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Your Ultimate Guide to MedSpas in Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington, Ohio is a city known for its scenic beauty, charming neighborhoods, and thriving community. But there's another facet of this city that you may not be aware of - its blossoming MedSpa industry. In recent years, it has become home to some of the most reputable MedSpas in the region, offering a wide range of treatments aimed to rejuvenate, refresh, and restore. Here's your ultimate guide to navigating the MedSpa scene in Upper Arlington.

What is a MedSpa?

MedSpas, short for Medical Spas, combine the relaxing experience of a traditional spa with medical-grade treatments that require the expertise of medical professionals. These centers offer services like laser treatments, chemical peels, Botox injections, dermal fillers, and more. They're designed to provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments in a serene and luxurious environment.

Why Choose a MedSpa?

The allure of MedSpas lies in their hybrid nature. They offer the best of both worlds - the relaxation and pampering of a traditional spa, and the results-driven treatments of a medical clinic. This unique combination allows clients to enhance their natural beauty under the supervision of medical professionals, while also enjoying a tranquil spa experience.

Exploring MedSpas in Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington boasts an array of top-notch MedSpas, each offering a unique blend of treatments. Here are some highlights:

MedSpa A: The Pioneer

MedSpa A has been serving the Upper Arlington community for over a decade. They offer a comprehensive selection of treatments, from skin rejuvenation procedures to body contouring solutions. Their experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities ensure clients receive the highest level of care.

MedSpa B: The Innovator

Known for introducing cutting-edge treatments to the local market, MedSpa B prides itself on its innovative approach. They specialize in advanced procedures like CoolSculpting and Ultherapy, offering clients the opportunity to explore the latest in non-surgical cosmetic treatments.

MedSpa C: The Holistic Healer

MedSpa C takes a holistic approach to beauty, offering a range of treatments that promote overall wellness. In addition to traditional MedSpa services, they offer nutritional counseling, stress management techniques, and other wellness services.

Choosing the Right MedSpa for You

When selecting a MedSpa, consider factors such as the range of services, the expertise of the staff, the atmosphere of the facility, and the testimonials of previous clients. It's important to choose a MedSpa that aligns with your specific needs and aesthetic goals.

Consultation

Before committing to any treatment, schedule a consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss your goals, ask questions, and get a feel for the clinic and its staff. A good MedSpa will make you feel comfortable, informed, and excited about your treatment journey.

Credentials

Ensure the MedSpa you choose is staffed by licensed professionals with relevant experience. Look for certifications from reputable organizations in the field.

Final Thoughts

Upper Arlington, Ohio is quickly becoming a go-to destination for those seeking top-tier MedSpa services. With a range of clinics offering diverse treatments, there is something for everyone. Whether you're looking to explore the latest cosmetic innovations or simply seeking a relaxing retreat, Columbus MedSpas are sure to exceed your expectations. Remember, the key to a successful MedSpa experience is choosing the right clinic for you, so take your time, do your research, and prepare to embrace your own unique journey to enhanced beauty and wellness.

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Our mission is to offer each patient the highest caliber care possible while utilizing cutting-edge technology and the best local medical talent in a friendly, welcoming setting. We aim for the highest possible standards in every aspect of our profession.

To ensure you are satisfied with your service, we continuously assess our processes and practices. A younger, more revitalized "you" is the focus of Reverse Aesthetics, a medical spa. For the Columbus, Ohio, aesthetics market, we use cutting-edge technology and treatment techniques to provide first-rate services. Affiliate yourself with us! You'll leave looking and feeling younger! Sculptra, Kybella, Dermal Fillers, and Wrinkle Relaxer are just a few of the therapies we provide.

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I want to tell you... (Part 9.)

Description: Nathan Drake is not the exact definition of an unhappy man. His job is steady, his friends still see him from time to time, he plays football, but his marriage is his main problem. Many things will change when a special person comes to his life.

Part Summary: Nathan and Sully had talked you down to join them for a family dinner, at which a set of unfortunate misunderstandings was started

A/N: This shit was hillarous to write, I tell you that. 

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Tagging: @missdictatorme​, @peakymarvels​, @nemodoren​, @flavorishy​

Series master list: H E R E

Nathan’s car sing-along playlist: H E R E

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"Oh no, no, no, crap, what the hell did you manage to do with it?" - Nathan yelled with a horrified expression, running to you with a tea towel swing over his shoulder. He looked at the cut in your finger, inspecting it in its entirety as if you should die any minute because of fatal blood loss. You were kind of snickering at his reaction because Nathan was really cute when he was worried about you.

The man ran away for one minute. One minute to look at some gig Sully was thinking of accepting. And when he got back, you were suddenly bleeding. Jesus fucking Christ, you were kinda hard to wrap the head around. But you were still fun, so Nathan was only half-terrified.

"Shove it into your mouth and suck the blood out, come on." - Nathan instructed you with a serious face. A giggle sounded through the room, which made Nate turn at you from searching for a sticking-plaster for your severely wounded finger. Some mumbo-jumbo left your mouth when you sucked on the blood, watching the man in front of you. - "Come again?" - Nate asked you to repeat yourself while cut off a small portion of the plaster so you wouldn't have it on your whole finger.

"I asked if this is how you acted around in the kitchen when someone hurts themselves. I mean, look at you, you're a drama queen. You will wrap me in a bubble foil to prevent me from getting hurt again." - You stated, having a bit of evil, mean expression in your face. But the smile told Nate that you're just testing him and his patience. Performing you a pitiful 'ha-ha', the man came closer and made the small cut is covered. - "Is this even hygienic, Nate? Will my finger just rot and fall off now? You can start calling me fingerless Y/N by now." - With that, Nate chuckled at the sight of you pretending to be a pirate, making a hook out of your finger. When those theatrics were over, you turned back to cutting the peppers for his masterpiece.

"Human saliva has some healing properties, for your information. But if you'd like me to drench that cut in alcohol disinfection, shove it underwater or different stuff, just tell me." - Nate looked at you knowingly, swinging around with his knife, explaining to you why is licking the cut something he learned that helps a long time ago. When he and his brother were younger, they didn't have enough money to buy proper first-aid kids, which made a lot of things harder. But saliva could do magic in some instances.

"Nah, I think I'm fine, Drake. My finger got the best treatment it could get, so I'm fine." - You chuckled back and heard the front door of Sully's apartment close. Sully himself was sitting in his workroom, going through another possible gig offers - so this must've been his girlfriend Nate and he told you about. And your eyebrows arched when you saw a very young woman dressed up in formal clothes letting her hair out of the bun she had it in as she kicked off her high-heels. You've expected someone... Older. A lot older. This girl didn't have a single wrinkle on her skin - she was gorgeous in every sense of the word. And she was also very eye-catching.

But she stopped at the same as you did, looking at you with her eyes widened. Slowly, she licked her lips, leaning her elbow to the wall next to her while eyeing you up and down. - "Okay, miss, who are you, and what are you doing in my flat?" - The woman asked, making sure you feel cornered by her. And dear lord, she was great in intimidating the living shit out of you.

"I'm... On... A visit?" - You peeped and at that moment, Drake saved your ass by peeking from behind you, sending Florence a casual smile. The anger suddenly disappeared into the thin air. The woman walked to you excitedly, offering you a palm to shake.

"Name's Florence Carter. Nice to meet you." - She told you with pure joy, which dropped a bit when you told her your name. Oh. Sully told you that his and his girlfriend's situation is pretty fresh, so she must've concluded that you're Elena, since she hadn't the chance to meet her yet. But her bright smile was on again in no time at all, as she greeted Nate by a bear hug, leaving to greet Sully as well.

You've heard her talking about some sort of Drake exposition in some institute, which sparked another conversation between you and Nate.

"Listen. Drake... That kinda does ring a bell inside my head." - You turned at him, watching the man preparing homemade tortillas. He turned back to you as well, arching his eyebrows in surprise.

"You're into history?" - He asked before working with the dish-to-be once again. You didn't know the slightest shit about history. Honestly, you could barely remember your homeland's history and that, for you, was the absolute maximum. But you made an agreeing hum nonetheless. - "Go on, who was Francis Drake? You have me shook now."

Fuck. Fuck. Nathan's voice was hinting that he was aware of you knowing an absolute shit about some Francis Drake. Who was he? Well, your time to shine was there, and you didn't want to leave Nate hanging. - "Francis Drake, you asking me, huh?" - "Yea, I am." - "Well, there was this certain craze about marine biology, as you surely know. It was some time after Columbus had discovered the continent and he noticed some big sea animal in the water and he was in awe, to quote him 'I will be exploring the sea life from now on'. Yea, don't look at me like that, Jesus, Nate, everyone knows this shit. And Francis Drake was a man who was watching the dolphins for some time now and he agreed to help Columbus with his research." - You told Nathan, having the man laughing in the half of your on-the-spot-made story. Your confidence was what made him almost weeping tears away from his cheeks. - "Come on, I was at least in the ballpark." - You snickered at the sound of his laughter, which made you secretly smile too.

