Resolve to finally lose weight this new year. With the help of our diet plan, you'll see results by February.
After January 1, calorie amnesia comes to an end—and you’re officially out of excuses for nibbling on tree-shaped cookies for breakfast and lunching on gift buckets of cheese popcorn. But when the season of splurging is over, you need more than good intentions to start eating right. That’s why we loaded this supersimple, mix-and-match, 1,300-calorie-per-day menu plan with magic ingredients that are satisfying and scientifically proven to boost weight loss. Get ready to lose 15 pounds in six weekswithout hunger.
Prepare 1 packet plain instant oatmeal with hot water, according to package directions. Top with 2 teaspoons honey, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, and 3⁄4 cup fresh raspberries (or 3⁄4 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed).
Skinny secret! Oatmeal helps you blast off belly fat. In a study, people who ate whole grains like oatmeal as part of a diet lost more around their middles than people who ate refined grains.
Whisk together 1 large egg, 2 large egg whites, 1⁄2 cup chopped tomato, and 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled. Cook the egg mixture over medium heat (without stirring) in a small skillet coated with cooking spray for 4 minutes or until eggs are firm. Flip and cook other side for 2 minutes more. Serve with 1 slice whole-grain toast with 2 teaspoons trans fat–free margarine.
Skinny secret! Crack an egg. Eating protein in the morning will make you feel fuller all day long and help you lose weight.
Sauté 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet for 1 minute. Add 3 ounces steak, thinly sliced, and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1⁄4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; sauté for another 3 minutes. Toss with 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1⁄4 diced avocado, 1⁄4 cup canned no-salt-added corn, and 1 tablespoon Italian dressing.
Cook 1⁄2 cup whole-grain penne pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Return pot to heat, and add 1⁄2 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup chopped zucchini, and 1⁄4 cup spaghetti sauce; cook for 7 minutes. Stir pasta into sauce. Top with 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon toasted pine nuts.
Skinny secret! People who bulk up on veggies lose 25 percent more weight than people who just trim the fat in their diets.
Heat 1 frozen meal, 300 calories or fewer (such as Kashi Southwest Style Chicken), and 2 cups frozen vegetables in microwave. Top warm vegetables with 1 tablespoon fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
Skinny secret! Women who regularly eat frozen entrées lose 30 to 35 percent more weight than other dieters (probably because the portions are controlled).
Mix 3 ounces light tuna in water, drained; 5 chopped jumbo black olives; 2 chopped celery ribs; juice from 1⁄2 lemon; and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place tuna mixture on 1 piece toasted whole-grain bread, and top with 1⁄2 cup mixed lettuce greens. Top with another piece of toasted whole-grain bread, and serve with 1 small orange on the side.
Stir 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder into 1 1⁄2 cups low-sodium lentil soup (such as Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup-Light in Sodium), and heat in microwave. Top with 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt; serve with 1 whole-grain pita, cut into triangles. Enjoy 1⁄2 cup grapes on the side.
Skinny secret! Start your meal with soup, and you’ll eat 20 percent fewer total calories than you would if you skipped the soup. Why? Soup fills you up. (It could translate into a 10- to 15-pound loss in a year.)
Preheat broiler. Spread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard on 1 (2-ounce) skinless piece of rotisserie chicken; place on foil. Broil for 7 minutes or until mustard is browned. Sauté 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves in a skillet for 1 minute. Add 1 small potato, cut into wedges, and 2 cups chopped kale; sauté for 15 minutes. Drizzle all with juice from 1⁄2 lemon.
Top 2 crisp bread crackers (like Wasa Crackers) with a total of 3⁄4 ounce shaved fresh Parmesan cheese and 2 dried figs, thinly sliced.
Skinny secret! A small bit of a flavor-packed seasoning, like Parmesan cheese, helps you enjoy your low-cal food more, so you eat less.
Skinny secret! Eat a few nuts and you’re likely to eat 200 calories less per day. Nuts are high in fiber and protein, both of which help keep you satisfied.
Stir 2 teaspoons honey into 1 1⁄2 cups (12 ounces) brewed green tea, and enjoy with 1 whole-grain cookie (such as Kashi Oatmeal Dark Chocolate).
Skinny secret! Green tea is a great preworkout drink: It increases your endurance by as much as 24%, which means you may exercise longer, thus burning even more calories.
