Emergency Relief From Redness


Updated 01/25/08 7:34 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Therapy Systems Redness Treatment

While there are plenty of great skin care options available for gals with sensitive skin, what about the occasional and pesky flare-up of redness that all skin types can relate to, such as the kind that occurs from an unexpected pimple, or a nose rubbed raw from a winter cold? In the past I've resorted to applying everything from Neosporin to thick, goopy hand cream on my poor nose, or even Read more

Coming Soon: Therapy Systems April Fool's Makeup


Updated 01/23/08 7:36 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Coming Soon:  Therapy Systems April Fool's Makeup

As you are well aware by now, spring 2008 collections are out in full force creating all kinds of beauty buzz. This new line from Therapy Systems happens to be launching way far away in April, but I've been lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the goods. While some might call it small, I call it succinct. The six piece collection contains two lipsticks, two gel blushes, a powder blush and an eye Read more

Product Review: Therapy Systems Tinted Moisturizing Lip Balm


Updated 12/07/07 5:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Product Review: Therapy Systems Tinted Moisturizing Lip Balm

Wearing heavy eye makeup while participating in winter events can turn into a disaster. When your eyes water from the wind, everything begins to run. But wearing a lip balm is another story—it's totally easy. A hint of a tint gives your lips a healthy glow while shielding them from harsh weather. That's why I was excited to try these new Therapy Systems All Over Color Tinted Moisturizing Lip Read more

6 Unique Ways to Fend Off Illnesses and Avoid Medical Bills


Updated 01/24/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Ways to Boost Immune System

There are very few things that are worse than getting sick. Not only will you have pricey medical bills to pay, but you may also have to skip out on work. Fortunately, you can employ plenty of preventative methods to avoid falling ill. We've heard the usual "eat right and exercise" advice, so here are a couple of tactics that you may not have heard of: Immune boosters in a pill: Although you've Read more

6 Smells That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways


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Scents That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Certain scents can help memory, mood, energy, and libido By: Sarah Mahoney, Prevention Did you know that the human sense of smell can identify thousands of aromas and is 10,000 times more precise than our sense of taste? We have millions of smell receptors in our noses. When they detect a scent, they shoot the Read more

All of Your Most Common Acne Questions — Answered!


Updated 10/08/11 6:15 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Acne Questions and Advice

While 80 percent of teenagers will experience acne at some point or another, it's not uncommon for the condition to afflict women well into adulthood. "The good news is that we have really great treatments, and nobody has to suffer with it," says Dr. Linda Stein Gold, director of dermatology clinical research at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. That's why I asked Dr. Stein Gold some of the Read more

Group Therapy: Supporting an Old Friend After Rehab and Betrayal


Updated 03/30/11 7:35 PM · Posted by Tres Community · 11 comments

Setting Boundaries When Supporting a Recovering Addict

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! A friend of mine recently completed a rehab program and contacted me to make amends. As you might imagine, our friendship went from close, to strained, to non-existent for reasons both directly and indirectly related to her addiction. There was a straw/camel’s back situation a few years ago, Read more

DrSugar Answers: What's Causing My Night Sweats?


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Causes of Night Sweats

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's discussing possible causes for night sweats. Dear DrSugar, I have been having night sweats and waking up soaking wet about two nights a week. I am only 32, so it better not be menopause! This all started about two months, and interestingly enough I started training for a marathon four months ago. I have been steadily increasing my weekly mileage and have Read more

Natural Fixes For Allergy Season


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How to Combat Your Allergy Season Symptoms

Allergy season is in full force. For many sufferers, this time of the year is marked by runny noses, watery, itchy eyes, sneezing, sinus pain, and headaches. An estimated 40 million to 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies — so what can we do about them? According to Dr. Oz, an allergic response to pollens is actually the sign of an active immune system, but before we go and Read more