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- Recycling Your Old Toothbrush
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] As a rule, you should change your toothbrush every three to four months or as soon as the bristles are frayed or bent. This is because bent bristles won't clean your teeth well and may injure your gums.
- Why Quackery Thrives
[Health-and-Fitness] It isn't surprising nowadays to find medical doctors who combine scientific treatments with quack nostrums like visualization, homeopathy, iridology, faith healing and other unproven healing methods. A study made by Dr. Barrie R. Cassileth, director of psychosocial programs at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center showed that 60 percent of unorthodox practitioners were actually physicians and 30 percent of doctors supported the use of alternative treatments.
- Is Your Doctor a Quack?
[Health-and-Fitness] Can you trust your doctor? Or is he or she a quack?
- Exercise Tips For Asthmatics
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] The overwhelming weight of evidence is that exercise is good for everyone. In addition, experts say that exercise is good for asthmatics as well. A small but growing body of highly convincing research indicates that exercise can directly reduce the impact of certain asthma triggers.
- Exercise and Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Just because you're an asthmatic doesn't mean you're an invalid. Carefully prescribed aerobic exercises are not only psychologically uplifting but can improve the respiratory capacity of asthmatics as well.
- The Lowdown on Colonics
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Colonic irrigation is promoted by herbalists, chiropractors and naturopaths as a cure for colds, flu, headaches, insomnia, memory loss, poor circulation and obesity. These people claim that constipation causes the body to poison itself through a process called "autointoxication."
- Does Chelation Therapy Work?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Chelation therapy involves the intravenous injection of EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid) into the bloodstream. EDTA is a chelating agent, meaning it binds or attaches itself to metals or minerals and takes these out of the body together with urine. It is normally used to treat cases of heavy metal poisoning.
- Will Crystal Rock Your World?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Crystal healing makes use of rocks to treat both physical and mental ailments. "Crystal consciousness" swept the United States in the mid-1980s but the practice dates back to the ancient Greeks who used the stones to treat wounds and ward off disease.
- More Fraudulent New Age Practices
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] The New Age movement has many questionable healing techniques that can hurt your wallet and potentially endanger your life. Below is a rundown of these unproven therapies which you should avoid: Iridology operates on the blind premise that diseases in the body are manifested in the iris (pupil) of the eye. Abnormal spots, lines and colors, we are told, reflect disturbances in the body which iridologists can supposedly detect and treat with vitamins, minerals, herbs and other products.
- The New Age of Quackery
[Health-and-Fitness] A New Age has dawned on us, or so its proponents claim. It is a time of spiritual growth, expanding one's consciousness, and being one step closer to the Supreme Being.
- Cancer-Fighting Bacteria
[Health-and-Fitness] The role of intestinal bacteria in health is not really new. Russian scientist and Nobel Prize winner Elie Metchnikoff believed that the aging process is controlled mainly by the presence of harmful substances in the intestines which interfere with the body's immune system.
- Ancient Toothache Remedies
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Consider yourself lucky. If you have a toothache, a cavity that needs to be filled or any other dental problem, you can easily get in touch with your friendly dentist.
- No Laughing Matter - Medicine's First Anesthetic
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Before the advent of anesthesia, having a tooth extracted was a nightmare. Patients had to bear the pain and there was little that the dentist could do.
- Dentist Who Excelled in Other Fields
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] The history of dentistry is full of stories of great individuals who have made significant contributions to the field. But that's not saying that dentists are limited only to dentistry.
- Strange Toothpaste Ingredients
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] It wasn't until 1873 when toothpaste - now packaged in a jar - was mass-produced. The modern toothpaste tube was invented in 1892 by Dr. Washington Sheffield of Connecticut and was first used in his product called "Dr. Sheffield's Creme Dentifrice." He got the idea after his son traveled to Paris and saw painters using paint from tubes.
- When Did Toothpaste First Appear?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Buying a tube of toothpaste today can be a trying experience, considering the number of brands and varieties to choose from. But in the old days, our forefathers didn't have that luxury and used whatever they had to keep their teeth clean.
- Who Invented the Toothbrush?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] For many of us, brushing the teeth is an indispensable routine that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay. But did you ever wonder when this important oral regimen started? Who invented the first toothbrush?
- Marfan's Syndrome
[Health-and-Fitness] Are you excessively tall? Do you have long bones that aren't proportionate to the rest of your body? Perhaps you have Marfan's syndrome. Marfan's syndrome (arachnodactyly) is a rare inherited disorder of connective tissue that causes defects in the eyes, skeleton and cardiovascular system.
- Excessive Growth - A Sign of Acromegaly
[Health-and-Fitness] Do you sometimes feel like a giant? Better see a doctor. It could be a case of acromegaly! Acromegaly is a disease caused by an increased secretion of the growth (or somatotropic) hormone. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain behind the nasal passages.
- Help For Sensitive Teeth
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] The sudden, sharp pain of sensitive teeth is familiar to most people. It is triggered by hot, cold, sweet or sour foods and beverages. In some people, it can be caused simply by breathing cold air.
- Can a Good Fright Can Make Your Hair White?
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] You've seen it in the movies. Heard it from your neighbors. Read about it in comics or the newspapers. And even English martyr Sir Thomas More supposedly experienced it: hair that goes white with fright or hair that supposedly becomes gray because of stress or worrying too much. Should you believe this?
- Do You Have Ringworm?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Ringworm is not caused by a worm. This is a fungal infection of the skin, groin or hands that you can pick up from warm, moist areas like locker rooms, swimming pools and skin folds. Ringworm of the groin is known as jock itch and is common in men.
- Don't Let Lice Ruin Your Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Where do lice come from? How can you get rid of them?
- Ease Your Way Out of Eczema
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Eczema is another word for dermatitis - a general term used to describe several inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis among others. A person may have more than one type of eczema but the most common type is atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema which affects 10 to 20 percent of the world's population. The condition is characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin that can occur in any part of the body.
- Preventing Diaper Rash
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] A diaper rash refers to the red, irritated area of the skin below the diaper area. The rash may appear all over the baby's bottom, genital area or certain parts of the skin.
- Radiosurgery For Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Those who want their varicose veins removed yet dread surgery may find help in radiosurgery or radiowave venotherapy. Dr. Larry Roy C. Tojino, a phlebologist or vein specialist in Manila, said this is done with the help of a small portable machine called a radiosurgical unit that generates partially rectified current in the form of radio frequency waves.
- Sclerotherapy For Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Whether or not you need vein stripping to remove those ugly varicose veins depends on your condition. For severe cases, doctors usually recommend this procedure which has a high cure rate.
- Hazards of Skin Peeling
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Skin peeling or chemosurgery is the process of eliminating wrinkles and other skin imperfections by applying burning solutions on the face. Mild superficial peeling or deep peeling can be done by a beautician or doctor using chemicals like resorcinol or phenol which burn away freckles and acne scars.