"You were in a ballpark... Of a completely different era, explorers and scientists. He liked the sea, that's something you guessed correctly, and for all I know, sir Francis Drake could be a marine biologist, but... I don't know if he'd find time to watch sea animals and fish during his thrilling privateer and many believed pirate career." - Nate smiled at you while leaning over your shoulder for a bottle of olive oil. Well, damn you, Nate was clearly very educated in the subject and you just made a total dud out of yourself. But the damage was already done, and you just had to accept the utter defeat.

"And... Is it some coincidence that you have the same surname, or..?" - You asked and added the pepper to the burrito filling. You were already hungry as hell and the meat blend Nate had finished about half an hour ago was smelling so delicious that you thought about eating all of it by yourself before the burritos will be even finished.

"Not entirely. It's..." - Suddenly, the joy had run out of Nate within seconds. He looked in front of himself, dropping the wooden spoon out of his fingers, having a lost gaze and expression on his face. The man licked his lips and tried to ignore the tightening feeling inside his chest. - "It is a long story. I'll maybe tell you one day, huh? Just not right now, okay?" - He tried to talk through the empty silence you had going on.

You felt bad suddenly. You had just bumped into some sensitive topic. And you didn't want to hurt the man who was just starting to be your friend. - "Can I tell you a pirate joke? To make you feel better?" - You asked, standing next to him as he was working on the first burritos.

"Now we're talking. You have my full attention." - Nate turned his head at you as you watched the tortillas frying. You smiled with a slick grin, straightening up to deliver the joke perfectly. - "Why is pirating so addictive?" - You asked and took the first tortilla from him, filling it up skillfully. You couldn't cook for shit, but this wasn't so hard, and you wanted to help him at least somehow. - "No idea." - Nate giggled, already knowing it's going to be one of the worst jokes anyone had ever tell him. And that was almost unreachable primacy because his brother had singlehandedly told him the worst jokes he ever heard.

"Well, they say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked!" - You said with a nasty grin, pretending that your wounded finger is a hook again. The man rolled his eyes, but he laughed nonetheless, saying something along the lines 'this is so bad, Jesus'. Soon enough, you prepared enough burritos for all of you to eat. The rest of the fresh vegetables, of which you took care as well, was for Nate to cook from at his home. Florence had changed into more comfortable clothes and Sully looked strangely contained. You had an idea of what was going on, but Sully most probably had just some good nap to your letdown.

The woman was energetically jolting around the table with a big smile, serving everyone the wine she caught for the occasion, humming one of the summer bops that was playing inside her head. When she sat down next to Sully, the older man chuckled and looked at Nathan. - "She wants to tell you somethin', boyo." - Sully smugged and motioned his hand for her to continue in the news she had to say. Nathan arched his eyebrows, excited about the unknown information Florence had for him.

"The local national museum will have... A wirble, please." - Her elbow nudged Sully's side. The man rolled his eyes because he was just shoving a burrito down his throat, but did as she asked for, drumming his fingers on the desk of the table. - "A permanent sir Francis Drake exhibition thanks to you, Sully and Sam providing me with so many Drake exhibits. We're now talking about the next pirates we would like to include in the exhibition. I will be forever grateful for that, because, now we're in business, baby and I am the project's main curator." - Florence said joyfully, having Sully proudly smoothing the upper part of her thigh while he still shoved the rest of his food down.

Nathan breathed out in shock and leaned his back into the chair, looking into the table with fascination. But that certainly wasn't enough. Florence had more to say. - "And because I am a big animal in the museum, I proposed the idea of us including some most famous legends, myth, and theories surrounding the pirated... I have pulled some strings and your mom's work will be included. If you'd agree, that is." - Florence said quickly so Nathan would know she isn't taking it as a sure thing. Which put tears into the man's eyes.

You couldn't know about Nate's past and his mom, so you were kind of an intruder in the situation. But the revelation and joy radiating out of your friend was handing in the air and it was so clear, that it made you feel good as well. The whole dinner, understandingly, was rotating around the topic of Nate's mother and the whole exhibition.

At the end of the evening, you had to say that Sully and Florence were a true power couple. Sully was a famous Irish pub owner, of which most of the people in the town knew and you had it on your wish-list as well by the time, and Florence seemed to be pulling the strings in the national museum despite her young age. And to be honest, you were kind of having respect for both of them, which was surely applying to Nathan as well, because he was their best friend. Were these guys in a fucking gang or something? The more they talked about their day-to-day life, the more convinced you were about it.

Holy fuck. You just had to have fucking bad luck with people, hadn't you?

And naturally, Nathan noticed your bad mental state as he drove you home around ten p.m. You were awkwardly silent throughout the whole ride that it made him worried. And being the upfront man he was, he just asked you what's wrong. Ever since you told him your theory about Sully and Florence, possibly even him, being leaders of some gang, Nathan couldn't stop laughing about your assumption.

"What's so funny about that? Huh? I'm fucking scared for my life and you're just laughing at me, man." - You exclaimed when you stopped at a red light to wait before continue on your small journey to your home. Nathan gave you such a sweet smile that it made you feel like a total idiot for a moment - but then, you gathered your confidence back, reminding yourself about these two.

"We're not some... Gang. I assure you of that, okay? It's way wilder than some boring gang." - Nate rolled his eyes playfully and stepped on the gas pedal again, moving the car forward. This statement, no matter if it was a joke or not, made your eyes widen. Was Nathan about to abduct you? Just drive off with you into the night? Was Elena even real in the first place? Jesus fucking Christ, you were on the verge of crying at the moment. - "Please, no, no, no." - The man panicked suddenly at seeing you so distressed at some another dumb joke he made. - "We're not bad people, I swear on my life, okay? I am just a normal guy who works as a cook. That's who I am. I have no dark secrets or past." - He was making it worse and worse with each passing second he was talking.

"What if... Crap, listen to me. I'll tell you what we're doing as a side job. And it's nothing bad-people related, but... It sure as hell breaks a lot of laws and you have to stay silent about everything I would possibly tell you." - Nathan burst out in his full-on panic mode. The man wanted to bitch-slap himself so badly. With every word he told you, he just made the whole deal seem more and more serious. - "I am an archeologist. I do search for... Stuff you hear legends about. But I would have to explain to you deeper for you to stop thinking I am some sort of a sociopath. Would you... Listen to it? Please?" - Nathan breathed out, having an uncomfortable expression himself. Quickly, you glanced over to him. And it left you surprised.

His breath was shallow as he fell deeper and deeper into one of his anxiety-panic attacks. He had tears in his eyes while his palms crushed the steering wheel so hard that his knuckles turned white almost instantly. Nathan was just trying to be the goofy guy around the girl he liked and all it had accomplished was that now she thought that he was a criminal of sorts. And he couldn't take any of it back.

"Okay." - You whispered after a moment. It was probably just your brain jumping to conclusions too fast as it always did. Maybe Sully was really just a pub owner who was just a good businessman. Maybe his young girlfriend Florence was an extremely talented historian. And most likely, Nate was just a guy who loved to cook for other people. The man slowly faced you again, trembling almost unnoticeable. - "Okay. You can tell me about this side job you have. But if it just comes across as human trafficking or..." - "No! No. I would never... Never. No." - The man disagreed immediately, letting you know that this reaction was as authentical as it could be.

"Would you like to come to my place to tell me about it?" - You whispered, slowly gaining the initial trust you had for your new-found friend in the strange city you were an outsider in.

"I have a lot of things to prove my storied at my place and I would have to pack them up and move them to my car. Would you mind..?" - Nate asked nervously. It was weird as fuck to ask you to hang out at his place after the full-blown conspiracy theory about him being a criminal who probably kills people, but really - all of the artifacts, books, maps, and other shit Nate hoarded throughout the years were too fragile to just take to your place.

You were silent for a moment as you tried to contain the nerves inside you, but you nodded in the end. You trusted Nathan. And he felt redeemed at the exact same moment.

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A Brown Man in Rural America

I split time between living in Los Angeles and the plains of Colorado from 2017 to 2020. Given the circumstances in America, this gave me a particularly unique experience. I lived amidst the supposed “Hollywood elite” and liberalism of Los Angeles and also the supposed backwards MAGA-loving world of rural America. I also am a Brown-skinned man, which provides an additional unique experience in both environments.

I grew up in suburban Cleveland. I went to college in the town of Oxford in Southwest Ohio. I lived in my 20s in downtown Columbus. Being a stand-up comedian out of Columbus gave me the opportunity to perform in towns I would not have otherwise known even existed not just in Ohio but in many states across the country. It prepared me for all possibilities in my existence. After one show, a man in the audience casually told myself and a fellow comedian (who is Black) about the sundown hours that were still on the books in the town. We slowly and politely got the hell out of there.

