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		<title>RoC Cellulite Cream &#8211; An Honest Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>El Bilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RoC cellulite creams are some of the more popular cellulite treatment products out in the market today, and for good reason -- they've had a good track record in giving cellulite sufferers what they want. Roc is one of the few cellulite cream brands that most women seem to agree on for banishing cellulite.   RoC cellulite cream may be just the thing you need to get rid of your cellulite.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by El Bilson</div>
<p>RoC cellulite creams are some of the more popular cellulite treatment products out in the market today, and for good reason &#8212; they&#8217;ve had a good track record in giving cellulite sufferers what they want. Roc is one of the few cellulite cream brands that most women seem to agree on for banishing cellulite.   RoC cellulite cream may be just the thing you need to get rid of your cellulite.</p>
<p>Before getting too excited about a cellulite product, it is important to note that what works for one person may not work for someone else.  So it&#8217;s always best to try different brands and decide which one you like, according to cost and performance. Just remember to put the better brands, which includes RoC, in your list. You may be surprised.</p>
<p>What makes RoC&#8217;s cream so effective?  It&#8217;s two active ingredients retinol and caffeine. Retinol helps to stimulate the growth of collagen, which in turn improves the skin&#8217;s elasticity. The lack of collagen makes cellulite appear worse than it actually may be.  It&#8217;s important to maintain the elasticity of the skin. </p>
<p>While retinol improves the skin&#8217;s appearance, the caffeine helps to melt the fat underneath the skin. Caffeine has been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite beneath the skin. Regular use of a RoC cellulite cream may help you see a definite improvement in your stomach, waist, and buttocks area &#8212; and has also been reported to tone the legs.</p>
<p>The best way to apply a cellulite cream is by using a massaging method.   By massaging the affected area, you will spread the skin out and redistributes the fat underneath.  This gives the affected area a much smoother, healthier look. Make sure to follow all other important instructions, such as frequency and time of application, to make sure you get the promised results.</p>
<p>The cost of Roc creams may be important to take into consideration before you start using them.  This is an important thing to consider, especially if you&#8217;re on a tight budget and would like to keep cellulite treatment costs at a minimum. Try to see how many or how much of a container of cellulite cream you use in a month, and decide whether the expense is easy enough to live with.</p>
<p>Perhaps the only low point when it comes to RoC cellulite creams is the fact that they don&#8217;t smell as good as some of the other brands of cellulite cream. It doesn&#8217;t smell terrible, but if you want a cellulite cream that smells great than you might want to consider a different cream such as Nivea&#8217;s cellulite cream.  </p>
<p>For women who have been maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but still have cellulite, RoC cellulite creams can give you the extra boost you need to deal with your problem.  Remember that getting rid of cellulite often involves a change in lifestyle.  Cellulite is not easily fixed by just applying a cream everyday &#8211; you need to commit to a healthy lifestyle as well.</p>
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		<title>Facts About Cellulite</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>El Bilson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by El Bilson</div>
<p>It can be hard to tell facts about cellulite from cellulite myths. This is mostly because cellulite is not very well studied.   However based on what we do know about cellulite, there are dermatologists and plastic surgeons can that agree on things such as the causes of cellulite and which treatments work best.</p>
<p>The first cellulite fact generally agreed on by doctors is that cellulite is not so much a fat problem as it is a skin problem. The reason for this is because cellulite is made up of fat that resides directly beneath the skin.  The elasticity of your skin can have an effect on the appearance of cellulite.  </p>
<p>Many doctors also agree that cellulite is found mainly in women over 35 years of age. But age is not believed to be the primary factor in the development of cellulite. Women of all ages are affected by cellulite including girls in their teens.</p>
<p>Doctors also agree on the fact that there are a few key reasons why some people develop cellulite while others do not. The three key reasons for this are hormones, genetics and anatomy. The anatomy of the septa plays a role in the development of cellulite.</p>
<p>It is important to know a little bit about our skin in order to understand cellulite.  Septa are the fibrous bands of connective tissue that surround fat cells in the skin to help keep them in place. In men the septa run in a diagonal pattern while in women their pattern is vertical. A person&#8217;s genetics play an important part in determining how many septa are found in the body and thus how much cellulite they may have.  Doctors feel that our circulatory systems are affected by hormones or may become damaged over time, allowing cellulite to become more apparent.</p>
<p>While opinions of how well they work may vary, experts do agree on four treatments for cellulite. The four treatments doctors recommend are creams and lotions, cellulite diet and supplements, light devices such as lasers, and high-tech massages techniques. These treatments will provide varying degrees of improvement in the appearance of cellulite.</p>
<p>These treatments come with varying degrees of commitment.  Changing the diet is a long term commitment to a lifestyle change. Creams and lotions require regular and repeated applications. The use of mechanical devices as in Endermologie or the use of light devices such as laser offer more lasting results but can be expensive.</p>
