Daily Archives: May 17, 2012

Smoothies: What You Need to Know (& My Experience at Planet Smoothie Pittsburgh)

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Smoothie by MOLECULE-R
Smoothie, a photo by MOLECULE-R on Flickr. A recent conversation with a friend of mine: “Why don’t you ever blog about anything local?” A shrug. “I’m not sure. I’ve lived here all my life, so I usually go to the same places.” “You need to switch it up! And put it on your blog! People would love a more personal touch.” My Experience at Planet Smoothie So, lo and behold, two weeks and some new experiences later, I have discovered something new in Pittsburgh worth blogging about: Planet... read more

Tanda Zap Review

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  Tanda Zap is the latest in handheld, at-home devices designed to target acne.  Priced at $49, it is remarkably cheaper than most in-house dermatology services.  Tanda claims the secret of Tanda Zap is the mix of vibration, heat, and light energy, but in reality, the major therapeutic benefit of the Tanda Zap is the blue (414 nm) light, which has been shown to reduce the number of acne lesions when used consistently over time (Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, 2006). The reason for this efficacy is that LED light has been shown to... read more

Do Powdered Hair Colors Work?: Bumble & Bumble Dry Hair Powder Review

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    Bumble & Bumble Dry Hair Powder sounds like a working girl’s dream come true:  One spray, and you get the benefits of a dry shampoo and a hair color! Except you don’t.  I recently tried Bumble & Bumble Dry Hair Powder in an effort to cover my highlights, which have grown out about four or five inches: Unfortunately, I didn’t check the ingredients before I used Bumble & Bumble Dry Hair Powder, and so I was completely shocked when the color not only didn’t last, but went everywhere - all... read more

Daily Question: Does Eating at Night Really Make a Difference?

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Binge Eating Disorder Help by nvwebmedia
Binge Eating Disorder Help, a photo by nvwebmedia on Flickr. Dear FutureDerm, I’ve recently heard that eating after a certain time, like 6:30 PM, can hurt your metabolism and make you gain weight. I’ve also heard it doesn’t make a difference. Which is true? -Late Night Eater Dear Late Night Eater, The answer is technically no – most nutritionists uphold that a calorie is a calorie, regardless of whether or not it is consumed at 11 PM or 11 AM. While it is true that metabolism slows throughout the day, falling to about... read more