In general, my experience in rural America, much like Los Angeles and any other place I’ve lived, was good. Our home was remote and so our nearest neighbors were a half a mile away from us. My interactions with them were fine if we would even see each other. There was a wave and a smile and perhaps a quick conversation. The philosophy was pretty clear: you do your own thing and you’re left alone. And, if you haven’t gotten to know me at all, then you’ll know that I’m good with that philosophy. There still, though, was a sense of community. When it would snow (which could be heavy and lead to drifting with the high winds of the Plains), a neighbor would come by to plow everyone’s driveways. We’d make Christmas cookies each year for our neighbors. It’s not as if there wasn’t interaction, awareness, and general positivity.

I work from my home and so I obviously did not work in any of the neighboring towns or even was reliant on the local economy. What limited interactions I had were at my favorite places in town: the gym, the hardware stores, and the veterinarian’s office. Again, it was all generally seemingly positive. But, let’s be clear as well: I was a Brown man who looked more Arab than Latino (the only other racial minority population within this community) so I knew that I stood out. I mean, the census taker said she’d “seen me around town” even though we’d never met before.

As a stand-up comedian, I am of course a bit insane and so I often would do early morning running in my “neighborhood.” This would be long stretches of miles of running on gravel roads with usually no one but rabbits and deer around. But, on occasion, a truck might pass by. One time, a neighbor who had never met me before, slowed his truck down and asked, “Are you lost?” I chuckled and explained to him that I lived in the area and where I lived and then he understood and the conversation was pleasant. But, of course, the mind escapes to Ahmaud Arbery and similar such situations where no matter where you are in the country, as a person of color, you are vulnerable. And, it’s more so even possible here as the only person of color that stands out in an area where I’m well aware every one of my neighbors owns a gun.

We often harp on the differences between urban spaces and rural areas and the people within them. In some cases, these differences are warranted. In others, they are not. And, most likely, the differences are still just wrinkles in how our country and society as a whole operate. For example, the challenges of a person of color in Los Angeles as opposed to the Plains of Colorado are different but they are still extensions of the same overall societal issue. In the example I gave, some random person could clearly kill me while I was running in Los Angeles. However, I feel that it is at least a major city in Los Angeles with a diverse population and vocal individuals towards injustice. Even if I am dead, much like the many number of people of color who have died in such a manner, there is a large population that will speak to the injustice and that are fighting to ensure such an act will not be repeated again. There’s still a certain safety in an otherwise unsafe environment.

In rural America, this isn’t the case for the person of color. To begin with, I am already an outsider. I did not grow up in this town nor this area and towns like this still do rely heavily on “legacy families.” As such, they operate in a certain way based off the history of the town. Let’s also add to that a history of racism in this country, that I stand out as a person of color in a predominantly white area, and that there are no others really to defend me on any possible sense of injustice. I don’t have the connections to be cared for whether just generally as a person let alone as a person of color.

Following the death of George Floyd and the rise of people actually caring about Black Lives Matter, that was my biggest concern. There were so many areas of the country where not only were people of color at a higher potential for experiencing backlash but they also may not have any support system to prevent them from that backlash.

2020 was a complicated year for many reasons but, for the sake of my family and personal and work decisions that were great opportunities and best suited us, we moved from the Plains of Colorado. A part of me did not want to leave because I did enjoy the peace and solitude of the area. A part of me also felt guilty because I felt as if I was leaving behind an area I was at least in for 3 years and had some kind of mild impact on. I mean, I think I can say confidently that I was the “Colorado Plains Comedy Scene” and the one show we organized did generate $1100 for mental health services in the area.

When I reflect on my opportunities to live in such spaces, I can’t help but look at the downfall of both urban settings and rural settings and the gridlock over pride, politics, and insults that make the conversation between these areas so terrible. It’s why President Joe Biden preaches “unity” but why I roll my eyes at such a simplistic concept. Let us admit: Los Angeles and the major cities have problems and rural America has problems. If we coalesce and be honest and listen to each other and improve them, we make the country better as a whole. Unfortunately, we’ve allowed ourselves to not actually look and explain facts and history to make it better.

In Los Angeles, a city with a terrible history on race and police brutality, it is no surprise that the focus is on the treatment of authority towards people of color. This does not hit home nor is relevant to rural America, which prides itself on its police and law being a part of its protection and its community. But, when your rural community has next to no people of color, how can you really understand the battle on the issue that exists within the major cities? This is why it was very easy to spin to Republicans and most of rural America that Black Lives Matter protesters were rioters and destroying property which was clearly rare or, in the cases that it did happen, an escalation of the pressure of years of racism in a specific city.

In rural America, while there may have been protests (one I even participated in), the effects can’t possibly have the same impact when the intimidation of the Blue Lives Matter/All Lives Matter crowd was far more prevalent. We could protest but we better be as peaceful as we possibly can be or these people could kill us. Even then, they may kill us even just for protesting. This is the significant difference of being of color in rural America as opposed to the metropolitan city.

But, on the other hand, what appears to fuel rural America’s anger is the determination that the major cities or the Democrats or whomever are inflicting their ways upon that area. To some extent, this is understandable. The community that I lived in was entirely reliant upon farming and agriculture. Who the hell am I to say how their farms should run or what is best for them? But, at the same time, Trump became the first sitting president in 27 years to personally attend and speak at the Future Farmers of America conference in 2018. As a person of color, we often speak of representation and awareness, and if as a farmer you get that from the President of the United States, it’s understandable how you find yourself connecting and aligning with him. We can sit back and debate over Trump, the trade war, subsidies, and farming, but that isn’t what I want to get into. The Democrats failed in the simple step with farmers of just acknowledgment over a long period of time.

President Biden can preach “unity” but it is far more complex to unite these states of America at this point. One of the great difficulties that I had with rural America and social media was people’s strong ability to be swayed by memes, conspiracy theories, and other notions that were just not based in fact but fit the perspective they wanted. It’s not as if everyone within social media isn’t possibly affected by that in some way no matter their perspective but it’s certainly magnified in these communities and in right-wing environments. On the rare occasion I may discuss political issues with someone in the area, it would be with a person that I had met before, and had seemingly found a good and positive relationship with. And, yet, often they would find themselves defending their perspective constantly. Rather than listening, they just kept talking. They would rather believe memes, videos, and the Internet than a person they’d actually met and my experiences. It didn’t make me happy because that is not how I would handle a similar situation. If they wanted to talk to me about farming, I’d listen to them on it. I wouldn’t spew knowledge I heard from some random YouTube clip as what are the facts specific to their situation and perspective.

And, so, this is the great disconnect that we deal with. We can’t have unity unless there is a battle to change the anger and how people are gaining their knowledge, thoughts, and perspectives. Whether it was masks or social justice or Jeffrey Epstein, the 2020s have gone off the rails in how people gain their information and their mindsets. And, from what I can tell, it’s getting more and more extensively bad in both the secluded rural environments and in the major cities. It’s just that each has its own challenges and each also wants to give their opinions and insult the other on the issues.

So, what’s my point? I’ve been critical of Los Angeles on its issues like gentrification. I’ve been critical with Trump supporters on their issues. No area of this country or its people are perfect and yet they purport themselves to have the right perspective with such certainty for whatever reason. And such certainty only gets magnified either via social media or media outlets looking to raise controversy rather than journalistic integrity.

Whether it be the urban space or the rural space of America, the person of color is in a sort of prison, its levels of that Panopticon dependent upon the environment. We do what we have to do to survive in a society that operates in a certain way. I have clutched my hands on my steering wheel when pulled over by police in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio and on a highway outside Sidney, Nebraska. I’m as polite as I can be as a Brown man in a place where I’m self-aware I am a Brown man either in a city that inflicts pain upon about Brown and Black men or on a rural area that has no Brown men. 

Sure, I can describe my experiences as “good” from the towns I’ve performed or lived in to the largest cities in America I’ve performed or lived in. But the big question is one that will always linger until change occurs: do people of color feel as safe in any of these environments as white people do?

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Properties of Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Miller)

The earliest records of aloe vera come from Egyptian drawings depicting aloe vera on walls of temples as they had named it, "the plant of immortality". In ancient Egypt, when a Pharaoh died, a mixture of aloe vera and myrrh (gum extracted from thorny plants) was wrapped with him for embalming. The Russians called aloevera "the elixir of longivity" due to its rejuvenating powers. Aloe vera was always found in mission's yard, during Christopher Columbus' second voyage to America in 1494, as according to him, four vegetables are indispensable at all times for the well being of a man (wheat, grape, olive and aloe).