<p>One of the treatments that doctors can&#8217;t seem to agree on is Mesotherapy.  While many physicians are using this technique to treat cellulite, others feel that this procedure is not safe to use. Mesotherapy is among the most controversial of cellulite treatments. Developed in France in the 1950s, it combines a mixture of off-label FDA approved medicines to make an injectible solution.  Patients often experience mixed results as well.</p>
<p>The types of medicines used in this cocktail can vary. The injections are given rapidly over the course of 30 to 60 minutes. Some doctors and surgeons question the effectiveness of the ingredients of the cocktail. There is also questions as to how well the body is able to get rid of the toxins that mesotherapy releases &#8211; do these toxins just get stuck in the liver, or is the body able to process them?</p>
<p>These facts about cellulite are generally agreed upon by most physicians but you should always contact your own doctor before undergoing any treatments.   A trusted family physician can refer you to a specialist.  The specialist should be able to point you in the right direction when it comes to cellulite treatments.</p>
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		<title>Learn About Mesotherapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>El Bilson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by El Bilson</div>
<p>Mesotherapy may be something you&#8217;ve heard about recently.   But what exactly does this cellulite treatment involve?   It is the injection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and various medicines into the body. It has many different uses including:</p>
<p>    * Speeds up the <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='weight loss';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight loss</a> process         * Decreases <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='wrinkles';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">wrinkles</a> and fine lines that come with <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Protandimisclinicallyproventoslowdownthecellagingprocesstothelevelofa20yearold" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a>       * Improves acne scars         * Smooths out stretch marks caused by weight gain and pregnancy          * Improves the appearance of cellulite</p>
<p>Sound like something you might be interested in? Mesotherapy is practiced all throughout the United States. Although the procedure originated in France, this procedure is now available worldwide.   Most major cities will have doctors that can give mesotherapy treatments.  </p>
<p>It is important to trust the person performing the treatment.   The last thing you want is a botched procedure!  Be sure to ask any question you may have and read up on the procedure you want to have before you go.  This treatment can be rather expensive, so it pays to do your homework before you go!</p>
<p>As with any cosmetic procedure there are certain risks involved with meso. Although this treatment has been around for a while, it is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many people experience safe results with mesotherapy &#8211; it is important to find a good practitioner however.</p>
<p>It is thought that meso is more effective in treating cellulite than liposuction. This is because it treats cellulite directly unlike liposuction which can potentially worsen the appearance of cellulite.</p>
<p>Another plus about meso is that it does not involve recovery time or extensive hospital stays.   This makes it an appealing treatment for those who are crunched for time.</p>
<p>Results from treatment will vary. Several session may be needed to get you the results you&#8217;re looking for.  Most often though, patients report seeing results after just one session.  This can be encouraging for those who may be skeptical about getting the treatments.</p>
<p>To keep your body looking great after the procedure, doctors recommend sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.  Many people find that an occasional follow up treatment may be necessary to keep them looking their best.</p>
<p>For the majority of patients, side effects will be mild to non existent.   Some patients report bruising and soreness on the treated area. To help speed up the healing process, doctors recommend patients take the supplement arnica on a daily basis.</p>
<p>Overall, meso is a great way to improve your skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.  It can be used treat a wide variety of ailments including cellulite.</p>
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		<title>Anti-Aging Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anju Mathur, MD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Growing old is an inescapable change in one's life. Accept yourself as you are - you hear people say this. Even though time marches on, there are things you can do to feel and look younger.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by Anju Mathur, MD</div>
<p>Growing old is an inescapable change in one&#8217;s life. Accept yourself as you are &#8211; you hear people say this. Even though time marches on, there are things you can do to feel and look younger.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t disregard the fact that time has an influence on all of us. Choosing between a satisfying, busy and productive life or one that is filled with sad and painful years in the latter part of our life is indeed up to us because the technology is within our reach to do something about it.</p>
<p>Preventative measures through <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> management are cheaper than after the fact fixes.</p>
<p>Preventive Measures for the Effects of <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Protandimisclinicallyproventoslowdownthecellagingprocesstothelevelofa20yearold" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Aging</a></p>
<p>This article is not about the consequences of living a very long life. The focus is on aging in a thriving style, which means keeping one&#8217;s physical condition and being able to be useful up to the conclusion of one&#8217;s lengthy life. Forming a starting point for healthy living, one should take advantage of valuable methods that aim at the obscured reasons of aging. Natural hormone replacement along with dietary change and exercise that can put together the groundwork of an <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Protandimisclinicallyproventoslowdownthecellagingprocesstothelevelofa20yearold" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='anti-aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anti-aging</a> line up are the basis of this program. </p>
