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Millions of Americans have a sleep debt to repay

You're paying down your credit cards and making smart decisions about your home and auto loans. But are you overlooking the most important kind of "debt," a debt that you owe yourself to pay off in order to maintain good health? This is one kind of debt that will have a huge impact on your life if ignored, but is easy to pay off with minimal effort.

More than 75 percent of Americans are sleep deprived, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In fact, many have incurred a "sleep debt," says Dr. Michael J. Breus, a clinical psychologist and diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. "Many people deprive themselves of sleep during the work week, losing an hour or more a night, and try to make up for it on the weekends," says Dr. Breus. "But while you may be able to replace some of that lost sleep each weekend, you can still be sleep deprived, and your 'sleep debt' will just keep growing."

Beauty Basics to help you Embrace Autumn

Fall is a time of transition. Not only do you need to prepare your skin for the cold months ahead, but it's time to transform your look from light and airy to soft and classic.

Focus on a few beauty basics - skin, make-up, fashion and fragrance - and you'll have all you need for a fantastic fall.  

Great skin is always in
As the weather gets cooler and drier, your skin needs extra moisture to keep it supple. Keep warm weather memories alive with a scent reminiscent of summer and try Coconut Milk Body Lotion from The Body Shop. Treat yourself to the finest ingredients - ethically sourced community trade virgin coconut oil from Samoa - and get soft, smooth and deliciously scented skin.

New Skin Care Line "Tru Renewal" by Ramona Singer

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On Tuesday, October 20^th 2009, an evening Spa Party brought together women and even men of different ages, and races to join, creator of Tru Renewal, Ramona Singer at Equinox located on 74^th and Second Ave., in NYC. The founder of RMS Fashion, creator of “True Faith” jewelry line, a HSN  jewelry line deal and a beautiful family to care for, Ramona Singer is no stranger to balancing and managing responsibility. Yes, you may know her from Bravo TV's reality show "The Real Housewives of NY" but she is much more than that. An entrepreneur at heart, Ramona Singer is always looking for the next business venture, and with Tru Renewal Skin Care Line, I believe she has found it! The idea behind Tru Renewal came to her while going through the frustration of finding a decent skincare product for herself. Read the rest on the next page. 

Zoya Nail Polish

For you daring women out there Zoya MatteVelvet Winter will has expanded their line with three new colors to bring you these three new limited edition beauty nail polish: Savita - grey looking, Harlow - rose and Veruschuka - green. Get your nails done with Zoya oh Boya, see more on the next page. 

Crema Nera by Giorgio Armani

So they say one cream for a lifetime is all you need. This cream, Crema Nera  is inspired by nature and perfected by Mr. Armani himself. Enclosed in a luxurious black jar, Crema Nera is the face cream you will need to make you look young again. For $275 expect to see a wrinkle or two disappear. Get it here.