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) Faithful fan still wishin' she was Springfield's girl
Unfortunately, most of the songs faded out as advertisements for acne cream faded in, ruining my efforts.Thankfully, there were record albums. I don't know which was better � the music they contained or the covers that did double duty as colorful, creative posters. I remember a few covers in particular that featured Springfield's life-size face � perfect for practicing kissing for those interested in such an activity.
Funny thing about those first loves � you never quite get over them. Sure, there have been other musicians, other concerts, other CD purchases, but nothing quite compares to the stomach butterflies Rick Springfield can produce. Even after all these years, my heart skips a beat when I hear one of his songs on the radio.
After a serious ATV accident in the late 1980s, Springfield took a break from the music scene for almost a decade, returning in 1999 with a new CD and plans to tour. More>>
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) Just desserts for the stressed
Stress worsens many skin conditions – such as psoriasis, eczema, hives and acne – and can trigger asthma attacks. Stress is becoming the number one silent killer in America. And it is most often the one disease we can control on our own. So how do you start to control it? Some of us are so far into a regular stress response and feeling all the mental and physical symptoms of it already – its hard to even realize how bad your stress level has gotten – you've simply grown used to it. Starting on the path to controlling your stress is simpler than you think. Studies have found that allowing just 15 minutes for your body to be in a calm, relaxed state will have positive health benefits. When the body begins to relax, it produces a chemical called choline. This naturally produced chemical acts like a glistening waterfall that washes away the harmful effects of adrenaline and cortisol and leaves the body free to begin healing and restoring its own health and wellness; physically, mentally, and even spiritually. More>> - (
) Fast Forward Fashion: Aretha Franklin, Martha Stewart, Valentino
Here's one way to put some bounce back into the economy-Swedish fashion company ACNE has a new viral video ad campaign featuring a bevy of pretty young boys bouncing on a trampoline in nothing more than the label's adorable mismatched socks and underwear. Consider yourselves stimulated.Fashion, some may say, is often a puzzle, but rarely is it a $750, limited-edition, Stephen Meisel jigsaw puzzle! The prolific photographer (made gaymous for taking all the photos in Madonna's Sex Book) who has scant work available for public consumption, has signed 1000 copies of this collector's item. Get it at Barney's now before some other queen does.
Set your DVRs! What happens when one of fashion's biggest names meets one of daytime TV's most powerful dames? Valentino will be on The Martha Stewart Show on Friday, March 20th to promote his documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor, which hits select theaters on March 18th. More>>
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) In search of a spot-on treatment for acne
My 14-year-old daughter went to our GP and was prescribed a drug called minocycline for the treatment of her acne. Having read the information sheet I'm worried about the potency of this drug and its side effects.Minocycline is one of a number of drugs used for the treatment of acne. A member of the tetracycline group of antibiotics the drug is also used to treat other conditions including pneumonia, chronic gum disease, some sexually transmitted diseases and infection in those with chronic bronchitis. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
The drug may also interfere with the functioning of the inner ear, resulting in dizziness and unsteadiness.
Less common side effects include skin rashes and increased skin sensitivity to sunlight. More>>