<p>Proper eating habits, nutritional sustenance and natural hormone replacement can prevent or curtail diseases and age-related <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> issues. </p>
<p>Living an environmentally sympathetic life style, avoiding ecological pollutants and replacement of dwindling natural hormones (most significant) will allow you (a living organism) to effectively flourish. A prudent and inclusive procedure to attain anti-aging and rejuvenation would include a program of flushing poisons from the body, determination of nutritional requirements and an understanding of their job combined with straightforward diets</p>
<p>Natural Hormones Are Powerful and Successful Against Anti-Aging</p>
<p>To help turn around or hold off the usual aging process one needs to reinstate the hormone levels one had when one was young. This is a very significant part of anti-aging medicine.</p>
<p>The endocrine and hormone systems are vital to a healthy living organism, as has been shown by recent study. The impact on the rest of the body is not good if the hormones are insufficient. The nucleus of the system is called hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, which deals with growth, vigor and sex drive functions. </p>
<p>A previously omitted item which is now being paid attention to is the human growth hormone (HGH), a substance released by the pituitary gland and thought to have been exhausted by adulthood. Control of HGH levels is a powerful anti-aging method that has essentially no side effects what so ever.</p>
<p>In the current age more attention has been put on discovering the functions of organs that until now were a mystery. Research is being done to find out the functions of glands such as the thymus and pineal. </p>
<p>Getting the hormone and immune systems in harmony is known now to depend upon the thymus function. Also the hormone melatonin is an important key factor in countering the effects of aging. Astonishing consequences can occur from balancing, supporting and supplementing these glands. In addition to the benefit of lowered risk of coronary disease, bone density, and many other deteriorating diseases, energy can be boosted and vitality increased along with libido.</p>
<p>Nutritional Nourishment</p>
<p>Modern agricultural farming methods have had the effect of removing many of the natural vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids from our food. Food processing and preservation by the addition on synthetic chemical compounds aggravates the situation and leaves many people in today&#8217;s society with a nutrient depleted body. Supplementation is necessary for a chance of a productive, long life, lived to the utmost.</p>
<p> The large amount of disease prevalent today &#8211; various cancers, blood, lymph, coronary diseases and diseases pertaining to circulation &#8211; can be positively conquered when personal drive and tenacity adds to the healing procedure. In these cases our genes could either help or hinder.</p>
<p>By establishing your own personal metabolic individuality and finding out how your own body is handling food, you can carry out this beneficial change. It is not what certain foods are doing to the body but how the body handles the food and nutrients given to it. Go to healthexcel.com to find out more information about how your body handles the food and nutrients it gets.</p>
<p> A bit of time and funds will be required to learn what to do and what not to do, environmentally, and nutritionally. The result will be good health, an extremely precious commodity. </p>
<p>Stop the Advancement of Aging With Specific Nutrients</p>
<p> Antioxidants such as glutathione, vitamins A, C, and E, and beta-carotene, which fight free radicals, give good results in preventing and slowing down age-related diseases. When we spotlight these and add to them exercise and a personalized nutritional plan we can slow down the process of aging. Some damage acquired over the years can even be reversed.</p>
<p>Aging isn&#8217;t caused by one factor. Free radicals and the damage they inflict is the dominant theory of why we age and they are implicated in such diseases as hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, arthritis, late-onset diabetes, and Parkinson&#8217;s disease. On a daily basis your body generates a lot of waste products that must regularly be detoxified and cleared out of the body. </p>
<p>It has been shown that limited periods of restricted dieting can balance hormonal functions. Further these effects can continue even after normal eating habits have resumed. A restricted calorie diet (RCD) can be a major contributor to lifespan expansion in mammals (that&#8217;s us). This is reflected in our rational food intake plans.</p>
<p>Exercise Keeps Your Body Young</p>
<p>Would you like these improvements: </p>
<p>* Lose some pounds </p>
<p>* Diminish stress</p>
<p>* Relieve symptoms of pain, depression and anxiety </p>
<p>* Reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer </p>
<p> * Heighten mood and memory retentiveness</p>
<p>* Have more vigor </p>
<p>* Sleep better </p>
<p> * Improve bulk, mass and strength of your bones</p>
<p>* Fortify the heart and lungs </p>
<p>* Perk up the quality of your life?</p>
<p><a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='weight loss';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Weight loss</a> consists of two factors: stop storing fat and start burning already stored fat. The most effective method of burning excess fat is through exercise. To manage weight long-term it is important there is a regular exercise program. Without exercise, weight loss is virtually impossible. </p>
