WARNING! Some doctors are using fake BOTOX® treatments and misrepresenting the product as the real thing. As of July 2008, there have been 68 individuals arrested and 29 who have been convicted of intentionally injecting fake Botox injections. There are no other brands besides Botox that has been approved by the FDA, as a non-surgical procedure to treat frown lines. Don't fall for the fake stuff. Do your research first! read more...
With everybody thinking green to preserve the planet, the next time you have a choice of white, green, or black, you might want to choose green—tea that is—to help preserve your heart.
There are thousands of varieties of teas available, each with a different taste, different health benefits, and varying levels of caffeine. While these differences are decided by growing region, when they were harvested, and processing method—all teas come from a plant called Camellia sinensis. read more...
Exfoliation has its benefits, but it is important to be gentle with sensitive or thinning skin. If exfoliation is done too harshly, it can irritate the skin’s inner layers. Look for natural and gentle methods to exfoliate. Harsh is not necessarily effective. If you routinely cleanse your skin, why exfoliate? Exfoliation removes those dead cells that leave your skin looking dull and lifeless and gives your skin a smooth and healthy radiance. Exfoliation also exposes fresh cells and promotes the growth of new ones. This keeps your skin looking younger and gives a softer, smoother appearance and takes the hard edge off of wrinkles. That’s a plus at any age!
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Two California lawmakers have introduced legislation on the state level that would require more protection for consumers who undergo plastic surgery. While Florida took some steps to tighten regulations in 2006, California is now leading the way in taking more significant strides to ensure the safety of cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. read more...
Men usually have the reputation of avoiding seeing a physician, even when they are sick, but the issue may be different when it comes to wanting cosmetic surgery or enhancement procedures such as Botox. Men are now seeking out doctors for non-medical reasons, and in record numbers. read more...