Salmon is one of the most nutritious and delicious food on the planet and it seems that some people who don't even like fish would admit to liking Salmon. It's available fresh, frozen, smoked or canned. It's loaded with beneficial properties as it has lots of vitamin D,selenium, B vitamins like Niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, magnesium, as well as the prized Omega-3 fats.
Well you just read that and might still asked yourself: " Well, so?!!! What's the big deal if I don't eat salmon?! " Well I think that sometimes when we know that things are good for us, we might not eat them because we don't fully realize what exactly they do for us. So I wanted to explain a few of the benefits of some of those vitamins and minerals that are available in salmon so that when you hear about those vitamins/minerals available in salmon or in other food you might ( I hope) be more motivated to add them to your diet.
Selenium plays an important role in the prevention of generative disease such as cancer, inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infections and aging. Vitamin D's major role is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Recently, research also suggests vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, and several autoimmune diseases. Magnesium's benefits are many and include solving or preventing osteoporosis, heart attacks, hypertension, constipation, migraines, leg cramps, kidney stones, gallstones and more. I have heard before that if someone wanted to never be constipated again they should add some magnesium to their diet!
Delectable grilled salmon sandwich with guacamole and much flavors that make you go crazy and...ease stress...lol
Nota Bene: Just for the record , I did not eat those chips !!! That was my hubby's tray and I had water with my order! The proof is on a picture below! ha ha! My order that day came with a corn chowder soup! Vitamins B or not you will be greatly happy after eating that sandwich. Went with friends last Sunday, I ordered the same sandwich and a salad this time and the friend who took on my recommandations to try the sandwich was all "Hummm this is gooood Hmmmm.." in a delighted Cuban accent! He was so happy!!!!
B Vitamins are mood boosting vitamins and can ease stress, treat anxiety and depression, aid memory, relieve PMS and reduce heart disease risk.
Niacin is actually vitamin B3. It greatly helps with the reducing and controlling high cholesterol levels and is also known to benefits our bodies in maintaining a healthy skin condition and good blood circulation. Niacin helps in maintaining good brain function, it boots memory power and it also can aid the digestive tract to absorb sufficient carbohydrates,fats and proteins.
Vitamin B6 also known as pyridoxine, helps brain function and helps the body convert protein to energy. It works with Folic acid and vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is often called the "energy vitamin" of the Bvitamins as some athletes or people with low energy often talk of needing a B12 injection. Apparently clinicians use B12 injections to assist people with low energy level and to support their nervous system. B12 injections is more common among people suffering from pernicious anemia as their body can't absorb it from dairy products or other foods.
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B12 might also be important in the production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. B12 can even be associated with weight loss due the fact that it increases our energy and metabolism when consumed daily.The vitamin B12 is actually called cyanocobalamin or just cobalamin because it contains the metal ion cobalt. B12 can help keep your mind, heart and nerves healthy! Your body needs this vitamin to make blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. B12 also helps with the synthesis of both fatty and amino acids.
Well, this is just a little introduction. Vitamins and minerals both work so mysteriously in term of their beautiful role and efficiency in our bodies and salmon is "loaded". I think that in knowing some of the major benefits of those vitamins and minerals it become more clear as to why/how eating some salmon (preferably wild salmon) at least twice a week could be so important to our health.
Delicious grilled salmon sandwich, a bowl of soup and a bottle of water! You can eat healthy and still be happy!(lol)
I don't know if it's the B vitamins in the salmon that boost my mood but I am always happy eating that sandwich! The truth is I love good food so just smelling a dish and thinking of the flavors will boost my mood!
You might have noticed that I did not mention the benefits of Omega-3! That's because I plan on talking more about them in one of my upcoming post next week!So make sure you come back!
In the meantime I am curious to learn a few things from you: Do you take any of those vitamins/minerals above as supplements? Do you suffer from any condition due to the deficiency of those vitamins? Do you have a diet/lifestyle that offer many of those vitamins and minerals? What's your preferred source of Bvitamins, vitamin D and magnesium?
Due to the fact that few people are pescetarian, I interviewed Kayla with the intention of shedding more light on the subject. Please read the previous post " Switching to a pescetarian diet" where I explain what it means to be pescetarian and share a portion of Kayla's post " Switching to a pescetarian diet".
