PULSE.FOR YOUTHS WITH DIABETES: Brothers Spike and Bo Nasmyth Loy have been living with diabetes since they were diagnosed at the ages of 7 and 6, respectively. The pair, who authored an earlier book for diabetic teens and children, are now in their early 20s and have teamed up again on a new collaboration, ``487 Really Cool Tips for Kids With Diabetes'' (American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of ; $14.95). Full of first-hand experiences, the eight-chapter book offers myriad tips, such as how to handle emergencies and monitor your blood sugar while on vacation. There is also a handy resource guide for children and their caregivers and a detailed list of diabetic symptoms. A must read. - Nicole Sunkes A KIT FOR KIDS: Managing diabetes can be overwhelming, especially for children. Now diabetic youngsters and their caregivers can get a grip on the disease with the help of the Tool-Kit from Roche Diagnostics, maker of Accu-Chek blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence meters. The kit, designed to help parents and school officials work together to ensure proper care for diabetic children, includes a parents' guide and a medical management plan that provides space for emergency information, insulin schedules and food intake requirements. For more information, visit www.accu-chek.com. - N.S. FOUNTAINS OF GENEROSITY: Enhance your garden and help the City of Hope National Medical Center City of Hope is one of 39 NCI-designated Cancer Centers and is located in the city of Duarte, California. City of Hope comprises an ambulatory and in-patient cancer treatment center as well as a biomedical research facility known as the Beckman Research Institute and the City of Hope at the same time by purchasing one of three water fountains inspired by the Duarte hospital's lush gardens. Manufactured by Beckett Corp., the Garden of Hope product line features an ornate reflection pool, stained-glass birdbath and ceramic-vase water fountain. Ten percent of all sales benefit the hospital's biomedical research facility. Suggested retail prices range from $99 to $149. Available at the Home Depot and independent lawn and garden centers. - N.S. FASHION STATEMENT: Pump up the volume with Spiritual Fitness Wear by Heather Lee Millard, a TV actress and former Women of Wrestling Women of Wrestling, aka WOW, is a defunct professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane, previously the founder of Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling and Powerful Women of Wrestling. It was based in Los Angeles, California. world champion. Emblazoned with positive self-affirmations such as ``Be Fit - Be Strong - Be a Girl,'' the sexy tees, tanks and pants are sure to put you in the right frame of mind to accomplish any fitness goal. Prices range from $28 to $77, depending on the item. Available at M. Frederic, Frontrunners and lucy stores. - Sherry Joe Crosby SMELL GOOD, LOOK CLEAN: Put your olfactory olfactory /ol·fac·to·ry/ (ol-fak´ter-e) pertaining to the sense of smell. ol·fac·to·ry adj. Of, relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell. sense into overdrive with The Body Shop's yummy line of skin-care products. Slip on exfoliating gloves ($6), pile on the suds with the orangy-scented Satsuma Satsuma (säts  `mä), peninsula, Kagoshima prefecture, SW Kyushu, Japan. It gives its name to a famous porcelain, Satsuma ware, which was first manufactured there by Korean artisans in shower gel ($10) and take a scoop of Coconut Body Scrub ($16) for sweet exfoliation exfoliation /ex·fo·li·a·tion/ (eks-fo?le-a´shun)1. a falling off in scales or layers. 2. the removal of scales or flakes from the surface of the skin. 3. . Dry off and moisturize with Papaya papaya (pəpī`ə), soft-stemmed tree (Carica papaya) of tropical America resembling a palm with a crown of palmately lobed leaves. Body Butter ($16), plump your lips with Mango Lip Butter ($6), then spritz your face with Vitamin C Energizing energizing, adj giving energy to; revitalizing; rejuvenating. Face Spritz ($12). Purchase the products online at thebodyshop.com or search the Web site for a store near you. - N.S. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book: ``487 Really Cool Tips for Kids With Diabetes'') (2) no caption (diabetes Tool-Kit) (3) no caption (Spiritual Fitness Wear: ``Be Fit - Be Strong - Be a Girl'') (4) no caption (water fountain) |
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