http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:53:27 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:43 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d21-allergy-story?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner   A recent study found that 4 percent of children in the U.S. have food allergies, according to a Nov. 17 article in the L.A. Times. This appears to be a significant increase. The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics came u... health food nutrition medicine news children allergy allergies cdc kids anaphylaxis Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d21-allergy-story?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d15-The-recessionista-trend-Beyond-the-buzz-word?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner flickr photo/ontwerpplus A new term has entered the national consciousness of late: recessionista. A recessionista  ... beauty cosmetics clothing fashion carmindy etsy recessionista economy bargain cheap frugal Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:30:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d15-The-recessionista-trend-Beyond-the-buzz-word?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Kawaii-couture-Japaneseimported-trend-nails-cuteness-vibe?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner The word kawaii, Japanese for cute, has special significance in Japanese pop culture. Japanese people of all ages have enjoyed a love affair with all things colorful, cuddly and cute since the 1970s. By all accounts, the craze for cute began around... beauty cosmetics fashion makeup youtube style u.s. nails etsy 3-d japan kawaii harajuku Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:41:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Kawaii-couture-Japaneseimported-trend-nails-cuteness-vibe?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Mineral-mania-Earthy-makeup-trend-here-to-stay?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Shelly Frances is a mineral makeup vendor on Etsy. Mineral makeup is a trend that has been building over the last several years, and is currently exploding as a cottage industry. For those of you who have not yet dipped a toe into the world of au nat... beauty cosmetics color product review makeup covergirl glitter mineral makeup eyeshadow etsy shelly frances Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:53:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Mineral-mania-Earthy-makeup-trend-here-to-stay?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Pasadena-expo-to-address-aging-healthy-lifestyle?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner This coming weekend, Oct. 24 and 25, the Pasadena Convention Center is playing host to an Anti-Aging & Healthy Living Expo. I’m not sure about the wisdom of being anti-aging per se. Should we set ourselves up as opponents of a nat... beauty health skincare food nutrition medicine event breast cancer fitness weight spa stress supplements bio-identical hormone replacement aging expo pasadena complimentary Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:46:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Pasadena-expo-to-address-aging-healthy-lifestyle?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Learning-curve-Menopause-and-bioidentical-hormone-replacement?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Oprah is an advocate of bio-identical hormone replacement.  AP Photo/Peter Kramer More and more women are seeking customized solutions when it comes to relieving the symptoms—and addressing the vulnerabilities—that come with menopau... health medicine event pharmaceutical drug los angeles supplements menopause bio-identical hormone replacement Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:47:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Learning-curve-Menopause-and-bioidentical-hormone-replacement?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Lashing-out-Going-gaga-over-false-eyelashes?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner flickr photo/dreamglo Falsies are in, way in. No, I don't mean the bustline-enhancing ones. I'm talking about fake eyelashes. There are a number of websites that sell glam false eyelashes, including feather ones, the kind recently popularized by po... beauty cosmetics fashion makeup youtube style eyelashes false glitter feather lady gaga Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:14:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Lashing-out-Going-gaga-over-false-eyelashes?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Smoky-skies-prompt-smog-alert-recollections-plans-for-purification?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Smoke from the Station Fire looms over L.A.                AP photo/Jon VidarWhen I was a child growing up in the San Gabriel Valley —Covina, to be more exact—the ... health gardening children los angeles smoke wildfire respiratory asthma smog alert Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:12:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Smoky-skies-prompt-smog-alert-recollections-plans-for-purification?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Flavor-cigarette-ban-curbs-freedom-helps-big-tobacco-keep-selling?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner A new law bans flavored cigarettes. I’m not usually one to go around bashing big government. I’m a bit too left-leaning for that. I have to protest some recent government intervention, though: Once again, the U.S. government is attemptin... health news u.s. drug cigarette law philip morris clove smoke Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:09:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Flavor-cigarette-ban-curbs-freedom-helps-big-tobacco-keep-selling?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Prenatal-vitamins-for-hair-and-nails-Helpful-or-harmful?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner flickr photo/arteunporroQuestion:  “I’ve heard that prenatal vitamins are a great way to get stronger hair and nails. Is this true? Also, is it safe to take them if I’m not having a baby, and don’t plan to become preg... beauty health nutrition hair haircare hairdo nails vitamins prenatal supplements Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:53:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Prenatal-vitamins-for-hair-and-nails-Helpful-or-harmful?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d10-LA-Massages-From-extraordinary-to-extraordinarily-affordable?