GHD: What made you decide to be a pescetarian? Did you do it for weight loss or for its health benefits?! What attracted you the most to that diet?
Kayla: I became a Pescetarian after really researching HOW our meat is made. It's pretty unappetizing. I did it more because of how the animals are killed and not so much the fact that they are killed. People have been eating meat since the dawn of time, but now that mass production and money is involved its a whole different world. They pump our meat full of hormones and slaughter the animals in mass manufacturer style. The way fish "go" didn't bother me as much and I know they have a 3 second memory. As far as the weight thing--because many people feel like they'll drop a few pounds--I am the same weight as I started. You've gotta be healthy and eat a diverse diet with vitamins included to be a healthy Pescetarian.
GHD: How long have you been a pescetarian?
Kayla: I have been a Pescetarian for a year and some change. Before being a Pescetarian I was a 'flexitarian'. I ate a vegetarian diet Monday through Friday and only consumed meat on the weekends. I fell off of this and then went into Pescetarianism almost a year later.
GHD: What dish do you like to cook?
Kayla: I absolutely adore cucumber stir fry with tofu. I used a cucumber stir fry recipe from Food.com and substituted the meat for tofu.
GHD: How do your friends react when you eat out with them? What kind of reaction do you get when you ask for fish when there is little option.
Kayla: My friends are totally cool with it. My roommate is a Vegetarian and has been for over 10 years and my other friends willingly eat my food! I don't really announce that I'm a Pescetarian though. I think when you draw attention to or label something you are asking for other people's comments, judgements, etc. Most people don't even notice anything is different. However, THERE WILL BE IGNORANT PEOPLE who turn their nose up at your food just because you say that it's meatless or who will make dumb comments.
GHD: Do you find it hard to eat out with a pescetarian diet? Is there a restaurant chain that you frequent often that have a great dish that you will recommend? What local place ( and what dish) in AL would you recommend any one visiting or living there to try?
Kayla: I don't find it hard to eat out at all. I don't do it often enough to have favorites, but its not a problem when I do. I am a Pescetarian so I'm willing to eat fish which is on just about EVERY menu. However, most of my meals are 100% meatless. I'll just order something off of the menu that usually has meat and ask that they remove it. I've also ordered burgers without the meat patty and if you look really hard at the menu in big chain restaurants they often have a veggie burger on the menu! I love a good Burger King Veggie! Now, Alabama is the home of barbecue, pork rinds/cracklings/chicherones, shrimp, and boiled peanuts. The last two are the only "Pescetarian friendly options". I love shrimp and my Vegetarian roommate can't get enough of those peanuts!
GHD: How has the switch helped you and improved your health, your life?
Kayla: My health may be a mental thing, but since switching to a Pescetarian diet I just feel lighter. I know that heart disease and high blood pressure are prevalent in the African American community and my chances are lowered with this diet. I also know that I'm not getting any weird animal hormones. lol.
I personally appreciate that Kayla is a young lady who seems to know what she wants and is very focused in life. In a world where young people are often times labeled as undisciplined and irresponsible I find it fascinating and encouraging to meet a young lady in her 20s that have the discipline and maturity to care about her health and embrace such a lifestyle. You can read more on her pescetarian advices on the post below and on http://what-the-kink.blogspot.com/2011/02/tips-switching-to-pescetarian-diet.html
Are you or anyone you know a pescetarian? Would you like to share your experience and opinion on the matter? Please leave some comments so that we could all learn from you and if you would like to be featured on the blog e-mail me at goodhealthdiva@gmail.com
For many years now my diet has consistenly involved more fish than any kind of meat. However, I never considered converting to a Pescetarian until recently. For those of you unfamiliar with the term Pescetarianism or Pesceterian, Pescetarianism is the practice of a diet that includes seafood and excludes other animals.In addition to fish and/or shellfish, a pescetarian diet typically includes some or all vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains , eggs and dairy. The Merriam- Webster dictionary dates the origin of the term "pescetarian" to 1993 and defines it to mean: "one whose diet includes fish but no meat". Since I intend to share more about that diet and that I am considering making the change eventually (smiles), I asked a fellow blogger who made that switch to place here her post on "switching to a Pescetarian Diet". She was gracious to accept to do it and below you will find portion of her post. I stronly encourage you to read the post in full on her blog. (The link is available below! ) I am curious to know how many of you are pescetarian?! Have you ever thought of being one?! What do you think could be your greatest challenges as you consider making such a switch?!
