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October 29, 2008
Torlon polyamide (TPM) is a plastic with elevated power and contains the maximum rigidity just like any thermo-plastic that remains stable even up to a temperature of 300°C. It has exceptional rigidity to creep, bear, as well as to compounds— together with concentrated acids as well as a lot o...
October 29, 2008
Torlon is basically an elevated power plastic that is as rigid as any other thermoplastic and can remain stable at very high temperatures. It has stupendous rigidity that helps it to creep, bear and combine with concentrated acids and many more organic compounds. This is the reason for it being so g...
October 29, 2008
Vespel SP-1 is chemically designated as a polyamide. Its color is generally brown and it is an unoccupied polyamide that offers utmost elongation as well as strength for electrical as well as mechanical components even at elevated temperatures. The highest range of heat may exceed up to 400o Celsiu...
October 29, 2008
Complex construction matter is produced from 2 or several specifically diverse matters. When merged together, the characteristics of the newly formed mixture are relatively superior to the individual matters. The method of producing the materials like thermoplastic is relatively a core chemical proc...
October 29, 2008
Torlon as a poly amide is a great material that has vast applications. The folloewing are some of the characterstics of the polymer Torlon.
o Rigidity to concentrated acids as well as a lots of organic compound
o Remains stable even up to a temperature of 300°C
o Elevated conductibility capa...
June 01, 2008
Consider hormonal therapy. Many women experiencing the initial stages of menopause decide whether or not they will take hormonal therapy. Estrogen remains the best overall treatment for menopausal women, due to its ability to reduce the rate of bone loss, memory loss and risk of heart disease, as we...
June 01, 2008
Take a multivitamin but don't overuse vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? There certainly is, and that's why many people who are blindly taking vitamin and mineral supplements are experiencing health complications. Here's a chart to demonstrate som...
June 01, 2008
Control your portion sizes. Here is a very important message: If at the end of the day you have eaten excess calories from any source, you will store these calories as fat. This, of course, will affect the aging process.
Let's say you consume an extra 1,000 carbohydrate calories in the form of pl...
May 13, 2008
Description
This stroke referred to as petrissage (derived from 'petrir' meaning 'to knead'). Petrissage can be subdivided into picking up, wringing, squeezing and rolling. If you are good at kneading dough then you will quickly become an expert!
It is an extremely powerful and vigorous movem...
May 13, 2008
For coughs and colds, try rhythmic stroking on the chest to soothe the area. Follow this with a gentle neck and face massage, and finish with gentle static pressures on either side of the nose. Catarrh and sinusitis can be relieved with massage using circular pressures at the base of the skull, foll...
May 13, 2008
Description
Vibration is a fine, gentle trembling movement of the tissues which is performed by your hand or fingers. Shaking is a large: movement performed more vigorously.
To perform vibration place the palmar surface of your hand on the part of the body or the limb to be treated. Vibrate th...
May 13, 2008
Description
Percussion movements (tapotement) involve a series of light, brisk, striking actions applied with alternate hands in rapid succession. Two of the main percussion strokes are cupping and hacking; they may be performed on many areas of the body, although they are especially effective wh...
May 13, 2008
Of all medical problems massage is probably most renowned for helping back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, and general aches and pains. Although the aging process contributes to some of these problems, many can be avoided by simple lifestyle changes such as improving posture, taking more exercise, d...
May 13, 2008
At every opportunity throughout this book I have talked about how incredible massage can be in the management of stress. Approximately one third of absences from work can be attributed to the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression, so it is in everybody's interest to deal with stress as quickly...
May 03, 2008
An AED is an external medical device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm in people who have suffered a specific type of cardiac arrest, known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is not the equivalent of a heart attack, nor are AEDs used to treat all heart ...
May 03, 2008
If you experience any signs or symptoms of a heart attack, do not hesitate. Get medical help immediately. Every minute is important in a heart attack situation. Always keep emergency phone numbers in a convenient location near the telephone so no time will be wasted. Your local emergency medical ser...
May 03, 2008
As you can see, heart disease comes in a variety of life-threatening forms. All heart diseases are referred to as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). CVDs include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, rheumatic heart disease, artery diseases, pulmonary heart dise...
April 21, 2008
Fan stroking
Remind yourself of this gentle stroking movement before you start.
Place your hands at the top of the buttocks, and stroke smoothly up toward the waist and then out toward the side. Keeping your hands relaxed, mould them gently around the sides of the waist, and then down and in t...
April 21, 2008
Move on up: neck and shoulders
Nearly everyone experiences stiffness and tension in their neck and shoulders, and when giving a massage, special attention should be given to these areas. The neck muscles have to work continuously to support the weight of the head so it is hardly surprising that t...
April 21, 2008
Finishing moves
You can proceed to the end of the back massage with a combination of some of the next moves or, if you have time, you can try them all. They are not in any particular order and you can experiment to find out which ones your partner prefers. I vary the ending depending on whether m...
April 17, 2008
Of all the senses, smell has the most sensitive receptors, and smell is the most memorable and evocative of sensations. A whiff of a particular aroma, pleasant or unpleasant, is all it takes to rekindle all types of memories. This is because when you smell an aroma, an impulse travels immediately do...
April 17, 2008
One of the great advantages of blending oils is that you can create your own mixture according to the scents you prefer. It is very important that both you and your partner like the smell of the oil you are using; if you use something too heavy or cloying it could leave you or your partner with a he...
April 17, 2008
Allergies
Some people are allergic to essential oils. If you think you might have an allergy, it's worth trying this simple patch test. Place a drop of normal diluted essential oil on the inside of your wrist or the crease of your elbow. Cover with a bandage and examine after 12 hours.
If an o...
March 28, 2008
Yama and niyama may be respectively called the negative and positive aspects of behaviour. Traditionally, ten yamas and ten niyamas are found mentioned in texts such as Trishikhibrahmanopanishad (Mantra part), Darshanopanishad, and Yoga Yajnyavalkya. In other authoritative texts like the' Yoga Sutra...
March 28, 2008
Bakasana
Baka means the crane. In this asana the hands are placed on the seat with the fingers pointing forward. The distance between the hands should be about a foot and a half. The knees are placed above the elbows and the hips are raised, balancing the weight of the body on the hands. The head...
March 28, 2008
It is a shuddhikriya meant for cleansing the eyes and for making the' mind silent in concentration. Sitting with a straight back, the eyes are fixed on an object without winking until tears start rolling down the cheeks. And small object like the flame of an oil lamp, or an image, or picture, or the...
March 29, 2008
This consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, the urethra, as well as the skin, and the large intestines. The kidneys (two in number) are situated in the abdominal cavity on the two sides of the body. They contain a network of very minute tubelike structures through which blood is strained...
March 29, 2008
Also known as the cardio-vascular system this consists of the heart (which pumps the blood to various body parts), and the blood vessels (which carry the blood from the heart and back to it again). The heart is a very vital organ which works incessantly from birth till death. It is divided into four...
March 29, 2008
This may be said to start from the nose, and is composed of the larynx, the wind pipe (trachea), its two branches (called "bronchi"), and the lungs. It is concerned with the vital function of making available the much needed oxygen to the body. It would be well to understand here why we need oxygen ...
March 19, 2008
First identified as an anti-fertility agent in China in the 1950s, gossypol is also a component of cottonseed oil, which is used for cooking. It's derived from the stems, roots, and seeds of plants from the Malvaceae family. The cotton plant (Gossypium species) is the most common source. Gossypol is...
March 19, 2008
Gotu kola has been widely used to treat a variety of illnesses, especially in traditional Eastern medicine. It's derived from the leaves, stem, and aerial parts of Centella asiatica. Gotu kola contains madecassol, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, asiaticentoic acid, centellic acid, centoic acid, isoth...
March 19, 2008
Elecampane is obtained from the dried cut root and rhizomes of lnula helenium. Extracts generally contain a volatile oil whose chief components are alantolactone; isoalantolactone; 11,13-dihydroisoalantolactone; 11, 13-dihydroalanlantolactone; and other sesquiterpen-lactones. These compounds may exh...
March 19, 2008
Hellerwork is a type of deep-tissue bodywork developed by Joseph Heller, an aerospace engineer who studied Rolfing, Aston-Patterning, and the use of energy for healing. Heller believed that a person's emotions and way of moving were just as important as bodywork, and developed his method after decid...
March 19, 2008
This indicates a complete absence of sex desire. It is held with very high esteem in the yoga texts. For example. it is described in the Mats)'a pttrana as the highest austerity. Sex urge is one of the very strong urges. It causes great uneasiness whenever it remains unfulfilled.It is perhaps a need...
March 19, 2008
This means relying on the Divine Will, by ascribing the effects of whatever one does to Divine Providence. This attitude, if properly and faithfully developed, relieves an individual of tension, because of the habit to accept everything as the will of God. It is a good means for those who have faith...
March 19, 2008
For smooth respiration, it is necessary that both the nostrils should be clear, with the passage inside them fully open for the movement of air. This is usually not the case with many people. It is found that one nostril works more freely than the other, sometimes the left, at other times the right....
March 19, 2008
The useful constituents of figwort are derived from the dried flowers and leaves of Scrophularia nodosa. It contains iridoids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic acids. Iridoid and phenylethanoid glycosides have also been isolated from the aerial parts of the plant. Two of these glycosides, harpagosi...
March 19, 2008
Flax has been used for more than 10,000 years as a source of fiber for weaving or clothing. Linseed oil, derived from the flaxseed, has been used as a topical demulcent and emollient and as a laxative, particularly for animals. Flax contains mucilages, cyanogenic glycosides, 10% to 25% linoleic acid...
March 17, 2008
Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which then grow in the intestines and release nerve toxin. It predominantly affects infants (children under 1 year of age), although it may affect adults who have an altered gastrointestinal environment, either...
March 18, 2008
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the tissue covering the muscles (fascia). The syndrome may be caused by a variety of agencies, and often is actually a combination of several infection germs attack at a time....
March 18, 2008
Chemical exposure to the eye can result in rapid, devastating, and permanent damage and is one of the true emergencies in ophthalmology;Separate alkaline from acid chemical exposure:Alkaline burns - more severe, alkali penetrates and saponifies tissues easily, may produce injury to lids, conjunctiva...
March 18, 2008
Optic neuritis occurs when the optic nerve, the pathway that transmits visual information to the brain, becomes inflamed and the myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve is destroyed (a process known as demyelination). Optic neuritis also known retrobulbar neuritis. It is the inflammation of the optic...
March 17, 2008
Hypovolemic shock is a particular form of shock in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body. It is caused by blood loss or inadequate blood volume. Hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma. Blood l...
March 17, 2008
Inhalation injury increases the morbidity and mortality of burns significantly. Inhalation injury is a vague term used to describe a wide range of problems and lung airways in the context of thermal damage. Inhalation injury in 3 ways: (1) by the cells of the pulmonary parenchyma, injuries and damag...
March 15, 2008
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Most people associate high blood pressure with getting older, so it may seem odd that teens can have the condition. Hypertension is an exceedingly popular health trouble, affecting about one in four adults in the U. S. There are two types of ...
March 15, 2008
Acid reflux (also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, GORD or GERD) is a disease of the lower oesophagus (foodpipe) and stomach. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for disagree periods of moment, or does not end decently and abdomen contents climb upwar...
March 15, 2008
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. Functional disorder means there is a problem with the function of a part of the body, but there is no abnormality in the structure. This disorder most commonly affects people between the ages of 20 and 30 and is twice as common in wom...
March 14, 2008
As many of us know there are many different methods for relaxing and unwinding from a hard or frustrating day at work. Some people will recommend that you relax in front of a fire and slowly sip some wine. Others will strongly suggest that you sink down into a warm bath. The other alternative is tha...
March 14, 2008
We have all felt the soothing benefits that are found with the use of a sauna or a steam room. These rooms are designed so that we feel the effects of a dry heat or a steam mist covering our bodies. The result is that our body temperature is raised and we begin to sweat. The benefits of such rooms a...
March 14, 2008
Imagine lying down in a nice hot sauna where the steam from the sauna will relax you from the rigors of your hard day at office. Some steam sauna units are steam shower units, steam cabinets or steam baths. These units are very practical and you can have these units installed in your bathroom with v...
March 14, 2008
In brief, aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Although the term aromatherapy was not used until the 20th Century, the foundations of aromatherapy date back thousands of years. The use of essential oils in particular dat...
March 14, 2008
Proper bathing is the much for a beautiful body otherwise beauty is incomplete. Bathing is the only thing which one does to beautify the entire body. Its just not a routine of the day but has become a luxury too. Even in ancient times bathrooms, tubs and spas were there with all the world's most lux...
March 14, 2008
One of the nature´s greatest gifts to mankind is the magical properties of Aromatherapy essential oils. Its existence is considered to be very ancient, with a history of 3500 years. Latest research has only recently shown what aroma therapists have known for many ages: "what we smell has a di...
March 13, 2008
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injuries, cancer, or certain medications. Most cases of meningitis occur today in young people aged 15 and ...
March 13, 2008
Meningococcemia is the presence of Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcus), a severe bacterical infection, in the blood stream. It is demonstrated by blood culture.
Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by the Neisseria meningitidis. It is transmitted from person to person thr...
March 13, 2008
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that causes signs and symptoms ranging from rash and flu-like fever and body aches to more serious ones including joint swelling, weakness, fatigue and temporary paralysis. Lyme disease is a disease transmitted by ticks that causes signs and symptoms ranging from...
March 12, 2008
To have a relaxing evening you can see about ways to build a sauna. The various how to books should have information that will tell you how to build a sauna in your home. You should make sure that you have found a copy that is up to date. This how to build a sauna instruction will take you through t...
March 12, 2008
The idea of relaxing in a sauna sounds like a wonderful idea. There are different versions of the sauna that you can buy for your home. One of the many different home saunas is that of the infrared sauna. This type of sauna uses the infrared rays to help heal your body of the many toxins that are fo...
March 12, 2008
There are various companies that design and build steam rooms. Some of the steam rooms that are made are designed for commercial uses like hotels, exercise clubs, health clubs, spas, or other types of commercial uses. Mr Steam on the other hand is a company that makes these various steam rooms for a...
March 10, 2008
Organic baby products are increasingly popular with new parents who worry over environmental safety or the effect of chemicals on baby's skin and overall health. Even the consumption of infant lotions and powders are not recommended with a regular tub, as they can induce rind irritations to a baby&a...
March 10, 2008
Natural skin care is the care of the skin (the largest organ of the body) using naturally-derived ingredients (such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers) combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers (everything from natural soap to o...
March 10, 2008
Collagen has been widely used in cosmetic surgery as a healing aid for burn patients, reconstruction of bone and a wide variety of dental, orthopaedic and surgical purposes Until quite recently Collagen as a beauty treatment has not been widely used for household cosmetic makeup
Collagen has been...
March 09, 2008
Certainly if you wish to avoid the social recluse due to the scarred face then you need an immediate treatment. The treatment which must be fast enough to make you comfortable against scars say, within a couple of the weeks or months.
To speak frankly the treatment of acne dependent on the kind o...
March 09, 2008
Who wants to have a gruesome scar on their skin? I don't! and I bet you also don't want your pretty skin be marked for life because of that acne. Having an acne is such a great humiliation to many people, what more if eventually it turned out to be a scar? That's much more mortifying I guess!
Tre...
March 09, 2008
Microdermabrasion is increasingly being seen as a primary treatment for reducing and eliminating acne scars. Acne scarring is generally caused by more severe cases of acne. Nodules under the skin—painful lumps or puss-filled cysts—are generally what create the worst cases of acne scars....
March 08, 2008
Laser acne treatment is rapidly gaining popularity among acne patients with scars that are the result of severe acne. In the initial stages of this method of acne treatment, the affected skin's surface was sculpted or vaporized by means of ablative lasers. However, over the years the use of ablative...
March 08, 2008
Before trying to treat acne, let us understand how and why it occurs in the first place. There is no specific reason yet found as to why acne occurs however, the way acne occurs is when the pores (also known as the follicles) get blocked and the sebum (oil) cannot flow to the surface as it does natu...
March 08, 2008
Being a teenager is hard enough at times but some have to face an acne attack as well. During the adolescent years, the body´s metabolism is hyperactive and the oil secretion is higher than normal. Acne occurs when the pores are blocked and this oil, also known, as sebum cannot flow freely to ...
March 07, 2008
Hazards
Side effects associated with ephedra include anxiety, confusion, dependency, dizziness, headache, insomnia, irritability, mania, motor restlessness, nervousness, psychosis, seizure, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, hypertension, hypotension, MI, palpitations, stroke, tachycardia, nausea, cons...
March 07, 2008
Dong quai dietary supplements are obtained from the roots of Angelica polymorpha. Dong quai extracts contain at least 6 coumarin derivatives including bergapten, osthol, oxy-peucedanin, and psoralen and two furocoumarin derivatives, sen-byak-angelicole and 7-demrthylsuberosin. Coumarin derivatives h...
March 07, 2008
Fennel was known to the ancient Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations. It was in great demand during the Middle Ages. The plant was introduced to North America by Spanish priests and the English brought it to their settlements in Virginia. All parts of the plant have been used for flavo...
March 06, 2008
Body acne is an embarrassing condition where acne affects the body and not just the face. The most common areas affected by body acne are the neck, shoulders, and back. Body acne is usually characterized by large, painful nodules on any area of the body. It is not easy to clear up body acne. Finding...
March 06, 2008
While face acne shows most readily in teenagers, body acne is commonly found in both teens and adults. It appears on chest, back, and hips. Back acne is often quite stubborn. In severe cases, many nodules and cysts grow on the back, causing a lot of pain and inflammation. It is harder to treat acne ...
March 06, 2008
What are the causes of acne? There are many myths out there about different things, like greasy food, being the cause of acne. The fact is, the cause of acne is not entirely known. Doctors know what factors can bake acne worse, but what makes one person have acne and another person not have it is st...
March 05, 2008
When people have acne, the next thing they will have is acne scarring. Sometimes this is the result of people´s attempts to remove the acne by pressing, scratching or pinching them and sometimes it is because the skin gets inflamed with infection after which it scars. When the infection takes its co...
March 05, 2008
Unsightly acne scars can be very troublesome at sociable times. You might not even want to leave the house with the problem. Previously, it was the acne itself and now that they are healing, they are leading to more complicated situations or problems, which are the scars.
Basically, an acne scar ...
March 05, 2008
Acne scar treatment is given only when the patient experiences no new outbreaks of acne. If the breaking out continues, the patient should first look to stop it via treatment. Then comes the treatment of acne scars to which six main approaches are described in this article.
Dermabrasion
Dermab...
March 05, 2008
No matter how technologically advanced we become, there will always be two things that we must have in life, water and exercise. Water is required in order to sustain life, and exercise is crucial in prolonging it. These days, although we have technology on our sides, our need for water and exercise...
