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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pierced ear problems and solutions
- The practice of ear piercing dates back to thousands of years ago. From jungle tribes to desert nomads to royalty, pierced ears were indicators of both beauty and social standing. Ear piercing is just as popular today, with both men and women having one or both earlobes pierced. Certain preventive and maintenance procedures need to be observed in order to avoid and treat pierced ear problems eithe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The pedicure - a treat for your feet!
- So often we take our feet for granted as they carry us around each and every day. We pamper our hair and faces but tend not to give our feet a second thought. Until the time arrives when we get a remainder in the form of aching arches or even a more serous foot condition. Taking care of our feet with a regular pedicure will add more than pep to your step; it will also keep some of those unhealthy ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Achieve that perfect whiter brighter hollywood smile!
- So you are looking in the mirror this morning and what did you see?? Was it white bright beautiful teeth, or like the best part of the population were they looking a little dull?Like most things in life teeth gradually fade to yellow in color. If you are an avid coffee, tea or red wine drinker then this will accelerate the process and may also stain your teeth.It seems that almost ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The evils of tanning beds
- OK, so you've had a few days of steady rain, and going to the beach isn't an option. But you're starting to notice your pasty white skin, and you'd like to do something about it. Or ... it's January, and tanning outside is a little brisk.So you head to a tanning bed, and -- voila! -- in a few short minutes, you've got that tan you wanted.What's the problem with this scenario? You're ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beauty secrets of the stars
- It comes as no surprise that many of the most beautiful and famous people go to great lengths to maintain their youthful appearance. They work out with personal trainers. They go to the best hair salons and rejuvenating spas. They use exotic skin care products. And they go to the best cosmetic surgeons.Cosmetic or plastic surgery can be as simple as a "lunchtime peel" or as involved as a co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plastic surgery - a risky business
- Choosing to have plastic surgery on any area of your body is likely to be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and should not be undertaken lightly. Like any other kind of medical procedure, there are risks involved, and these must be carefully weighed before surgery. When it boils down to basics, anyone considering plastic surgery must decide whether the possibility of what they might...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to prevent eye damages from tanning beds
- While most people think tanning beds are completely safe, the truth is that there are two issues to consider with indoor tanning. First, indoor tanning can lead to skin cancer and you can experience eye damage from tanning beds. The key in both cases is to make wise choices and take the appropriate measures to ensure you are safe when using a tanning bed.Keep in mind that tanning beds are b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding your way : tanning bed tips
- Looking to get a great tan for yourself? Wanna do it without the oppressive heat of the sun? If your answer is yes to both questions, its time you discovered the wonders of the indoor tanning beds or home tanning beds to give you that sexy bronzed look that you always wanted. And what better way to help your experience than getting to know some ultimate tanning bed tips and tanning bed facts to ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lenses - a beginners guide to inserting & removing them the right way
- I must admit that putting contact lenses in for the first time is a bit awkward. The natural reflex when any object comes close to the eye is to automatically close the eye. However, once you get over the fear of placing the contact on your eye, you will become a pro at it overnight. Just remember to follow these guidelines when you are inserting and removing your contacts:1. Always wash an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lens prescriptions explained
- Don't let the name fool you. Nonprescription contacts do require a prescription regardless of what is advertised online or in the circular you received in the mail last week. Sounds confusing? Don't worry. I'll explain.Nonprescription contact lenses are cosmetic lenses that do not require the wearer to need contacts for vision correction. You can have perfect vision and wear nonprescription...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Theatrical contact lenses: an insight into the world of cinema & special effects
- Ever wonder how stage actors or movie characters get that eerily captivating look in their eyes? Sure, there is always the CG and special effects route in the movies. Certain lighting schemes can invoke various feelings on the stage. However, the majority of the time, that intrinsic look is a result of theatrical contact lenses.Given the right situation and storyline, theatrical contacts ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Colored contact lenses guide ? picking the right color every time
- Choosing the perfect colored contact lens can be a daunting task. But the good news is that it doesn't have to be. With improved colors and a wider variety of tints to choose from, you will have the most spectacular eyes in the house in no time at all.In order to pick the perfect colored contact, you must first have an idea of the look you are going for. Do you want to enhance your natural ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Crazy contact lenses ? freak out your friends!
- You've seen them before either in music videos, in theatre, or maybe even while out shopping. They always get a second and third look. People don't know what to make of them. Small children either love them or are terrified by them. But that is part of their appeal. They are meant to generate attention and interest. Why else buy crazy contact lenses if you can't freak a few people out with them?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lenses causing dry eyes?