- Broken Teeth, Bad Dentures Can Irritate the Tongue
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Tongue-tied by your doctor's diagnosis of glossitis? Cheer up. It's may not be as bad as you think. To be sure, see a doctor if the problem persists.
- A New Way of Looking at Stomach Aches
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] In evaluating stomach upsets, the physician should not only focus on hyperacidity. New developments in research have changed the way gastric distress is diagnosed. Physicians must consider not only the possibility of hyperacidity but he or she should also examine how healthy is the patient's gastrointestinal motility.
- More Quack Cures For Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness] Many other quack remedies for varicose veins abound. A warm poultice made from the mashed roots of the comfrey (Symphytum officinale) plant is said to offer relief.
- Ways to Remove Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness] Varicose veins are annoying and in severe cases painful. But the frustrated patient doesn't have to waste money on quack cures if he or she knows how to deal with varicosities. These simple measures may help:
- Megavitamin Madness
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Megavitamin therapy involves the use of large doses of vitamins to treat various diseases. The practice started in the early 1950s when some psychiatrists began using vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid or niacin) to treat mental illness. Other vitamins, minerals and diets were eventually included in the treatment regimen.
- Will Niacin Cure Mental Illness?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Since a deficiency of vitamin B3 or niacin causes pellagra which is characterized by mental disturbances, practitioners of orthomolecular medicine or megavitamin advocates believe that large doses of niacin can treat schizophrenia. A careful review made by the American Psychiatric Association in the 1970s showed that this was not the case and it has deplored this practice. Later, the Research Advisory Committee of the U.
- Will Vitamin B12 Give You Energy?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamin B12 (cyano-cobalamine) deficiency causes pernicious anemia which is characterized by weakness, loss of appetite, poor memory and depression. The vitamin itself is not really deficient but it is not properly absorbed by the body.
- Rare Skin Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Do you have brown, itchy spots on the body? Chances are you're suffering from a rare skin disease called lichen planus.
- Causes of Vaginal Bleeding
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Do you have sudden or irregular vaginal bleeding? If this is accompanied by other unusual symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.
- Smoking, Alcohol Can Make You Impotent
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Are you a heavy smoker? Do you consume a lot of alcohol? While TV commercials make it appear that these are manly vices that are attractive to women, the truth may surprise you. These bad habits can make you impotent!
- How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] You're sick and tired of your dentures that give you a phony smile and fall out at the wrong time and the wrong place. You're embarrassed by your teeth and are considering getting dental implants - artificial teeth that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. But can you afford them?
- How to Do CPR
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] CRP which is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation is usually dune when a person's heart has stopped. It is often per¬formed with other life-saving procedures like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- Save Lives With the Heimlich Maneuver
[Health-and-Fitness] Many people accidentally choke on food or other substances. In the United States, this has become the fifth major cause of death with over 4,000 victims every year -- most of them children.
- Other Useless 'Energy' Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] You may have heard that honey and spirulina are good for athletes since they provide "quick energy." Unfortunately, that's not true.
- "Super" Foods to Avoid
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Athletes are constantly bombarded with information on how to improve their physique, build muscle and increase endurance. The majority of this comes from books, magazines, and radio and TV ads that promote various "ergogenic aids" - substances that supposedly increase vitality and improve performance.
- Does MSG Cause Brain Damage?
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] The Chinese Restaurant Syndrome (CRS) that is characterized by headache and nausea is more likely to occur in susceptible individuals who consume large amounts of monosodium glutamate (MSG). "This sort of adverse reaction after food is just as likely to happen with somebody's home cooking as it is in a restaurant. People who report themselves as being sensitive to MSG are people who always get some unpleasant experience after eating.
- Is the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Real?
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] How does the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome or CRS occur? Who are most likely to experience it? Is it a real problem or are people just imagining it?
- What's in a Kiss?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Dr. Henry Gibbons describes a kiss as "the anatomical juxtaposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction." In "Cyrano de Bergerac III", Edmund Rostand is more romantic when he defines a kiss as "a secret told to the mouth instead of to the ear."
- Why Babies Have Discolored Teeth
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Does your baby have discolored teeth? Are you worried that this might be a sign of a serious disease? Before you jump to conclusions, read this article first. Chances are it's nothing serious.
- Risk of Teeth Whitening
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Dreaming about having whiter teeth like your favorite movie star? In today's world, it's possible with the help of whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter whitening strips and gels, tray-based whitening products, in-office whitening, bondings and veneers.
- Dental Veneers For Whiter Teeth?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] If you have discolored teeth, you could benefit from dental veneers that can change the color, size, length and shape of your teeth. Dental veneers - that are also known as porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates - are wafer-thin shells that cover the front teeth. These are used to fix teeth that have been discolored due to root canal treatment, tetracycline or other drugs and excessive fluoride or other causes.
- Advantages of In-Office Whitening
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] The quickest and easiest way to whiten teeth is in-office bleaching or whitening. As its name implies, this is done in a dental clinic under the supervision of a dentist who uses a higher concentration of peroxide.
- Which Whitening System is Best For You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] You're unhappy with the color of your teeth. No matter how many times you brush and floss, you still can't remove those dark deep stains that affect your appearance. What on earth are you supposed to do?
- The Pain of Tooth Stains
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] A smile, they say, can brighten up your day. But the simple act of smiling can be embarrassing if you have stained or discolored teeth.
- Dental Grills - Are They For You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] What's the secret behind the sparkling smiles of movie stars, hip-hop artists and rappers? Aside from having clean, white teeth, many celebrities use dental grills - decorative covers made of gold, silver or other precious metals that cost from $20 to thousands of dollars. These devices - also known as "grillz" or fronts - snap over one or more teeth to give the user a Hollywood smile.
- Facts About Fluoride
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Can too much fluoride harm your body? Should you believe the bad publicity fluoride is getting from some groups?
- Is Fluoride Harmful?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] How effective is fluoride in preventing cavities? Is it safe to drink fluoridated water? Or can this cause cancer, birth defects and tooth decay?
- How to Prevent Diarrhea
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] What foods are recommended if you or your child have diarrhea? For starters, it's best to avoid those which triggered the problem in the first place.
- Preventing Dehydration From Diarrhea
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] For most of us, the normal reaction when "D(iarrhea)-Day" strikes is to swallow a pill or antidiarrheal medication. Manufacturers of these products often promise quick relief. But the truth is, none of them is necessary in case of acute or simple diarrhea which disappears sooner or later.
- When 'D-Day' Strikes
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Diarrhea or "D-Day" is not exactly my favorite topic. Nor is it likely to be the subject of normal conversation. But like it or not, the problem is bound to crop up sooner or later, especially if you're not concerned about the food or drink you're taking.
- Furor Over Fluoride
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Fluoride is a trace mineral found in apples, eggs, seafood and tea. Although nutritional requirements are unknown, fluoride is needed for strong bones and teeth.
- Everyone Has Dandruff
[Health-and-Fitness] The name "seborrheic dermatitis" may not ring a bell to most people. But almost everyone is suffering from its mild form -- dandruff.
