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- Bodysnarking Nastiness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ellen BessoIn the Vancouver Sun this past Friday there was an article on bodysnarking, a term I was unfamiliar with. I knew women were cruel to other women about bodies and body image, I just didn’t know it was this formallized, I guess I could say. According to the article, “bodysnarking ...
Views: 1244 - Acne – The 7 Common Acne Myths Are Discussed - by While growing up, you’ve probably heard of the many speculations and myths about acne. There are numerous myths about the causes of acne as well as treatment for acne. Not surprisingly, you probably grew up not really knowing the cause and the correct treatment for acne. If you are not ...
Views: 669 - Fungal Infection On Your Finger And Toe Nails - by Nail fungus infection, can damage our finger or toe nails. Most often, these kinds of infections start on the toenails. Why the toenails, you might ask. As we all know, the fungus responsible for this infection thrives in humid surroundings. Your toenails are usually inside closed shoes, unless ...
Views: 1138 - How To Become Super Human. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Matthew NeelleyDid you know that there are super-humans with almost magical powers among us? ... Really! I know that sounds preposterous, but listen to this... You see, these are the people that seem to get whatever they want, whenever they want, with absolute ease. Why? Because they know the secrets ...
Views: 979 - The 5 Natural Acne Remedies In Your Kitchen - by Acne can erupt anytime and anywhere. It is a mysterious skin disorder and as yet has no definitive singular cause. Because of this, several remedies are put forward by medical experts and alternative health practitioners, which unfortunately works only on a case-to-case basis. The most that they ...
Views: 699 - About Birthstones And Birthstone Jewelry - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Naval SharmaAssociated birthstones are believed to bring luck and good fortune to the individuals. Not only luck but they are also believed to have significance to reflect a personality trait of the holders. Read this article to know more facts about the birthstones guarding your life. Birthstones are ...
Views: 1047 - How To Choose The Right Moisturizers - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Deepak GhimireGiven the array of products, the broad audience to which they're targeted, and the even broader price range — moisturizers can cost from less than $10 to more than $500 — how do you choose the right one? The best place to start may be to understand the different types of moisturizing agents and ...
Views: 658(2 votes) - How To Get The Most From Your Concealer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAging is actually just in the mind. People can deal with the signs of aging doing countless of ways. With the many breakthroughs in the cosmetic industry, you do not have to worry about wrinkles and other skin blemishes because there is surely a product in the market that will help deal with ...
Views: 695 - Acne - 3 Useful Tips In Preventing Acne - by Acne isn’t caused by eating chocolates or having dirty skin. Acne is actually caused by oil glands that have been overactive and a buildup of skin flakes. The mix of oil and bacteria leads to the pores getting inflamed. When hormones become active, especially during puberty stage, oil glands are ...
Views: 690 - Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from chris parkerStem cells are special cells that act as a repair system of body tissues like intestine, hair follicles, blood capillaries, stomach etc. Stem cells are found in all regenerative organs, that is, organs that regenerates themselves after specific time period. There are two types, embryonic and ...
Views: 912 - Jewelry Sales Strong In Oklahoma - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from David ZHENGToday, her heart might go pitter-patter. His might have done the same at the cash register. But even with gold at an all-time high of more than $900 per ounce, Oklahoma jewelers are reporting strong Valentine's Day sales. Ask Kevin Moody, vice president of Moody's Jewelry, about the jump in ...
Views: 1259 - Acne Treatment – 4 Types Of Light And Laser Therapy Treatments Are Discussed - by There is a variety of treatment choices available in the market today. The use of laser and light therapy has been popular nowadays. The efficacy of these treatments is still in question because the technology is still young. They have gained preference to people who find it difficult to ...
Views: 717 - Nail Fungus For Women – Are You A Nail Fungus Carrier? - by The toenails and fingernails are the very first barrier against nail fungal attacks. Mind you, our nails are effective in doing the prevention of fungal infection. But alas, taking our fingernails and toenails for granted can also give way to any malady. Our nails are not that easy to treat once ...
