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Inside Home and Away star's joyous baby shower

Former Home and Away star Melissa George has some joyful news to share with her fans – she's expecting her third child! The 47-year-old actress, who now resides in France, recently celebrated this exciting milestone with a joyous, fun-filled baby shower surrounded by friends and family. Dressed in a chic white T-shirt and cardigan that beautifully accentuated her baby bump, George radiated happiness as she revealed that she's expecting another son. The baby shower was a sight to behold, adorned with blue and white balloons, and featured adorable blue cookies with the sweet message, "Melissa's baby boy". In photos shared from the event, George can be seen delightfully displaying her baby bump while holding up the cute cookies and pulling a funny face. A friend captioned the images, capturing the magic of the afternoon spent celebrating this beautiful moment. Although George has not disclosed the identity of the father, she shares her two older sons, Raphaël and Solal, with her French ex-partner, Jean-David Blanc. Reflecting on motherhood in the past, George as expressed profound gratitude: "Having children, for me, will go down in my life as the greatest, most victorious, thing I've ever done." She added: "Adopting, however you do it, when you have that baby in your arms, it's the greatest thing in the world." Having risen to fame on Home and Away before making her mark in Hollywood with notable roles in films like Triangle, The Amityville Horror, and 30 Days of Night, George continues to embrace life's adventures with grace and joy. Images: Instagram

Family & Pets

5 things we all do wrong in the shower

While showering every day keeps us smelling fresh, it actually disturbs the natural bacteria on our skin and strips it of the oils that keep it supple. In fact, many shower habits can actually be very unhygienic. Experts reveal what we’re doing wrong, and what to do instead. 1. Showering everyday The University of California found that too much washing can actually be bad for you, because it strips away beneficial bugs that the body uses to help ward off infections. Apparently, if we simply wash our hands and below the belt regularly we can skip a full shower every day. 2. Showering for too long Water is an irritant, so the longer you’re in there, the more irritated and dry your skin will become. Oil from the sebaceous glands hydrate the skin, so showering for too long strips it of moisture. 3. Rubbing soap on your whole body Soap dislodges dirt and oil from the body, allowing water to wash it away. But the skin on the arms and legs doesn't contain a lot of oil, so cleaning them with soap just makes them dry. Instead, simply focus on the armpits, buttocks, groin and feet 4. Letting the shower water blast over your face A hot shower can cause and exacerbate fragile capillary networks in the cheeks, leading to unattractive, visible capillary networks and worsened impaired skin conditions, experts warn. 5. Using a pouf Poufs and loofahs are a haven for bacteria — the dead skin cells they scrub so well from our body get caught up in the nooks where bacteria can feed on them. Also, because poufs take time to dry and may well retain dead skin cells, it’s a potential source of infection. To keep it clean, wet your pouf and put it on a medium heat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. How would you feel about skipping your daily shower, like one of these tips suggests? Let us now in the comments below. Image credit: Shutterstock Related links: <a href="../health/body/2016/03/ways-to-stay-active-in-winter/">4 ways to stay active in winter</a> <a href="../health/body/2016/04/ways-weather-influences-your-health-and-behaviour/">5 ways weather influences your health and behaviour</a> <a href="../%20http:/www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/04/how-to-get-the-best-lawn-for-winter/">How to get the best lawn for winter</a>

Beauty & Style

Here’s how often you should really shower

<h2>Shower power</h2> Whether you prefer a quick morning shower or a luxurious pre-bedtime soak, chances are your shower routine is so established that you haven’t put much thought into it in years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper personal hygiene is the one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy. So, in the shower, it’s important to make sure you’re not just going through the motions – but really getting good and clean. To help you scrub up on the right way to take a shower, we rounded up the latest dermatologist tips and research. <h2>Bathe most days</h2> The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that kids over age 11 start showering or bathing every day. For younger kids, a couple times a week is usually enough unless they’re sweaty, dirty or have been playing in a pool, lake or ocean. Two to three showers a week may be enough for many adults – but, if that’s not quite enough for you, that’s all good, too. Showering every day doesn’t appear to make skin dry or itchy. <h2>Wash hair less frequently</h2> Most people can wash their hair less often than they bathe. How often you wash should be determined by your hair type and texture. Hair naturally gets dryer with age, so many adults can wash their hair less often than teens. However, an oily feeling and flakes are signs it’s time to shampoo. Wash your hair by gently massaging shampoo on the scalp. Follow up by using conditioner on the entire length of your hair. <h2>Close the door when you shower</h2> Let your skin absorb moisture by closing the bathroom door while you shower. This keeps the humidity in the bathroom, building up steam so your body can soak in some extra moisture. After you’re finished showering, open a window or flip on the fan to pull remaining humidity out and prevent mould and mildew growth. <h2>Find the right temp</h2> The best temperature for your shower or bath water is your body’s natural temperature. You’ll know it when you don’t feel the temperature of the water, said Natalie Aguilar, dermatological nurse and aesthetician at N4 Skincare. Water that’s too hot can cause inflammation and immediate transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which one report in Applied Dermatoxicology defined as “the amount of water that passively evaporates through skin to the external environment due to water vapour pressure gradient on both sides of the skin barrier leads to dry, dehydrated and/or irritated skin.” “Inflammation from hot water, as well as TEWL, can contribute to a variety of unwanted skin issues such as dryness, itchiness and a more pronounced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” Aguilar says. <h2>Keep it short</h2> Lingering in a warm shower might feel luxurious, but it can also dry you out. Try to keep your time in the shower under 10 minutes to help your skin barrier stay hydrated. (This is also a good rule to cut down on water waste.) <h2>Pick gentle products</h2> Many dermatologists recommend gentle cleansers without added fragrance. No need to use too much, either. You don’t need enough bubbles to fill a tub to get clean – just use enough soap to clean any dirt and oil off your body. <h2>Don’t forget moisturiser</h2> Lotion isn’t a special treat. It’s important to moisturise within three minutes following a shower or bath. “Applying moisturiser after a shower or bath is crucial, as damp skin absorbs moisture better,” Aguilar says. “Your skin will be more receptive to the moisturising qualities of body creams while it’s still damp.” And, this doctor says, that means following every daily scrub: “Consistency is key.” <h2>Launder with care</h2> Choose a soft cotton towel that feels nice on your skin. Then launder it with care, Aguilar says, and skip heavy detergents. “Harsh detergents can irritate freshly bathed skin and can cause skin flares, especially to those who have eczema or psoriasis.” <h2>No need to be harsh</h2> “It is also best to pat and rub gently using soft cotton towels,” Aguilar says. “Using towels that are hard or stiff can be too rough on skin.” Take your time drying off. Rubbing your skin harshly or quickly with a towel is a common showering mistake. This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/skin/heres-how-often-you-should-really-shower-say-doctors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reader's Digest</a>. Image: Shutterstock