Skinny secret! Women who added apples to their daily routinewithout changing anything else about what they atelost 2 pounds in 10 weeks, according to one study. We added nut butter for protein to help keep you satisfied.
Top 6 ounces fat-free blueberry yogurt (such as Brown Cow Nonfat Yogurt) with 1⁄2 cup enriched whole-grain cereal (such as Total) and 1⁄4 cup pomegranate seeds.
Skinny secret! Want a great body? Breakfast cereal can help you get it. Fortified cereals boost your vitamin B6 levels, which help you keep healthy lean muscle while losing fat, according to Spanish researchers.
Preheat broiler. Cut 1 grapefruit in half, and spread 2 teaspoons honey on top. Broil for 7 minutes or until the edges are golden. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.
Skinny secret! People who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost 3.6 pounds in 12 weeks—3 pounds more than those who didn’t. The grapefruit eaters had smaller waistlines, too.
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No diet will make the stones go away. The only viable solution to significant gallbladder pain is removing the gallbladder.
No diet will make the stones go away. The only viable solution to significant gallbladder pain is removing the gallbladder. Would you like to video or text chat with me?
What should the person with gallstones eat and not to eat?Some say coffee and grapefruit is good and some say to more What should the person with gallstones eat and not to eat?Some say coffee and grapefruit is good and some say to avoid.What is the verdict?
Im worried I have gallstones made a appointment in 2 weeks . Feel bloated allmost all the time wrose when i eat more Im worried I have gallstones made a appointment in 2 weeks . Feel bloated allmost all the time wrose when i eat . Should i be worried or scared?
I know I have Gallstones but it's getting worse. I used to be able to just eat a small amount of healthy food and more I know I have Gallstones but it's getting worse. I used to be able to just eat a small amount of healthy food and be ok. Then I started hurting no mat?
As the bottled water industry grows exponentially in our Island, so are the lies and deception consumers are fed. Many Jamaicans are being misled to believe that the highly priced bottled water they are consuming is actually natural spring water. According to a recent study done by Food & Water Watch company titled "Take Back the Tap," about 64 percent of bottled water comes from municipal tap water sources.
The study further went on to reveal that the beverage industry has capitalized on bottled water sale as a profit centre, and to replace stagnant soft drink sale. In 2016, bottled water sales surpassed soft drink for the first time as the largest U.S category by volume. The marketing hype of drinking several gallons of bottled water a day to be in good health, is one of their latest marketing strategies
What most people purchased as natural spring water, is basically filtered piped or tap water. The bottled water industry has promoted its product as the way to good health and a clean diet, as a result targeting health conscious individual. In addition, many skeptics believed that they also subtly suggest that bottled water is superior to tap water during their campaign and advertisements. This is the reason several persons tend to avoid drinking water from the tap and stock up on bottled water.
It’s not that I am saying that drinking water will not improve your health, but misleading people to think that they are paying for naturally pure water is totally unethical. Furthermore, the health implications of drinking bottled water when compared to drinking tap water are mind boggling. Various studies have revealed that, bottled water have been supplemented with certain mineral such as Sodium and Potassium, causing increase levels of these elements that are harmful for people at risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Increase temperatures of bottled water when left in a hot car or other environment, is responsible for the release of antimony from polyethylene terephthalate plastics used for water bottles. Antimony is a regulated contaminant that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even chronic health effects in drinking water. Additionally, over consuming certain minerals like Fluoride can harm our bodies. For instance, levels of fluoride above 1.5 mg/L would increase our risk of dental fluorosis, despite its benefits in protecting us from tooth decay. It is a concern that bottled water contains fluoride levels that are 12% to 218% of the recommended daily intake, much higher than that of tap water (0% to 62%)
Needless to say, that plastic bottles don’t do good for our environment either. Most times these products end up in our drains, rivers and oceans. This creates a myriad of environmental health challenges in our country such as flooding and solid waste management issues. A 2017 study calculated that 18 trillion pounds of plastic has been produced globally between 1960 and 2015, 79 percent of which (about 14 trillion) has accumulated in landfills or natural environment including in our oceans.
In conclusion, deceiving the public to think they are purchasing one thing while being sold something different is never acceptable and is totally unethical.
