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Non-Ablative Lasers and Dermal Rollers - Which Treatment Should You Choose?
by Lois W. Stern
The basic concept behind both laser and dermal roller technologies is the same: wound and heal. One must wound the skin to remove old surface tissue, which in turn stimulates the growth of new collagen. The newer breed of lasers, known as nonablative fractional lasers, produce good results with minimal downtime. Fraxel is one fine example of these newer lasers. But you can also get good results with a simpler technology, the dermal roller. Laser or dermal roller - Which should you choose?

Over 40, Fit, and Ready to Bare Arms
From toned arms to trim ankles, celebs and other high-profile older women show off top physical forms. Why not the rest of us?
By Kathleen Doheny
Madonna and Michelle Obama seem to have little in common. But together, they have awakened American women of a certain age to the allure of tight, toned arms. They've sent the message that those arms and toned, taut bodies may be within reach for other 40-somethings and older.
Read this story to learn how you can tone up your body.

Ten Things You Should Never Do to Your Skin
By Herbert P. Goodheart, M.D., Author of Acne For Dummies
Your skin is your protector that meets and greets your external world. As your body's largest organ, the skin serves as a waterproof covering that helps keep out foreign invaders and protects against temperature changes and sunlight. Your skin is tough and it can take a lot of punishment, but some things can make it look bad and weaken it. Here are some actions that are harmful to your skin.

How Much Is Too Much?
By Meredith Bryan
Marie Claire Magazine
Over-bleaching, over-tweezing, over-Botoxing.... The craze in upkeep has women so hooked, doctors and industry pros are now turning them away. Read more.

Essential Screening Tests Every Woman Should Have
Slideshow
Here you have it - an easy to understand slideshow that discusses ten essential screening tests for women. Take 5 minutes to watch this slideshow.

Extended Efficacy Gets Evolence an Encore
Cosmetic Surgery Times
Finally – a long-lasting collagen filler! After reviewing additional safety and efficacy data, the FDA has approved extended labeling for Evolence, supporting 12-month duration of results. Evolence is the first and only collagen filler formally recognized to provide a year’s worth of results.
Learn more about Evolence

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Beauty Tip of the Month

Boil a little milk, let it cool down, lift off the film that forms on the surface, and apply it to your face. Let it dry and wash off with this natural facial wash: 2 teaspoons of sea salt, 1 tablespoon, sesame or safflower oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Exfoliates, stimulates, soothes all at once!

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Look, Listen and Learn

Watch this video to learn what dermal fillers can do to enhance your appearance.

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Your Editors' Message Center
Personal Notes From Patty
Eating Makes Me Prettier

"As the autumn season cools the air and takes us indoors to nest, cocoon, and prepare for winter, I begin to observe my body differently. November is my birthday month and that also makes me look at myself differently, all too critically I find. I also see that turning 39 so many times I am slowly not beginning to believe my own lies. The body and face are changing, indeed. I am having to look at Life differently and learn grace in aging and good feelings about myself and this temple that has housed me for so many decades. I am going to promise myself a few things over the coming autumn days. I am going to observe the quality of food and drink that I take into my body. Is this food created by Mother Nature or was it processed making it capable of causing a breakdown in my body, emotions, and intelligence? From Earth to my Temple. If not from Earth, maybe I'll pass on it. Eating at home not only has the benefit of saving me money but also of knowing that my food was prepared in a healthy manner, with love. Do you know that the Native Americans always blessed the soul of the animal before eating the meat? Food has vibration. Gratitude and Love are excellent vibrational spices to add to the preparation of my food." Click here to read more of Patty's Promises to herself.
"I figure ... when I'm calmer, happier, and more serene, it shows in my face, my body, my posture, my smile. Therefore, when I experience a delightfully healthy meal, pleasurably prepared at home, served with kindness, and enjoyed in delightful conversation with loved ones, I actually feel... prettier. And I'm all for that!"

Personal Notes From Lois
Are We Falling Victim to Over Screening for Breast Cancer?

"Recent New York Times headlines would make us believe that this is so. I wondered if I was getting unnecessary treatment for an in situ breast cancer (a cancer that involves only the place in which it began and that has not spread)? I consulted with Dr. Lisa Sclafani, a highly respected breast surgeon from Memorial Sloan Kettering. Here are the facts she shared with me: Studies show that 10=20% of women with nontreated in situ cancers will have a return of cancer to that same breast. Of those cancers that return, 50% again will be in situ whereas the other 50% will be invasive. A course of radiation therapy cuts those statistics in half. A course of radiation therapy cuts that statistic in half. Do you want to gamble? The choice is yours. But screening gives us the choice. More from Dr. Sclafani next month."

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Every Book You Read Was Once a Tree
One tree will be planted for each book you order through this website. We have purchased these Eco-libris stickers and will send one to you along with your book order. Display it proudly on the sleeve of your book to show your commitment to the environment.