Body

Does TikTok’s chia-lemon ‘internal shower’ really beat constipation?

<h3 class="legacy">Does TikTok’s chia-lemon ‘internal shower’ really beat constipation? Here’s what science says</h3> <figure><figcaption></figcaption><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/clare-collins-7316">Clare Collins</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-newcastle-1060">University of Newcastle</a></figure> Heard about the chia seed-lemon juice “internal shower” drink? It’s going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digestion booster, constipation and bloating buster (particularly after travelling), detox drink and hangover cure. Advocates recommend you mix two tablespoons of chia seeds in a cup of water, add lemon juice, wait till the seeds start to absorb the water and form a gel, drink it on an empty stomach, and wait. <iframe id="tc-infographic-730" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/730/0814a4ed8c2b8e3d7a498fbb676f71593f896f1d/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe> Chia seeds are edible seeds from a <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35208997/">flowering plant</a> of the mint and sage families. These tiny seeds (1,000 seeds weigh about 1.3 grams), pack a nutritional punch and are <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31086922/">rich in dietary fibre, polyunsaturated fat and protein</a>. They also contain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid) and minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus). Before you rush out to get some chia seeds, be wary. The <a href="https://www.poison.org/articles/internal-shower">National Capital Poison Center</a> in the United States urged caution, following the case of a person needing surgery after the gelled chia seeds became stuck and blocked his oesophagus. <h2>Let’s break down the ‘internal shower’ claims</h2> 1) Digestion booster Chia seeds can’t “boost” digestion. For most people, digestive processes run automatically, just like breathing and blood flow. So you can’t speed up the enzymatic processes that help with food breakdown, digestion and absorption. This claim is likely to be mixed up with constipation, which affects the time in takes for undigested food to travel though your gut and to your large bowel where it gets processed and turned into poo. There are medical conditions, such as <a href="https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/">cystic fibrosis</a>, where digestive enzymes can’t mix with food adequately and medicinal enzymes have to be taken orally. But this is very rare. 2) Constipation buster This claim is likely to be true, due to the very high fibre content of chia seeds. Dietary fibre content of chia seeds varies from 23% to 41%, depending on the variety. Of that, 85% is insoluble fibre that adds bulk to stools and helps increase the transit time of bowel motions through your intestines. The other 15% is soluble fibre, meaning that it dissolves in water and remains intact until it gets to the large bowel. There, it is fermented by the gut microbes. This produces water that helps to keep your bowel motions soft. Two tablespoons of chia seeds weigh about 20-25 grams, providing 9-10 grams of fibre, which is a lot compared to adult daily intake targets of <a href="https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/dietary-fibre">25-30 grams per day</a>. But chia seeds aren’t the only fibre-rich food. So what are the signs you need to have a closer look at your diet? If, over the past few months, you have experienced symptoms including lumpy or hard stools, incomplete emptying of bowels, straining to pass a bowel motion or having fewer than three bowel motions per week, you could be constipated. <hr /> <figure class="align-center "><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&fit=clip" sizes="(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px" srcset="https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=600&h=764&fit=crop&dpr=1 600w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=30&auto=format&w=600&h=764&fit=crop&dpr=2 1200w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=15&auto=format&w=600&h=764&fit=crop&dpr=3 1800w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&h=960&fit=crop&dpr=1 754w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=30&auto=format&w=754&h=960&fit=crop&dpr=2 1508w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/141158/original/image-20161011-3909-p1j1kp.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=15&auto=format&w=754&h=960&fit=crop&dpr=3 2262w" alt="" /><figcaption>The Conversation, <a class="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">CC BY-ND</a></figcaption></figure> <hr /> To address this, drink enough water so your urine is the colour of straw. Next, boost you intake of foods high in fibre such as psyllium, wholemeal and wholegrain breads and legumes (chickpeas, lentils, four-bean mix, red kidney beans, baked beans), as well as foods such as prunes, kiwi fruit, leek, onion, beetroot, Brussel sprouts, peaches, watermelon and honeydew melon, and of course chia seeds. These high-fibre foods have all been shown to manage constipation. If your bowel habits don’t improve, or have changed, see your GP. 3) Beating bloat Bloating is the feeling your abdomen is under pressure due to gas retention. Recent <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27746233/">research has shown</a> both people with a healthy gut and people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had similar responses following consumption of a test meal, in terms of gas production and retention of contents in the stomach. However, the researchers found people with IBS reported more symptoms related to the gas production, meaning their guts were more hypersensitive. This suggests people with IBS may find gas production due to a chia “internal shower” uncomfortable or even painful. 4) Hangover cure There is no evidence chia or lemon juice, vitamins or other remedies can cure a hangover. Chia seeds contain thiamin and <a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/vitamin-b#thiamin-b1">alcohol reduces thiamin absorption</a> from the gut. However, a hangover occurs after you have had too much alcohol and so thiamin from chia seeds arrives too late to be used during alcohol digestion. The best “cure” for a hangover is prevention. <h2>A final word</h2> Chia seeds are high in fibre. You can use them in recipes that taste better than the “internal shower” drink, such as <a href="https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/easy-chia-pudding-with-banana-almonds">chia banana pudding</a> or a <a href="https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/emmas-blunana-smoothie">berry chia smoothie</a> and that don’t pose a choking risk. Just drink your water separately. There’s no special benefit in combining the two.<img style="border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important;" src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/188744/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" /> <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/clare-collins-7316">Clare Collins</a>, Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-newcastle-1060">University of Newcastle</a> This article is republished from <a href="https://theconversation.com">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/does-tiktoks-chia-lemon-internal-shower-really-beat-constipation-heres-what-science-says-188744">original article</a>. Image: Getty

