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Aging Gracefully and Naturally

www.webmd.com // 5 Jun, 2007

Throughout the ages, people have been searching for the elusive "Fountain of Youth." And this desire for a magical place, pill, or tonic that can prevent or reverse the effects of aging has sired a new, and growing, field of medicine -- antiaging medicine. These days, there is a plethora of alternative treatments touted as antiaging remedies from "magical" fruits, wrinkle-erasers, memory enhancers, and other supplements to transcendental meditation, special diets, and physiologic purification to remove toxins from the body. More →

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Indian Health Traditions

www.webmd.com // 31 May, 2007

From threading (a method of facial hair removal) and aromatherapy facials to sugar body scrubs and yoga, many of the health and beauty treatments we pay top dollar for in the U.S. come from India and are hundreds – if not thousands – of years old. More →

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Healthy Influence of Exercises Into Skin

www.webmd.com // 21 May, 2007

Most of the time, exercise conjures up images of losing weight, building muscle, and trimming thighs. But now, doctors say, another body part may benefit from regular workouts – your skin. Perhaps the most dramatic effects of exercise are on acne-prone skin. There's a lot of indirect evidence that shows that when you exercise your level of stress diminishes. So your adrenal glands are producing less of these male-type hormones that are part of any acne flare-up. More →

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Hope in a Jar: Do Skin Creams Work?

www.webmd.com // 17 May, 2007

You've seen the antiaging skin care claims, in newspapers, magazines, and even online: ominous photos of hypodermic needles posed along side innocuous, even innocent-looking jars of cream. Topical cosmetic creams promises the same wrinkle-relaxing, age-defying results as some pricey wrinkle-filling injections like Restalyne and Juva Derm, or even Botox. But can they? More →

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Latex Allergy

www.webmd.com // 16 May, 2007

Latex allergy is an allergic reaction to substances in natural latex. Rubber gloves are the main source of allergic reactions, although latex is also used in other products such as condoms and medical devices. Allergic reactions to latex can range from skin redness and itching to more serious symptoms, such as hives or gastrointestinal problems. True allergic reactions to latex rarely progress to the life-threatening conditions such as low blood pressure, difficulty breathing or rapid heart rate. More →

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