History of Limousines

Most people think that limousines have been around for a few decades. But fact is, limousines date back to at least two hundred years. The first limousines were not like the ones we see now. When they first arrived, few people had any idea that these vehicles would evolve in such a dramatic way.

The word limousine is derived from the French town Limoges in the Limousin region. The early limos were covered like the hooded cloaks looking like the cloaks the residents of the town wore. Those early limos were horse drawn carriages and of course they did not have many amenities.

Related to wealth and fame

In the 1700s, wealthy people used covered horse drawn carriages. A chauffeur, seated outside the carriage, was protected by only a cloak called limousine. This history of limousines is tied to wealthy and famous people, because the users of these vehicles were considered well off. Of course, in those times, common people did not have an option to hire a limousine and, though times have changed, limos are still synonymous with Hollywood stars.

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Motorized limousines

In 1902, when the first motorized limousines were born, these vehicles had two separate compartments. The driver still had to sit on the outside. His compartment was not covered. The job of the driver was a rough one, because he had to deal with the elements.

The stretch limo was not born until 1928. Then the Armbruster Company decided to make a stretch limo. The standard was set by two bands—Glen Miller and The Benny Goodman Orchestra. Limos were quiet popular by the 1930s. Later on, they became almost an integral part of American life. Now not only wealthy people but also just about anybody can think of hiring a limo.

Bigger limousines

Since then, limousines have grown in popularity. Wealthy people, actors and celebrities like these vehicles. In the sixties and seventies, limos stretched further. By the 1980s limos stretched as much as 54 inches became common. In the 1990s, limos got larger and added many modern amenities. Spacious interior and luxurious features made them very popular. Audio, video, lighting and phones are now common features of a limousine. American Dream limo has recently added incredible features like a helicopter pad and swimming pool.

The history continues

With every new innovation, limousines are becoming more and more luxurious. Over the several hundred years, limos have come a long way. Many companies are trying to create unique limos with amazing features. Limos are getting larger, and numerous amenities are being added every year. To provide great services, companies are always trying to catch up with the recent trends. Paying a close attention to the phenomenon reveals that history is always being created.

A Brief History of Chiropractic Care

A really, really long time ago in Davenport Iowa over 100 years ago around September 18th 1895, there was this guy named Daniel David Palmer but all his friends called him DeeDee for short.

Anyway. He is the founder of this thing that we now know is chiropractic.

There was this guy that worked in the building that Dr. Palmer worked in. He was like the maintenance guy there, and his name was Harvey Lillard. The thing about Harvey was that he couldn’t hear out of his right ear. The guy had been deaf in his right ear for like 17 years. That’s a really long time to be deaf.

Anyway, Harvey told Dr. Palmer that 17 years prior he was working and stooped over to pick up a bucket when he heard a pop in his neck and shortly afterward he lost his hearing.

So DeeDee being a very well educated man and all started putting two and two together, and he thought to himself… “If Harvey heard a loud pop in his neck right before he lost his hearing maybe that loud pop and his neck was a spinal bone popping out of place and if the bone is out of place. It could be interfering with his auditory nerve (the nerve that goes in your ear). And that could be what’s causing Harvey’s hearing loss”.

So DeeDee asked Harvey if he could feel around his neck and Harvey said yeah sure do whatever you need to. So DeeDee started feeling around Harvey’s neck and ended up finding a very prominent lump in his neck muscles, and he could feel it was hard as a bone. When he pushed on it, Harvey was like Hey man that’s sore. That’s when DeeDee told Harvey’s theory. He thought that Harvey might have a bone out of place in his neck that might be interfering with the nerves that go to his ears causing his deafness, and since nerves control everything including how he touched, taste, smell, see and hear that interference might be causing Harvey’s hearing problem.

So DeeDee asked Harvey can I push on the lump in your neck and try to fix it? At first, Harvey was scared because it was already kind of sore just from DeeDee barely touching it. But after about 30 minutes of DeeDee trying to persuade Harvey that it might get him his hearing back, Harvey finally agreed to let DeeDee push on the lump.

Harvey laid down on a bench, and DeeDee stood above him and put his hands directly on the lump on Harvey’s neck, and with one swift movement, Deedee pushed down on the lump in Harvey’s neck, and they both heard a loud pop. Just like the one that Harby heard when he first lost his hearing.

Within minutes Harvey heard something that he hadn’t heard out of his right ear and over 17 years. The sound of horses hooves claps clapping in the street. (Remember this was 1895). Harvey could hear again!

Word spread fast, and before he knew it, people were talking about what happened over at Dr. Palmer’s office, and all sorts of people were flocking there to see if Dr. Palmer could push on their spines and make them better too.

This new treatment of health problems needed a name. So after much consideration, Didi called it chiropractic which in Greek means done by hand.

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is defined as a non-invasive procedure, utilizing tiny crystals and other kinds of exfoliating surfaces in order to help remove the external layer of dead skin cells. By removing the stratum corneum, your body interprets this as an injury and then replaces all of the lost skin cells with healthy new ones.  

The machines used in the procedure can polish up the skin through a stream of fine crystals, or through a diamond tip. Some of the more advanced machines are able to vacuum the loose cells from the face afterward. Another viable option is to purchase microdermabrasion home kits, in order to get the necessary treatment from the comfort of your house.

The difference between home microdermabrasion kits and the ones used by professionals is that the ones used by the pros are usually more powerful, and can deeply penetrate the skin in order to do the needed exfoliation. While looking for home kits, there are various forms that you should consider when buying them. Facial brushes, microdermabrasion pens with spinning aluminum oxide discs, and finally various creams. A cheaper option would be a microdermabrasion cloth, in case the prices of the other treatments are too much for your wallet. Be sure to look around and find the right one for you. 

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Like all of the treatments that focus on penetrating the skin or disrupting its surface, the procedure will be able carried out with care by a professional. While the procedure might be somewhat uncomfortable, it shouldn’t hurt. However, your skin will be tender afterward, and slightly red in appearance.

Given that microdermabrasion stimulates blood flow in the skin, it also increases the nutrition that is delivered to skin cells, which ends up improving cell production, finally leading to a skin with improved texture and elasticity. That means that those suffering from acne scars notice that their appearance is reduced thanks to the procedure. On the other hand, those that suffer from certain skin conditions, like eczema, dermatitis, open sores, and other similar diseases might find that the skin is going to be further irritated.

Those that benefit most from the treatment are those that have an uneven pigmentation, clogged pores, and fine lines. Results depend mainly on the number of treatments you have, but you’ll definitely see a change in the elasticity, texture, and clarity of your skin. Usually, the best results are seen by people between the mid-30s to early 50s age range.