I have a wonderful friend who graduated with a PhD in psychology, with whom I speak several times a week. Our conversations always begin with one of us saying “Hi, what’s new?” “Nothing, and you?’ is our standard reply. We will argue for several minutes over the “nothing, and you?” statement, claiming that there was [...]
For many men and women the subject of hair and hair removal has taken on new meaning. Some want to implant hair where none exist, while others want to remove them all. For centuries, women have tweezed, waxed, and threaded hair off their faces. Razors, creams and electrolysis came next for removing hair from the [...]
Here they come again. The ghostly looking creatures are back strutting their stuff up and down the sidewalks. Scarves and mitts have replaced low cut sleeveless tops and dresses. Tiny slits substitute the 'windows to our souls' as we cover up our faces and try to see through the endless snowfall. The summer has been [...]
Until very recently, only plastic surgeries and laser treatments were used to reduce and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. Not anymore! Not only do we now have Restylane® injections, derived from Hyaluronic acid, we also have topical serums with the same high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid at our disposal. All Restylane® products consist of [...]
I have always been fascinated by “folk medicine,” yet, like most people, I thought that some of the remedies sounded too silly to even consider using them in my life. However, as more and more research is done, and more and more scientists and medical professionals begin to take natural remedies seriously, I, too, am [...]
Come-on, don’t blush. Don’t turn the page. Just pretend you are reading the ‘other’ column. After all, you never know what you may learn. If you don’t learn anything, at the very least, you will have confirmation that You Know It All! In either case, you will walk away with a smile on your face. [...]
It all began the day I was next to this very handsome man and his skin felt softer than mine. That was many years ago. I never forgot that incident, and needless to say, I did some research and it never happened again... We are all so conscious of our skin during the summer months. [...]
Tonight is the night. You are going to a very important social event. You have to look your best. Your clothes are piled high on your bed, you tried on everything you have and picked out the ideal outfit for a flawless look. Even your makeup is impeccable, and than you saw "it," there it [...]
I will never forget the day my daughter and her girlfriends were at the house getting ready for an evening out with the boys. Her bed and chairs were covered with stretchy tight little tops, short minis and pants. There were bags, belts and shoes of every color on the floor and dresser. Jewelry, [...]
"Extreme Make-over" shows, health news and doctors have all boasted of the benefits of "microdermabrasion." Known as the "non surgical," safe and effective "lunch hour treatment," "mini face lift" and "Power Peel." It is a quick and convenient procedure that can be done in less than ½ hour. I strongly believe in microdermabrasion, however [...]