Caring

4 ways to clean your shower screen naturally

Whether your glass shower screen is covered in those irritating hazy grey spots or, in extreme cases, you can no longer see through it, now is the time to take action. Best natural ways to clean shower glass Start by slipping on your gloves, rinse the glass thoroughly with water, wipe it over with a soft sponge, then try one of these popular methods to bring back the shine. <h3 dir="ltr">1. Lemon shower cleaner</h3> Pour straight lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled concentrate) onto a soft sponge. Wipe the dampened sponge over all the glass surfaces. Leave the lemon juice to work its magic for a few minutes. Thoroughly rinse away lemon juice with plenty of clean water or white vinegar then water. Dry glass to a shine with paper towel. <h3 dir="ltr">2. Vinegar shower spray</h3> Bringing the shine back to shower screen is easy with cleaning vinegar. Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle. You may wish to dilute the vinegar up to 50/50 with water and add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh scent. Drench the glass surfaces with the vinegar solution. Leave for a few minutes then work over the stains with a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush. Apply more solution if necessary. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Dry glass to a shine with paper towel. <h3 dir="ltr">3. Baking soda shower scrub</h3> For tougher stains, head to your pantry and pull out baking soda. Make a thick paste by mixing baking soda with a little water. Smear the paste over the glass using a dampened sponge or soft-bristled toothbrush (you should avoid using coarse brushes and scrubbers as they may scratch your glass). Pay more attention to stubborn stains, particularly around door hinges and framework. Rinse with clean water then dry glass to a shine with paper towel. <h3 dir="ltr">4. Toothpaste shower cleaning hack</h3> Swap out the homemade baking soda and water paste for regular white toothpaste. While you can buy the most inexpensive toothpaste for the job, the best type of toothpaste to use is something with a simple ingredient list. Apply the paste to a dampened soft sponge, work it over the glass surfaces, then rinse with plenty of clean water. Repeat this process, if necessary. Dry glass thoroughly with paper towel. Ahh… minty fresh! <h3 dir="ltr">Best and easiest way to clean glass shower doors</h3> If you are looking for something a little tougher, Cerapol Ceramic and Induction Stove Top cleaner to transform her cloudy glass shower screen, which had built-up soap scum. Image: Getty

