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 […]
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An at-home collagen face lift
February 26, 2012
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by Julia Busch — Once considered primarily a moisturizing humectant whose molecule was too large to penetrate dermal tissue, collagen can now be transdermally absorbed via a bio-active, micronized collagen complex to deeply strengthen the skin’s connective tissue. The new complex supports cellular regeneration, oxygenation and hydration to ease wrinkles, bags, and lip, frown and […]
The facial “freeze” lift
February 26, 2012
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by Julia Busch — (Editor’s note: This article is for information purposes only. Any application of the information contained in this column is done strictly at the risk of the user.) The best way to revive wilted romaine lettuce is to place it in ice water. This little trick has not only saved a few […]
If your skin had a voice
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — You watch your diet. You exercise. You try to lead a healthy life. But do you protect your skin? Many people tend to ignore the largest organ they possess. The function of the human skin is amazing — it is our first protection against viruses, bacteria, pathogens, chemicals and liquids. […]
Modern women look to natural beauty traditions
February 26, 2012
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by Purvi Desai — Have you ever asked a woman the secret of her radiant skin? I have asked that question many times over and received similar answers from women who say they have a positive attitude, eat only natural and fresh food, hydrate well and, most importantly, follow a daily beauty and skin care […]
Can Rolfing® help me?
February 26, 2012
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by Deanna Melnychuk — Rolfers are asked many interesting questions about what Rolfing can do to correct structural imbalances in the body. Following are answers to some of these questions Question: Can Rolfing help me if one hip is higher than the other and if my head thrusts forward? Body misalignment: If you stack building […]
Essential oils for summer comfort
February 26, 2012
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by Carol E. Gutierrez — Spending time in nature is one of the best ways to rejuvenate, and summer and fall offer a great time for outdoor fun. Yet after all the day’s activities, discomfort from sunburn and mosquito bites can keep you awake and miserable. Fortunately, nature offers remedies with essential oils, which make […]
Your best results for beautiful skin
February 26, 2012
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by Linda Leibl — Did you know that your skin follows a biological time line for each decade of life? During your 20s and 30s, your first wrinkles will start to appear. Your skin becomes less resistant as elasticity declines and gravity begins to take hold. During your 40s and 50s, you will begin to […]
Amazing, regenerating emu oil
February 25, 2012
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by Julia Busch — The range of reported benefits from a food by-product — the oil obtained from the fat of the six-foot emu (a bird related to the ostrich) — seems miraculous. The oil quickly and deeply penetrates into the skin to diminish fine lines, reduce the appearance of age spots, lessen under-eye puffiness […]
We love sunshine, but skin cancer screenings are a must
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Ann Lovick — In Arizona, we receive intense sun exposure almost year-round. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona is second only to Australia in skin cancer incidence rates. We love our sunshine, but we do need to be smart about it. Here are five important guidelines to help protect you […]
Sunscreen you can eat
February 23, 2012
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by Rima Mehta — Summer is here, and folks are trading the indoors for sunshine and any patch of grass they can find. Some are even seeking more creative and holistic ways to protect themselves from harsh sun exposure. Studies have shown that certain food nutrients can act as a type of sunscreen. While a […]
Sea salt for healthy lungs and skin
February 23, 2012
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by Pavel Gershkovich — The Phoenix area could be considered something of a modern-day, natural dust bowl, and this summer’s dust storms have made the Valley’s air quality much worse than usual. When dust gets into the lungs, the body uses mucus to catch it and move it out. But when there is a lot […]
Why use organic beauty products?
February 23, 2012
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by Stephanie Schmidt — “Whatever you put on your skin is in your liver in less than 60 seconds.” I will never forget hearing those words as I sat in Dr. Abram Ber’s office in Scottsdale, Ariz. We were discussing the fact that my sweet son has a birth defect, called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, causing […]
February 27, 2012
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