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- Daily Natural Skin Care - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsThe skin is the body's protective barrier against the environment. We often take our skin for granted. Most people fail to realize that the skin needs daily care just like brushing one's teeth. If the skin is not taken care of properly it can become dry, flaky, cracked and inflamed. This can ...
Views: 1025 - Tips To Remove Unwanted Hair - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsFor do-it-yourselfers, a variety of home-use hair removal products are available over the counter. These include shaving creams, foams, and gels; waxes; chemical depilatories; and electrolysis devices. Professionals at beauty and skin care salons and in dermatologists' offices provide waxing, ...
Views: 1082 - Nutrition - Helps To Keep Your Eyes Healthy And Gorgeous - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsThere has been a lot of interest in the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements, such as vitamin tablets, and their effect on vision. The main focus has been on how vitamins and minerals might affect age-related eye conditions such as age-related macular-degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. ...
Views: 1038 - How To Make Eyes More Attractive? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsThe most expressive features of your face are eyes! So make them more beautiful and sparkling to get all that special attention you are desperate of. Our vision is one of those wonderful gifts most of us take for granted. The only time we even have cause to think about our vision as such is when ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Anxiety - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsAnxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's ability to sleep or otherwise function. It is ...
Views: 1012 - Tips To Prevent From Tanning - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsProtection through sun block creams is the easiest way to face the sun for hours. Sun cream should be applied thickly every 2-3 hours. For the best effectiveness, it should be applied at least 30 minutes before going out into the sun and reapplied if washed off from swimming. The higher the SPF ...
Views: 998 - Tips For Being More Active - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsBeing active is good for all of us but is especially important for people with diabetes. Physical activity, combined with healthy eating and any diabetes medication that you might be taking, will help you to manage your diabetes and prevent long-term diabetes complications. Make an exercise ...
Views: 1278 - The Effects Of Stress On Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsThe human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert and ready to avoid danger. Stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relief or relaxation between challenges. As a result, the person becomes overworked, and ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Health Benefits Of Raw Milk - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsRaw milk is milk in its natural (unpasteurized) state. Public health authorities advocate pasteurization to destroy any disease-producing bacteria that may be present. Health faddists claim that it destroys essential nutrients. Although about 10% to 30% of the heat-sensitive vitamins (vitamin C ...
Views: 1764 - Schizophrenia Disease - Treatment Of Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsSchizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that affects 1% of the population. Despite intensive study, its molecular etiology remains enigmatic. Like many common diseases, schizophrenia is multifactor in origin, with both genetic and environmental contributions likely playing an important ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - How To Quit Drinking - Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsCommit yourself to permanent abstinence from alcohol. You do not need alcohol to survive. The human brain is much smarter than the booze brain, which doesn't understand that you can live without alcohol. You can outsmart your booze brain by learning to think of it as something other than ...
Views: 5563 - Dangers Of Alcohol - Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsDrunk driving is the leading cause of death for young adults, aged 15 to 24 years. In one study, an estimated 6% to 14% of drivers under 21 years of age who were stopped at roadside checkpoints had been drinking. This age-group makes up only one fifth of the licensed drivers in the United ...
Views: 1057 - Information About The Treatment Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsThere is a wide range of effective drug treatments for people with heart disease. These drugs can help lower blood pressure or cholesterol, prevent or dissolve blood clots, relieve and prevent angina symptoms or improve the strength or rhythm of the heart's contractions. Medical procedures to ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - How To Quit Smoking For Better Health? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsEffects of smoking Numerous studies have evaluated the adverse health effects smoking has on the body and the economy. The most serious facts on smoking related health and economic risks are listed below. • Tobacco is the only product, that when used as intended, damages the body and ...
Views: 897 - Types Of Laser Eye Surgery - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsLaser eye surgery is the most commonly practiced procedure to correct vision problems caused by refractive errors, including myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (distorted vision when looking at objects at any distance). There are different types of laser eye ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Joint Disease - Treatment For Joint Disease - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsThe tissues involved most in osteoarthritis are the cartilage and underlying subchondral bone. The cartilage is the smooth white material that forms over the ends of the bones and forms the moving surface of the joint on both sides. Cartilage is tough, elastic, very durable, and comprised of ...
Views: 1659 - How To Lose Weight - Healthy Diet For Weight Lose - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsLosing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. Exercise alone won't make you lose weight if you're still taking in more calories than you burn. However, eating less and exercising more will only decrease your resting ...