Chemical Constituents of Aloevera Vitamins: Aloe contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. Enzymes: Aloe contains 8 enzymes namely aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Minerals:  It provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. Sugars:  It provides monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans/polymannose). Anthraquinones:  It provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives, Aloin and emodin. Fatty acids:  It provides 4 plant steroids namely cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol. Hormones:  It contains auxins and gibberellins that help in wound healing. Others:  It provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids. Medicinal Properties The medicinal value of aloevera has been widely acclaimed for many centuries. Dioscorides, the author of Greek Herbal from first century AD, wrote an extensive report on aloevera for the treatment for conditions like insomnia, stomach disorders, burns, sun burns, facial edema or swelling, inflammation, pain, constipation and fungal infections. Aloevera posses the following medicinal properties (as discovered till now) : Healing Properties Skin Care Anti-inflammatory Boosts Immunity system Laxative Antiviral and Anti-tumor Anti-ageing Antiseptic

Each leaf of aloevera plant is composed of three layers: An inner clear gel that contains 99% water and the rest is made up of glucomannans, amino acids, lipids, sterols and vitamins. The middle layer of latex which is the bitter yellow sap, and contains anthraquinones and glycosides. The outer thick layer of 15–20 cells also known as rind which has protective function along with synthesizing carbohydrates and proteins. Healing Properties The glucomannan ( mannose-rich polysaccharide) and gibberellin (growth hormone) in aloe vera

interacts with growth factor receptors on the fibroblast, thereby stimulating its activity and proliferation, which in turn significantly increases the collagen synthesis in your body after topical and oral consumption of aloe vera. Aloe gel not only increases collagen content of the wound but also changes the collagen composition (more type III) and increases the degree of collagen cross linking. Aloe vera accelerates wound contraction and increases the breaking strength of the resulting scar tissue. Cures Skin Conditions Aloevera gel has a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin. Its Exact role is not known,but due to aloevera gel, metallothionein (an antioxidant protein) gets generated in the skin, which scavenges the hydroxyl radicals and prevents suppression of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the skin. It reduces the production and release of skin keratinocyte  derived immuno-suppressive cytokines such as interleukin-10 (IL-10) and thus prevents UV-induced suppression of delayed type hypersensitivity. Anti-inflammatory Activity Aloevera can inhibit the cyclooxygenase pathway and reduce the production of prostaglandin E2 from arachidonic acid. The most recent anti-inflammatory compound called C-glucosyl chromone has been isolated from aloe gel extracts. Boosts Immunity Alprogen inhibits calcium influx into mast cells, thereby inhibiting

the antigen-antibody-mediated release of histamine and leukotriene from mast cells. Several low-molecular-weight compounds of aloe vera are also capable of inhibiting the release of reactive oxygen free radicals from activated human neutrophils. Aloe Vera when consumed orally keeps you strong and safe against most diseases and infections. Laxative Anthraquinones present in the latex of aloevera leaf are a potent laxative. It increases intestinal water content, stimulates mucus secretion and increases intestinal peristalsis in our body. Antiviral and Anti-tumor The antiviral and antitumor actions of aloevera may be due to indirect or direct effects. Indirect effect is due to stimulation of the immune system due to aloe vera and the direct effect is due to anthraquinones. The anthraquinone aloin inactivates various enveloped viruses such as herpes simplex, varicella zoster and influenza. The polysaccharide fraction inhibits the binding of benzopyrene to primary hepatocytes, thereby preventing the formation of potentially cancer-initiating benzopyrene-DNA adducts. An induction of glutathione S-transferase and an inhibition of the tumor-promoting effects of phorbol myristic acetate has also been reported, which suggests a possible benefit of using aloe gel in cancer chemo-prevention as well. Anti-ageing Properties

The mucopolysaccharides of aloe vera help in binding moisture to the aloevera leaves, stimulating fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibers making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on the superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin. The amino acids also soften hardened skin cells. Zinc acts as an astringent to tighten pores. Its moisturizing effects have also been studied in treatment of dry skin associated with occupational exposure. Aloe vera gel improved the skin integrity, along with decreasing the fine wrinkles and erythema. Aloe Vera has an anti-acne effect as well. Antiseptic Properties Aloevera contains 6 antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols and sulfur. They all have inhibitory action on fungi, bacteria and viruses. Oral consumption of aloevera is not recommended during pregnancy due to theoretical stimulation of uterine contractions, and in breastfeeding mothers, it may sometime causes gastrointestinal distress in the nursing infant. Read the full article

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Merits of Getting Facial Treatments

 If you wish for a fresh and healthy looking skin then you should adopt a good skin care routine that you practice on a daily basis.  However, you need to be getting facials regularly.   DIY facials are good but you need to go to professionals for this procedure daily.   It is recommended that people should have one facial every month.  There are a lot of steps involved in facials and they are also a variety which means you can choose one depending on your needs.   It doesn’t matter the type you end up picking but you can rest assured that you will enjoy the benefits.   When you get a facial your skin will be cleansed thoroughly. Dirt, toxins, and oils can buildup on the skin and that will not be a great thing.   When you go for a facial, all these will be eliminated not forgetting that any bacteria that might be messing up with your skin will be eliminated too.

  If you are trying to fight aging signs then eyebrows columbus ohio procedures will go a long way to helping you with that. Nobody wants to age faster.   When you have a glowy or supple skin then it makes all the other features look better.  The procedures and creams used during facial improve circulation of blood in the face hence better oxygen delivery.  This will, in turn, promote the production of collagen and also enhance your skin’s elasticity.   For this reason, you will see a reduction in the number of wrinkles or skin lines on your face.  Do not think that you cannot go for this anytime.   Do not be afraid to go for this because fine lines have already appeared because the facials will reverse such an issue.  If you are serious about transforming your appearance then this is just what you need.  You should not forget how important that is.  As time goes by you will start to notice the changes and the more you do it the better your face will look.   You do not want to be left out as far as this goes.

  Anyone who gets regular facials at https://www.bossgalbeautybar.com/service/chemical-peels can attest to how relaxing they are.  In addition to that, face massage will help in balancing your mind not to mention how much it can relieve your stress.  

 Face muscles should be massaged on a regular basis just like the other parts of the body need.  Massage boosts circulation and aids in detoxification not forgetting the stimulation it offers to the lymphatic vessels.   This will leave your skin looking healthy as well as youthful. Be sure to check out this website at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyebrow for more info about beauty.

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Reasons for Chemical Peel Services

Remaining beautiful is among the things that many people desire for a number of reasons. You should note that you will always face some few things that will make you look otherwise despite desiring to remain beautiful at all times. It is notable that you will no longer have to worry about your appearance since there is a solution for your needs as you would have desired to look great. With the changes in technology now, it is clear that looking beautiful is one of the things that many people have been trying to look for in most decent ways.

When you think of enhancing your beauty, you are assured that this will be achieved when you have decided that you want to work with the experts. One of the most common practices by many people today is the use of chemical peel as a way of enhancing their beauty as well as taking care of their skin. In case you have not come across chemical peel, it is obvious that you might be compelled to move in the opposite direction thinking that this is a complicated or risky treatment. You are going to have the chance to deal with deal skin as well as black spots in your face an the body skin when you make up your mind to have chemical peels as a form of treatment to your skin.

If you desire to have a smoother skin, then you must realize that you will be able to make this a reality as you consider chemical peels as an option. When you would love to have your skin care services, then you are required to ensure that you are contacting the best chemical peels Columbus Ohio. If you want to get chemical peel services, then you will need to ensure that you are working with the experts to have the best solution like Boss Gal Beauty Bar.

As you consider getting chemical peel services, you are assured that this will be a great opportunity for your needs to enjoy some of the benefits that are associated with this trend. You must ensure that you are reading more through this article if you desire to get some of these benefits of having the best chemical peel services. When you go for chemical peel services, you are assured that this is a sure way of dealing with the sun damage as well as other effects that would be brought about by other factors. Having lines as well as wrinkles could be very hurtful most especially if you would like to look good as you move on in life, you are assured that these chemical peel services such as chemical peels Columbus Ohio will see you get a great skin that is free from wrinkles and lines.

You can check on this site for more information: https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/anatomy-and-physiology/anatomy-and-physiology/skin-care.

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Hi there! Welcome to your 30s. This is going to be among the wonderful time of your life.

Being thirty has to do with being enjoyable with a little twist of maturity. As well as naturally, it’s also the time of your life when you need to take care of your skin in order not to encounter any type of skin issue in the future.

As you age, your skin is likewise growing up as well as it truly needs some grown-up like dealing with your grown-up skin. Among the most typical skin troubles for adults are coloring, irregular skin, and dark circles.

So, to keep your skin gorgeous and healthy at the age of 30, you need to use some elegance products as well as adhere to some healthy and balanced tips. A lot of beauty items for grown-up females are available all over the globe, so finding one would be simple for you. You can read some evaluations on the net prior to buying an item so you’ll have a concept what could be the benefits and drawbacks.

Among the instances of these appeal item evaluations is Nerium. Nerium is a skin care brand name that concentrates on anti-aging and age-defying skin care items. Nerium products are extremely advised for wrinkles, fine lines, eyes puffiness as well as dark circles.

