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Ecoholic: Mineral Makeupnew

Mineral-based cosmetics can definitely be more natural if they don't have all the added chemicals, dyes and preservatives found in conventional beauty tools. But don't assume they're free of dodgy ingredients.

NOW Magazine | Adria Vasil | 06-23-2008 | Advice

Tags: beauty, minerals, advice columns, cosmetics, makeup, mineral makeup

Sex Files: Vacations Can Bring Couples Closernew

If you are tired of having sex in the same old place at home, just being in a new environment can add a little spice to your sex life.

C-Ville Weekly | Annette Owens | 06-18-2008 | Advice

Tags: travel, Sex, vacation, advice columns

Ecoholic: Fishing for Sustainable Shrimp in Muddy Watersnew

"I hear the shrimp fishery is really a disaster? Are there any shrimps OK to eat?"

NOW Magazine | Adria Vasil | 05-27-2008 | Advice

Tags: food, environment, fishing, advice columns, ecoholic, Shrimp

Alt.Health: Six Sense is Not Nonsensenew

Exercising your gut feeling can help out in tough times.

NOW Magazine | Elizabeth Bromstein | 05-27-2008 | Advice

Tags: advice columns, Instinct

Sex Files: There's Help for Women Who Experience Pain During Sexnew

Sex is not much fun when it hurts. About 15 to 20 percent of women in the United States report having pain during intercourse, and yet this problem often makes women feel alone. Unlike a backache or tennis elbow, it's not something you can easily share with friends or colleagues.

C-Ville Weekly | Annette Owens | 05-21-2008 | Advice

Tags: women, Sex, pain, advice columns, National Vulvodynia Association

Karma Cleansernew

Embellishments on resume wreck artist's way.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Tray Butler | 05-16-2008 | Advice

Tags: advice columns

Ecoholic: What's Up with Those No-mow Lawns?new

Are they genetically modified?

NOW Magazine | Adria Vasil | 05-12-2008 | Advice

Tags: carbon footprint, genetically modified, grass, lawnmowers, lawns, advice columns

Alt.Health: Easing Seasonal Sneezesnew

Tame pollen overload with fish oil and probiotics.

NOW Magazine | Elizabeth Bromstein | 05-12-2008 | Advice

Tags: allergies, fish oil, probiotics, advice columns

Finding an Affordable Crystal Dildonew

"I only found a couple sites that seemed to carry such a thing and they were in the rather prohibitive range of $600-$1,700. I don't want glass, pretty as those can be; ideally, I'd like one in rose quartz, to maximize the loving vibrations. Maybe there's a Stevie Nicks-endorsed line out there I missed?"

Montreal Mirror | Sasha | 05-09-2008 | Advice

Tags: advice columns