Views: 619 - Women Hair Loss – The Causes And Treatments Are Discussed - by There is a general belief that hair loss only happens to men. Women are expected by society to carry a full head of hair all their lives. People believe that men are the only ones susceptible to hair thinning or balding, especially if there is a family history.
Hair loss statistics, however, ...
Views: 675 - Have You Been Contemplating Making The Switch to Contact Lenses - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Steven MyrosHave you been contemplating making the switch to contact lenses? If so, there are a variety of factors to consider when making your decision. While contact lenses may not be suitable for every person, more people than ever are now great candidates for wearing contacts to address their vision ...
Views: 666 - What To Eat When You're Fed Up With Your Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNowadays, society puts a lot of premium on the looks and beauty of a person. Those who have grace and sensuality usually get the best service, premiere accommodation, and adulation of many. If you want to stay ahead of the game, you should not just concentrate mainly on your skills and talents, ...
Views: 759 - 4 Things You Must Know About Summer Skincare - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Janice Wee1. Summer skin behaves differently from winter skin. As temperatures rise the way they always do in summer, skin gets oilier. What works in the cold winter months will wreak havoc on summer skin. Winter calls for hydrating skincare, to seal in the moisture and protect you from the harsh, dry, ...
Views: 1364 - Acne in Women – Its Causes And Treatment Options - by Acne is the bane of women’s existence. Women are particular with every inch of their bodies. Women worry about cellulites, weight gain, hair dryness and almost every thing that affects their extremities. It is not easy for women to suffer from acne.
Causes of Acne in Women
Acne in women is ...
Views: 688 - Eight Important Habits For A Beautiful Body - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of beauty fads and diet crazes have come and gone, but weight and skin problems are still here. Although these trends can help you lose a little weight or attain flawlessly beautiful legs for a year or two, your troubles will most likely come back if you do not make it a habit to take care ...
Views: 626 - Adult Acne’s Physiological And Mental Impacts - by Despite the association of acne to puberty, it is a fact that adults too experience breakouts. In fact, acne can occur at any age. Teenagers may statistically make up the largest percentage of acne sufferers, but this does not mean that adults cannot suffer from breakouts. Women, more ...
Views: 713 - The Benefits Of Physical Exertion - Without The Workout - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Ram ChandraThe Vybe utilizes controlled vertical vibrations to create instability in the human body, stimulating reflexive muscle contradictions to improve strength, power and agility. This method of training, increasingly popular among professional athletes in the United States and Europe, is known as ...
Views: 547 - Acne - 9 Common Misconceptions About Acne - by The effect of acne to individuals is alarming. However, there are certain truths that should be made clear so as to avoid wrong treatments and worse skin conditions. Since misconceptions about acne can have dire results, it should be straightened out with following truth:
1. Dirt is the culprit ...
Views: 781 - Cystic Hormonal Acne - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Nick WilsonMost of the women during their puberty has to face hormonal acne. During puberty, changes occur in hormones which leads to produce excess sebum oil, results in acne. Hormonal acne can be mild, moderate or severe. Sometimes hormonal acne occurs before menstrual cycle. It could be a mild breakouts ...
Views: 2127 - Worst Leg Problems That Can Ruin Your Summer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is here and everybody is excited about going out and having fun outdoors. It's time to head to the swimming pool, the park, or the beach. A lot of people are starting to shed off their sweaters and pants for cooler wardrobe of sleeveless shirts and shorts. However, some women are ...
Views: 759 - Hair Loss - 10 Diet Tips on How to Reduce Hair Loss - by Almost all of the cases of permanent hair loss or balding is a result of hereditary influences. Temporary hair loss, on the other hand, can result from nutritional deficiency, among other causes. If the proper diet is maintained, poor nutrition will be avoided. Thus, this will help reduce hair ...
