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Birth Control, Acne Pills & Pregnancy

When you were a teenager, you hoped your acne would go away the minute you turned 20. Unfortunately, acne remains a problem for some women into adulthood. You may have severe acne constantly, or you may break out around your period. If acne remains a problem to you, several methods of treating it exist, including taking birth control pills or for severe cases, taking acne pills. Acne pills can present serious risks to women who wish to become pregnant, though.

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Ease the Stress of Dealing with Aging Parents

There comes a time in all of our lives when the roles reverse. Suddenly, we are no longer the child and the parenting skills weve so carefully honed with our own kids now need to be turned towards our aging parents. It can be one of the most emotionally trying times of your life, especially if you dont know how your parents feel about certain issues. Unfortunately, too many people wait until it is too late to sit down and have a discussion to learn their parents’ needs and wishes. Dont wait for an emergency just because you feel uncomfortable discussing topics like finances, wills and funerals. Nobody ever wants to watch their parents age, but if you have everything buttoned up ahead of time, it can ease some of the stress.

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Bleaching Hair Tips

If you were blond as a child, you have probably noticed that your locks have lost that light, bright hue. Even if you were born with dark hair, you may decide to test the theory that blonds have more fun. Or possibly, your facial hair may be too dark for your comfort level. Regardless of why you wish to bleach your hair, you can make it easier.

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Cosmetic Botox & Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering getting Botox for cosmetic reasons, such as facial creases or brow lines, you might not need the treatments at all. When you are pregnant, your body retains water, which usually puffs up your face, filling in the lines, says John Larsen, professor of obstetrics, gynecology and genetics at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

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How Effective Is Alli?

With the dizzying array of diet pills and weight-loss aids available in every drug store, finding your way through the maze of what works, what doesn’t and what may actually harm you can be tough. You’ve probably heard of Alli, one of those hip new weight-control products that is supposed to be the easiest way ever to help you lose weight. It basically stops your body from absorbing the fat from the food you eat. How could you go wrong? Experts from the Mayo Clinic and the Duke Diet and Fitness Center agree that while Alli can contribute to a decrease in weight, it will only do so effectively with a low-fat, low-calorie diet and regular exercise plan.