Switching to a Pescetarian Diet by KaylaKayla is a 20 year old college student residing in Alabama. In her free time she blogs about her transition to natural hair on her blog 'What The Kink?!'
1. ESTABLISH WHY YOU REALLY WANT TO DO THIS
When I first modified my diet, I was a flexitarian or someone who still eats meat--any sort--at times. After a while I forgot why I was even doing this and fell off. If you don't have a strong connection to why you are changing a big part of your life--and eating is BIG, then you too will fall off.
2. TAKE IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
If you know you can do it in one big step, do it! However, some people find it more comfortable to glide into change. Start with cutting out one group of meat, then another, and another until you reach your goal.
3. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET
If you think of the things that you are no longer eating as "stuff you can't eat" then you will feel like you are missing out. Change that statement to "stuff you don't want to eat". It sounds small, but it is a big deal. Trust me.
Do you like hanging out at the museum?!
I love hanging out at the museum, nothing like learning something new, seeing something again that I have seen before only with a different eye, running into enthusiastic people and entering into the world of the artists.
I remember the first time one of my big brothers took me to an exhibition. It was at the Centre culturel Francais in Abidjan. I watched a live presentation of a traveler talking in a huge auditorium about his travels to Tibet. I was fascinated by the huge projections on the screen, the tone of his voice and his knowledge of a far and distant region. I remember walking around once the presentation was over, looking at photographs and artifacts taken and collected from his " voyages". The very last exhibition I visited in Africa was in 1995 and it was a collection of paintings from various artists of West African. I love art. And even more paintings with vibrant colors. So yesterday I had a visual feast and delicacies for my intellect.
I love museums and exhibitions and think they are great for our mental health and our intellect...
Anyway, yesterday was a fabulous sunny day and I am grateful I took full advantage of it. I just wanted to share some pictures of my time at the museum, take you on a little visual and cultural tour...Hope you enjoy it!
View of the Hunter Museum of American Art from afar.
Approaching the Hunter museum crossing the glass bridge.
There was a beautiful exhibition of the works of painter Lois Mailou Jones, an African American painter born in Boston in 1905. She went to Paris in 1937 to
study at the Academie Julian. She was the only African- American female painter of the 1930's- 1940's to receive fame abroad. She later spent time in Haiti and in West Africa. The art at the exhibition revealed more about her time in West Africa and in Haiti.
I was very disappointed that pictures are not allowed in the Exhibition area because the art was full of vibrant colors and such beauty that I would I loved to capture for a future enjoyment. Being bilingual, it was interesting to me that many of her painting held French titles like, "Marche" ( painting of a Market in Haiti), "Nature Morte aux melons", a still life painting of watermelons just to name a few.
My favorite works were her Cretonne textiles. In addition to being a painter, teacher she is also a textile designer. Her cretonnes textiles displayed at the Hunter Museum were very gorgeous with bright tropical colors and flowers.Since I could not take pictures at the museum I did some research online to find some arts that I remember seeing yesterday...
This image here is actually the image of the Exhibition banner using one of her painting depicting a Mother from Senegal doing a child's hair. There was a similar banner yesterday at the entrance of the museum and at the entrance of the Exhibition room.
Banners at the entrance of the Hunter Museum.
Nature morte aux melons,1989, by Lois Mailou Jones.
Nature morte means Still Life in art lingo but the true translation if we were not to consider the art vocabulary would be dead nature...
The French title she had for this painting was I believe " les porteurs d'eau" I remember explaining my oldest son yesterday that translating the title in English would mean " The water carriers".
Peasant girl. Haiti 1954. " Jones's numerous oils and watercolors inspired by Haiti are probably her most widely known works. In them her affinity for bright colors, her underpersonal standing of Cubism's basic principles, and her search for a distinctly style reached an apogee" (" Free Within Ourselves" by Regenia A. PerrySamella S. Lewis and Ruth G. Waddy, Black Artists on Art (Los Angeles: Contemporary Crafts Publishers, 1969).
