural fiber brush to stimulate blood flow and exfoliate the skin. This pre-shower ritual leaves the skin glowing and provides a relaxing self care experience.
The Benefits Of Dry Brushing
Variations of dry brushing have existed for thousands of years. Ancient Ayurvedic, Greek and Japanese cultures all used dry brushing techniques, believing that the practice increased circulation and stimulated the lymphatic system, helped digestion and even increased energy levels. The Ayurvedics believed dry brushing helped the body rid itself of toxins by removing dead skin and debris that blocked the pores.
There is a major benefit to gentle exfoliation that physically removes dead skin and build up. Unclogging pores, and removing dry, flaky skin, leads to buffed, glowy skin that can feel softer and appear smoother and more firm.
Fans of the practice also believe dry brushing encourages a temporary circulation boost that plumps the skin, and provides some lymphatic stimulation, allowing for easier flow and drainage. Plus, the ritual of spending a few minutes brushing the skin is an extremely relaxing way to unwind and re-energize.
Dry brushing should be done on healthy body skin only, and never on healing, broken or irritated skin. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Avoid using a dry brush on your face since the skin is more sensitive than on the rest of your body.” Large patches of healthy body skin on the back, stomach, chest, arms or legs are perfect areas to try dry brushing. However, areas affected by psoriasis, eczema, rashes, wounds or sunburn should be avoided.
Take a quick scan of your body before starting any dry brushing. Take note of any warts, moles and bumps, as you don’t want to spread any potential bacteria, irritate or break the skin of any vulnerable areas. If you do notice any flare ups, redness, or painful spots, hold off on dry brushing until the skin calms down in that area.
Otherwise, dry brushing is very much a “choose your own adventure.” Each step of the practice — from the pressure you apply, to the frequency of brushing and the brush itself — should be chosen according to your preference. The only advice we’d share is to use a lighter touch. A vigorous, hard exfoliation leaves your skin red and scratched.
It’s best to avoid dry brushing if you have sensitive skin because you are likely to notice irritation and redness. It’s worth asking a dermatologist for advice if you wish to use this technique and have senstive skin.
Selecting And Caring For Your Brush
Choose a long-handled coarse brush with bristles made of natural fiber. The aim is to perform a soft exfoliation that sends you into a relaxed state. Don’t select a brush that is too stiff and could be painful to the skin and instead, opt for a medium to firm brush. A brush with a long handle will help you get to awkward spots like your back or the backs of your thighs, but a brush that can be attached to the hand will give you a little more control over the pressure you apply to the skin.
As with all skin care, hygiene is key to a successful treatment and keeping your brush sanitary to reduce the risk of infection is important. Very Well Health recommends washing your bristles with gentle soap, rinsing well and setting it somewhere to dry out. Alternatively, you could clean the bristles with rubbing alcohol. Because of the skin that your brush will enviably collect over time, it’s best not to share your dry brush with another person.
How To Dry Brush: A 5 Minute Routine
The best time to dry brush is just before a shower, and the process should take you around five minutes. Don’t be overzealous with your application. One or two light brushes on each area is enough to stimulate without risking irritation or worse, scratches. Watch our Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar demonstrate a dry brushing routine in this In The Mix video. Otherwise, you can follow the steps below.
Before you begin, make sure both your body and your brush are dry. Scan your body in a mirror to check for any vulnerable patches of skin. If you like, add a little body oil to your brush before starting, to soften the bristles. We love the Stone Crop Body Oil. Take your brush and start by using soft strokes on the neck and shoulders. With your dry brush, swipe downward from the shoulders five times. Then move to the neck area. Sweep the entire neck area by taking the brush from under your chin and swiping dowards. You can do this five times.
Then, start work on the arms and hands, exfoliating around five times for each section. Begin exfoliating from the underarm and move towards the heart. Then take the brush to the back of the arm and swipe towards the chest. Lastly, exfoliate the lower arms and hands.
Next, its time to work the abdomen. Divide the area into the left and right abdomen. Start with one side of the lower abdomen, swiping for five times. Repeat the same motion on the other side of the abdomen.
Dry brush your feet by using an upwards sweeping motion for five times on each foot.
Move to the leg, thigh and hip, using the same motion for five times on each side.
Book an appointment at your nearest Eminence Organics Spa Partner to consult a trained esthetician and explore our products. What results have you seen with dry brushing? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.
No matter what sports you are into, training in the wrong sports bra makes you suffer. It makes you feel the sort of discomfort, soreness and sagging you never want. Here, nothing helps but a perfect bra type and fit. In this handy guide, you will be learning how to find the right sports bra for you.
With each running stride and body move, breasts move not only up and down but also side to side, simulating a butterfly pattern. If not supported, lifted, and held tight to the degree needed for a particular sport, breasts move excessively and cause a lot of inconveniences. Even worse, permanent stretching can cause breasts to drop. The best bra fit can maximize your lift and comfort.
