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How to Get Glowing Skin

Diane MacEachern/ Oct 15 11

Natural beauty begins with your birthday suit. Well, maybe not a “suit” per se, but definitely your skin. Even if you’re clothed head to toe, your face is still the first thing people see when they look at you. And if it’s spring or summer, a lot more bare skin is on display. How do you make sure you put your best face forward, then spread the glow all the way through your fingers and toes?... MORE »

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Alpha hydroxy acids

Susan Passmore/ Oct 10 11

What do lemons, sugar cane and milk have in common? (Nope, the answer is not that they're all ingredients in a popular pie.) Each of these naturals contains a form of alpha hydroxy acid, an ingredient that's commonly added to moisturizers, eye creams, cleanser, toners and masks and other skin care products. You may have heard of alpha hydroxy acids, but what are they and what do they do for your skin? >>... MORE »

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Fall Harvest

Diane MacEachern/ Sep 15 11

They’re mouth-watering, smile-inducing, eye-popping and delicious. No, not chocolate or ice cream or a big piece of carrot cake. We’re talking about the abundance of yummy, locally-grown fruits and vegetables that are overflowing right now at farmers markets, roadside stands, and the many grocery stores that buy produce from farmers in their regions.... MORE »

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Foods with Antioxidants and What That Means for You

Diane MacEachern/ Aug 01 11

If you want to get healthy and stay that way, start by eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Weight control benefits aside, “whole” foods contain “antioxidants -” vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and polyphenols that protect the body from compounds called “free radicals” that cause cancer, stroke, and other diseases.... MORE »

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