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Did You Know? Skin pH
July 1st, 2009Your skin’s natural pH level hovers around a slightly acidic 4.7, but most skincare products have a pH of 6 or higher. This means your skin actually has to work harder to bring pH levels back to normal after you cleanse and moisturize, says cosmetic science consultant Johann Wiechers, PhD. The result? Dry, scaly skin.
Beyond Botox
July 1st, 2009Neurotoxin injections, laser resurfacing, chemical peels: They sound like punishments a comic book villain would inflict upon his victims. But despite the ominous-sounding names, more and more American women are embracing these cosmetic procedures in hopes of keeping their youthful appearance and moving closer to the homogenous ideal of beauty.
Age-defying alternatives offer safer (and effective!) results.Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
July 1st, 2009Do you ever contemplate your kidneys? Join the club if you answered “no.” After all, why would you pay them any attention if they don’t cause you any problems? Whether you think about them or not, each day, these important organs filter 200 liters of blood, sifting out about 2 liters of waste and water that your body excretes as urine.
They may be the hardest-working organs you never think about.Tough Scrapes
July 1st, 2009Whether you scuffed up your knee on a hike or accidently sliced your finger while cutting veggies for dinner, simply slapping on a Band-Aid isn’t the answer. Did you know that in just one teaspoon of soil there are 6 billion bacteria? It only takes one invader to develop a systemic infection, says Deb Ajango, director of Safety Education for Outdoor Work Environments in Seward, Alaska.
Easy, natural treatments for helping wounds heal.Celestial Reasoning
July 1st, 2009Admit it: You still flip to the horoscope pages of your local newspaper and guilty-pleasure magazine—just like you did in junior high—for advice, insight, or simply to be amused. But here’s a surprise: Your horoscope may also give you clues about your health, says Stephanie Gailing, a Seattle-based astrologer and author of Planetary Apothecary (Crossing Press, 2009).
Experts believe there is a connection between the astrological bodies and our own bodies. Here’s how to use your sign to find the wellness path that’s right for you.What's My Alternative: Precription Drugs for ADHD
July 1st, 2009Josh Goulding was diagnosed with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in second grade, after his impulsive and disruptive behavior frequently landed him in the school principal’s office. “Over several years, I was put on a whole gamut of drugs, and nothing worked well,” says Goulding, now 24.
Fertility-Friendly Foods
July 1st, 2009Culling wisdom from time-honored traditions, Nina Planck, author of Real Food for Mother and Baby (Bloomsbury USA, 2009), offers four simple rules to conceive by:
Carpal Tunnel Tips
July 1st, 2009It seems a new form of an ancient healing technique can hone in on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) pain like a laser. New research shows that laser acupuncture—stimulating acupuncture points with laser light instead of needles—can ease the aching and tingling caused when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel is compressed.
Chemical Freeloaders
July 1st, 2009Although bisphenol-A (BPA), the chemical used to make plastic clear and durable, has come under widespread scrutiny for being a gender-bending toxin, most scientists still believe the body can easily eliminate it. Unfortunately, they’re mistaken, according to a new study from the University of Rochester.
Embracing Menopause
June 1st, 2009My mom has been right about everything. About the high school typing class that would come in handy later and the boyfriends who would surely fall from the trees for me as soon as I turned 18. She was right about travel, careers, and babies. So naturally I was inclined to believe her about menopause.
One woman shares her quest to make it through “the change” without the hot flash and weight gain horror stories her mom warned her about. Learn how you can embrace this rite of passage...
