In a recent Vanity Fair interview, the actress mentioned her struggle with Bell's Palsy, a debilitating and notoriously difficult to treat condition. How she managed a full and speedy recovery is amazing...
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This photo above described me perfectly - I suffered from widespread acne, rosacea, simultaneous dryness and oiliness, AND I started to see fine lines and wrinkles developing on my face. I would hide behind large amounts of makeup, often cancelled social plans because I was embarrassed of my skin, and my confidence was at an all-time low. I tried every cream, pill, and ointment and never found a permanent solution for my skin issues, until I tried THIS...
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Do you know you can eat your way to a more youthful complexion? Today I’m listing the 9 top beauty foods go get your complexion will be glowing in no time:
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Happy National Friendship Day! Celebrate your friends by sharing with them your story of health and wellness at Scottsdale Integrative Acupuncture on Yelp, Google, or Facebook - review us on all 3 and receive 15% off your next treatment! And, there's an even sweeter way to celebrate your friends --
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I love the look of long, thick eyelashes. Being a natural blondie with thin, fine lashes, I sought the assistance of lash extensions for several months. And they were magnificent - the length and volume I desired plus I didn't need mascara! "This is too good to be true!" I thought to myself. And, sadly, it was; my lashes melted off during exercise and hot yoga, meaning I had to return to the lash bar every 10-14 days for a refill. As gentle as my aesthetician was, my natural lashes suffered a toll. She recommended I take a break from the extensions every 3 or 4 months. When I did, it was torture - the extensions left my natural lashes short, broken, and even thinner than before I started. No amount of mascara could cover up the damage left by the lash extensions. My dermatologist gave me a prescription for a topical lash-growth. It turns out, this popular medication is actually an off-label glaucoma treatment with a raft of side effects; among other things, it can leave your eyelids red and irritated and may darken the color of your eyes (!!!!!) I knew the only thing for me to do was search for a natural solution; and find it, I did! Behold a natural lash growth serum with no side effects containing only a few ingredients that you likely already have in your medicine cabinet...
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Anyone who has opened the front camera on their iPhone knows the importance of a soft, glowing complexion (hence the countless apps available to create the look for you). Are you ready to have skin that truly requires #nofilter? Read on for advice on how to get your skin selfie-ready now while simultaneously preventing future damage. Your Insta feed and 40-year-old self will thank you.
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Oh, skincare ingredients; I've tried so many, each claiming to be "it". It seems like a new holy grail ingredient comes out once a month promising me young, smooth skin sans age spots, lines, blemishes, or wrinkles. So, I bite: I try it, slather it on my face, say a prayer and.....nothing. So, I decided I would go back to what's worked for me previously: good old fashioned Vitamin C. It may not be a new ingredient, but there's a reason it's been around so long: it simply works. Whether you're a long time Vitamin C devotee, or fairly new to this ingredient, I've rounded up the top 7 ways including Vitamin C into your skincare routine will benefit you.
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Ok, we've all seen the purple bruises on Michael Phelps' back and know that he had cupping right before he swam to win the gold. And that seems worth it - purple bruises < gold medals - but why on earth would I want to do cupping on my face? Can this possibly be the same procedure showcased on the body of America's most famous swimmer last summer? In short - yes, and no. One of the procedures I get asked the most is about facial detox cupping: "Does it hurt? Will it leave marks on my face? What is it good for? What are the results?" These are excellent questions and you will be amazed by the many benefits this treatment has to offer. In this short article, I will demystify facial cupping, show you a video of the treatment, and leave you running to make an appointment for yourself....
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