It will happen to almost all of us. Women that is. The dreaded cosmetic condition that we are cursed with. One day, you will put on your shorts or a cute over the knee dress, look in the mirror and cower back in horror at the site of dimples on your legs. But don’t feel […]
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If you are under 35, you probably don’t need to read this. But those of us over a certain age are all too familiar with the unsightly arm fat that starts to form on our upper arms as we age. Of course, some of it is genetic and some related to lifestyle, so not everyone
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We spent a week at the beach in SC last week and it was beautiful. Unfortunately, the very first day we were there, despite using a facestick and 50 spray sunscreen, I got burned. The spray sunscreen, which I applied in the house with no wind, before heading down to the beach, failed me. It
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When going on vacation, there are a few pieces of home that I absolutely have to take with me. Of course, this list is for road trips, not plane rides. When I fly, which is non-existent since I had kids, I pack as lightly as possible. Having things from home makes the trip more comfortable
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Prior to 2020, people only gave an occasional thought to their immune system during cold & flu season, which usually runs from about September to March. However, for the past year, it seems everyone has been frantic trying to figure out how to safeguard their immune system year around. Several factors, such as chronic stress,
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A calorie is a calorie. Or is it? We are all aware of calories and we see them listed on our food labels. But do you actually know what a calorie is? The calorie is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a quantity of water
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Did you know that up to 60% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed? That means that the products we put onto our bodies affect our overall health and well-being. Because the FDA does not regulate skincare, almost any ingredient can be incorporated in formula, some of them being super dangerous to your
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The short answer is absolutely not. Fragrance (scent) Oil v. Essential Oil The biggest difference between a scent oil and an essential oil is that scent oils are manufactured in a lab and essential oils are made of natural materials. FRAGRANCE OILS Scent oils are synthetic and lab-created. They contain potentially harmful chemicals and are
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Whether organic or conventionally grown, fruits and vegetables are fundamental components of a healthy diet. However, many crops contain potentially harmful pesticides, even after washing, peeling or scrubbing. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), nearly 70 percent of the non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of potentially harmful chemical pesticides. And
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Spring has barely sprung and pollen counts are already on the rise in the South. Here in North Carolina, the itchy watery eyes and sneezes have already begun. Not surprisingly, pollen is one of the most common allergies in the US. Some people have pollen allergies year-round, while others only have them during certain times
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