- Don't you just hate it when your eyes are dry and itchy? It is definitely one of the worst feelings for such a sensitive area. Your instincts tell you that you should rub your eyes when they are dry. However, this only leads to a drier more irritated eye. If you are tired of dealing with dry eyes, here are a few tips that will help clear up the problem for you.First, understand what is caus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lens chaos with colorful eyes
- If you have teenagers, then you will encounter this end-of-the-world dilemma at some point if you haven't already. There's a big party or concert or some other function that everyone who is anyone is going to be attending and your teenager wants to stand out and have this be their night (although they'll never admit it).Although it was years ago for most of us, if you think hard enough you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lens cases ? caring for them the right way
- A patient of mine called me a few weeks ago complaining that her eyes were hurting. I told her to come by the office and I would check her out. After looking at her eyes, I noticed some redness and slight corneal swelling. This concerned me because she was a fairly new patient who had just recently begun wearing contact lens within the past three months.After administering some tests and ga...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Expert tips for smooth, healthy, and beautiful skin
- Beauty of the skin starts from inside your body! Your skin needs fresh air, exercise, a proper diet, minerals and vitamins and it needs protection from the sun.Many people just put skin cream on their skin, thinking it is going to make it soft and smooth. Skin cream on the skin feels soft and smooth, but if you want your skin to benefit from that cream, you need to dampen your skin first th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is the real price of a spray tan?
- Looking tanned is such a great feeling, isn't it?There are three methods of getting that feeling.1. Getting out into the sun. Great if you are young, and believe that all this hype about skin cancer has nothing to do with you. Goes hand in hand with high alcohol consumption, speeding and living on credit. It will catch up with you sooner than you think.2. Solarium. Possibly a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 tips for beautiful skin
- For most women, part of their morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? To combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! However, how many women consider what is in the products they are using?Some women probably do not realize that what th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bifocal contact lenses
- Anyone who has needed prescription bifocal glasses in the past waited for years in order to be able to wear bifocal contact lenses. Bifocal contact lenses are now more than a wish for anyone who ever wanted to shed their bifocal glasses for the convenience and look of contacts. All bifocal contact lenses are designed to provide corrected vision to people who have a condition that is known as presb...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective make-up and beauty tips and products: dos and donts, avoid these most common mistakes!
- With the amount of importance given to make-up these days, many women just tend to do a bit too much. Getting the right make-up for the particular occasion is the call of the entire womanhood. But beauty shouldn't be misinterpreted as just by carrying a beautiful face. A overall healthy body reflects eternal beauty which one should be longing for. The idea is to look younger and FEEL YOUNGER....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Los angeles plastic surgeon: treat yourself to surgery at its best
- Los Angeles is the city as infamous as it is famous, as notorious a city as you can find. It is a city that is known the whole world over, even by millions who have never visited it, and it is surrounded by an intriguing mysticism that few can resist. This is where the famous people live, the young, the rich and the beautiful, a city that houses people so gorgeous that the plastic surgeons must be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lenses and dry eyes
- Until recently, contact lenses and dry eyes seemed to come hand in hand. Modern technology, however, has developed several ways for contact lens wearers to deal with dry eyes. When eyes become dry, they can be irritable, bloodshot and in severe cases, vision can become impaired.What Causes Dry Eyes?Dry eyes occur for a number of reasons, although there is thought to be a parti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real beauty fitness
- Fitness and beauty can be one and the same. Being fit and healthy will automatically make you look better. A healthy inside creates a healthy outside.Fitness through exercise can help you to maintain a healthy body weight and improve muscle tone.Our looks reflect the sum total of who we are and how we live, and the best we can do in life is to make the best of what nature has given i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chemical peels: phenol, carbolic acid, tca, alphahydroxy, beta hydroxy
- Chemical peeling is a process whereby the skin (usually of the face) is subjected to minor chemical burning in order to make the skin healthier and younger looking. The way this works is when the skin is burned, it jump starts the healing process. So the skin is burned enough to trigger the immune and defense system but not enough that serious damage is done or that the rejuvenation only equalizes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rhinoplasty (nose job) information: worth the cost
- The nose is the central part of the human face, and is thus one of the first features everyone will see. Many people with high, wide bridges, drooping tips and large nostrils are highly self conscious about the way their nose looks and how others perceive them because of it. A distinctive nose can lend interest and even beauty to a face, many are so upset about the appearance of their nose that th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Contact lenses and the over 40s
- The over-40s crowd are suffering from discovering that their arms are growing shorter as words become increasingly more difficult to read up close and they must hold small items at arms length to be able to see them properly.This is obviously an eye complaint and is called presbyopia. This condition occurs as the eye gradually loses its ability to focus on objects close at hand. The problem...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Thinking about a spray tan for your wedding? be careful.. be very very careful...
- Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. When you definitely want to look your best.How would you feel, if that special occasion was spoiled by your skin showing lots of ugly brown patches, or worse still, if you woke up on a day of your wedding, looked in the mirror and discovered that you have turned into an orange pumpkin?What a terrifying thought! But quit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding the dangers of tanning beds
- When it comes to getting a tan in a tanning bed, there is much controversy. For starters, people across the country have been building golden tans for several decades. While a tanned body is attractive, the problem is that there are also many tanning bed dangers, some that people know of and some that are hidden. Today, tanning salons account for a $5 billion a year industry that just keeps on gro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are tanning beds worth your time
- There is no denying that we live in a world of convenience. Our daily lives depend on gadgets and devices such as the ubiquitous mobile phone, the trustworthy PDA, and our cars that we cannot live without.It is no wonder that the indoor tanning salon got invented. People who want to get darker are bound to look for a better way to get a nice, even tan, without the complexities, inconvenienc...