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About Facials

Women, and some men, enjoy getting their nails done. Many also enjoy getting a massage. Getting a facial is the third most popular treatment in spas. There are a variety of facials to choose from, designed to meet the needs of all types of skin.

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The Enzymatic Whole Body Cleanse

The enzymatic whole body cleanse is an over-the-counter colon cleansing system that purports to offer relief from such problems as low energy levels, weight gain, fatigue, skin problems and headaches, just to name a few. The colon cleansing trend, popular among proponents of alternative health remedies, can be traced back to ancient Greece. The idea behind these regimens is to improve health by flushing dangerous toxins out of the body through the colon. According to marketers of enzymatic cleansing kits, the sources of these toxins include processed food, pollution, hormones used in the livestock industry and pesticides.

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What Is a Probiotic Diet?

Imagine adding bacteria to your food. It may sound a little dangerous. At the least, it seems unappealing. The probiotic diet introduces “good” bacteria back into your daily eating habits. Research indicates that probiotic foods and supplements can help restore a natural balance to your body, fight infections, promote good digestion and even clear skin in children.

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Chinese Healing Herbs for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, according to BreastCancer.com. Some women who are diagnosed with breast cancer opt to use holistic, traditional Chinese medicine to complement conventional medical treatment. Increased acceptance of alternative medicine—both within and outside of the medical community—means cancer patients have an easier time accessing Chinese herbs and informing themselves about them.

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Egg Donor Pros and Cons

Egg donation makes it possible for women who want to become mothers, but are incapable of producing enough healthy eggs, to receive donated eggs from healthy female donors. Many women make donating eggs a lucrative business, something that raises ethical concerns. Others, however, would just want to help a female friend or a female relative to get pregnant; therefore, would not mind donating their eggs even without any compensation involved. No matter what their motivations, they should weigh the pros and cons before they make a commitment to becoming egg donors.