Pangea Organics Earth Day Coupon

In celebration of Earth Day, Pangea Organics is offering 20% off your entire online order through the end of April (code "ALWAYSEARTHDAY").

The ecocentric bodycare line - known for their packaging that you can plant - is made with the highest quality organic and cruelty-free ingredients and without petroleum, sulfates, detergents, synthetic preservatives, GMOs, artificial colors and fragrances.

Not only is Pangea Organics good for your skin, it's good for the planet as well. A portion of their profits go toward building the Pangea Institute - "an emerging, non-profit organization dedicated to researching and teaching all aspects of sustainable living and business practices".

Stroke Warning Signs

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States - behind heart disease and cancer - killing over 160,000 Americans every year. Two thirds of the six million afflicted are disabled, which is the leading long-term disability in this country. Twice as many women are killed from a stroke than breast cancer, but think they are at greater risk from cancer.

The good news is that 80% of the strokes are preventable.

Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, family history of stroke, obesity, previous strokes and ignorance of these risk factors.

Some warning signs:
WALK (is your balance off)
TALK (is your speech slurred or face droopy)
REACH (is your vision all or partly lost)
FEEL (is your headache severe)
TONGUE (ask the individual to stick out their tongue to see if it's crooked - going to one side or another)
STR:
S: Ask the individual to SMILE
T: Ask the person to TALK and say a simple sentence
R: Ask the person to RAISE both arms.

If you recognize any of these signs - even if they go away - call 911. If given the right treatment within the right amount of time, a stroke can be reversed. FAST - a great acronym to remember - stands for FACE, ARMS, SPEECH and TIME.

For more (surprising) information on stroke, go to the Stroke Awareness Foundation.

Otterbox iPod/iPhone Case Winner

Congratulations to Brenda of San Francisco who is the winner of this week's giveaway. Brenda will receive a free pink iPhone or iPod case (her choice) from Otterbox.

Didn't win this time? Stay tuned! Uptown Liz will be doing many more giveaways, so make sure to subscribe to our blog.

Oprah: Earth Day Coupons

The Oprah Winfrey Show celebrated Earth Day with information on the state of our oceans and how to save money by living "greener".

The show also featured some great eco-friendly items that make saving the planet ever so fashionable. Keeping in mind that some people are being hit hard in this economy, companies offered coupons to get everyone started on their eco-shopping (click here).

To shop more environment-loving products, go to Uptown Liz.

Giveaway: Free Otterbox Pink iPod Case or iPhone Case

Win a free iPod or iPhone case from OtterBox and show your support for breast cancer with one of these pink, stylin' models.

OtterBox “Strength” Defender Series™ case for iPod® nano 4th generation ($29.95) has a slim-fit, 3-layer design that provides unmatched protection against bump, shock, drop and scratch. The PATENTED thin membrane covers your screen and Click Wheel, while still allowing for full usability. This design allows you to sync and charge your device right through the case via convenient silicone plugs. Also, as an added bonus, this case has a built-in STAND so you can watch movies and videos while on a plane, train, or just about anywhere. Please note: This case ONLY works with the 4th Generation iPod nano.

OtterBox for iPhone 3G “Strength” case (model: 1942, $49.95) offers stylish and sophisticated protection in 3 layers. First, a thin, clear membrane covers your Touch Screen to help prevent scratches and dings. Second is a hard, strong Polycarbonate skeleton that surrounds your device. Wrapped around all of this is a Silicone skin that absorbs bump and shock. Included with the case is a ClipStand holster. Please note: This case will not fit the 1st Generation iPhone.

OtterBox donates 10% of the purchase price from these products to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically under served.

Enter the contest by leaving a comment to this blog entry (see rules below). Tell us how breast cancer has affected your life, or what your favorite product is on Uptown Liz (or any thing else you would like to comment on). The winner will receive one case of their choice (for the iPhone or iPod).

Giveaway Rules 1) You must be an Uptown Liz subscriber to our blog feed or our newsletter. 2) Enter the contest by leaving a comment to this blog entry. 3) The winner will be randomly selected on Saturday 6pm PST. 4) The winner will be announced on the blog Sunday (the following day). 5) This item cannot be shipped to a PO Box address.

Food Matters: A Must-see DVD on Health for Everyone

I have been receiving alternative health care for years and have seen it change not only my life, but many other lives as well. I am constantly doing research - particularly in women's health and cancer - on how complementary medicine can prevent and cure illness.

I recently watched the DVD, "Food Matters", which discusses how food and alternative medicine can treat most ailments. It is the best and most comprehensive piece of information I have seen. If I could buy thousands of copies and pass them out on the street corner, I would. I feel it is so important that everyone have this information.

To buy the DVD ($24.95) or watch it online ($4.95), go to www.foodmatters.tv.