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Glowing Skin and Great Health with Cosmetic Acupuncture

August 10th, 2009

aug10091Cosmetic acupuncture is the most powerful skin treatment to prevent and correct the signs of aging while simultaneously improving your overall health. Young women in their twenties can start having monthly treatments to delay aging by as much as 5-7 years. Cosmetic Acupuncture not only prevents aging but it also corrects the signs of aging. So if you are between the ages of 21 and 85 cosmetic acupuncture can help you achieve radiant, glowing, healthy skin. Read more…

Acne and/or Rosacea, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Skin Care

Does Your Sunscreen Work??????

July 8th, 2009

july0809Does your sunscreen work? Surprisingly, 3 of 5 brand-name sunscreens either don’t protect skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals — or both. An Environmental Working Group investigation of 1,599 sunscreens rates the season’s best — and worst.   Click on the link below and find out which sunscreen you should be an should not be using.

http://www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/sunscreen09?utm_source=ss-resend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=first-link&utm_campaign=toxics

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Go with the Flow! Balance Your Hormones with Herbs and Acupuncture

July 3rd, 2009

july0509When your hormones are balanced and happy, it is visible on your face, which appears more relaxed and content. However, painful, heavy or irregular periods, PMS, fertility challenges, mood swings, and menopausal hot flashes are just some of the problems that can occur when hormones go haywire. These imbalances can be corrected with a series of acupuncture treatments and/or a personalized herbal formula, and by following some lifestyle guidelines according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Read more…

Healthy Living

The Key to Polished Looking Skin

June 26th, 2009

june2709Exfoliating is a very important step in skin care and all too often skipped. It is the key to healthy, fresh and polished skin. As we age the cell turnover rate slows down and our skin loses that reflective glow. Our goal with exfoliation is to remove the dead cells from the skin surface. It takes at least a few days for a sizeable amount of dead cells to accumulate. If you exfoliate too often you may be removing too many living cells and leave your skin feeling irritated and damaged. The frequency of exfoliation depends on your skin your skin type. Read more…

Skin Care

Triggers for Rosacea

June 9th, 2009

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There are many foods and activities that cause an increase of circulation to the face and neck can cause the condition to worsen.  

Rosacea Activators:

 

-Hot foods or beverages

-spicy foods,

-caffeine withdrawal (caffeine itself isn’t a factor),

-alcohol,

-sunlight,

-stress, anger or embarrassment,

-strenuous exercise,

 -hot baths, saunas,

-corticosteroids (as well as drugs that dilate blood vessels),

-temperature extremes, cold weather, wind, and

-certain skin care products. Read more…

Acne and/or Rosacea, Skin Care

Forget Botox: 25 Healthy Celebrity Anti-Aging Secrets

May 13th, 2009

celebWhile some celebrities depend on plastic surgery and botox to look young well beyond their actual youth, other stars embrace aging and rely on more natural remedies and healthy treatments to keep their skin, bodies and attitude young. Check out these fail-proof ways to stay youthful without doing anything drastic.   Click here to view entire article  http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/forget-botox-25-healthy-celebrity-anti-aging-secrets/

****Thanks to Kelly Sonora for letting us  know about this awesome article****

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Say Good-Bye to Rosacea and Put your Best Face Forward

May 10th, 2009

byerosaceaRosacea is an annoying skin condition that is affecting more and more people.   It is no longer a condition that arises in adulthood it now affects males and females of all ages.   Rosacea is sparked internally and needs to be addresed both from the inside out and the outside in. Read more…

Acne and/or Rosacea

Let’s Talk Turmeric

May 7th, 2009

turmericTurmeric is a restorative food from the ginger family.   Turmeric is frequently used in ayervedic medicine for its beautifying properties and is renowned as natures internal cosmetic.  Read more…

Acne and/or Rosacea, Healthy Living, Skin Care

I’m Cuckoo for Coconut oil.

May 6th, 2009

cocoHigh Quality Unrefined Virgin Coconut oil offers naturally significant healing and health boosting benefits. Remember, I am speaking of high quality virgin coconut oil not low quality coconut oil that has been refined, bleached and deodrized, as this is disease promoting coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid which means it is burning fat not storing fat. Virgin coconut oil actually boosts your metabolism, aiding in weight loss. Read more…

Acne and/or Rosacea, Healthy Living, Skin Care, Uncategorized

Chemicals Used In Everyday Products Show Up In Blood Samples

May 3rd, 2009

dangerUp to 48 toxic chemicals commonly used in everyday consumer products have shown up in blood and urine samples of five prominent women environmental activists, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization devoted to protecting human health and the environment …read on at http://ow.ly/4Xq6

Healthy Living, Skin Care