Nearly 10 years ago, the FDA approved the anti-depressant prescription drug Zoloft for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and one expert believes that is 10 years too long, especially when natural alternatives have been proven to reduce PMS symptoms without drugs. “It seems almost alien to me why someone would take a drug to relieve PMS when the drug’s list of potential side effects…

Imagine yourself in a field of lavender flowers as you spread this blend on your carpet. It will absorb odors and dirt and impart a lovely scent as you vacuum it up. ¾ cup baking soda ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup lavender flowers Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle over carpet. Let sit overnight; vacuum up in the morning. Important: Whenever you create a…

Cosmetology and aesthetics students at the International Academy of Hair Design in Tempe, Ariz. are helping to bring hope to cancer patients through the outreach of Face in the Mirror, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Aesthetics students attend the Face in the Mirror monthly “In Celebration of Life” teas, which are given at St. Joseph and Banner Good Samaritan Medical Centers. The students help assist in…

For many teens and young adults, living in the moment is all about having fun, looking good, and not worrying about what tomorrow brings. But for young people who use tanning beds in their quest for that popular bronze look, this unhealthy behavior can result in an increased risk of skin cancer and premature aging, such as wrinkles. A new survey by the American Academy…