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Cancer Report Card Reveals Decline in Disease and Death The new Cancer Report Card offers some good news for everyone in 2010. The decade-long decline in U.S. diagnosis and death rates from breast, colon, and ovarian cancer in women continues. So does the decline in U.S. diagnosis and death rates from lung, prostate, and colon ... Read More
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The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Here is what you should look for: Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling If ... Read More
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Part 2: What Causes Dandruff? The exact cause of dandruff, also known as scurf or Pityriasis simplex capillitii is unknown. However, most experts do agree that it is not caused by poor hygiene. Causes may include, but are not limited to: Not enough hair brushing: People who do not comb and/or brush their hair regularly ... Read More
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NPA Products 300 strong Consumers who care about the quality of their personal care products now have hundreds of reasons to look for the “certified natural” seal of approval on their purchases. The Natural Products Association (NPA) is pleased to announce that more than 300 natural personal care products have been certified through its two-year ... Read More
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De-Stress with Herbs For physical and mental well-being, it is crucial to find ways to slow down. Herbal rituals: A teatime, a long soak in an herbal bath, and a restful slumber with an herbal pillow can help soften the pace. Herbal Tea Time Whether you need to relax before climbing into bed, de-stress after ... Read More
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Fall Tips by Cat Tatman, Director of Marketing for gloProfessional Make sure your clients are wearing the proper shade of foundation. During the warmer months, skin is typically a little darker; however as we move towards the cooler months complexions will get lighter, which means a slightly lighter shade of foundation is needed. This does ... Read More
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Part 1: What is Dandruff? What are the Symptoms of Dandruff? Dandruff is: The presence, in varying amounts, of white or gray scales in the hair of the scalp, due to excessive or normal branny exfoliation of the epidermis -according to MediLexicon’s medical dictionary Dandruff, also known as scurf or Pityriasis simplex capillitii, affects the ... Read More
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New Survey Finds Rosacea Worsens With Exposure While many adults still look forward to summer as eagerly as school children, new survey results show that increased exposure to sun and hot weather can wreak havoc on those with rosacea, a widespread, red-faced skin disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. The survey ... Read More
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Did You Do Your Posture Exercise Today? – STEP 2 by Renee North, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP) and personal trainer (NASM) The first step to strengthen your posture was discussed, in the July 2010 issue of DERMASCOPE Magazine. STEP 2: Do Posture Strengthening Exercises All exercise is not created equal. Exercising with poor posture ... Read More
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Skin Exfoliation: Does Pain Equal Gain? The Science behind this Question: by Dr. Diana Howard Lactic acid and glycolic acid are the front-runners in the world of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliation. So, which ingredient works best to reveal a newer, fresher you? Independent research studies on AHAs have determined that: Glycolic acid, the smaller ... Read More
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