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EN VOGUIE EN VOGIUE' EN VOGUE EN VOGUE EN VOGUE, Thinness ýdoesn 't guarantee health or' happiness commonly acceptod as tbe<ýnori,' the roslting physical and psycbological effects cannot ho ignored. Woinen who are dieting comxmonly struggle with low seif-esteoin and increased irritability, depression, binges, weight over the long-torm. the cycle of anoreia, bulinia or yo-yo dieting from beginning at ail, says Rice.. "Without that knowledge, the eating disorder can go undetected .for years, or until th e individual bas compronused hier physical and psychological weil-boing. The litemature also shows the eamlier the cycle of anomeia and/or bulimia can b. arrested, the shorter and less difficuit the treatinent.period," she said. Anoreia nervoea commonly begins -dýuring 'adolescence. However, it is not exclusively so and there are many individuals who have been struggling for, years with 'the- disorder and' finally- present for treatinent when, they are in thefr twenties, thirties and forties. Anoeia is cbaracterized by an intense fear of weightegin, and the ielentless pursuit ofthinnesa ,tbrough restrictive dieting, often accoompanied by obsessive exercise. Individuals with bulimia nervosa are caught in a cycle Of dieting and bing. eating, foilowed bçy soin. form of purgingi or getting rid of the unwanted food and calories. Many individualsi wiil indue. voîniting, but the abuse of laxatives, fasting and excessive exercise are also purging methods. As with anomexia nervosa, buliinia is chamacteized by low seIf.esteein, feelings, of ineffectiveness, the fear of weight gain and desime to be thin. Poor body image and a constant preoccupation with weight are oxpeienced by the majority of woznen in our society. 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Whltby 666-3805 Corne on in and pamper yourself from head to toei We are a f ull service salon located in the downtown core of WhitIby where education, service and advanced salon training are a #1 priority at Valentino's.,We offer f ree consultation at anytirne and carry advanced hair products to cater to al your hair hair needs, Corne and fi d out why we are the rnost taiked about salon ln Durharn1 RAGS HAIR DESIGN 116 Athol St. Whltby 666-0404 Making you look be autiful and creating a friendly atmosphere is what owner Christine, trainied in Europe as a stylist and colour technician, prides herself in. the iatest hairstyles, perms, ýcolours, up do's, long hair and braids. Haircare products by "Joico, Sebastian, and Dikson." Open Tues- Thurs. 9 arn - 8 prn, Wed.& Fnl. 9 arn - 6 pm, and Sat. 8:30 am -3 prn. STRANDS: Pearson Lanes, 666-0550 Whltby Malil, Whltby, 433-0394 Service is number one priority at Strands where customers aiways corne f irst. Quality, hair styling, colors, perms, hennas, long-hair up--cio's and braids are ail done -using Paul Mitchell. and Joico, products. which are also available for sale. Make-up is available for weddings and fashion shows. Open 10 arn - 8 pm, Mon. to Fri, open Sat. at 9:30 arn. NAILS BY DARLENE 116 Athol St., Whltby 666-0404 Darlene formerly of Nail Works welcomes old and new clients to her new location. Darlene offers her expertise in acrylic nails as well as natural nail manicures and f rench manicure polish. For anyone that always wanted to try acrylic nails now' is your chance wth our 20% off super special. for our f irst tirne customers. Cail Darlene at Rags Hair Design, 666-0404 or stop by at 116 , Athol St., W hft by. DURHAM MASSAGE & HYDROTHERAPY, CLINIO 213 Byron St. S. Whltby 666-0406 Massage therapy 19 'not. a luxury. Everyone cani. benefit frorn it. Not only is massage therapy an effective aid in stress reduction,- it can also relieve rnuscle, pain d ue to inj ury, pregnancy, exercise, poor. posture and much rnore. Massage helps to maintain good- muscle condition to prevent muscle strain or injury. Massage - a drug -f ree therapy -your heatthy habit. By appointrnent: ýMon. - Wed. 1 - 9 prn Tues. & Thurs. 10 - 6 pm. Blo- Logic Products Aromna Essential Olîs Whltby, Ontario, LiN 6S1 (430-1207) Stressed out? Try Aromatherapy. Aroma 'Essential Oils are natural iquids which are -distilled from aromatic plants. These oils have the ability to relieve stress and tension, promote healing and rejuvenate the skin. They can easily be incorporated into your health and beauty routine as after-shower oiis,, bath oils, massa9e mediums'or even in a sîmm ering pot. For information or to book your home party, please cati 430-1207. FROM PAGE 15 mumom fz