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Body modification (or body alteration) is the permanent or semi-permanent deliberate altering of the human body for non-medical reasons, such as: sexual enhancement; a rite of passage; aesthetic reasons; denoting affiliation, trust and loyalty; religious reasons; mystical affiliations; shock value; and self-expression. It can range from the socially acceptable decoration (e.g., pierced ears in many societies) to the religiously mandated (e.g., circumcision in a number of cultures), and everywhere in between. Body art is a modification of any part of the human body for artistic or aesthetic reasons.

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The New Year has arrived. To a woman in recovery from an eating disorder or substance addiction, this means one thing: you made it through the holidays, which is no small feat. At Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, we know how challenging the holidays can be due to the alcohol and food-intensive aspect of the season. We also know ... Read More »
Whether we like it or not, more and more patients are turning to fillers for the deep wrinkles in their face. The deep nasolabial folds (folds that make a frowny face) are a common target for fillers, and new results show there is a new filler ready to take over the market. A new injectable hyaluronic acid filler, known as Belotero Intense, ... Read More »
Will you be one of the lucky few who are able to maintain a high level of fitness and avoid gaining weight during the holidays? How are these individuals different from those of us who have repeatedly tried and failed to change our eating habits or add exercise to our routine? And how are they able to skip lightly through the special temptations ... Read More »

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