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Effective Acne Medication

Acne can be an unsightly annoyance or a serious concern with worries of scarring and infection. Fortunately, there are effective acne medications to deal with whiteheads, blackheads and cystic acne, both at your local drugstore and through your dermatologist. Common choices for both teen and adult acne include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and Retin-A.

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How to Increase the Effectiveness of Birth Control Condoms

Condoms are an accessible, convenient and easy method of birth control. Available in latex, polyurethane and natural lambskin varieties, condoms come in various sizes and styles. With proper use, condoms are quite effective, with only a 2 percent failure rate. Actual use failure rates are closer to 15 percent, according to Contracept.org. Make condoms a more effective birth control option by using them correctly every time you have sex.

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The Effectiveness of Oral Contraception

Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, are one of the most convenient and accessible options for reversible birth control. It’s no surprise that–more than 50 years after its release–the pill is still the first choice for reliable birth control among women. While the pill is quite effective, there are medications and usage issues that can lower its effectiveness. It is smart to know the facts to prevent an unwanted pregnancy while using oral contraception.

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Organize to Effectively Manage a Serious or Chronic Illness

A diagnosis of a chronic or serious illness is life altering. It is entirely normal in the days following to feel a bit numb, not to mention out of control, overwhelmed and lost. But your ability to get back a sense of equilibrium is critical to effectively managing your disease. As a practicing Internist and Rheumatologist for the past 35 years, Dr. Smith has observed that those who take immediate steps to get themselves organized to manage their illness, rather than the other way around, are the most successful.

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Effective To Do Lists

No matter the format, what you write down gets done. According to Dave Kohl, a professor emeritus at Virginia Tech., people who regularly write down their goals earn nine times as much over their lifetimes as people who dont. Think about that for a moment. No matter how lofty or simple your goals may be, reaching them requires a systematic approach. And that begins by writing your to do list down; dont just think it, ink it! Note-taking and list-making styles are as personal as the way you dress or cook. Wed never suggest you ditch a an approach thats working perfectly well for you in favor of a newfangled system. But if you are dissatisfied with your own system in any way, weve got a few thoughts on how to fine tune your list so youre cruising through it more effectively and efficiently.