Home Hints & Tips

4 genius morning hacks when you have no time to shower

We all have those mornings: the alarm blares, you hit snooze, roll over and fall back asleep ... ten times in a row. If there are zero minutes to jump in the shower before heading out, use these household items strategically to make it look – and smell – like you did. 1. Baby wipes If yesterday’s sweat is still clinging to your skin, whip out the baby wipes stat. Rub down the stinky areas, and then spritz a bit of antibacterial body odour spray on top. If this not-showering thing is a habit for you, consider investing in wipes designed just for this purpose. Look for ones that are super soft, plant-based, biodegradable, compostable and smell amazing. Bad smells, be gone! 2. Baby powder Depending on the thickness and texture of your strands, second-day hair can look either fashionably unkempt or just plain oily. If the latter’s the case, rub a bit of baby powder onto your scalp to soak up the grease. Again, if hectic mornings are business as usual for you, invest in a dry shampoo that will whisk away dirt and oil without leaving a powdery residue. If hair stink is your main complaint, give strands a light spritz with fragrance made for hair. 3. Apple cider vinegar For greasy morning skin, first wash your face with a mild cleanser. After drying, pat on an apple cider vinegar toner (one-part apple cider vinegar two parts water) to purify and refresh. Bonus: ACV’s bacteria-fighting, pH-balancing properties will rid your body of unwanted odour, so feel free to rub it on any lingering smelly spots. 4. Witch hazel Another amazing skin tonic? Witch hazel. Pour a small amount on a cotton pad and gently wipe your cheeks, forehead, chin and nose to remove excess oil and sweat. Consider keeping a bottle at your desk at work to maintain an oil-free T-zone all day long. Written by Ashley Paige. This article first appeared in <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/culture/no-time-to-shower-then-you-need-these-8-genius-morning-hacks">Reader’s Digest.</a> For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, <a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=articles&utm_campaign=RDSUB&keycode=WRA87V">here’s our best subscription offer.</a> <img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" />

Beauty & Style

Professional cleaner reveals her MAJOR shower cleaning tip

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post-body-container"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> A cleaner has shared her major secret tip to get her showers sparkling clean. Under the TikTok account <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigcleanco?lang=en" target="_blank">The Big Clean Co</a>, a Melbourne woman has showed her method of using dishwashing liquid to get shower tiles, shower screen and metal shower handles absolutely spotless. “This shower gets cleaned weekly, if it was a deep clean, we’d brush these bits,” she wrote. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841502/shower-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c9283a99d87146219aaecb6e7984a19c" /> After wiping all of the shower surfaces down, she then showed how she rinsed the shower before drying it with a towel. “When we use dishwashing liquid, we don’t even need a glass cleaner,” she said. The clip has been viewed by more than two million people and left viewers excited to try the new cleaning hack out on their own showers. “This is so impressive,” one person wrote. “I love the tip! Thank you,” wrote another. A third said: “Going to clean my shower right now! Looks brilliant!” </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="post-action-bar-component-wrapper"> <div class="post-actions-component"> <div class="upper-row"> <div class="right-box-container"></div> </div> </div> </div>

Home & Garden

Man tragically killed at a baby shower

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> A US man has died after being struck by metal shrapnel during an explosion at a baby shower. Family and friends gathered to celebrate the baby's pending arrival when the homeowner fired a small cannon device. The device blew up, causing shrapnel to strike three parked vehicles and the man who was standing nearby. Evan Thomas Silva, 26, was the only person struck by the device. “The cannon is designed to create a big flash, a loud noise and create smoke,” Michigan State Police said in a statement. “The cannon did not contain any projectiles, but it is suspected that the gun powder loaded into the device caused the cannon to fracture, resulting in shrapnel being spread in the area.” Evan was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His brother Phil Silva posted a touching tribute on Facebook. “Yesterday evening, Evan Silva was in a fatal accident,” Phil wrote. “He has left behind a loving family, countless friends and memories in all of our hearts. Further details are to come, your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.” “I’m still expecting a call, a text, snap. I want it to not be true,” a friend posted online. “You were such a fun, happy, uplifting kinda attitude guy ... my condolences to all the family,” another wrote. </div> </div> </div>

Family & Pets

Woman's shower habits spark online debates

A Twitter user has divided the internet after explaining her shower habit and asking the social media platform if it was "normal". “Help me settle a debate," Alice wrote to her followers. “It’s normal to shower with your back to the shower right? Not facing the water?” she asked. Many were quick to share their thoughts on the matter. “I face the water to keep my hair from getting wet and then spin round and hold my hair out of the way to do my back,” one person said. “See I’m not the only one who thinks facing the water is strange,” another added, tagging their friend. People said that they prefer their back to the water so they don't get hit in the face. “Aye but you’ve got to at least face the shower at least once to get hit on the face with the water,” one person then demanded. “I don’t like my face in the water at all, unless I’ve had a terrible day and you do that thing they do in films, where you put your hands on the wall and lean forward with your hair streaming down, like you’ve just blown up an entire planet and need some time to think,” another person joked. One user was "shocked" to learn that people have their backs to the wall. “I just assumed EVERYONE faced the water. Back to the shower is for hangover recovery only, usually breathing deeply and steadying yourself against the wall, praying you’re not pushing sick down the plug hole before the time’s up.” Alice disagreed. “I always face away from the water,” she said. “You stand underneath the water with your back to the shower head so water runs over you!”

