(NAPSI)—Face it, oil makes a marvelous makeup remover. Now, it’s available in a new cleanser, Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil, that’s good for all skin types. It’s a noncomedogenic, nonacnegenic innovation that deeply cleanses while maintaining the skin barrier and leaving no residue. A potent blend of botanical extracts, the cleanser not only efficiently Read More …
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CHRISTMAS TRADITION Genuine Facts About Artificial Christmas Trees
(NAPSI)—For hundreds of years, the Christmas tree has been a popular symbol of the holidays. Most people celebrated with a real tree until the early 2000s, when artificial trees began to gain in popularity for their practicality. Advances in technology let designers make artificial trees that are both incredibly realistic and durable. In 2015, 81 Read More …
HEALTH CARE IN OUR LIVES Power Of Philanthropy by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSI)—Over the last several decades, I have witnessed the power of philanthropy—using charitable dollars as venture capital to solve some of society’s challenges and create change in our communities. The cost of health care in America represents one area where this power is needed. Fortunately, foundations have a unique ability to forge community consensus and Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL BEING Have Gas, Cramping, Bloating? Try A Low-FODMAP Diet
(NAPSI)—Here’s food for thought: The next time you or someone you care about exhibits the annoying symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome—gas, bloating, cramping, constipation or diarrhea—finding relief may be simpler than you think. That’s because, doctors say, a collection of carbohydrates called FODMAPs (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) is often the Read More …
Heat Pump Or Furnace—What’s The Best Choice For Your Home?
(NAPSI)—Most homes that require heat rely on furnaces or heat pumps to circulate warm air throughout the house. Knowing which piece of equipment is right for your home isn’t always easy. The experts at the YORK brand of Johnson Controls suggest you consider the following questions before making a decision: What is the difference between Read More …
HEALTH TRENDS Keeping Down The Price Of Keeping Pain Away
(NAPSI)—According to a recent report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which tracks the pharmaceutical industry, Americans spend about $424 billion a year on prescription drugs—and the prices for many of them seem to keep on rising. An Answer Fortunately, many over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be much more affordable than their prescription counterparts. Easing people’s Read More …
SKIN CARE NEWS AND NOTES Skin Sense
(NAPSI)—As temperatures drop, the importance of helping to protect your skin doesn’t. UV rays reach Earth’s surface year-round—even in the fall and winter months when we don’t feel the heat. One of the best things you can do for your skin is to include sun protection as part of your daily routine, even as the Read More …
Medical Identity Theft: Another Reason To Protect Your Wallet
(NAPSI)—Cell phone? Check. Credit Card? Check. Health Insurance Card…? Most people are sure to protect their cell phone and credit cards. You should have the same sense of urgency to guard your health insurance card. Medical identity theft is a complicated, costly crime that is difficult to resolve, can negatively affect your reputation and potentially Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Help Your Car Weather The Storm
(NAPSI)—Now is a good time to ready your vehicle in preparation for rough weather conditions ahead. “Vehicle service is always more convenient when you do it on your own schedule. An investment of an hour or so to have your vehicle checked will help make sure it can weather the storm when arctic temperatures strike Read More …
HEALTH NEWS Lawmakers Agree: Naturopathic Doctors Are A Solid Choice To Combat Chronic Pain For Veterans
(NAPSI)—It’s a fact: Many patients now prefer to use integrative health care approaches, especially to treat chronic pain. This trend has given licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) even greater leverage to push for veterans and others who suffer from chronic pain to have access to the full range of treatments—and physicians. Members of Congress have made Read More …