I bet you have, this feeling of being out of control is known as Sleep Paralysis. Many Jamaicans would claim they have been held down by evil spirit while others said they have even seen ghosts. According to an article written by the NHS Choice; “sleep paralysis is the temporary inability to move or speak that happens when you're waking up or, less commonly, falling asleep.”
So in essence, your brain has woken up but your body is still in a state of sleep, which normally cause the muscles to be paralyzed. Despite, the muscles of the body being briefly paralyzed, you are still able to breath and even see in some cases.
It has been noted in several research that sleep paralysis has been experienced by majority of the population at some time in their live. Researchers have even went on to say that most of these occurrences take place while the individual is sleeping on his or her back. Sleep paralysis may even cause individuals to experience hallucination, this is reason they may have sense ghost or evil spirit in their presence. This terrifying but harmless experience can last from few seconds to even minutes.
Sleep deprivation - the less sleep you get and the more exhausted you are, the more likely you are to experience sleep paralysis.
Family History - family history plays a very important role in our health and wellness, thus sleep paralysis is just one more thing in our life it will impact on.
Sleep paralysis is also being rumored to be linked to mental illnesses such as bipolar and stress therefore, it’s important to check with your doctor if you have any of these concerns:
To reduce and eliminate the occurrence of sleep paralysis is to have a healthy sleeping life and to take care of your personal health through regular exercise and a proper diet.
As the reality of the New Year sets in, many Jamaicans are eager to drop all the pounds they have packed on during the festive season. Needless to say though, a lot of us will be in the same spot as we were last year or even the year before. Within a month or two many of us would have lost all hope in accomplishing our weight loss goal, mainly because we have made the very same mistakes year after year. Against that back ground, here are the five biggest mistakes we make when trying to lose weight;
According to a research done by the University of Copenhage, a person who works out for 30 minutes a day will lose 40% more fat than someone who works out for a longer period. Shocked? Don’t be, this is because the longer you work out, your body will resort to using your muscles to fuel your workout. Remember fat is the fuel use to keep the muscles in the body active hence, the less muscle in the body the less fat you will burn at the end of your work out. In addition, the body reads exercise as a stressor, therefore when the body is stressed it will produces cortisol. Elevated cortisol due to long periods of exercise may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels, retention of fat around the mid-section and slowing down of the immune system. In essence it’s best to do short high intervals work out for a maximum of 45 minutes a day.
Working out six to seven days a week does not give the body adequate time to rest. Rest plays a very crucial part in muscle recovery. Remember when you are working out you are not building muscles but rather tearing them down. This means that the body will need time to heal and rejuvenate for your next work out. Another important part of resting the body is getting adequate sleep. Ever noticed after a good night’s rest, how flat your tummy looks? This is because during sleep your body produces hormones that burn fat. According to a research published by Annals of Internal Medicine, getting less than seven hours of sleep can undo the benefits of dieting. As outlined in the study; 50% of weight loss by dieters who got adequate sleep were fat, while dieters who cut back on sleep loss less fat. The study even further explained that dieters who did not get adequate sleep were hungrier; they were also less satisfied after meals and lack energy to exercise. In summary working out 3-4 times per week and getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night should do the trick.
Not eating enough food to provide the body with sufficient energy will put the body under stress and by extension slows down your metabolism. This action also sends the body into survival mode, this means it will hold on to the existing fat and slows down the process of burning it so you won’t lose energy. It does this to prevent itself from starving and also providing energy to operate the vital organs. This very same reaction can take place when you restrict yourself from eating certain food; hence letting the body becomes deficient in certain nutrients. As stated by a dietitian who works at the Western Regional Health Authority, “No food is bad”. Just make sure you are eating in moderation while focusing on eating healthier, which is eating more natural foods. If you eat healthy 80% of the time you will only need to work out 20% of the time. This means that what you put in the body is four times more important than any work out.
Did you know that often times when you feel hungry you are actually thirsty? Drinking water is one of the easiest things you will ever do to lose weight. Drinking water aids in digestion of food, the proper functions of organs and also makes you feel full so you will eat less. Not drinking enough water can slow down your metabolism and hence reduces the burning process. There are countless reasons why drinking enough water is a vital part of any weight loss program, but more so it’s very important in the body’s daily function. Remember water is life.
Ever heard the saying, will power is a diminishing resource? All of us at some time in our life have set out to accomplish some dreams, but over time that level of will and determination fades in the distant. One factor that could combat such a thing when trying to lose weight is doing physical activities that you love. Dancing, Kickboxing, Running whatever that is convenient and not burdensome for you to do.
