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After an enjoyable late lunch at Maana and after learning about the interesting life story of its owner, Angel Broncales, I was ready for enjoying a little bit of afternoon relaxation and right across from Maana is a beautiful urban park called Square St. Louis. Its history goes back a long way, all the way to 1848 when the City of Montreal installed a water reservoir on top of a hill. 31 years later the reservoir was taken down and the entire site was converted into a public park.

The centre of the park, situated in Montreals popular Latin Quarter neighbourhood, features a classic Victorian fountain, surrounded by a large number of benches that attract local residents, university students, artists and tourists in search of a shady spot to relax. Someone had brought a guitar and was strumming folk songs, children were playing, and a dog was swimming in the water of the fountain. A peaceful atmosphere imbued this urban green space. Surrounding the park is a collection of eclectic Second Empire townhouses and some people say that this square might be the closest thing to a European neighbourhood square.

As I was sitting and just taking in this picturesque environment, a young man sat down next to me and we started chatting. He said that he is originally from Antigua and grew up in Oakville, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. He went to university in Virginia, did his graduate degree at McGill in Montreal and finally a PhD at Cornell University. He told me that today he runs a biotech company located in Boston and occasionally he has to travel up on business to Montreal.

Since he lived in Montreal while taking his graduate degree, he had a chance to get to know the city up-close and says he loves Montreal, especially because of its bohemian character and its European flair. He actually lived around the corner from Square St. Louis, and he is always drawn back to this neighbourhood whenever he comes back to Montreal.

Curious about his experiences studying in different parts in the United States, I asked him what his experience was like, particularly as a visible minority. He indicated that issues such as race, religion and sex are taken much more seriously in the US than they are in Canada. He added that Montreal is a very relaxed place and racial background is not much of an issue. In his opinion, language is a much more important topic in Montreal.

As we chatted, two young ladies, one from California and from Washington, D.C., came by and requested us to take a picture. We chatted for a while and they told us that they were visiting a friend who lives here in Montreal. The atmosphere in Square St. Louis was so open and relaxed, people just felt comfortable approaching complete strangers to sit down and chat. I was having a great time.

Shortly after, the young man said goodbye and I continued my exploration of the Latin Quarter on foot. Montreals stone townhouses represent a very unique and beautiful architectural style that you will not find in any other city. As I got ready for my next item on the itinerary, a visit to Montreals Islands and the Casino de Montreal, I relished this neighbourhood encounter between total strangers, inspired by the serene surroundings of Square St. Louis

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There are numerous ways to clear acne. Many people spend lots of money buying over-the-counter acne products when there are other ways you can clear acne. There are many natural ways out there to clear acne but most people have never thought of them.

Acne

Acne can be a real problem for teenagers and adults. It can not only scar the skin but it can also scar the ego. The scars can vary from minimal to extensive and severely disfiguring problems which are permanent scars of acne.

Face

It is recommended to wash your face no more than two times a day. Avoid washing your face too often, or scrubbing too hard. Expose your face to plenty of sun and air. You should use a mild cleanser on your face and other acne-prone areas. It doesn't matter what your goals are most of the principles are the same whether you want to lose one juicy zit or whole array of blemishes; whether you want to star on a magazine cover or simply go on a date without tons of makeup; whether you want to perform in public or you just want to look good on a beach, wearing just a sun block and a lip gloss on your face.

Treatment

Acne treatments begin with figuring out what type of skin you have. The treatment must address both inflammation and acne bacteria, and always aim to avoid acne scarring. You can treat acne with Benzoyl Peroxide for short-term control of bacteria not without long-term skin damage. By knowing what type of skin you have you will know what type of treatment you need to use. Most treatments will tell you whether they are for dry, oily or normal skin.

Natural

Many acne treatments have antioxidants in them, whether they are natural or chemical, they usually work. There is nothing like clearing up your skin using only natural remedies. Use only all-natural soap, with no harsh chemicals or perfumes. Another natural treatment is to make an exfoliating scrub which will help remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and cause breakouts. Let your natural beauty glow more than artificial beauty.

Every drug store you look in undoubtedly has dozens and dozens of different products you can use to "clear acne in days. There are different options for body acne treatment for clearing acne in areas other than the face. They are effective in reducing the depth of fine lines, smoothing rough skin texture, fading brown spots and assisting in clearing acne/ blemished skin. You have to clear acne working with your body, not against it. Whatever your goals, when you finally decide to stop making the same mistakes that have been holding you back and you diligently begin applying the techniques to clear your acne, you can literally choose any skin you want. Now that you have been given some pointers to clear acne in different ways I hope you can put them to use and save money.

