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Autumn Allergy Angst

The season is changing (goodbye sweet summer…) into crisp, cozy fall. Football games, hayrides, itchy eyes, runny noses..what?!  Even if you are person who “never has allergies” you may notice some of these symptoms when autumn is in the air.  Also, there is less moisture in the air so your skin can change too, feeling more dry and sensitive. Seasonal …

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Shiseido or Don’t?

Shiseido makes a sizable line of sunscreen lotions and potions, so I finally tested one out for a good part of my summer. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 for face retails for around $39 for a 3.3 oz bottle. This sounds like a lot of money for something you can almost put in your carry-on, but the contents …

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Cyber Support

It can be dangerous to diagnose or treat your own medical conditions using “Dr. Google” as your only guide.  However, the world wide web has power that can be used for good, not evil! There are many resources available online with excellent medical information and support; the trick is finding the right ones. I’ve compiled a short list of safe …

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Major (Eye) Baggage

Did you find two fluffy and puffy bags under your eyes this morning when you first gazed into the mirror? That delicate skin under our eyes can give us away or be incredibly misleading. The all-time worst is when someone tells me I ‘look tired’ when, in fact, I feel great! What the? Figuring out how to solve the bag …