March 05, 2008
Fitness walking? No thanks man! Unfortunately, that's the attitude that way too much of our population has when it comes time to fitness. Americans, on the whole, are fatter than just about any other group of people in the world. They also have some of the highest rates of Type-II Diabetes and heart...
March 05, 2008
Just about all of us at one point or another are not happy with our stomachs. When you look at your body in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? If not, then now's the time to do something about it. If you're already dieting, then you're definitely on the right track. But changing your eatin...
February 28, 2008
Acne rosacea is a skin disorder that shows up on the middle part of the face. The areas of the face around the nose, forehead and chin become reddened and can be full of pimples. Even though it is called acne rosacea, it is different than acne. Acne rosacea usually occurs in adults between the ages ...
February 28, 2008
Acne is a skin condition, common in teenagers, in which the skin becomes greasy; pores in the skin are blocked resulting in blackheads, and appearing of pimples or cysts on the skin. While acne may strike infants, it is not that serious in them as in teens. Causes Of Acne
The main cause of acne i...
February 28, 2008
If you had so much trouble previously with acne on your face, and you can´t go out sociably with anyone, you might be having not much of a difference now as well. Research shows that almost two thirds of people who suffer from acne problems such as pimples, whiteheads, rash, and blackheads, wo...
February 25, 2008
Finding the best strength building and stamina exercise equipment is a little easier than cardio equipment. In many cases, strength training will help maintain cardio as well.
Strength building and stamina exercise equipment can include weight machines, Bowflex machines, free weights and a few ot...
February 25, 2008
So, you have made the decision to begin an exercise routine and get yourself in shape by utilizing cardio exercise equipment? That is great news, but understanding some of the different types of cardio equipment and which ones are right for you can be difficult at times. Here are some tips to be awa...
February 25, 2008
When it comes to fitness and exercise equipment, one of the most common questions you often hear is, "What is the best home exercise equipment?" It's easy to understand with so many different choices being available to us. This article will help you with an overview of the more common equipment opti...
February 18, 2008
Stress, regardless of its cause, changes the way your body works. When faced with an anxiety-provoking situation, your endocrine glands pump out adrenaline, cortisol, and other hormones. These substances have various effects on your body, including reducing blood flow to your hair follicles. The the...
February 18, 2008
Our lips become flushed and rosy when we're sexually aroused and we wear lip color to mimic this effect - or so say human sexuality experts. I, however, wear lip color not because it makes me look sexier, but it makes my face look prettier and more balanced. For many women, lipstick is an essential ...
February 18, 2008
Few of us make it to adulthood without a few surface imperfections - perhaps a scar from a teenage cycling accident, a strange mole caused by past sun exposure, or broken veins brought on by birth control pills, pregnancy, or just plain genetics. If you're like me, these skin glitches make me dread ...
February 18, 2008
Should You or Shouldn't You Have cosmetic surgery? Ultimately, only you can decide. But to help you determine whether cosmetic surgery is an option for you, ask yourself the following probing questions:
Things to consider
Why do you want cosmetic surgery? If your answer is to look like a model...
February 18, 2008
Recognizing a smoker's face
We are all familiar with what some doctors call "smoker's face": fine lines around the mouth from puckering lips; lines near the eyes from squinting through smoke; a gray-tinged complexion caused by nicotine-slowed blood circulation; thin skin, slackness, and dryness. ...
February 18, 2008
When it Comes to hair color, we live in exciting times. We can darken hair for a day or a month, brighten strands permanently, even make raven-colored tresses as pale as sunlight. We can add lighter, brighter, or darker stripes, as well as cloak gray hair in the color it once was or paint strands in...
February 19, 2008
The dried fruit of the bilberry contains 5% to 10% tannins, which act as an as tringent; these tannins may help target the bowel and help treat diarrhea. The anthocyanidins in bilberry help prevent angina episodes, reduce capillary fragility, and stabilize tissues that have collagen-like tendons and...
February 19, 2008
Blue cohosh is derived from the aerial parts of the plant, its roots, and its rhizomes. Pharmacologic effects are attributed to several glycosides and alkaloids, such as caulosaponin and methylcytisine. Caulosaponin is responsible for the herb's oxytocic effects and its effects on coronary vasculatu...
February 19, 2008
Castor bean contains a constituent called ricin, a protoplasmic poison that causes cell death after binding to normal cells and disrupting deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis and protein metabolism. Ricin may have analgesic and antiviral properties. Castor bean is available as a paste for external use. ...
February 14, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Naturopaths target diet and supplements to treat hypoglycemia. Although each patient needs an individualized treatment plan, there are some basic "dos and don'ts" that pertain to all hypoglycemics.
Eat adequate amounts of protein, either from anirnal sources such ...
February 14, 2008
Description
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures causes your body to lose more heat than it can generate, resulting in a condition called hypothermia. Symptoms of the condition do not usually appear immediately; often signs of hypothermia come on so gradually that the person suffering from it ...
February 14, 2008
Description
Incontinence is the inability to fully control urination. For someone suffering from the condition, simple actions, such as sneezing, laughing, physical activity, and hugging, can cause urine leakage. In some cases, the sufferer may lose bladder control despite the lack of a definite ...
February 16, 2008
Description
Lyme disease was named after Lyme, Connecticut, where the disease was discovered. The disease is spread by ticks, though only a few species of ticks carry the bacterial organism that causes Lyme disease. One species is the deer tick, or black-legged tick, which lives in the Northeast ...
February 16, 2008
Description
Lymphoma is a term for cancers of the lymphatic system, which includes the spleen, the lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels. Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma that typically affects young men under the age of 30. All other types of lymphatic cancers are grouped under the term nonH...
February 16, 2008
Basic Description
Lupus is a chronic disease in which the immune system attacksthe connective tisue of joints, muscles, and skin as well as the membranes surrounding other body organs. People with lupus are often constantly tired and especially sensitive to sunlight On the other hand, the rashes ...
February 16, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Lupus is often triggered by an allergic reaction to food. People with lupus commonly have trouble with foods such as peanuts, soy, wheat, corn, meat, dairy, and oranges. A diet that is easy on the kidneys is low in fat, salt, and animal protein. Get plenty of sardine...
February 16, 2008
Description
Mastitis is acommon breast infection among lactating women. It is caused when bacteria enters a breast through a cracked or abraded nipple. The bacteria causes a localized infection and an abscess of pus develops.
Signs and Symptoms
Red, tender, painful lump or swollen area in t...
February 16, 2008
Description
The ear canal is lined with glands that produce cerumen, or earwax. Together with small hair follicles, this wax works to prevent dust and other foreign particles from entering the ear. As new wax is produced, older wax normally works its way out through the ear canal and into the Out...
February 13, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Many health care providers who support complementary approaches suggest that people with diabetes follow the same diet as heart disease patients since the disorders are so closely related. Eat many high-fiber vegetables raw, steamed, baked, or stir fried with little ...
February 13, 2008
Ayurveda considers diabetes a kapha disorder of low agni (digestive fire) and offers a variety of treatments, including the following that can be undertaken with the guidance of a qualified practitioner: Take turmeric daily to control blood sugar (you can take it alone or in combination with ground ...
February 13, 2008
When nutrition researcher Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., needed volunteers to follow an elimination diet-that is, to avoid certain foods with the goal of improving health-he found 106 willing participants in the Seattle area. The group consisted of 92 women and 14 men, ranging in age from 28 to 55. All we...
February 12, 2008
Try a small portion of tryptophan
Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps the body produce the sleep hormones serotonin and melatonin. Bananas, milk, peanut butter, whole grains, and turkey all contain tryptophan. Take advantage of these natural sedative powers and eat a small amount of one or mor...
February 12, 2008
Cleansing foams, wipes, and mitts
Cleansing foams are one of the newest types of cleansers. A liquid cleanser is taken up through a special pump, which converts the cleanser to foam. Generally, one "pour' is more than enough to cleanse your face.
Cleansing wipes in zit-zapping formulas have lo...
February 12, 2008
No Matter what your skin type, excess sebum, grime, makeup, sunscreen, and other impurities can become imbedded in skin, clogging your pores and dulling your complexion. For this reason, it's important to wash your face at least twice a day.
Look for a cleanser that suits your skin type. Check a ...
February 12, 2008
Picture Someone Who has a seemingly flawless complexion: their skin boasts a healthy glow, firmness, regular-sized pores, and an absence of splotches or broken veins. If you don't have one of these people in your life, perhaps you've seen one or two on the street, on the subway, or in a grocery stor...
February 12, 2008
It's often said that good health is the foundation of beauty. I'm willing to take that statement a step farther and claim that a balanced diet is the foundation of good health - and, therefore, beauty. For proof, just read the numerous medical studies that link healthy eating with disease prevention...
February 12, 2008
Shampoo is like soap for your hair - in fact, until recently, soap was what most people used to clean their tresses. Its primary purpose is to clean dirt and excess oil from your strands. That's it.
Shampoo can contain any number of the following ingredients:
Water is usually the first or seco...
February 12, 2008
According to Dermatologists, the suns ultraviolet light is your skins biggest enemy - which means sunscreen may just be your skins biggest friend. All sunscreen products today block out burn-causing UVB rays; very few adequately block UVA rays. Yet, it is these long, glass-penetrating UVA rays that ...
February 12, 2008
The French Have a Saying, "confortable dans votre peau," which means looking and feeling comfortable in your skin. Science can unveil its latest beauty theory, Hollywood can showcase its dewiest starlets, fashion magazines can parade their stable of underweight models, your mother can criticize your...
February 12, 2008
When Most People Think of Nail Care, it's fingernails that come to mind. Yet, in cities like New York and Paris, pedicures outrank manicures as the current beauty "must-haves."
I'm not sure why this is. Perhaps it's the hoseless legs, bare feet, and strappy shoes ladies wear with no regard to the...
February 11, 2008
Maybe your brows are so pale they seem invisible. You could have a brow that is thicker than its mate, or perhaps you've over plucked. Fortunately there are ways to augment what you've got.
Brow definition
Eyebrow pencils are best for defining existing brows and creating subtle shape changes s...
February 11, 2008
Think back to your childhood. Now focus on your pre-adolescent hair. It was probably more vibrant, shinier, fuller, and either lighter or brighter in color than your natural hair is now. There are a few reasons for this.
During childhood, we have more hair in the growth stage than at any other ti...
February 11, 2008
Dim the lights and draw the blinds
Many sleep experts believe exposure to bright light, either before bedtime or after retiring can hamper sleep. How? By tricking your body's internal time clock into thinking it is earlier in the day.
The pre-bed countdown
This is vital to a sleep pattern. ...
February 07, 2008
Read out for First aid. Check out breastfeeding tops and constipation treatment
February 07, 2008
Description
Some people develop multiple small pouches in the lining of their intestines (usually in the colon), that protrude through the muscle of the intestinal wall. These pouches, called diverticula, produce no pain or other symptoms, unless they become inflamed or infected. When a diverticu...
February 07, 2008
Get moving to get things moving. Exercise stimulates peristalsis. There's no need to run a marathon, Dr. Pizzomo says. A brisk walk for 1/2 hour each day usually does the trick.
Biofeedback
Relax to release. At the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, researchers taught biofeedback to 2...
February 06, 2008
Shake the salt habit. Sodium, a component of salt, causes fluid retention. And fluid retention raises blood pressure, which aggravates CHF Reducing your salt intake may help alleviate fluid retention and the ankle swelling that accompanies it.
For people with CHF, Joseph Pizzorno Jr., N.D., recom...
February 06, 2008
Make up for shortfalls. If you think you're not getting enough magnesium or thiamin in your diet, you can take supplements to help raise your levels of these nutrients. For magnesium, Dr. Pizzorno recommends taking 200 to 400 milligrams three times a day. If you're concerned about thiamin, Dr. Pizzo...
February 06, 2008
Description
Colitis, or ulcerative colitis as it is also known, is one of the two chronic disorders known as inflammatory bowel syndrome (the other is Crohn's disease). The exact cause of ulcerative colitis is still unknown, but the condition most commonly affects people of Jewish descent between...
February 06, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Nutritional needs vary and often depend on other factors, so it is important to consult a holistically-trained health care provider to assess your needs. They also can perform a detailed nutritional evaluation, including a comprehensive digestive stool analysis. Howe...
February 06, 2008
Go naturally. Generally, Ayurvedic remedies are very similar to what's prescribed in other healing systems. But Ayurvedic practitioners also prescribe herbal laxatives such as senna, rhubarb, aloe, and cascara sagrada. These herbs are potent chemical stimulants, and they must be used carefully, Dr. ...
February 05, 2008
Numerous herbs have anti-inflammatory and expectorant capabilities and are helpful in fighting bronchitis. A handful of common remedies follow.
To soothe a dry bronchial cough, drink a hot mullein-coltsfoot tea several times a day
To make the tea, steep 1 teaspoon each of dried mullein, coltsf...
February 05, 2008
For temporary relief of stiff, achy joints, try massaging a blend of 15 drops of rosemary oil, 15 drops of Roman or German chamorllileoil, and 1 ounce of soybean oil into the affected joints. You might also try a warm bath laced with rosemary and chamomile; soak for about 20 minutes. Other essential...
February 05, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
(Note: The nutrition and supplement information given here is relevant for all arthritics, including those who suffer from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which follows this "Osteoarthritis" entry.) It is important for arthritics to eat a diet high in protei...
February 04, 2008
Aromatherapy
To help reduce inflammation, try drinking ginger-castor oil tea daily at bedtime.
Chiropractic
Although chiropractic cannot do a lot to turn back the clock, it can prevent progression of the disease. Specific chiro practic adjustment (SCA) can help patients with rheumatoid arth...
February 04, 2008
Description
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. It is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, an organism that is transmitted through vaginal or anal sex. Symptoms generally appear one to three weeks after exposure to the bacteria, if they appear at all. In fa...
February 04, 2008
Basic Description
A first-degree burn is the most minor type of burn. It only affects the outer layer of skin-the burn is at the surface only. First-degree burns can be caused by the sun (sunburns), chemicals, or heated objects or fluids.
With a second-degree burn, the top layer of skin has be...
February 02, 2008
Description
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Women between the ages of 30 and 55 have the highest incidence of cervical cancer. Women who have had sexually transmitted disease, and those who have had many pregnancies beginning at a young age, are at greater risk....
February 02, 2008
Description
Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood diseases. It is a highly infectious illness, characterized by a body-wide rash that strikes about two weeks after exposure to the varicella zoster virus (a member of the herpes zoster family). The virus can be spread through infected resp...
February 02, 2008
Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that is common in children. It causes an itching skin rash with blisters. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and usually runs its course without problems.
How is chickenpox treated?
Nutrition and Supplementation
There isn't much you...
February 01, 2008
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapists suggest the essential oils of juniper, Roman or German chamomile, and cypress for treating bursitis.
Bodywork and Somatic Pradices
Good bets for gentle, immediate relief, and healing include reflexology, Therapeutic Touch, massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Feldenkr...
February 01, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Nutrition plays a vital role in the treatment of canker sores. Avoid meat, tomatoes, oranges, and citrus fruits. Avoid sugar and processed foods. Eat foods containing live cultures (for example, Lactobacillus acidophilus), such as plain, unsweetened yogurt. Follow th...
February 01, 2008
Description
Most people know that they have a developing canker sore when they notice a slight stinging sensation somewhere inside their mouth-usually on the cheek or tongue, but sometimes on the gums or soft palate. A few hours later, a sensitive red bump appears. By the next day, the bump becom...
January 31, 2008
Description
Brain cancer is a tumor or tumors that form on the brain itself. Most brain tumors have spread to the brain from other affected parts of the body (such as the breast or the lung) via the blood-stream. Only a small percentage of brain cancer cases originate in the brain.
In its earl...
January 31, 2008
Description
A boil is a local infection in one or more hair follicles, usually caused by the staphylococci bacteria. Boils, or furuncles as they're also known, are fairly common-it's believed that most people get at least one during their lifetime. While they can occur anywhere, boils are most li...
January 30, 2008
Aromatherapy
Use hot compresses with essential oils of, tea tree or lavender to draw out the infection and speed healing. Once the boil has drained, apply 1 or 2 drops of tea tree oil 3 to 4 times a day until the wound has healed. An antiseptic, tea tree oil is effective in killing bacteria.
A...
January 30, 2008
Description
Current statistics report that one woman in nine will get breast cancer in her lifetime. This does not mean that a 30-year-old woman is at high risk of developing breast cancer at that point in her life, but rather that she has a one-in-nine chance of developing the condition at some ...
January 30, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
In addition to following the diet and a supplement recommendations listed under the general "Cancer" entry, you would benefit from the consumption of flaxseed oil. The essential fatty acids in this oil have a protective effect against breast cancer. Take 1 tablespoon...
January 29, 2008
A number of herbs are helpful in treating-and preventing-bladder infections. Try one of the following:
Take urva ursi (also called bearberry) capsules. Urva ursi acts as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic. Caution: Do not take this herb for more than one week or if you are pregnant.
Sip nettle ...
January 29, 2008
Description
Though bladder infections do strike men, they are more common among women. Known medically as cystitis, this condition is caused by a bacterial infection-usually the bacteria is from the E. coli strain. This bacteria is transferred from the hands, anal area, or skin of the genitals to...
January 28, 2008
Keep yourself calm. Stress and the negative emotions associated with it can contribute to back pain, according to John Sarno, M.D., professor of rehabilitative medicine at the New York University School of Medicine in New York City. In particular, stress triggers the fight-or-flight response, a seri...
January 28, 2008
Get up and at 'em. British researchers analyzed the results of 10 studies in which a total of 3,222 people with back pain were advised to either get bed rest or stay active. None of the studies found any benefit in bed rest. In fact, the people who stayed in bed recovered more slowly than those who ...
January 28, 2008
After colds and flu, back pain ranks as the leading reason for days lost from work and school. Between medical care and lost productivity, back pain costs the nation about $ 24 billion a year.
But that figure may soon start to decline, as more and more people discover that a blended approach to t...
January 25, 2008
Signs and Symptoms
Distorted body image
Dissatisfaction with body
Pronounced weight loss
Low body fat
Excessive fear of becoming fat
Reduction in food intake and/or food refusal
Preoccupation with calories, food, and food preparation
Loss or absence of menstrual periods (in w...
January 25, 2008
Nutrition and Supplementation
Until recently, anorexia was believed to be solely a psychological disease. Now, however, scientists and nutritionists have identified a number of physical symptoms as well, such as a zinc deficiency and a chemical imbalance similar to the one associated with clinica...
January 25, 2008
Go with the flow. The phrase peak flow refers to the total volume of air that you're able to exhale in one breath. Peak flow decreases shortly before an asthma attack. So by regularly monitoring your peak flow, you know in advance when symptoms are going to strike-and you have time to take steps to ...
January 25, 2008
Exercise
Give yourself a break -- or two. Dr. Firshein advises everyone with asthma to engage in regular moderate exercise. "It strengthens the lungs, which helps prevent asthma symptoms," he explains. He prefers what he calls pulsed exercise-brief workouts with rest periods in between. The brea...