Views: 776 - Half-Price Hair Coloring: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Color You Love and Saving Money Too! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Elisabeth KuhnLove to color your hair or cover the gray but hate the price, especially if you have short, chin-length, or thinning hair and find yourself throwing out half the color afterwards? Ever wonder how to get more value out of a bottle? I did too. And I've figured out a system that works very nicely ...
Views: 1110 - Five Easy Steps To Melt Down Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is not really surprising why women put particular care and attention on their legs. Well, one of the many favorite pastimes of women is to watch men ogle and drool over their wonderfully sleek and dazzling legs. Why do you think mini skirts, short dresses, and short pants never go out of ...
Views: 738 - Melaleuca - Powerful Tea Tree Oil Treatment for Acne, Staph and other Skin Infections - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from My ArticlesThe skin is the largest organ of the body, it covers an area of 21 square feet (two square meters) and weighs around eleven pounds (five kilograms) in an average adult. No other organ is so exposed to infection, pollution, and injury or can be inspected so readily. It has a very complex layered ...
Views: 1693 - Cystic Acne - Understanding Its Causes and Treatments - by You probably have suffered from acne but pray that you don’t have to suffer cystic acne. Cystic acne is one of the many kinds of acne – the most dreaded type of acne. Usually, it’s the dermatologist that gives a diagnosis of cystic acne. The dermatologist would take into ...
Views: 651 - Skin Care for Sensitive Skin: How Can I Avoid Those Nasty Reactions? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartSkin care products are often designed for different skin types - dry, oily, normal and sensitive. Dry, oily and normal describe the condition of the skin’s surface, but ‘sensitive’ generally relates to how the skin responds to the cosmetics, soaps, lotions and other ...
Views: 651 - Acne And The Way You Live - by People have associated acne, especially adult acne, with the way they live. Naturally, as adults, they think that acne is reserved only for teenage people going through puberty. Though it is true that adolescents make up most of the acne cases around the world, this does not mean that adults ...
Views: 706 - Hair Loss Is On The Rise - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Paul RodgersHair loss is not a problem unless it is excessive. Hair loss is a normal process (45 to 60 hairs/day), the hair that falls out is continuously replaced by newly grown hair. Hair loss is a gradual process, some research has indicated that it takes 5 years or more for follicle roots to fully ...
Views: 974 - The Choices in Contact Lenses Have Changed A Lot Over The Last Twenty Years - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Steven MyrosThe basic principles behind contact lenses originated with Leonardo da Vinci back in 1508. Although da Vinci's ideas were more focused on the mechanisms and accommodation of the eye rather than on correcting vision, he is generally credited with establishing the general principles eventually ...
Views: 864 - Acne Scars – 2 Forms Of Acne Scars Are Discussed - by What lasts longer than acne is acne scars. The mark that it leaves is more dreadful than the presence of acne itself. Acne scars are physical evidence of the presence of acne. Acne scars represent the areas of damage and repair. When an area is damaged, white blood cells and platelets work ...
Views: 663 - Five Make Up Essentials To Make You Look Gorgeous On The Beach - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen people think of a summer trip to the beach, many would always think of how they would lose weight and how to make their arms, butts and thighs more toned. In fact, many women start lifting weights and exercising a few months before summer. So, if you think that you will all be set up and ...
Views: 815 - Important Tricks To Minimize Ugly Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen you wake up in the morning, nothing can dampen your day worse than a pair of swollen and puffy eyes. Sometimes, these eye bags result from crying all night long after being dumped by your boyfriend or from doing lots of things that you forgot to sleep on time. Well, whatever is the reason ...
Views: 2868 - Hair Loss Treatment – 5 Essential Hair Loss Vitamins - by Most of us know that each part of our body is nourished by vitamins. In fact, we are often dependent on vitamin supplements to maintain our health. This is because our food choices do not always provide our body with all the vitamins and minerals needed in order to keep it strong and ...