- Selecting the Right Toothbrush
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Regardless of what toothpaste or mouthwash you use, good oral health depends largely on proper brushing and flossing techniques. When practiced regularly, these two important techniques can keep plaque and tartar (calculus) from forming and can do more for your teeth than any product in the market today.
- Do Women Go Bald?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Do women become bald? Yes, they do but the problem is not as severe as in men.
- Does Stress Cause Baldness?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] In others, hair loss may be a reaction to severe psychological stress. This may happen one to three months after a stressful situation. So if you've been under too much pressure lately, don't be surprised if your hair falls out.
- Dealing With Scalp Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Your doctor says you have psoriasis - a disease characterized by red itchy patches on the skin. But the more you scratch, the worse it gets. What on Earth should you do?
- Acupuncture For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Is psoriasis inherited? Can this disfiguring skin disease be helped by acupuncture?
- Computers and Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness] Can spending too much time in front of a computer lead to certain health problems? What are the risks involved?
- Swimming Good For Asthmatics
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] What sport is good for asthmatics? Experts say one of them is swimming that won't trigger asthma attacks. Aside form being fun, swimming is good for your lungs.
- Myths About Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] While knowledge about asthma has increased through the years, there are still many myths about the disease. Let's examine the more popular ones.
- Occupational Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Aside from aspirin, beta-blockers can trigger an asthma attack. This was revealed by Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center in "Modern Prevention: The New Medicine."
- Beware of Foot Detox Scam
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] It's a familiar sight in many malls and beauty salons. A lady (who may be dressed in white) offers to remove impurities from your body by means of an "ionic foot bath." The foot bath also goes by the name of aqua chi machine, bio electrical biofeedback machine, foot spa, energy spa and super deter foot bath.
- Improper Use of Anti-Microbial Wipes Can Spread Germs
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] In this day of instant everything, consumers looking for a fast way to clean their hands often turn to disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizers found in the shelves of most drugstores and supermarkets. These popular products are often advertised as "99.9 percent effective against germs" and supposedly offer a convenient way of fighting disease-carrying bacteria without going through the time-honored ritual of hand washing.
- Choosing From the Four ACE's of Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] If your doctor decides to start treating your hypertension with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which type are you most likely to benefit from? While all of them work the same way, certain drugs have an edge over others. For instance, if you're a man of few words but plenty of action, you might want an ACE inhibitor that does the same.
- Beta-blockers For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Beta-blockers are drugs which block the effects of adrenaline and other hormones that stimulate the heart and cause blood pressure to rise. They have been available since the 1960s and are being prescribed for a variety of medical conditions.
- Diuretics For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] The wide range of antihypertensives in the market is likely to confuse the patient. How do they differ from one another? What is the best one for you? The following guide will hopefully give you a better understanding of these drugs and make things easier for you.
- Drugs For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Should antihypertensives be taken for life? Doctors say this popular misconception has no scientific basis. Once blood pressure normalizes with the help of lifestyle changes and drugs, you can live without the latter afterwards. This is true provided lifestyle changes are continued even without drug therapy.
- When to Treat Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] When your blood pressure is over 140/90 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury), lifestyle changes might not be able to bring it back to normal levels. If after three or six months there is no improvement, you need medicines to control the condition.
- More Drugless Ways to Control Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Here are more ways to control hypertension without the use of drugs. These guidelines were issued by the Department of Health (DOH) in Manila and are recommended for those with mild hypertension (those with a reading of 140/90) who have no underlying disease.
- Drugless Ways to Fight Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] If you have hypertension, what factors are within your control? First, make sure that you're not taking any drug that can increase your blood pressure.
- Complications of Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] The symptoms of hypertension include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, ringing in the ears and frequent nosebleeds. But not all people experience these.
- Stress and Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] What causes blood pressure to rise? Some people still believe that this is due to nervousness or stress. While anxiety or tension may temporarily make your blood pressure rise, there is no evidence that they are solely responsible for the condition. In short, your personality has nothing to do with your persistently elevated readings.
- Why Implants Are Better Than Dentures
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Anyone who has worn dentures knows just how bad they can be. Being foreign to the mouth, dentures can irritate the gums and cause pain. They have a tendency to wobble or slip while you are talking, eating or laughing.
- Preparing For Implant Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Before Mrs. Manolita S. Silvestre, a businesswoman from Manila, received her first set of dental implants for her lower jaw, she was carefully screened for underlying problems. This is to ensure that the person receiving the implant is physically and mentally fit.
- Oral Implants For Healthy Smile
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Mrs. Manolita S. Silvestre, a businesswoman from Manila, has a lot to smile about nowadays. Her speech has improved, she looks a lot better than before, and her confidence is up by a hundred percent.
- Fighting Fire With Fire (Extinguishers)
[Home-Improvement] While smoke detectors can warn you of a fire, you can't use them to fight the blaze. That's why you need a good fire extinguisher. But it's not enough that you have one. Some fire extinguishers work only for certain fires and using them indiscriminately could spread rather than control the fire.
- Stay Alive With Smoke Detectors
[Home-Improvement] No one wants to have a fire. But when it happens, your chances of controlling the blaze and escaping death are greater if you have a smoke detector and fire extinguisher. These two important gadgets should be in every home.
- Do Computers Cause Cancer?
[Computers-and-Technology] Worried that heavy computer work may be hard on your eyes? Experts say anti-glare screens may help provided you buy the right type.
- Computers and Vision Problems
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Computers have made life easier for man but they have also bred a lot of unfounded fears. One popular belief is that computer work can damage the eyes. It's easy to understand why some people think so.
- Vitamin D For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Oral doses of vitamin D have been considered as a treatment for psoriasis. This was sparked by experiments with cholecalciferol or 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25 (OH)2D3), the active form of vitamin D made in the kidney, which showed promise in treating widespread psoriasis.
- More Tips on Steroids Use For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] The more potent the steroid, the greater potential for skin damage. That's why steroids should be used with caution, especially if you have psoriasis.
- Risk and Rewards of Steroids For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Steroids are anti-inflammatory agents which are available in creams and ointments and come in different strengths. They are normally applied to the skin on a daily basis and are ideal for treating limited areas of psoriasis and sensitive areas like the face, groin and breast.
- Dealing With Anthralin Strains
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Anthralin can improve the appearance of patients with psoriasis but it has a number of side effects. One of them is staining.
- Anthralin For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Anthralin is a synthetic compound that is used for severe psoriasis. It will help those with stable plaque type psoriasis.
- Deadly Psoriasis Remedy
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] When everything else fails, the person plagued with psoriasis can turn to methotrexate. This drug, which can be taken either by mouth or by intramuscular injection, was initially used to treat certain cancers in the late 1940s.
- Ultraviolet A Therapy For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] For severe or disabling psoriasis that doesn't respond to ultraviolet B treatment (that I discussed in my previous article), PUVA therapy may be considered. This is short for psoralen ultraviolet light type A treatment.