<p>By adding these components of a successful <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='anti aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anti aging</a> program in your life you can enjoy living a much longer time.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coconuts are a bountiful gift to this planet. In Sanskrit (the mother language of India), the coconut palm is known as 'kalpa vriksha', meaning ' the tree that supplies all that is needed to live.' An ancient plant that is distantly related to grasses, the coconut has been used as a food and medicine since the dawn of history. Ayurveda (the art of science and medicine that has its roots in India) has long advocated the therapeutic, medicinal and cosmetic properties of coconuts.]]></description>
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<p>Coconuts are a bountiful gift to this planet. In Sanskrit (the mother language of India), the coconut palm is known as &#8216;kalpa vriksha&#8217;, meaning &#8216; the tree that supplies all that is needed to live.&#8217; An ancient plant that is distantly related to grasses, the coconut has been used as a food and medicine since the dawn of history. Ayurveda (the art of science and medicine that has its roots in India) has long advocated the therapeutic, medicinal and cosmetic properties of coconuts. </p>
<p>The coconut&#8217;s liquid filtration system is one of the reasons why this beloved plant is so nourishing. Every liter of water in its shell takes almost nine months to be drawn up and through the plant, where it is deposited in the nut. More electrolytes are found in coconut water than in most other plants, making it an ideal hydrating liquid. Drinking a mixture of 55% coconut and 45% green juice gives the body an immediate burst of natural energy.</p>
<p>A completely saturated medium-chain fatty acid (remember: not all saturated fats are bad!), coconut oil contains no cholesterol and does not form dangerous trans-fatty acids. The medium-chain fatty acids (MCT&#8217;s) in coconut oil possess incredible <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> giving benefits requiring less energy and fewer enzymes to digest, allowing the body to quickly convert the MCT&#8217;s into usable energy. Even better than olive oil for lowering overall cholesterol levels, coconut oil is stable at high temperatures (up to 170 degrees Fahrenheit), making it an excellent choice for use in cooking.</p>
<p>Coconut oil is one of nature&#8217;s most versatile and <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>-enhancing fats. Studies show that coconut oil supports the <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> of the thyroid gland, which regulates thenecessary anti-<a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Protandimisclinicallyproventoslowdownthecellagingprocesstothelevelofa20yearold" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a> steroids progesterone, DHEA and pregnenolone. These steroids are required to help prevent heart disease, senility, obesity, cancer and other degenerative diseases associated with <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Protandimisclinicallyproventoslowdownthecellagingprocesstothelevelofa20yearold" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a>. Coconut oil also contains capryllic acid as well as lauric acid, both of which are anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-microbial. It has long been known that caprilyc acid is the most potent yeast-fighting substance, making it an excellent choice for those working with releasing candida and other inner ecology imbalances. Transitioning to coconut oil as one&#8217;s fat source also helps to normalize blood sugar levels while increasing energy, building a healthy immune and nervous system and reducing the overall stress on one&#8217;s body. It is necessary to note that a &#8216;therapeutic dose&#8217; of coconut oil consists of daily doses of two to three (or more) tablespoons for an adult.</p>
<p>Not only is coconut a healthy fat choice, but it is also a delicious addition to one&#8217;s diet. It can be used as a natural replacement for butter, margarine or other oils. The raw coconuts in their young stage are the most health-enhancing. The soft meat, also known as &#8217;spoon meat,&#8217; consists of mostly pure, raw, saturated fat. The meat can be pureed and topped with bananas or other fruit. Coconut oil, or coconut butter, can be blended into salad dressing or smoothies. Coconut butter can also be used on top of brown rice or oats or spread on your favorite bread with cinnamon or jam.</p>
<p>Coconut&#8217;s reputation as a skin nutrient is well-documented, and people with many <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin types';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin types</a> can benefit from its moisture-giving qualities. In aromatherapy, both virgin and fractionated coconut oils are used. A way to see the difference is to remember that virgin coconut oil looks more like coconut flesh. It is a solid fat that is used in both cooking and body care, and it can be mixed with aromatic oils. While it is certainly a dense oil, virgin coconut oil doesn&#8217;t leave the skin feeling too oily, as it is absorbed rapidly. Fractionated coconut has similar qualities, but it is made by physically reducing the size of the fat molecule, removing the section of the molecule that makes it a solid. This creates a liquid oil that has no odor, lasts a long time (its molecular structure makes it &#8220;fully saturated,&#8221; meaning it has no atomic space for oxygen to attach, thereby deteriorating the oil) and is quickly consumed by the skin. Sometimes coconut is mixed with other oils, like jojoba, resulting in a nutrient-rich cream. With so many coconut oils to choose from, mixing coconut with aromatic oils is a simple way to add to your health and beauty regimen. </p>
<p>One more thing about the fabulous coconut: this oil is great for use in sexual play. Both the taste and smell of coconut add to the delights of intercourse. A great way to experience coconut is by mixing it with vanilla and cacao oils. Smooth this concoction over your lover&#8217;s skin and enjoy.</p>
<p>Coconut is truly an ideal oil to experiment with. Its applications extend from the dinner table to the massage table, and when used with essential oils, its natural splendor is completely enhanced. Try it in its virgin or fractionated state and bring more of coconut&#8217;s life-enhancing gifts into your world.</p>
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		<title>Do You Know What Organic Skin Care Really Is?</title>