Most importantly it is vital to listening to your body, do not over-exercise, over-eat or vice versa, but rather do everything in moderation. Once you practice these five steps listed above you will realize that losing weight is not so difficult and burdensome after all.
With the recent buzz in the media about the outbreak of hand foot and mouth disease in our schools, Jamaican parents are frantic with fear and hoping that their children do not contract the disease. One of the latest news published by the Gleaner mentioned that there were approximately 313 reported cases of the disease from a total of 98 schools in the island. The only four parishes that have not yet been affected are Trelawny, Hanover, Clarendon and Manchester. But what is this hand foot and mouth disease? Should you be worried?
As outlined on the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention website, Hand foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. However, it can sometimes occur in adults. This disease should not be confused with foot and mouth disease or otherwise called hoof and mouth disease that only affects cattle, swine and sheep, as these two diseases are not related and are cause by different viruses.
Early symptoms are usually fever, loss of appetite, sore throat and malaise, a day or two after the fever a child will start to develop painful sores in the mouth as well as small red blisters around the mouth, palm of the hand, sole of the feet, elbows, knees, buttocks and other parts of the body such as the genitals. These blisters may turn in ulcers which most times are painless. The thing that parents should pay attention to though, is that the painful sores in the mouth may result in dehydration and weight loss in their child as it would be difficult for him or her to swallow.
This disease most times only last for about a week however, it is during this time that the illness is most contagious. The infected individual can spread the virus when they cough; sneeze and the droplets are inhaled by people around them. A person can also get infected by touching an object contaminated with the virus such as toys, door knobs and then touch their eyes, nose and mouth. The virus can also spread through blister fluid and stool from an infected person hence, to help others from getting infected, you should stay home while you are sick and keep children at home until their fever and blisters have healed.
This will help in the transmission but not totally eliminates it as, the virus can still lives in a person body for weeks even after symptoms disappear. This means that it’s very important to seek medical advice as to when it’s safe to send your child back to school or when you can return to work. The hand foot and mouth disease as no treatment or vaccine, this disease is caused by a virus and antibiotic does not work against viruses. To relief symptoms doctors may prescribe a mouth wash or spray that numbs mouth pain and over the counter medications to reduce pain and fever. Children however, should never be given aspirin as it may result in other complications.
Here now are things you can do to help protect yourself and your children from getting hand foot and mouth disease; wash your hands often with soap and wash especially after changing diapers and using the bathroom, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contacts with an infected person such as hugging, kissing, sharing of utensils and disinfect frequently touched areas for example door knobs and toys.
Remember your health is your responsibility so be healthy today, for more information on hand foot and mouth disease please visit your nearest health facility.
My first encounter with this word was about five years ago in college. My lecturer had given us a paper to write on the difference between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, which would include their pros and cons. What was astonishing to me then was why this approach to health care was not as popular as the pharmaceutical approach?
Many have theorized that the drug industry is a very lucrative business and has the power to control the health care industry and the media. Adding to that point, there have even been reports of pharmaceutical companies manipulating doctors and even pharmaceutical representatives in promoting their drugs.
Some even have said that the pharmaceutical industry by no means is in the business of health, healing, cures or wellness but rather disease maintenance and symptom management. In other words, if all our illnesses were to be cured and the population had optimum health, there would not be the need for the pharmaceutical industry, which reiterates the point that they do not intend to cure diseases. With that in mind, nutraceutical which is a "Food, or parts of food, that provide medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease,"(DeFelice, 1989), maybe very foreign to many Jamaicans, more so the multifarious health benefits that are attributed to their products. Against that background, here is a list of some common foods and their health benefit that we should incorporate in your diet.
It is important to know that a lot of our pharmaceuticals are manufactured using synthetic product e.g. minerals obtained from stones. Stone was never apart of man’s diet hence, some of these product do not benefit us in anyway but rather a placebo effect. To couple with that point, most nutrients used to make pharmaceutical products are extracted from it source and added with other nutrients and by-product such as enzymes which may not result in the same effects or benefits as it would in its natural form. In conclusion, my intention is to solely educate all Jamaicans of the benefits of taking a holistic and natural approach to their health. Healthy environment = healthy food = healthy people take your health in your own hands today.