Views: 603 - Why Choose Organic Skin Care Products? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Jo SnyderCould choosing organic skin care products be important to your health? Recent studies indicate that we may actually absorb more toxins through our skin and through inhalation, than from foods we eat. The skin is the largest organ of the body and what is absorbed will reach the bloodstream within ...
Views: 1321 - How To Have A Gorgeous Butt For The Summer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is just a few weeks away and you and your family or friends are already planning where to go for your vacation. And beaches and resorts will surely be on top of your list of places to go and have fun. But if you are dreading to go to the beach or a resort because you have a ...Summer is ...
Views: 949 - 5 Simple Tips To Attain Beautiful Legs And Thighs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAside from big bellies, other problems that a lot of women complain about are their thick thighs and ugly legs. Regardless of body size, shape or weight, many women hate how their lower limbs look. It is not really hard to get frustrated with your legs and thighs particularly when you see ...
Views: 1273 - Acne Medication – 4 OTC Acne Medications and Side Effects - by Most people experience mild cases of acne breakouts. So, it is not unusual for people to go to their local drugstores and get over-the-counter or OTC medications for acne. They opt for this than go to their doctor and seek prescription medications for acne. This is perfectly alright since this ...
Views: 702 - To Melt Away The Pounds - Introducing Slimdome - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ram ChandraThe Slimdome utilizes Far Infrared (FIR) emissions to induce oil-based sweat from sebaceous glands, enabling users to shed up to 600 calories in a single 40-minutes session. Developed in Japan, this technology is available exclusively in the United States through MedSurge Advances. Slimdome ...
Views: 2214 - Acne Treatment – Is Sunbathing A Cure For Acne? - by There is no doubt that acne has a huge impact on people’s lives. Not only can it break someone’s self-esteem, it can also be painful. This is why for centuries people have been looking for treatments to make acne go away. People have also tried to erase the scars left after the acne has ...
Views: 1715 - Acne Treatment – 4 Tips About Acne Laser Treatment - by Acne is a lifelong problem for most people, adults and teenagers alike. Most people would want to get rid of acne due to vanity. But there is a deeper reason why people want to clear their faces of acne. Acne is understandably the cause of humiliation and self-consciousness for most people. ...
Views: 691 - Acne – 9 Preventive Measures For Avoiding Acne - by Acne does not have a definite cure; only treatments are available in the market. However, even if the treatments work well, the best strategy is still prevention. It takes a lot less to prevent than to treat acne infection. The primary target of preventive measures is hygiene. Here are the steps ...
Views: 556 - Nail Fungus – 3 Home Remedies For Nail Fungus - by Nail fungus may not pose great danger to your health, but it may be indeed bothersome. More often than not, the initial reaction of people who find out that they have nail fungus is to make an appointment with their doctor. There are also others who choose to ignore their ailment and just let it ...
Views: 605 - Look Ten Years Younger By Following These Six Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou really do not have to spend too much in order to become younger-looking. In fact, you do not even have to suffer the risks of undergoing cosmetic surgeries and other procedures just so your skin will look firmer and your breasts a bit perkier. With just simple changes, you can actually shave ...
Views: 629 - Skin Care Products Are A Major Reason Why We Lose the Fresh, Healthy Skin of Youth - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartWhen was the last time you looked at a baby’s perfect skin and wished your skin still looked like that? While it’s true there are natural changes that occur in the body that upset the skin’s delicate balance, it is also true that many of the skin problems we experience as we ...
Views: 659 - Powerful Foods That Fight Wrinkles And Fine Lines - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAside from graying hair, the first sign of old age that people will notice is the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly on the eye area. Although people who are over 50 are more prone to having such skin imperfections than those who are in their 30s, being old is not directly caused ...
Views: 3192(1 vote) - How To Fix The Havoc Brought By Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women are excited about summer because it is the time of the year when they can shed their clothes and display their slim and slender bodies on beaches and resorts. So after putting up with thick clothing during the winter months, many are excited to start wearing tank tops, shorts, ...Most ...
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