health and beauty – Amateur Connoisseur

That Anxious Feeling

I’m sure that those of you who suffer with anxiety could actually write this post much better. I am going to attempt to do it justice. I have a very mild case of anxiety compared to those who suffer from it severely on a daily basis. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. FearingContinue reading “That Anxious Feeling”

Perfume

PSA: Perfume should not replace proper bathing. Don’t use it to cover up body odor. You can’t open a magazine these days without seeing an advertisement for a perfume, body spray, or new scent. We are inundated with perfume samples, some floral, some powdery, some citrus, some are musky, all of them can be overwhelming.Continue reading “Perfume”

Curing a Cold

I got sick last week Monday, and it’s progressed to a full-on head cold, that is slowly making its way to my chest. So, this week I have been doing all the things to get healthy faster. Drinking water, hot tea, keeping warm, resting, taking showers. I used Theraflu, Nyquil, and I find the bestContinue reading “Curing a Cold”

Getting the right amount of H2O

Water is essential for survival. We can go without food longer than we can survive without water. But when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, lose weight, or even exclude sugary drinks from our diets, how much water should we be drinking daily? Why does our body require water? Water is needed in the bodyContinue reading “Getting the right amount of H2O”

Shaving the Right Way

It’s probably fair to say that many of have shaved at some point in our lives. Whether we choose to still shave is a matter of preference and I’m not here to tell you do shave, that is your own choice. I’m here to help you IF you choose to shave to ensure you doContinue reading “Shaving the Right Way”

Sunbathing

For me, I see women and men who have a lovely tan and seem to maintain it all the time. I have two colors for when I go out in the sun – Cooked Lobster or Dracula White. To be honest, I don’t sunbathe but if I’m at a water park or beach it’s goingContinue reading “Sunbathing”

Cracked Heels

Hello my lovelies! It’s Sunday, and another posting about health and beauty, let’s talk about our feet! I have cracked heels. I have never figured out why and I have never found a way to keep my heels soft, smooth, and the of the ways that you can try to help them heal and feelContinue reading “Cracked Heels”

The Skin Issue

Yes, it’s a play on those magazines that proclaim that their new issue is going to be solely focused on that one elusive thing, the female orgasm, the husband that loves to clean the house, or the best way to declutter and upcycle all those old bed sheets you have. You know what I mean,Continue reading “The Skin Issue”

The Battle for Our Body – Showering

We’ve talked about our faces we’ve battled and bled (hopefully not, but people with sensitive skin may have) and now we will battle it out over the rest of our bodies. As with the skin care battles, this will also be a multi-post series on caring for our bodies. Please come along for the ride,Continue reading “The Battle for Our Body – Showering”