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		<dc:creator>Peter Albertonach</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by Peter Albertonach</div>
<p>Do you know what organic <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> products are? Or are you a little confused?</p>
<p>What is organic <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a>? How do you find the best organic <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a>? How do you find the safest organic skin care brand? What is the safest organic moisturizer?</p>
<p>There is a growing interest in organic skin care and many women search words just like these in their favorite search engines every day.</p>
<p>There is no definition of organic skin care, and no easy way to really find out what it is.</p>
<p>What does organic mean? Search the dictionary and youll find something like this:</p>
<p>characteristic of, pertaining to, or derived from living organisms.</p>
<p>So they came from something living.</p>
<p>Ok, that helps a little, but still doesnt tell us what organic skin care products really are.</p>
<p>Perhaps organic skin care products have ingredients that come from farms that are &#8220;certified organic&#8221;? But what if the ingredients come from farms in other countries? What does &#8220;certified organic&#8221; mean in other countries?</p>
<p>And what if an ingredient came from a source that wasn&#8217;t a farm? There are some excellent skin care products using a special Japanese seaweed. Seaweed comes from the sea, which isn&#8217;t certified organic.</p>
<p>But then the sea has to be clean doesnt it? No, theres all sorts of toxins and contaminants in the sea, depending on where you source the product.</p>
<p>So you might be seeing the problem here. If you&#8217;re searching for an &#8220;organic moisturizer&#8221; for example, you really don&#8217;t know what it is.</p>
<p>And all the same problems apply to &#8220;natural&#8221; skin care products.</p>
<p>So lets think laterally. What is someone who is searching for &#8220;organic skin care products&#8217; really looking for?</p>
<p>What she wants is a product that is safe to use and works well. Because sadly consumers are learning that many big name skin care products and cosmetics and much more contain ingredients that may be dangerous to your <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> and your skin. Like lead, and mercury.</p>
<p>And even skin care products labeled organic or natural can have suspect ingredients too.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s true. And that&#8217;s why so many women worldwide are now looking for more natural or organic skin care lines and cosmetics. But even this doesn&#8217;t guarantee safety.</p>
<p>So if we know that women looking for these types of products are looking to find safe and effective products we can then use this information to our advantage.</p>
<p>Instead of finding organic skin care products how do we find products that are safe to use and effective? </p>
<p>The first place to start is with the cosmetic safety database.  Here you can search any of the ingredients in any products to see if they have any risk factor to <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>.</p>
<p>And the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics also has a compact that any company can sign that evidences their intent to use only ingredients known to be safe in their products. And if you look you&#8217;ll see that the big name companies haven&#8217;t signed.</p>
<p>If the company that makes your cosmetics or skin care products hasn&#8217;t signed don&#8217;t buy.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s 2 things you can do to find safe skin care products and cosmetics. Search the ingredients, and search the compact. Find out where to do these searches at my website.</p>
<p>But it&#8217;s perfectly possible that totally safe products don&#8217;t work very well. How do you know if they work?</p>
<p>The best way we know is to try try the products yourself. See if they work for you. But of course if they dont youve wasted quite a bit of money havent you?</p>
<p>But luckily the company that makes what I consider to be the best skin care products in the world offers a 90 day money back guarantee, so you can try their products risk free.</p>
<p>If their products were no good they&#8217;d go broke giving money back, so it&#8217;s not a coincidence that their products are world class.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a 2 step method of finding skin care products that are both safe, and effective.</p>
<p>If you want to find out how to do these searches then visit my website, where you can also find out which natural skin care products come with a money back guarantee.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Albertonach</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by Peter Albertonach</div>
<p>Heres 3 healthy skin tips. Because although there are so many women out there looking for great <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> products, what they are in fact looking for is healthy looking skin.</p>
<p>What you need to look and feel great is healthy skin, because healthy skin resists lines and <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='wrinkles';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">wrinkles</a> and other skin blemishes much more than unhealthy skin.</p>
<p>Healthy skin just makes you feel good about wearing it.</p>
<p>So many women want great looking skin but don&#8217;t realize that great looking skin has, by definition, to be healthy. Unhealthy skin just doesn&#8217;t look good.</p>
<p>So heres my 3 healthy skin tips.</p>
<p>1. You&#8217;ve got to be healthy, generally.</p>
<p>Obvious though it sounds if you&#8217;re healthy your skin is healthy, you can&#8217;t have healthy looking skin if you&#8217;re unhealthy yourself.</p>
<p>So all the things that you read about in the get fit stay healthy literature have an effect on your skin.</p>
<p>Improve your diet, drink plenty of water.</p>
<p>And believe it or not even more exercise will translate to better skin, because it improves blood circulation, which is important for good skin.</p>
<p>2. Make sure you don&#8217;t do the 2 worst things you can do for your skin.</p>
