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- Are Baby Walkers Safe? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it’s the baby walker and your child could be its next victim. This was revealed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which are both calling for a ban on the ...
Views: 820 - Never Let Up On Nurturing Your Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellBeing beautiful or simply improving your appearance is always meant to be a fulltime commitment. Sure, a trip to your favorite salon or spa can make you feel good about yourself for a day or two, but what happens after that? Not only will you feel betrayed, your pockets will feel empty as well. ...
Views: 818 - Who Needs Mammography? - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Sharon BellStill another drawback of mammography is its price. The procedure is quite expensive which makes routine screening impractical for most women. Who then should undergo mammography? If you belong to the high-risk group, that is, you are over 50 and have a personal or family history of cancer; it ...
Views: 818 - Your Memory Can Run Out And You Won't Even Remember Why - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellYou walked into a party and a whole new world is opening up to you. New names, new faces, new opportunities are thrown at you during the entire occasion. But somehow, you know that tomorrow you will remember only one or two of these new encounters; all the rest will be flushed down to oblivion ...
Views: 815 - Magically Strip Your Cellulite And Be A Frequent Flyer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Sharon BellHave you heard about how air travel can be brutal for fat people? Well, this sad experience is not at all about dizziness and other in-flight syndromes; instead, it is about how most passengers and airline staff think about people who are large. Since airline travel is all about comfort while ...
Views: 813 - Is Goiter Surgery Necessary? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellGoiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland characterized by swelling on the front and sides of the neck. Two types are simple and exophthalmic goiter. Simple goiter has largely been eliminated thanks to the use of iodized salt. It is common in women, especially in areas away from the sea or ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Memory Boost Does Not Happen By Accident - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Sharon BellAlmost everybody finds it utterly frustrating when faced with memory lapses. Being unable to remember faces, people, tasks, meetings, numbers, names and even words could really dampen conversations, relationships, and even self-confidence. If you feel that your brain is a bit rusty, do not ...
Views: 809(2 votes) - Homosexuals At Risk For Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellPeople who receive blood transfusions or blood products can get hepatitis A. These include hemophiliacs, cancer patients and those who receive tainted blood that contains the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Once such episode published in the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal was reported by Dr. ...
Views: 808 - How To Conquer Cellulites By Knowing What Can Cause Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellCellulites can be a big problem for most women. Although these fatty deposits rarely pose any danger, their presence can often affect the person's self-esteem. As most people today are going for anything that is thin or flat from television screens and cellular phones to panty shields, having ...
Views: 805 - 8 Effective Ways To Banish Your Wrinkles - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Sharon BellWrinkles and fine lines are as inevitable as death and taxes. All adults in the planet will experience the appearance of laugh lines, crow lines and other forms of wrinkles sometime in life. However, you can delay these signs of aging on your face if you just know what to do. It is never too ...
Views: 804 - Bottled Water Causes Cavities In Kids - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellChildren who drink bottled water are more likely to develop cavities. This startling revelation comes from British researchers who said that the fluoride levels in bottled water are too low to protect kids’ teeth. At the World Dental Congress in Montreal, Canada, researchers said ...
Views: 803 - Controlling Cough - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Sharon BellExpectorants or mucolytics are usually given for productive cough in the belief that they will help liquefy and loosen phlegm, making it easier to expel it from the body. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that these drugs work. The only exception to this rule is guaifenesin which the US ...
Views: 801 - How To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Sharon BellCan asthma be cured? What can be done to help asthmatics live normal, productive lives? Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma but flare-ups can be prevented by identifying your triggers and avoiding them. Learn all you can about the disease and take an active part in treatment so you ...
Views: 795 - Seven Secrets To A More Beautiful And Fairer Skin - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you want a rosy, soft, and young-looking skin, you have to work hard for it. You need to pay attention to what you eat, and what you put on your face to help ensure that your skin becomes as beautiful and soft as that of a baby. People with lots of money to spend can always go under the ...
Views: 793 - This Disease Can Turn Your World Upside Down - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Sharon BellIs the world literally moving too fast for you? Do you suffer from frequent and severe attacks of vertigo? Better see a doctor fast. You could be a victim of Meniere’s disease. Meniere's disease is a disturbance of the inner ear that controls our sense of balance or equilibrium. Any ...
Views: 793 - Eat right and moisturize - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Sharon BellA critical step in getting healthy and glowing skin is to eat a balanced diet containing plenty of Vitamins A, C, D and E. And don’t forget the magic word - “MOISTURIZE.” Vitamins C and E help prevent skin damage from free radicals which can cause visible lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C also ...
Views: 792 - Schizophrenia Difficult To Treat - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellSchizophrenia is the most common and severe form of psychosis or thought disorder. It affects both men and women and appears to run in families. Because the exact cause of this condition is unknown, it may be diffi¬cult to treat and is usually permanent. "About one percent of the ...
