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- Information About Poison-lvy Contact Dermatitis - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Robert BairdDiagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: exposed areas, asymmetrical locations Angular and linear lesions History of exposure Clinical Presentation The antigens responsible for the development of allergic contact dermatitis resulting from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac are, for all ...
Views: 1621 - Take A Closer Look At Spider Veins - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellNowadays, people are very conscious about their physical appearance. The rise in the popularity of salons, spas and cosmetic clinics is one proof that people are getting obsessed with maintaining their beauty and keeping their skin smooth and flawless. Small problems like slight blemishes on the ...
Views: 852 - Vascular Reactions (Morphologic Group) - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Robert BairdUrticaria Urticarial lesions often enlarge centrifugally. The center of such lesions fades, leaving a ring-like border. Both partial and full rings can be seen. Tremendous variation in size occurs; coalescence of two or more small rings leads to the formation of larger lesions with gyrate or ...
Views: 712 - Amazing Ways To Deflate Puffy Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you look yourself up at the mirror and find that your eyes look like they are carrying the weight of the world under them, your whole day will just not feel right anymore. Having puffy eyes is just not something that you are willing to wear to the office or school unless you are born with ...
Views: 748 - Risks And Rewards Of A Manicure - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a manicure or a pedicure these days is easy considering the thousands of nail salons and beauty parlors that offer these services. But did you know that these procedures can be dangerous at the wrong hands? Dr. Richard Scher of the American Academy of Dermatology said that you can ...
Views: 1038 - Why You Need Water - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt’s the most common substance on earth. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless. Yet you can’t survive for more than a few days without it. In case you’re wondering what I’m talking about it’s water – the most important nutrient needed by the ...
Views: 756 - Stay Sexy And Sizzling At Sixty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellA lot of women believe that when they reach the age of sixty, their skin will be more wrinkly and sagging, their body will double in size, and the natural rosy glow that used to color their cheeks will now be replaced with brown spots and freckles. This may be true for many, but for some, 60 is ...
Views: 907 - Caffeine Secret That's Worth More Than A Cup Of Coffee - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Sharon BellCellulite means big business. In recent years, Americans alone spend close to $100 million annually on products and services that fight off cellulite. And this figure does not even include money spent on exercise equipment and membership fees in gyms. But if only people with cellulite looked for ...
Views: 884 - Top Hair Loss Myth Explained - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Alien ShengEverybody has an opinion on hair loss, and nearly everybody has heard of a supposed cure for hair loss. The unfortunate truth is that there are no miracle cures, and there is very little that you can do to avoid hair loss if you are a candidate for male (or female) pattern baldness. Here we aim ...
Views: 1027 - Your Image: How to Dress for Respect - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sandy DumontYour Image: How to Dress for Respect By Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Image Consultant Sandy Dumont asks: Have you ever been treated with less respect than you feel you deserve? Have you ever been kept waiting unnecessarily? If you answered “Yes” to either of these questions, you may ...
Views: 1453 - Avoid An Ugly Face By Knowing Your Skin Type - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellBy figuring out the type of your facial skin, you can plan out your cleansing regimen more effectively and without the effects of irritation. Doing so will surely bring out the best in your face even if you do not apply makeup. Learn the four basic types of skin and maintain a fresh revitalized ...
Views: 1304 - Get Rid Of Acne: Guaranteed Results - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Peter rodrickIf you really want to get rid of acne then you are at the right place. In next 10-15 minutes I will tell you how to heal acne with simple but best home remedies. These home remedies will gives you good results but if you still not get good results from these remedies then you should consult ...
Views: 1532 - How To Conquer Cellulites By Knowing What Can Cause Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellCellulites can be a big problem for most women. Although these fatty deposits rarely pose any danger, their presence can often affect the person's self-esteem. As most people today are going for anything that is thin or flat from television screens and cellular phones to panty shields, having ...
Views: 805 - Don't Spend A Fortune On Anti-Wrinkle Creams - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you want to look young, don’t spend a fortune on anti-wrinkle creams. A study shows that the cheaper brands work just as well – if not better – than the more expensive ones. This was the verdict of Consumer Reports, a monthly publication of the non-profit consumer ...
Views: 876 - 8 Tips For Buying Sunglasses Online - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Arthur RaiseThe e-commerce websites on the World Wide Web are consumer friendly and one can actually buy designer sunglasses at really discounted prices. The reason websites can sell at low rates is that they pay hardly any rent and overheads are minimal. Many sunglasses websites buy directly from ...
Views: 1421 - Acne Treatment - Cure Acne With Best Natural Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Dr John AnneAcne is caused by the waste products that exit your body through pores in the skin. These pores sometimes become clogged, causing bacteria to build up behind the skin. The best acne treatment is a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet allows your digestive system. There are certain foods that can ...
Views: 2333 - How Sunscreen Lotion Protects Your Skin? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Tarkesh BotadraSunscreen (also known as sunblock, suntan lotion) is a lotion, spray or other topical product that helps protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and which reduces sunburn and other skin damage, with the goal lowering your risk of skin cancer. However in the United States, the ...
