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		<title>Do Anti-Aging Creams Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anti-aging creams]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[So do any of these anti-aging creams work at all? And what do they do exactly? The answer to if they work or not is yes, no and sort of all rolled into one.
There are literally thousands of different anti-aging creams on the market today. Since women are especially concerned with the effects of age [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So do any of these anti-aging creams work at all? And what do they do exactly? The answer to if they work or not is yes, no and sort of all rolled into one.</p>
<p>There are literally thousands of different anti-aging creams on the market today. Since women are especially concerned with the effects of age to their skin, most of these anti-aging creams are marketed towards women, but many men have turned to their use as well.</p>
<p>Most of these anti-aging skin products will produce the appearance of reduced wrinkles, which can be noticeable in even just a few weeks of consistent use. However, there aren’t any known anti-aging creams that will actually eliminate wrinkles or otherwise permanently reverse aging effects to your skin.</p>
<p>Anti-aging creams will remove layers of dead skin, and hydrate the lower layers giving them a plumper and fuller look that helps reduced the appearance of wrinkles. The wrinkles are not permanently removed, and will reappear after the discontinued use of the product.</p>
<p>Therefore, you have to keep applying it everyday and will go through a lot of it quite fast. Since the cost of many of these ant-aging creams is not cheap, maintaining the reduced wrinkle effect they offer can become expensive.</p>
<p>You can achieve a somewhat fuller, plumper skin appearance by using less expensive moisturizers. The only scientifically tested and proven anti-aging cream ingredients are vitamin C and E, as well as Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). These three ingredients are proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but there are likely many other ingredients that will produce similar effects.</p>
<p>Results of any particular product will vary from user to user, and a good strategy would be to try several different brands before settling on one that works best for you.</p>
<p>Anti-aging creams aside, the two most effective things you can do to slow down the appearance of wrinkles is not smoke, and apply sunscreen at the beginning of everyday if you plan on being outside for more than ten minutes. SPF 15 or higher is recommended. As much as you may want a tan, excessive UV exposure is a sure way to bring on wrinkled skin before its time.</p>
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		<title>How Safe Laser Hair Removal Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair Removal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laser]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The word laser is an acronym for: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. It&#8217;s a device that creates and amplifies a narrow, intense beam of coherent light: light that is of one frequency. Lasers are commonly used in medical science and more recently in cosmetic procedures like hair removal.
In a laser, the atoms or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word laser is an acronym for: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. It&#8217;s a device that creates and amplifies a narrow, intense beam of coherent light: light that is of one frequency. Lasers are commonly used in medical science and more recently in cosmetic procedures like hair removal.</p>
<p>In a laser, the atoms or molecules of a crystal, such as ruby or garnet, are excited in what is called the laser cavity so that more of them are at higher energy levels than are at lower energy levels.</p>
<p>Reflective surfaces at both ends of the cavity permit energy to reflect back and forth, building up the power in each passage.</p>
<p>With laser hair removal the laser penetrates the top layer of dermis with a specific wavelength of light (as opposed to multiple wavelengths used in Intense Pulse Light treatments), targeting melanin in the hair follicle.</p>
<p>A hair follicle is a sac from which a hair grows and into which the sebaceous (oil) glands open. The follicle is lined by cells derived from the epidermal (outside) layer of the skin.</p>
<p>Each air follicle normally goes through a five-year cycle of growth and rest, with about 90 percent of the follicles growing hair at any one time, averaging about 15 cm of growth per year.</p>
<p>Also called pigment, melanin is a substance that gives the skin and hair its natural color. It also gives color to the iris of the eye, feathers, and scales.</p>
<p>In humans, those with darker skin have higher amounts of melanin. By contrast, those with less pigment have lighter or more fair skin coloring.</p>
<p>Melanin provides many benefits to human beings. One of the most recognised benefits involves ultraviolet rays of the sun.</p>
<p>Melanin provides a natural protection against the harmful effects of these rays. However, it does not provide complete protection from the sun, and individuals with darker skin tones are still at risk from the sun&#8217;s damaging rays.</p>
<p>When the laser hits the melanin it damages and destroys the regrowth potential of the hair follicle. The specific wave length of light (755nm) enhances the accuracy of the treatment and gives far superior results. At 755 nanometres the laser can achieve the best penetration into the hair follicle. For people with dark hair and light skin, this is the ultimate in hair reduction.</p>
<p>The new 755 nanometre hair removal laser uses a special cooling system that lowers the temperature of the skin during, and after, laser exposure.</p>
<p>This is why the treatment is regarded as a lot less painful than other treatments. Some patients have compared the treatment to the sensation of the snap of a rubber band.</p>
<p>For your safety, the ownership and operation of lasers in most Australian States is highly regulated. Clinics need to have an owner&#8217;s license, clinic license, safety officers, licensed operators and licensed equipment, which is why very few clinics are fully licensed.</p>
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		<title>Buying Fitness Equipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 12:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Diet & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commercial fitness equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness equipment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that buying fitness equipment for your home isn’t really that difficult?
It’s true that the world of fitness equipment can seem like a maze at times and that there are literally hundreds of different types of fitness equipment pieces that might work well for your home arrangement. However, with a little guidance, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that buying fitness equipment for your home isn’t really that difficult?<br />
It’s true that the world of fitness equipment can seem like a maze at times and that there are literally hundreds of different types of fitness equipment pieces that might work well for your home arrangement. However, with a little guidance, the process really isn’t that hard and you will be amazed at the bargains that you can find if you just dig a little deeper than the average consumer is usually prepared to. Let’s take a look at some tips to help you out in your quest for new fitness equipment. </p>
<p>1. Look at used equipment. This is where some good deals can be found. Fitness equipment can obtain a weird status in a person’s home. They might have been really excited to buy it initially and dreams of a fit body and monthly gym savings might have filled their head. However, after 3 months, the equipment often sits vacant in that person’s home. Used equipment can be a really good deal due to the fact that it’s often times almost as good as new but now it’s for sale. To you. For cheap. Check out newspapers, Ebay, and other places; compare prices and get a deal. </p>
<p>2. Consider commercial fitness equipment. Often times, you can buy the same equipment that your local gym has. Imagine, you can have that same (gasp!) Stairmaster that has dogged you for years at the local Ballys, right in your basement. This might be appealing to some who have the capital to invest in a large piece of equipment. If you no longer have to pay a $50 monthly fee to go to a gym every month, this might be a really smart investment. Look into commercial equipment, you might be pleasantly surprised. </p>
<p>3. The first two points are almost worthless without considering the financing of your new fitness equipment. When looking to finance your new set of fitness equipment there are tons of important factors to keep in mind. You really don’t want to be paying too much for equipment that might be found at a cheaper price (after everything is considered) elsewhere.</p>
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