According to a study published in the Jan. 2008 issue of The Annals of Family Medicine, researchers have found that walking a few more steps everyday can help you lose weight.

In 10 weeks, participants were recorded to have lost an average of 1 pound just by walking from 1,000 to 10,000  steps daily. And that’s without even dieting to lose the weight! Results were acquired from participants taking part in the study from one month to one year.

Don’t have the motivation to walk? Buy yourself a pedometer; it may help get you moving.

In honour of Canada’s 142nd birthday, Toronto Cosmetic Clinic will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Enjoy the day off!

People tell me that chocolate doesn’t cause acne, but whenever I eat chocolate, I always break out. Why?

You’re right, chocolate doesn’t cause acne. Many people believe it does, but it’s just a myth that scientific research has proven time and time again.

However, if you notice that you break out whenever you eat chocolate, it may be because that’s your individual reaction to it. Your body may be reacting to something in the chocolate, resulting in those breakouts. Cut out chocolate and see if your breakouts subside; if they do, you’ll just have to find something else to satisfy your sweet tooth!

No more pimples, but tons of scars.

Sound familiar? Even if you didn’t even pick and pop them, those pimples you used to have are now a bunch of scars marring your complexion. Don’t mask them with loads of makeup, potentially causing new pimples to form and that vicious cycle to repeat itself. Talk to us at 416-221-5554 about laser acne scarring treatment with the gold standard of lasers, The StarLux 500.

Essentially a form of nonablative laser resurfacing, removing acne scars is a gentle nonsurgical method of reclaiming your complexion. Each session lasts up to an hour depending on the severity of your problem. In the days and weeks following a single treatment, most patients experience a gradual reduction in the appearance of their acne scars (though a series of sessions may be required to achieved the best results).

A perfect hairstyle for the sticky days of summer.

Hair succumbing to heat, leaving it flat or frizzy? Stay chic. Sweep all of your strands up away from your neck and face and tie it up into a sexy top knot - the hottest hairstyle for the season. The top knot is a take on the classic bun, but instead of putting it at the back of your head, position it on the top of your head or off to the side (above an ear). Slick it all into a stylized bundle or leave it messy for that I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-and-I-still-look-this-good look.

Got a big butt that just doesn’t look good in anything you buy? Liposuction can help minimize the size of that booty, but you can also try wearing clothes that are appropriate for your body type.

Put away those shapeless dresses and baggy pants - here are some must-haves for your closet:

Dresses: Think A-Line. Dresses that are smaller in width at the top then flare out in the skirt are perfect for big booty girls.

Tops: Keep the eye attracted to the upper part of your body (well away from your butt!) by choosing tops that have intricate detailing and designs. Make sure tops don’t bunch around any part of your derrier, since it’ll only add to the protrusion.

Bottoms: Pants with a high waist will only make your butt look bigger, so opt for lower waists and legs that slightly flare at the bottom. Avoid pants with fancy back pockets, or any detailing that draws the eye to your butt. Stick to solid colours for that slimming effect.