Ever since I first got sick, my skin has mirrored how I feel and during flares it is worse than when I was a teenager. I know that looking after my skin helps, but I hadn’t found products that were easy and pleasant to use, until now. Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a UK company based not f
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There are so many ways that you can start your day off on the right foot, with just a bit more indulgence and ritual. Taking the time to pamper yourself even for 5 minutes can begin your day with an invigorating start and if you don't take time for yourself, who will? Little things can go along way,
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I always need to wear sun screen due to Lupus, so I try new ones whenever I find them. I found the website skin911.com and found it very helpful for all different types of skincare, but especially for sunscreen and tinted sun protection. They have quite a selection to choose from, all varying in p
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For anyone who has achy joints and stiff muscles, the products in this line of topical analgesics offer quick, fast, and effective pain relief in a convenient method. With natural ingredients of aloe vera, geranium oil, emu oil, orange peel, and menthol to name a few, these spray gels, ointments,
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I was asked to review a pain relief product called Therapain Plus, since I suffer from chronic back pain. Well I don't know whether it was bad timing or mind over matter, but since I received the bottle of spray, I was pain free. I even kept it in my purse for three weeks, so I would have it ready
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It is expected that over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 women will lose their lives from the disease this year alone in the United States. Women usually do not talk about gynecological issues, but we need to stop the silence. Ask questions. Get informed. Talk ...
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention recognize September as "5 a Day" Month to promote at least 5 servings of the daily diet include fruits and vegetables. The good news for Spoonies is that some fruits and veggies contain natural anti-inflammatories! Stock up on those apples, apricots, carrots, pumpkin, ...
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In 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.” The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. The government finally gave women the right to have their voices heard. Not only is this pertinent ...
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