How to find the best sports bra? Here is a surprising fact! Most women wear a smaller cup and a larger band than needed. Only 15 to 20% of women wear the best bras for their shapes. If you cannot go to a fitter for breast measurements every time you need a sports bra, check out the following details to determine which option works for you best.
Compression or encapsulation – Compression: Shelf bra styles are ideal for smaller cup sizes (A and B) or low to moderate-impact workouts. – Encapsulation: Scurr’s research suggests that women with large breasts than compression-style ones should opt for individual cups sports bras.
Racerback or wide straps – Racerback: They have a cinch in the back, so the straps anchor the bra closer to the body and provide more support. – Wide straps: Compared to T-backs, shoulder straps distribute weight better and are more adjustable and padded.
Pullover or back clasp – Pullover: Tank styles give the back more covering than clasps do. Those with all-over stretch, on the contrary, lack the rigid front straps, adjustability, and support to anchor large chests. – Back clasp: Clasps allow you to tighten the band, from which 70 percent of the bra’s support comes. They are ideal fits for larger breasts, which place more demand on the band.
DIY test for a perfect sports bra fit
Including the side panels, the cups, the band, and the straps are three points from which the support comes in sports bras. Straps Hold together the top of one strap and the centre of the corresponding cup in both hands, then pull. The less stretch gives the more motion control. Cups Tug the top and bottom of each cup for a stretch test. Again, the lesser gives more motion control. Then put on the bra. In both cases, whether compression or encapsulation style, the cup should hold the whole breast with no slippage. Band & side panels Slide your finger beneath the band between your breasts. It is a good fit if you should not able to pull the finger more than an inch from your chest. Set the clasp on the first eyelet for an adjustable band; if you have to use the last eyelet to get a snug fit, you had better go with a smaller band. Furthermore, stretch your arms overhead. If the band creeps up, it’s bigger than needed. Go for a smaller size in both cases.
Ever wondered how a smartphone, completely submerged in water to the point of destruction, remains in working condition? Good question. Water resistance, waterproof, and dust protected are just a few terms marketing gurus throw at consumers to give their products more rugged appeal. One area where it’s becoming more common is in the audio space, primarily with headphones. But what does that all really mean? Just how much H20 can your earbuds or over-ears sustain? The answer is in its IP rating.
The IP rating determines how resistant something is to environmental elements. Most IP numbers read IPXX: each “X” being a placeholder for a number. The first number represents the level of resistance to dust/particles and the second representing its ability to withstand liquid. To get a better idea how the IP rating system works, here’s a quick breakdown.
IPX0 – No protection
IPX1 – Protects from dripping water
IPX2 – Protects from vertically dripping water
IPX3 – Protects from sprays up to 60°
IPX4 – Protects from splashing water, no matter the direction
IPX5 – Protects from water jets at any direction
IPX6 – Protects from powerful water jets
IPX7 – Protects in water up to 3 feet (1 meter)
IPX8 – Protects when immersed in water over 3 feet
Whether resting on our necks or tucked away in our pockets, our earphones are constantly exposed to unfavorable elements such as sweat and debris. This makes choosing the right pair of earphones more a matter of your lifestyle. In shopping for a pair, you can’t go wrong with an IPX4-rated earphone. Phiaton is setting the standard for water and sweat-resistant protection without compromising sound or style as precedent in their BOLT BT 700 and BT 120 NC earphones.
Referred to as the “best name in Bluetooth buds,” by Digital Trends, Phiaton’s garnered acclaim for its wireless selections, though the brand’s currently making waves with its water-resistant earbud models. The BOLT BT 700 and BT 120 NC not only meet IPX4 standards with testing and certification, but also stay true to Phiaton’s premium sound signature and outdoor performance with notable features.
Both receivers offer standout Bluetooth connectivity that pairs perfectly with your smartphone and delivers high-quality audio. The BT 120 NC adds noise cancellation and boasts a new, innovative design that sits comfortably around the neck to accommodate on-the-go music lovers or workout fanatics. Black or white color schemes are available.
Those seeking a true wireless alternative to the BT 120 NC can rely on the BOLT BT 700 to provide them a similar listening experience through a more compact and portable form factor. Whichever the preference, both earphones live up to the brand’s pedigree for top-notch sound output, convenient controls, and most importantly, IPX4 water-resistant protection to tame body perspiration and wet elements from destroying your musical vibe.
Do dogs really eat poop? Yes, and not for the reasons you might think. Here’s the lowdown on why dogs eat poop, how to tell if your dog is sick and the truth about natural remedies to make your dog stop eating poop.
Is it normal for dogs to eat poop?
When dogs eat poop, it is actually a common behavior — especially among puppies and young dogs, according to Dr. Alex Yeager, an emergency veterinarian with VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She says the behavior, called coprophagia, which may seem repulsive to humans, is similar to toddlers putting everything in their mouths — it’s a way to learn about the world around them. But with dogs, there can be deeper, underlying medical issues. Let’s take a closer look at some of those reasons.