Beauty & Style

Mum touts Bunnings product as miracle shower cleaner

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> Not everyone is a fan of cleaning, but almost everyone is a fan of hacks that make those tedious chores a lot easier. Enter Aussie mum Tracey who has found her latest miracle find after "trying everything else" to remove stubborn soap scum from her shower. “Finally found the game-changer for shower glass," she shared on a Facebook group. “Easy to rub in and wash off. Found in Bunnings cleaning aisle. Have tried everything else before finding this." Her miracle product is Rain-X Shower door extreme cleaner, which can be found at your local Bunnings. “This unique product, specially formulated for use on glass shower doors, is ideal for removing soap scum, dirt, hard water build-up, calcium, lime stains and rust stains," the product description reads on the website. Other fans of the Mums Who Clean Facebook group loved the hack. “I’m an end of lease cleaner and this is what we use. I’ve cleaned some really bad showers. Like to the point the glass couldn’t been seen through. And I’ve used Rainx to clean it” Added another: “well worth the $20, game changer!” Said a third: “That is awesome stuff. My client that also has a house in America brought some back years ago you could only get it from the US at the time. So glad they have finally got in here.” </div> </div> </div>

Home & Garden

Brutal moment husband exposes wife at baby shower: “This isn’t my child”

Video footage has captured the brutal moment a husband exposed his pregnant wife for carrying another man’s baby in front of family and friends at their baby shower. The clip was taken during what was meant to be a glorious occasion. The video was shared on Reddit although its authenticity has not yet been verified. According to a Reddit translation, the Spanish speaking husband addresses the crowd and says, “This is my lawyer. We have over here a document.” <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838634/baby-shower-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ab74751a523443c59f26c9ffc6a5f8e3" /> “You guys all know that I’m expecting a boy. Here, look, I have the pregnancy test, you guys know I’m gonna (sic) be a dad. But you know what, you guys overlooked an important detail. “Here is proof that she isn’t four months pregnant but in fact she is six months pregnant.” The mum-to-be becomes more agitated as she begs her husband to discuss the matter with her outside, however he persists. A lawyer went on to show the crowd footage of the wife appearing to get hot and heavy with her love, who sat at the baby shower just a few tables away. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838635/baby-shower-4.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ddb688d35b844f968f75729483f7dd8a" /> “That isn’t my child; this party is for these two” the man adds. As the baby shower begins to descend into chaos he says, “This party is not for me, but for them and I will leave it at that.” The woman’s father also can be heard on the footage turning to his daughter and asking,“What is your husband talking about?” to which she responds, “It’s a misunderstanding, Dad.” The chaotic event ended in a scuffle as the husband left with his wife chasing after him. The video was shared on the subreddit r/Trashy. The group has over 2.2 million members and is described as a place for “trashy stories, trashy glamour, all things fake, plastic and downright trashy”. Watch the video h<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/trashy/comments/jmid6h/husband_provides_proof_that_the_child_is_not_his/" target="_blank">ere.</a>

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Man’s horrifying allergic reaction after stepping out of shower

A man is counting his blessings after almost dying when he stepped out of the shower. First reported by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.livescience.com/cold-allergy-urticaria-anaphylaxis.html" target="_blank">Live Science</a>, a 34-year-old man was found on the floor by his family, struggling to breathe and covered in hives. It follows after he stepped out of hot shower and into the cold air, with his family saying he has a “history” of being “allergic to the cold weather.” <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(20)30968-9/fulltext" target="_blank">The Journal of Emergency Medicine</a> writes that the man was experiencing a whole-body allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Ambulance officers treated the man with epinephrine and oxygen. “Doctor’s confirmed the man’s diagnosis using an “ice cube test,” which involves placing an ice cube on the skin for about 5 minutes. If the patient develops a raised, red bump on the skin where the ice cube was, they are diagnosed with cold urticaria,” Live Science reported. The condition is uncommon but can be caused by the cold as it releases chemical histamines in the immune system. Research has found it can be inherited and can be triggered by a viral infection or a number of cancers.

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Inside Bindi Irwin’s extravagant $90K baby shower

Rumour has it Terri Irwin is planning a baby shower for her only daughter Bindi - and it’s going to be a big affair. According to Woman’s Day, the move is a peace offering after the mother-daughter duo butted heads on how to raise the baby girl. "Terri has already started planning a massive baby shower and is sparing no expense," reveals the insider, adding that the party is going to set her back a whopping $90,000. "Sure, they've gone through hard times at the zoo, but Terri's digging deep into her personal savings to give Bindi and Chandler the best celebration ever, with live music, games and flower displays. And she's planning something big in the way of a special surprise guest." Terri knows that her late husband Steve Irwin would have done the same. "From the moment Bindi was born, she was the light of Steve's life," shares the insider. "Terri is certain Steve would want his little girl to have everything and more on such a special day." The celebration will definitely be welcomed by Bindi, after she was forced to downgrade her lavish wedding plans due to the pandemic.

Family & Pets

$1.80 Woolies hack that transforms shower “in minutes”

A mum has cracked the ultimate cleaning code this week, discovering the perfect solution to a grimy shower that works in a matter of minutes. If you have black shower grout, the solution seems to be sitting in pantries and cleaning cupboards this entire time. Taking to Facebook to share the transformation, Paula showed off her shower and it instantly caught people’s attention. Living in Victoria, the lockdown didn’t stop Paula from having a squeaky clean shower and she seemed to have the magic product sitting at home. “I've cracked the code! And it only took minutes,” she wrote in a post that has since exploded on a cleaning Facebook page. “Here's a [photo] of dirty grout in a rental, that was years old. This took me only a few minutes and not a lot of effort – I couldn't believe my eyes!” Posting the before and after photos side by side, the first shot shows the shower with deep, black grout, and in the second, it was completely clean. “After trying every product, and every 'formula' under the sun, I decided to experiment with my own,” she revealed in the post. Paula mixed household bleach with bicarbonate soda, mixing it into a paste that got rid of the mould in seconds. She then applied the paste to the grout with a toothbrush. “In most places, I didn't even leave it,” she revealed. “Just a light brushing it was gone in an instant. Unbelievable.” Hundreds of people commented on the post, praising the nifty mum for the hack. “Looks great .. nice work,” one onlooker wrote. “I love bicarb it’s so versatile.” “Amazing, thanks for the tip,” another shared. “I tried it on my bathroom floor tiles tonight and it worked a treat.” “I also use this on the rubber area of the front loader washing machine, cleans up the mould beautifully,” another advised. Paula revealed that she had finally come across the trick after ‘decades’ of trying different methods.

