Jenny Craig announced today that actress-comedienne and mother of two Nicole Sullivan has reached her goal weight on the Jenny Craig Weight Management Program, losing 35 pounds in 16 weeks*. Nicole, who will turn forty on April 21st, will showcase her new, better-than-before-baby bikini body in a national television commercial airing March 22nd.

So you partied a little too hard at your bachelorette party, huh? For those who can’t muster the strength to get out of bed, let alone out of the house, Delivery.com will bring all of the hangover cure-alls right to your doorstep!

Here’s the Top 10 Items to Cure a Hangover from Delivery.com — for the girl who is telling herself, “I will never drink again.”

10) Cucumbers – No doubt the eyes need some major TLC to de-puff…

9) Ice pack – Applying a cold compress works wonders on a throbbing head.8) Tomato Juice – If you can’t stomach the “hair of the dog” with a Bloody Mary, then tomato juice contains sugar to help break down the alcohol in your stomach.

7) Coffee with Lemon – Lemon juice alleviates nausea and the caffeine helps shrink blood vessels that cause that pounding headache…

6) Crackers with honey – This naturally flushes the system to rid your body of alcohol fast!

5) Peppermints – Kills two birds with one stone by freshening breath and helps stop a churning stomach …

4) Gatorade – Dehydration is a major cause of a hangover; give your system a hydrating boost and replenish electrolytes with your fav flavor…

3) Bananas or better yet, banana milkshake – Bananas helps calm the stomach and the milk soothes the stomach and re-hydrates your system.

2) Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich – The greasier, the better to soak up all those celebratory tequila shots and eggs help re-hydrate…

1) Advil – make it Extra Strength – no explanation needed…

Summer is here and the last thing you want is sun-damaged skin. So, to get a fantastic glow while protecting your skin from the sun’s intense rays, Marvelous Girl recommends these products:

- Murad Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit ($70 for 4 treaments) – this antioxidant-rich thermal mask is to be used once a week and reverses the appearance of aging caused by environmental damage, reduces the appearance of fine lines and encourages cell turnover. You’ll love the warming sensation. It leaves your skin brighter and smoother than ever!

- Murad Active Radiance Serum ($89) – this environmental aging treatment features Resilient-C™ Complex,a unique combination of three forms of Vitamin C that gives your skin 50 times the collagen-building, skin-brightening and cell-protecting power of ordinary topical Vitamin C treatments. You can use this serum daily and leaves your skin looking so good you’ll feel confident leaving the house without makeup. Get a free sample by clicking here.

- Jason Natural Ester-C® Lotion ($15) – this facial cream promotes the natural creation of collagen to smooth away wrinkles and maintain a youthful complexion. You’ll love this lotion because it’s light, but extremely moisturizing without being greasy. You can use it day or night and leaves skin with a smooth, refined feeling.

- Mederma® Cream plus SPF 30 ($30) – The sun’s rays can make any existing scars look worse, but now you can reduce the appearance of scars and protect your skin from sun damage with this sunscreen by Mederma. Recently awarded with the American Academy of Dermatology Seal of Recognition, this is a must-have for the summer. Click here for a $2 coupon.

- EPIONE Signature Series Restoration Firm and Fade ($175) – For those with stubborn sun and age spots, you may have to spend a little more money. This great product was created by a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and if it were any stronger you’d need a prescription. You’ll love this cream because it improves uneven skin tone, reduce wrinkles, and lightens or eliminates age spots, freckles and scars.

The recession has caused many people to take pest extermination into their own hands as an attempt to save money. Although this seems like a great alternative in the short term, it may end up costing you more in the long term according to industry research firm IBISWorld.

“Although do-it-yourself pest control is damaging [to the pest control industry] in the short term, improper extermination may actually cause the spread of pests to increase, especially bed bugs,” explained Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “This will create more work, becoming a positive for the industry in the long term.

According to IBISWorld there has been a 70 percent rise in bed bugs infestation since 2001, due to the increased travel, immigration, insecticide resistance and changes in pest control practices. Exterminator businesses are seeing a softening in residential pest control sales, as it can cost as much as $300-$600 to treat an apartment for bed bugs, but overall there may be an increase in infestation due to d0-it-yourself home extermination.

Looks like you get what you pay for.

Everyone faces stress one time or another. It confronts us at our jobs, follows us into our personal lives and strikes us in unseen circumstances. And, with today’s challenging economy, more people are experiencing stress. If not handled properly, stressful situations can lead to unhealthy choices, like sleeplessness and poor food choices. More serious cases could even lead to chronic stress and clinical depression.

During Stress Awareness Month this April, health care professionals and health promotion experts, like Symmetry, use educational materials and informative events to increase public awareness about the causes and ways to alleviate stress. According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is America’s number one health problem. Heart rate and blood pressure soar, blood sugar rises and clotting occurs more quickly under stress. Repeatedly invoked, these signs could contribute to hypertension, strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, ulcers, neck or low back pain and other diseases.

“If you don’t respond to stress wisely, and let it continue to affect your day-to-day activities and lifestyle, then it could turn into a rollercoaster of unhealthy decisions,” said Rudy Revak, president and chief executive officer for Symmetry Corporation.

The following are some tips to keep in mind:

Work It Out! Take frequent trips to the gym to release stress. Or, try going to a martial arts or kickboxing class to let out the frustration. This not only alleviates the stress, it helps you stay fit.
Just …Relax. Treat yourself to a walk in the park or make an appointment at the spa for a massage. Another option might be to treat yourself to something you enjoy, such as reading a book, playing with your grandchildren, or painting. Sometimes all you need is some “me” time. This helps your overall well-being.
Take Your Vitamins. Stress can manifest from a deficiency of important nutrients like vitamin A, B, C and E. Therefore, eat a good portion of fruits and vegetables and consider incorporating vitamin supplements into your diet.
For additional information about the Symmetry, please visit www.symmetrydirect.com.
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