Why do dogs eat poop?
Dogs eat poop because they are following another dog’s example, it’s an attention-seeking behavior or they have anxiety. Female dogs commonly eat poop after they’ve given birth. The new mother may eat her puppies’ poop to keep the den clean. And she often licks her puppies to stimulate their need to poop. Sometimes her pups simply follow her example and begin the habit.
But for other dogs, eating poop can be an attention-seeking behavioral issue, even when the seemingly dirty habit triggers negative reinforcement from their pet parent, says Dr. Yeager.
Anxiety or stress may also be factors. Researchers have found connections between coprophagia and dogs exposed to harsh potty training methods. The thinking is that some dogs try to eat their poo before their pet parent discovers it and punishes them. They’re trying to hide the evidence, and eating it is their way of getting rid of it. This can even happen inside a crate, where it can become a learned behavior. Dogs kept in isolation may eat their poop as a result of feeling highly stressed and neglected.
My dog is eating his poop — is he sick?
There are several medical conditions that could be linked to dogs eating poop — coprophagia. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to check into, or rule out, these issues:
Some of these conditions have a straightforward treatment, such as deworming. Other times, it’s a temporary issue — dogs on steroids are extremely prone to coprophagia and will snack on anything they can find, including poop.
Is there any research on why dogs eat poop?
There isn’t a ton of research on this habit. If only we knew exactly what dogs are thinking!
But researchers at University of California, Davis surveyed thousands of dog owners in a 2018 study, that utilized data from previous studies to shed some light on the subject. During the study, they discovered about a quarter of the dogs ate poop at least one time in a six-month period. Meanwhile, about 16% of dogs were obsessive poopy eaters, eating more than six times. And they formed a tentative theory that the habit might be traced back to the ancestors of our canine companions — wolves.
Other findings include coprophagia being more common among female dogs, multi-dog households, dogs diagnosed with anxiety, dogs living in crowded or high-volume shelters and among dogs labeled greedy eaters — those that steal food from their fellow doggos.
For anxious dogs, anti-anxiety medications prescribed by your vet can be a huge help, says Dr. Yeager, to help your dog stop eating poop. If the issue is behavioral, it may take some time and patience, but experts agree that dogs can un-learn poop-eating.
Rhonda Renwick, a dog trainer accredited through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), volunteers her training services to the nonprofit Harrisburg’s Great Dog Program based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She’s used to helping other pet parents with their dogs’ behavioral issues.
So, when one of Rhonda’s own dogs, Bella, began eating poop, Rhonda did two things: she taught Bella the cue “leave it” and she became a backyard stalker. That is, she watched Bella do her business, as often as she could. And if Bella approached her poop, as if to eat it, Rhonda tried to be consistent by telling her to leave it. And here’s the most important part: When Bella listened to Rhonda and walked away from the poop, Rhonda heaped on the praise.
Bella thrived on that positive reinforcement, which eventually helped her kick the habit. Rhonda encourages fellow pet parents to develop an emotional bank account with their dogs. Investing in the relationship with your dog will pay dividends, if training is ever needed. It’s a way of recognizing that you love your dog, even when you don’t love one of his behaviors like poop eating.
Do home remedies stop dog from eating poop?
There are several products on the market that claim, when fed to dogs, will make their poop taste terrible, but Dr. Yeager says these products don’t actually help dogs kick the habit. Furthermore, she warns pet parents to check the ingredients, because some of these products contain garlic and onion, which are toxic to dogs. While they’re often billed as a quick fix, these products could do more harm than good.
Will diet changes help?
Sometimes your dog’s food isn’t satisfying him or providing enough nutrition. Investigate whether your dog might have a nutritional deficiency by talking to your veterinarian about high-quality, well-formulated food recommendations. Switching your dog’s food could put an end to his poop-eating days.
What should I do if my dog is eating cat poop?
To prevent this, Dr. Yeager says keep the litter boxes clean and scooped. Additionally, putting the litter boxes inside protective bins could solve the problem. The bins simply prevent dogs’ access to the kitty poop.
How do I stop my dog from eating poop in the crate?
This habit could have developed when your dog was housebroken, or a behavior he learned under stress within a crowded shelter. Shelter dogs should have access to both indoor and outdoor areas, but unfortunately not all shelters function this way. That’s according to Natahnee Miller, an associate certified IAABC member, who previously worked as a director of behavior care for a large shelter.
Natahnee offers the following tips to end poopy eating habits:
Try to manage the problem by keeping the yard clean.
Go outside with your dog, pick up the poop as soon as possible and take it away.
If you catch your dog attempting to eat his poop, interrupt him and re-direct him in the moment until you have the next tip underway.