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“Works awesome!”: New cleaning hack will get rid of tough shower stains

A new shower cleaning hack has gone viral, much to the delight of people who clean around the world. The new trick sees people using a magic sponge with a dishwasher tablet inside the sponge which helps remove tough stains. One mum shared her impressive results with the popular Facebook group Mums Who Clean. “My husband is a mechanic, so our shower cops a lot from all his hand washes to get the grease off,” Lauren said. “I tried the magic sponge and dishwasher tablet. Five minutes and not much effort!” She revealed her technique, explaining that she lets the magic sponge get very wet before removing part of the sponge and inserting the dishwasher tablet into the sponge. Lauren explained that she removed the “power ball” part of the dishwasher tablet. <img style="width: 0px; height:0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7836176/body-shower.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c465a27f9a174cbaa03c3359a3a28a69" /> Other group members excitedly revealed that they had tried the hack with exciting results. “I did the same thing tonight! Amazing results here too!” said one. Added another: “Works awesome! Did mine today with the same trick, it’s never been this clean before!” Wrote a third: “I gave it a go and worked a dream. Didn’t even have to scrub hard.” Said one more: “I used this as well on shower I had scrubbed with everything. Worked like a charm.” Photo credits: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mumswhoclean/" target="_blank">Facebook / Mums Who Clean</a>

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Sylvia Jeffreys glows as she celebrates with family at baby shower

One of Australia’s most loved journalists Sylvia Jeffreys celebrated her baby shower over the weekend with her close family and friends. She wore a floral maxi dress and posted a series of photos to her Instagram page from the big day. "Oh boy, our baby's going to be in glorious company when he enters this world." She continued: "A beautiful day celebrating & showering our little guy. Thanks to my gang for all the love and belly rubs and CAKE". The emphasis on the cake was justified, as it was a “four-tiered blue velvet masterpiece” that was made by one of her friends that attended the baby shower. It appears that there was an emphasis on the colour blue, as her sister Claire was dressed in a blue polka dot summer dress. Sylvia also posted a very sweet photo with her family members, saying “welcome to the family, kid” with two blue love hearts. She first announced her pregnancy with husband Peter Stefanovic back in August after sharing a single Instagram post saying that they were “totally over the moon!!” "We're having a baby boy and we're totally over the moon!! ," Sylvia captioned the picture of herself and Peter with giant grins on their faces. Scroll through the gallery to see the snaps of Jeffreys’ and her family enjoying the baby shower. Photo credit: Instagram <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sylviajeffreys/" target="_blank">@sylviajeffreys</a>

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Duchess Meghan sets record straight on “lavish” baby shower

Duchess Meghan has set the record straight about her highly publicised baby shower in New York, according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2019111680667/meghan-markle-sets-record-straight-baby-shower/" target="_blank">Hello!</a> magazine. She has denied previous reports that she intentionally left her mother, Doria Ragland, off the guest list as well as the price of the event as new court papers were filed on Friday about the baby shower. "The suggestion that the Claimant (Meghan) deliberately left out her mother from her baby shower and ditched her in favour of her famous friends is untrue and offensive to her," Meghan's lawyers said. "The Claimant’s mother was of course invited, and the Claimant also offered to buy her airline tickets. However, her mother was unable to attend due to work commitments. The new paperwork filed by the Duchess of Sussex’s lawyers also mentioned the cost of the event as well as the amount of famous guests who attended, including Serena Williams, Amal Clooney, Jessica Mulroney and Gayle King. “It was also untrue and offensive to suggest, as the article does, that ‘not a single guest had known [the Claimant] for more than a decade’. In fact, the true position was that the baby shower (which actually cost a tiny fraction of the $300k falsely stated in the article) was organised and hosted by one of her best friends from university; the fifteen guests who attended the shower were close friends and included long-term friendships some of which had existed for over 20 years." In early October, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex announced they were taking legal action against the British tabloid The Daily Mail over its publication of a private letter written by Meghan. The couple allege it was published illegally and selectively edited to hide “lies” reported about her.

