Health and Beauty Articles
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10 Lies About The Atkins Diet
Low carbohydrate diets such as Atkins have always been controversial, but with the recent wave of new research and publicity, the controversy is now raging hotter than ever.
A to Z of skin care
Adopt a beauty routine now. Bin all the products that you haven`t used in the last six months and buy one`s that you really need....
Accept Your Body and Learn to Have a Positive Self Image
Because thin females and muscular males are seen as the ideal in our society and because we have come to believe that body size and shape are totally under a person's control, most people enter diet and exercise programs with unrealistic goals and expectations.
Acne - what can be done?
Acne is more than just a few spots and pimples. It can affect the face, neck, centre of the chest, upper back and shoulders. It is most common in the 14-19 year age group althought people in their 20s and 30s may also have acne. It can appear at menopause for women or if you start taking certain medicines.
Anti-Aging Skin Care
How it happens - and how you can treat it.
Applying Foundation
Firstly, I would recommend that you cleanse and moisturise your skin (or at least moisturise) and wait a few minutes for the moisturiser to be absorbed.
Beauty on the safe side
Serious injury from makeup is a rare occurrence, according to John Bailey, director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors. But it does happen. Good common sense and a few precautions can help consumers protect themselves against hazards associated with the misuse of cosmetics...
Beauty Tips
Holiday beauty do's and don'ts.
Camouflaging cosmetics
Women with significant skin imperfections: port wine stains, scars, pigmentation irregularities, and rough skin frequently ask the experts at NeoStrata, makers of the CoverBlend line of corrective cosmetics, how to best camouflage those imperfections to achieve more natural-looking skin.
Choosing Foundation
As a makeup artist, I notice peoples' makeup when I am out and about, shopping etc. and I notice a lot of women who are wearing the wrong shade of foundation for their skin tone.
Do's and Dont's of perfect skin
Do exercise. People who are physically fit look good and feel good. Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin so that it is firmer and better nourished. It is also thought that exercise slows down aging.
Exercise - How Much Is Enough?
What ever happened to, “Get some exercise every day because it’s good for you?” You hardly ever hear that anymore.
Exfoliate your body
If you want your skin to look healthy and radiant, exfoliate regularly. By removing the top layer of dead epidermis cells, you will make your skin appear smoother and less wrinkled...
Eyes - Treatments for Dark Circles Under Eyes
Homemade treatments, causes, and cosmetic remedies.
Food Labels - Understanding Them
How to figure out confusing, and almost deceptive food labels.
Hair Care - Home Made Remedies
Save money and give yourself a break from the chemicals found in most hair care products by using the following natural home remedies.
Homemade Beauty Recipes
More ideas for those on a budget...
Homemade facial scrubs and masks
Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Homemade Soap Facts
How many people know what soap really is?
Homemade skin lotion
Years ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market.
Its not all your fault
Your weight problem is not all your fault! Other reasons need to be looked at.
Make up Artist - Lips and cheeks
A list of techniques from an expert.
Medical Myths or reading between the lines
We live in a confusing world of health these days. One day your read that a study says something is okay and a month later you read another one that said it wasn't.
Pedicure at Home
How to give yourself a pedicure.
Perricone's Diet for Good Skin
Dr. N. V. Perricone's diet claims to clear your skin. What's it all about?
Skin Care and Cleansing routine
The best tips for skin cleansing from a licensed esthetician.
Skin Care - Home Made Remedies
More home made recipes and solutions for toners, facial masks, and moisturizers.
The facts about smoking
Most smokers sincerely want to quit. They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money.
The Healthy facts of walking
Walking is one of the simplest and safest aerobic exercise you can do. It will help you strengthen your bones, control your weight, and condition your heart and lungs.
Understanding Food Labels and Health Claims
At home, you can eat only what is available. For your weight management program to be successful, you must master the art of low-fat shopping. If what you have in your refrigerator and cupboards is junk food, chances are you'll eat that in place of healthy, low-fat foods that satisfy and provide energy.
Weight Loss - It's in your head
"When you truly consider the weight-loss process, the battle waged is mostly in your mind. “Should I eat the corn muffin with butter or would it be better for me to have margarine or better yet, have jelly?
Weight Loss - Setting Realistic Expectations
Weight gain is an evolutionary process. Some people call it creeping weight. The scale turtles inexorably upward – a tight skirt, a belt notch, a can’t-zip-up-my-pants inch at a time. Yet you expect the scale to go down as rapidly as a high-speed elevator....
Women and Nutrition: A Menu of Special Needs
Breast cancer. Osteoporosis. Iron deficiency. Weight reduction. What do these things have in common? They are either unique to women, or are more prevalent in women... |
