http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ally+McNeal Wellness, Fitness and Diet Ally McNeal Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=94199&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Stretch marks are a type of skin scar, often caused by rapid pulling of the skin, such as occurs in pregnancy, or with sudden weight gain. Stretch marks can also appear after fast weight loss. They arise due to breakdown of the dermis, the middle layer of skin which is responsible for maintaining th... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Ally McNeal Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86509&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Under-eye circles may be one of the first things you see when you look in the mirror. These black or dark circles under the eyes can be caused by many different factors, including heredity, sun exposure, allergies, lack of sleep, medications, poor nutrition, age, and hormonal changes associated with... Womens Interest Ally McNeal Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=83591&ca=Womens+Interest Pregnancy brings with it many changes, emotionally, physically, and mentally. From a mental and emotional standpoint, you’re preparing to adopt a new role of parent, with all its accompanying responsibilities. Physically, of course, you’re dealing with changes in the shape, function, and movement of... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Ally McNeal Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=84549&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Your skin is an amazing organ, because it keeps your insides in, while keeping environmental toxins, pollution, and stressors out. At least when your skin is working like it should. Sometimes, though, your skin can become overly sensitive, and even your normal skin care routine can lead to increased... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Ally McNeal Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=77303&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Growing up, I always looked forward to watching the Peanuts special: The Great Pumpkin. Little did I know that once I grew up, I’d learn just how great pumpkins really are- especially for skin care. I’ve seen a big interest in pumpkin seed oil as a skin care product, and wanted to find out more abou...