With the recent increase of corsets wearing by celebrities in Jamaica and around the world, many young women including myself have fallen prey to the delusion and false sense of true beauty in our society today. It’s our aim to achieve that hourglass figure portrayed on our television screens and fashion magazines by some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. But is it even safe or realistic for all women to look like Kim Kardashian or even Amber Rose?
In doing my research on this topic it’s staggering to see the number of young women who were convinced that their waist were much smaller after couple hours of wearing this cinching garment. On the contrary there were equal number of medical personnel who were saying these garments don’t work, while reiterating the innumerable health effects associated with wearing a corset waist training garment.
In trying to squeeze into a corset, you could potentially harm the major internal organs that reside in that region. It has been agreed by many medical practitioners including Dr Jan Schroeder, Professor of Fitness in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University that Corsets do not result in a permanent loss of fat in the midsection but rather a re-distribution of the fat and organs, to give the appearance of a smaller waist.
It’s important to note also that tightening the abdomen and torso could affect lung function by restricting the amount of space available for the lungs to expand into the abdomen and fill with air thus, oxygen or carbon dioxide will not be inhaled or expel respectively resulting in the person becoming short of breath.
According to an articles posted by Life by Daily Burn, Dr. Ball was sited saying ,“If you genetically don’t have an hourglass shape, you can exercise all you want, but you might not end up with an hourglass figure.” So if your skeletal system do not have an hourglass structure it’s impossible to obtain such figure from wearing a corset.
As young women we need to find our inner beauty and embrace it. If you want to be a size six just focus on eating a clean diet until you achieved your goal weight. Diet and exercise is not our issue in this society today but rather the will power and perseverance we need to accomplished what ever our desires maybe. First develop these two skills afterward everything will fall into place. Remember there is only one of you therefore, love and value your unique you.
As the clock ticks and we approach the New Year, many Jamaicans are elated and fired up, knowing that they have another chance to pursue and achieve all their aspirations that did not materialized in 2014. With that said, the team from Jamaica Health Tips Online would like to share with you Three health tips you should make a part of your New Year’s resolution list.
Make physical activity a lifestyle: Many will agree that losing weight is one of the top five items on a New Year’s resolution list. On the contrary, the will power to maintain it fades in the distance rather quickly and then we are back to square one. Do not exercise to lose weight but to be healthy. According to the American Heart Association, thirty minutes a day for three days a week is good enough to maintain a health heart. This may simply include walking on the spot, while watching your favorite show for three, ten minutes intervals. Note, exercise should not be a burden but rather a desire, so do what you like.
Maintain healthy relationships/friendships: It has been said that if you should live to see age seventy, approximately sixty years of your life will be spent sleeping and working (24 years and 35 year respectively). Hence, have you ever wonder how you are living your life? While you cannot control the actions of others, you can control yours. Try to be honest, generous and loving not just with family members, your partner and friends but each person you come in contact with. If a problem arises in the relationship, focus on the solution and not the problem. In contrast, there are some relationships that maybe considered toxic, unhealthy and harmful to your emotional well-being. If after trying all possible means to make ends meet and you still have not been able to make it work. You may need to let it go, but always be open and quick to forgive when the person is ready.
Maintain a clean and safe environment: Did you know that pollution is one of the biggest killers, affecting over 100 million persons worldwide? With all the new and emerging disease and other implications affecting our generation today, it’s imperative that we try to keep our surrounding clean and safe. The Atmosphere and the environment are there to protect us, so if we neglect it, then in time to come we will face dire implication. So as you ring in the New Year, reflect on these things. We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. ...
Most Jamaicans don’t know that a person doesn't actually "get" AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). People sometimes get infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), and later they might develop AIDS. You can get infected with HIV from anyone who's infected, even if they don't look very sick and even if they haven't been tested and confirmed HIV-positive The semen, blood, vaginal fluid, and breast milk of people infected with HIV has enough of the virus in it to infect others. Most times the HIV virus is transmitted by:
· Being born infected because the mother is infected, or drinking the breast milk of a woman who is infected.
Your risk of getting HIV or passing it to someone else depends on many factors. Do you know what they are? Here are a few health tips.
For many Jamaicans New Year's resolutions are linked to health - we say we are going to stop smoking, get healthy and lose weight - but so many Jamaicans with these good intentions fall by the wayside before January is over. So, why do we Jamaicans find it so hard to stick to our resolutions and how can we make 2012 any different? January can be pretty unwelcoming.
