SKINCARE
Alpha hydroxy acids
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Anatomy of the skin
Botox
Chemical peels
Cleansing basics
Cosmetic Surgery
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Non-surgical facelift
Skin analysis
Skin disorders
Treatment creams
Wrinkle fillers

BODYCARE
Aromatherapy
Massage
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OPTIMAL HEALTH
Amino acids
Anti-oxidants
Homeocysteine
High protein diets
Know your fats
Nutrition
Tissue salts
Vitamins & minerals
RDA vs ODI

GENERAL
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Effects of the sun
Fact or fallacy
FAQ's
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To take or not to take
In my humble opinion

Question: I take great care of my skin every day with a cleanser, toner, and moisturiser, but I still have occasional breakouts. What gives?
Answer: Though taking care of your skin is important and valuable, unfortunately, it doesn’t treat or prevent acne or breakouts. That’s because the real cause of acne is a combo of hormones, sebaceous glands, and bacteria.

Question: I have bags under my eyes. A hereditary trait. What can I use to keep looking young and to reduce the bags under my eyes.
Answer: Puffiness under the eyes can be caused from fluid retention. To reduce fluid retention be sure to drink plenty of water. Fluid retention occurs when the body has too much salt and not enough water to flush it out. Try to spend most of your sleeping hours sleeping on your back. You can apply a cool, soothing substance to your eyes for 5 minutes to reduce fluid retention. Try cucumber slices; damp, chilled tea bags; or a damp, cold cloth. Anything cold.

Question: What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Answer: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms that occur when the nerves and muscles in a person's bowel (the colon, or large intestine) do not work like they should. With IBS, a person's bowel is extra sensitive, causing discomfort and changes in bowel activity. IBS is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time.
Symptoms of IBS may include: cramping, pain in the stomach area, bloating, gas, mucus in the stool, changes in bowel habits

Question: What is fibromyalgia (FM)?
Answer: Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-mi-al-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with FM also are tender throughout the body, which is most pronounced at certain regions termed "tender points." Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is applied to them.

Question: What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Answer: People with FM could have: Muscle pain, Fatigue, Trouble sleeping, Joint pain, stiffness (sometimes worse in the morning), Headaches, Restless legs, Tingling or numbness in hands and feet, Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called "fibro fog"), Leg cramps, Feeling nervous, Depression, Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, Painful cramping during your period, Jaw pain, Upset stomach, cramping, Bloating, feeling constipated or diarrhoea, Trouble swallowing, Frequent or painful urination. Because the symptoms are so vast and common in the modern world, it is difficult to properly diagnose FM. Try treating for allergies before accepting you've got FM.

Question: What is the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome?
Answer: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and FM are alike in many ways. In fact, it is not uncommon for a person to have both FM and CFS. Some experts believe that FM and CFS are in fact the same disorder, but expressed in slightly different ways. Both CFS and FM have pain and fatigue as symptoms.
The main symptom of CFS is extreme tiredness. CFS often begins after having flu-like symptoms. But people with CFS do not have the tender points that people with FM have.

Question: Can dermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser treatments get rid of wrinkles; what are the risks and benefits of each; and how long do the effects last?
Answer: Yes. And though the improvements can last many years, they are far from permanent and may have to be repeated at periodic intervals. Dermabrasion (not to be confused with microdermabrasion) and medium-depth chemical peels have both been used for many years to improve the appearance of superficial wrinkling, eliminate sun-induced pigmentation and keratoses, and to improve the overall surface texture of the skin. In the past decade, laser resurfacing has become very popular and for the most part has begun to replace the other two procedures because the results are easier to control and predict. Laser resurfacing, however, is usually more expensive. All three procedures, if done correctly, are relatively safe, although localised scarring and pigment alterations can occur in some patients.