- Enhancing the Effects of Phototherapy For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] To enhance the effects of phototherapy or ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy, patients with psoriasis may be instructed to take a tar bath prior to exposure. Or the physician may prescribe other additional topical agents to be used with UVB therapy.
- Effects of Tar Therapy For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] For severe cases of psoriasis, tar can be used in combination with ultraviolet light type B (UVB) which is known as the Goeckerman Regimen. Here, the patient is exposed to UVB light in a cabinet which contains light tubes two hours after tar is applied to the skin. Since tar increases the skin's sensitivity to light, it enhances the effects of UVB therapy and can make the lesions disappear for a few weeks to a year.
- Treating Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] In the course of searching for a cure, the psoriatic patient may encounter other weird or wacky treatments. My advice: don't be conned into trying experimental therapies unless instructed by a reliable physician. You might regret it later.
- Are Fish Oils Effective For Psoriasis?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Fish oil supplements continue to be sold in the market in spite of the fact that there is no use for them. In its campaign against quackery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prohibited products from saying that they can prevent and/or treat diseases since "there is inadequate scientific evidence to support any health claims on fish oils.
- Niacin For Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Vitamin B3 (niacin or nicotinic acid) is also touted as a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. If only that were true! Unfortunately, this B vitamin is toxic in high doses and may harm rather than help psoriatics. This has been the sad experience of those taking 100 milligrams or more daily.
- More Phony Psoriasis Cures
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is another herb said to control psoriasis flare-ups. Its active components are the alkaloids hydrastine and berberine.
- Controlling Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Drugs that treat high blood pressure are either short-acting or long-acting. The former won't control blood pressure throughout the day. To do this, you have to increase the dosage or take it several times a day.
- Bottled Water Causes Cavities in Kids
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Children who drink bottled water are more likely to develop cavities. This startling revelation comes from British researchers who said that the fluoride levels in bottled water are too low to protect kids' teeth. At the World Dental Congress in Montreal, Canada, researchers said health-conscious parents who think bottled water is better than tap water often give their children the former.
- When to Use Drugs For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] If in spite of everything you've done, your blood pressure remains high, it's time to use drugs. There are many antihypertensive medications today and your doctor may prescribe any of the following: Diuretics - that rid the body of excess fluid and water. Beta -blockers - that reduce the heart rate and the amount of blood flowing from the heart.
- Get High and Die With Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] What's the ideal blood pressure? That's difficult to answer since blood pressure varies from person to person depending on age, sex, race and the environment.
- More Home Remedies For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Is your high blood pressure bringing you down? Don't worry. There are many ways to control it. Here are more life-saving tips to lower your blood pressure and add years to your life.
- The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] If there's one disease most people are unaware of, it's high blood pressure or hypertension. And many are paying the price for their ignorance.
- How to Beat Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] There's nothing you can do about your race, age and sex which are non-modifiable factors in hypertension. However, you can do something about the other modifiable factors.
- Risk Factors For Hypertension
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Ironically while we know that hypertension can kill, we don't know why it happens. In 95 percent of cases, there is no underlying cause - the reason why it's called primary or essential hypertension. In the remaining 5 percent of cases, the problem can be traced to kidney or heart disease and is known as secondary hypertension.
- Brushing Prevents Heart Attacks
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] What's the simplest way to prevent a heart attack? Just keep your mouth clean by means of brushing and flossing. Experts say this simple act could save your life.
- Huxley's Blunder
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Dr. William Horatio Bates died in 1931 but his wild theories are still with us. Among other things, he wrongly believed that eye exercises could correct vision problems and people could get along without eyeglasses.
- Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer
[Cancer:Prostate-Cancer] One scare story about vasectomy is that it causes prostate cancer. This began when two new studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that men who had a vasectomy more than 20 years earlier faced an 89 percent greater risk of prostate cancer than those who have not undergone the procedure.
- Sterilization For Birth Control?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Sterilization as a means of contraception was practiced for a long time. After learning that castrating animals prevented pregnancy, early Chinese doctors did the same thing to men and were successful in their attempts.
- Are Hormonal Implants Effective?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The history of contraception reached a new high with the development of hormonal implants. One popular brand is Norplant which is more effective than the pill and has other advantages as well. There is no need to take any medication daily or use any physical device. What's more, Norplant is effective for five years from the time it is used which makes it a worry-free method.
- Does the Pill Cause Cancer?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Like other drugs, the modern birth control pill is not entirely free of side effects. Weight gain, nausea and vomiting have been reported. So have irregular bleeding and a feeling of fullness in the breasts and pelvis.
- Problems With Early Pills
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] What are the benefits of oral contraceptives? In addition to being highly effective, it is convenient and easy to use. Pill users are also protected from severe pelvic infections and other diseases. What's more, the pill decreases menstrual cramps and blood loss.
- Getting to Know the Pill
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Of all the contraceptive methods we've discussed in this series, none is more effective and more controversial than the pill. Next to the condom, the pill is perhaps the most misunderstood contraceptive in the market. But that hasn't stopped it from being the most popular at the same time.
- The Billings Birth Control Method
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The Billings or mucus inspection method was named after John and Evelyn Billings - two Australian doctors who developed the method in 1953. It is based on the examination of the vaginal and cervical mucus which change as hormone levels vary during the course of the woman's menstrual cycle.
- Natural Family Planning Methods
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Natural Family Planning methods (NFP) are variations of the rhythm method. This covers techniques used to determine a woman's fertile and infertile periods within her menstrual cycles.
- Problems With IUDs
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] What makes the intrauterine device (IUD) a convenient contraceptive? Aside from being highly effective when used properly, this device does not interrupt intercourse and has long-lasting contraceptive effects.
- How IUDs Work
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Improvements in materials and design eventually led to the intrauterine device's (IUD) acceptance as a contraceptive measure. For years, it was recognized as a safe and effective device with peak sales in the United States between 1965 and 1973.
- Caring For Condoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] How long do condoms last? Packaged condoms have a shelf life of about two years. Stored properly, they can last up to five years.
- How Condoms Prevent HIVs
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] How does a condom prevent AIDS? Examined under a microscope, the surface of a latex condom has no pores. Even when stretched, it remains pore-free.
- How to Use a Condom
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Another safety measure condom manufacturers must meet is the airburst test. Here, the condom is inflated until it bursts. By doing this, researchers can measure how much pressure and volume of air it can withstand before breaking.
- Can You Trust Condoms?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Condoms come in a variety of styles and colors. Some have a reservoir tip to catch semen while others - the so-called "ticklers" - have rubber projections which supposedly increase vaginal stimulation.
- A Close Look at Condoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The condom has a colorful history. Cave paintings show that it was used during prehistoric times. Historians have no idea what the early condoms were made of but the ancient Romans made theirs from the guts and bladders of animals. In addition to being elastic, animal cecum had a fineness and strength which made it an excellent sheath.
- Scouting For Spermicides
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The list of substances women have placed in the vagina to prevent pregnancy is endless. In the early days, it was common to douche the vagina with wine mixed with garlic and fennel, a plant with yellow flowers. This was done by means of instruments made from the horns of animals or the bills of birds. Others exposed the vagina to fumes or gases to stop pregnancy.