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Tips to Attain Lovely Skin at 30

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Taking care of your skin in your 30s is not that challenging as you expected. You simply need to adhere to all the essentials things and constantly make sure that you maintain your skin well-nourished all the time.

If you have an allocate your skin, you can attempt misting likely to skin treatment centers. Those facilities will thoroughly assist you on how to attain more youthful looking skin at the age of 30. Among the well-trusted skincare, clinics can be in Ohio. So, if you’re near Ohio, you’re lucky. You can find these centers in cities like Westlake, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Mason, as well as etc.

. However, if you have a tight spending plan as well as you have a lot of top priorities in life, do not worry. Below are the different skin care ideas to accomplish beautiful as well as healthy skin at your 30s.

Keep Yourself Hydrated Everyday

Among the most basic things to keep your skin well-nourished is to drink enough water. It is essential to keep on your own hydrated to make certain excellent skin.

If you’ve burnt out with drinking just simple water, you can add lemon or lime juice to your water to seasoning it up. These citrus fruits have a lot of benefits for your skin, they’re anti-oxidants.

Stay clear of utilizing the shower for a longer period, use lukewarm water to avoid skin dry skin. Use moisturizing body laundry to keep your skin hydrated all the time.

Constantly Tidy Your Face

The golden rule when it comes to skincare is constantly clean your face before reaching the bed.

Ensure you remove all your make-up, oiliness, and dust in your face prior to going to bed. As well as don’t fail to remember to cleanse your skin every early morning. Doing this will allow the skin to execute crucial security and restore features.

When it involves face laundry, there are numerous items to pick from. So, prior to getting the right face wash for your face, discover item reviews online to understand the advantages and disadvantages.

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Do Not Neglect to Exfoliate Your Skin

Exfoliate your skin regularly. You can exfoliate your skin each week as well as do it during the night as opposed to throughout the day.

Since your skin only renews overnight. So, eliminating dead skin before going to bed boosts the skin’s function. Make sure that you exfoliate your skin gently, in order to get rid of dead skin.

Incentive ideas: If you have oily skin or acne susceptible skin, you can exfoliate when in 2 weeks to make the most of the result.

Sunblock Is A Need to

Sunblock or a.k.a sunscreen is important for the skin. Because sunrays are dangerous in the skin. UVA is slow agers that can damage the outer layer of the skin.

Sunscreen will be your obstacle and security to any type of sort of unsafe rays.

Usage Anti-Aging Products

To complete the whole skincare tips, you can likewise try out anti-aging as well as age-defying items. This will certainly aid your skin to become a lot more glowing.

Egg whites and honey face mask are great to boost your skin’s appearance. You can try this natural remedy prior to bedtime. Likewise, fruit facials can rejuvenate your skin deeply, and it has the capacity to restore your skin cells that can result from a young and glowing skin.

But if you have a spending plan, you can attempt buying from well-trusted charm brand names for anti-aging products. One of the well-trusted brand names for an age-defying item is Nerium.

Nerium products are highly suggested for skin problems like creases, eye dark circles, and fine lines. Click on this link to review Nerium testimonials.

Final Thoughts on Skin Care Tips for Those Transforming 30

That sums up today’s post regarding skin treatment pointers!

As we age, our skin is additionally aging. So, in order to avoid skin issues that might develop in the future, it’s better to take preventative activities. Adhere to the ideas I discussed over and certainly, you’ll have that incredible charming aura in your 30s.

These skin care pointers will provide you a younger and healthy-looking skin. You can likewise make these suggestions successful in your end. After testing out the products and home remedies I discussed, you can attempt to market this to your good friends, families, in your neighborhood, or perhaps on-line. Especially, if the lead to your skin is shown efficient.

You’re ending up being prettier as well as at the same time, you begin gaining extra money by starting a home business with these ideas as well as products.

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Ask many of the great painters of the last two centuries who's the greatest portrait painter of them all, and they'd answer without hesitation, Velazquez, an artist who transformed both the image of the 17th century Spanish Royal Court and the process of painting itself, with a degree of realism that had never been seen before.

Diego Velazquez de Silva was born in Seville in 1599.

This was a Spain whose aristocracy was still luxuriating in the wealth of Columbus's discovery of the Americas just over 100 years earlier. His middle-class parents had tenuous aristocratic connections, so it was considered unusual for someone of his background to take up the craft of painting. Painting was seen as a lowly trade in Spain, on the same level as farm hand or blacksmith. But Velazquez was educated, and this meant he could attempt to rise above the status of a provincial artisan.

At the age of 11, he became an apprentice to this local painter, Francisco Pacheco, with whom we went to live for six years. And it was here that he began to learn the trade of painting.

This is Velazquez's first great painting. And in fact, it's a great painting by any standards, but even more so when you realize that he was barely 20 when he did it. It's called The Water Seller of Seville, and it shows a simple, everyday scene of a man selling water to two other men. Now, there's a guy here in the foreground. He's youthful. He has the glass in his hand. In the background, you can just see, emerging out of this extraordinary darkness, a figure who is drinking. And then, illuminated in an almost theatrical way, the water seller himself. And some critics have read this is an allegory of the three ages of man, from youth, to adulthood, to old or middle-aged, and maturity. Now, this type of painting is called a bodegone, which means literally "chophouse" or "tavern" in Spanish art. And it's a scene of tavern life. Now, in Spanish literature, the water seller is usually a symbol or a character of low life. But what does Velazquez do? He shows him unidealized, certainly, but not as a villain. He shows him as a man with quiet dignity-- a real man, an honorable man, going about his daily life. And that graphic sense of realism is utterly unprecedented in the art of Seville.

His teacher, Pacheco, was well-connected. And this proved vital for Velazquez's future success, bringing him to attention of the Count Duke Olivares, a patron of the arts, and a very powerful chief minister to the young king, Philip IV. Olivares showed an interest in the precocious talents of the young Velazquez and knew of his ambition to become a court painter. So in 1623, when one of the six court painters died, leaving a vacancy, Olivares permitted the 24-year-old to make the journey to the new capital, Madrid, to meet the king and to paint his portrait.

This full-length portrait of King Philip was one of Velazquez's first court commissions. It would've been a daunting task. The King was already the most powerful man in Europe, and Velazquez was a young, inexperienced artist. It's an imposing picture, though-- the way that the young Phillip, still in his teens, would have appeared to visitors-- aloof and without expression. The king is wearing a somber outfit, which suited Velazquez's own style at the time, which was dominated by a sober palette of browns, blacks, grays, and whites. But as well as capturing the king's distinctive image, with his pronounced Habsburg jaw, the picture fulfills a function-- to communicate the position of the new king to everyone who looks at the painting. The king's right hand holds a piece of paper, symbolizing his administrative duties. His left hand rests on a sword, emblematic of his role as defender of the nation. The picture's important on a personal level for Velazquez, too. It marks the beginning of a long and potent relationship between monarch and painter. Velazquez produced numerous portraits for the king over the next few years, redefining the royal image as the Duke Olivares intended. They were images of kingship as much as of a particular king. The effect was like a modern-day public relations exercise, promoting Philip to his subjects as a capable and suitable leader, presenting him in armor and out hunting.

Philip IV had inherited a vast collection of priceless art from his grandfather, Philip II, including an unrivaled collection of Titian's works. As a result, the young monarch's interest and knowledge of the visual arts began to grow. Incredibly for a court painter, Velazquez was given a studio in the royal residence of the Alcazar, sandwiched between the apartments of Olivares and the king.

The preferential treatment that Velazquez was a receiving at court started to generate a good deal of jealousy around the place, particularly from other painters, who spread the rumor that Velazquez could only do heads. The king wryly confronted Velazquez about this. And he shrugged his shoulders and said, they flatter me. I'm not sure anyone could do heads particularly well. But in turn, Philip IV decided to call everyone's bluff by holding a competition, which has become one of the most celebrated mythologized events in the history of 17th century art.

The competition itself was quite complex. It involved a commission to paint a painting for the Alcazar palace that showed Philip III-- Philip IV's father-- expelling the Moors from Spain. There were three other court painters involved. And the two judges, were well-versed in recent developments in arts, and favored the style of painting that was being undertaken by Velazquez. In the end, therefore, there could only be one winner. And sometime in the middle of 1627, Velazquez was duly proclaimed victorious. And from then on in, his position as court painter was virtually unassailable.

I think Velazquez gets the job, actually.

But for the ambitious Velazquez, the turning point in his career was yet to happen. He was 29 when he met the great painter and diplomat of the Spanish Netherlands, Peter Paul Rubens. Recent years in Europe had seen much political wrangling between the courts of England, France, and Spain. So Rubens had been sent by the governor of the Spanish Netherlands to lay the groundwork for a peace treaty with England. Rubens found time out from his diplomatic mission to study the art collection of King Philip IV, and Velazquez accompanied him, seeing the more experienced artist as the perfect role model-- an ambitious courtier and a successful painter. Undoubtedly motivated by Rubens, Velazquez requested leave from the court in 1629 to go to Italy and to broaden his artistic knowledge beyond the horizons of the royal collection. He spent most of his time in Rome, seeing the splendors of Renaissance and classical art and architecture.