<p>What are these 2 things? Don&#8217;t smoke, and don&#8217;t get sunburned. Especially on your face but don&#8217;t get burned at all if you can help it. Both are awful for skin <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>.</p>
<p>3. Find the right vitamins for healthy skin and use them.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s plenty of nutrients important for great skin <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>, and I won&#8217;t list them all here. One to mention though is omega 3 oils. You probably know about omega 3 already, but didn&#8217;t realize that it&#8217;s great for skin <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> too.</p>
<p>So how do you make sure you&#8217;re getting all the nutrients essential for great skin health?</p>
<p>Make sure you&#8217;re using the best natural <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> products.</p>
<p>So why should you be using the best natural skin care products? Because big brand skin care products may contain ingredients that are suspect or dangerous to your health, and to your skin.</p>
<p>The worlds best natural skin care products contain a wide range of essential nutrients that science now knows are a huge part of overall skin health.</p>
<p>And the very best natural skin care products don&#8217;t contain any ingredients that may damage your health or your skin.</p>
<p>Theres no magic to great healthy looking skin. Follow some simple rules and not only will your skin thank you for it but youll be healthier yourself and feel great, both generally and in your new skin.</p>
<p>If you do all the right things for your skin and stay healthy yourself the results will be visible in your skin.</p>
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		<title>Carrier Oils: the Essential Oil&#8217;s Best Friend</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenny Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The term aromatherapy conjures up a fabulous string of scent associations: lemongrass, neroli, tangerine, sandalwood, peppermint, sea buckthorn! There's no doubt, essential oils are the celebrities of the aromatherapy world. These vibrant oils would not be as applicable to our health, however, were it not for the wallflowers in the background: the carrier oils. These oils come from plants as well and are primarily used as direction mediums for essential oils. Since essential oils are made of small chemical molecules, they break down once they are exposed to the elements. This is the origin of the aromatherapy phrase ?volatile oils.? Carrier oils have long-chain structures, though, which make them much more stable and therefore ideal for use with the skin, which is constantly exposed to air.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='antiagingbyline'>by Kelly Stevens</div>
<p>The term aromatherapy conjures up a fabulous string of scent associations: lemongrass, neroli, tangerine, sandalwood, peppermint, sea buckthorn! There&#8217;s no doubt, essential oils are the celebrities of the aromatherapy world. These vibrant oils would not be as applicable to our <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>, however, were it not for the wallflowers in the background: the carrier oils. These oils come from plants as well and are primarily used as direction mediums for essential oils. Since essential oils are made of small chemical molecules, they break down once they are exposed to the elements. This is the origin of the aromatherapy phrase ?volatile oils.? Carrier oils have long-chain structures, though, which make them much more stable and therefore ideal for use with the skin, which is constantly exposed to air. </p>
<p>Essential oils and carrier oils have a symbiotic relationship in aromatherapy. While carriers are often thought of in terms of their reflexology and massage uses, these oils actually posses their own virtues. Instead of thinking of them as merely the method of applying essential oils, we can explore the unique qualities of carrier oils separately with great results. Most likely, your aromatherapy techniques will be enhanced by using your special essential oils with carriers that actually increase their medicinal qualities.</p>
<p>To begin with, it is important to remember that fats are essential for human life. Fats, called lipids, are critical for maintaining warmth, providing protection and ensuring healthy cellular function. Although the world of nutrition is engaged in discovering which fats are best for internal <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>, aromatherapy is concerned with how plant-derived oils deliver <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a> from the outside in. Externally-applied oils help the body maintain vital functions in unique ways through both chemical changes and mechanical assistance. </p>
<p>Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen combine to make a lipid molecule. It&#8217;s not necessary to tune into the chemical make-up of carrier oils, but it can be helpful because these terms are used in relation to many food and supplement products as well. A simple way of viewing a fat molecule is to know that some lipids have carbon atoms that form two bonds, which means they have a shared electron. These lipids are known as unsaturated fats, and you mostly find them in liquid form. They come from plant matter, and most carrier oils fall into this category. The second type of fat, saturated lipids, do not have double bonded carbons. They are usually found in animal fats, but some plants create saturated fats, too. A popular carrier oil, coconut, is actually a saturated fat. It can also be found on the market in its fractionated form, which is derived from breaking off part of the molecular chain. This results in a liquid oil. The oil functions the same way as in its solid, but it is much easier to apply in massage or reflexology.</p>
<p>A lot of carrier oils are composed of the super-stars of the fatty acid world: omega-6, or linoleic acid, and omega-3, known as linolenic acid. These nutrients, part of the essential fatty acid spectrum, are important for human health. Salvatore Battaglia, an aromatherapy practitioner, tells us that linoleic acid assists our liver, joints, skin and hair and also the cardiovascular system. Evening primrose oil is particularly effective in these areas. Linolenic acid is found in a multitude of carrier oils. When used as a supplement, it assists the eyes, muscles and growth processes. We find it in fish and plant oils, such as rapeseed and linseed, and this acid is especially useful in combating cardiovascular problems and hypertension. For aromatherapy purposes, finding superior carrier oils means the skin will derive fantastic benefits. Carrier oils help the skin keep its shape, color and nutrients, making it your best ally in skin health.</p>
