October 26, 2015 Skin and Body
No antacid in your bottles of medication? Drinking a glass of water with baking soda can give you relief. Originally imported to the U.S. from England in the 1800s, baking soda has become a staple in American households for cooking…
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April 11, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
If you’ve watched the TV series “What Not To Wear”, you’ve seen how some expert advice plus a $5 thousand shopping budget can be transforming. You won’t need to read this if you have that much to spare for a…
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March 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
To quote 60 Minutes commentator, Andy Rooney, “A woman over 40 knows herself well enough to be assured of who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 40 give a…
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First and foremost in this guide to laser skin rejuvenation: consult with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon. You want to make sure your doctor is qualified to perform the procedure and that you are a good candidate. Laser resurfacing Women…
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Hypoallergenic, natural. organic. What exactly is the difference between these terms in the context of skincare products? Hypoallergenic means lower in allergens. Natural applies to products free of parabens, animal, synthetic or other potentially harmful ingredients. Organic, as defined by…
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February 21, 2015 Skin and Body
Palomar Medical Technologies made mainstream headlines recently when the FDA announced (June, 2009) that it had approved non-prescription sales of a Palomar laser device to treat wrinkles. No longer will you have to go to the dermatologist’s office, spa or…
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January 22, 2015 Skin and Body
If you’re older and never achieved “popular” status before, you can now consider yourself a member of the “in’ group. The market, especially the cosmetic industry, is aggressively courting you with a segment called anti-aging, devoted to helping you stop…
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November 21, 2014 Skin and Body
Researching Restylane online was on a par with finding an entire library devoted to this one subject. In fact, it may be the most-studied of all the cosmetic dermal fillers with volumes written in medical publications. But here’s the synopsis….
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November 21, 2014 Skin and Body
It’s known as the Madonna lift. Technically, the procedure involves fractional CO2 technology, also referred to as fractional laser resurfacing. Approved by the FDA in 2004, this treatment for “drooping” skin around the eyes is a new alternative to cosmetic…
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November 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As the title says, it’s a done deal. You’re already in a relationship with a married man or on the verge of jumping into one. Telling you it’s a bad idea is like telling a skydiver it’s dangerous or a…
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