The lessons that he learned in Italy are evident in this painting, The Forge of Vulcan, produced in Rome in 1613. It's a mythological scene. Apollo appears before Vulcan to warn him of his wife's infidelity with Mars, the god of war. In a wonderfully frozen moment, the workers stop dead in their tracks as they listen with disbelief to the revelation. It's here that we can see the creative genius of Velazquez. The bodies are pure classical creations inspired by his findings in Italy, by his studies of classical sculpture. But the faces and the expressions show Velazquez's developing brand of naturalism. Their reactions range from outright shock to disbelief, but it's done in a restrained way. All the emotion is shown on the face-- in the eyes, with a subtle tilt of the head, or a wrinkled brow. By studying directly from nature and not by rehashing the conventional ideas and techniques of painting, Velazquez had done what many others had failed to do-- breathe life and tangible emotion into the painted figure.

In 1631, Velazquez returned to Spain and embarked on the most productive period of his career. The Count-Duke Olivares had just presented the Spanish monarchy with another palace in tribute to them-- The Buen Retiro. And that palace needed decorating, and Velazquez was heavily involved. In the new, vast Hall of Realms, 12 battle scenes were commissioned, the most powerful of which was this one, by Velazquez.

It shows the surrender of Breda, an event that had taken place in 1625, when the Dutch city surrendered to the Spanish forces. So it's a relatively recent event, and the painting has something of a feel of a documentary about it. But Velazquez skews events to make a moral and political point. At the center of the painting are the two commanders. On the right hand side is the Spanish general, Spinola, on the left hand side, the celebrated Dutch commander, Justin of Nassau. Now, it never actually happened that Justin of Nassau presented the keys to the city. Instead, the Dutch forces left after three days. Also, it never would have happened that the Spanish general would've got off his horse and been on the same level as the Dutch commander.

But what this shows is the generosity of spirit of the Spaniards. And it's a chivalric image of the moral superiority of Catholic Spain. Look at the way that the general puts his hand consolingly on the shoulders of the man that he's just defeated. The way that Velazquez makes this painting successful is by focusing on the figures. He's identifying or empathizing once again with the common man. But he also drifts in and out of focus in the way that he paints them, rather in the manner that we experience looking at a crowd of people. Sometimes people's faces are in sharp relief. On other occasions, they fade into the distance.

And there's another nice little touch from Velazquez. On the extreme right hand side of the painting, clad in a rather elegant, gray-green jacket and hat, topped with a little white feather, is a self-portrait of Velazquez himself, looking out at us as we look at his work. And then, in the foreground in the extreme right hand corner, is a blank piece of paper that's been discarded there. This is where Velazquez should sign his name. But by this stage in his career, authorship is self-evident. And he's already emerging, not just as a confident artist, but as a cocky one, too.

During the 1630s, portraits of the king and the royal family form the chief part of Velazquez's work. But he also painted portraits of the hombre de placer-- the dwarfs and buffoons of the court. These entertainers amused the king with magic tricks, jokes, and general tomfoolery. Some were disabled, like the jester Calabazas, who Velazquez painted with great empathy. And in his Portrait of Sebastian de Morra, he portrays someone of considerable intelligence. There's dignity, even defiance, in his pose, and an intensity in his eyes. In these portraits, Velazquez loosens his technique. The faces model close to perfection. But he paints the clothes and the background with much more freedom, so that nothing competes with the confrontational gaze. The decade of the '40s was a bitter and turbulent time for the king. Revolts were occurring both in Portugal and Northern Spain. The Count-Duke Olivares had fallen from grace, and the king had him exiled. The powerful Spanish empire had begun to decline.

It was also a time of great personal tragedy for the king. In 1644, his wife, Queen Isabella, died, followed two years later by their son, Balthasar Carlos. Velazquez had painted numerous portraits of the young prince, including this one, which stands out from many of his other equestrian portraits in its use of luminous colors, which give a monumental pose a lightness of touch. It was a quiet time for Velazquez as far as painting for the court was concerned. But Philip had other ideas for the artist. Velazquez was ordered to visit Italy. His mission-- to acquire more works for the royal collection and hunt out young, talented artists to paint frescoes for the Alcazar.

Velazquez's year in Rome led to some staggering achievements, notably in the field of portraiture, beginning with this work. It's a portrait of Juan de Pareja, who was Velazquez's assistant. In fact, he was known as an artist's slave-- not an uncommon phenomenon in 17th century Spain. This was the man that crushed his paints, that prepared his canvases. But he was also an artist on the quiet-- a frustrated artist who, rumor has it, slipped his own pictures into Velazquez's studio one time. And when the king, Philip IV of Spain saw the work, said that this could never be the work of a slave, and so, according to rumor, lost his status as a slave and gained his freedom.

We don't know whether that's true or not, but we certainly know from the way Velazquez painted him, he was a man who Velazquez had a huge respect for, because this is an ennobling picture. He's almost a latter-day Othello. This is a man of Moorish extraction who is painted wearing an ornate lace collar and a large, chunky belt that amplified a status well beyond that of a slave. He also has these wonderfully piercing eyes that stare out and confront the viewer with a kind of noble disdain. The crucial thing, though, about the picture is the way it's painted and how Velazquez, using only four different shades of color, from white, to gray, to brown, to black, manages to produce what is, in effect, a symphony of mute colors. He brings them absolutely to life. The background is done with brush strokes that you can barely see. But as you get closer to the head, you could see them much more markedly. There's this layering or washing of different colors. And look here at the sleeve. Now, this is velvet. When you get closer, what you see are these slightly scumbled brush strokes of gray over the top of this dark browny-black surface. And that gives the effect of light dancing on the sleeves. And when you move away, there's a sense of lush texture.

And the response to this painting was very strong. It was shown in an exhibition in the Pantheon in Rome in 1650. And a number of artists from all over the world who were there in Rome, which was this Mecca for art, came to look at the exhibition and said, according to Velazquez's biographer, Palomino, that most of the work in the exhibition was just art. But this-- this was truth. Now, we can still admire this work now, in the 21st century. But what's extraordinary about it is that it was only an exercise for Velazquez, and that the real big work was just around the corner.

This is Pope Innocent X, one of the most powerful men in Christendom. Velazquez's royal links meant that he had access to the Vatican and an opportunity to meet this imposing figure face to face, and then to paint him. Velazquez depicts Innocent slightly turning away from the viewer in order to emphasize his remoteness from the mortal world. But he also seems to have got under the papal skin, and shows a mere man, impatient and slightly irritable-- a reminder that Velazquez would have been granted very little time in which to capture a physical likeness.

His use of color is remarkable, as is his depiction of texture, as in the Portrait of Juan de Pareja, which he creates with a very limited palate. With only tones of red and creamy white, he distinguishes masterfully the satin of his cap, the rich velvet of the cloth on the background, and the glistening, ruddy skin of his face. It's one of Velazquez's most celebrated works. Francis Bacon, one of the great painters of the 20th century, who was inspired to paint various screaming versions of Velazquez's great pope, said that it was one of the greatest portraits that has ever been made.

On his return to Madrid two years later, Velazquez discovered that much had changed in the royal household whilst he'd been away. For a start, he found out of the king had remarried-- his own 14-year-old niece. And Velazquez immediately found himself back in the thick of royal duties. In fact, there was much to be done around the palaces.

Aside from the Alcazar, there were four other great royal palaces around Madrid that Philip IV used, the most spectacular of which was this one-- El Escorial, built by his grandfather, Philip II, as a mausoleum to the family, and in turn, housing the body of his father, the great Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. And it was in this kind of magisterial environment, rather than an artist's garret, that Velazquez's career developed.

Velazquez's closeness to the king set him apart from other painters. There were a few painters at court, but they had mundane tasks, including restoring pictures and mending frames. But not so for Velazquez. In many ways, he broke the mold in the way that artists were seen in Spain-- the shift from being artisans to something more elevated. He was also given the job of restoring and decorating numerous rooms here the Escorial, including the sacristy and this fantastic chapter house. Along his trip to Italy, he came back with numerous treasures by Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, and others, which he hung all over the palace.

From the moment that Velazquez arrived at court and was made court painter, he began to accumulate a number of different titles. And in 1652, he got his last and the most illustrious. This time, he was made Supreme Marshall to the court-- after a lot of political wrangling, where various other candidates were put forward, but Philip IV wanted Velazquez, so that was that. The job was mundane, as well as ceremonial. Velazquez was in charge of an army of service to look after the King's bedchamber-- to organize the linen, to light the fires, and so on. He was also responsible for organizing transport to and from the palaces. And more creatively, he arranged festivities and dances. But the job was important to Velazquez for two reasons. Firstly, it paid him a healthy salary. And secondly, it put him right at the heart of power, where the [? kudos ?] was immense.

