28th January 2011
When the drama of emotions wears itself out, the calmness of serenity arises and the truth emerges. When the veils of confusion are lifted the dawn of acceptance, of forgiveness, of self-love breaks through. It's pretty radical to think and to experienc...
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20th January 2011
Winter is often a bad time for rosacea sufferers. Heated rooms, hot drinks, hot showers and roll neck sweaters may all contribute to flare ups of redness across the cheeks, nose and anywhere rosacea affected. There are some particular triggers rosacea suf...
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07th December 2010
Dry skin, itchy, breakouts! These are actually some of the skin issues associated with menopause. Others include thinning skin and increased oiliness. How skin reacts depends on individual hormonal changes however, with care any changes can be managed and...
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12th November 2010
One of the most regularly consumed beverages caffeine can have both positive and negative effects on mood. While some feel more alert and energetic, in others caffeine may cause heightened anxiety, particularly if high amounts are consumed.
Dehydration...
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17th May 2010
An Australian study has highlighted the fact that many women undergoing cosmetic surgery have no idea what to expect and certainly don't expect what they get.
The Australian study by health sociologist Rhian Parker from The Australian National Universi...
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16th March 2010
The lymphatic system is a key pathway of detoxification and stimulating this pathway can help our bodies cope with the daily toxic burden of synthetic chemicals, pollutants and toxins we are exposed to.
In fact, the lymphatic system is a complex draina...
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22nd February 2010
Your face can provide you with vital clues about what is going on inside your body. Using the facial zones, you can map out the colours and lines, each of which identifies underlying issues which may be contributing to your dark circles, breakouts or red ...
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18th February 2010
Eczema, acne, dermatitis and psoriasis. All of these skin conditions have one thing in common - STRESS. Stress affects our lives in many ways, both good and bad but the effects of chronic stress on our skin is not always a good thing. Research now recogni...
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14th January 2010
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. It is characterised by redness and flushing across the nose and cheeks but can also affect the neck, chest, eyes and ears. Rosacea is more prevalent in pale ...
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12th January 2010
This article outlines the common causes and triggers of acne, looking at some of the conventional treatments and their side effects as well as how diet can play a role in the development and healing of this skin condition.
Acne is a skin disorder commo...
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04th January 2010
Dehydrated skin feels tight and shows up fine lines. This is due to loss of skin elasticity and flexibility. Poor cellular integrity and skin damage can eventuate if long term moisture loss occurs
Wind, sun and pollution as well as internal factors suc...
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03rd November 2009
Natural and organic are the new buzz words in the skin care industry with more and more manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon. However, just because the name of the product contains these terms, it doesn't mean the product is either of these things, orga...
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02nd November 2009
Congestion, clogged pores and blackheads are all signs that the skin is not effectively eliminating toxins.Blackheads, whiteheads and blocked pores are usually caused by a combination of factors. Excess skin oil, sebum and toxins that are expelled through...
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16th October 2009
Orange peel skin is a skin issue that up to 80% of women have to contend with. Most commonly seen in the bottom and thighs cellulite affects women with varying degrees of "dimpliness" and associated body image distress. It is possible to minimise the appe...
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17th September 2009
Every season new anti-aging products are launched and promoted as the new generation of slow aging. The question is "how do we know it works"? The gold standard of proof is a human clinical trial showing evidence of skin improvement however most topical i...
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