Views: 1409 - Avoid Dry Skin Woes: Big Secrets To Rejuvenating Your Skin - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Sharon BellWinter is fast approaching. And sure enough your skin will be among the casualties of the coldness and dryness brought about by this season. In winter, outdoor humidity is in the lowest levels. Meanwhile, as you use the heater more often inside your home or office, the level of skin moisture is ...
Views: 664 - Your Image: Glasses—Tool Or Fashion Accessory - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Sandy DumontYour Image: Glasses—Tool or Fashion Accessory By Expert Image Consultant Sandy Dumont As an Image Consultant with over 30 years experience, I caution clients not to think of glasses as a functional item, but as a fashion accessory. If eyes are the windows to the soul, glasses are the frame ...
Views: 1298 - Smell And Rub Your Way To Cellulite Reduction - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Sharon BellYou keep yourself off from junk food. And you negotiate the treadmill for an average of two hours a day. You don't even count the number of trips you make to the nearby coffee shop everyday, walking. You're thin, alright; but still, you have saddlebags on your thighs and whenever you raise your ...
Views: 707 - Acne Cure - Easy and Natural Ways to Stop Acne - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Dr John AnneThere are many medications available for the treatment of acne. But is there an acne cure? You skin works with other organs to rid your body of waste. Waste exits the skin in the form of oils and perspiration. Since waste products come from the food we eat, the best cure for acne, as well as ...
Views: 817 - Microdermabrasion Acne Treatment Explained - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Andre DePayensThis article explains how microdermabrasion is beneficial in treating acne and gives some common conditions for which microdermabrasion treatment is used. Microdermabrasion is growing in popularity as a way for treating acne. While it’s true that microdermabrasion isn’t only an ...
Views: 976 - Magically Strip Your Cellulite And Be A Frequent Flyer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Sharon BellHave you heard about how air travel can be brutal for fat people? Well, this sad experience is not at all about dizziness and other in-flight syndromes; instead, it is about how most passengers and airline staff think about people who are large. Since airline travel is all about comfort while ...
Views: 813 - Nature Has The Answer - Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Aloe Vera plant is a member of the Liliaceae family. It has cactus like features and was originally sourced from Africa. Like cactus plants, its long green thick leaves contain the water the plant needs to survive during long periods of drought. Aloe Vera resists dry, warm climates very ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - Stop Looking Like A Mafia Boss - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Sharon BellMobsters. You gotta love ‘em! We all love those trench coat wearing, machinegun toting, gangsters from Brooklyn and Chicago that have captured our minds in many of the biggest grossing movies of all time like “Scarface” and “The Godfather” series. These people ...
Views: 4391 - Acne Remedy - How To Treat Acne Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Dr John AnneLooking for an acne remedy? Let me give a brief on what it is and what type of acne you have. What is Acne? Acne is caused when the follicles or pores of the skin become blocked. When the follicle becomes blocked, natural oils that would normally drain through the pores get blocked beneath ...
Views: 1742 - Quick Guide To Fighting Bad Breath - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Karim SabriCauses Bad breath can be caused by many things. Whether it be spicy foods, smoking, or the consumption of coffee and tea, bad breath has a way of creeping up on everyone at some point in their lives. It is also thought that bad breath emanates from quantities of yeast in your intestinal tract. ...
Views: 654 - Crazy Beauty Secrets of Hollywood Stars - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Sharon BellCatherine Zeta-Jones. Teri Hatcher. Christie Brinkley. These beautiful celebrities are adored and admired by many people because of their good looks, beautiful skin, and fabulous body. But little do their fans know that behind these glamorous names are some of the most outrageous beauty secrets. ...
Views: 1556 - Women Worried About Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany British women are unhappy with their appearance and are worried about wrinkles and other skin problems even though their partners say they look fine. This was revealed by a study that looked into the attitudes of over 1,000 women aged 35 to 55. The nationwide survey found that half of ...
Views: 906 - The Beauty Of Being Normal In A Plastic World - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Jen BurmeisterI saw a show on TV today about women who've experienced traumatic events getting "beauty treatments" or "med-spa" treatments done on their bodies. Some even flew to Tijuana, Mexico to get discounted versions of things like lipo -- only to end up with huge craters or holes in their stomachs. They ...
Views: 1054 - The Treatment of Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Baywood ClinicVaricose Veins Varicose veins are caused due to a minor problem caused by the malfunctioning of the vein valves. It is a rather painful medical condition that can affect the daily life of the patient . Varicose veins are not only physically traumatic but also affect the patient emotionally as ...
Views: 753 - Jewelry is For Men, Too - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Bryan PeterThat’s right; buy your man some jewelry. It may well be the most unexpected thing to give him, because, typically, what man would expect jewelry? Suppose the question to ask is: why would he even want jewelry? The word itself conjures connotations of feminine desires, girly interests, and ...
Views: 1268 - No Botox For Malaysian Muslims - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Sharon BellIt’s final: Malaysian Muslims should learn to live with their wrinkles after the National Fatwa Council, the highest Islamic authority, ruled against the use of Botox. Declaring the popular wrinkle remover as “haram” or unlawful, the Council said Botox could not be used for ...
