Skin Problems
| The Monday Edition | November 20, 2008 |
Estrogen Creams Fail To Reverse Sun Damage
Peyton Posey
Lots of men and women worry about smoothing their facial lines and wrinkles—and hope to prevent new ones. Plenty of products on the market today claim to help rejuvenate your skin, but are they really working to improve your health?
A research team from the University of Michigan examined anti-aging creams with the ingredient estradiol—a [...]
| The Monday Edition | November 17, 2008 |
Health E-Hint: A Warm Bath Could Be Your Best Prescription Therapy!
Many folks find a warm bath can help them unwind after a long, hard day. But you might not realize that you can reap greater health benefits—just by adding a few natural ingredients!
Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D., author of The Complete Book of Water Healing suggests these natural remedies:
Apple cider vinegar—add a cup to bathwater to [...]
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| The Monday Edition | November 10, 2008 |
Fast Fact
Did you know that sunflower seeds and almonds can help protect you from the aging effects often related to sun exposure? These nutritious nuts are loaded with vitamin E—serving as protection to the skin’s top layers—and powerful antioxidants that fight free-radicals to keep your cells strong. Strong cells help hold moisture and keep your skin [...]
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| The Monday Edition | November 3, 2008 |
FDA Halts Production of Ointments and Eye Wash Containing Papain
Roz Roscoe
A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood pressure!
According [...]
| The Monday Edition | October 23, 2008 |
Health E-Hint: Simple Skin Tips for All Ages!
Let’s face it—aging can take a toll on your petal-soft skin! Unsightly wrinkles, crow’s feet and blotchy skin help the cosmetics industry rake in billions of dollars each year.
But you can take a few simple steps to help protect, nourish and restore the moisture your skin desperately needs. According to Web MD, these helpful tips [...]
