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Who Shares The Shape Of Your Face?

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  Charlize Theron is an oval. Do you know the shape of your face?  Figuring it out can be confusing, but once you do, you can select hairstyles, eyeglasses and sunglasses to flatter your best features and hide any flaws. Here are charts showing the possibilities of face shapes: ---------------Male--------------- ---------------Female--------------- Gisele is a Rectangle. Now, let's determine the shape of your face. (It's easier to tell if you pull your hair back away from your face): 1. Oblong – Your face is a lot longer than wide.  The sides of your face are straight – the forehead, cheeks and jawlines are the same width, and you have a round chin. Examples of oblong faces include Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cher, Terri Hatcher, John Corbett and Elle Macpherson. 2. Rectangle – Your face is long ... i.e. oblong, with an angular or square chin like  [anchorman] Lester Holt , Stephanie Seymour, Ricky Martin, Eminem, Elisabetta Canalis and Gisele Bundchen. Came...

Help For Crippling Migraines

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Migraines are debilitating.  In addition to intense headaches, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting and a sensitivity to light, sounds or odors.  They can last from two hours, or  up to  three days.  And the pain can be on one side of the head, or both sides. Many people who think they suffer from sinus headaches are actually experiencing migraines.  According to Dr. Michael Chandler, who specializes in allergy and immunology, a way to tell the difference is, sleep will alleviate a migraine but not a sinus headache. Although migraines do run in families and there is a relation between hormones and migraines, there is much doctors don't know about what causes and how to prevent them.  It's hard to figure out causes because there are so many, and it varies from one person to the next.  Triggers can include red wine, chocolate, cheese, processed food, soy, yeast, MSG, stress and not getting enough sleep. Doctors think the cerebral cortex , an outer ...

5 Dollar Dinners Cooked in 5 Minutes From Top Chefs

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Why not start a new year by learning some new dishes you can prepare at home?  Cooking at home can be healthy, inexpensive and fun.  Quick and easy, here are two dishes that can go from a stovetop to your plate in 5 minutes flat. Simple like ordering a pizza.  Costs about $5 a serving.  Eat like this for 30 days and as a bonus, you could lose 5 pounds.     Michael Symon's Grilled Salmon With Carrot Peanut Salad Ingredients:  4- 6 ounce pieces of salmon salt and pepper 4 ounce extra virgin olive oil plus extra for salmon 3 medium organic carrots 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 bunch scallions 1 cup mint leaves 1/2 cup toasted peanuts 2 ounce red wine vinegar Directions: 1. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and olive oil. 2. Grill for 2 minutes.   Now may be a good time to invest in a cast iron skillet. 3. While the salmon is grilling, shave the carrots, toast the cumin seeds, thinly slice the scallions and tear the mint leaves. 4. Place the carrots, c...

Crystal Heels For Glamour

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I saw a cute line for these: "Pardon my back." I love shoes with glitter.  Because I rarely wear heels, I only have 2 pairs of pumps. But both pairs have  glimmer heels.  One pair is a little flashier than the other.  On occasions when I pull my glitter heels out of my closet, I get lots of compliments.  I think everyone likes sparkle.  Since many designers include them in their collections, they are available at every price point. Crystals are more expensive than rhinestones. You will find bejeweled ballet flats too.  Shimmer can take you from the office to a night out on the town without having to change your attire.  Rhinestone-and-crystal footwear pushes a casual smart look up a notch and jazzes up an otherwise understated outfit.  You look dressy without trying too hard.  Worn with a little black dress, chiffon gown, or black velvet paints, the look is classic with a little extra pizzazz.  Stepping out with glitter accented fee...

Eating And Pilates Sure Beat A Cleanse

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Brett Howard, center, is a master teacher Many celebrities go on a cleanse diet designed to remove toxins and reset their bodies. Frankly, I think it's a bunch of bunk. Everything I read says there's no benefit to it whatsoever. Your liver and kidneys do a stellar and complete job of purifying your system, without the aid of packaged powders or unproven nutrients. Why not save big bucks and instead eat a balanced diet of real food?  It's tastier!  Follow the new USDA guidelines and eat meals consisting of a serving of protein, a portion of whole grains, 2-3 servings of fruits and vegetables, plus a serving of dairy. A portion of food is about the size of a clenched fist. Eat 3 balanced meals everyday and not only will you be healthy and feel fabulous, you will probably lose some weight. I think people who go on a cleanse are just trying to lose weight quickly, but eating healthy meals is a better way to sustain your proper weight. Why deprive yourself with expensive gimmick...