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From deodorant to body wash -- whether you're wearing lipstick or foundation or not -- you're exposing yourself to the nebulously-regulated world of cosmetics, according to Julie Gabriel, author of "The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances." In an interview with AOL Health, she talks the best ways to become ingredient savvy, deodorant types to avoid and her 10 commandments for green beauties to follow.

Are you an organic beauty -- buying and consuming organic-only beauty products and foods? Why or why not?

We at That's Fit and AOL Health know you've got a lot going on in your lives besides staying in great shape, and we realize that more than just diet and exercise goes into feeling your best every day. That's why we're sharing some of the exciting reporting going on at AOL Health.

Sweating while working out is one thing, but sweating (and smelling) on the go, is another. At AOL Health we've got you and your glands covered, with these best and worst reader-tested and reviewed deodorants. Plus, did you know your antiperspirant could slow hair growth?

Ditch the get-fit-quick diet scams, and go for natural weight loss -- sounds nice and easy right? Well, you know from experience that it's not always a piece of cake (because of temptations like, well, cake). But there are some natural aides you can find in your home that may help you shed those extra pounds.

Loss of sensation, flat feet, athlete's foot and aches and pains in your feet might be telling you something more about your overall health. Check out "What Your Feet Are Telling You" to learn more.

We at "That's Fit" and "AOL Health" know that you've got a lot going on in your lives besides staying in great shape, and we know that a lot more than diet and exercise goes into feeling your best every day. That's why we thought we'd share some of the exciting reporting going on at "AOL Health."

For your love life, soap opera star and author Catherine Hickland shares insight on how to deal with getting dumped and finding love again in her "30-Day Heartbreak Cure."

For your your best beauty routine, "AOL Health" turned to Julie Gabriel, author of "The Green Beauty Guide" for her savvy shopping tips. (Bonus: Discover a danger lurking in your deodorant.)

And if you're feeling more forgetful, scattered and mentally taxed than ever, check out this photo gallery of surprising memory-stealing culprits. (Tip: Your diet and cell phone could be to blame.)

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Q. When I go walking with my friends, I notice that I often sweat and it shows through the back of my shirt and armpits. I know sweating is good, but not when I'm the only one who looks like that while walking with other ladies. It is really embarrassing. What can I do? Lorraine

A. My dear Lorraine, I understand where your stress is coming from. Sweat is rarely considered womanly, pretty or delightful. The thought process on sweat makes regular folks think it's gross. Allow me to share my thoughts and experiences on the subject.

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Most people start shifting to darker colors as the weather gets cooler, and you know what that means -- more chance for deodorant to show up all over your clothes! And, I don't know about you, but I never notice that I've given myself a whiteout until I've already reached my destination and it's too late to do anything about it --- other than hold my purse at an odd angle to try to cover the damage.

Fitness magazine has some suggestions for avoiding the dreaded deodorant-streaked shirt that I found helpful, and maybe you will too. First of all, find a deodorant that claims to not leave white streaks (duh!). Editors had three favorites -- Secret Platinum Invisible Solid, Degree Ultra Clear, and Dove Ultimate Clear.

Second, make sure you're applying it correctly. (What? There's a wrong way to put on deodorant?) Avoiding over-application is your best bet, so carefully apply just one swipe back and forth and give your skin enough time -- about 30 seconds -- to absorb it before putting on clothes. And, if that doesn't work, clean the streak off with a baby wipe or pre-moistened facial cleaning wipe.

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I've heard a lot of bad things about anti-perspirant -- that is causes Alzheimer's and breast cancer are two more prevalent rumors ... in fact, we've even reported on the breast cancer issue before. But how true is it? The Beauty Brains have asked the same question, and their verdict is that it's false -- so there's no need to go au naturel at the gym or spend lots of money on aluminum-free versions.

Why? Well, for one, aluminum doesn't penetrate the skin. Secondly, there's no biological mechanism by which aluminum can cause breast cancer. Of course, the brains explain it better so check out their original post for more information.

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Aluminum-containing personal anti-perspirants have not been on my shopping list for a long time now. To me, it just seems odd to be blocking the pores responsible for sweating toxins from your body just due to the social stigma if "BO" that some find so terribly offensive.

Well, in the latest news, that aluminum in deodorants (actually, anti-perspirants) is now being linked to breast cancer, according to British scientists.

How is that possible? Aluminum apparently made its way inside the body when used as a component of anti-perspirants and ended up in the outer part of some women's breasts. How did it get there? Deodorants.

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Just thought I'd share one of the cutest things that happen in my house. My husband has confiscated and is now in posession of my deodorant. Of course, he may get even with me for telling you this, but he uses my Lady Speed Stick and it works well. In fact, the reason he uses it is due to the men's deodorant creating a weird chemical reaction with his body. The 'guy stuff' would leave odd stains on his shirts and create funky odors.

What makes it all so great is that he's this big perfectly muscular and athletic guy who is a police officer. He's totally all the manly guy things in the world, but his armpits smell like strawberries and I think it's adorable. More importantly, the deodorant works and that's how this is all relevant to you. I buy the Lady Speed Stick clear drying deodorant in strawberry and it's awesome.

I spend all day in the gym and after he runs seven miles and lifts weights (then showers), Rob spends all day in a bullet proof vest. From what I've been told we don't smell half bad. The clear drying stuff is terrific because I wear a ton of tank tops and the last thing I'd want is yucky white stains on my shirts. Lady Speed Stick seem to cost less than the other deodorants on the shelf and it also comes in Cool Coconut, Berry Blossum and Pink Crush. The scents are fun, so give em a try. You can smell fruity instead of smelly too.

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You can call me the extroverted type. Sharing is caring -- like it or leave it -- with inner secrets slim to none. Personally, I usually find a tremendous amount of comfort and relief in getting secrets off my mind. Be free, I cry, be free! When I've confided my silliest and darkest stories eating me up inside to friends or complete strangers, I often found I wasn't alone with many of them. Will I be sharing some of them here? Not today, but let's talk about secrets. Is keeping secrets a healthy thing to do or not?

Last year I was completely turned on and freaked out by Frank Warren's PostSecret project, where hundreds of people could confess anything from munching on boogers (sorry) to having experienced childhood abuse by sending a postcard to an address in Maryland. From those postcards a book was born called PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives. Checking out the PostSecret site will give you an idea of some of the stories shared, and apparently how revealing has lead to healing.

On the flipside, I just came across this Newsweek piece which discusses why keeping secrets can be a healthy thing. The article first speaks on the new Secret deodorant campaign urging women to spill the beans and applauding them for doing such. Moving onto how and why keeping secrets can be considered an ill and toxic thing for the mind and body, researchers went on to explore to the effects and health of people carrying secrets. In their study scheduled to be published in the Journal of Personality in October, they found that people hiding something had fewer psychosomatic symptoms than those with clear consciences. They also note that well-chosen secrets can preserve a more idealized and healthier self-image.

Take a look at both sites and let us know what your take on confessing, confiding, sharing and shouting your secrets is. Does it make you feel good or sick and sad inside?

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