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Nadine Jolie Courtney

http://www.nadinejoliecourtney.com
Nadine Jolie Courtney is an LA-based journalist covering travel, beauty/spa/health, lifestyle, family, and royalty. Her work has appeared in Oprah Mag online, Town & Country, Robb Report, Cosmo, Vogue online, Vanity Fair online, Harper's Bazaar online, and Angeleno, among many other publications.

A former beauty editor at Lucky, Ladies' Home Journal, and FHM, Courtney also spent years teaching blogging and social media classes through Mediabistro and FIDM. She is the author of ALL-AMERICAN MUSLIM GIRL, ROMANCING THE THRONE, BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL, and CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY ADDICT.
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Do You Get Hives in the Cold? 7 Things to Know About Cold Urticaria

Some people get hives in cold water or weather, known as cold urticaria. Here are pictures of cold urticaria, as well as how to treat and prevent them.
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How to Patch Test Skin Products to See If You’re Allergic

It can be hard to predict how your skin will react to a new skin...
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6 Reasons Nutrition Experts Love Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit—aka pitaya—is packed with healthy nutrients. Learn exactly what this exotic fruit is, how...
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14 Things Experts Need You to Know about Valerian Root

Valerian root is touted as an herbal sleep aid, and the herb may provide other...

How to Tell the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain

Sprains and strains both involve damage to soft body tissue. Here's how to recognize the...
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What is Oxidative Stress and Should You Worry About It?

We've all heard about antioxidants and free radicals—but the real concern is oxidative stress. Learn...
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10 Things Experts Need You to Know About Maca Powder

Maca root powder is touted for its ability to boost libido, lift your mood, and...
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Applying Your Skin Care Products: The Right—and Wrong—Way

The order you apply your skin care products matters. Experts reveal when and how to...
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How Bad Is It to Wash Your Face in the Shower? Skin Care Experts Explain

Washing your face in the shower is convenient, but is it bad for your skin?...

Can Snail Mucin Really Help Your Skin? What Skin Care Experts Say

Snail mucin is a buzzy skin care ingredient touted for its ability to moisturize skin....

Do Hyaluronic Acid Supplements Really Work? Here’s What Dermatologists Say

Hyaluronic acid face serums are touted for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Can hyaluronic acid...

Bakuchiol for Your Skin—the Retinol Alternative to Try

If you are looking for a gentler option to get rid of wrinkles, bakuchiol could...

10 Things Skin Experts Want You to Know About Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a popular moisturizing ingredient in skin care products—but is it worth the...
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The 6 Dos—and 4 Don’ts—of Using a Pumice Stone

To get the smooth, soft feet of your dreams, follow this expert advice—including how not to...

5 Best Foods to Eat After Having Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Not sure what to eat after wisdom teeth removal? You'll need to choose soft or...
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Everything You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth removal is done to prevent crooked or crowded teeth, jaw pain, and more....
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Why You May Have Tooth Sensitivity After a Filling

Have pain and sensitivity after a dental filling? Here's why—and when to reach back out...
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9 Best Pilates Chairs for Home Workouts

Reap the benefits of Pilates at home with these expert-approved Pilates chairs. You'll save space...
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8 Best Pilates Reformers for Your Home

Enjoy the benefits of Pilates without going into a studio with these expert-recommended Pilates reformer...
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How I Healed—and Found Peace—After Decades of Anger and Abuse

Rehab and therapy helped Kortney Olson triumph over addiction and trauma. Here's how she works...

12 Products That May Help You Control Your Anger

These anger management products—from meditation apps to stress balls—may help you keep calm and carry...

How I Moved Beyond My Anger and Grief at My Son’s Death

After she lost her 6-year-old son Jesse in the Sandy Hook shooting, Scarlett Lewis created...

What Science Knows About Anger—and What to do About It

Wondering how to deal with your anger issues? We spoke with anger management experts to...

I Was Angry—Now I’m Not: Here’s What Changed

After a tumultuous marriage, one woman turned to therapy to get her through dark times....

Do Positive Affirmations Really Work? Here’s What Mental Health Experts Think

Mental health experts share the power of positive thinking, the usefulness of positive affirmations, and...