Velazquez's creative energy and talent showed no signs of waning towards the end of his life. At the age of 57, he produced the most astounding, enigmatic, and challenging painting of his entire career. It's called Las Meninas or The Maids of Honor. But it's also known as the family of Philip IV. And what we see is Velazquez himself with his paintbrush in his hand, standing before an easel. And then, center stage, is the infanta-- the young daughter of the King and the Queen-- surrounded on either side by her maids of honor. In the background there's a chaperone and also a bodyguard. And to the right, and in the foreground of the picture, are two dwarfs, on of whom who kicks rather playfully-- perhaps cruelly-- the dog that's lying quietly there on the floor. Something has happened. Everyone, to a certain degree, looks startled. The infanta's eyes are just looking straight out. Her maid of honor still presenting water, but the dwarfs, too, are staring out at us. And the key to this is the background. There's a figure silhouetted in an open doorway, who's the palace marshal, the man responsible for the running of the palace. And he's looking. And then we look to the left. And this is a mirror. Some people think it's actually a portrait of the king and the queen. But look at the way Velazquez paints the light around it. It's a mirrored image. Now, some people have also said that Velazquez is painting the king and the queen, and that's a reflection of the painting. But the angles are all wrong.

This is a pictorial mystery. But it seems clear that someone or something has just happened in the foreground, where they're all looking out. And the most likely explanation is that the king and the queen themselves have just arrived. And this makes the picture a very cheeky, clever royal portrait, because it's unprecedented to show the painter and the royal subjects in the same image, but Velazquez is doing that. And so this time-honored quest for status is finally realized in a picture where he's showing himself as a nobleman, but he's showing himself sharing the same space as the royal family. And that's enhanced by the fact that Velazquez isn't painting in a small studio. He's taken over one of the grand rooms of the palace with pictures on the walls after artists like Rubens in which to paint his work.

And Las Meninas is a summary of everything Velazquez has tried to achieve as an artist. It's acutely observed-- almost scientifically so. Figures come in and out of focus. The detail is wonderfully controlled. The light is extraordinary. And there's a sense of a frozen moment captured, just like the bodegones in Seville. It's as if that nanosecond when something has just happened has been wonderfully captured and immortalized. And instead of us just looking at what Velazquez has painted, he casts us in a position as if we, ourselves, are being painted by Velazquez. So he's turning art inside out. He's mirroring and refracting. And it's a fantastic picture because you can never quite grasp it. It changes its meaning. It changes the way you look at it every time.

At the age of 61, the strain of his court responsibilities had taken its toll. After a large ceremonial function, he suddenly became ill. Velazquez died a couple of months later in the Alcazar on the 6th of August, 1660. Velazquez ensured that artists were no longer perceived as mere artisans in Spain. But he also subtly showed that art could be so much more than religious or political propaganda. At their best, his paintings were like mirrors through which men saw themselves and their world with perhaps more clarity than ever before.

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8 Most Amazing Benefits of Aloe vera

The Aloe vera plant has been known and used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties. The name Aloe vera derives from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “shining bitter substance,” while “vera” in Latin means “true. It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America including Hawaii!

Aloe leaves contain the clear healing gel that is 96% water. The other four percent contains 75 potentially active substances including antioxidants, Vitamins A, B, C, and E, choline, B12, folic acid; calcium; amino acids for protein building; and enzymes used in the digestive system (1,2). The active ingredients hidden in its succulent leaves have the power to soothe human life and health in a myriad ways. This might be the reason the Egyptians called Aloe “the plant of immortality.” 

The plant has importance in everyday life to soothe a variety of skin ailments such as mild cuts, antidote for insect stings, bruises, poison ivy and eczema along with skin moisturizing, anti ageing and digestive tract health makes it a boon to human kind. Following is a list of some of the Aloe Vera benefits:

Healthy hair

Heals skin 

Moisturizing effect

Anti-aging agent

Helps in digestion

Boosts immunity

Detoxification

Laxative

1. Hydrates and strengthens hair and scalp: One of the greatest benefits of Aloe Vera is its beneficial effect on hair and skin. Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Aloe gel deeply nourishes the hair follicles and strengthens the roots with nutrients including the vitamins and minerals. Due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, aloe is also very effective for dandruff fighting. Moreover, the enzymes contained in the gel of aloe, eliminate the dead cells of the scalp (3), as well help the quick recovery of the skin tissue around the hair follicles. Click here to know more on how to tackle dry and itchy scalp naturally. Therefore, hair oils, such as Cakra hair potion, that contain aloe gel happen to be an excellent tonic for hair growth, scalp nourishment and dryness issues.

2. Heals skin problems: Alexander the Great, and Christopher Columbus used its gel to treat soldiers wounds. Hormones present in aloe gel stimulate fibroblasts that boosts collagen production and its cross-linking for fast healing (4). Ayurveda recommends this healing herb for the treatment of various skin diseases, such as wounds, insect bites, bruises and eczema. Furthermore, the antiseptic property of Aloe vera, due to presence of six antiseptic agents namely lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols and sulphur, inhibit the action of fungi, bacteria and viruses, thus helping the healing process (4). Aloe vera gel has also been reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin which makes it an effective remedy for sun burns (4). 

3. Moisturizing agent: The skin absorbs aloe vera up to four times faster than water; it is known to keep pores of the skin open and receive the moisture and nutrients of the plant.The Aloe gel gives a cooling effect and also acts as a moisturizing agent due to its muco-polysaccharides content which helps in binding moisture into the skin. Its moisturizing effects has also been studied in treatment of dry skin associated with occupational exposure where aloe vera gel improves the skin integrity, decreases appearance of fine wrinkles and decreases erythema (rashes on skin) (1).

4. Amazing Anti-aging effect: In Sanskrit, Aloe Vera is called Ghrita - Kumari, which means „young girl”. This name is given to it because the Vedas believed that the plant gives the woman youth and it has a regeneration effect on the females. Aloe vera is used extensively as skin tonic in cosmetic industry. Aloe stimulates fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibers making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled, the protein that controls the aging process of the skin and wrinkling. It also acts  on the superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin. The amino acids present in the gel also soften hardened skin cells and zinc mineral  acts as an astringent to tighten pores and rejuvenate aging skin. This property of Aloe is be- cause it’s biogenic material (4).

5.  Helps in digestion: Due to the high content of digestive  enzymes, as well as the presence of anti-inflammatory substances, aloe is absolutely a miracle herb for people who have problems with the digestive system. Drinking Aloe vera juice naturally detoxifies the whole digestive system, thus   resolves a wide range of digestive diseases.

6. Strengthens the immune system: The healing plant is a great immune stimulator because the polysaccharides (Alprogen) in the aloe juice stimulate the macrophages and the white blood cells that fight viruses (3).

7. Detoxifies the organism: Aloe Vera is a wonderful natural remedy for detoxification of the body. As Ayurveda recommends cleaning our systems from time to time, the regular use of aloe juice provides a rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, that support our organs cope with stress, oxidation and tension.

8. A great laxative: Anthraquinones present in Aloe latex are a potent laxative. Aloe vera juice is known to stimulate mucus secretion, increase intestinal water content and intestinal peristalsis that helps in cleaning the body (muscle contraction helps in cleaning) and in constipation. Aloe is often used during Virechana procedure. (It’s an Ayurvedic way of cleansing the body with the help of natural laxatives) (3,4).

Aloe vera is undoubtedly, the nature’s gift to humanity for cosmetic, burn and medicinal application.Researchers are continuing to discover new methods to o prove the effectiveness of aloe vera, which the Ayurvedic tradition has long been aware of. It remains for us to introduce it to ourselves and thank nature for its never-ending gift. 

Caution: Pregnant women and children under five should not take aloe vera internally. Oral aloe is not recommended during pregnancy due to theoretical stimulation of uterine contractions, and in breastfeeding mothers, it may sometimes cause gastrointestinal distress in the nursing infant.

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6684795/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4452276/

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e9ca/6b5440addd5545217498bcdd4c6fb91fd76f.pdf

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10 pros to adding strawberries in your diet

Whether fresh or frozen, there’s no denying that strawberries pack a healthy punch.

1. Why you should add more strawberries to your diet

If you’re not already a fan of strawberries, you should be. Not only are they juicy, summery and delicious, they’re a bona fide superfood, too. Nutrient-rich and packed with antioxidants (like vitamin C), the benefits of strawberries are endless, and some will even surprise you. (Wrinkle-prevention? Yes please!). Here are 10 strawberry benefits you don’t want to miss out on.

2. Give your immunity a boost

“Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C,” says Toronto-based registered dietitian Madeleine Edwards. Most mammals – except for humans – have the ability to produce vitamin C naturally, which is why it’s so important to get your daily requirement. “One serving contains 51.5 mg of vitamin C — about half of your daily requirement,” Edwards says. “Double a serving to one cup and get 100 percent.” Vitamin C is a well-known immunity booster, as well as a powerful, fast-working antioxidant.