January 25, 2008
For some people, asthma symptoms are unmistakable-like trying to suck air through a straw, they say. But not everyone experiences the severe wheezing that's considered the hallmark of the disease. In fact, one of the most common symptoms is persistent coughing at night.
Despite the misconceptions...
January 25, 2008
Qigong
Turn away from symptoms. At Life College in Marietta, Georgia, sports medicine researchers measured the respiratory efficiency of 10 people before the group learned a 20-minute qigong routine. After performing the routine, the participants had their respiratory efficiency measured again. I...
January 18, 2008
Problems during a baby's first six months are usually skin rashes or teething. Diaper rash afflicts nearly all babies and can easily become very painful unless dealt with. Eczema is usually caused by an allergy. The discomfort of teething can be soothed with various gentle herbal or homeopathic reme...
January 18, 2008
The Remedies below are recommended for problems particularly associated with traveling and vacations.
Motion Sickness
The sensation of motion when traveling affects the balance of the inner ear and can result in feelings of nausea, dizziness, and anxiety.
Treatment
Acupressure Exert pres...
January 18, 2008
Many women feel that natural childbirth is less traumatic for the baby and gives them more control over the birth. Start preparation for this early in pregnancy by taking regular gentle exercise, such as swimming and walking, which tones the muscles and improves overall fitness. Eat a sensible diet ...
January 18, 2008
The Female reproductive system consists of the uterus (womb), a muscular pear-shaped expandable organ about 3in/7.5cm long and 2in/5cm wide, two ovaries (connected to the uterus by the Fallopian tubes), and the cervix, which joins the lower end of the uterus to the top end of the vagina.
The syst...
January 18, 2008
Most Babies are born with at least temporary immunity to any infectious diseases that their mothers have had. The colostrum in breast milk adds to this protection so that breastfed babies are protected until their own immune system develops and they are better able to cope with an illness. This is ...
January 18, 2008
Many childhood ailments and diseases can be successfully treated with alternative medicines, used on their own, or alongside conventional medicines, However, when administering them to a baby or toddler you should always seek professional advice. If a child does not respond to a treatment or you are...
January 11, 2008
In Britain over 5 million people a year visit an osteopath, many of them now referred by a doctor. In the United States, where osteopaths are also medically trained doctors, the figure is in excess of 100 million.
Osteopathy was devised in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still. He trained as an engineer be...
January 11, 2008
Generalized anxiety and stress can sometimes crystallize into a specific event such as a panic attack or palpitations. If this happens often, sufferers begin to worry about having a panic attack, which makes matters worse.
Panic Attack
A rapid buildup of anxiety produces a panic attack where t...
January 11, 2008
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ, or part of an organ, through the wall of its containing cavity. This usually occurs as a result of straining (for example, to empty the bowels, or when lifting heavy objects), but it may be an inborn weakness. Symptoms include a swelling in the groin...
January 11, 2008
A phobia is an uncontrollable and irrational fear of an object or a situation, such as a fear of flying, or heights, or insects, a social phobia (fear of meeting people, of going to school), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), or agoraphobia (fear of going outside, of being away from the secur...
January 11, 2008
Good posture is an effortless, non tiring stance that can be maintained for a long time. Your posture can be a reflection of your body attitude. A curvature is any deviation of the spine from its normal direction or position.
There are two basic spinal curves, which can be viewed from the side. W...
January 11, 2008
Pain is an unpleasant sensation that ranges from mild discomfort to almost unbearable agony, and can be acute or chronic.
Acute pain is short term and can last from a few seconds to a few hours, days or weeks - for instance, pain caused by injections, migraine, burns, and surgery. The pain may be...
January 10, 2008
In the Western world, good, clean food is in ready supply, and there is no real reason why anyone of us should suffer from malnutrition - which is the result of inadequate nutritional intake. However, failure to understand the changing needs of our bodies, for instance, in pregnancy, illness, and as...
January 10, 2008
The Digestive and urinary systems are the body's power plant and its waste-disposal mechanism. The digestive system (also called the bowel) begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. At the top, food enters the mouth where it is chewed and combined with saliva, which has enzymes to begin the breakdow...
January 10, 2008
The body's breathing system is known as the respiratory system and is, with the heart and blood supply, probably the most important system in the body. When working properly it provides us with the oxygen we need to survive and removes carbon dioxide we do not need. The human body can go without foo...
January 10, 2008
The nose produces extra mucus when there is infection in order to expel it from the body; the runny nose in a cold is a sign that your body's defense system is in good working order.
Sneezing
Sneezes are a noisy expulsion of air and irritants from the nose, often a result of viral infection or...
January 10, 2008
Stress is sometimes described as the "fight or flight" response: the body prepares for running or fighting, and the muscles, lungs, heart, and brain gear up for action. Breathing is quicker, heartbeat gets laster, and blood pressure goes up. The cause of stress need not be a physical threat, but our...
January 10, 2008
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that is characterized by patches of well-defined plaques covered by silvery scaling. These patches occur on the knees, elbows, trunk, scalp and hairline, but do not affect the face. The patches may show pinpoint bleeding spots when scratched. Skin may be generall...
January 09, 2008
Pain radiating through the buttock, down the back of the thigh and lower leg, and along the length of the sciatic nerve is the result of irritation to the nerve roots at the origin of the sciatic nerve. This is commonly caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk (slipped disk) pressing on the spinal ...
January 09, 2008
Over 200 viruses have been identified as being responsible for the many varieties of cold and influenza (or flu) that are now widespread throughout the world. The most common, accounting for about a third of all infections, is the rhinovirus. Conventional medicine has no cure.
The main aim of mos...
January 09, 2008
Early detection of all types of cancer is extremely important. It means being continually on the lookout for unusual changes in the body that might signal the start of a cancer. The following are the common early warning signs of cancer:
a lump or thickened tissue in the breast, testicles, or any...
January 08, 2008
Seizures are the tingling or twitching in small areas of the body, such as the face, or the loss of consciousness and uncontrolled jerks of the whole body. Recurrent seizures are called epilepsy. Seizures may affect only part of the brain, or be generalized, causing grand mal symptoms of headache, d...
January 08, 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that begins with severe pain in the small joints of hands and feet, spreading to the wrists, knees, shoulders, ankles, and elbows. Overlying skin appears red and shiny. This condition affects mostly women, often beginning between the ages of 20 and 40, alth...
January 08, 2008
Back pain is the most common problem for the majority of the population. If back pain is unrelenting, unaffected by movement or accompanied with fever, malaise, reduced appetite, sudden weight loss, or severe headache (especially when accompanied by nausea and vomiting), medical treatment must be so...
January 08, 2008
There are a number of causes for pain in the arms and hands. When pain is associated with neck and shoulder blade stiffness, and there is a pins and needles sensation in part of the arm, the pain may be "referred" from the neck or midback. Specific pain in the shoulder, elbow, or joints of the hand ...
January 08, 2008
Since the early 1900s, as psychology developed and the unconscious began to be explored, the role that the creative process can play in revealing and healing has been studied and clarified. Emotions are experienced - without the filter of words - in the body itself, and emotional memories are encode...
January 03, 2008
Infection leading to disease is caused by three main groups or types of organism: fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Unlike bacterial and fungal infections, which remain largely local, viral infections can affect a number of body systems at once. Treatments for fungal and bacterial infections are covered...
January 03, 2008
The earth's magnetic field generates powerful unseen energy forces that have been recognized for thousands of years. These earth energies were probably easier to detect in the preindustrial age, and it is thought that ancient cultures sited their standing stone circles on sites where the earth's ene...
January 03, 2008
Homeopaths prescribe remedies for the "whole" person, and the practice of homeopathy is still based on the three principles established by Dr. Hahnemann. This is the "law of similars," the principle of the minimum dose and prescribing for the individual.
The law of similars states that a substanc...
January 03, 2008
Meditation is a way of contacting the inner energy that powers the natural processes of healing and self-realization. Many cultures preserve some form of ritualistic technique - in one or two cultures dating from thousands of years ago - that promotes change from the normal levels of perception and ...
January 03, 2008
Radionics is a means of healing at a distance using special radionic instruments. It originated in the 1920s when an American neurologist, Albert Abrams, invented a "black box" (with no electronic circuitry) that he claimed could pick up a person's vibratory patterns from a "witness" such as a hair ...
January 03, 2008
Reiki is the Japanese word for "universal life energy" and pronounced "ray-kee." It is a form of healing based on tapping into the unseen flow of energy that permeates all living things.
It is believed that reiki originally evolved as a branch of Tibetan Buddhism and that knowledge of its power a...
January 03, 2008
The Body has an impressive array of defenses to block, trap, and kill outside organisms it considers a threat, with a memory to prevent them attacking again. Without this defense system (known as the immune system) most people would constantly fall ill from the wide range of threats to the body. Lik...
January 03, 2008
Sound Therapy is a very ancient method of healing. Tibetan monks, for example, have used a method of "overtone chanting" for thousands of years for treating illness. The theory is that since everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including the human body, even the smallest c...
January 03, 2008
This is a spiritually oriented form of treatment that combines therapy for the individual with a concern for the whole of creation. The transpersonal dimension emerges in the drive of the individual to connect with cosmic forces, and in the impulse to discover an awareness of the soul.
In operati...
December 28, 2007
Traditional Arabic or Islamic medicine became known in India, where it is widely practiced, as Unani-Tibb. "Tibb" is an Arabic word meaning "medicine," while "Unani" is thought to be derived from "Ionian" (meaning Greek) - acknowledging the influence of the early Greek healing traditions on this sys...
December 28, 2007
Probably the most widely known Western system of movement therapy, the Alexander Technique is a method of bringing the way we move under our conscious direction and avoiding a buildup of muscular tension.
F. Matthias Alexander, who was born in Tasmania in 1869, developed his theories in an effort...
December 28, 2007
The tradition of herbal medicine has always been strong in North America, thanks to the pooling of European and Native American skills during the 18th and 19th centuries. Friendly Native American tribes shared their profound knowledge of healing with the first European settlers and introduced to the...
December 25, 2007
If you don't exercise, this is what happens to your insides. Since your body is in a state of rest, the energy produced by breathing is primarily directed to your internal organs-one of which is the digestive system. In this state, 80 percent of the oxygen-rich blood is flowing to these organs. That...
December 25, 2007
Your mental dynamo has assimilated several facts and whirled out two simple messages - aerobic exercising and fatless food are vital for healthy living. The sleeper in you is awakening and your - ears can now catch that soft inner voice calling out insistently -urging you to act.
Now, you know ho...
December 24, 2007
As you way have caught on by now, fitness is a journey. Over the centuries, pilgrims have trekked to distant places to answer some unknown, inner call. They have, toiled over stony paths, climbed mountains to reach their destination. So is fitness the answer - to your inner self. When any illness be...
December 24, 2007
Hunger pangs are difficult to resist, You have changed your lifestyle, you are into the new reality, you know you have undertaken the fitness journey to health. Yet, those hunger pangs, that craving, that feeling of emptiness does return occasionally. There is nothing wrong in giving in to them once...
December 24, 2007
Can you do it? Can you bring about these healthful changes in your lifestyle? Of course you' can! What is change but reformation? And what does reformation lead to but growth? Indeed, even as we write reformation continues all around us - in Nature, economy, politics, and in thought. The entire conc...
December 24, 2007
You might ask, "what on earth is mental dynamics?" If you accept that every one of us has a limitless, inherent power, you will also accept that that mighty power will never be exploited or used unless you make it work for you. It is that immeasurable spirit of making it work that we term as mental ...
December 24, 2007
If you have never exercised earlier and are a beginner to aerobics, your fitness diary may read:
Monday: Jogged for 10 minutes. Whew!
Tuesday: Body aches all over, Didn't jog today.
Wednesday: Still stiff. No jogging.
And so on.
Let us help you to flex your mental muscles on this phys...
December 23, 2007
Bodybuilders always face the danger of getting a muscle tissue damaged or torn each time they step in the gym and start lifting weights for training. If you’ve been hanging around in the gym for some time now, there’s a big chance that you have met a person who have experienced muscle injuries or pe...
December 23, 2007
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People often wonder is there anything about body building exercises that sets them apart form those you'd perform in a regular workout - the answer is no - and yes!
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December 23, 2007
There are different paths (margas) of yoga that can be taken in order to reunite with the divine energy.
An active person can realize his divinity through work and duty (Karma),
a religious person through devotion (Bhakti),
an intellectual person through knowledge (Jnana), and
a meditative/ref...
December 20, 2007
Give yourself a fair chance:
No, don't switch off and skip this article because you have as much interest in weight-training as a bird-watcher has in cricket. If you have stayed with us so far, you would have realised that we have always seen fitness as a vital instrument that helps you discover ...
December 20, 2007
Losing fat-weight is not seen as a quick, easy process. That is because many people are misted into believing that if they diet, they will lose weight. They will, but it will not be fat-weight-loss but water-weight loss and lean-muscle-weight loss. Only aerobic exercise can build up your lean muscle...
December 20, 2007
As you continue to exercise, you may find that your weighing machine sticks stubbornly to one weight. For example, if you were 70 kg when you began exercising, you will still be 70 kg. Don't get disheartened. It does not mean that you are not losing fat. What it means is that your muscles are develo...
December 20, 2007
Soreness: If you are a beginner, you will experience a certain soreness. It is a good sign because it means your muscles are being stimulated. A hot bath helps. So does rubbing balm before sleeping. But never rub balm or take a painkiller before weight- training. By numbing yourself, you could exerc...
December 20, 2007
Start by doing squats without any weights for a month. You can add on weights once you have conditioned your knees. With or without your dumbbells, begin with one set of five reps, followed by eight reps and then, ten reps.
Later, graduate to three sets of ten reps each.
Thigh-strengthening sq...
December 20, 2007
General: You need your ten-pound dumbbells for all these exercises. Start with one set of five reps, then increase to ten reps. Later, go in for three sets of eight reps each.
Upper back, chest, shoulder: alternate-shapers Starting position: Stand with feet slightly apart, back straight. Grasp yo...
December 20, 2007
Shoulder, pectoral: alternate-shapers Starting position: Stand with feet slightly apart, Grasp your dumbbells in an overhand grip. Let your arms hang down, palms facing your thighs, dumbbells making a straight line, lengthwise.
Motion: This motion is a bit like marching except that you swing each...
December 20, 2007
We've already spoken about how you can prevent back problems by improving your posture and doing abdominals. The exercises given below will strengthen your back muscles and also give your back that nice, smooth, streamlined look sans bulges. If you have a back injury, don't even try these workouts. ...
December 20, 2007
These are to firm up your pectoral muscles - those muscles under your breasts. Here again, you don't need ankle weights. Only your dumbbells.
General: Start with one set of five reps, then ten reps. Later, three sets of eight reps each.
Cleavage-contour snaper Starting position: Grasp your dum...
December 20, 2007
Legging it up
General: Strap the 5-pound ankle-weights around your ankles. Start with one set to set of five reps, work up to 10, and finally to three sets of eight reps each.
Inner thigh Starting position: Lie on your back on a mat or towel. Raise your legs together upwards towards the ceilin...
December 20, 2007
Weight- training is equally useful for both men and women. You can begin at the age of sixteen or even when you are middle-aged or older. After the age of thirty, however, you should give yourself a complete medical checkup and consult your doctor about the test- results, and then with his consent,...
December 20, 2007
Aerobics are the only exercise that can burn fat, while sensible eating prevents fat from accumulating on your muscles. However some people have specific problem spots-arms, thighs, love-handles at the waist, etc. which stubbornly droop even after having lost fat. This is where weight training - l...
December 18, 2007
Fitness is a friend
Why do people procrastinate when it comes to exercising? Why is there this kind of an intuitive resistance towards a perfectly innocent activity? Over the years, we've met several people who want to lose weight. They are ready to go on a diet. But it stops there. Talk about ex...
December 18, 2007
Some time ago, we met a fitness freak.. If the description suggests a woman who exercises all day long, forget it. She is a compulsive reader of fitness. Books, pamphlets, magazines - anything she can lay her hands upon. She never misses a single TV fitness programme. She has long, earnest conversat...
December 18, 2007
Like finishing in the first five, most of us have exercised at least once in our lives. But like education, exercise too shows long-term benefits if one goes about it regularly, diligently. They say genius is 99 per cent perspiration. Fitness demands 100 per cent exercising effort and a complementar...
December 18, 2007
The first tiny step is to rebuild our body temple. Strengthen those muscles that act as pillars. And we'll find the verses of our scriptures singing through us Âmantras to the god within us. The awakening of an energy that ripples through us. To banish the shadows. Or view them as friendly shaded s...
December 18, 2007
Ashik Desai's Odyssey
You will find Ashik Desai's odyssey as remarkable as we do. Ashik was a sunny-natured boy enjoying all the luxuries offered by a well-to-do background. Suddenly, his father - a high-flying executive - was stricken by a progressive brain disease. Overnight, the family finance...
December 18, 2007
Incidentally, fat grows more from underdoing than from overeating. Scientific studies at universities all over the world show that it is almost a universal phenomenon - most people, stout or slim, eat about the same quantities: between 2300 and 3000 calories per day. Significantly, the same studies ...
December 18, 2007
The most exciting part about the fitness match is that anyone and everybody can participate in it. You can be of any age, belong to any sex, be endowed with any kind of build... Nobody can discriminate against you, nobody can stop you - except yourself - from entering this wonderful, fulfilling life...
December 18, 2007
How do you tap your inner aerobic self? It is simple. By using the strongest muscles in your body - the muscles of your legs. When you move your legmuscles vigorously, continuously, steadily for 20 to 42 minutes, four to six times a week, they push your cardiovascular system (heart, lungs and circu...
December 18, 2007
The fact is that even if you are into isometrics, isotonics or anaerobics, you still need to do aerobics for overall health and fitness. That is the reason why even body builders with their sculpted biceps and sharply-defined waists are advised to add aerobics to their fitness programme. That is als...
December 15, 2007
Shingles is a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus (varicella-zoster virus, or VZV). This same virus causes the childhood illness chickenpox. The chickenpox virus (varicella) remains in a dormant state in the body in the root of nerves that control sensation. Inflammation and scarring of the corn...
December 15, 2007
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a hereditary immunodeficiency disorder in which T lymphocytes malfunction. Mucocutaneous candidiasis affects males and females alike and usually develops in childhood. MC usually manifests in infancy or early childhood (60-80% of cases), with a mean age of onset ...
December 15, 2007
Mycosis fungoides and the Sézary syndrome (MF/SS) are neoplasias of malignant T lymphocytes that usually possess the helper/inducer cell surface phenotype. These kinds of neoplasms initially present as skin involvement and as such have been classified as cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. It affects men tw...
December 15, 2007
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum ("NLD") is a rash that occurs on the lower legs. It is more common in women, and there are usually several spots. Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is a rash which usually occurs on the legs. It is more common in women, and there are usually several spots. They ar...