When I first saw the painting of the " Peasant girl" the first artist I thought about was Cezanne! If I did not know that she was the author of this one I would have easily credited the French artist for painting this beautiful oil on canvas. I think that clearly see Paul Cezanne's influence in "Peasant Girl"! What do you think?!
I love this one! When I saw it yesterday at the museum, I felt like it was very feminine and very elegant. It's probably the most 'elegant' art displayed at her exhibition. The colors are not as vibrant was the rest of the art that was displayed yesterday.
The art I liked the least were the collection of paintings that were somewhat abstract and representing the West African culture in a more 'spiritual' sense. Like Ubi Girl from Tai Region 1972 (acrylic on canvas, 43 3/4 x 60 in., Boston Museum of fine Arts). Ode to Kinshasa, 1972 (mixed media on canvas, 48 x 36 in. Gift of the Artist. National Museum of Women and the Arts). President and Mrs. Obama are patrons of the National Museum of Women and the Arts
"Les Fetiches" below is one was one of them. I personally do not like the darkness of those masks. I am far too familiar with the term fetiches but I can not think of an accurate English translation. In simple terms it refers to witchcraft activities. I love African art but I strongly dislike anything representing creatures or practices pertaining to witchcraft and occult because I find this to be dark and scary and it's not the kind of art I would ever put into my home as I love things to lift me up, not remind me of an horror movie. But to the artist's credits she was the first female African-American painter to depict African imagery in her work. "Les Fetiches" 1938 This one is available at the Smithsonian American art museum. "Skillfully juxtaposed are five African masks, a white pendant charm, and a standing, red anthropomorphic figure. Rendered in monochromatic tones and boldly silhouetted against a dark background, the faithful representation of the artifacts is a result of Jones's firsthand study of African masks and ritualistic objects as well as those from other non-Western civilizations since the 1920s. A keynote work of her career, Les Fetiches is a poetic synthesis of the spirit and meaning of Jones's ancestry." ( Free Within Ourselves" by Regenia A. Perry Samella S. Lewis and Ruth G. Waddy, Black Artists on Art (Los Angeles: Contemporary Crafts Publishers, 1969).
Even though I do not like artifacts I found her others painting of masks such as "Symboles" which means " symbols" to be less scary andmuch more delightful.
The picture here is a self portrait of the artist and I saw that very same painting at the entrance of the exhibition room yesterday afternoon.
I wish I could find the exact pictures of the cretonne textiles I saw yesterday but I just found those online, so it will illustrate what some the painter's Cretonne textiles look like.
Cretonne drapery prints by Lois Mailou Jones.
I like the one with the Asiatic lily. I think this print would fit perfectly in my tropical Asiatic lily theme kitchen and living space.
View from inside the museum : Tennessee river and Walnut street bridge connecting to the North Shore area.
Below are a few pictures offering you a glimpse of the museum's surroundings. I will add pictures of the inside later on.
Walnut Street bridge spans the Tennessee River in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Facing Walnut Street bridge.
Facing the walnut street bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge in the world. This bridge is a fantastic hang out during the warmer months of the year. People of any age love to walk and run on the bridge.
Heading toward the Bluff View Art district
Well, as you can see, the weather was nice enough to get out and about, walk around and feed our intellect. (smiles). I hope you have enjoyed your little tour here and that this tour will inspire your next visit to a museum or to learn more about this talented artist if you were not yet familiar with her. I never heard of her till Sunday but intend on digging more about her. Have you been to an Exhibition lately?! What did you learn and see?! Wouldn't you agree that we feel better after spending some time around some form art?! I think art is a form of therapy.Wouldn't you agree?!
I slept soooo good last night!Woke up to another cold and rainy day though but I had a good night sleep and I am in a good mood! I love Saturdays so much!Don't you?! Be honest, yesterday you were probably going TGIF!!! I tend to put myself on a Sabbath come Friday evening. Last night I decided to unplug. No Internet, no TV. It has been a cold and rainy day and the week had been a busy one but a very good one. All I wanted was as quiet night.
