by Beata George — Botox®, the popular wrinkle plumper-upper, turned out to be more dangerous than advertised. Researchers discovered earlier this year that the botulinum toxin can travel from the injection site into the brain in lab animals. Whoops. It should not have come as a big surprise. Preclinical testing showed some evidence that the […]
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A true European herbal facial
August 29, 2012
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by Beata George — The goodness of Mother Nature is very much embodied in the plant life that graces this earth. Herbs and flowers have amazing cleansing and healing powers. European health spas have a long tradition of using raw herbs with therapies to achieve the most effective healing and beautifying results. In the European […]
Secrets to diminish stretch marks
August 15, 2012
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by Jeannie Marcelino — In case you have not heard, our skin does not bounce back after it is been stretched dramatically due to pregnancy or extreme weight gain and loss. Stretched skin forms scars that appear purplish or even red, which eventually turn to silvery-white, veiny-looking lines, known as stretch marks. Stretch marks begin […]
Cosmetic acupuncture versus surgical face lifts
August 8, 2012
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by Dr. Sima Aidun — In today’s culture of nips, tucks and Botox injections, acupuncture offers a safer alternative. While not a replacement for cosmetic surgery, acupuncture facial rejuvenation is an excellent and reasonable therapy. It is far less costly than cosmetic surgery; it is safe and painless; and there are no side-effects or risk […]
Begin a radiant spring with beautiful skin
August 1, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — Spring is the perfect time to renew and rejuvenate. It’s time to uncover the youthful vitality of your skin with the newest techniques — from facials and scrubs to natural skincare products, oxygen therapy and more. You are ready for radiance, but where do you begin and what do you need […]
How to prevent and reverse aging
March 5, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — Anti-aging and wellness are hot topics these days. Everywhere you turn, there is more information about looking and feeling younger. Even grandmothers look younger these days — not like they did 10 or 20 years ago. As you’re hearing everywhere, the new 50 looks 30, the new 60 looks 40, and […]
Microcurrent lifts your sagging face
February 27, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — Over the last decade, the demand for anti-aging products and procedures by people who want to look younger than their actual age has exploded. Our overall perception of aging has changed as a result. While some may choose to ignore this new trend, many of us will embrace it and fully […]
Insider secrets to great skin
February 27, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — We all want it, but how many of us actually know how to get healthy, glowing, radiant skin? The following four questions will help you find the answers to some of your most important skin care concerns. Question #1: Why do I break out after a facial treatment and how can […]
Anti-aging fish oil facials
February 22, 2012
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by Julia Busch — Famed dermatologist, Dr. Nicholas Perricone and NYC plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Tornambe agree that besides offering amazing systemic benefits, omega-3 fatty acids rejuvenate the face when taken internally, as well as applied topically. Referring to the skin’s outer layer, the epidermis, Tornambe explains, “As we age, the cells become thinner and […]
August 30, 2012
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