December 15, 2007
Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder that is due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Paget's disease can cause bones to expand and weaken and may result in bone pain, arthritis, bone deformity and fractures. It is usually localized to one bone, but can involve many bones. Page...
December 15, 2007
Perioral dermatitis is a common facial skin problem in adult women. It rarely occurs in men. It may occasionally affect children. Groups of itchy or tender small red papules (bumps) appear most often around the mouth. They spare the skin bordering the lips (which then appears pale) but develop on th...
December 15, 2007
Periorbital cellulitis is an inflammation and infection of the eyelid and the skin surrounding the eye. Orbital cellulitis affects the eye socket (orbit) as well as the skin closest to it. It is more common in children than it is in adults. Symptoms of periorbital cellulitis include fever, redness, ...
December 15, 2007
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica, short form PLC, is the chronic version of the Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, also called Mucha Habermann's Disease. Pityriasis lichenoides encompasses a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from acute papular lesions that rapidly evolve into pse...
December 15, 2007
Pityriasis rosea is a skin disease marked by patches of pink, oval rash. Although its exact cause is unknown and its onset is not linked to food, medicines or stress, it is thought that this essentially non-contagious condition is set off by a virus. Pityriasis rosea can affect members of either sex...
December 15, 2007
The porphyrias are a group of diseases in which there is a defect somewhere in the complex chain of chemical steps that are required for the synthesis of the molecule known as haem.
Haem is one of a group of compounds called porphyrins and is an iron-containing molecule that combines with the pro...
December 15, 2007
Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition affecting children and occasionally young adults. Pityriasis alba is a mild form of dermatitis of unknown cause. It will clear up after a few months, or in some cases persist two or three years. The colour gradually returns completely to normal. No treatmen...
December 15, 2007
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare and chronic skin disorder that often has a sudden onset. Symptoms may include reddish-orange patches (Latin: rubra) on the skin, severe flaking (Latin: pityriasis), uncomfortable itching, thickening of the skin on the feet and hands, and thickened bumps aroun...
December 14, 2007
The idea is that you should have in your corner, a certain minimum level of fitness for the daily requirements of life. And, if you have taken heed and acted on it, you are already - or well on the way to getting - fit.
This is your fitness lifestyle at a glance.
Aerobics
Abdominals
Sens...
December 14, 2007
You could have learnt at your grandmother's knee that a healthy body is one that gathers food, digests what it requires and throws out the waste. It is a simple philosophy drawn from common sense. If you look around you, you will see that Nature has organised our planet to perfection. We have days a...
December 14, 2007
If you are a pure non-vegetarian, you will probably raise a hue and cry at the thought of turning vegetarian! But the truth is that meat of any kind is tough on your smart cells. If Nature intended you to be a non-vegetarian, she would have equipped you with claws, and sharp pointed teeth to tear in...
December 14, 2007
No doubt you have a best friend or a close crony in whom you confide all your fears and fantasies. The feedback is instantaneous and satisfying as the friend laughs and cries with you or advises you. But don't ever make the mistake of treating your weighing scales as your best friend in fitness land...
December 14, 2007
"You've not exercised unless you've exerted yourself to the point of sweating and panting." It was one of those careless, over-the-shoulder remarks thrown at a cocktail party by a self-possessed young woman. A petite teen-aged girl reacted with a dainty grimace which said, "No way! I'm not about to ...
December 14, 2007
Frankly, that would be difficult to pinpoint with hundred per cent accuracy as it depends on your build and bone density. However, it is nice to have 'the ideal weight' as a goal to strive for. Which is why we have given a weight-chart for Indian men and women. Use it only as a reference point and n...
December 14, 2007
Blood vessels play an important role in metabolism too. You must have read this mystical word - metabolism - in almost any fitness article or book. What does it mean? It means transformation or change. Your body has two kinds of metabolism. One: the transformation of food, which is burned by oxygen,...
December 14, 2007
Interestingly, aerobic training also increases the haemoglobin in your blood which means you will have more red blood cells. After all, even if your lungs can process more oxygen, they need the requisite haemoglobin to absorb that oxygen. And this means that not only will you have more sponges to ab...
December 14, 2007
Enter the date of the first test at the top and the results of each activity beneath the heading: FIRST SURVEY.
Take your second test three months later and enter the date as also the results beneath the heading: SECOND SURVEY.
After your second survey, award yourself with:
extra 5 points f...
December 12, 2007
The god within you.
Earlier, if somebody had asked us, "What does fitness mean to you?" we'd have answered, "An exercised, well-tuned body." Those were the days when we had just sniffed at the exhilarating potential of fitness and had begun to enjoy the tautness of a muscle and the actual feeling...
December 12, 2007
We have read several fitness books and articles. Every one of them lays great emphasis on physical fitness through exercise and sensible eating, but none of them has yet explored one more dimension that fitness explores - the inner you.
Fitness is a great communicator, a charismatic force that pu...
December 12, 2007
And you can give your body - and yourself - the opportunity by believing in yourself. Believe that you are special. Help yourself and this belief by allowing fitness to sing through you. How many times have your eyes been drawn to the words: Know yourself through your stars?
Ah, how such a headli...
December 12, 2007
You may not realise it, but you are privileged because you have the choice. And it is up to you whether you want to be in control of your health and life by making the right choice. Even if your immediate goal is to lose weight, you should also have a long term one - to be forever fit and healthy. T...
December 12, 2007
However, a poor self-image is not the domain of fat people alone. There are millions of people of all shapes and size who suffer from the same syndrome. Fat or thin, they are victims of themselves. Themselves? you may ask. Think. How many times has somebody told you, "You look like a washed-out dish...
December 12, 2007
Be number one with yourself
Today, television screens dish up sports bacon sizzling hot. Speed merchants zip across on winged feet. Tennis tycoons serve aces with pungent power. Swimmers splice and explode through water like turbopowered fish at an Olympic meet. It's not just sport, but life out...
December 12, 2007
Newton watched an apple fall from the tree and discovered the law of gravity. Fitness, too, has its foundation rooted in such observations. Our rishis were not merely sadhus, lost to the world as they meditated on a higher plane. They were practical men who imbibed the laws of nature by noting the b...
December 12, 2007
Consider: the Stone Age is now thousands of years back in the past. With every passing era, early man took changing centuries in his stride. Like all animals, he was created to be on his feet. At first, he chased, hunted. Then; he combined these activities with farming. But he remained on his feet. ...
December 12, 2007
Morning:
What do you want to be first thing in the morning? Energetic Fresh. Vibrantly alive. You can be all these and more - because the key to them lies, in your hands! What you need to do is start your body's energy cycle that lasts for the entire day. And how do you rev up this energy cycle w...
December 12, 2007
For years you have been eating pulses such as moong, chowli, channa, masur, etc. You probably soak them overnight in water before cooking them the next day. It is a good practice because soaking them in water makes them less gaseous. Interestingly, we Indians have always followed such healthy practi...
December 12, 2007
Call us romantics. But do you know what we like to think? That every time a warrior in the Mahabharat shot an arrow from his bow, it was not to kill. Rather, it was a metaphorical act - to trigger off a quiverful of new ideas and let them cleave through the air thick with outdated notions. It was to...
December 09, 2007
Aromatherapy uses essential oils that are thought to have healing properties. These oils are the concentrated essences taken from the flowers, fruit, seeds, leaves and bark of certain plants. There are about 400 essential oils, but only about 40 are commonly used in aromatherapy. Aromatherapists bel...
December 09, 2007
The way in which oils are extracted from plants is important because some processes use solvents that can destroy the therapeutic properties. The usual method of extraction is through steam distillation. After extraction, the properties of a good quality essential oil should be as close as possibl...
December 09, 2007
Epilation performed by laser was performed experimentally for about 20 years before it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilators, though technically not a laser, use xenon flash lamps that emit full spectrum light. Hair color and skin type are the key facto...
December 09, 2007
Head lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that live and feed on blood from your scalp. Many people get head lice in the United States each year. Head lice are tiny (pin-head sized) grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood from the scalp. Their eggs are known as nits and they a...
December 09, 2007
You may try a wide range of shampoos, conditioners and serums to give your that lustrous sheen and that healthy bounce. You can also try herbs to do the same for you. There are lots of natural herbs for hair available or in fact being used since hundreds of years by the different countries all over ...
December 09, 2007
Do you have oily skin? Do you often complain about a shiny face or greasy, oily skin? Read on for the causes of oily skin and tips from Aloette experts on how to treat oily skin.
Indeed, while problems don't usually begin until around puberty, for many people, oily skin persists long after the s...
December 09, 2007
If you want a healthy skin, it is important fo ryou to have a healthy diet- a diet which contains adequate amount of vitamins, minerals and proteins. Balance is the key word. Diet should supply all the nutrients needed to build health, namely, protein, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids and ...
December 09, 2007
Looking after the skin means different things to different people. To some it means nothing more than a splash with water or a scrub with a soap bar, carried out as thoroughly, regularly and frequently as the other claims made on one's time permit. So, incorporate vitamins for skin care, in your re...
December 09, 2007
Natural skin care is the care of the skin (the largest organ of the body) using naturally-derived ingredients (such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers) combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers (everything from natural soap to o...
December 09, 2007
Lots of foods can give you the anti-oxidants needed to combat the free radicals that age your skin and cause cancer. Vitamins A, C and E can help to boost your skin's ability to rejuvenate and fight off the ravages of ultra-violet light. So tucking in regularly to meals rich in these vitamins – an...
December 09, 2007
Solar radiation, and ultraviolet (UV) light in partictilar, is increasing worldwide with the thinning of the protective ozone layer. Over 90% of ultraviolet radiation is UVA, which is most intense in early morning and afternoon, can pass through window glass, penetrates into the dermis, and causes t...
December 09, 2007
You should tone your skin for youthful and rejuvenated feel because due to age and other things like weather, pollution and other harmful things in atmosphere, the face and other body parts starts sagging and start showing wrinkles. Toners are used to clean the oil from the skin. They may cause skin...
December 09, 2007
There are many reasons and theories for skin aging. One such theory has something to do with free radicals. Free radicals are essentially molecules with electrons without pairs. They are generated during the process of oxidation. A certain amount of free radicals may actually be beneficial to the bo...
December 09, 2007
Split ends in the hair are the most common hair problem that every woman faces. Trichoptlosis or split ends occur when the protective cuticle is stripped away from the ends of the hair. The hair is dry, brittle and prone to tangling and can split at the end or anywhere along the shaft. Split ends ar...
December 09, 2007
Whether it's shaving, tweezing or waxing, the majority of us are constantly fighting the battle to remove unwanted hair. There are so many different types of hair removal products/methods on the market today that it is nearly impossible to choose one. Hair removal can be achieved through depilation ...
December 07, 2007
Your straightened hair is much more delicate than your pretreated strands. To ensure your tresses remain healthy, you must do everything possible to shield them from harm. This means gentle treatment, vigilant conditioning, and perhaps giving up some of the things you used to do such as using straig...
December 05, 2007
If you're like me, you don't think-much about your nails. Perhaps you wonder how you can grow them longer, keep them from chipping, or whether they'd look better painted a muted claret or a blush pink. However, you may not consider all the reasons why you have nails. In fact, fingernails and toenail...
December 05, 2007
The Term "Skin Type" Refers to two things: how much sebum your skin produces, and where this sebum is most heavily produced. To find out your skins type, you can do the tissue test: Simply wash your face with a gentle cleanser, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then hold a facial tissue against your face f...
December 05, 2007
Most of us Have a Firm Idea of what makes a good hairdresser: skill, experience, a pleasing personality, enthusiasm, the ability to listen, knowledge of the latest trends, and a way with our own particular hair type. Yes, such stylists exist probably in your own town. You've simply got to know how ...
December 02, 2007
Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD's) are disorders characterized by behaviors that violate social norms and are disruptive not only to the person that has them, but to those around them as well. Adolescents with disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) and controls were investigated using an optimized MR...
December 02, 2007
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever and chills. It is caused by a bacteria named Corynebacterium diphtheriae. But the hallmark sign is a thick, gray covering in the back of your throat that can make b...
December 02, 2007
Dermatitis affects about one in every five people at some time in their lives. It results from a variety of different causes and has various patterns.
The terms dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably. In some cases the term eczematous dermatitis is used. Dermatitis can be acute or c...
December 02, 2007
Blackheads are also called open comedomes. Blackheads, are follicles that have a wider than normal opening. All home remedies for acne are enhanced by proper vitamin and mineral supplementation. First of all, when it develops it's called whiteheads - but as they come into contact with the atmospheri...
December 02, 2007
The body digests, transforms food, nutrients into blood, into structure into function. The liver stores, cleanses and releases the blood. Its cleansing function removes excess protein and fat (includes cholesterol), toxins and other impurities from the blood. Lotions, potions, body wraps and topical...
December 02, 2007
Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages of the lungs. Bronchiolitis starts out with signs and symptoms similar to those of a common cold but then progresses to coughing and wheezing. However, in babies and toddlers whose bronchioles are smaller and easier to plug,...
December 02, 2007
Bulimia nervosa, commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder and psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation and intentional purging to compensate for the excessive eating, usually to prevent wei...
December 02, 2007
A cataract is an opacity that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. Early on in the development of age-related cataract the power of the crystalline lens may be increased, causing near-sightedness (myopia), and the gradual yellowing and opacification of the lens may reduce ...
December 02, 2007
Schizophrenia, from the Greek roots schizein (σχίζειν, "to split") and phrÄ“n, phren- (φÏήν, φÏεν-, "mind"), is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental illness characterized by impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly manifesting as auditory halluc...
December 02, 2007
Cellulitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue underlying the skin, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. Cellulitis can be caused by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteria, and often occurs where the skin has previously been broken: cracks in the skin, cuts, blisters, burns, inse...
December 02, 2007
A chalazion (plural chalazia), also known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma, is a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland, usually on the upper eyelid. This lump, which may feel like a small smooth pea in the eyelid, is usually just a little further back from ...
December 02, 2007
Chickenpox is a common illness among kids, particularly those under age 12. An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters can appear all over the body and may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms. About one of every 100 children infected with chickenpox will develop a severe lung infection (pneumoni...
December 02, 2007
Cholecycstitis is a painful inflammation of the gallbladder, the small, pear-shaped sac under the liver that stores bile. It is commonly due to impaction (sticking) of a gallstone within the neck of the gall bladder, leading to inspissation of bile, bile stasis , and infection by gut organisms. Afte...
December 02, 2007
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, highly debilitating disorder of uncertain cause/causes, which is thought to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults. People previously healthy and full of energy may experience a variety of symptoms, including extre...
December 02, 2007
Cushing's syndrome (also called hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood from a variety of causes, including primary pituitary adenoma (known as Cushing's disease), primary adrenal hyperplasia or neoplasia, ectopic ACTH product...
December 02, 2007
Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder, characterized by alternating episodes of mood swings from mild or moderate depression to hypomania. Hypomania is defined as periods of elevated mood, euphoria and excitement that do not cause the person to become disconnected from reality. The hypomani...
December 02, 2007
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of your mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs.
Normally, mucus is watery. It keeps the linings of certain organs moist and prevents them from drying out or getting infected. But in CF...
December 02, 2007
Delusional disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis denoting a psychotic mental illness that involves holding one or more non-bizarre delusions in the absence of any other significant psychopathology (signs or symptoms of mental illness). In particular, a person with delusional disorder has never met any...
December 02, 2007
Dementia (from Latin de- "apart, away" + mens (genitive mentis) "mind") is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Although dementia is far more common in the geriatric population, it may occur in any stage ...
December 02, 2007
Dependent Personality Disorder is a condition characterized by an over-reliance on others that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation. The dependent and submissive behaviors arise from feeling unable to cope without the help of others.. It most likely involves both biologi...
December 02, 2007
Pimples and pigmentation marks appear on the face, which takes away the beauty and charm of the face. These can appear in summer or winter season. If your acne progresses to such an extent and you are burdened with acne scars, chances are that you will go out and look for a way to remove pimple scar...
December 02, 2007
Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the...
December 02, 2007
Short hairstyles suit some people more and everyone seems to have given it a try. Besides being more manageable, they never seem to go out of style. Almost everyone knows someone sporting a short haircut. Short hair requires some length versatility with some areas shorter than others.
When contem...
December 02, 2007
Winter is hell on the skin. Dry, windy weather and relentless central heating systems suck moisture right out of the epidermis, leaving it tight, itchy and all-around uncomfortable. Under these conditions, fine lines look deeper, complexions appear rough and flaky, and no one looks or feels their be...
December 02, 2007
Plastic surgery for breast implants increases in popularity every year. The Consumer Guide to Breast Implants provides information about implant choices, placements, incisions, side effects and much more.
A Brief History of Breast Augmentation
The cosmetic surgical procedure of breast augmenta...
December 02, 2007
Your nails may be small but they play an important role, serving to help protect your fingers and improve dexterity. They also may reveal clues to your general health. Women spend hours painting and decorating them. Beauty salons offer all kinds of services for them. But keeping your nails clean and...
December 02, 2007
A good time to schedule a facial is when you're experiencing temporary skin conditions, such as congestion or breakout. In fact, it's great to schedule facials every month for your skin, regardless of its condition A facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated sk...
November 29, 2007
Wrinkles are the battle scars of age that show the wisdom and experience that can only come with time. In today’s day and age, one of the best ways to get rid of wrinkles is through a facial laser procedure. This may sound painful and time consuming, but the fact of the matter is that you can take...
November 29, 2007
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. If you’re near-sighted or far-sighted, you may need glasses in order to see clearly. If you wear conta...
November 29, 2007
The first and foremost secret of a successful hair cut and the hair style that 'compliments' the face lies in understanding the face shapes and choosing hair cuts and styles calculated to hide the low points of your face and highlight your best features. Whether your hair is long or short, thick or ...
November 29, 2007
Your pregnancy is generally about 40 weeks in length, calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) and is referred to in terms of three periods (trimesters) of foetal development. There are three basic pregnancy stages that potential moms to be should be aware of. In order, they...
November 29, 2007
If you are pregnant and will soon become a mommy, you may be wondering on the types of clothes you can wear and the maternity clothes currently available for you in the market. Even if you are pregnant, there are many choices when it comes to maternity clothing to keep you both stylish and comfortab...
November 29, 2007
Exercising during pregnancy is a good way to keep your body in shape and keep water weight gain down. It will also make the delivery process a lot easier because the body will be in better shape to deal with the pain and contractions that are experienced during labor. Walking is the best exercise th...
November 29, 2007
Pregnancy is the most crucial period in the life of a woman. Especially, the time she is pregnant for the first time, it gets too difficult for her to maintain her mental equilibrium and posture. She remains most tender; and unexplainable feelings of anxiety grip her. This is the time, when she requ...
