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5 % Tax on Cosmetic Surgery? You Must Be Kidding!
by Lois W. Stern
Fortunately, the government gave their proposed 5% cosmetic surgery tax the ax. Clearly our healthcare system is broken, but the 5% Bo-tax is hardly a reasonable remedy to fix it. Come on Washington, you can do better – much, much better. It’s time to discard your smoke and mirrors and tackle the serious issues that are undermining our current health care system.
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Party Time? Fake Fuller Hair
By Kimberly A. Daly
When it comes to hair, thin isn't in — especially when you want to look particularly fabulous. So if big, bouncy, make-'em-stare hair is what you're after, check out this bagful of expert tricks for luscious tresses.
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Starting to Look Like Mom? A Quick Fix Study: Moms and Daughters Age in Similar Patterns, but Surgery May Circumvent Mother Nature
By Denise Mann
New research confirms what may be some women’s greatest fear: You may actually turn into your mother - at least when it comes to aging patterns. There are now ways to determine precisely where you will age the most and how to plan for correction in advance. These new findings were presented at the annual meeting of American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Seattle. Learn more.

Volumizing the Brow with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Aesthetic Surgery Journal (a publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
As one ages, the characteristics of the eyes change in generally predictable ways: the skin thins and becomes less elastic, brows may descend, the upper lid may recede or enlarge, and the bones around the eyes appear more prominent. While surgery has long been the accepted standard and offers significant benefits to many patients, injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are proving to be a reliable and long-lasting method for taking years off the appearance of aging eyes. Read more.

Kitchen Plastic - Easy Greening
By Melissa Breyer
So let’s just cut to the chase here: Flip over your favorite plastic food storage container and check the recycling code number. Want to know which containers are safe to use and which ones should be used only to store buttons or screws rather than food.
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Conquer Complexion Imperfections
Expert Tips and Targeted Treatments to Help Clear Up Age Spots, Redness, and Other Skin Saboteurs By Beth Janes
Looking younger may hinge less on a lineless complexion and more on a clear one: Research shows that uneven skin tone can add about a decade to your perceived age. The bright side: Uneven skin tone is easier to correct (or at least conceal) than wrinkles. Discover some of the best tips for healing and hiding skin tone imperfections.
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The Lowdown on Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup is more than just a new beauty trend – it claims health benefits for skin as well. But is it really help – or hype?
By Colette Bouchez
As beauty legend has it, it was the mid-1970s, in the aftermath of the frenzied Haight-Ashbury love-ins of San Francisco, that a quiet, little cosmetic revolution was born called "mineral makeup" Fast-forward some 30 years: Mineral makeup is virtually exploding the beauty market. But does "natural," "mineral," and "from the earth" really equal better?
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Personal Notes From Patty

"I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview two distinguished guests, straight from Lois's fantastic book: Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour on my The Health and Beauty Revolution Show

Dr. Vic Narurkar, internationally recognized, board certified dermatologist, spoke about the latest breakthrough facial procedures now available - with little social downtime.

Dr. Marty Zase, internationally recognized expert on cosmetic dentistry, shared some tips to help patients become well informed cosmetic dentistry consumers, myths and facts about dental insurance, and more."

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