Views: 1163 - Yoga For wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBothered by wrinkles? Why not get a yoga facial? Practitioners claim it can help tone, smooth, and soothe the skin. For thousands of years, yoga has helped countless people achieve physical and spiritual well-being through its unique exercise system that stretches and strengthens the body. ...
Views: 928 - Five Image Mistakes That Cost You Money - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Sandy DumontThree Image Mistakes that Cost You Money By Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Your Image may not be impressive if heads don’t turn when you enter a room, and you don’t consistently get your foot in the door and receive deferential treatment. “Don’t judge me by my looks, judge me by my ...
Views: 1231 - Strange Japanese Beauty Products - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen it comes to innovation, nothing beats the Japanese. Our Asian friends often leave no stone unturned in their quest for beauty and perfection. That’s probably the reason why they’ve come up with lots of unusual – and sometimes silly – inventions. To give you an ...
Views: 2220 - Bizarre Beauty Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou normally won’t find fish or bird droppings at the beauty section of big department stores. But these bizarre cosmetic ingredients have been used by Japanese women for ages to maintain their smooth, wrinkle-free complexion. Now, trendy, high-end spas are offering these ancient ...
Views: 1450 - Chocolate Facials For Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sharon BellParis salons are offering chocolate facials, wraps, and scrubs to people who want healthy-looking and wrinkle-free skin. The services aim to dispel once and for all the age-old myth that chocolate causes acne and other skin problems. The chocolate-based beauty treatments have been lauded by ...
Views: 791 - Your Image: Don’t Dress Like A Garden Salad! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Sandy DumontYour Image: Don’t Dress Like a Garden Salad! Article by Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Every spring, designers satisfy our yearning for sunshine and warmth by presenting us with fashions and home furnishings in a seasonal array of effervescent spring and summer colors. Overnight, it is ...
Views: 1095 - Skin Care and Tomato - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Alien ShengThe next time somebody splats tomato on your face, just pretend you're at the Tomatina festival in Spain and welcome it. The antioxidant properties of tomato that work inside the body can also do wonders outside. The use of tomato for skin care is ideal because of its cooling and astringent ...
Views: 1159 - Ancient Freckle Removers - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Sharon BellDo you want to get rid of freckles instantly? Then follow what the Irish recommend: anoint your face with the blood of a bull or hare and your problems are over! Too hard for you? Check out this preventive measure from Filipinos: don’t eat barbecue or any fried foods on Good Friday so you ...
Views: 933 - Stress Causes Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt’s with us every step of the way. It accompanies us no matter what we do or where we are. It comes and goes like the wind. It can either make our lives miserable and difficult or goad us into beating impossible odds. No, I’m not referring to my mother-in-law but something far more ...
Views: 1781 - Casual Business Dress... An Oxymoron - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Sandy DumontArticle by Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Casual Business Dress… an Oxymoron Your Image: A Business Casualty Casual dress denotes a casual attitude. Conducting business in casual attire not only puts you at a disadvantage when dealing with others, it might also slow down your output. ...
Views: 1482 - Are Your Skincare Products Doing More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Therese PattersonIf you don't know the answer, then maybe it's time you found out. The Skin Deep Report, a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), found that most common cosmetics -- including lotions, foundations and lip balms -- contained known or ...
Views: 1121 - Be A Walking Billboard - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Sandy DumontArticle by: Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Be a Walking Billboard Expert Image Consultant Sandy Dumont asks: “Who were you born to be? What does it mean to ‘be yourself’? Were you born to be an anonymous person who is barely noticed when you enter a room? Or someone who ...
Views: 1543 - Nobody Wants To Have Cellulite - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Sharon BellResearch shows that cellulite appears on the thighs of more than 85 percent of females past the age of 18 regardless of ancestry, although it is somewhat more common in Caucasian and Asian women. To make matters worse, cellulite represents stored, hard to metabolize fat that is interdependent on ...
Views: 750 - Britney's cellulite problem - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Sharon BellWe often envy celebrities for their flawless skin. But no one is perfect and some celebrities do have skin problems, especially cellulite. One good example is Britney Spears who has made headlines again for this embarrassing problem. Tabloids have devoted pages to Britney’s skin problem ...
Views: 1142 - Your Cosmetics And Personal Care Products - 5 Necessary Steps You Should Take Before You Buy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowWhat you put on your skin is as important as the food you eat. Chemicals that come in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your bloodstream. Many of the ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products are toxic, even though they may not cause any reaction on the skin. Some cause ...
Views: 1647 - Fight Cellulite In Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that cellulite is not a medical term? Cellulite was coined by European salons and spas to describe deposits of dimpled fat found on the thighs and buttocks of many women. It is a problem encountered by more than 90 percent of women worldwide regardless of their age. Causes of ...
Views: 970 - 5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Dan BurleyThe way to better weight management and weight loss is to increase your metabolism. The older we get, the more our metabolism will naturally slow down. No wonder so many people get frustrated with diets and eventually give up. When you incorporate the fat burning strategies below into your ...
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