When the pleasures of Christmas and the New Year celebrations are gone, after all the seasonal treats, money is as tight and our clothes gets even tighter. What will we do? We promise ourselves that next year we change everything. We say we are going to join a gym and work out 5 times a week and we will cut off junk food and only drink water.It’s a pity we don’t stick to it. With such dramatic goals, we are usually setting ourselves up to fail. But, always remember it can be done...
Which is better for Jamaicans, to spend the money for a gym membership or just do a workout at home? Then let's take a look as there are some pros and cons for each.
Now for Jamaicans there are quite a few reasons why a gym membership can have its benefits. First it’s a great way to hang out with friends and family members, and having a gym partner is a great way to stay motivated. It is also s great way to get out of the house especially for persons who work from home.
Gyms also offer a variety of classes such as Karate, YOGA and other exercises. At the gym one can also receive personal training and advice on what to do so you can be more effective.
One of the few bad things about the gym when compared to home workout is that the gym will cost you money. For most gyms in Jamaica this is usually a monthly fee, however more gym are having special discounts which allow persons to sign up for a longer membership.
As you’ve probably read by now in the New England Journal of Medicine (Full Coverage for Preventive Medications after Myocardial Infarction), so-called value based insurance design, which waives co-pays for maintenance drugs, resulted in only a modest improvement in medication adherence and failed to significantly improve the primary outcome of the first major cardiovascular event or revascularization.
Despite the waived co-pays and study leadership by big machers from Aetna, Harvard, CVS Caremark and the Brigham, medication adherence was still under 50 percent, an improvement of just 4 to 6 percentage points over patients who were faced with co-pays. The researchers’ conclusions are as follows:
Despite the improvements in adherence that we observed, overall adherence remained low… Therefore, interventions to address other contributors to nonadherence (e.g., knowledge, attitudes, the complexity of prescribed regimens, and difficulties that patients have in accessing their medications) will be necessary to adequately address this problem.
Perhaps the trouble is that rewards for nonadherence under value based insurance design are too low and punishment is entirely absent. Consider the following alternative study design:
Pay those who are fully adherent $5000. If that sounds high, keep in mind that these patients incurred about $70,000 in costs on average during the follow-up period
For those who aren’t adherent, provide counseling and warnings, and a reassessment of whether their therapy is optimal. If they still aren’t adherent, then cancel their insurance
The Smart 3D app can help you release the full power of your LiNX 3D hearing aids. However, if you aren't familiar with the app and its power, how do you know what you are missing? Well, Resound have helped to solve the problem with video tutorials outlining just what you can do with the Smart 3D app and exactly how to do it. The videos are in a YouTube playlist and they are worth watching if you own a set of LiNX 3D hearing aids.
The video tutorials cover everything from pairing your hearing aids to an Apple device all the way through getting the best from your hearing aids to getting remote assistance. You can see the playlist on the video below and it is available on Resound's Youtube Channel.
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Press-on manicure. No glue needed. 12 sizes. Lasts up to a week (when applied properly). Revolutionary nail technology. This changes everything! Instant manicure. Won't damage nails. Rivals the best gel polish. Easy removal. Tab aligns with cuticle. Made in China.
Apply in minutes. Find the correct size for each nail. (If needed use smaller sizes for best results). Lay out 10 nails in finger order. Wash your hands with soap, dry thoroughly & use enclosed prep pad. For best adhesion; press firmly, down the middle then down each side of nail. Apply thumb nails last. Minimize contact with water for 30 minutes. Remove in seconds. Gently peel off from sides or apply polish remover around edges, wait 1 minute, peel off.
Bejeweled 3 for Xbox 360 - The biggest, brightest Bejeweled is now on Xbox 360! Discover all-new ways to play the worlds #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods - ease into Classic Bejeweled for cascades of fun, journey through 40 challenging Quest puzzles, charge up in Lightning for non-stop action, and fine-tune your Zen experience for a revolutionary new way to relax. Enjoy the amazing sights and sounds and engage in endless gem-matching fun as you soar to dazzling new heights!
Fine assorted Chocolates that are a wonderful favor for showers or weddings. Comes in complimentary seasonal gift wrap while supplies last. Wrapping paper design may vary.