Train them to a strong “leave it” cue.
Keep a clean space for your dog
Keep your doggy’s living area as clean as possible, including the yard. Dogs are more likely to go after old, hard poop that’s been cooking in the sun, versus fresh poop, says Dr. Yeager. She also encourages pet parents to take frequent, supervised walks with their dogs, because walk-induced poop captured in doggie bags will keep the yard cleaner, decrease the chance of future poop snacking and you’ll also enjoy healthy exercise together for a win-win-win.
In conclusion, although there’s still a lot we don’t understand about why dogs eat poop, there are many solutions for pet parents to pursue. Patience and consistency are key, along with a reminder of how much you ultimately love your dog.
A feng shui kitchen is a harmonious cooking space. When your kitchen is balanced and has a positive energy flow, life is better.
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Feng shui is an Asian interior design practice with a rich history, dating back over thousands of years.
According to the Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID), “Merging the theories of feng shui with contemporary interior design can curate intuitive interior environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but mindful of the user’s lifestyle, aspirations, and emotional experience of the space.”
The feng shui practiced today is a New Age Westernized version of the Chinese practice. In the 70s it became popular in the US. Purists feel that it has strayed far from its original roots.
If you’re not familiar with a feng shui kitchen layout, that’s not a problem. The Asian interior design practice doesn’t require you to be an expert. You can study feng shui interior design or hire a feng shui expert to help create your cooking space.
Feng Shui Kitchen Designs For 2022
Let’s take a look at some of the hottest feng shui kitchen designs today. With each example, we’ll show you why they’re unique.
Light Blue Kitchen
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A soft color like light blue creates a pleasant feng shui kitchen layout. This modern kitchen is an example of how positive qi can flow freely based on color and openness. The light blue walls serve as a backsplash for this rustic farmhouse look.
Kitchen Sink Countertop
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Feng shui kitchen design emphasizes the geometrical relationship among vital kitchen areas. This is an important element of healthy feng shui. In this example, simplicity and accessibility are the priorities.
Crema Quartz Countertops
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Geopathogen zones are the equivalent of qi energy. Negative colors impact the effects of geopathogenic zones on human activities.
The wrong color causes irritability, insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and diminished immune functions. In this example, the cream colored countertops create a soft and inviting kitchen.
In feng shui, the fifth celestial cure is color. The fastest way to transform a room with bad energy is to change its color. Be aware of all-white exteriors and interiors as they drain energy and signify morning. When you add splashes of bright colors like cherry or red. Cream is preferred over white in feng shui.
Feng Shui Farmhouse Kitchen
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Environmental psychologists view qi as a form of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). When viewed within this framework, qi becomes easier to measure. CFD theories and calculation procedures include studies of indoor airflow patterns in various conditions.
One rule with feng shui kitchen design and CFD is that the oven should not be next to a door. Outdoor wind currents could impact an oven’s temperature. In this example, the oven is tucked away in the middle and protected from unwanted drafts, both indoor and outdoor.
Feng Shui Kitchen Balance
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Decor and color are balanced in this feng shui kitchen. Orange, along with red, are closely associated with the joys of eating. These colors work better in a feng shui kitchen in smaller, yet impactful, doses.
Other Cabinetry Materials
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Good feng shui kitchens avoid black in the kitchen, due to its somewhat depressing effect and ability to visually shrink a space. Black is also very dramatic, but in the kitchen, drama can often feel cold and isolating.
Some modern kitchens are black and white; feng shui recommends that these stark contrast kitchens would benefit from accents in red, whether a tea towel or a teakettle or even a bowl of red apples on the countertop.
Command Position
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Feng shui recommends, however, avoiding altogether a black and white kitchen. Instead, pair a black countertop with earthy tones such as taupe or tan, or even olive, to lessen the contrast of color and increase the warmth and friendliness of the kitchen.
Soft Yellow Or Gold
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Along with earth tones, these soft, muted golds and yellows work beautifully in a feng shui kitchen. They evoke feelings of relaxation and comfortable intimacy (coziness), along with safety, security, and happiness. These are the colors of gathering and bonding, which is ultimately a dream kitchen’s, well, dream.
Modern Feng Shui Concept
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Your kitchen needs enough space for food storage and preparation. This modern feng shui layout is open and airy.
There is enough space for everything. Cooking and cleaning up after the meal preparation are ways to illustrate a person’s desire to have positive qi.
Feng Shui Kitchen Lighting
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The kitchen is the second room destination every morning. Keep the space as cheerful and “sunny” as possible. Exposure to sunlight affect us, as serotonin and melatonin production is stimulated and mood improved.
Feng Shui Functionality
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Keeping appropriately sharp kitchen knives to maintaining cupboard doors to close all the way to easily opened drawers, works together for the good of the whole kitchen. Chipped bowls should be replaced, and chipped paint should be touched up.