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Do you wash this body part in the shower? Simple question sparks huge online debate

Showering seems to be a pretty straightforward task – turn on the water, lather, clean and rinse. However, a simple question about a common shower habit has taken Twitter by storm, dividing people all over the Internet. The burning question came from American writer and graphic designer Conor Arpwel, who posted a poll on his account on Friday. “Do you wash your legs when you take a shower?” he asked. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Do you wash your legs when you take a shower? — Conor Arpwel 🌹🧰🌾 (@Arpwel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arpwel/status/1126594900055793671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2019</a></blockquote> Within 24 hours, Arpwel’s post went viral with an overwhelming number of responses. At the time of writing, more than 816,000 people had voted on the poll, with the majority (81 per cent) saying they wash their legs. Many of the leg-washers have expressed confusion over the idea of skipping the lower body parts in the shower. “Are there people who do not feel the need to... wash their legs...” one asked. “I’ve spent awhile thinking about all the reasons not to wash every inch of your body while in the shower and I couldn’t find one,” another commented. “Everyone who voted no, think about all the toilet seats you’ve sat on and wash those thighs!” one urged. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> I wash everything. What is this question? — Ms.TymberleeChanel (@TymberleeHill) <a href="https://twitter.com/TymberleeHill/status/1126964650233430016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> so people really just walking around with clean everything else but dirty legs I- <a href="https://t.co/C7EoUwRnrl">pic.twitter.com/C7EoUwRnrl</a> — 𝒥𝑜𝓇𝒹𝓎𝓃🧸 (@prettyprncesss) <a href="https://twitter.com/prettyprncesss/status/1127013395948089345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2019</a></blockquote> Non-leg-washers have their own explanation. “I only [wash my legs] if I’ve been bare legged or to the gym and they feel sweaty,” one shared. “I used to but when I got eczema on my legs I had to stop as soap made it worse and I was told not to use SLS soaps. It's bad for your skin and mostly unnecessary.” Another replied, “They've been safe inside my pants, the whole day. What's the problem?” One believed the trickle-down effect is enough to keep their lower body clean. “I feel like my legs don’t get dirty,” they wrote. “Plus, soap and shampoo run down my legs when I’m showering.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Does the shower not automatically do that? — The Sassiest Semite (@LittleMissLizz) <a href="https://twitter.com/LittleMissLizz/status/1127026932791566336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> I'm tired of hiding in the shadows, which is why I'm coming forward to say... I don't wash my legs. Soap is not good for your skin! I wash all the parts of me that get smelly, the soapy water washes over the rest of me, but I feel no need to scrub all of my skin, thanks — ghostmeow 🌹 (@ghostmeow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ghostmeow/status/1126954148249915393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2019</a></blockquote> As the question’s creator, Arpwel stated his position on the matter. “Leg washing is an important component of my cleanliness regimen, but also I’m not out to get people who don’t wash their legs for various reasons,” he wrote. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> My name is Conor Arpwel and I am a leg washer Leg washing is an important component of my cleanliness regimen, but also I’m not out to get people who don’t wash their legs for various reasons I only meant for this whole thing to be a fun & frivolous topic of conversation lol — Conor Arpwel 🌹🧰🌾 (@Arpwel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arpwel/status/1126889261129719816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2019</a></blockquote> A dermatologist has previously shared his two cents on the subject. “Unless your legs are visibly soiled, you don't actually need to wash them directly with a cleanser,” Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19902843/should-you-wash-your-legs/" target="_blank">Women’s Health</a>. “The cleanser that drips down your body is enough to remove most of the dirt and sweat that accumulates during the day.”

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Health check: Do cold showers cool you down?