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Flickr photo/Thomas WanhoffI've been feeling it—the need for a massage.Juggling motherhood and work, walking around (carefully) with no health insurance, moving to a new house and facing recession woes: You name the stressor and I've got it.Wit... beauty health skincare bath and body exercise fitness los angeles massage facial spa relaxation stress Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:22:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d10-LA-Massages-From-extraordinary-to-extraordinarily-affordable?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Americans-imbalanced-eating-fueled-by-tabloid-irresponsibility?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner   The U.S. seems to have a split personality when it comes to weight. On the one hand, we are in the midst of a much-vaunted obesity epidemic. Sixty-six percent of American adults are obese or overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Co... beauty health food nutrition self esteem body dysmorphic disorder obesity fitness anorexia bulimia weight jessica simpson Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:22:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Americans-imbalanced-eating-fueled-by-tabloid-irresponsibility?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d30-LA-County-event-to-promote-Asian-Pacific-Islander-breast-health?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Congressional candidate Judy Chu/ AP photoThis Saturday, Aug. 1, a conference called “Guard Your Health” will seek to educate Asian and Pacific Islander women about breast cancer, and aid in the prevention of premature deaths from the mal... health medicine event breast cancer asian american los angeles Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:59:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d30-LA-County-event-to-promote-Asian-Pacific-Islander-breast-health?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Carmindy-offers-easy-makeup-tips-and-a-splash-of-positivity?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner I'm working on a blog about the commonly discussed connection between prenatal vitamins and healthy hair and nails. It's going to take me a bit longer before I'm done, though. Like many of my articles, it's turning into a bit of a monster. It's ... beauty cosmetics skincare makeup style vogue self esteem carmindy bowyer what not to wear makeup artist Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:51:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Carmindy-offers-easy-makeup-tips-and-a-splash-of-positivity?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Alzheimers-Caffeine-breakthrough-may-be-grounds-for-celebration?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner flickr photo/Ahmed RabeaCaffeine. If there is anything we humans love, it’s a jolt of energy from this seductive stimulant.   Across the board and across the world, you will find folks consuming caffeine in the form of plant-derived ... health food nutrition medicine science news caffeine alzheimer's disease coffee research Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:35:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Alzheimers-Caffeine-breakthrough-may-be-grounds-for-celebration?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Dance-Your-Ass-Off-debut-coincides-with-fitness-report-F?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner The cast of "Dance Your Ass Off" When I heard there was a show premiering on the Oxygen network called "Dance Your Ass Off," my first thought was, "Can they say that on television?" My second thought was, "Who in ... health exercise self esteem Michael Jackson obesity fitness dance your ass off workout Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:38:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Dance-Your-Ass-Off-debut-coincides-with-fitness-report-F?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d1-The-Man-in-the-Mirror--Jacksons-skewed-selfimage?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Michael Jackson's transformation can be seen on these covers/ AP photos As anyone who has not been ensconced in a hyperbolic chamber for the last week knows, Michael Jackson is dead. The 50-year-old King of Pop succumbed to cardiac arrest on June 25... beauty health medicine news style self esteem black african american Michael Jackson body dysmorphic disorder surgery Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m7d1-The-Man-in-the-Mirror--Jacksons-skewed-selfimage?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Rockabilly-Baby-Hair-for-the-retro-psycho?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Accessories and retro hairstyles are hallmarks of rockabilly style. Rockabilly has been around since the early '50s and it's not going anywhere. Neither is its slightly insane cousin, psychobilly. Both music genres have spawned vibrant fashion ... beauty fashion style hair haircare hairdo hairstyle rockabilly psychobilly pin-up Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:40:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Rockabilly-Baby-Hair-for-the-retro-psycho?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Zicam-recall-Manufacturer-pulls-intranasal-cold-remedy?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner     Alleged Zicam victim David Richardson (AP/Chuck Burton) That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet—unless you’re one of the hundreds of people who say they lost their sense of smell after using intran... health medicine science news zicam pharmaceutical drug recall cold Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:12:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Zicam-recall-Manufacturer-pulls-intranasal-cold-remedy?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Pool-your-resources-Keeping-swimmers-hair-healthy?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner Flickr photo/Santian When it’s summertime and the living is easy—at least for kids not enrolled in summer school—nearly everyone likes to cool off with a nice dip in the pool.I don’t have my own pool, so whenever I get a chan... beauty black african american hair haircare swim pool summer damage Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10873-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Pool-your-resources-Keeping-swimmers-hair-healthy?cid=exrss-LA-Health-and-Beauty-Examiner