I got it by enjoying a warm bowl of Shrimp bisque soup , talking on the phone to a new friend in Atlanta to get a recipe from her and spending an hour on a prayer conference line with over 3, 700 people on the line. After that I took 20 mns to write in my gratitude journal things I am grateful for. I had so much to be grateful for, lot of good news, good things going on in my friends' lives, it always cheer me up!
Peaceful dinner with no TV and no Internet and soothing classical music.
I then got ready for bed by starting my beauty sleep regimen after drinking my last cup of tea for the day.
I poured some almond oil in a small ramekin and started my beauty treatment by dipping my fingers in almond oil and rubbing it on my face in circular motion . I applied some almond oil on my hair before wearing my silk cap. I massaged my feet with almond oil before fitting them in my spa socks , and then massaged my hands with almond oil before heading for bed. I sprayed my sheets and pillows with some lavender linen spray and within minutes I was out for the count.
My room was offering the right atmosphere since 8 pm. I had already dimmed all the lights, been playing some peaceful classical music in the living room to aid my children to fall at sleep and quiet my mind. The air in my room was filled with the scent of chamomile and soothing my mind! Yeah to aromatherapy! (smiles)
If you don't know it lavender and chamomile have relaxing properties. Lavender and Chamomile teas are some of the best tea selection for times when you just need to relax regardless of the time of the day
Soooo.... if you need a good night sleep, create a peaceful ritual and try aromatherapy, teas etc instead of relying on prescription drugs you see in TV commercials that have their ugly set of side effects. Try creating a sleep and relaxation inducing environment in your room, remove the clutter, have some nice light blocking curtains and blinds and treat yourself to simple things like soft music, a cup of soothing tea, the scent of a candle or room midst and a few moments to reflect quietly on your day and cast your cares. This is a cheaper and healthier alternative to running to prescription drugs as the only tool for improving your sleep. It's worth trying!!! Don't you think?! Psalm 4:4 says In peace I will lie down and sleep for You alone oh Lord will keep me safe.
I feel like connecting to God once again before bedtime gives me so much peace as I cast on Him my cares of the day and reset my mind for the day ahead.
My small bedtime basket. Keeping my goodies close by to remind me to pamper myself every night.
Well, this little ritual is my way of living, or sleeping I should say. When I add all those ingredients like I did last night I am always guaranteed a peaceful night, sleeping tight like a baby (smiles). I think we all deserve to spoil ourselves after a long day. That's my precious way of doing it. Work is important, so is a good night sleep, it's a reward and a necessity for a day well lived!
Well what about you? Do you have any problem sleeping at night? Do you have something that aid you relax and sleep more peacefully? What do you do to get your beauty sleep?
I was reading some posts on a new blog I follow and I thought it was super funny. In one of her post, Nisha was talking about how she spent money on cosmetics and mentioned that her aunt believes in the virtue of natural products. I had planned to write today about the benefits of almond oil and in introducing this post I think it's worth mentionning one thing. I believe in " old-wives tales" as Nisha put it in her blog entry " Face value" . (smiles)
I believe that God in His divine wisdom had initially created the garden of Eden with more beauty, power and mysteries that we could ever fathom. The more I learn about the benefits of a fruit, a vegetable, an oil, the more I am mesmerized by the amazing gifts the universe have freely doted us with. I don't have a bananas tree, a coconut tree or a avocado tree in my backyard like I did as a child and today more than ever I wish I did.
I took so much for granted as a child but we still take much for granted as adults. Sharing the benefits of natural products is my way to embrace the best of nature and of God's gifts to us. It's also my way of living a better life with as few chemicals as possible. Today I wanted to talk about Almond oil. Some know it as a carrier oil for massages, some are aware that it's added to many cosmetic products on the shelves in our beauty stores but very few people know it's many benefits...I hope that learning more about it will encourage you to add it in your beauty regimen and your daily life because it's benefits exceed skin care... Almonds are some of the healthiest nuts to eat but they are not just healthy in their solid form. Almonds are greatly beneficial even as oil. Almond oil is one of the many vegetables oil that is often used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy. It's a great base oil for essential oils used for massages because it's not as oily as other oils, it a great emollient and moisturizer and it's very absorbent. Rich in vitamin E it also contains magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D. Did you know that almond oil is similar in composition to the oil babies excrete to keep their skin and hair healthy?! I think it's a better substitute to Baby oil that contains toxic minerals. Sweet almond oil is pure and healthier. So in addition to being a great massage oil, almond oil is great for your hair, for your health and for your skin. It's great for all skin types and a great treatment for dry skins.
