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Belly dancers come in different shapes and sizes, and THAT is a beautiful thing. Hip MIx provides you with the news, advice and tips to take care of your body, to keep you healthy, and to prepare you for whatever the Oriental Dance world has to offer! 
Safety First! Belly Dancers, Back Bends & Hair Tosses Belly Dance is beautiful, graceful and watching the dance artist move their body can be mesmerizing. Back bends and tossing hair are two moves that are exciting to watch but if don't improperly can cause a lot of grief for a belly dance later. read the article Why Wear Shoes? What about belly dance shoes at your belly dance performance? Do you wear shoes or do you do your floor work in the buff? read the article Body Art and the Bellydancer Hip Mix Writer and bellydance performer Damiena explores the history of tattoos and it's connection to the bellydance world. Is it only for the Tribal dancer? What stigmas, if any, still exist? read the article Is It Safe? Professional Pedicures Bellydancers want to look good from head to toe, so many turn to the salon for a pedicure. It can be relaxing and a great way to soothe tired feet. But keep your eyes open, you can't trust your feet to just anyone - your health may depend on it. read the article Faux Finishes Are Fabulous! Have A Safe Tan Getting that summer glow has been in the news once again. What are the safest and best practices for developing that sun kissed look without all the damage? HipMix reveals how to get the rich color and tone you want. read the article Bellydancer Beauty On A Budget: Savvy Hair Care Bellydancers, like another other performer, invest time to look good from head to toe. This quest, however, can become expensive. But it doesn't have to be. Hip Mix gives you practical tips for for bellydancers and performers to combat bad hair days. read the article Skin Care Basics Being a belly dancer certainly has its perks, great costuming for one, that also leaves us with a lot of exposed skin. Hip Mix takes a closer look at some areas we don't always focus on but ceratinly get a lot of attention while performing. read the article  Ziva - Featured Performer Meet Ziva - click here |
 Anise Backstory
In France, you may have enjoyed “une aperitif Anisette,” a sweet liqueur flavored with anise that smacks of licorice. Called ouzo in Greece, raki in Turkey and sambuco in Italy, it’s served before meals to aid digestion. In Greece, ouzo is Americanized with coke (coca-cola, that is) for a soda-like beverage popular in cafés and among friends.
Benefits
Anise is a sweet herb perfect for those concerned with flatulence (after a spicy meal or a bean burrito) as it mitigates gas build-up in the intestinal tract.
Because it’s carminative in expelling air, anise helps with digestion, especially after rich, heavy meals during the holidays.
Anise is used in cough mixes and drops, too.
Uses
After dance practice, cool off with a hip drink on the rocks—with a splash of anisette mixed water or club soda on ice.
Fragrant essential oil of anise wards off mold (and the Evil Eye, tis said).
The ancients used anise oil for toothaches—it’s antiseptic, as well. |
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