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Summer makeup: the wonders of Flawless Matte finishing powder

July 2nd, 2010

How do you keep your foundation perfect and flawless during the hot summer?  Even in a climate where it rains? In typical British summertime style, the warmer weather seems to come and go more often than the tide. Right now the suns out, its red hot and were all loving it (until of course it [...]

Cayenne Peppers Cures Headaches

May 20th, 2010

THE FACTS People who suffer from chronic headaches have been known to try all sorts of pills and home remedies. But cayenne peppers? Behind the folk wisdom is capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne. It is said to bring relief by depleting Substance P, a neurotransmitter that helps transmit pain impulses. Sounds unlikely, but a [...]

How to Avoid the Flu when Traveling

March 3rd, 2010

How to Avoid the Flu when Traveling. By Murray Grossan, M.D. Cedars-Sinai, Author of “The Sinus Cure” The thought of getting sick when traveling with a new type of virus on the loose is quite scary. A measure of good news is that by taking some common sense steps you can dramatically increase your chances [...]

Rosacea, Natural Cosmetics, and Mineral Makeup

January 28th, 2010

Rosacea, Natural Cosmetics, and Mineral Makeup Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that causes redness and swelling primarily in the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest, and back. Rosacea can progress from frequent flushing of the skin to persistent redness, pimples, and visible blood vessels in the face. [...]

Vitamins & Minerals that assist the Immune System

January 18th, 2010

Vitamins & Minerals that assist the Immune System Many vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body requires for optimal health. But with the everyday burdens we all face–jobs, finances, relationships–our health can quickly be worn down, so extra vitamins and minerals can help keep us, and our immune systems, healthy. Significance Extra supplementation [...]