November 29, 2007
Women with Crohn's disease who are considering having children can be comforted to know that the vast majority of such pregnancies will result in normal children. Research has shown that the course of pregnancy and delivery is usually not impaired in women with Crohn's disease. Pregnancy is a trying...
November 29, 2007
Pregnancy tests that you can take at home are one of the most sensible purchases you will ever make. Not only are they quite economical, but they will give you a piece of mind that you just can't put a price on. Pregnancy tests are always available at your nearest Pregnancy Center. These tests are ...
November 29, 2007
Menopause is not a disease or an illness. It is a transition between two phases of a woman's life. Menopause occurs when a woman permanently stops menstruating (having periods). Menopause is simply the name given to the last menstrual period. Menopause is characterized by the loss of estrogen produc...
November 29, 2007
Stretch marks occur because the collagen and elastin that bind your skin are stressed during weight gain, resulting in tears in your skin's elastic fibers.
Causes
The glucocorticoid hormones responsible for the development of stretch marks affect the epidermis by preventing the fibroblasts fr...
November 29, 2007
Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus) or ingrowing nails, is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occu...
November 29, 2007
Eye make up tips are provided on these pages to educate and entice you. There are countless tips that can be considered, but only the best are worth your time. Many of us realize that the eyes are the most essential part of the make up of the face. Take note of these eye make-up tricks for a quick g...
November 29, 2007
Nail fungus is a persistent and troublesome problem. The fungi responsible hide between the dead layers of keratin, where they are inaccessible to the immune system and where drugs have difficulty penetrating. There is a pill for nail fungus, but you have to take it for 3 months and it may cause liv...
November 29, 2007
With a hair straightener from Morphy Richards you can do far more than just straighten your hair. Our hair straighteners are versatile, multi-purpose styling tools that can be used in a variety of ways to create a huge range of exciting and dynamic hairstyles. With a little imagination, your Morphy ...
November 29, 2007
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin on the groin, upper inner thighs, or buttocks. It most commonly occurs in hot, humid conditions. Doctors often refer to jock itch as tinea cruris. Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a pretty common fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. Jock itch is also...
November 29, 2007
Lichen nitidus is a rare benign chronic papular lesion of unknown etiology. It was originally regarded as a variant of lichen planus but it is now considered a distinct entity.
Lichen nitidus is a relatively rare, chronic skin eruption. Lichen nitidus may affect anyone, but typically develops in ...
November 29, 2007
Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as "chicken skin". It most often appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms (though the lower arms can also be affected),...
November 27, 2007
A woman with one ovary usually has the same chance of getting pregnant as a woman with two. There are a few exceptions that can make getting pregnant more difficult. The remaining ovary must be attached to the remaining fallopian tube. If only an ovary and the opposite fallopian tube exist, it is mu...
November 27, 2007
Caffeine is one of the most loved stimulants in America! But now that you are pregnant, you may need to lighten up on the daily intake of your favorite drinks and treats. The real question up for debate is: What amount of caffeine is safe? While it is best not to ‘overworry’ about the chocolate bar ...
November 27, 2007
Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage — to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good.The birth of a child is eagerly looked forward but the discomfort that the mother to be faces is not really anticipated. Just as regul...
November 21, 2007
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrial stroma and glands, which should only be located inside the uterus) is found elsewhere in the body.
Endometriosis lesions can be found anywhere in the pelvic cavity: on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, ...
November 21, 2007
Middle ear infection refers to infection of the tiny cavity in the temporal bone that contains three small bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes). Middle ear infection may be acute or chronic, suppurative (pus-producing) or secretory (secretion-producing).
Acute middle ear infection is common in ...
November 21, 2007
Psoriasis (pronounced /səˈraɪəsɪs/) is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapi...
November 21, 2007
Bipolar disorder is not a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated mood, clinically referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms, or mixed episo...
November 21, 2007
Asperger's Disorder is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder. Both Asperger's Disorder and Autistic Disorder are in fact subgroups of a larger diagnostic category. This larger category is called either Autistic Spectrum Disorders, mostly in European countries, or Pervasive Developmental Disorders...
November 21, 2007
Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae, or small sacs of synovial fluid, in the body. Bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, like muscles and tendons, slide across bone. Healthy bursae create a smooth and almost frictionless gliding surface. With hundreds of them through...
November 21, 2007
Aerophagia is defined as a condition when a person swallows too much air. This air is usually goes to the stomach. People with Aerophagia are believed to have excessive belches due to air swallowing. You probably also heard terms like constant or chronic belching or burping. These conditions are clo...
November 21, 2007
Peyronie's disease is a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis affecting as many as 1-4% of men. Specifically the fibrosing process occurs in the tunica albuginea, a fibrous envelope surrounding the penile corpora cavernosa.
In past ages...
November 21, 2007
Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that may in time go away. It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from...
November 20, 2007
Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions. In common and historic usage, alcoholism refers to any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages despite the health problems and negative social consequences it causes. Medical definitions desc...
November 20, 2007
Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known simply as Alzheimer's, is a neurodegenerative disease that, in its most common form, is found in people over age 65. Approximately 24 million people worldwide have dementia of which the majority (~60%) is due to Alzheimer's.
Clinical signs of Alzheimer's disea...
November 20, 2007
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterised by the inability to fall asleep and/or the inability to remain asleep for a reasonable amount of time. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic ...
November 15, 2007
While it is not yet clear if Alzheimer’s can be prevented, there is increasing evidence that you can take specific steps to help reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.
Head First
Good health starts with your brain. It’s one of the body’s most vital organs and it needs care an...
November 15, 2007
You can avoid yeast infection by following a number of very easy steps. This comprehensive article covers all the ways we found that you could prevent yeast infection. Here are some things you can do to help prevent yeast infection. To prevent a yeast infection in the first place, follow these gener...
November 15, 2007
Prevention is better than cure. We can make certain choices about our lifestyle that will minimise the likelihood of stress building up to crisis point, by choosing a lifestyle that recognises our needs, and balances our giving and receiving in life.
Get Moving
Exercise should no longer be con...
November 15, 2007
The following strategies may help to prevent high blood pressure and organ damage it may cause.
Decrease salt (sodium) intake: Read food labels so you know the salt content before you buy a product in the grocery store.
Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, canned soups, broths and salad dressin...
November 15, 2007
Keeping a diary may be useful to determine a pattern of triggers. Avoidance of these triggers may reduce the number of headaches. Triggers may include: certain foods, hunger, eye- strain, poor posture, stress, anxiety, anger etc.
Avoid situations that may cause a tension headache. This can includ...
November 15, 2007
Medical research has proven that diabetes prevention is possible. Studies indicate that people at high risk for type2 diabetes can delay the onset of the disease, if not completely prevent it, by losing five to seven percent of their body weight. It is best to prevent diabetes from developing in the...
November 15, 2007
Asthma is a problem where the bronchioles (air passages) become oversensitive to environmental triggers leading to inflammation and narrowing of the airways within the lungs along with excess mucus production leading to severe breathing difficulties. The number of asthma cases within the population ...
November 15, 2007
The best way to treat gall stones is to prevent them. You can prevent gallstones with increasing your fiber with any fruits and vegetables (water soluble fiber). The following is a list of recommended foods to eat: alfalfa, apples, artichokes, barley, beets, broccoli, carrots, celery, fennel, grapef...
November 14, 2007
Branding ones business, products, and or services can be one of the most profitable portions of an advertising campaign.
Branding is simply the symbolic embodiment of your product via a logo, font, color scheme, sound, or symbol. The purpose is simply to convey your message and bring to mind your...
November 13, 2007
Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells which are immune system cells in bone marrow that produce antibodies. Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve chemother...
November 13, 2007
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), is defined as a mental illness primarily characterized by extreme focus on oneself, and is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may cause significant distress and functional impairment. The term was first used by Heinz Kohut in 197 and is a for...
November 13, 2007
Munchausen syndrome is a psychiatric disorder in which those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma in order to draw attention or sympathy to themselves. It is in a class of disorders known as factitious disorders which involve "illnesses" whose symptoms are either self-induced or ...
November 12, 2007
A stye (also spelled sty ) or hordeolum is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. Staphylococcal bacteria are the usual culprits. Styes are usually harmless and will go away after several days on their own as your body fights the infection. Touching mucus from the nose...
November 12, 2007
Somatoform disorders are physical ailments (such as pain, nausea, depression, dizziness) or concerns for which no adequate medical explanation has been found. Somatoform disorders are physical symptoms that seem as if they are part of a general medical condition. However, no general medical conditio...
November 12, 2007
Social anxiety is an experience of fear, apprehension or worry regarding social situations and being evaluated by others. People vary in how often they experience anxiety in this way or in which kinds of situations. Anxiety about public speaking, performance, or interviews is common. Social anxiety ...
November 12, 2007
Herpes zoster, colloquially known as shingles, is the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, or VZV. The virus, one of the Herpesviridae group, leads to a group of painful blisters over the area of a dermatome.
As you get older, or if your immune system gets weak, the chickenpox virus may escape...
November 12, 2007
If you have Tourette syndrome, you make unusual movements or sounds, called tics. You have little or no control over them. Common tics are throat-clearing and blinking. You may repeat words, spin, or, rarely, blurt out swear words. Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disor...
November 12, 2007
Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression (pressing against hard surfaces), or sustained or awkward positions. Cumulative trauma disorders are also called r...
November 12, 2007
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme expressions of anger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand. It is currently categorized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an ...
November 12, 2007
Most cancers are named after the part of the body where the cancer first begins, and kidney cancer is no exception. As kidney cancer grows, it may invade organs near the kidney. Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys two large, bean-shaped organs one located to the left, and the other to the right of t...
November 12, 2007
Kleptomania is distinguished from shoplifting or ordinary theft , as shoplifters and thieves generally steal for monetary value, or associated gains and usually display intent or premeditation, while people with kleptomania aren't necessarily contemplating the value of the items they steal or even t...
November 12, 2007
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords).The larynx, or -gitis is often due to persistent acute laryngitis and commonly affects smokers. Because cancer of the larynx may cause hoarsene...
November 12, 2007
Leukemia is a type of cancer. Cancer is a group of many related diseases. All cancers begin in cells, which make up blood and other tissues. The disease usually starts in the white blood cells. The blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of the bone marrow make leukocytes to defend the body against infe...
November 12, 2007
Meniere's disease is a problem with the fluid balance regulating system in the inner ear. The exact cause of the disease remains unknown. It is defined as the symptom complex of; episodic vertigo (vertigo being the sensation of spinning or whirling), tinnitus (hissing, ringing or roaring usually in ...
November 11, 2007
The latest craze in skin care is also the oldest: herbal products. Once considered merely the eco-friendly choice of hippies, these plant derivatives are now found everywhere. The most highly reputed manufacturers have recently added herbs to their skin care lines, from cleansers to moisturizers and...
November 11, 2007
Acne is a broad term covering blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads. This condition can strike at any age. While there are many preventative measures you can take to avoid acne with good results, Acne affects most teenagers to some extent. However, the disease is not restricted to any age group; adul...
November 11, 2007
When people think of aromatherapy, one of the first aspects to come to mind are the essential oils. Extracted from various parts of plants, aromatherapy essential oils have a myriad of uses. Many possess various medicinal qualities from helping to treat acne to the ability to boost your immune sys...
November 11, 2007
Vitamin C is one of the most widely used skin care ingredients. The variety of skin rejuvenation / anti-wrinkle products with vitamin C is staggering. Do these products work? Do their claims have any substance? The situation is a little complicated. On one hand, vitamin C does possess definite, scie...
November 11, 2007
Vitamins, proteins and minerals are the general nutrients that are required for healthy hair. These nutrients are present in the food we take. Lack of these nutrients causes several problems like hair loss, thinning of hair, shedding, brittleness, premature graying, dandruff, and so on. Hence, vitam...
November 11, 2007
A little “How To” - First, thoroughly saturate scalp and hair using warm or cool water (hot water tends to dry out hair and scalp). Apply a small amount of shampoo (about the size of a quarter) to palm and rub hands together to evenly distribute. Now apply shampoo to scalp with the balls of your fin...
November 11, 2007
Your hair is an important part of your appearance. If your hair does not look good, your entire appearance can be ruined. All of us would like to have beautiful, silky, shiny hair. Hair is an important part of your appearance. Some people seem to have all the good fortune when it comes to healthy ha...
November 11, 2007
We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is great sometimes. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? With hair extensions, we can look and feel like a new person -- any time we want to.
Regular hair extensio...
November 11, 2007
One of the most popular trends in hairstyles is straight and sleek looks. If you have naturally straight hair you can increase the shininess of your hair by using the following techniques. On the other hand, if you have curly or wavy hair, then the following techniques will straight and add shine to...
November 11, 2007
There are a variety of ways to help you maintain a more youthful appearance. In the area of skin aging there is some useful information available on the internet, however there is also a vast amount of unproven and possibly unsafe treatments and product claims advertised. Many 'natural' remedies can...
November 11, 2007
We have about 100,000 hairs on our heads. Each hair shaft has three layers, with the cuticle, or outside layer, protecting the two inner layers. Curly and dry hair types are usually more fragile than straight hair, so you'll need to be especially careful about using heat styling products. Shampoos m...
November 11, 2007
Nutrition plays a vital role in skin health too. Specific foods such as those acidic foods. Water has long been considered as the most efficient natural treatment. One of the most common precautions when it comes to skin care is avoiding too much exposure to the sun. Your skin is another great way t...
November 11, 2007
It is Possible Reverse Hair Loss, US Scientists Say
Going bald? Not to worry. Don’t have to go after quacks either. A team of researchers in Pennsylvania say it is possible to regenerate damaged hair follicles. And they have successfully created new hair cells in mice.
Writing in the journal N...
November 11, 2007
If you want your eyeshadow to last all day long simply apply a thin layer of concealer before applying your eyeshadow. It will usually last you for 24hrs. Eye shadow is a cosmetic which is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows. Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one's eyes, compliments t...
November 11, 2007
Trimming hair is a personal choice. In my opinion here are only 3 real reasons for trimming hair.
1. To remove damaged ends or split ends.
2. For giving hair shape if it has grown uneven. (See link near bottom)
3. To change the style of the hair because you desire a shorter length or shorter pi...
November 10, 2007
Shaving a man's face is not any great accomplishment - you take a razor of some sort, scrape it over the face covering all spots, and you're done. But for a single mother teaching her son how to shave it can seem like one of nature's great mysteries. Don’t shave as soon as you get up. Shave with the...
November 10, 2007
Face lift, technically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure intended to remove excess fat, tighten underlying muscles and redrape the skin of your face and neck.
It can also be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping...
November 10, 2007
What is hyaluronic acid?
Naturally present in the skin, HA is found in most tissues of the human body such as skin and cartilage. The average adult human body contains 7 to 8 g of HA, approximately half of which is found in the skin, where it plays a vital role in maintaining normal skin structur...
November 10, 2007
For a smooth, wrinkle free, supple skin, it is very important to get a facial done at least once a month. It is not necessary to always go to a beauty salon for a facial. Summer is the time to give your body the healthy tan and protect it from the horrors of sunburn, baked and dry lips and even sun-...
November 10, 2007
If you are too busy to stop at the spa for essential skin care treatment, then try these facials at home to relax your mind and body. The process of cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, and hydrating can be done with some basic steps and ingredients.. Several forms of facial cleansers have been develop...
November 10, 2007
What is steaming?
Exposing your skin to warm, moist steam from recently boiled water, be it from a pot in your kitchen, an electric facial sauna, a sauna at the Gym or by application of a hot compress (a flannel soaked in hot water, rinsed out and placed on the treatment area such as the back and...
November 08, 2007
Summer is the time to give your body the healthy tan and protect it from the horrors of sunburn, baked and dry lips and even sun-scorched skin cancer!. There are some makeup disasters that can happen in summer sun and a relaxing beach noon that we do not pay adequate attention too. Drik lots n lots ...
November 08, 2007
Normal skin is neither oily or dry. The skin is fresh, clear and supple. The pores are neither too tight or too large. Normal skin types can tolerate the vast majority of skin protection creams. With proper skin care your fresh appearance is easily maintained. Makeup looks smooth and lasts well; may...
November 08, 2007
Natural skin care is the care of the skin (the largest organ of the body) using naturally-derived ingredients (such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers) combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers (everything from natural soap to o...
November 07, 2007
The care should be taken about these useful hands. Your great deal of personality is revealed by beautiful hands.
Well cared hands are noticed and admired by all. There are three points which can make our hands beautiful which are soft skin, beautiful nails and pretty fingers. Our hands are under...
November 07, 2007
Bath Smart Good grooming and basic beauty care begin in the bathroom. Bathing can be fun, not a chore and can make you feel fresh and glowing. Personal freshness is essential for everyone. The bacteria on the skin attacking the sweat when it reaches the surface of the skin cause body odder. Perspira...
November 07, 2007
Zinc is critical to the entire body's immune and repair processes. The study of skin injuries has shown a skin injury site becomes saturated with zinc within 90 minutes of the injury. Zinc levels increase to a peak on approximately the seventh day following the injury and return to normal at about ...
November 07, 2007
Skin care is very important for women and men of all ages. Proper moisture levels in your skin (epidermis) help diminish signs of aging and distress from the outdoors, and prevent frequent makeup and cosmetics use from diminishing the skin's glow and general health. American women are taking better ...
November 07, 2007
Although we use our eyes everyday, we rarely pay attention to them until there is some serious problem. You can maintain perfect eyesight for most of your life by following some simple remedies.
An Important Aspect of Health
If you were asked, "Do you take care of your eyes once a week or at l...
November 07, 2007
Whether you're packing for a tropical vacation or preparing for the summer sizzle, it's important to remember some simple steps to staying safe in the sun.
The enchantment with having a "good tan" and looking "healthy" has led many people, including teenagers, to avoid using sunscreen. How and wh...
November 07, 2007
As the body’s largest organ, the role of your skin is to protect your organs on the inside, to keep you warm when you are cold, to cool you off when you are hot, and to keep infections out of your body. It’s a big job, thus our skin is worth taking care of. It can be a challenge to keep your skin lo...
November 07, 2007
Essential oils are distilled from plant leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, barks and resins, or are expressed from the rinds of citrus fruits. It generally takes at least 50 pounds of plant material to make one pound of essential oil (for example, a pound of rosemary oil requires sixty-six pounds of her...
November 05, 2007
Hyperacidity literally means ‘excess of acid’ or ‘hyper-secretion of acid from stomach’, when taken in relation to GIT. But not all patients who come to the doctor complaining of ‘acidity’ suffer from hyperacidity in true sense. These patients complaining of ‘acidity’ can broadly be divided into two...
November 05, 2007
Going bald is a fact of life for millions of men. involves the state of lacking hair where it often grows, especially on the head. The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness' that occurs in adult male humans and othe...
November 05, 2007
Hypertension, commonly referred to as "high blood pressure" or HTN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word "hypertension" without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension. Hypertension can be ...