Spatial Perspective
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Common sense will tell you that a well-maintained kitchen is a reflection of good character. Kitchen design is no exception to this rule. This example is all about positive qi.
Feng Shui Kitchen Stove
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As a significant feng shui symbol of wealth, the stove is a powerful appliance and requires particular respect. Keep the stove clean and in excellent condition. Rotate through the stovetop elements (burners) to distribute the energy evenly and draw positive qi into your space and life.
Kitchen Mirror
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Feng shui recommends hanging a mirror to reflect the light and warmth of the stove. Mirrors play an important role in feng shui design. Every living space has a mirror. When you include one in your kitchen, the cooking experience is transformed with an added layer of dimension.
Color Scheme
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While a modern myth has permeated that a mirror in this position will double the wealth of the home, we don’t recommend holding your breath for that to just magically happen.
Kitchen Cleanliness
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Feng shui places great importance on cleanliness, particularly in spaces that involve health. Backsplashes, walls, and countertops should be wiped down frequently. Sweep and mop the floor for a clean foundation.
Clutter-Free Kitchen
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Kitchen countertops are a catch-all in a busy home. This is where you put your mail, pamphlets, homework, bills, and other miscellany can quickly take up the space that you need for food prep.
Kitchen Cabinets
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A good feng shui guideline is that only things that are used often should reside on the countertops. Everything else will look and feel like clutter and should be stored in a kitchen cupboard or closet.
Kitchen Cutlery
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Feng shui recognizes that knives make people feel uncomfortable. So, while it is popular to store knives along a wall-mounted magnetic strip or in a butcher block, a feng shui kitchen will tuck knives out of sight in a drawer
Feng Shui Cooking Utensils
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So many modern kitchens easily have fire (stove), water (sink), metal (appliances), and earth (color) represented, but it often takes a proactive stance in order to ensure that wood element is represented in the kitchen.
Feng Shui Kitchen Sink
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Incorporating wood can be as simple as placing fruit into a wooden bowl on the kitchen counter, or leaving a wooden cutting board or butcher block. Even a small potted plant, or a painting of a potted plant, would easily do the trick.
Wood Element
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Feng shui emphasizes reduction. Kitchens should only feature the things you need. With kitchen cleaning, removing items from cabinets and drawers to give them a good wipedown, constantly assess whether or not the item is used enough to warrant the real estate it requires in that cupboard.
Feng Shui Colors
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While you’re at it, you may as well organize your kitchen items during the cleaning process. It will make your kitchen function more efficiently and satisfactorily if like items are put with like – the toaster near the bread shelf, and baking needs near the measuring cups and spoons, for example.
Feng Shui Energy
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Dining rooms serve an important purpose in feng shui, that same purpose can be served within the kitchen. For those kitchens that are quite large layout, you may find that the best energy flows within and through the kitchen if there is a dining area within the kitchen itself.
Feng Shui Ceilings
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Feng shui experts will tell you that a square home will have better qi than a long, rectangular home. With kitchens, it doesn’t matter. Once you enter the home, different feng shui rules are applied.
One popular feng shui decor idea hanging metal pots and pans from the ceiling. While the copper pots are attractive and lend an air of authentic farmhouse to the kitchen, they are not good feng shui because heavy objects overhead tend to make us feel unsafe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ
What Happened To The Original Feng Shui Manuals?
Most of the original feng shui manuals were incinerated upon the orders of Mao Zedong. When the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was established in 1949, new reforms were passed and the practice of feng shui was made illegal. Mao believed the practice was based on superstitions, which meant it wasn’t real.
Who Is The Most Popular Feng Shui Designer On TikTok?
Cliff Tan is an architect and interior designer who makes short videos about feng shui. He has millions of followers on TikTok who tune in daily to learn how they can apply feng shui to their living spaces. Tan is from the UK and has been a professional architect since 2007.
Where Should A Kitchen Be Located In A Feng Shui Home?
Feng shui doesn’t follow restrictions on the location of a kitchen. The Asian design practice is gadget oriented. You can use functional remedies however you wish. Feng shui is applicable to apartments and offices, so you can use inexpensive gadgets or expensive decor items like a feng shui crystal tree.
What Are The Differences Between The Form School And Compass School Of Feng Shui Design?
The Form School relates to the physical composition of landscape design and urban planning. The Compass School enters on time, space, and orientation. Both schools are the two main feng shui schools of design.
What Is The Aspirin Of The Feng Shui Medicine Bag?
Mirrors are the go-to cure among feng shui experts. Large wall mirrors are better than mirror tiles because tiles fragment images. A whole image represents harmony, while fragmented images represent chaos.
How Can A Mirror Provide An Exit For Blocked Energy?
If you live in a small space that only has a front door, hang a mirror to create an artificial backdoor or energy exit. Watch how your indoor atmosphere is transformed. When you remove the mirror, you will see how your interior space feels closed.