- Disadvantages of Diaphragms
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Owing to the side effects experienced by some pill and IUD (intrauterine device) users, women turned to the diaphragm or cervical cap as a means of contraception. Unlike other birth control methods, these barrier devices have no serious side effects and may protect women against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In the presence of an STD, these devices reduce the likelihood that the disease will lead to pelvic infection.
- Barrier Methods of Contraception
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The barrier methods of birth control work by preventing the sperm from reaching the egg. The idea of inserting something into the vagina to prevent pregnancy is not new. Such devices were called pessaries and they were used by the ancient Egyptians.
- Can Breastfeeding Prevent Pregnancy?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Thinking of using the withdrawal method as a means of birth control? Think again for this method is unreliable and risky as I pointed out in my previous article.
- How Effective is the Withdrawal Method?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] The withdrawal method, also known as coitus interruptus or onanism, is the oldest method of birth control. It got its name from Onan whose story is told in Genesis 38:8-10.
- Contraceptives - Tablets and Sponges
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Spermicides are contraceptive tablets or suppositories that are placed in the vagina prior to intercourse. These substances are activated by vaginal secretions and kill sperm to prevent pregnancy.
- Are Homosexuals Born Or Bred?
[Relationships:Gay-Lesbian] What causes homosexuality? What drives a man to be attracted to his own sex? Are homosexuals born or bred?
- Sex-Change Surgery For Transsexuals
[Relationships:Gay-Lesbian] Some people are so repulsed their sex organs that they want to get rid of them. These are the people who feel that they were born with the wrong sex and are trapped in the wrong body. Such individuals are called transsexuals.
- Is AIDS a Homosexual Disease?
[Relationships:Gay-Lesbian] Do gays behave oddly? Are they responsible for the spread of AIDS? Get the facts below as we unearth more myths about homosexuality.
- Are Mouthwashes Effective?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] How does one deal with bad breath? For most people, the easiest way would be to grab the biggest bottle of the most popular mouthwash. Others rely on candy mints and breath sprays for relief.
- Other Causes of Bad Breath
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Bad breath gets worse with poor dental hygiene, a common problem in spite of the presence of several brands of toothpastes and mouthwashes. Millions of people around the world have bad teeth due to a poor diet and bad dental practices. Bad breath that emanates from the mouth may be caused by periodontitis, denture problems, tongue disorders or tooth decay.
- Do Mouthwashes Cause Oral Cancer?
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Aside from being ineffective, there are other problems associated with mouthwashes. One of these is an allergic reaction. The colorings and flavorings used in most commercial mouthwashes are potential allergens. One common ingredient is alcohol which has been linked to mouth and throat cancers.
- Banishing Bad Breath
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] In Genesis, we are told that God gave man the breath of life. If so, perhaps Satan is responsible for what happened afterwards. For man soon became conscious of his breath and things have never been the same ever since.
- Poor Oral Health Affects Billions Worldwide
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Dental cavities and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common oral diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Gum diseases include gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (where pus-filled pockets from between the teeth and gum) that affect many adults. Dental cavities, on the other hand, affect 60 - 90 percent of schoolchildren worldwide.
- Preventing Periodontal Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Do your gums bleed whenever you brush your teeth? See a dentist at once. You could be suffering from gingivitis - the first stage of periodontitis or periodontal disease.
- Guide to Safe to Use Insecticides
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] For effective pest control, make it a habit to read the insecticide's label. This contains valuable information on the product's ingredients, applications, limitations and safe use.
- Kinds of Insecticides
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Household insecticides come in different formulations like aerosols, baits, powders, coils and mats, But they all contain poisons that cause nerve disorders in pests, leading to their deaths. These poisons act in different ways.
- Other Controversial Insecticides
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Another controversial insecticide is 2,2-dichloro-vinyl dimethyl phosphate, better known as dichlorvos or DDVP. This chemical has been used since 1948 but has never been fully tested for safety. It is highly toxic to insects and - some believe - even to man.
- The Trouble With Deet
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] In my previous article, you learned that deet is an effective insect repellent. But that protection comes with a price since deet can cause serious side effects if high concentrations are used.
- Choosing an Insect Repellent
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] For most people, insect bites are a minor annoyance. The area may swell and itch for a while and then return to normal later.
- Natural Ways to Repel Insects
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Bothered by flies, mosquitoes and other bugs? The best protection from pests is prevention. You can easily avoid insects and the diseases they bring by following a few simple steps.
- Menacing Mosquitoes
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] If there's one insect that's always in the news, it's the lowly mosquito. In 1933, this bug was responsible for the St. Louis epidemic of encephalitis (sleeping sickness) in the United States.
- How to Eliminate Bedbugs
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Bedbugs may be small but they sure are terrible since they cause a lot of trouble. They can transmit diseases like kala-azar and tularemia. The former is a parasitic disease characterized by fever, anemia, enlargement of the liver and spleen, and edema.
- Bloodsucking Bugs
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] It's not nice having bugs in your bed. More so if they're capable of sucking your blood and leaving you with a lot of diseases. But that's exactly what the bedbug does unless you know how to control it.
- More Way to Stop Mosquitoes
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] As you've learned in our previous article, mosquitoes spell trouble. They bring lots of diseases - many of which are fatal to man.
- How to Stop Mosquitoes
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Encephalitis is a rare inflammatory disease of the brain caused by a viral infection. Some 1,500 to 2,000 cases are reported yearly in the United States.
- More Diseases From Mosquitoes
[Health-and-Fitness] Dengue or hemorrhagic (H) fever affects more than 85 countries and epidemics have occurred in the United States, Australia, Egypt, and Southeast Asia. More than 100,000 cases are reported in Thailand yearly.
- Protect Yourself From Filthy Flies
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Flies are filthy and transmit many diseases. Although it's impossible to eliminate every fly from the face of the earth, you can minimize the harm they do with these practical steps.
- Is Minoxidil Safe?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Will minoxidil help bald people grow hair? More importantly, is it safe? Clinical trials conducted by Upjohn researchers paint a rosy picture but initial results have been questioned by other researchers.
- Will Minoxidil Help Hair Grow?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] If you're bald and are afraid to try surgical approaches to the problem, there is another possible solution. It goes by the name of minoxidil and it may help in some cases.
- Side Effects of Minoxidil
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Minoxidil is a troublesome drug when it is used to control hypertension. Can the same be said of the topical solution that bald people are using?
- Diseases From Flies
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] The common housefly - Musca domestica - lives for only a few weeks. But in that short time, the adult female can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. In warm weather, those eggs hatch in eight to 10 hours, creating new flies that continue breeding.
- Bug-Eyed Monsters
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Our innate fear of insects and things that crawl in the night was exploited by the early science fiction (SF) writers in the 1940s. These creepy creatures were often portrayed as alien invaders who menaced scantily-clad females - a scene that dominated the garish covers of the SF pulps for a while.
