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Ever thought of your nose as a character reference? Outside of fabled children's literature, I never gave much thought to what my nose might say about me. And I didn't think other people did either. Actually, they do. New computer software called the PhotoFace scans your nose and uses the information to classify your nose "identity" into one of six categories. Turns out, the features of a nose Read more
Mixed signals are often the fodder for romantic comedies, but could sneezing be a mixed signal in itself? According to a rare but documented phenomenon, sneezing fits can overlap with sexual arousal. According to the BBC, a couple of doctors in the UK were inspired to research this issue after reading about a middle aged man who experienced uncontrollable bouts of sneezing fits when he thought Read more
Clearly, this is a spoof. From the bloody boob job illustrations to the underage "patient" featured throughout— this little beauty kit is on a mission to correct our flawed thinking, not our flawed bodies. How did this Frankenstein approach to beauty ever become a reality for most women? Rhetorical question. Read more
Keep your eye on the little drummer boy on the right. He plays a round of pa, rum, pum, pum, pum on his drum, and then...Bam! Ouch! Something tells me there won't be an encore this evening. Read more
Allergies are a drag - no argument there. I don't like taking decongestants because they make me fuzzy headed. They also dry out my mouth and make my throat feel pasty dry. Plus decongestants don't just dry out your sinuses, they can affect your lady business too. I do love using my Rhino Horn neti pot to flush dust and pollen out of my nose - it gets to the root of my symptoms. If I'm too Read more
For a lot of people, seasonal allergies are all about congestion, sneezing, and blowing your nose every 2 minutes. You are breathing in a ton of pollen and if you're allergic, your body creates all that mucus to try and flush it out. To get rid of the pollen and dust in your nostrils, relieve some of the pressure in your face, and release some of that fluid from you nose and sinuses, you've got Read more
Does you nose seem to run as fast as your legs when you exercise? Well, you're not alone. Exercise-induced rhinitis is really common among athletes, according to researchers at the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic of Colorado. Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. Symptoms include, excessive mucus production, congestion, sneezing, and itchy watery eyes - fun stuff, Read more
Nope the neti pot is not a new drug, but it does feel amazing. Trust me. It's great for allergies. I think of it like brushing my teeth. It's something to do everyday to clean out your nasal passages. Basically you fill the neti pot with warm salt water. Place the spout in one nostril, lean over the sink, tilt your head, and let the liquid flow out the other nostril. Gently blow your nose Read more
The warmer the weather gets, the more you might be tempted to reach for your compact to ward off shine, but the last thing you want is to create a cake-y mess as a result. Whether you choose pressed or loose powder, CoverGirl celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey has discovered a foolproof method for maintaining a matte look, even during heatwave temperatures. All you have to do is apply it once Read more
Every child has a food that's an absolute no. It varies by kid; my niece loves everything from asparagus to calamari to brussels sprouts, but she'll turn her nose up at mushrooms every time, no matter how they're prepared. When I was growing up, I was a pretty adventurous eater, but I despised frozen peas — so much that I made up an elaborate story about them being my doll's favorite thing on Read more