Feng Shui Kitchen Conclusion
Environmental psychologists argue that feng shui does not affect living environments. The problem is how qi cannot be detected or measured. Qi is positive energy, so its existence is questionable. However, feng shui has been around for 6,000 years. If qi didn’t exist, people wouldn’t practice feng shui.
Pale pastels are good kitchen colors. They radiate the best feng shui. If you live in a cool climate, pale peach, apricot, lemon, or pink hues will provide positive qi energy for your kitchen space.
Madolline Gourley was traveling from Australia to Canada when she was detained in Los Angeles.
Gourley planned to house-sit in exchange for accommodations but border officials didn’t believe her.
Most of the comments she’s received about how she was treated have been positive and empathetic.
After being detained and asked whether she had an abortion by a US border official, Madolline Gourley told Insider she’s shocked by the response she’s received to her story going viral.
The 32-year-old was traveling from Brisbane, Australia, to Canada where she planned to house- and cat-sit in exchange for accommodations. After landing in Los Angeles, Gourley was detained by American border officials who didn’t believe her story and questioned her for three hours.
During that time, a US border officer asked her repeatedly whether she was pregnant, and if she recently had an abortion. Gourley said no, but told Insider she thought about what the response would have been if she had said yes, and whether that would have gotten her deported quicker.
“I think a lot of people who’ve read this story are most horrified at that and I can see why, because of everything going on over there,” she said.
Last month, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that recognized a person’s right to an abortion.
Gourley was eventually deported for breaching the conditions of a visa-waiver program. She said other house-sitters have reached out to her with similar stories of having issues while traveling on this visa. Gourley said The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia told her that US Customs and Border Protection should have provided her with documentation that outlined why she was detained, but Gourley never received any paperwork.
While she said some people think she’s lying about being asked about having an abortion, most of the comments she’s received have been positive and empathetic.
“People just really feel sorry for the questioning and treatment I got while being held in detention,” she told Insider. “I feel it was out of line for the officer to ask the pregnancy question again, and the abortion question.”
Gourley said her treatment from the US border official won’t deter her from traveling to the US, but said if she had never visited the country before and this was her first experience, she’d be mortified.
“For people that are coming to the United States for a holiday or a vacation, and that’s the first person they’re interacting with on US soil … it doesn’t make you wanna go to the United States,” she said.
Gourley has tried contacting US Customs and Border Protection about the incident but said she hasn’t heard back.
US Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment.
Gourley has previously freelanced for Business Insider.
We wait for summer to finally appear, and when it does, it’s far too easy to relax and forget about our summer skin care. Instead of being the grasshopper who sang all season, we’re planning ahead to protect against sun damage. Read on for seven skin care vows for summer so the best time of year doesn’t last forever in the form of skin damage.
7 Summer Skin Care Tips
Summer Vow #1: Reapply A High SPF Sunscreen
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Sunscreen is one of the most (if not the most) important steps in your skin care routine. But, applying any old product isn’t always enough and there are a couple of things to consider.
Set yourself up for success with a high SPF product — a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more is essential for skin protection against the sun. Any SPF from your makeup is a bonus but not enough on its own. If you want to avoid sun damaged skin on the face and body, apply (and reapply) sunscreen regularly. SkinCancer.org suggests using 1 oz, or two tablespoons of sunscreen on exposed body parts, reapplying every two hours depending on your activity. For the face, a pea-sized amount or ⅓ of a teaspoon is enough for your first application. If you’re dipping in and out of the water with water-resistant sunscreen, you still need to note the reapplication times on the instructions.
Keep in mind there is still potential for sun damage while sitting indoors. UV rays can penetrate windows while relaxing inside with the air conditioner or driving on a sunny day.
Summer Vow #2: Establish A Nighttime Skin Care Routine
Sun exposure, extreme heat and chlorine are just a few of the environmental factors that ravage our skin during summer. Our Monoi Age Corrective products help replenish moisture and smooth skin overnight to reveal a youthful glow by morning, essential during the hot summer months. The Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face & Neck is deeply hydrating and is designed to diminish the visible signs of aging with monoi and an Argan Stem Cell Complex. Apply it to your face and neck and leave it on to work its magic overnight. For the rest of your body, use the Monoi Night Body Cream. Shea butter, jojoba oil and the same Argan Stem Cell Complex help to hydrate and repair dry skin from head to toe.
Summer Vow #3: Avoid Using Expired Sunscreen
We know your intentions were good when you purchased that huge tube of sunscreen five years ago but it’s time to let go. According to the Mayo Clinic, in the US, sunscreens are required to remain at their original strength for three years. Anything close to this date should be replaced. If the timeline of the product is shorter than that three year window, an expiration date should be printed on the product. However, if the consistency is off, the smell is strange or the color has shifted, there’s a good chance your SPF product is not as effective as it should be, even before its expiration date.