- The Bugs in Barton's Home
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] When John Barton's son moved into his new home in Kent in 1555, he was not alone. Barton's End - as the house was called - had 1,092 tenants; only seven were human.
- Seal Out Tooth Decay
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Proper brushing and flossing together with the use of fluoride can greatly reduce the incidence of cavities in children as well as adults. However, fluoride cannot reach the chewing surfaces of back teeth. This is most evident in young people.
- Oral Cancer Deaths on the Rise
[Cancer] Oral cancer is a killer. In the United States alone, there are over 22,000 cases every year and over 5,000 deaths yearly, according to the US National Cancer Institute.
- Q & A on Dental Implant Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Although dental implants are currently used by over a million people worldwide, not everyone can avail of them. Only a professional implantologist can decide whether you're an ideal candidate for dental implants after a thorough evaluation of your physical and mental condition.
- Effects of Celibacy
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] History appears to support the belief that celibacy is difficult since a number of religious personalities - the very people who supposedly abstain from sex - were involved in sex scandals. The most notorious of these figures was the Italian Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) who bought his way to the papacy in 1492. Borgia once brought 50 prostitutes to the Vatican where he offered prizes to men who copulated the most times.
- Is Celibacy Practical?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Is it practical to remain celibate in order to avoid pregnancy? While there is no doubt that this is the most effective birth control method, not everyone can do it. This is because normal sexual desires are strong and may be difficult to control.
- Celibacy For Birth Control?
[Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Celibacy is the state of being unmarried or the voluntary abstention from sex. It has been practiced since ancient times for a variety of reasons.
- Foot Care For Diabetics
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Because of the disease, diabetics are prone to foot problems caused by neuropathy or damage to the nerves. This is characterized by burning, pain, and numbness in the feet and legs.
- Life-Saving Tips For Diabetics
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] There is no cure for diabetes. But you can do a lot to control it and live a normal life. Here are tips to get you started in that direction courtesy of "The Home Remedies Handbook," The Women's Book of Home Remedies," and the "Medical Book of Health Hints & Tips."
- How to Live Longer With Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Although diabetes is a serious disease, you can live with it if you know how to take care of yourself. With the help of a good doctor and the right medicines, diabetics can have a long and productive life. Many of them, in fact, have become famous.
- Warning Signs of Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] What are the two types of diabetes? Type I or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is a severe form of the disease which usually affects children and young adults, and requires daily injections of insulin.
- Over 20 Million Americans Have Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and 6.2 million people don't know it. This was revealed by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse which said that seven percent of the population has the disease.
- Is Sugar Bad For Diabetes?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Despite resent advances in diabetes research, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the disease. Let's examine some of the more familiar ones.
- Q & A on Dental Implants
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Are dental implants for you? If you have one or more missing teeth, which is true in over 50 million Americans, implants can help you just as it has helped over a million people worldwide.
- Quack Cures For Baldness
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] American humorist Will Rogers once said that "the only thing that can stop falling hair is the floor." In spite of his advice, many people with falling hair continue to be misled by products that claim to grow hair. Americans spend more than $100 million yearly on phony baldness remedies.
- Scalp Reduction For Hair Loss?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Another way to treat baldness is scalp reduction. In this technique, the surgeon cuts a strip of skin from the bald area and sews the edge of the scalp together. The stretched skin moves hair on the sides of the head closer to the top, thereby reducing the bald areas to be covered by a hair transplant.
- Hazards of Hair Weaving
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] The simplest way to cover up baldness is to wear a wig. Others may opt for more sophisticated techniques like hair weaving, hair implantation, or fiber implants, but all have serious side effects.
- How to Brush Properly
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Confused about the kind of toothbrush you should buy? Don't be! Dentists say it doesn't matter what kind of toothbrush you use as long as you brush properly and feel comfortable with it. No specific toothbrush can claim superiority over others since all are basically the same, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
- More Dental Implants Q & A
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Although the technology is new, dental implants were used thousands of years ago by the early Egyptians. Mummies unearthed by archaeologist show evidence of this.
- Types of Bottled Water
[Health-and-Fitness] Concerns about pollution and disease-carrying bacteria have prompted many people to turn to bottled water as a substitute for ordinary tap water. What first started as a fad is now a billion dollar industry.
- Bottled Water Buying Tips
[Food-and-Drink] The plastic containers used by bottled water manufacturers can sometimes spell trouble. Aside from giving water a "plastic" taste, containers made of polyethylene may degrade more quickly than others and be absorbed into the water.
- Is Bottled Water Better?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] That's the impression of most people; but the truth is, some brands are just as bad - or even worse - than tap water. Normally, producers of bottled waters have to comply with several federal and state regulations. These are based on standards set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and similar agencies. But not all manufacturers follow these rules and some products like mineral water which comes mainly from Europe, are not covered by such regulations.
- The Lowdown on Dental Fillings
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] If gold, amalgam or composite dental fillings don't appeal to you, other options to consider are ceramics and glass ionomers. The former is made of porcelain and more resistant to staining than composite fillings. It can last over 15 years but can cost as much as gold.
- Disadvantages of Amalgam Fillings
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Silver amalgam is a popular dental filling that has been used extensively worldwide for over 200 years. Almost everyone has one or two amalgam fillings in his or her teeth and up to 100 million amalgam restorations are placed in decayed teeth every year.
- Caring For Dental Fillings
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Now that your decayed tooth has been cleaned and filled, how do you take care of it? You don't need a degree in dentistry to look after dental fillings. All it takes is common sense.
- Pros and Cons of Gold Fillings
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Want to feel like a million bucks? Why not get a gold filling? Dental records taken from the US Civil War-era in the 1800s show that gold was the most popular and most preferred filling material owing to its strength and durability.
- Qualities of Good Dental Fillings
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] You have a cavity that needs to be repaired. To do this, your dentist will clean the area and cover it up with a dental filling. But the choices are numerous: teeth can be filled with gold, porcelain or silver amalgam among others. Which one is best for you?
- Feeling Your Way Through Dental Filling
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] If a cavity has messed up your tooth and has made eating painful and difficult, your dentist will patch it up with a dental filling. The area of the tooth to be repaired is numbed with a local anesthetic and a drill, air abrasion instrument or laser is used to remove the decayed material and clean the area.
- The Importance of Water
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Doctor's have been telling us to drink six to eight glasses of water everyday for a very good reason. As solid as appears to be, the human body is actually a vast sea. Two-thirds of it is made up of water which comprises 83 percent of the blood, 75 percent of muscle, 74 percent of the brain, and 22 percent of bone
- Can Vitamins Purify Water?
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] Can vitamins purify water? That's what some people say. In "But Not a Drop to Drink! The Lifesaving Guide to Good Water", Steve Coffel said a balanced diet containing foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E may prevent the buildup of toxic substances in the body due to contaminated water.
- How to Purify Water
[Health-and-Fitness:Environmental-Issues] How can you be sure that your water isn't contaminated? Since appearances can be deceiving, the only way of telling whether your water is safe is by laboratory analysis.