Views: 792 - Chocolate Facials For Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sharon BellParis salons are offering chocolate facials, wraps, and scrubs to people who want healthy-looking and wrinkle-free skin. The services aim to dispel once and for all the age-old myth that chocolate causes acne and other skin problems. The chocolate-based beauty treatments have been lauded by ...
Views: 791 - Sunshine And Age Spots: Peas In A Pod - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Sharon BellAge spots should not be called that way. In reality, these skin blemishes have nothing to do with your age. Age spots are actually the collateral damage that results from the ongoing war between your skin and ultraviolet rays from the sun. You see, sunlight in this century is not as safe as it ...
Views: 791 - Powerful Skin Minerals That Can Wipe Off Stretch Marks - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellNobody wants to have stretch marks on their skin. These marks make your skin look ugly whether they are half an inch or totally spread around your thighs, tummy and other areas. While you can hide them under your clothes, you can not cover them up forever; so you might as well deal with stretch ...
Views: 789 - Heart Breaking News About Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellIf there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemor¬rhoids. They're itchy, pain¬ful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think. The French emperor Napo¬leon had hemorrhoids which led to his downfall at Water¬loo. Because he was in so much ...
Views: 784 - Shocking Solutions For Kidney Stones - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all attacks of kidney stones are painful. Some people have them for years without feeling anything. In fact, it's not uncommon for stones to be discovered accidentally during a routine X-ray examination for another problem. But it's hard to forget the pain that kidney stones bring. This ...
Views: 784 - Keep It Cool, Avoid Hot Flashes - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sharon BellData shows that fifty million women in the United States are going through menopause, and a staggering 80 percent of them suffer from hot flashes. Though harmless, they can be extremely uncomfortable. Menopause has become a hot topic of conversation among women of the baby-boomer generation. ...
Views: 783 - Can Facial Exercises Save The Skin On Your Face? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellYou may have heard of facial exercises or perhaps you are doing one right now. These exercises are designed to zero in on the muscles on your face. The routines may include squeezing the lips for several seconds, raising eyebrows for a prolonged period, flexing the cheeks and opening and closing ...
Views: 780 - What You Ought To Know About Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellA lot of people feel that 24 hours is not enough to accomplish everything that is needed to be done within the day. Because of very busy work and social schedules, many end up sleeping less and less in order to prolong their working hours. Without really meaning to, many of us end up being ...
Views: 777 - The Perils of Peeping - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Sharon BellLady Godiva was an 11th century noblewoman who was against her husband’s plan of imposing heavy taxes on the people of Coventry, England. As a sign of protest, she rode naked through the market place. This prompted her husband, Leofric, the earl of Mercia, to abandon all taxes except ...
Views: 776 - Coffee Can Make You Prone To Stretch Marks - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Sharon BellNothing beats a hot cup of coffee to jumpstart your day. But don’t overdo it. Experts say that drinking too much coffee and other caffeine-laced beverages can increase your chances of getting stretch marks. Caffeine is a stimulant that is consumed by 80 percent of the world’s ...
Views: 774 - How New Moms Can Attain A Sleeker And Shapely Body - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMost women, especially those who are having a baby for the first time, tend to eat a lot while pregnant, thinking that they are not only eating for themselves but also for the baby inside them. Men also spoil their expecting wives or girlfriends and lavish them with food, goodies, and plenty of ...
Views: 771 - Weapons Against Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Sharon BellIgnoring varicose veins isn’t wise. In fact, it can be dangerous. "Left untreated for several years the faulty vessels may allow fluid to collect in the ankles, making legs swell, burn, and itch. Rashes and sores may develop. About five percent of these unlucky people also develop small ...
Views: 771 - Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCanada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same. Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by ...
Views: 770 - Hate Looking Like A Dalmatian? Read This! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellFreckles are spots on your skin that can both ruin your appearance or make you totally irresistible. These are usually characterized by tiny patches of brown color on your skin. Unlike other growths on your skin, freckles can actually make you more attractive because countless guys find freckles ...
Views: 770 - Recommended Remedies For Menopausal Memory Gaps - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellIt is not uncommon for women to complain about having difficulty to concentrate or remember things. Many whine about misplacing keys or eyeglasses, forgetting names or places, or missing dates or appointments. This absentmindedness or poor memory sometimes starts when a woman is approaching ...
Views: 768 - The 'highs' and 'lows' of losing weight - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Sharon BellSome of us to think that the key to losing weight is saying goodbye to all those yummy steaks and becoming a vegetarian. You don’t need to starve yourself on a wacky fad diet if you want to lose weight and look better. Just increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and include legumes, ...
Views: 768 - Things To Avoid If You Want Powerful Memory - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellAs you slowly approach your sixtieth birthday, there is one question that has consumed your thoughts. And you can bet that all those in your age bracket have the same question in their minds too. So, what can you do to stop memory loss? There have been tests and scientific trials about how one ...