Summer Vow #4: Don’t Allow Sweat And Grime To Linger
Heat, sweat and bacteria are the unwelcome trio of summer skin nightmares. All three factors trapped together create the perfect environment for clogged pores, problem skin and summer acne on the body. If past summers were marred by unpleasant skin issues or summer acne, now’s the time to reduce these occurrences by reviewing your clothing.
On warm days, change your clothes frequently to reduce the amount of sweat, oil and dirt that irritate the skin. Try and wear flowy clothing or natural fibers instead of tighter, poly blends. If working out, try sweat proof active wear that keeps you cool and absorbs perspiration. Don’t spend too much time in your workout clothes once your exercise is done unless you want sweat to remain on your face and body
For the face, you can keep that fresh-faced glow with the Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser. It’s a gentle, multi-action exfoliating cleanser that washes away impurities, removes surface debris and smooths the look of the skin. You can also target your breakouts with our Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum and Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser to clarify the look of your complexion and leave your summer sorrows behind.
Summer Vow #5: Exfoliate The Face And Body
Small actions can have a big impact on any “bacne” (body acne, of course), keratosis pilaris, dry spots and red patches that are much easier to ignore in winter.
Keen to show off those shoulders and back this summer? Consider getting them in the best shape by booking a back facial at your local spa to exfoliate, treat and perform extractions on the hard to reach areas that can easily collect sweat and bacteria, leading to clogged pores and breakouts. Goodbye summer acne!
If your skin is dull and scaly after a long winter, slough off that lackluster layer of dead skin cells to reveal smooth and glowing summer skin. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dry brushing your back, thighs, glutes, arms and legs before a shower is a great way to exfoliate, stimulate blood circulation and unclog pores to defend against the build up of sweat and dirt. It also encourages lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage technique that encourages the movement of lymph fluids to remove waste and toxins from the body.
Alternatively, a scrub specially formulated for full-body exfoliation is a great way to refresh the skin. Our antioxidant-rich Blueberry Soy Sugar Scrub and hydrating Coconut Sugar Scrub are both wonderfully-scented ways to uncover beautifully polished skin.
Summer Vow #6: Wash Away Chlorine
Planning to spend lots of time at the pool this summer? If your skin sits on the more sensitive side of the scale, a chlorine rash is a very real issue. According to Health.com, a chlorine rash is more likely to occur in a pool with a higher level of chlorine such as a hotel pool or public pool. The risk of incurring a rash seems to increase when you spend longer in the pool and can leave the skin feeling dry and uncomfortable, or worse,red and itchy. Thankfully though, these types of rashes aren’t contagious, and are thought to occur because chlorine “strips away the surface layer of oil” that usually locks in moisture.
One way to minimize the effects of a chlorine rash or skin drying out is to change out of your chlorinated swimsuit after swimming. Shower thoroughly to get the chlorine off and apply a moisturizer to restore a feeling of hydration. If the rash worsens, we’d advise going to a doctor.
Summer Vow #7: Prioritize Sleep
Are we the only ones who feel exhausted when summer draws to a close? Early morning hikes, road trips that require early rising and lots of long summer nights take their toll in the form of dark circles and shorter sleep cycles.
Sleep is important for your skin’s health in general — the concept of ‘beauty sleep’ isn’t just a saying. According to Healthline.com, poor sleep can result in skin that ages faster and has less time to repair itself from environmental stressors. Snoozing at least eight hours a day will go a long way to eliminate those raccoon eyes that may have plagued you in the past, not to mention keeping you in good stead for all your future summer activities.
Do you swear by any summer skin care vows that haven’t made the list? We’d love to hear them. Tell us in the comments below.
I had the pleasure of visiting a beautiful homestay in Kanha, M.P. (a MIAGO partner-stay) on the boundary of the Kanha Tiger Reserve (near the Mukki Gate) late last year. And I have stunning photographs from my visit which I just could not go without sharing on the blog here 🙂
The tiger reserve had not yet opened up for the season so we could not go for a safari in the depths of the forest but we got to enjoy some gorgeous sights in and around the area. The sunsets during the monsoons hit very different. The slow tribal life, young boys playing football next to a beautiful water reservoir, really good Blue Tokai coffee all the way here in the middle of literally nowhere, walks through patches of tall grass, insane yum food cooked by the couple that runs the homestay, a tribal wedding, Scamp the doggo, the hundreds of collected beer bottles on display on top of the bookshelves. It was all so cosy and easy somehow. Like we were going back home. It was lovely!
You can ofcourse book your stay here through the MIAGO website HERE and get all the other details and info you may be looking for. I’m just here sharing the photos that still manage to steal a chunk of my heart 🙂
Call centers (Contact Centers) are notoriously loud (fact). It’s makes it difficult to hear and be heard in such a crowded environment. Even if there are only a few people in the same room, talking over one another can be a serious problem when dealing with customers. Let’s take a look at some of the best rated and wallet friendly headsets. Keep in mind that compatibility will vary by phone.
