Monthly Archives: June 2010

What does organic mean for cosmetics?

‘Organic’ doesn’t quite mean the same thing whether you’re in the food or in the cosmetic industry. To consumers it can mean ‘natural’, ‘green’, ‘chemical free’, or ‘found at Whole Foods’. But according to this article, the US organics market … Continue reading

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Hair Removal during Pregnancy

Your belly is getting bigger and you can barely see your legs, let alone shave them! If you shave standing in the shower you may need your partner to help you keep your balance. If you sit in the tub … Continue reading

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Study: Coffee, tea cut heart disease risk

A large study in the Netherlands found moderate consumption of coffee or tea cuts the risk of heart diseasesignificantly, researchers say. Dr. Yvonne van der Schouw of the University Medical Center Utrecht said the multiyear study suggests coffee and tea … Continue reading

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We’ve all see the RDA on foods, But do you really know what it is?

We all see the RDA amounts listed on the side panel of almost every packaged food. We also see on our supplements that they contain XXX% of the RDA. This is important information, but what is that RDA amount and how … Continue reading

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Our Young Girl’s Increasing Risk for Breast Cancer

Two well known risk factors for breast cancer have come in to play in a study released today: obesity and a greater number of menses over a lifetime. Now, a shocking new study out of Denmark notes that in less … Continue reading

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What are the dangers of Laser Hair Removal

Laser is a relatively new entrant compared to other means of hair removal and it became a popular  method by the late 1990′s. The popularity of laser hair removal is attributed to the speed and efficacy of this method. This … Continue reading

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Protect Your Breasts With Vitamin D

by: Christiane Northrup, MD There’s a paradigm shift going on in medicine as new research reveals a far greater role for vitamin D. Vitamin D is not just for kids — or the prevention of rickets. Optimal levels of Vitamin D(40-80 … Continue reading

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Fish oil and healthy skin.

Fish oil containing the Omega 3 essential fatty acid EPA helps to prevent wrinkles and can delay the aging process of the skin according to recent research published in the Journal of Lipid Research in 2005. Scientists have also found … Continue reading

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What can I expect after laser treatment?

Immediately after the treatments, there should be redness and bumps at the treatment area, which may last up to 2 hours or longer. It is normal for the treated area to feel like a mild sunburn for a few hours. We’ll apply … Continue reading

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Why doesn’t the laser get rid of all my hair in one treatment?

We answer this question several times a week. Many people think that after one laser hair removal treatment that all the hair will be gone forever. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. First a bit of hair biology 101 – every hair … Continue reading

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