- Other Risk Factors For Cataracts
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] While constant exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful, experts consider this as merely one of the factors in the development of cataracts along with heredity, malnutrition, injury, certain diseases, and the use of steroids. Two other groups at risk for UV damage are those who've had cataract operations and. those taking certain medicines that increase their sensitivity to sunlight.
- Are Sunglasses Necessary?
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] People buy sunglasses for different reasons. Some do so hoping it will improve their appearance or make them look like a Hollywood movie star. Others wear dark glasses to conceal their identities while a few purchase them simply for fun.
- Selecting the Right Sunglasses
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] To protect yourself from cataracts and other vision problems associated with ultraviolet (UV) light radiation, what should you do? Wearing sunglasses immediately comes to mind but do they really protect your eyes from the sun?
- Treating an Enlarged Prostate
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Having an enlarged prostate is not only annoying. It can be embarrassing as well. To make matters worse, the condition can lead to life-threatening complications.
- Frustrating Prostate Problems
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Our ancestors valued urine as much as gold. They thought this liquid protects a person from ghosts as well as evil spirits. Many believed it had healing properties as well.
- Laser For Prostate Enlargement
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Another way to treat an enlarged prostate is by using a laser. Light energy carves the prostate to its desired size to alleviate the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Quitting For Keeps
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Congratulations! If you've read my entire series on smoking and have reached this point that means you're determined to quit. It means you're ready to abandon your old smoking habits and are looking forward to a happier, healthier life - not only for yourself but for the people around you who are also affected by cigarette smoke.
- Don't Give in to Smoking
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] If you're bothered by some withdrawal symptoms, don't give in to smoking. The appearance of these symptoms is a good sign; it means your body is clearing itself of all the poisons you've accumulated from years of smoking. Most of the nicotine will disappear from your body in two or three days, but your craving for cigarettes may persist for weeks.
- How to Quit Smoking
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Mark Twain, the American author and humorist, once remarked that it was easy to quit smoking; he had "done it a hundred times." Kidding aside, the reason why most people find it difficult to quit is because they're hooked on nicotine, one of the most powerful poisons and a highly addictive drug. It's so hard to expel this drug from the body that some of the world's finest minds have been hooked for life.
- Dangers Of Passive Smoking
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] We all know that smoking is bad. But even if you don't smoke, you can still suffer from the deadly effects of cigarettes. How is this so?
- Smoking and Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Your chances of getting a heart attack increases by threefold if you smoke. This is because smoking promotes the hardening of the arteries and reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
- Anatomy Of A Cigarette
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Unfortunately, the very people who sell cigarettes are not immune to its ill effects. Wayne McLaren, the rugged rodeo rider and Hollywood actor who for years invited people to "come to where the flavor is", died due to smoking.
- More Reason Why People Smoke
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] The first experience of smoking is hardly worth remembering. It produces a sickening feeling. You cough, feel nauseated and may even vomit.
- Why You Shouldn't Smoke?
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] We live in a crazy world where criminals are glorified and people are sometimes jailed for petty crimes. Yet virtually nothing is done about the sale of tobacco which is far more deadly than any criminal on the face of the earth.
- Screening Procedure For Colon Cancer
[Cancer:Colon-Rectal-Cancer] Another helpful technique in diagnosing colon cancer is the stool-guaiac test or occult stool blood test which helps the doctor detect blood in your stool that is invisible to the naked eye. You should have one annually after the age of 50.
- Are You At Risk For Colon Cancer?
[Cancer:Colon-Rectal-Cancer] If you're over 40 and have rectal bleeding, don't assume it's just a case of hemorrhoids. In the presence of other symptoms - such as a change in bowel habits, abdominal cramps or pain, unexplained anemia or weight loss - you could be suffering from colon cancer.
- When Should You Have A Pap Test?
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] When should your Pap test begin? In "The Best Treatment", Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital-Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center said you should have one annually starting in your teens, especially when you begin having sex, up to your 60th birthday.
- Circumcision And Cervical Cancer
[Cancer:Ovarian-Cervical-Uterine-Cancer] The bad news about cervical cancer is that it is one of the most common cancers affecting the female reproductive organs. But cheer up! It's a slow-growing cancer and 100 percent curable if detected early.
- Who Needs Mammography?
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Still another drawback of mammography is its price. The procedure is quite expensive which makes routine screening impractical for most women. Who then should undergo mammography?
- Guidelines For Mammography
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Mammography is another way of detecting breast cancer. This technique, which is performed by a radiological technologist, produces a mammogram or soft-tissue X-ray of the breast that allows the doctor to see tumors that are too small to be detected by physical examination.
- Detecting Breast Cancer
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] Self examination of the breasts is important in detecting cancer. More than 90 percent of breast tumors are found this way. Physical examination by a doctor and other diagnostic tests can establish whether the tumor is cancerous or not. With early detection and treatment, you have a better chance of beating the disease.
- Breast Cancer Myths
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] Because breast cancer is such a mysterious disease, there are many misconceptions about it. Many women assume, for instance, that a blow or any injury to the breast will lead to cancer. Fondling the breast is also said to encourage the growth of cancer and not a few couples have quarreled because of this. Neither of these beliefs is true.
- Men Get Breast Cancer
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] Next to lung cancer, breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any other cancer. It's the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 44 and one is 13 women will have it sooner or later.
- How To Prevent Lung Cancer
[Cancer:Lung-Mesothelioma-Asbestos] What are the symptoms of lung cancer? You should be suspicious if you have a nagging cough that brings up blood-streaked sputum, more so if you smoke and have a family history of the disease. Other warning signs are shortness of breath, hoarseness, chest pain, arm or shoulder pain, loss of appetite and weight.
- How Cigarettes Cause Cancer
[Cancer] How do cigarettes cause lung cancer? In addition to containing many toxic gases, the tar found in your favorite brand has a lot of cancer-causing substances (carcinogens) as well as carcinogens which increase the production of cancer cells.
- Warning Signs Of Cancer
[Cancer] One-third of all cancers are curable. That means you can beat the disease with early detection and treatment. To do this, you should be aware of the early signs and symptoms of cancer. These are the following:
- Cancer Risk Factors
[Cancer] With the knowledge we have about oncogenes, it is possible to tell exactly who will get cancer? That question is difficult to answer, especially since many factors are involved in the development of the disease. But there are certain risk factors that can increase your chances of getting cancer.
- Oncogenes - The Key To Cancer?
[Cancer] Most cancer cells invade and destroy surrounding tissue by building up into a mass of cells. This mass is called either a growth, tumor or neoplasm (new growth).
- Cancer's Curse
[Cancer] This year thousands of people will die of cancer. Are you one of them?
- Your Guide To Dental Specialties
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Shakespeare once said that a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. But that's hardly the case in dentistry that has a lot of specialties.
- These Toothpastes Can Kill
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Before you brush your teeth, be sure to take a long hard look at the toothpaste you're using. You may be using a fake or tainted product that contains a toxic chemical.
