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Monday, Nov 14th 2011
Chemical Free Power Drink: Lemon Water
Bored of plain old water? Why not try adding lemon to it? It will not only boost the taste, but the health benefits as well. A common recommendation in Traditional Chinese Medicine is to begin each day with a glass of water with fresh-squeezed lemon (extra bonus if it's luke warm or room temperature). Lemon water is alkalizing for the body, ridding it of acidity that can have harmful affects on digestion, liver function and skin health.
Thursday, Jun 16th 2011
New Sunscreen Rules Mean Healthier Skin
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to make it easier for us to prevent sunburn and protect ourselves from skin damage and possible skin cancer. I'm all for that. The array of sunscreen products can be overwhelming.
Tuesday, Apr 19th 2011
Tips and Tricks for Fresh Spring Strands
By guest blogger Kristina Kawas for Sheckys.com
We're glad this dreadful winter is finally coming to an end! Not surprisingly, it’s wreaked havoc on our hair, leaving us with drab, brittle and unmanageable locks. Take heed of our easy tips and tricks care of Alma Qeraxhiu of the eponymous Alma Salon in New York City to whip your hair (taking a cue from Willow Smith now!) into shape, for a brighter, flirtier mane.
Thursday, Mar 24th 2011
5 DIY Facial Masks Good Enough to Eat
By guest blogger Kristina Kawas for Continue Reading
Wednesday, Feb 23rd 2011
5 New Uses for Your Eye Moisturizer
Guest blogger: Professional makeup artist Leigh Ann Borrelli
Monday, Jan 17th 2011
Get Glowing Skin in 2011 (and free makeup!)
When you pass someone on the street or in the supermarket and they have that glow, you know what that is? Health!
Tuesday, Jan 04th 2011
Dance Yourself Healthy
It's 2011 and I want to have some fun! And, I want to look good and feel even better for it. How do I plan on accomplishing all three?
Tuesday, Jan 04th 2011
Teeth Whitening Best Bets: DIY vs. Professional Treatments
Pop quiz: What is the quickest, easiest and most popular way to achieve a "new you" in the new year? Teeth whitening.