November 05, 2007
Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid—called bile—help...
November 05, 2007
Dark circles under the eyes are a fact of life. Many people assume they're caused by not getting enough sleep, and they're right. Dark circles under the eyes are caused by a very specific physiological mechanism. There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even m...
November 05, 2007
Depression (also called major-depressive disorder or unipolar depression) is a common psychiatric disorder, characterized by a persistent lowering of mood, loss of interest in usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure.
While the term "depression" is commonly used to describe ...
November 05, 2007
Freckles are small colored spots of melanin on the exposed skin or membrane of people with complexions fair enough for them to be visible.
Having freckles is genetic and is related to the presence of the melanocortin-1 receptor MC1R gene variant, which is dominant. Freckling can also be triggered...
November 05, 2007
Bad breath can be quite offensive. It is also known as halitosis. Many people are not even aware of the fact that they suffer from this problem.
Bad Breath is usually caused by the breakdown of proteins by bacteria somewhere in the mouth. Bad breath is not contagious, meaning you cannot catch it...
November 04, 2007
Okay, let’s “face†it. There are very few women in the world that are naturally picture perfect. Luckily, there are many make-up techniques that can help. Applying make-up should not be difficult. Mineral Makeup forms a protective barrier on your skin while still allowing your skin to breath...
November 04, 2007
Being hairy and showing it is definitely not an option when speaking about women. Even some men want to get hair removal – think at body builders: their fans want to see muscles, lines, edges, not bunches of curly hair growing all over. There are many methods of hair removal, such as shaving, waxing...
November 04, 2007
Here we show you tips on how to properly care for your skin, from the right way to wash your face, to the best moisturizers and UV protection. Skin is the largest organ of our body. With proper skin care, we can, not only keep it healthy but also keep it looking young for a longer time. Skin care ti...
November 04, 2007
Antiaging Skin Care For Avoiding Wrinkles
Antiaging skin care products are available today, but who can afford the extra $30 per month to keep the lines off the face. Women are more worried about lines, wrinkles, or sagging, around the face, chest, or other body parts than the men.
Thus consid...
November 04, 2007
Skin conditions can vary greatly, from the common and easily correctable problems of dry, dehydrated or flaky epidermis, to the more complex problems of premature ageing and inherited complaints such as acne etc. Accurate assessment of individual skin requirements allows personalised and effective t...
November 04, 2007
Hair can be considered a barometer of health because hair cells are some of the fastest growing in the body. When the body is in crisis, the hair cells can shut down to redirect energy elsewhere. The types of situations that can cause hair loss include hormonal changes, poor diet and nutritional def...
November 04, 2007
Although wrinkles can signify wisdom, most people nowadays would rather not have them. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, temporarily, as the result of prolonged (more than a few minutes) immersion in water. Wrinkling in skin is caused by habitual fac...
November 04, 2007
One of the best ways to deal with acne is to use antioxidants. They keep the skin supple and glowing, and also prevent the skin from ageing or getting wrinkled. The antioxidants, which are largely present in the epidermal layer of the skin, neutralize the nascent oxygen molecules that are known to p...
November 04, 2007
Makeup is an art where you use your cosmetics as paints and your face as the canvas to conjure up the desired look. Makeup doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple or as complex as you want and is as unique as the individual. Since everybody has a different complexion and look, no one s...
November 04, 2007
Is there a way to get rid of stretch marks completely? The best course of action is to avoid getting them in the first place, if possible.
Stretch marks are scars left behind when skin is overstretched, and fibers in the middle layer (dermis) have broken. They most often occur during pregnancy, ...
November 04, 2007
We all know that olive oil is wonderful and healthy for us to cook with, but what about its other uses? Truthfully, olive oil is another main ingredient in several beauty products you can buy on the shelf. See for yourself how you can make your own skin cocktails and save a little money at the same ...
November 04, 2007
Teeth whitening is the most commonly requested cosmetic dentistry procedure. Teeth whitening falls into the cosmetic dentistry category because it is designed to enhance your appearance by reducing tooth discoloration and staining to elicit a brighter, whiter smile.
Many people are satisfied with...
November 04, 2007
Epilation performed by laser was performed experimentally for about 20 years before it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilators, though technically not a laser, use xenon flash lamps that emit full spectrum light. Laser and light-based methods, sometimes c...
November 04, 2007
In the past cellulite has been widely interpreted as a fat disorder. However, recent medical research has discovered that it is in fact primarily a disease of the circulatory system that deforms the connective tissue. Cellulite is the expression used to describe pockets of fat which are trapped and ...
November 04, 2007
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find ...
November 04, 2007
Dandruff (also called scurf and historically termed Pityriasis capitis) is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Dandruff can happen at any age but is most co...
November 04, 2007
A mouth ulcer is a painful sore in the mouth on either the cheeks or gums. They usually appear red or yellow in colour. Mouth ulcers occur either singly or in clusters, causing a lot of discomfort or pain. They heal within 7 to 10 days. Mouth ulcers are different from cold sores that appear on the o...
November 04, 2007
Every woman at least once in her life called a quest for her very own perfect mascara. Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, thicken and define eyelashes, typically used by women. Mascara comes in three forms: liquid, cake and cream. Mascara wands are made of plastic and should never be shared. Masc...
November 04, 2007
Everyone wants to have smooth and beautiful skin. You can achieve this by gathering the following ingredients, and following the simple steps below. It's simple and takes little time. Apply a sunscreen to your skin and a chapstick/lip balm with SPF. Nutrition is also an important key factor. The sys...
November 04, 2007
Alpha. Beta. Acids, vitamins and derivatives -- All of these words sound more like stuff in a science experiment than lotions or creams for your skin. If you are having trouble deciphering the language of skin care products, never fear: This simple guide will help you understand the latest ingredien...
November 04, 2007
Beautiful skin, a beautiful body and a beautiful sense of style does not have an end once you hit 50s. There’s very little difference between the recommended diet and exercise habits for a 20-year-old and that of a 50-year-old. In fact, the only difference is that a healthy diet and regular exerci...
November 04, 2007
Treat yourself and your skin to some TLC. Give yourself a facial.
It's not only good for you, if feels great too. You can make a facial from ordinary kitchen goods. Here are some recipes which are inexpensive to make and you probably have the ingredients right in your kitchen. A homemade face ma...
November 04, 2007
The best way is to trim your pubic hair first and take a long warm bath before shaving. There are many different ways to style you pubic hair, so think about is before you start and be creative! It's recomended to shave your pubic hair the same way it grows to avoid ingrown hairs and avoid constantl...
November 04, 2007
Kidney stones, also called renal calculi, are solid concretions (crystal aggregations) of dissolved minerals in urine; calculi typically form inside the kidneys or ureters. The terms nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis refer to the presence of calculi in the kidneys and urinary tract, respectively..
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November 04, 2007
Genital warts (or Condyloma, Condylomata acuminata, or venereal warts) is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by some sub-types of human papillomavirus (HPV). It is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. Genital wa...
November 04, 2007
The word menopause literally means the permanent physiological, or natural, cessation of menstrual cycles, from the Greek roots 'meno-' (month) and 'pausis' (a pause, a cessation). In other words, menopause means the natural and permanent stopping of the monthly female reproductive cycles, which is ...
November 02, 2007
You may be experiencing sudden periods of intense fear and anxiety and are wondering what you can do about it. There are self help panic attacks remedies designed by experts that you can try. Many people with long term panic attacks have been cured by these panic attacks remedies and swear by them. ...
November 02, 2007
In gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits which are not associated with any abnormalities seen on routine clinical testing. It is fairly common and makes up 20–50% of visits to gastr...
November 02, 2007
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain i...
November 01, 2007
While there is no magic way to stop aging, there are steps that will help slow down the aging process. Aging is a natural part of life and aging skin basically comes from the wear and tear the skin cells face on a daily basis. One way to stop aging it to use a good skincare routine. No product on th...
November 01, 2007
If you are one of those unfortunate individuals who have dark circles under your eyes, you know how depressing it can be. Sometimes it seems that no matter what you do, nothing seems to help. Quite often, women resort to "camouflaging" by using high concealer. This may be something you can do as a l...
November 01, 2007
Some hair professionals may try to discourage you from doing your own home hair color, saying that drugstore hair color products are harsh and the results can be uncertain. But the truth is that you can achieve excellent results and save a lot of money by coloring your hair at home as long as you kn...
November 01, 2007
Hair normally has a moisture content of approximately 10%. If your hair’s moisture content drops below this level the key is to increase the hair’s ability of attract and retain moisture. This is accomplished by using moisturizers. Good one have "humectants" that not only replace lost moisture but ...
November 01, 2007
Anti wrinkle creams are special creams, formulated to help reduce the appearance of aging. There are special creams for different problems and different stages of life. There are anti wrinkle creams for people in their thirties and anti wrinkle creams for people over 50. Each one of us try various m...
November 01, 2007
Puffy eyes are a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors. The skin around the eyes is very thin and is full of blood vessels which make it very sensitive. Usually puffy eyes will go away after a little bit of time or some treatments done at home. Generally puffy eyes disapp...
November 01, 2007
Cellulite describes a condition that occurs in men and women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. The term was first used in the 1920s and began appearing in English language publications in the late 1960s, the earliest reference in Vogue magaz...
November 01, 2007
Any logical tea drinker will look at green tea and agree that it is good to drink, especially with the flavors that are available. However, green tea is much more than just flavored water in a cup. It has grown much faster and expanded its abilities to help you continue to be healthy. For those that...
November 01, 2007
Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely d...
October 31, 2007
As an amateur, it is necessary to join a proper gym, so as to seek proper bodybuilding tips for beginners from a trained coach. Many times beginning bodybuilders make the mistake of using the routines of professional bodybuilders featured on magazines, when instead they should be using a routine tha...
October 31, 2007
Here are some myths dispelled for you:
* Myth: Fat always deposits in the abs.
* Fact: The fat in your body will deposit where it is genetically programmed to.
Some people are apple shaped: they put on flab around the waist, chest and back first.
Others are pear shaped: they put on...
October 31, 2007
Three main factors are required to promote muscle growth:
1. Muscular stimulus. Resistance training (weight training) is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the muscle fibers.
2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish thei...
October 31, 2007
Body building products range from exercise equipment to nutritional supplements to CDs explaining proper lifting techniques to workout apparel, and any number of other categories. Body building has become such a phenomenon, in fact, that there are more and more sporting goods and nutritional supplem...
October 31, 2007
One of the most important factors to finding success with bodybuilding is your diet. What you eat can either make or break your results which is why it is so important to follow a diet specifically designed for bodybuilding. Unlike other diets, bodybuilding diets are specifically designed to provide...
October 31, 2007
There are many fine books, magazines, instructional videos and trainers who can provide information on how to perform exercises that build muscle. Whether using free weights, machines, cables or free-hand exercises, mastering the principles of resistance training is fundamental to building muscle. H...
October 31, 2007
If you are into the whole body building thing then you know that you do not and you should not lift weights without a weight belt. These belts are essential when it comes to lifting weight because they support your back. Without your back supported you can not lift weights it is as simple as that. S...
October 31, 2007
You only need two types of bodybuilding exercises to craft a really effective routine. Efficiency is a thing of beauty, unless you actually prefer to spend half your life at the gym, breathing sweaty air, and getting frustrated when you don't get results. Use your brain before your brawn, and you'll...
October 31, 2007
While ab exercises for a 6-pack may seem to begin and end with crunches and sit ups there actually are a few other options to achieve your goal. Whether you are already in good shape or not it is important to remember to do ab exercises for a 6-pack in a consistent pattern to achieve the desired eff...
October 31, 2007
In the present times, the trend of teen body building is gaining momentum, luring the youngsters to head their way to gyms. There are many benefits of teen bodybuilding. It can keep teen occupied and help them to develop good habits and discipline. Apart from looking good in front of ladies and beco...
October 31, 2007
There are a vast number of supplements available for bodybuilders, and it's no wonder that they become confused by what they should use and what they shouldn't. Some manufacturer's make wild claims about their products ability to increase muscle and bulk, but you should be aware that there are no re...
October 31, 2007
Bodybuilding supplements are substances taken by athletes involved in weight training or other sports to aid in the building of muscle mass or aid fat loss. Bodybuilding supplements may also be used to improve sports performance and improve recovery from events and training. One important distinctio...
October 30, 2007
Common misconceptions regarding the subject of weight loss are heard through and through in our daily lives. Women, for example, think that we men don't care about our weight, and that we don't go on diets as often as women do
Health Risks Of Male Obesity
The health risks of obesity in men are...
October 30, 2007
Green tea is believed to be a potential agent, which can help you to lose weight. Weight loss has become a serious matter in the present world. The possible reasons for weight loss can be many such as lifestyle factors, the diet and stress and strain the modern life. Let me start of by saying that t...
October 30, 2007
As a society, we have become more health conscious and concerned with weight gain so it comes as no surprise that there is a plethora of weight loss options, from dieting to elective weight loss surgery. However, for many obese individuals, it is not only an issue of aesthetics. Weight loss surgery ...
October 30, 2007
Natural Weight Loss is the Only Path to Permanent Fitness:
We as educated people need to start getting angry at all the junk aimed at us everyday. The average American sees thousands of ads each and every day for everything from diet pills to prescription drugs.
Most promise a quick cure for w...
October 30, 2007
It's the latest weight-loss pill or herbal supplement that has people talking and you wondering whether it really works. Certainly the appeal of losing weight quickly is hard to pass up.
But do these pills and products lighten anything but your wallet? And are they a safe option for weight loss? ...
October 30, 2007
It sounds so simple – no choices, no counting calories, no cooking. Just say 'no' to food, and start fasting for quick weight loss and other health benefits.
After all, Beyonce did it. She said she lost 20 pounds by fasting (and using a concoction of syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper)f...
October 29, 2007
Arthritis (arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55.
There are many different forms of arthritis, each of which has a differ...
October 29, 2007
Ringworm, also known as "Tinea", is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, and can exist anywhere on the body. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but generally is a reddish to brownish raised or bumpy patch of skin that may be lighter in the center, giving the appearance of ...
October 29, 2007
Psoriasis (IPA pronunciation: [sə'raj.əsɪs]) is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulat...
October 29, 2007
Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Asthma is achronic illness involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be tr...
October 29, 2007
Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sinuses. It's usually caused by infection. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may or may not be as a result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, viral, allergic or autoimmune issues. Newer clas...
October 29, 2007
Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Each year, it causes disease in approximately 650 million people and kills between one and three million, most of them ...
October 29, 2007
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organizat...
October 29, 2007
Aerophagia (var. aerophagy) is a condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, which goes to the stomach. It causes gas bloating of the abdomen and frequent belching. It may cause pain, too, which sometimes is difficult to diagnose.
Actually, the reflux of the stomach's liquid content...
October 29, 2007
Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma, there is no set threshold for intraocular pressure that causes glauc...
October 29, 2007
Alzheimer’s disease was originally named after Dr. Aloysius “Alois” Alzheimer, who was a German doctor that specialized in psychiatry and neuropathology. Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known simply as Alzheimer's, is a neurodegenerative disease that, in its most common form, is found in people over...
October 29, 2007
Tinnitus (IPA pronunciation: [tɪ'naɪtəs] or ['tɪnɪtəs], from the Latin word for "ringing" is the perception of sound in the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound(s).
Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually descri...
October 27, 2007
What is Yeast Infection?
Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina.
The Centers for Dise...
October 27, 2007
Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition defined as recurrent episodes of significant disturbance in mood. These disturbances can occur on a spectrum that ranges from debilitating depression to unbridled mania. Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder typically experience fluid states of mania...
October 27, 2007
What is bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa, commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder and psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation and intentional purging to compensate for the excessive ea...
October 27, 2007
Flatulence is the presence of a mixture of gases known as flatus in the digestive tract of mammals expelled from the rectum. It is more commonly known as 'farting', 'passing gas. Due of the fast and carefree lifestyle that we are living today, flatulence has become a common problem. Generally people...
October 27, 2007
Rosacea is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. It affects white-skinned people of mostly north-western European descent, and has been nicknamed the 'curse of the Celts' by some in Ireland. It begins as erythema (flushing and rednes...
October 27, 2007
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the mouth and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever. Symptoms may also include pain in the tonsil area and inability to swallow (dysphagia) and/or painful swallowing (odynophagia). White spots may also appear on the tonsils. T...
October 26, 2007
Bikram Yoga, also known as Hot Yoga, is a style of yoga developed by Bikram Choudhury and a Los Angeles, California based company. Bikram Yoga is ideally practiced in a room heated to 105°F (40.5°C) with a humidity of 40%. Classes are guided by specific dialogue including 26 postures and two breathi...
October 26, 2007
If you have a back problem, it's best to get an okay from your doctor before trying yoga. Back pain is often the result of a biomechanical imbalance in spinal structures. Yoga for back pain has been accepted by many chiropractors and back specialists. Before beginning yoga for back pain,consult your...
October 26, 2007
Excess weight gain has become a phenomenon in today's age, when lifestyles have become sedentary, and food more liberal with extra calories. Today our children prefer T.V. over their friends and play, merely a reflection of their parents who also somewhere prefer T.V. over socializing or even over s...
October 26, 2007
Yoga has increased in popularity in recent years. It has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve sleep and digestion, strengthen muscles and joints, and increase flexibility. Yoga removes impurities from the body through the breath, sweat, liver, kidneys, and digestive system. People who practic...
October 26, 2007
Children today are under a lot of stress. Homework, pressure to compete with other children, endless after-school activities, over-scheduling -- it all adds up. And just like their parents, kids today are turning to Yoga to help them relax. Everyday is stressed in some way. Yoga teaches you how to d...
October 26, 2007
Yoga Equipment, Tools, and Props may not be required when practicing Yoga but they have always been useful aids to practitioners. Take note that it is essential to feel relaxed and comfortable when doing the poses
The most commonly used and most easily recognized piece of yoga exercise equipment ...
October 26, 2007
"Pranayama is control of Breath". "Prana" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels prana represents the pranic energy responsible for life or life force, and "ayama" means control. So Pranayama is "Control of Breath". One can control the rhythms of pranic energy with pranayama and ach...
October 26, 2007
Yoga and Health are closely related. Yoga is a popular aid in improving both physical and mental health. This is basically the most common goal of people who practice Yoga - for health reasons. They want to ease their back pain, find a method to ease stress, or learn ways to deal with their health p...
October 26, 2007
The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process, which is largely an artificial condition, caused mainly by autointoxication or self-poisoning, can be slowed down by practicing yoga. By keeping the body clean, flexible and well lubricated, we can significantly re...
October 25, 2007
During pregnancy and breastfeeding your body works hard and needs more vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. In addition to fueling your own body and providing for the needs of your growing baby, the increased tissue of the uterus, placenta and blood requires more calories, vitamins, minerals and ...