Views: 965 - Burns - Signs And Symptoms Of burns - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsBurns aims to foster the exchange of information among all engaged in preventing and treating the effects of thermal injury. The journal focuses on clinical, scientific and social aspects of these injuries and covers the prevention of thermal injury, the epidemiology of such injuries and all ...
Views: 7622(2 votes) - How Effective Are The Anti Aging Vitamin Tablets? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsThe main role of the anti aging vitamin tablets is to promote mitochondria and boosting of the cells regeneration. The cells in your body are breaking down all the time; however, they also are created all the time so the dead cells are replaced immediately with new ones. When age advances, the ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - How To Quit A Bad Eating Habits - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsThe first step is to brace yourself for the challenge; it goes without saying that bad habits are hard go break. When you’re trying to eliminate something that has become a part of your life, you’re bound to encounter resistance, and see your willpower seriously tested. You’re ...
Views: 1079 - Information About To Stop Heel Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsRunning with heel pain can be an agonizing experience. For those with active lifestyles, it's hard to adjust and limit your physical activity and routines once you encounter heel pain. This makes it important to know the symptoms and treatment methods for some of the most common types of heel ...
Views: 912 - How To Put Off Bedsores - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsBedsores are skin ulcers that appear in areas constantly subjected to pressure. Bedridden patients, those with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries who can't change their position often develop bedsores at pressure points in the lower back, buttocks, elbows, knees, shoulders, heels and ankles. ...
Views: 1053 - How To Get Rid Of Goiter - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsGoiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that often produces a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck. This enlargement can be caused by iodine deficiency, inability of the body to use iodine correctly, or a variety of thyroid disorders, including infection tumors, and autoimmune ...
Views: 4237(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Hair Loss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsHealthy hair care habit will keep you happy, stress free and help you in maintaining shiny hair, which every one desires to have. Beautiful hair emphasizes your style and personality. This article will provide valuable tips for hair care. Add 6-8 drops of lemon juice to an egg. Beat well and ...
Views: 5890 - Benefits Of Oxygen Facial - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter sams1) Like all living things, our skin needs oxygen to survive, reproduce and regenerate. In younger skin, this process is very efficient, but as we age, the micro capillaries degenerate and skin does not receive the nourishment it needs. As a result, the metabolism of our skin cells slows collagen ...
Views: 10482 - Baldness - Popular Home Remedies For Baldness - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsBaldness, or hair loss, is an unwelcome condition affecting mostly men…but also women. In either case, the identifiable culprits or underlying causes contributing to hair loss or baldness are quite diverse. There are a number of reasons why men start to go bald, but if you are a man ...
Views: 1243 - How To Treat With Arthritis? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsArthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation), and refers to more than 100 different diseases. One sign of many rheumatic conditions is fatigue. People who have a rheumatic ...
Views: 1138 - Bulimia - Symptoms, Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsBulimia – Bulimia involves a destructive cycle of bingeing and purging. Following an episode of out-of-control binge eating, people with bulimia take drastic steps to purge themselves of the extra calories. In order to avoid weight gain they vomit, exercise, fast, or take ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Acne Scars - Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsAcne scars are scars that are left behind after a person has had acne. There are two types of acne scars. Pitted scars happen when the underlying skin tissue has been damaged. Pigmented scars (either red or brown) are marks left behind after the acne has cleared up. It is best to use an acne ...
Views: 1224 - Nail Fungus - Treatments And Cure For Nail Fungus - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsFungus nails is a unsightly condition which can be difficult to treat. Many patients become very conscious about a fungus nail condition and refuse to wear sandals and have their feet seen in public. It is caused by microscopic organisms called Dermatophytes. Dermatophytes grow in the nail bed, ...
Views: 1162 - Genital Problems - Alternative Treatment And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsAround 80% of people with genital herpes never know that they are carrying the virus because there are often no symptoms (or very mild symptoms which are almost unnoticeable, such as a slight itchiness or red patch of skin in the genital area). This means that many cases of herpes go ...
Views: 1081 - Bad Breath - Home Remedies For Bad Breath - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsMost adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect up to a quarter of adults on a regular basis Bad breath is a problem that is shared by millions of people across the country. Until recently, there really has not been an effective scientific approach to diagnosing and ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - Wrinkles - How To Reduce The Appearance Of Wrinkles - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsWrinkles are a by-product of the aging process. With age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer, called the dermis, begins to thin. The network of elastin (the protein which causes skin to stretch) and collagen fibers (the major structural proteins in the skin), which support the ...