3. Maintain your healthy vision

The antioxidant properties in strawberries may also help to prevent cataracts — the clouding over of the eye lens — which can lead to blindness in older age. Our eyes require vitamin C to protect them from exposure to free-radicals from the sun’s harsh UV rays, which can damage the protein in the lens. Vitamin C also plays an important role in strengthening the eye’s cornea and retina. (Here are 6 delicious ways to add more to your diet.)

While high doses of vitamin C have been found to increase the risk of cataracts in women over 65, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm note that the risk pertains to vitamin C obtained from supplements, not the vitamin C from fruits and vegetables.

4. Ward off cancer

Vitamin C is one of the antioxidants that can help with cancer prevention, since a healthy immune system is the body’s best defense. A phytochemical called ellagic acid — also found in strawberries — is another. “Ellagic acid has been shown to yield anti-cancer properties like suppressing cancer cell growth,” says Edwards. “Strawberries also contain antioxidants lutein and zeathancins. Antioxidants are scavengers to free-radicals and neutralize the potentially negative effect they can have on our cells,” she says. Find out how your diet can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

5. Keep your wrinkles at bay

The power of vitamin C in strawberries continues, as it is vital to the production of collagen, which helps to improve skin’s elasticity and resilience. Since we lose collagen as we age, eating foods rich in vitamin C may result in healthier, younger-looking skin. But vitamin C isn’t the only naturally-occuring wrinkle fighter found in this fruit. Researchers at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea concluded that ellagic acid visibly prevented collagen destruction and inflammatory response — two major factors in the development of wrinkles — in human skin cells, after continued exposure to skin-damaging UV-B rays. Here’s what your face wrinkles are trying to tell you.

6. Lower your cholesterol

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death among Canadian women. Luckily, the benefits of strawberries include powerful heart-health boosters. “Ellagic acid and flavonoids — or phytochemical — can provide an antioxidant effect that can benefit heart health in various ways,” explains Edwards. “One way includes counteracting the effect of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL — bad cholesterol in the blood, which causes plaque to build up in arteries. A second way is that they provide an anti-inflammatory effect, which is also good for the heart.”

Researchers at the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center in Toronto studied the benefits of strawberries on a cholesterol-lowering diet and concluded that adding them to the diet reduced oxidative damage, as well as blood lipids — both of which play a role in heart disease and diabetes. Try adding more of these cholesterol-lowering foods into your diet.

7. Reduce pesky inflammation

The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in strawberries may also help to reduce inflammation of the joints, which may cause arthritis and can also lead to heart disease. A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health shows that women who eat 16 or more strawberries per week are 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) — an indication of inflammation in the body. Learn more on how to fight inflammation naturally.

8. Regulate your blood pressure

Potassium is yet another heart healthy nutrient, and with 134 mg per serving, strawberries are considered a “medium source,” according to Alberta Health Services. Potassium can help regulate blood pressure and may even help to lower high blood pressure by acting as a buffer against the negative effects of sodium. Thanks to their impact on the reduction of LDL, inflammation and high blood pressure, these benefits of strawberries have earned the tiny fruit the title as one of the most heart-healthy fruits you can eat. (Speaking of heart-healthy fruits, give this one a try!)

9. Boost your fibre intake

Fibre is a necessity for healthy digestion, and strawberries naturally contain about 2 g per serving. Problems that can arise from lack of fibre include constipation and diverticulitis — an inflammation of the intestines, which affects approximately 50 percent of people over 60. Fibre can also aid in fighting type 2 diabetes. “Fibre helps slow the absorption of sugars (i.e., glucose) in the blood,” says Edwards. “As a result, adults who are managing diabetes can enjoy strawberries — in moderation — in their diet.” These high-fibre veggies are a great source of fibre, too!

10. Aid in weight management

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best defenses against type 2 diabetes and heart disease, not to mention just plain good for your overall well-being. “Strawberries are naturally low in calories (around 28 calories per serving), fat-free and low in both sodium and sugar,” says Edwards. “Strawberries do contain natural sugars, though total sugars are fairly low with 4 grams per serving — and the total carbohydrate content is equivalent to less than a half slice of bread. Triple your serving to 1.5 cups and you’ll have a snack that’s less than 100 calories and much healthier than those pre-packaged 100-calorie snacks!” Add strawberries to one of these low-cal smoothie recipes and you’ll have the perfect breakfast or snack.

11. Help to promote pre-natal health

Folate is a B-vitamin recommended for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, and strawberries are a good source with 21 mg per serving. Folate is necessary in the early stages of pregnancy to help in the development of the baby’s brain, skull and spinal cord, and the folic acid in strawberries may help to prevent certain birth defects, such as spina bifida. Next, read up on the health and beauty benefits of blueberries.

from Laser Lipo Works – Columbus Ohio – Laser Lipo Treatments, Laser Lipo Company http://laserlipoworks.net/health-and-wellness/10-pros-to-adding-strawberries-in-your-diet/

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If your New Year’s resolutions include minimizing wrinkles, contouring stubborn fat pockets, and rejuvenating your skin, then it’s time to schedule a vShape Ultra treatment at Advanced Aesthetics of Columbus in Columbus, GA!

“What makes vShape so special is that the ultrasound and radiofrequency energies promote a faster expulsion of the destroyed fat cells from the body,” says owner Kendall Cochran. “At the same time, the vShape treatment reinvigorates collagen production for an immediate skin-tightening effect.”

Patients who schedule a free consultation can get 50% off their first vShape treatment.

Advanced Aesthetics of Columbus specializes in the latest technology for non-invasive body contouring and skin tightening. We believe that, in today’s society, health and well-being are essential for a successful, happy life. Synchronicity of mind, body and spirit is key to a healthy lifestyle. How we look determines how we feel and we want to help you feel your best. Alma Lasers’ vShape utilizes focused radio-frequency and/or ultrasound technologies producing the most dramatic and effective results, for non-invasive, pain free procedures.

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As specialists in facial anatomy and esthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox®. Often associated just with appearances, Botox® can be equally as therapeutic as cosmetic.

Botox® is a purified protein that irons out wrinkles by attaching to a muscle and preventing it from contracting. (Muscle contracting away from skin is what causes wrinkles). This has thus far been its most popular use in cosmetic facial treatments.

What most patients don’t know is this same function can relax other muscles in the jaw and face for pain relief or support of orthodontics.

Botox® is applied via injection; a method in which dentists are already skilled. The effect of Botox® lasts three to four months, which means it needs to be refreshed and reapplied for continued results.

Being an injection, Botox® is minimally invasive and a more conservative, more affordable alternative to surgery. For example, in the case of a high lip line, Botox® may be an attractive alternative to a major surgical procedure. The results will not last as long, but the procedure is more affordable and less invasive.

Other uses of Botox® in dentistry include pain relief for TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), and reducing teeth grinding (bruxism). These things are accomplished by relaxing the muscles associated with the pain and mouth movement. Or, if orthodontics has re-shaped your mouth and teeth, Botox® can maintain those results by keeping the muscles loose and preventing them from moving back into their original position. And someone who wears dentures can use Botox® to keep their gums and mouth soft around the new set of teeth as they get used to them.

Clearly, this treatment has many uses for health, function, and cosmetics!

Additional Benefits of Dental Botox®

Of course, Botox® was made popular for its simple treatment of fine lines in the skin. For some people, a whole new smile isn’t complete without rejuvenating the skin around the mouth.

Healthy, white teeth are the most important part of an attractive smile. But if you want even more of a renewed look, and you are open to a temporary cosmetic treatment, Botox® can really complete the look.

Is Botox® Dentistry Safe?

Dentists are already specialists in the mouth, jaw, and face, so they can professionally and expertly use Botox® for many reasons. However, not every state allows dentists to use Botox®, so you must research regulations in your state.

Some critics of Botox® in dentistry are concerned about proper training, but we consider the dentist office to be one of the safest options available for receiving this remedy. Side effects are rare but do include overly-droopy skin or muscles and pain at the site of injection.

Botox® is approved by the FDA and is becoming increasingly popular for wrinkle and muscle treatment. Dr. Barry and Dr. Love at Lifetime Dental Health in Columbus are always ready to talk with patients about their many options in dentistry. Call our office today to make an appointment for a consultation.

Sources

http://www.facialesthetics.org/patient-info/facial-esthetics/wrinkle-treatment/botox/

http://www.facialesthetics.org/blog/dentists-botox-time/

http://www.cda.org/news-events/use-of-botox-in-dentistry-is-a-fine-line

http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-professional-product-review-ppr/archives/2015/vol_10_iss_3/a-discussion-about-dermal-fillers-botox-and-dentistry

from Lifetime Dental Health http://lifetimedentalcolumbus.com/what-is-dental-botox/