Views: 766 - Can Sports Drinks Effectively Replace Sweat? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellManufacturers claim sports drinks effectively replace lost sweat. Perspiration, as you know, is the body’s way of cooling itself. In hot weather, you could lose as much as a quart or two of water in an hour. As you sweat, the heart works harder, your body temperature drops, and your ...
Views: 765 - Stop The Fast Food Madness - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Sharon BellMcDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Pizza Hut. Do the lyrics of this song sound familiar to you? Do you eat fast food four, five, six or even seven or more times a week? I once fell into this habit. Hectic schedules, traffic and too many places to be at one time are just some of the ...
Views: 765 - When You Can't Get It Up - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellImpotence, the inability to achieve and maintain an erection, usually starts in the bedroom but its effects can go beyond that place. Most men don't want to talk about it which is understandable since impotence is embarrassing and devastating to any relationship. "Many men experience temporary ...
Views: 764 - All About Aloe - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Sharon BellAloe vera is considered a wonder plant for many reasons. It is said to be effective for radiation burns, brown skin spots, psoriasis, varicose veins, arthritis and rashes. It is also a popular ingredient of many shampoos, cleansing lotions, and other beauty products. Other wild claims made ...
Views: 760 - How To Stop Hiccups - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellThe name Charles Osborne may not ring a bell to readers today. But in his time he was famous for one thing: hiccups. The Guinness World Records lists him as the man with the longest attack of hiccups. His hiccups began in 1922 at the rate of 40 times per minute and finally ended after 68 years ...
Views: 760 - Muscle Weakness A Sign Of Myasthenia Gravis - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Sharon BellIn myasthenia gravis, certain muscles tire quickly, especially those of the face, lips, tongue, neck and throat. The usual victims are women below 40 or older than 70 but the disease may occur at any age. “The disorder affects only the function of your muscles, and the muscle weakness you ...
Views: 760 - Fantastic Natural Remedies For Menopausal Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellAs a woman, you can not avoid the onset of menopause. What you can do is to alleviate the difficulties brought about by this stage in your life. And the good news is, you can try to easily transcend the effects of menopause without even taking up synthetic estrogen enhancement or chemical-based ...
Views: 758 - What Makes Asian Ladies Special - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellAre you lost in the jungle of confusion when it comes to dating Asian women? Puzzled about how to bag the Asian beauty you’ve always wanted? Tongue tied and twisted when you’re in front of a nice Asian babe? Feeling ignorant when it comes to Asian etiquette and dating ...
Views: 753 - Popular Foodstuff For A Sharper Mind - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody knows that food is important for strong and healthy growth. Eating the right type of food will help in boosting the immune system and enabling the body to perform at its peak. However, not many people are aware that eating the right type of food is also essential in keeping the mind ...
Views: 751 - Nobody Wants To Have Cellulite - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Sharon BellResearch shows that cellulite appears on the thighs of more than 85 percent of females past the age of 18 regardless of ancestry, although it is somewhat more common in Caucasian and Asian women. To make matters worse, cellulite represents stored, hard to metabolize fat that is interdependent on ...
Views: 750 - Oral Antibiotics For Acne - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellOral antibiotics like tetracycline do not work quickly against acne as they do against sore throats and earaches. It may take three to six weeks before your face shows any improvement. Eventually, you will have fewer pimples and reduced inflammation. Occasionally, acne bacteria develop a ...
Views: 750 - Jaundice Not Always A Sign Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all cases of jaundice are caused by hepatitis. The condition may be the result of hemolytic anemia, cancer of the pancreas, gallstones lodged in the liver duct, or a side effect of certain medications like erthromycin and sulfa drugs, antidepressants and anticancer drugs. Furthermore, even ...
Views: 749 - Amazing Ways To Deflate Puffy Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you look yourself up at the mirror and find that your eyes look like they are carrying the weight of the world under them, your whole day will just not feel right anymore. Having puffy eyes is just not something that you are willing to wear to the office or school unless you are born with ...
Views: 748 - Diabetes Can Make You Blind - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Sharon BellMillions of people with diabetes are in danger of going blind unless they seek medical help. This is because of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by poorly controlled blood sugar levels that weaken small blood vessels in the retina (the ...
Views: 748 - Help For Hairy Legs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellHairy legs can make you look manly but it can be a pain in the neck if you’re a lady. These ugly hairs can be eliminated by shaving, waxing, bleaching or the use of depilatory creams. However, all are temporary methods of hair removal and each has its own advantages and ...
Views: 748 - Smoking Pot Can Lead To Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellSmoking pot can increase your risk of getting schizophrenia. The risk becomes higher when the drug is used by people under the age of 21. While those with a biological predisposition towards schizophrenia (e.g. a family history of the disease) are at the highest risk, heavy cannabis users ...
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