October 25, 2007
Pregnant moms find out what is going on with your pregnancy each day. Justmommies pregnancy calendar is a daily pregnancy calendar. Find out what is going on with your baby during your pregnancy and what changes to expect in mom during pregnancy.
A pregnancy calendar is developed after years of ...
October 25, 2007
Weight loss in pregnancy is most often caused by nausea and vomiting (commonly referred to morning sickness). This usually occurs between weeks 6-16, although for some women it lasts for longer periods of time. It is often believed that the changing hormones in your body cause morning sickness. F...
October 25, 2007
During pregnancy, acne can both clear and get worse. In early pregnancy, acne often gets a bit worse but as pregnancy progresses, acne can often improve, possibly because of increased levels of oestrogen.
Some of the medications that are to be avoided during pregnancy are: Vitamin A derivatives, ...
October 25, 2007
The earliest test for pregnancy is a rosette inhibition assay for early pregnancy factor (EPF). EPF can be detected in blood within 48 hours of fertilization. However, testing for EPF is expensive and time consuming.
Most chemical tests for pregnancy look for the presence of the beta subunit of h...
October 25, 2007
Now that you're pregnant, taking care of yourself has never been more important. Of course, you'll probably get advice from everyone - your doctor, family members, friends, co-workers, and even complete strangers - about what you should and shouldn't be doing. If would-be parents happen to be pursui...
October 25, 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, destructive, and sometimes deforming autoimmune disorder. It is an inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue in the joints. Once again, the body interprets something in itself as foreign and tries to destroy it by causing a painful inflammatory respon...
October 25, 2007
Teenage pregnancies have become a public health issue because of their observed negative effects on perinatal outcomes and long-term morbidity. The association of young maternal age and long-term morbidity is usually confounded, however, by the high prevalence of poverty, low level of education, and...
October 25, 2007
There are quite a few things you can do during your pregnancy to help improve your and your baby's health. You can also avoid risks that can complicate or terminate a pregnancy. For example, you probably know that getting enough Folic Acid is important. But did you know it is just as important to av...
October 24, 2007
Is Green tea is good for weight loss?
Yes, believe it or not, more and more often you'll find green tea (or green tea extract) included in the compilations of many of the more popular weight loss supplements today. Tea has been used as an aid for weight loss. Drinking a cup of tea with each meal ...
October 24, 2007
Alcohol and weight is a subject relevant to millions of people who like to drink alcoholic beverages and who also either want to maintain or to lose body weight. It is uncertain whether alcohol leads to increase in body weight or if it does not. Some studies find an increase in body weight, some stu...
October 24, 2007
When you are trying to lose the weight that you gained during pregnancy, you will come across all sorts of weight loss tips. Some tips will work for you, while others will not. The important thing is to remember that no matter which tip or tips you follow, losing all your pregnancy weight gain is go...
October 24, 2007
Losing weight is just half of way to a healthy life. Maintaining your weight is also important part of your success. Successful maintaining of your weight is based on the same principles – eating healthy foods, controlling your portions and regular physical activity. Lose up to 10lbs in 10 days! "I ...
October 24, 2007
Thousands of people are losing weight the natural way by harnessing the power of natural herbs and supplements. Natural weight loss using herbs and supplements is not only effective but is also safe. Not only do you loose unwanted and unhealthy weight, but you make sure not harm your body in the pro...
October 22, 2007
Most mouth ulcers resolve themselves in less than a week. Only the most severe and stubborn cases where there are multiple lesions and extreme pain may call for more vigorous action. Normally various home remedies for mouth ulcer treatment will suffice.
Mouth ulcers are an indication of a run dow...
October 22, 2007
Did you know that menopause is not actually called 'menopause' until one year after your last period? Menopause, the word, is a combination of two Greek words which mean month and terminate. Translated literally menopause means "the end of the monthlies." The average woman reaches menopause about th...
October 22, 2007
Breast enhancement pills have become quite popular in recent years as more and more women are shying away from augmentation surgery. Due to the high costs as well as the risk of serious health complications, women around the world have been seeking out alternatives to surgical procedures. Search the...
October 22, 2007
An abortion is the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. This can occur spontaneously as a miscarriage or be artificially induced by medical, surgical or other means. "Abortion" can refer to an induced procedure at any point during human pre...
October 22, 2007
Infertility is usually defined as not being able to get pregnant despite trying for one year. A broader view of infertility includes not being able to carry a pregnancy to term.
Problems with ovulation account for most infertility in women. Signs of problems with ovulation include irregular menst...
October 22, 2007
Breast enlargement through breast enhancement surgery provides benefits beyond a more attractive, better proportioned figure. Confidence and self-esteem can get a significant boost, and clothing options increase.
Generally, when a breast augmentation is performed, implants are inserted in the bre...
October 22, 2007
A vaginal yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina.
It's estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Factors that contribute to vaginal yeast infection include pregnancy, ...
October 22, 2007
Diarrhea is a condition in which the movement of food through the digestive system is faster than normal, that happens as a cause of frequent and watery bowel movements. When stools are loose and without consistency is called diarrhea, is an effective way for the body to get rid of an undesirable su...
October 22, 2007
Diabetes is a lifelong, chronic health condition, in which the body is unable to break down sugar so the sugar levels are high in the blood, and also can't produce insulin or have resistance to insulin and therefore loses energy. The normal fasting blood sugar content is 80-120 mg per 100 ml of bloo...
October 22, 2007
Headaches: just about everyone has had at least one in their lifetime. There's a lucky few that have never had one. Headaches can be mild, tension caused, or the migraine, the most painful. There are cluster headaches, which is when you have one headache after another. They can occur daily for weeks...
October 22, 2007
Renal calculi, are solid concretions (crystal aggregations) of dissolved minerals in urine; calculi typically form inside the kidneys or ureters. The terms nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis refer to the presence of calculi in the kidneys and urinary tract, respectively.
Not all kidney stones caus...
October 22, 2007
An ear ache is caused by a fluid buildup due to some infection or pressure build up in the middle ear. Swimming, bathing, allergies or even cleaning your ear with cotton bud can lead to discomfort, bacterial growth and infection in the ear.
Most common cause of the earache is due to plugged ‘Eust...
October 22, 2007
Asthma is a chronic condition of the lung that cannot be cured completely but can be treated and controlled. Conventional and alternative medications both treat the symptoms and effectively control asthma. But alternative medications with their zero side effects and relatively low costs are preferre...
October 22, 2007
The basil is a herbaceous annual culture plant, ramified from the ground, 20-60 cm tall with hairy stems, round-oval leaves and white or reddish flowers.
Native to India, basil was held in great reverence and was used by Indians to swear their oaths in court upon.
In Italy, on the other hand, ...
October 22, 2007
Hemorrhoids are swollen anal varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, pain, burning, inflammation, irritation and itching, since the swollen tissues are difficult to keep clean.
There are se...
October 22, 2007
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55.
Getting arthritis, like many diseases, is one reality that m...
October 22, 2007
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) involves symptoms that occur in relation to the menstrual cycle and which interfere with the woman's life. The symptoms usually begin 5 to 11 days before the start of menstruation. Symptoms usually stop when menstruation begins, or shortly thereafter.
Premenstrual Synd...
October 22, 2007
An overactive bladder is a condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder. Overactive bladder causes a sudden and unstoppable need to urinate (urinary urgency). Overactive bladder is also referred to as urge incontinence and is a form of ...
October 20, 2007
Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters that usually occur on the lips, gums, or roof of the mouth. They're caused by the herpes simplex virus and are contagious. There may be pain or tingling one to two days before the cold sores appear.
Now having said that, do not be surprised if ...
October 20, 2007
Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine T...
October 20, 2007
Losing weight through diet and exercise is a challenge. It's too easy to lose your motivation when the weight is coming off slowly. Many people look for healthy weight loss supplements to boost their fat-burning without doing research and knowing which weight loss supplements that won't adversely af...
October 20, 2007
Obesity continued to increase dramatically during the late 1990s for Americans of all ages according to the data collected and analyzed by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).. About fifteen percent, or nine million teens and childr...
October 20, 2007
Also called: Bypass surgery, Gastric banding, Obesity surgery
If you're very overweight and can't lose pounds with a healthy diet and exercise, surgery might be an option for you. The surgery is usually for men who are at least 100 pounds overweight and women who are at least 80 pounds overweight...
October 20, 2007
You might want to consider replacing your Green Eggs and Ham with Green Tea and Ham the next time you break your fast in the morning - or any other time, for that matter. It appears that a green tea diet may hold at least a few properties of those golden elixirs, fountains of youth, and magic potion...
October 20, 2007
Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. At this time, menstrual cycles cease, and there is a drop in hormone levels, especially those of estrogen and progesterone. Some women decide to take herbal, natural, or plant-based products to help their symptoms. Some women turn to herbal rem...
October 20, 2007
Genital warts also known as condylomata acuminate or venereal warts, are caused by Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV). They generally occur around the genital area like anus, cervix, penis, rectum, scrotum, vulva and vagina. They are either flat or cauliflower-like shaped.
When you ask how do I get rid ...
October 20, 2007
For millions of people who suffer from arthritis, most turn to pain relievers. Reliable pain relief is a vital concern. The agonizing feeling by simply walking up the stairs is discouraging and can drive patients to be depressed. Arthritis is a general term applied to inflammatory processes in the j...
October 20, 2007
Bad breath is caused by odor producing bacteria in the mouth. There are certain food products like garlic and onion that are responsible for bad breath. The most common cause of bad breath is bad teeth. If you have dental decay at the roots of the teeth, then it is likely that you will suffer from b...
October 20, 2007
Aloe vera (syn. A. barbadensis Mill., A. vulgaris Lam.) is a species of Aloe, native to northern Africa. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 80-100 cm tall, spreading by offsets and root sprouts. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with a s...
October 20, 2007
Dandruff is a very common form of scalp irritation. It is actually a disease in itself, says Dr. Warwick Carter in his book The Complete Family Medical Guide, but most people describe a scalp that is shedding copious quantities of skin scale as dandruff.
It appears to be caused by a yeast-like fu...
October 19, 2007
What is the South Beach Diet?
Developed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, the South Beach Diet is self-described as "neither low-fat nor low-carb," but rather a method that teaches followers to rely on the "right" carbs and the "right" fats.
Like the Atkins Diet, this plan is divided into p...
October 19, 2007
Can Hoodia Gordonii pills really help you lose weight ? It's the newest catch phrase in the weight loss industry today. Everyone wants to be in on the secret, and still more are wondering about this miraculous plant. What does it do, how can it help you lose weight, and why wasn’t it heard of before...
October 19, 2007
Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body
Here are some great benefits of fish oil:
Some experts believe that taking f...
October 19, 2007
April 17, 2000 -- Got milk? New research suggests you should if you want to lose weight. The study shows that calcium -- three or four daily servings of low-fat dairy products -- can help adjust your body's fat-burning machinery.
The key is low-fat dairy sources, says lead author Hang Shi, a post...
October 19, 2007
Obesity in children and teens (meaning a BMI-for-age above the 95th percentile) can occur as a result of different combinations of reasons, including environmental and genetic factors. However, it's important to realise that weight gain, whether leading to mild or severe clinical obesity, typically ...
October 18, 2007
Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Another name for eczema is dermatitis. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. There are several different types of dermatitis, but the one people usually mean when they say eczema is atopic dermatitis. Atopic refers to a lifelong tendency to al...
October 18, 2007
From Cheap to Steep & For Every Skin Type
Some of the best cleansers on the market aren't fancy & expensive. But if you want the very best, you can pay for it. Here I run down the best face cleansers on the market today from cheap to steep & for 5 different skin types: dry, oily, combination, sen...
October 18, 2007
Did you know that even many centuries ago, honey was a noted facial skin care product that's an important part of the skin care treatment and even hair care of legendary beauties? Cleopatra was known to bathe herself in milk and honey. Poppea, the wife of Nero, used honey and milk as facial lotion. ...
October 18, 2007
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that uses a number of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to change the appearance and function of a person's body.[1] Plastic surgery procedures include both cosmetic enhancements as well as functionally reconstructive operations. In the former case, where aes...
October 18, 2007
Having a pair of well-groomed hands is as fashionable as any accessory you'll ever wear. The hands are constantly used to perform the simplest to the most grueling manual tasks, so they need special attention that oftentimes goes overlooked. Maybe you're in your 20s or early 30s and you think you ca...
October 18, 2007
Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours.
Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day an...
October 18, 2007
Epilation performed by laser was performed experimentally for about 20 years before it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilators, though technically not a laser, use xenon flash lamps that emit full spectrum light. Laser and light-based methods, sometimes c...
October 18, 2007
In the past cellulite has been widely interpreted as a fat disorder. However, recent medical research has discovered that it is in fact primarily a disease of the circulatory system that deforms the connective tissue. Read more about this in the instruction manual, "How to Get Rid of Cellulite".
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October 18, 2007
As beauty legend has it, it was the mid-1970s, in the aftermath of the frenzied Haight-Ashbury love-ins of San Francisco, that a quiet, little cosmetic revolution was born.
It was called "mineral makeup" – products made of all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth, without any of the c...
October 17, 2007
Bitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally. Clinical studies show that bitter melon increases the production of beta cells in the pancreas which leads to improvement in the insul...
October 17, 2007
Diabetes can develop during pregnancy in a woman who hasn't previously had the condition. This is called gestational diabetes, which affects two to three per cent of pregnant women. If it is not properly controlled, it can lead to problems for the mother or her baby. Pregnancy is a very special time...
October 17, 2007
Diabetes is a set of related diseases in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. the cells don't respond (type2). In either case the blood glucose levels get too high causing, over time, serious complications.
Researchers have identified several genes associated...
October 17, 2007
Diabetic complications are health problems caused by diabetes. Diabetes causes your blood sugar level to be higher than normal. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels and nerves Diabetic complications can be classified broadly as microvascular or macrovascular disease. Micr...
October 17, 2007
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in U.S. kids and teens, especially in those who are overweight. Some studies report that between 8% and 45% of children who've been newly diagno...
October 17, 2007
Diabetes mellitus is a very widespread disease today, but even then very little people have the right information on it. The reason behind the various misconceptions behind diabetes mellitus is the lack of proper knowledge on the subject. This article tries to dispel the various myths that are assoc...
October 17, 2007
Olive oil constitutes an important element in our products because of its unique composition. Olive oil absorbs UV radiation and is very efficient in lowering metabolism rate of the body cells. Olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types, hence its wide use in soaps, cosmetics and massage oi...
October 17, 2007
Stretch marks are scars left behind when skin is overstretched, and fibers in the middle layer (dermis) have broken. They most often occur during pregnancy, bodybuilding, extreme weight gain, occasionally puberty and are usually found on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, legs, and upper arms. Fresh st...
October 17, 2007
The importance of skin care cannot be underestimated. Did you know, for example, that the skin is the largest organ of the human body? Mostly we take our skin very much for granted and don't spend much time thinking about the skin’s functions and their importance, until some problem occurs or we inj...
October 17, 2007
Cosmetic surgery can prove to be a life changing decision for you. However, the recovery period is crucial for getting the best result. If you allow time for proper healing---which may span from a couple of days to few weeks--- you will be rewarded by the best possible result in the end. As such you...
October 17, 2007
Daily skin and facial care is much more effective in making us look beautiful than any cosmetics in the world Someone rightly said ‘Face is the index of mind’. Though the context of the usage of the term might be different, it certainly is applicable universally. For healthy mind, we need to have a ...
October 17, 2007
Choosing the right foundation is the first step to a successful makeup result. Perfect matching foundation can only be assessed by correct estimation of skin type, natural color and skin tone. Since most Caucasian, Latin, African and Asian women have yellow-based skin, they must buy foundation with ...
October 17, 2007
Ordinary dry skin (xerosis) usually isn't serious, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly, turning plump cells into shriveled ones and creating fine lines and wrinkles. More serious dry skin conditions, such as the inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis, can sometimes be disfiguring enoug...
October 17, 2007
Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, thicken and define eyelashes. Mascara comes in three forms: liquid, cake and cream. It also comes in many formulas, tints and colors. The general purpose of mascara is to emphasise, thicken, lengthen, and define lashes. Mascara is available with tube and wand ap...
October 16, 2007
Female hair loss occurs in more than one pattern. If you are a woman with loss of scalp hair, you should seek professional advice from a physician hair restoration specialist.
In most cases, female hair loss can be effectively treated. If you are a woman who has started to lose scalp hair, you ar...
October 16, 2007
One of the most frequent questions people with diabetes ask is “What can I eat?†After all, diabetes is at root a metabolic disorder, affecting the way your body derives energy from food. Myths abound when it comes to diabetes and food—one of the most common being that there is a “diabetes d...
October 16, 2007
Healthy eating is important if you have diabetes because some of the foods that you eat will affect your blood glucose (sugar) levels. The rest of your family can join you in healthy eating too!
Diabetic Foods
You can buy all the foods that you need from ordinary shops and supermarkets. There ...
October 16, 2007
Pre-diabetes is a serious medical condition that can be treated. The good news is that the recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program study conclusively showed that people with pre-diabetes can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level...
October 15, 2007
If your hair is thinning or falling out, you are probably anxious to find out why. Is hair loss due to stress, heredity, or some other factor? The answer is “yes” to all three.
Male and female-pattern baldness are normally inherited conditions. These tend to cause hair loss in men on the top of ...
October 15, 2007
Baldness or hair loss is typically something only adults need to worry about. But in a few cases, teens lose their hair, too — and it may be a sign that something's going on. Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person's sick or maybe just not eating right. Who says that only adults need to wor...
October 15, 2007
Zinc, iron, B vitamins, essential fatty acids, amino acids and other nutrients are responsible for hair growth. If these deficiencies occur ,for whatever reason, hair loss is likely. These deficiencies can result from many of the problems referred to in this article as well as poor diet.
However...
October 15, 2007
Baldness involves the state of lacking hair where it often grows, especially on the head. The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness' that occurs in adult male humans and other species. More than half of men and wome...
October 15, 2007
Hair loss in children is a more prevalent occurrence than most people imagine. At this time, there really aren't many locations for comprehensive information on the Internet that deal with children's Alopecia and other various forms of hair loss in kids. We saw this need and decided to meet it, for ...
October 15, 2007
According to The Washington Post, American hair loss suffers spend more than 3.5 billion dollars a year in an attempt to treat their hair loss. Unfortunately 99% of all products being marketed in the less than ethical hair loss treatment industry are completely ineffective for the majority of those ...
October 15, 2007
Dandruff is a common problem. You can fall victim to excessive dandruff at any age. 97% of Americans suffer from dandruff at some time. One out of every two persons in the world have problem with dandruff.
Historically termed as pityriasis capitis, dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dea...
October 15, 2007
Everybody has an opinion on hair loss, and nearly everybody has heard of a supposed cure for hair loss. The unfortunate truth is that there are no miracle cures, and there is very little that you can do to avoid hair loss if you are a candidate for male (or female) pattern baldness. Here we aim to d...