It’s normal to feel hot, sweaty and uncomfortable in warm weather, but what’s the best way to cool down? To answer this question, we first need to look at how the body maintains stable internal (core) temperature. We feel uncomfortable at hot environmental (ambient) temperatures because our bodies are striving to maintain a constant core temperature. When the ambient temperature is too high, we engage in reflexive (things our nervous system does without us realising) and behavioural (things we do) adaptations to try to cool ourselves. The discomfort we feel is the motivation for the behavioural adjustments. Many of us just want to jump in a cold shower. So will this help to cool us down? From the physiological perspective, core temperature is what our body is regulating. Small changes in core temperature can quickly lead to illness (such as heat exhaustion, fever and heat stroke). We are not consciously aware of our core body temperature. Although the body has sensors that monitor core body temperature, our perception of temperature comes exclusively from skin temperature sensors (temperature receptors). These allow us to sense if we are cold, comfortable or hot. Human biology is remarkable; we maintain a relatively stable core body temperature over a wide range of ambient temperatures. For instance, core body temperature only differs by 0.5⁰C over a wide ambient temperature range (as wide as <a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00484-013-0673-8">12-48⁰C</a>). The body’s ability to restrict core temperature to such a tight range means reflexes to control core temperature need to occur before there is an actual change in core temperature. Controlling blood flow to the skin is an important way of controlling internal body temperature. The circulatory system moves blood around the body; it also transports heat around the body, so changing where the blood flows allows the body to determine where the heat goes. With reduced blood flow to the skin, heat is conserved in the body, and with increased blood flow to skin, heat is lost to the environment. In cold environments, there is almost no blood flow to the skin to keep all the heat in (which is why we get frostbite). This is why, when we’re very cold, our skin is pallid and pale. At hot ambient temperatures, skin blood flow can increase to as much as seven litres per minute to try to expel all the heat through the skin. This is <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra011089">a 23-fold increase</a> to normal, and about 35% of the total volume of blood volume pumped from the heart. This is why, when we’re hot, we can appear flushed. The exquisite control of blood flow to the skin means there is an optimum ambient temperature (known as thermoneutral), where the body does not engage in any regulatory activity to maintain core temperature. This occurs when the skin blood flow is <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1566070216300029">about 300mL a minute</a>. Other mechanisms for temperature control are quite different. In cold environments, the body increases heat generation to <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1566070216300157">maintain core temperature</a>. One method is to move the muscles to heat them up (shivering thermogenesis); another is to speed up metabolism to produce more heat (non-shivering thermogenesis). In hot environments, when air temperature is higher than skin temperature (above roughly 33⁰C), heat loss only takes place with sweating. When sweat evaporates off our skin, it <a href="http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/255016/evaporation-of-water">has a cooling effect</a>. Sweating, or wet skin, can increase the amount of heat lost from the body by as much as <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0013935167900023">ten times</a>. Given free range, animals will spend most of their time in a <a href="http://jap.physiology.org/content/92/6/2667">thermoneutral environment</a>, where they are most comfortable (the comfort zone). Humans are most comfortable (thermoneutral) <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0013935167900023">at an ambient temperature of about 28⁰C</a> (and a skin temperature of 29-33⁰C). The further we are away from that temperature (either cold or warm), the more uncomfortable we feel. The verdict Our bodies respond more to changes in skin temperature <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290547/">than core temperature</a>. So, if we cool part of the body (for instance with a cold sponge, or cold shower), skin blood flow decreases and <a href="https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/physiolsci/57/4/57_4_241/_article">skin temperature falls</a>. Here we “feel” cooler because cold water causes cold temperature receptor activation in the skin. We may also feel more comfortable, as our skin temperature enters the comfort zone. But because there is less blood flowing to the skin, we’ll actually keep more heat inside, thus leading to an unintended overall increase in core temperature. A cold shower to “cool off” might seem a good immediate choice. We feel cooler because of the combination of the cold water and the decreased blood flow to the skin, but in fact our core will get warmer because of reduced heat loss from the body without skin blood flow. Some minutes later, we feel hot again. But a warm sensation on the skin will lead to increased blood flow to the skin, increasing heat loss from the body. So, keeping cool in summer will be more effective with a warm shower (water temperature about 33⁰C) rather than a cold shower (water temperature 20-25⁰C). It will seem warm initially but after a few minutes will provide better comfort in the long term. Written by Yossi Rathner, Joshua Luke Ameliorate and Mark Schier. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/health-check-do-cold-showers-cool-you-down-71004">The Conversation</a>.

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You’ll never believe the extreme cost of Duchess Meghan’s New York baby shower

Duchess Meghan arrived in New York City to see her friends and celebrate that her first child with husband Prince Harry is due soon with a star-studded US$300,000 (AUD$422,579) baby shower With 15 of her closest friends around her, the Duchess was sure to have enjoyed herself, especially considering her co-hosts Amal Clooney (George Clooney's wife) and Serena Williams were picking up the bill. The baby shower was held at the Mark Hotel, where guests stayed in the US$75,000-a-night (AUD$104,718) Grand Penthouse Suite. This astonishing cost makes it the most expensive hotel room in the USA. The cost of Duchess Meghan’s baby shower is an extremely high number, coming in at a staggering US$300,000 (AUD$422,579). Here is how much everything cost: <ul> <li>The Mark Hotel Grand Penthouse Suite: US$150,000 (AUD$209,437)</li> <li>Five nights in a one-bedroom suite at the Mark Hotel: US$9,982.05 (AUD$13,937)</li> <li>Dinner for five at the Polo Bar: US$420 (AUD$586)</li> <li>Two Royal Protection officers: US$86,316 (AUD$120,518)</li> <li>Flights from London to NYC: US$26,202 (AUD$36,584)</li> <li>17 Away carry-on suitcases: US$3,825 (AUD$5240)</li> <li>Harpist: US$625 (AUD$871)</li> <li>Roses: US$400 (AUD$558)</li> <li>Lunch: US$78 approx. (AUD$108)</li> <li>Afternoon tea: US$25 approx. (AUD$34)</li> <li>Mandarin tree: US$140 approx. (AUD$195)</li> <li>Trek bicycle: US$609.99 approx. (AUD$850)</li> <li>Cotton candy machine: US$199.99 (AUD$277)</li> <li>Total cost: US$279,201.98 (AUD$393,283.80)</li> </ul> Along with human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and tennis legend Serena Williams, the star-studded event was attended designer Misha Nonoo, stylist Jessica Mulroney, former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, Oprah Winfrey's best friend and TV anchor Gayle King, and makeup artist Daniel Martin. However, many are interested in whether or not the baby shower breaks royal protocol. Royal correspondent and commentator James Brookes <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-20/meghan-duchess-of-sussex-nyc-baby-shower-royal-protocol/10831004" target="_blank">told the ABC </a>that the reporting around whether or not Duchess Meghan breaks royal protocol is unfounded. "There's been a lot of talk, particularly in digital versions of the British press, of her breaking so-called 'protocol'," he said. "A lot of it is rubbish. The 'shutting her own car door' is a good example – many times, the Royals have someone there to open their car door for them and they're straight out and into greeting people, but if there's nobody there to shut it and it's in the way, they'll close it themselves," he explained. "Remember, they are human, after all. Meghan's putting her own stamp on her Royal role.” Scroll through the gallery to see the star studded baby shower. Do you think the baby shower breaks royal protocol? Let us know in the comments.

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