<p>Carrier oils are primarily derived from nuts and seeds. They are extracted via cold-pressed technology, meaning high heat is not used. Once oils reach temperatures exceeding 160 degrees Celsius, their structure is altered, making them trans-fats, a kind of mutated fat that the body cannot assimilate properly. Expeller-pressing is another common extraction method. By placing seeds or nuts in an expeller, the precious oil is pressed out and then bottled. Superior carrier oils are mechanically pressed oils and have not been subjected to chemical changes. </p>
<p>Many carrier oils can be used in multiple applications, and consumers often choose oils based on the thickness or scent they prefer. Individual carrier oils do have some specific qualities though that can be used to your benefit. The main carrier oils can be divided into three general groups, reflecting their common aromatherapy applications. Sweet almond, sunflower, hempseed and fractionated coconut are excellent choices for massage and reflexology. A mixture of 10-15% essential oil and 85-90% carrier oil will ensure a powerful oil that is smooth and great-smelling. Facial <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> is another aspect of aromatherapy where carrier oils shine, bringing health to sun or acne damaged skin. Apricot kernel, rosehip, and hazelnut oils are deeply nourishing in these applications, and rosehip can even be used to treat scars. Dry skin and other bodily skin disorders, such as eczema, can be helped with tamanu, avocado, evening primrose, jojoba, sesame, grapeseed and shea. When choosing your own carriers, experiment with a few and see how your skin responds. Once you find one you love (and there&#8217;s definitely a carrier oil for everyone) you can begin mixing the carrier with your favorite essential oils.</p>
<p>Mixing carrier oils with volatile oils allows the essential oil to be used more efficiently. Volatile oils have a short lifespan once they hit the air. In about an hour, these oils are no longer active. A carrier oil, with its viscous body, keeps the essential oil vibrant, allowing the essential oils to exhibit their healing qualities longer. A way to remember this is to consider what happens when you put a drop of ylang ylang on your skin. Within an hour the scent is decreased. If you mix the ylang ylang with a carrier, however, the scent, and the oil&#8217;s medicinal qualities will last much longer. Aromatherapists have found that essential oils are most effective when they are applied on a regular basis, and carrier oils allow us to do so. Because some essential oils may burn the skin, carriers also protect the skin from this potential pitfall.</p>
<p>While carrier oils may not be as awe-inspiring as essential oils, these simple oils do bring healing into the body. The beauty of discovering which carrier oils work best for you is that your essential oils will be extended, your skin will rejoice, and you won&#8217;t have to say, &#8220;Now what do I do with this neroli?</p>
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		<title>Why Do Japanese Women Have Great Skin? Japanese Skin Care Explained.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter Albertonach</dc:creator>
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<p>Amongst the millions of people on the net every day there is a significant number of women who search &#8220;Japanese <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a>&#8220;.</p>
<p>Yes its true. The word Japanese <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> is very popular and searched regularly on the internet every day. And if you didnt know why then you may be a little mystified about why so many women search this word.</p>
<p>After all, they dont search Finnish <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='skin care';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin care</a> or Scottish skin care or skin care related to any other country.</p>
<p>So why do these women search Japanese skin care so often?</p>
<p>It is not so well known but Japanese women have stunningly good skin right into old age. They have less <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='wrinkles';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">wrinkles</a> and their skin just looks great.</p>
<p>What is it about living in Japan that results in Japanese women having such good skin? Maybe it&#8217;s the water?</p>
<p>Now it is well known that the Japanese have a very healthy diet, full of all sorts of good vegetables and grains like rice. And particularly in fish, high in omega 3 oils which are very good for the skin.</p>
<p>And healthy skin is a result of a healthy body, so a good diet is important.</p>
<p>But is a good diet sufficient to explain why Japanese women have great skin? Other people have good diets too.</p>
<p>Well yes there is another factor that is as responsible for the secrets of great Japanese skin care. It&#8217;s one part of the diet.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a seaweed called Phytessence Wakame. It&#8217;s a big part of the Japanese diet.</p>
<p>And the Japanese have eaten Phytessence Wakame for centuries, both fresh and dried. Youve probably heard about how the Japanese eat seaweed, well this is it.</p>
<p>What is so good about Phytessence Wakame for the skin?</p>
<p>It is full of all sorts of things all of which are important for skin <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>. Like essential minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium. And lots of the B group of vitamins. And antioxidants.</p>