Views: 1127 - Cold Sores Symptoms And Facts About Cold Sores - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsCold sores are a very common illness caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The disorder is characterized by groups of fluid-filled blisters, which appear on red swollen areas of the skin or on the mucous membranes. The areas can be tender and painful. The blisters heal without scarring but ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Meditation - Benefits Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation, is derived from two Latin words: meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom. Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Meditation means 'a cessation of the thought process’. It ...
Views: 853 - Massage Therapy For Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsMassage is known to increase the circulation of blood and flow of lymph. The direct mechanical effect of rhythmically applied manual pressure and movement used in massage can dramatically increase the rate of blood flow. Also, the stimulation of nerve receptors causes the blood vessels (by ...
Views: 1123 - Get Rid Of Wrinkles - Look Marvelous - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsMost of the time age doesn't matter when you first begin to see those unwanted wrinkles. Your first instinct is to wonder what can be done so you reduce them or get rid of them. Most often when you are talking about preventing wrinkles, the first part of your life before wrinkles is very ...
Views: 1352 - Eyestrain - Causes, Symptoms And Relief - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsEyestrain causes a dull, aching sensation around and behind the eyes that can progress into a generalized headache. It may feel painful or fatiguing to focus the eyes. Eyestrain is commonly a result of overuse of the eyes for activities requiring close and precise focus, such as reading, ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Childhood Diseases - Alternative Treatment For Childhood Diseases - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThere are childhood immunisations for 12 infectious diseases in all. The BCG (which protects against tuberculosis) and hepatitis B immunisations are offered to babies considered at high-risk of catching these diseases. The other ten are offered routinely to every baby as part of the pre-school ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Treatment For Oily Skin And Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsBeautiful, healthy skin starts with cleansing and toning – an important step for both morning and nighttime skin care. The right cleanser and toner work together to remove makeup, oil, and dirt without drying or irritating skin. For healthy, great-looking skin, try these products to ...
Views: 905 - Hair Loss Treatment And Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsHair loss is always a big concern. It is loss of a component of your body and an essential ingredient of our identity. The concern may be exaggerated in special patients groups like people in sales and young individuals seeking partners. Types of hair loss: Hair loss in men is a common ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Acidity - What Are The Symptoms And Causes of Acidity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsAcidity is generally caused by an imbalance between mechanisms of the secretion of acid in the stomach, and protective mechanisms that ensure the stomach’s safety. The stomach secretes acidic fluid that helps in digestion process. But when the stomach exceeds the production of the acid by ...
Views: 28972(1 vote) - Sun Protection - How Does Sunscreen Work - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsOverexposure to sunlight can result in painful, red, sunburned skin. A bad burn can also cause serious consequences like skin cancer later in life. Long-term overexposure can cause wrinkles, freckles, age spots, dilated blood vessels; changes in the texture of the skin that make skin look older, ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Diabetes - Treatment For Every Type Of Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsConventional Medical Treatment Insulin was the first, and remains the primary means of treatment for Type 1 diabetes and is administered by subcutaneous injection. This method is necessary since insulin is destroyed by gastric stomach secretions when it is taken by mouth. Insulin injections ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips - Makes You Fit - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsCalories per Hour offers the following tips to help you lose weight to look better, feel better, and live a healthier life. These tips are short and sweet and are intended as a starting point or quick reference for individuals seeking to lose weight by using the resources offered on Calories per ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Eczema - Causes And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsThe term eczema refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated and occasionally results in small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. The most common cause of eczema is atopic dermatitis, sometimes called infantile eczema although it occurs in ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Eat Healthy To Help Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsIf you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your heart. Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice to help us lower the risk of heart disease ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Types Of Massage And Ayurvedic Massage - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsMassage is a healing art practiced in all cultures and regions of the world. It is the systematic placing of the hands on a body and applying techniques to treat the body and the person to relieve ailments and stress. 1) Swedish Massage Therapy This is the most common type of massage therapy ...
Views: 1068 - Types Of Physical Therapy And Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsThe modern practice of physical therapy was developed in London in 1896, believing hospital patients needed to be mobilized on a regular basis in order to maintain adequate muscle function and mobility. This special interest group grew rapidly and in 1920 the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy ...
Views: 1122 - How To Remove Your Moles - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsMoles can be both ugly and dangerous (due to higher risk of cancer), and so sometimes it is best to remove them. But there are many ways removing moles can be done unsafely, and some of the most common methods of mole removal can leave scars that are worse than the mole in the first ...
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