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1o Reasons why you should us Argan Oil

Argan Oil is one of the most promising, independent products of the cosmetic industry. But did you know that one can use it for more than just for effective skin care against wrinkles? This Moroccan “miracle oil”, as it is often called, contains 80% essential fatty acids (help against inflammations), as well as squalenes (skin softening), phytosterols (protects the collagen in the skin) and phenolic compounds (protection against free radicals), m... [more]

Queen Cosmetics launches new massage cream

Queen Cosmetics, the sensitive skin specialist, has released for sale a specifically formulated full-body massage cream suitable for all areas of the therapy market; Queen Cosmetics Massage Cream (trade price £13.58 plus VAT for 250ml). This brand new, unique massage base provides all the benefits associated with top-named brands, but being especially formulated for sensitive skin, provides professionals with a universal product that’s beneficia... [more]

Lush introduces Toothy Tabs … innovative tooth cleansing tabs

Peppermint toothpaste is the norm but here at LUSH we challenge the norm and encourage our customers to think about the impacts of their beauty routine on the environment. Enter Toothy Tabs, LUSH’s newest invention that takes conventional toothpaste and literally strips it down. About one billion toothpaste tubes and dispensers in the U.S. are sent to landfills every year, many of which are recyclable.* The unnecessary tossing of tubes can eas... [more]

7 days to get fit and drop a dress size at celebrity trainer Danni Levy's 5 Star Boot Camp

You wish to drop a dress size in 7 days, and enjoy some serious pampering then Danni Levy's 5 Star Boot Camp could be just what you are looking for to make a difference in 2012. Danni Levy, a leading celebrity trainer, health and fitness journalist and TV Fitness Guru, will launch her unique 5 Star Boot Camp on 4 March 2012 in the luxurious surroundings of Marbella's 5* Los Monteros Hotel. A Boot Camp with a difference, Danni Levy's 5 Star... [more]

Anti-cellulite treatments keep increasing at Cannelle

As part of the growing trend for anti-cellulite treatments, Cannelle beauty salons have seen growth in their LPG Lipomassage by Endermologie treatment by 134% in the last five years. The anti-cellulite treatment favoured by many A list celebrities is the only anti-cellulite treatment approved by the American Food and Drug Administration and works by cell stimulation at the deep tissue level rather than simply smoothing the surface. Cellulite aff... [more]

Other Health and well-being news and reviews

IMH launches mental health test tool
SINGAPORE: A new tool -- the positive mental health instrument -- has been developed by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) to help Singaporeans assess their mental well-being.

IMH launches assessment tool to study mental well-being
The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has developed an assessment tool to measure the positive mental health of Singaporeans. Related Stories What's on: Wednesday's listings from ST Life! 7,000 Hindu devotees celebrate Thaipusam festival Police arrest man involved in series of thefts at Jurong Point Shopping Centre ITE students raise questions on polytechnic places Man arrested for alleged ...

NIH Needs to Make Good on Chimpanzees' Psychological Well-being
BOSTON, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bioethics of Great Ape Well-Being: Psychiatric Injury and Duty of Care, recently published in the Animals & Society Institute's (ASI) Public Policy series, asserts that historically and to date the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and research facilities have failed in their legal duty to protect ...

Healthways, Gallup Determine "Well-Being"
The monthly Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index indicates that overall well-being of the American people was relatively static in the month of December 2011.

Windsor Health PlanSM Names New President
Windsor Health GroupSM today announced that Hassan Rifaat, M.D., has joined the company as President of the company’s Medicare Advantage business, Windsor Health PlanSM, based in Nashville, Tenn.

More attention to health, well-being of children urged
TORONTO—Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments should be doing more to promote the health and safety of children and youth, the Canadian Paediatric Society said in its latest biennial report card.

U.S. Surgeon General Commends Adventist Focus on Holistic Well-being
Nation needs shift from ‘disease and illness to wellness and prevention,’ Benjamin saysOrlando, Florida, United States (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 In a show of solidarity with hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist health professionals, health ministry leaders and pastors from North America this week, United States Surgeon General Regina Benjamin advocated a “holistic approach” to well-being. ...

Research links oral health, overall well-being
Dr. Nisha D'Mello of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute says the connection between dentists and cardiologists is important for patients.

Governments need to prioritize health, well-being of children: pediatricians
TORONTO - Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments should be doing more to promote the health and safety of children and youth, says the Canadian Paediatric Society in its latest biennial report card.

By Rose L. Thayer Killeen Daily Herald
While it's easy to blame poor health on uncontrollable factors, half of a person's well-being comes from lifestyle choices, according to information from a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.