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Are you aware that there are alternatives that do not require you to go under the knife? For several years now, people have been discovering options which have proven to decrease wrinkles as well as give a more youthful look. If you do not want to subject yourself to surgery, here are 6 non-surgical face lift procedures you can opt for.
The frigid winter weather cometh and it’s ready to wreak havoc on your skin. Blunt but true, during the cold months moisture is literally sucked out of your body. Short of hunkering down in your home with a bottle of moisturizer, drinking gobs of water and covering every square inch of your body with blankets, what can you do properly protect your skin in the winter months? Wear a scarf – Protection with the flick of the wrist, it’s just a matter of finding a scarf that compliments your favorite cold weather coat. Wool, cotton, cashmere – take your pick! » » » [Read more]
The term “sedation dentistry” might sound a bit scary, but it is quite the opposite. Using a sedation dentist brings the frightening aspect of dental work or surgery to a less-frightening place via sedatives that will enhance relaxation and calmness during what otherwise might be a traumatic experience for some patients. The days of traumatic experiences at the dentist’s office are over thanks to sedation dentistry and the trained, experienced doctors who are there to ensure that their patients are comfortable.
Most people believe they have to buy high priced creams and cosmetic products in order to keep themselves looking beautiful. However, there are actually some great ways to maintain your beauty that won’t cost you too much money. Check out 8 of the best home remedies to help maintain your beauty in a very cheap way. Avocado Oil Avocados are rich in vitamin E, A, and C and these vitamins help keep your skin protected and moisturized. Mix avocado oil and an essential oil like evening primrose oil or coconut oil and apply it to your skin. The oil will » » » [Read more]
Acne can be caused by different things and there is no miracle cure that can make acne disappear overnight and never come back again. However, there are ways to naturally control the oiliness of the skin and to reduce any irritation or inflammation of the skin. Facial masks made from natural ingredients can help to relieve a lot of the problems associated with oily skin like acne. Although they may not be a cure, they can go a long way in easing skin problems brought about by acne.
In honor of the end of breast cancer awareness month, I found it an appropriate time to discuss life AFTER cancer. For anyone who has been through the process, or knows someone who has, you know that breast cancer is not only physically taxing, but also an emotionally draining disease as well. The legacy of treatment and its side effects for a person can be huge. Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone drugs can leave a woman with many physical and emotional changes to deal with. In a recent poll of more than 600 women conducted by Breast » » » [Read more]
Millions of people are troubled by unsightly veins. These veins resemble a spider, or a star, with several tiny veins radiating from the center point. They appear like a web-like maze, fine separate lines, or like branches spreading from a single tree trunk. These reddish, bluish or purple thread-like lines can develop on any part of the body, but mostly appear on the thighs or calves. Spider veins are superficial to the skin and are a lot smaller as compared to varicose veins. Since they are dark and very visible, they are a major embarrassment for women.
About Alopecia Areata Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly fights the hair follicles from which hairs grow. The consequences of this disease include hair loss on the head and in some cases, in other places on the body such as the pubic region, eyebrows, eyelashes etc. Generally, the hair falls in a few smaller round patches. Although in some people hair loss can be larger, the condition usually does not surpass beyond these bare patches. It is possible for the disease to lead a total loss of hair on the head (alopecia totalis) or complete » » » [Read more]
Do men undergo plastic surgery? Of course you would say yes. Do Filipino males undergo plastic surgery? Your answer might not be as resounding as the “yes” before. How about if you were asked if you know what type of surgeries males get? If you know someone who went under the knife? Plastic surgery for men has been around for quite some time now, and it’s even a famous practice in other countries. However, the Philippines remained to be quite conservative, and not many men would proudly say that they have undergone cosmetic surgery. One good example for the extremity » » » [Read more]