Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may diagnose your allergies using one or more of a number of methods. Here are six tools your doctor is likely to use to conclusively determine which substances are causing your allergic symptoms.

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Flowing hair, strapless gowns and waist accessories were the order of the day at the ”59th annual Emmy Awards” at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium on Sunday. ”Ugly Betty” nominee America Ferrera (that’s plus size?) led the charge in a royal blue Monique Lhuillier sheath with a sparkling black belt.

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You might think that you’re not “high maintenance” mainly because of the negative connotations that surround the phrase. But ask yourself these questions: # Last time you went to the airport, did they make you check your makeup bag? # Do you have to factor in at least two hours of prep time before a night out?

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In Sex in the City, Carrie Bradshaw paraded around the streets of Manhattan in her sexy Manolo Blahniks looking every bit the fashionista diva. But what you didn’t know was that she likely had ugly crow’s feet and serious back pain to go with those killer heels. While Carrie Bradshaw is just a sitcom character, she represents a growing number of trendy women who are unwittingly paying the high price of fashion with their health.

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Very few of us women seem to feel completely happy with our bodies. Despite all the helpful pep talks we get about how “every woman is beautiful in her own way,” we know, deep down, that it isn’t really true. Right? There really are “attractive” and “unattractive” body types, and we could all use some help.

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If you love short hair, but have been sucked in for the past several years by the long flowing extensions locks that have been all the rage, it is time to get with the trend and lop it off! Here are my top 5 favorite short haircuts this season: katie-holmes-bob

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Try to plan your wardrobe As much as I’d like to say I did this last February, I slacked-off the last two days and found myself scrambling to pull together an acceptable outfit.

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How do you heal a broken marriage? After 35 years as a counselor, I have concluded that a broken marriage (a marriage in serious trouble) has the best chance of healing and recovery, if both partners follow five essential steps.

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Angelina, Katie, Mariska, Gwen, Heidi, Gwyneth, Britney — never has it been so fashionable to have a bun in the oven! It seems like everyone is having babies these days, and stars are going all out to look glamorous. When you are an A-list celebrity, it is essential to maintain your fabulous fashionable image — even through those nine months!

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The application of eye makeup is part of the morning routine for many women and teens. Most use mascara, eyeliner and shadow without any health issues at all.

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