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Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions usually called spots or pimples. It is a rather common disease, actually the most common skin disease that doctors come across. Acne usually affects young adults and teenagers more than any other age group. In fact acne is so common in teens that it's thought to be a normal part of adolescence. Acne is not a really serious health threat but, it can lead to scarring. Of course it can affect you at any age.

The most often found type of acne is Acne Vulgaris which means common acne". The worst type of acne is made up of cysts (sacs) and nodules (swelling). Perioral dermatitis is the strain of acne which the younger woman can suffer from. Another sort of acne " acne mechanica " is the result of physical irritation to certain areas of the body, either resulting in or aggravating previous acne. Your dermatologist will decide upon the best type of treatment for your particular case of acne. The type of treatment that you undergo should depend upon the type of acne with which you are afflicted. Having a severe strain of acne when you are a youngster can do some damage to your psyche and self- confidence. The worst type of acne may even result in scarring that if not dealt with properly, could be visible for the rest of your life.

Why do we have spots? The main cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, called androgen, that start at puberty. Changes of hormonal levels in the various stages of pregnancy can also cause acne. Bacterial infection of clogged hair follicles is one of the main triggers of a bout of acne. New research states that milk can also be a cause of acne. We all know that vitamins are good for you, but too much of the three B vitamins can result in acne flare-ups. There is no one simple cause of acne, the condition is caused by many different factors, several of which you can do very little about. Most medical experts still say that the exact cause of acne is not known.

Acnezine is a scientifically prepared treatment made to get rid of acne through a revolutionary antioxidant method. Of late, the FDA has put their seal of approval on several different lasers for the treatment of acne. Light Therapy, although relatively new, has been demonstrated to be a useful treatment against the pain in the butt which is acne. You may be lucky and come across a new treatment that works great with your skin type and acne condition. At the end of the day a licensed medical person should always be seen for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition.

James Hunaban is the owner of http://health-info4u.com/ a site dedicated to health. Go there now and read some interesting articles on the subject.

Every one wants to have good health.

In Ayurveda the recommended way to restore and maintain ideal health, harmony, and vitality is to follow a self care routine that is specific to your individual needs and characteristics. It"s referred to as your particular mind/body constitution or "Dosha".

You can begin to determine this for yourself by asking a few questions and looking at your usual characteristics. It's simple.

Everyone is a combination of the three mind/body types. Yet, everyone also has a predominant type, or dosha. They are called: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Once you start to see the traits inherent in each, it's easy to see how they influence your life, your health and members of your family too. Usually there is an awareness, that A-ha! moment.....Oh! So that's why I do this/that..........that's why my, son, daughter, spouse is this way.

The main attributes of Vata, and how they are expressed are:

DRY..........dry skin, hair, lips, tongue, dry colon, tending toward constipation.

LIGHT.......light muscles, bones, thin body frame, light and scanty sleep, underweight.

COLD........cold hands, feet, poor circulation, hates cold and Ioves hot, stiffness in muscles.

ROUGH.....rough, cracked skin, nails, hair, teeth, hands and feet, cracking joints.

SUBTLE....subtle fear, anxiety, insecurity, minute muscle twitching, fine tremors, delicate body

MOBILE....fast walking, talking, doing many things at a time, restless eyes, eyebrows, hands, feet, unstable joints, many dreams, loves traveling but doesn't stay in one place, swinging moods and shaky faith.

CLEAR.....clairvoyant, understands and forgets immediately, clear, open mind, experiences void and loneliness.

ASTRINGENT..dry choking sensation in the throat, frequent hiccups and burping, loves oily, mushy soups,craving for sweet, sour, salty tastes.

So, take a look, see which of these qualities have been predominant for you, for most of your life. Each dosha is associated with a season......Vata's characteristics are predominant in Fall and Winter, when it is cold, dry, and windy. So, if you never seem to get warm, or have cold hands and feet when everyone else is "comfortable" chances are your primary dosha is vata.

Vata is the one dosha that tends to go out of balance most easily. This is just the "tip of the iceberg".....but it will help you get started in understanding what qualities are predominant for you. Once you know these you can see where you may be out of balance and how to correct them through an Ayurvedic lifestyle, diet, and routine.

And now I would like to offer you free access to my report " 7 Natural Health Tips for Having More Energy". You can download it by going to http://thenaturalhealthmaven.blogspot.com

From Martha Gesegnet RN ~ The Natural Health Maven and TheNaturalHealthMaven.com