Dr. Shirley Madhere · Health & Wellness Expert

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Summer Essentials from Head to Toe

June 16 2010


With the change of season, your skin and hair care routines should change as well to adjust to the warmer weather. These tips will help you to be glow naturally!

Hair: in summer, the sun may weaken hair by damaging its protein bonds. Use hair-specific sunscreen or, for product-free protection, use scarves, headbands, or head wraps. Also, a healthy scalp leads to healthy hair. Rinse hair as soon as possible after swimming and apply a deep conditioning treatment once or twice weekly, preferably one that helps hair to retain moisture and prevent dryness.

Facial skin: with warmer temp…

 
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Length Does Matter

March 4 2010


Length Does Matter

The findings of a 1979 study that has recently resurfaced adds new meaning to “rejuvenation” in plastic surgery and the relentless pursuit of long (or at least a long-looking) life. This study, conducted by Harvard psychology professor, Ellen Langer, sought to determine if thought processes can mitigate aging.

The question of longevity has been at the center of science’s attention for decades. It is now generally accepted that we can live longer. Current reserach is feverishly focused on how we may live to be octa- (80’s), nona- (90’s), and centa- …

 
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To Age Well and to Age Less

December 19 2009


Looking fabulous at every age involves more than just wearing the appropriate length skirt with the latest trendy shirt and shoes. The look is made complete by exuding the confidence of knowing that you not only are fashionable but also that you look well. Such wellness is, in part, achieved by managing your age well, or simply, aging less. Aging is a natural phenomenon. It happens. Moreover, there are a number of factors that contribute to aging. These may be generally classified as intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic factors are those with which we were born and cannot control. Ex…

 

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