Archive for July, 2009

5 Myths About Acne

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Kate

Acne is something nearly everyone has experienced at one time. It’s often painful and can cause confidence issues or embarassment. Here are a few myths about acne.

1.   Acne results from stress
Stress has no direct effect in resulting acne. However, stress increases the creation of cortisol in our body. Coritsol influences sebaceous glands in our skin [...]

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Choosing a Lap Band Surgeon

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Kate

Lap band surgery is becoming a popular way to overcome morbid obesity.  The adjustable gastric band, also called lap band, is a small band device that is placed around the upper stomach which limits how much the patient can eat.  There are many surgeons out there that provide lap band surgeries, so picking the right [...]

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Organic Makeup for Natural Beauty

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Kate

I’m a huge advocate of natural and eco friendly products, so of course I use organic makeup. But, as you know, it’s pretty hard to come by quality natural makeup that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg – if you can even find it locally to buy. Finding  local businesses to purchase from are [...]

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