<p>But there is one other thing about Phytessence Wakame that is very important to the skin. The most important benefit of eating seaweed to the Japanese skin.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s an acid in the skin called hyaluronic acid that is essential for maintaining great skin <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/fitover40" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='health';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">health</a>, specifically skin suppleness and elasticity, both crucial for great looking skin. Suppleness and elasticity, or the loss of them, is a disaster for your skin.</p>
<p>But your skin also has an enzyme called hyalurinidase, which breaks down hyaluronic acid, and this is bad.</p>
<p>And Phytessence Wakame slows up the effects of hyaluronidase, thereby allowing your skin to retain more hyaluronic acid, more elasticity and more suppleness.</p>
<p>There you have the secret of great Japanese skin care.</p>
<p>And fortunately there is one company that is at the cutting edge of skin care research that has worked out how to isolate the essential components of Phytessence Wakame and put them into skin care products. The results are impressive.</p>
<p>Similar results to those experienced by Japanese women from eating Phytessence Wakame.</p>
<p>You do have an option of finding Phytessence Wakame, if you know where, and eating it. If you want to eat seaweed.</p>
<p>Now you know the secrets of Japanese skin care.</p>
<p>Find out more about these great skin care products that deliver the benefits of Phytessence Wakame without actually eating it on my website.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>El Bilson</dc:creator>
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<p>So what is really the best cellulite treatment? With so much emphasis on youthful skin in the media today, it seems as though we are all looking for ways to get great skin. Heres a look at the latest cellulite treatments &#8221; try one of these if nothing else seems to be working!</p>
<p>    * Cellulite and Diet &#8221; A good diet will not only improve the appearance of your body, but will help you get rid of your cellulite. Our bodies were not meant to eat the large quantities of process foods we often are surrounded with. The best foods for our bodies are the ones that are found in nature.  This includes foods such as fruits, veggies, diary, whole grains and lean proteins.   Dont brush aside the power of healthy diets when looking for a cellulite solution!</p>
<p>    * Massage for Cellulite &#8221; A massage can be a great way to not only relax and reduce tension, but also firm your skin.   A deep tissue massage can help get rid of unwanted toxins and waste within the body. These toxins can contribute to cellulite.</p>
<p>    * Cellulite Treatment Creams &#8221; There are many new products on the market aimed at reducing cellulite. Some people consider these  creams to be the best cellulite treatment. Brands that come to mind are <a href="http://antiagingguide4u.com/recommends/Skincarerxskincareproducts" style="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='murad';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Murad</a>, Nivea, Avon and Clarins. These creams contain ingredients such as seaweed and caffeine which have been shown to reduce cellulite. One of the great things about cellulite treatment creams is that they are a very cost effective way to tone up your skin.</p>
<p>    * Natural Cures for Cellulite &#8221; There are many natural remedies for poor skin. With the green movement getting stronger, more of these products are readily available in local stores as well as online.  Apart from a healthy diet and regular exercise, supplements such as evening primrose oil and fish oil can help reduce cellulite. Another natural way to get rid of cellulite is to massage with used coffee grounds.  The caffeine in the grounds can help improve your skin. The practice of dry brushing can also be an effective cellulite solution.</p>
<p>    * Cellulite and Exercise &#8221; Another key component in the search for cellulite reduction is exercise. Exercise will help improve your body&#8217;s metabolism so you burn more fat.  It will also help tone up your muscles.  Toned muscles will reduce the appearance of cellulite as the toned muscles give the cellulite a smooth place to rest upon.   Exercise can also help you lose weight and have more energy.</p>
<p>    * VelaSmooth for Cellulite &#8221; VelaSmooth is a non-invasive device that utilizes a combination of bi-polar RF and light energy. It is the only procedure that has obtained FDA approval for cellulite reduction to date. Women all over the country are experiencing great results with VelaSmooth treatments.  However it is important to still maintain a healthy lifestyle after the treatment is complete.</p>
<p>    * Ionithermie for Cellulite &#8221; Besides VelaSmooth, Ionithermie is another great way to reduce the appearance of cellulite on your hips, butt and thighs.  Ionithermie works by provoking an intense detoxification of the affected area through the use of a herbal body wrap. The affected area is then treated with a massaging technique which loosens toxins trapped within the cells.</p>
<p>    * Proellixe for Cellulite &#8221; Have you heard of a Proellixe machine? Some people are calling it the best treatment for cellulite. Proellixe machines work your body by providing a constant source of vibration.  The constant vibration of the Proellixe machine is thought to help break up fat deposits and loosen fluids that may be stuck beneath the skin. By targeting all muscle groups, you will firm and tone your body.  This can lead to a reduction in the amount of cellulite you have.</p>
<p>    * Mesotherapy for Cellulite &#8221; One of the hottest trends in cellulite treatment is mesotherapy. Many people consider mesotherapy to be the best cellulite treatment. The way this procedure works is this:  a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids is injected into the affected area.  This formula helps to break up toxins that may be stuck within the skin cells.  Mesotherapy may take a few treatments before you start to see results.  However the results can be well worth the wait.   Many women report dramatic changes after starting a mesotherapy routine.  </p>
<p>Having trouble finding the best cellulite treatment for you?  Don&#8217;t worry if something does work for you &#8211; as you can see there are many treatment options available! By sticking with a treatment that works for you, you can see great skin in no time!</p>
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