At such a modest price, this is the perfect entry level headset. It is very light, has an adjustable headband/mic, provides great audio, and comes standard with a noise canceling microphone. It has a 270 degree bendable boom mic, and you’ll hear your customer clearly and be heard by them because of the HD Voice and Wideband sound. Just in case your customers are yelling at you, it comes with a PeakStop technology that will protect your hearing from sudden loud spikes in audio. This headset requires a bottom cable / amplifier. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
This headset is a big step up from the above Biz 1500 model. You’ll have all the same standard features, i.e noise canceling microphone, wideband audio, PeakStop technology, but even more goodies with this one. The Biz 2300 is a beefier version of the above with a Kevlar reinforced cord and an unbreakable 360 degree spinning boom microphone. You won’t sacrifice any comfort for toughness. Better noise cancellation, higher quality audio and voice, and much tougher. You cannot go wrong with this headset. This headset requires a bottom cable / amplifier. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
The Plantronics EncorePro series headsets are very similar to the Jabra Biz series. They also come with a great noise canceling microphone, Wideband audio, and hearing protection VIA SoundGuard technology. To boast its toughness, Plantronics laser welds its joints, has a flexible unibody boom, and uses aircraft grade aluminum. It comes with very comfortable foam ear cushions and a lightweight adjustable headband. This headset requires a bottom cable / amplifier. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
The HW720 is the top of the line corded headset that Plantronics offers. It’s designed to give more luxurious feel to its users. It comes with plush leatherette ear cushions, an extendable microphone, and reinforced lightweight headband. Noise canceling microphone, Wideband audio, and SoundGuard technology are standard. The audio will be more crisp and the noise canceling microphone with reduce more noise with the HW720. In addition to all of the features, it’s just an overall good looking headset.
The Plantronics Savi 8220 Wireless headset is one of the newest headsets on the market. It has some of the best options available. You can connect this headset to 3 devices at the same time. You can connect it to a desk phone, a computer via USB, and a cellphone via Bluetooth. You will have some of the best wireless range on the market at almost 500ft line of sight. Another really great feature of this headset is the active noise canceling it has in the earphones. It will block out noise if you are in a loud place. Not only will it block out noise for the user but it has a great noise cancelling microphone. Comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now.
The Jabra Engage 75 Headset is one of the newest additions to Jabra. It has some very nice features such as connecting it to 5 devices at once! You can connect it to your desk phone, 2 computers via USB, and 2 Bluetooth devices. Crazy right? It has a great noise canceling microphone, and great audio quality so you and your customers can communicate well. You will have great range and talk as well. You will get around 500ft line of sight wireless range, and around 13 hours a talk time. Another great thing is you have a built in busy light on the headset so your coworkers won’t bug you when you are on a call. This headset also has some of the best security available, with 65-bit AES encryption, and 128-bit authentication. This headset is very light and comfortable to wear all day. Comes with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Click here to buy now.
Poly offers the new Voyager 4320 with a fresher and updated design , the headband has more paddling and the earcups blocks most of the unwanted noise in the environment. The bendable microphone boom arm has the newest Acoustic Fence Technology from Poly that makes a terrific job by blocking most of the unwanted noises in the environment and can block most of the unwanted noise from the user (like the munch of chips for example), the headset can be used as a wireless headset or as a corded headset in your computer. The battery talk time is amazing as it offers up to 24 hours of continues talk time, that can be translated in 47 hours of streaming and up to 50 days of standby time. Get yours HERE.
A nice addition to the new Voyager 4310 or 4320 headset is the new Poly Voyager Office Base , that allows you use your Voyager headset with virtually any desk phone, plus use the headset with your computer and still can take your headset out of the office and keep using it with your smart phone or tablet. Get your base HERE.
Poly offers the Voyager Focus 2 Office covering both ears with the new Digital Hybrid Active Noise canceling with different levels of graduation allowing the user to choose how much ANC to use depending the situation. The Focus 2 Office is a Bluetooth Class 1 headset with a range of up to 300 feet on line of sight, discrete microphone boom arm with mute action by swinging the boom arm up or down and can be used on either side. The microphone boom comes with the latest Acoustic Fence Technology allowing the user to virtually avoid almost all the noise of the user environment. The Focus 2 Office can be used with the desk phone, with the computer via USB-A and with your smart phone and can be used out of the office as was designed for those people that need the best sound quality on any place. Get yours HERE.
Active Noise Canceling Explained:
Polys Acoustic Fence Technology explained:
In conclusion, I would recommend either the Jabra Engage 75 or the Poly Voyager Focus 2 Office. Both are great headsets for your call/contact center, if you need a headset for a loud environment, go with the Focus 2 Office. If your office isn’t too loud, go with the Engage 75. Either way they are both great choice.