Benefits of Almond oil for your hairPour a few drops of almond oil in your palm. Dip your fingertips and apply gently on your scalp. Massage slowly in small circular motions and feel the comfort.Almond oil adds luster to the hair. I personnaly love to use it on my hair to add shine to them and because it doesn't weight them down, plus it seals them so well.
Add shine to the hair
Nourishes hair and smooths hair cuticles
Promotes hair growth
Protects hair from breakage
Benefits of almond oil for your health
Consuming almond oil is beneficial forthedigestive system. When used in aromatherapy it has calming and cleansing effects. Almond oil also relieves pain. It is used as an effective painkiller .
Regular consumption of almond oil helps reduce cholesterol
Nourishes the brain and nervous system
Enhances the intellect and endurance
Application of almond oil provides relief to strained muscles ( massage benefits)
Benefits of almond oil for your skin
Nourishes the skin, making it smooth and soft because it's an emollient
Moisturises deeper and better
Delays aging process
Improves complexion and helps your skin retain or restore its glow
Soothes skin irritation and inflammation
Relieves dry and ichty skin
Lighten dark circles under the eyes
Heals chapped lips and body rashes
Relieves irritations, soreness and burns
Remember that almond oil is rich in Vitamin E , the vitamin that's marvellous for anti-aging and skin protection from sunburn. So there you have a natural oil that's great for your skin and much cheaper than many of the cosmetics brand you rely on for anti-aging and skin protection. But please keep in mind that uses of almond oil is not safe for people allergic to nuts and that only pure and sweet almond oil is the kind of almond oil you want to use.
Now... with this being shared, when you consider that a bottle of almond oil will cost you less than $10.00 but very few products on the cosmetic aisles are that inexpensive and that rich in natural benefits wouldn't you say that the "old-wives tales" have a lot of truth to them?! ( I am smiling and thinking about Nisha). If you want the very best for your skin and things in their most effective form you will have to admit that few commercial products can brag to do so much for us.
Well, I have personally fallen in love with natural products and believe in them more than ever. But what about you?! Are you one who always have to purchase the best cosmetic advertised on TV or in the magazines?! Or do you believe in beauty practices that are easy on the wallet but strong on their rewards?! Do you often use almond oil?! How do you use it?!
Due to the fact that I am bilingual and have many friends who are not fluent in English I will have once in a while some posts in French to extend my welcome to them on this blog. Thanks for being understanding and enjoy the other posts available in English. Remember to take some time to become a Follower and share your thoughts by leaving some comments. Thanks!
This image here is actually the image of the Exhibition banner using one of her painting depicting a Mother from Senegal doing a child's hair. There was a similar banner yesterday at the entrance of the museum and at the entrance of the Exhibition room.
Nature morte aux melons,1989, by Lois Mailou Jones.
The French title she had for this painting was I believe " les porteurs d'eau" I remember explaining my oldest son yesterday that translating the title in English would mean " The water carriers".
I love this one! When I saw it yesterday at the museum, I felt like it was very feminine and very elegant. It's probably the most 'elegant' art displayed at her exhibition. The colors are not as vibrant was the rest of the art that was displayed yesterday. 
Ode to Kinshasa, 1972 (mixed media on canvas, 48 x 36 in. Gift of the Artist. 
I believe that God in His divine wisdom had initially created the garden of Eden with more beauty, power and mysteries that we could ever fathom. The more I learn about the benefits of a fruit, a vegetable, an oil, the more I am mesmerized by the amazing gifts the universe have freely doted us with. I don't have a bananas tree, a coconut tree or a avocado tree in my backyard like I did as a child and today more than ever I wish I did. 
but very few products on the cosmetic aisles are that inexpensive and that rich in natural benefits wouldn't you say that the "old-wives tales" have a lot of truth to them?! ( I am smiling and thinking about Nisha). If you want the very best for your skin and things in their most effective form you will have to admit that few commercial products can brag to do so much for us.