October 15, 2007
Loss of hair makes everyone anxious and no one wants to be bald. So everyone is always trying various methods to prevent hair loss. Here are a few solutions to hair loss problems. These tips will help in the regeneration of hair follicles but will not cure the underlying cause of hair loss. Since ba...
October 15, 2007
Mostly, hair loss occurs in man but it can occur in woman as well. Losing hair in woman is a very difficult situation, since woman always want to look attractive and beautiful.
Hair loss is a problem, especially to woman. Woman who losses her hair can cause psychological problem. It can make her ...
October 14, 2007
Walking is often recommended as part of a weight loss program. Find out how far, how fast, and how often you should walk as part of a weight management program. Learn how to burn fat and eat better. Most people are curious to find the answer to the question: does walking help you lose weight. Well, ...
October 14, 2007
"More for less" statements are usually followed by 30 minute infomercials that guarantee you phenomenal results with little work or "no money down". Well, there really is a way to burn more fat in less time, but the key is in defining the more and less variables.
It has become a struggle for most...
October 14, 2007
You've made the decision to lose weight as quickly as possible. You have your diet in place and you expect to follow it religiously. At this point, you may be wondering how much weight you can lose in a given week and whether fast weight loss can be dangerous for your body.
There are a number of ...
October 14, 2007
A calorie is a calorie. Eat too many... gain weight. Eat fewer calories... lose weight. Not so complicated, right? Wrong, for those who believe weight loss is more than a calorie equation. Everywhere you turn there are so-called new-and-improved ways to lose weight. Americans spend $33 billion annua...
October 14, 2007
Joining a weight loss program can be quite a challenge. It takes time, mental toughness and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. Regardless of which of the many diet pills or weight loss programs you decide to join, you alone are the one who has t...
October 14, 2007
Research shows that obese children are at increased risk from a number of serious health problems more usually seen in adulthood, including hardened and blocked arteries (coronary artery diseases), high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. When they grow up, they are more likely to be obese. Do you ...
October 14, 2007
Thousands of people are losing weight the natural way by harnessing the power of natural herbs and supplements. Natural weight loss using herbs and supplements is not only effective but is also safe. Not only do you loose unwanted and unhealthy weight, but you make sure not harm your body in the pro...
October 14, 2007
Modernization is wonderful, but there are also other factors in the modern life we live in that may subject our bodies to harm. Understanding what can harm us and what will help us will be our best defense.
Goji juice is juice from the goji fruit or berry and is more and more accepted as having a...
October 14, 2007
Despite many slimming pills being taken off the mainstream market they are still flogged over the internet to those with body image problems and low self-esteem. Diet drugs have come a long way since the addictive amphetamines of the 1950s. And while each new generation of skinny pills has so far pr...
October 13, 2007
Cellulite is a normal human variation that is viewed by a segment of the public (with the help of the media, some physicians, and salesmen of various sorts) as some sort of a disease. The term "cellulite" was coined in 1973 to refer to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on thei...
October 13, 2007
Organic skin care is one of the fastest growing areas of the beauty industry. It's estimated that by using a range of body and skin care products, the average woman applies more than 200 chemicals to her skin a day. Because it is the one layer of our bodies that people see, having healthy skin is ve...
October 13, 2007
Anti-aging creams are cosmetic products marketed with the promise of making the consumer look younger and reducing visible wrinkles on the skin. Despite great demand, most such products and treatments have not been proven to give lasting or major positive effects.
There are a range of cosmetic ...
October 13, 2007
Dark circles is common non-hormonal skin problem. Dark circles under the eyes are caused by a very specific physiological mechanism. There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even more things that can make them worse.
What Can I Do About Dark Circles Under ...
October 13, 2007
As a dermatologist with many years of experience treating skin problems, I can tell you what the major causes are. And I know the best way to provide good skin care and natural treatment options.
Exposure to irritants and chemicals in the everyday environment is one of the major causes. We live i...
October 13, 2007
Acne is a skin problem that is disturbing the mental peace of many people, especially youngsters. It is not a serious health disease and infact it is very much possible to get rid of your ugly pimples by sincerely following a few acne cure home remedies.
What causes Acne?
It is thought that t...
October 13, 2007
Every bride deserves to be the very special lady of the day and look her best. The hairdo, the makeup, the bridal trousseau and how the bride conducts herself is the focus of everybody's attention on this day and you will certainly feel much more comfortable, if you have already done the dress rehea...
October 13, 2007
Go for glamour with false eyelashes. Whether you apply a few singles to create a subtle change or full lashes for optimal drama, practice first'this is a tricky beauty enhancer.
Today’s false eyelashes are more natural looking when you learn how to apply false eyelashes following our simple step...
October 13, 2007
Anti-aging can be a difficult topic to address. A war is currently being fought over the meaning of "anti-aging" (as research, medicine, brand, or simply adjective) and thus even mentioning the term is likely to prejudice many readers. We will try to put this all into context while being as neutral ...
October 13, 2007
Eye shadow is perhaps the most beloved cosmetic of creative makeup artists. Since eyes is the most important focal point of the face, the eye makeup techniques and choice of colors for eyeshadow should suit the shape and color of your eyes.
When it comes to eyeshadow tips, they seem to be everywh...
October 13, 2007
The largest growth area in cosmetic facial treatment is related to aging. People are living longer and healthier and want their appearance to reflect their vital state of mind and health. The aging process begins when we enter the world and the effects of aging are evident in our bodies through out ...
October 11, 2007
Acupuncture has a history of over 2500 years and comes from China. It has now become very popular throughout Europe and Asia too.
Today people are moving more away from western medicine and moving more towards acupuncture, mainly when western medicine has no answer to their medical ailment or the...
October 11, 2007
One of the most common forms of arthritis is gout. Gout is characterized by joint inflammation accompanied by terrible pain and sometimes red, shiny skin covering the joint. An attack of gout appears suddenly, often overnight and most often affects the feet and ankles, with the most common area bein...
October 11, 2007
The word "freckle" comes from the Middle English "freken," which, in turn, came from the Old Norse "freknur," meaning "freckled." (Some speakers of Old English and Old Norse must have had a tendency to developing freckles.) Freckles are small brownish spots on human skin, predominantly found on the ...
October 11, 2007
Gain Weight And Muscle Mass While Minimizing Fat
While most of us who practice bodybuilding are trying to lose fat as we gain muscle, there are some people who are interested in just bulking up; which in simple terms means eating more and training heavier in order to gain muscle weight.
Contr...
October 11, 2007
Teen bodybuilding has gained increasing popularity over the years, where young teens hit the gym almost everyday. There's much upside to teen bodybuilding such as high self-esteem and confidence, becoming fit and healthy, and looking good for the ladies. Teen bodybuilding at the same time help the t...
October 11, 2007
The lower abdominal region is the area beneath the navel, while the area above the navel is considered the upper abdominal region. These muscles do not exist in isolation, and always 'co-contract' with the oblique abdominal muscles (the sides) and the lower back.
Contraction of the upper abdomina...
October 11, 2007
You only need two types of bodybuilding exercises to craft a really effective routine. Efficiency is a thing of beauty, unless you actually prefer to spend half your life at the gym, breathing sweaty air, and getting frustrated when you don't get results. Use your brain before your brawn, and you'll...
October 11, 2007
Are you eating your prescribed six bodybuilding meals a day and not gaining muscle?
Have you been blowing your hard-earned cash on body building supplements with techie names like "Nitric-this" and "Cell-Max-that", yet still fall short of getting the size gains you're after?
You're not alone. ...
October 11, 2007
You might disagree, but hear me out on this; the vast majority of myths about weight gain are mostly passed down from "gym talk" and so-called experts who know nothing about the body's workings.
Myths that lead to wasted time, frustration and if are taken blindly as truth, can really set back you...
October 11, 2007
When choosing how to arrange your baby’s room, take care that the baby will be comfortable and happy in this brand new setting. Most common mistake mothers to be do, is walk into a department store and start buying. This isn’t shopping smartly, and most likely you will end up returning 80% of what y...
October 11, 2007
As a psychologist friend of mine once told me if you don't feel stress in your life you're not paying attention. Everyone experiences stress, even pregnant women. What is not clear, however, is whether stress can have harmful affects on pregnancy. Anxiety and stress, while common during pregnancy, i...
October 11, 2007
Ayurvedic Herbs can increase breast milk production. Besides medicinal plants, there are lifestyle suggestions that were known in the ancient system of holistic medicine. Herbs have been a staple part of life for us as human beings. Unfortunately the more modern our world becomes the more distant we...
October 11, 2007
A look at how pregnancy affects arthritis, and how arthritis can affect pregnancy. Whether or not to have a baby is a major decision, even more so if you have arthritis. Arthritis does have the potential to complicate pregnancy at every stage, but with extra precautions and proper medical care most ...
October 11, 2007
When you hear the words "birth control," you may think first of the Pill, but birth control covers a much wider range than only that. There are many methods that a couple can use to prevent or delay pregnancy. This article will explain the different contraceptive options so that you can choose the o...
October 11, 2007
Don't wait until you conceive a baby, before you start a healthy eating plan. Eating healthy foods before you become pregnant can help ensure that you and your baby start out with the nutrients you both need.
Pregnancy brings lot many changes along with it in female body. During these 9 months m...
October 11, 2007
Whether you just found out you are with child or you have known for a few months, then announce your pregnancy to relatives and friends can be a lot of fun. Some may want to hold on till a trustworthy period during their pregnancy, while others desire to call right after finding out themselves.
A...
October 11, 2007
The damage done to the unborn child through the continuing use and abuse of drugs or alcohol devastates that child throughout their natural life. The teratogensic effects of substance abuse on the unborn child are a completely preventable tragedy, and we must all do whatever possible to avert this d...
October 11, 2007
Overview
Teen pregnancy rates in the United States have declined steadily in recent years. More than 60 of every 1000 teenage women gave birth in 1991 and 41 per 1000 in 2004 (the last year for which data are available).This decline is thought to be attributed to more effective birth control prac...
October 10, 2007
New bodybuilders very often overlook bodybuilding neck exercises. Others however, include neck exercises only at the end of a workout session and consider it to be of lower priority. They concentrated on building the abdominals, chest, biceps and shoulders to get the nice v-shaped sculptured look. H...
October 10, 2007
Burn the fat, Feed the Muscle is probably the best book I’ve read in my life. Why would a guy who’s already dropped nearly 300 pounds want to buy and read a book about burning fat? Because I believe in constant and never-ending improvement. I’ve been coaching people for quite a few years and with my...
October 10, 2007
The purchase and/or possession of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is illegal in the United States without a valid medical prescription. It is illegal in many other countries as well.
All the tests that were previously made on animals have demonstrated the fact that the side effects of these dr...
October 08, 2007
Many treatments advertise to be loaded with antioxidants but what does that honestly mean? You can see on green tea labels and skin care products that they are packed with antioxidants but many people have no idea what operation they actually perform inside the body. Antioxidants supply anti-aging b...
October 08, 2007
Cheek augmentation (or cheek implants) is a general term that describes surgery to enhance the appearance of one’s cheeks. The desired effect is to change the shape or size of the cheek to look younger or more attractive, or to correct flaws caused by birth defects of injury. The surgery is generall...
October 08, 2007
Defining eczema and dermatitis
'Eczema' and 'dermatitis' have similar symptoms characterised by skin flare-up, in which the skin becomes itchy, red and dry. The underlying cause of this is an excessive reaction by the immune system which:
*Causes blood vessels to swell, leading to redness
* I...
October 08, 2007
Natural mineral based cosmetics are safe, non toxic to the skin, and have the additional benefit of offering healing to skin cells. Everyone can search to find their personal combination of healthy products without excess chemical to bring out their natural glow of healthy skin.
If you want to se...
October 08, 2007
Definition:
Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus or other bacteria
Clinical Presentation
Cellulitis occurs as a tender, edematous, bright red plaque 5 to 20 cm in diameter. Generally, only a single ...
October 07, 2007
The principle of homeopathic remedies is known as the "Law of Similars" (or "Like cures like"). What this means is that substances that cause healthy people to get symptoms can cure diseases that have these symptoms.
In conventional medicine, the symptoms are considered to be a manifestation of t...
October 07, 2007
Have you ever thought of purchasing a breast enhancement program that can give you bigger and firmer breasts? Have you search the major search engines such as Yahoo, Google and MSN, only to find breast enhancement pills that can effectively work for your small breasts?
There are masses of website...
October 07, 2007
Cinnamon is widely used both in the food and pharmaceutical industry because of its antiseptic properties. The cinnamon bark oil is used as a flavoring for digestive aids, liniments, and oral care products. It is also used in many perfumes, soaps, and lotions. In addition, cinnamon leaf oil is used ...
October 07, 2007
Scents play a big role in our lives. Some fragrances may recall memories or transmit sensations. Who has not felt better after going to sauna with eucalyptus smell? Or associated flowers` scents to the feelings of calm and peace? Aromatherapy took advantage of this basic human instinct to treat dise...
October 07, 2007
Gallbladder Surgery! I have had only a couple surgeries in my life but I never get too excited to get sliced open by a doctor. And if you or a loved one suffers from gallstones; chances are you do not have to step foot in the operating room. Why?
You are feeling terrible with sharp pains that are...
October 07, 2007
Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, can be defined as the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the body.
How is blood pressure measured? How does one know if he or she has hypertension? Actually, most people know the answers to both these questions. B...
October 07, 2007
Whilst it is widely known in the western world as an alternative therapy for chronic pain, acupuncture for insomnia depression anxiety is a traditional method for the Chinese. Since acupuncture is an individualised treatment, controlled studies are difficult to execute, but those that have been carr...
October 07, 2007
A spark causes a fire! A rudder turns a ship! And citric acid cures a urinary tract infection (UTI). In life, we know that sometimes the smallest thing(s) can have the greatest effect. And this basic rule applies to urinary tract infections. Did you know that you can naturally cure (no medication ne...
October 07, 2007
In light of his new book being released, “Acupuncture Desk Reference”, David J. Kuoch, LAc details effective acupuncture treatments for 5 different symptoms:
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around joints. There are more than 100 different type...
October 07, 2007
Stubborn fat is a slow-metabolized adipose (fat) tissue. To burn fat, a natural hormonal process has to take place. When a fat-burning process is activated, the adrenal hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline) bind to special receptors in the fat tissues.
To improve your results in losing stubb...
October 07, 2007
Everyone seems to have a view on stress, it has become so popular. Are you stressed or does it not effect you at all? Do you believe that managing stress is important, or do you think that it is a 'buzz' word, used as a convenient excuse? Are you living outside your comfort zone? What is stress any ...
October 07, 2007
The pain associated with braces is often what scares people most about getting them. Mouth sores, cuts and deep pain in the jaw are common, especially in the early stages of braces. However, a few simple steps can help alleviate the pain associated with braces and make the experience more pleasant.
...
October 07, 2007
We often underestimate the health risks of alcohol abuse. Because it is a legal substance--and heavily promoted--we rarely put alcohol abuse into the same mental category as with drugs such as cocaine or heroin. Although you won't ever go to jail for possession, the health risks are just as great if...
October 07, 2007
The contemporary medical treatments have achieved a new facet with the prologue of laser techniques in the world of health and logic sciences. Lasik treatment is the other accomplishment that got the medical practitioners to find a new ground to invade and endow it for human betterment.
Lasik eye...
October 07, 2007
Too many people equate the end of a physical addiction and the end of a period of detoxification off of drugs or alcohol as the end of recovery, and due to this misconception, far too many people need to endure the pains of detox on many occasions.
What is detox?
To detox means to rid the body...
October 05, 2007
Acid reflux is a huge medical problem today. It is a disease that has made quite a headway in the last 25 years. Acid reflux is also called gastroesophageal reflux. Acid reflux is often characterized by a burning sensation in the stomach and chest area. It is most often recognized by its symptom of ...
October 05, 2007
120/80 being optimal. Have your blood pressure checked at least every two years, you can easily have it checked at most any pharmacy.
High cholesterol and high triglycerides
Having total cholesterol over 200 indicates a higher susceptibility to heart disease. The target should be to have an LD...
October 05, 2007
You may be sleeping at night or maybe working at your keyboard and suddenly an arrow of fire shoots through your fingers, blazes through your wrists, and travels up your arm, ending in your elbow. Your fingers tingle at the impact and then the wrist and the fingers become numb. Has this happened to ...
October 05, 2007
Another screening procedure requires only a small sample of the pregnant woman's blood, hence its consideration as a noninvasive technique. Blood sampling of the mother allows the measurement of certain chemicals that have passed from the fetus to the amniotic fluid and through the placenta into the...
October 05, 2007
Cars are the most visible signs of modernity in an otherwise ancient world. No urban environment would be complete without these four-wheeled machines. Most people see them as a convenience, enabling them to get from point A to point B without having to endure the crowds the rush hours associated wi...
October 05, 2007
With the complicated chemical structures that are located in the body, it's no wonder that nutritional advice and information is equally as confusing. The good news is that you don't have to be a doctor in order to understand what needs to happen in your body. By learning just a few things about how...
November 30, 1999
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in certain areas of a woman's face and body, such as the mustache and beard area, that creates a "male pattern" of hair. Women normally can have fine, pale, faintly visible hair in these areas, but heavy hair growth in a male pattern with coarse or colored hair is ...
November 30, 1999
African-American/Black hair in general is more brittle, coarser, dryer and curlier (nappy) than those of non-African decent. Because of this hair care for a Caucasian would be different than for an African, who needs to be more careful when treating his/her hair because it is more delicate.
Anoth...
November 30, 1999
Halitosis, oral malodor (scientific term), breath odor, foul breath, fetor oris, fetor ex ore, or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing – whether the smell is from an oral source or not.
Obviously, brushing your teeth after your night's...
November 30, 1999
Visualization is the forming of meaningful images in the mind: it is usually most effective when resting comfortably with the eyes closed. Especially when undertaken in conjunction with hypnosis, this natural ability can achieve therapeutic effects in several ways. Visualization is a powerful tool...
November 30, 1999
Predictably, many people - particularly overweight - have an argument against exercising. Many people claim that "Exercising increases the appetite." "So, if I exercise I shall feel more hungry, eat more and put on more weight. Therefore it is wiser not to exercise!" Hallelujah! Here you have a stat...
November 30, 1999
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids, salts, and waste products, it usually does not have bacteria in it.[1] When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, they cause ...
November 30, 1999
If your hair is oily, you have a set of problems that belong to you alone. On the otherhand, you just might learn that having oily hair isn't as bad as you thought. There are some plusses that you might not know about. Excess sebum on the scalp is the primary cause of oily hair. Care for oily hair t...
November 30, 1999
Heart disease has become the number one cause of premature death in the United States and many other parts of the world. Heart disease is also a debilitating malady that disables many people. Heart disease treatment methods are thus vital for improving the quality of life of people suffering from th...