April 2010

Can I interest you in a scoop of Deep Chocolate, Black Mission Fig or Capraccino? These are just a few of the enticing flavors of LaLoo’s Goats Milk Ice Cream -- America’s first guilt free ice cream. LaLoo’s ice cream is formulated to appeal to the traditional super premium ice cream connoisseur but with the benefit of greater nutrition function. Life is pretty good for the goats that make milk for LaLoo’s. These antibiotic-free, growth hormone-free goats graze on the 350 acres of lush green grass and thistleberry on the hillside of California’s Sonoma Valley. The milk they provide is the key ingredient in a tasty ice cream that is lower in fat, lower in lactose and easier to digest than cow’s milk. One ½ cup serving of LaLoo’s Deep Chocolate Ice Cream: 160 calories/6 grams of fat – One ½ cup serving of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate: 250 calories/11 grams of fat. That is great news for ice cream lovers. Especially now that a new study from the American Dietetic Association found that just thinking about ice cream gave testers a mental pick-me-up. Imagine what actually eating ice cream can do for you. If you are looking for a healthy, sweet treat, mental pick-me-up you should give LaLoo’s ice cream a try. Kate Hudson is rumored to be a big fan.

Our culture associates lush, long and fluttery eyelashes with youth. So in the continuing pursuit of a youthful appearance many of you may have considered lash enhancers. If Latisse worked for Brooke Shields it should be safe right? Well, I did a little research on the subject and I learned that in September of 2009 the FDA sent a letter to Allergan, the manufacturer of Latisse, saying that the company downplayed the potential side effects of their lash enhancing drug. Side effects that may include delayed diagnosis of glaucoma, permanently darkened skin at the application site, permanently darker eye pigmentation and persistent redness and irritation. The way I figure it, eye lash enhancers need more testing before I would be willing to give them a try. Might I suggest my new favorite lash enhancing mascara -- Telescopic Explosion Mascara by L’Oreal Paris.

If you are reading this message and you have not seen a physician for a complete physical exam in over 12 months – PLEASE make an appointment to do so today. I know it can be scary, but it could also save your life. Don’t be afraid to take charge of your health. As women we MUST be supportive of each other and proactive when dealing with our health. Make the time to be good to you by having a yearly check up.

Good Health!

Terry

“Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?”
~George Carlin