- How To Prevent Hepatitis A
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] In order to prevent hepatitis A, it pays to observe cleanliness. Don't just eat in any place nor buy food from street vendors. Cook food properly and wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
- Complications Of Hepatitis A
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] The good news is that most people who get hepatitis A recover completely in a matter of weeks. The disappearance of jaundice usually marks the beginning of recovery.
- Hepatitis A Common In Soldiers
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] The military has always been a victim of hepatitis A. Napoleon's army felt its wrath in the Egyptian campaign of 1799 and British, French, and German troops were severely affected in World War I.
- Homosexuals At Risk For Hepatitis A
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] People who receive blood transfusions or blood products can get hepatitis A. These include hemophiliacs, cancer patients and those who receive tainted blood that contains the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
- Oyster Can Give You Hepatitis A
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] From 1983 to 1989, the incidence of hepatitis A in the United States reached 58 percent. Some 35,800 cases were reported in the latter year.
- Jaundice Not Always A Sign Of Hepatitis A
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Not all cases of jaundice are caused by hepatitis. The condition may be the result of hemolytic anemia, cancer of the pancreas, gallstones lodged in the liver duct, or a side effect of certain medications like erthromycin and sulfa drugs, antidepressants and anticancer drugs.
- Hapatitis A In History
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection. Of the five main types of viral hepatitis, the most common is hepatitis A which has been with us for a long time.
- Is Lithotripsy For You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Newer machines have made the process of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) even simpler. They can be used without immersing the patient in a tub of water, and the latter can go home shortly afterwards.
- Sitting On The Job A Sure Way To Get Hemorrhoids
[Health-and-Fitness] Sitting may be a relaxing way to do one's job. But too much time on the chair may also encourage the growth of hemorrhoids which are not only annoying but painful as well. Those who suffer from this occupational disease include bus drivers, judges and writers.
- Toxic Levels Of Lead Found In Cheap Dental Crowns
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] The next time you visit your dentist for a nice set of dentures, be sure to ask where it came from. They may contain dangerous amounts of lead that could endanger your health.
- How Dental Tourism Ruined Lisa's Teeth
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] When her husband Mark Beggs offered to pay for her bridge work, Lisa Hewer, 38, was excited. But the high cost of dental treatment in Britain was too much for them.
- Tha Bad Side Of Dental Tourism
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] The high cost of dental care has forced many people to seek dental treatment elsewhere. This explains the growing popularity of dental tourism that is sweeping many parts of the world today.
- Finding a Good Dentist
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Looking for a good dentist may not be easy as it sounds. At times, it can be as hard as finding a needle in a haystack! Compounding the problem is the presence of quacks and other illegal practitioners who may do more harm than good to your teeth.
- Special Candy Helps Fight Tooth Decay
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] When it comes to dental health, candies are often a no-no. Dentists are quick to tell patients to avoid sticky sweets since they greatly contribute to tooth decay and other dental problems.
- Oral Antibiotics for Acne
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Oral antibiotics like tetracycline do not work quickly against acne as they do against sore throats and earaches. It may take three to six weeks before your face shows any improvement. Eventually, you will have fewer pimples and reduced inflammation.
- What Makes Kidney Stones Painful?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Anyone who has had an attack of kidney stones rarely forgets the experience. It produces a sharp, stabbing pain that starts in the back, moves to the abdomen and later to the groin.
- How To Use Insulin
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Previously, insulin was injected in the thighs, arms, or buttocks. Current medical opinion says the abdomen is a much better site since insulin is absorbed more consistently than when injected in other areas.
- Exercise and Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] The next important factor to consider in treating diabetes is exercise. Exercise not only lowers blood sugar but keeps your weight down and improves blood circulation.
- Drugless Ways In Controlling Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] The treatment of diabetes depends on three things: diet, exercise, and medication. To prevent fluctuations in blood sugar levels, the diabetic patient must know how to balance these three in order to live a normal life and reduce the risk of complications.
- Hypoglycemnia - Fact Or Fad?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] In recent years, quacks would like us to believe that hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can occur in non-diabetic individuals. While this is possible in people with certain tumors and in those who take alcohol with little food, the majority of people who appear to be suffering from hypoglycemia are really reacting to stress and anxiety.
- More Quack Cures For Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Another quack cure for diabetes is chromium. This became popular in the 1950s when an experiment showed that rats taking this mineral were able to metabolize sugar properly. Since then, it has been suggested that a chromium deficiency may cause diabetes and a host of other symptoms.
- Quack Cures For Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Since many diabetics are ignorant about the disease, they may turn to quacks and their "miracle" cures without knowing that these could harm - if not kill - them. In the 1930s, a popular remedy for diabetes promoted by the Kaadt Diabetic Institute turned out to be a worthless mixture of vinegar and salt pepper. But that didn't stop people from buying the concoction that earned an estimated $6 million for its promoters, Drs.
- Complications Of Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Thanks to the efforts of two Canadian doctors, Frederick Banting and Charles Best, insulin was discovered and this dramatically changed the lives of millions diabetics, especially those suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), the more severe form of the disease. No longer was death inevitable and many diabetic children reached adult life.
- Symptoms Of Diabetes
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] In non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), which is also called type II, adult-onset, or stable diabetes, the body has enough insulin or even high levels of this hormone. The main problem is the body's resistance to insulin.
- Diabetes Affects Millions
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Over 15 million Americans have diabetes but half of them don't know it. Most live in the city and the disease is prevalent among white collar workers. Of the diabetics surveyed, only about one-fourth consulted a doctor and were being treated.
- Tretinoin for Acne
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Vitamin A acid or tretinoin, available in cream, gel or liquid form, can help acne patients but it may be difficult to tolerate because of its irritating effect. "Like benzoyl peroxide, vitamin A acid is an aggressive irritant the benefits of which are not readily noticeable. In fact, during the first few weeks of therapy, the rapidly drying, peeling, itching pimples may actually appear worse than ever.
- Treating Premature Ejaculation
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Through the years, many solutions have been offered for premature ejaculation. Basically, this involves reducing the sensitivity of the penis to the friction of the vagina.
- Understanding Premature Ejaculation
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Premature ejaculation is like having a gun and using it at the wrong time. It's like having your target on sight - and firing at the inappropriate moment.
- Other Unproven Acne Remedies
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Zinc was once touted as effective against acne but Dr. Peter W. Gould, former president of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, said it only "helped a little; there was nothing dramatic." The US recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for zinc is 15 milligrams and taking much can lead to problems.
- Acne Quackery
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Victims of acne need not endure the psychological distress caused by the condition. Although acne may be difficult to cure and recurrence is common, a good dermatologist can ease the pain of the acne years with today's wonder drugs.
- Side Effects Of Acne Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Benzoyl peroxide is another safe and effective topical agent for the early treatment of acne. Available in varying strengths, this chemical works by penetrating into the oil glands of the skin and killing bacteria responsible for acne inflammation. By peeling the skin, benzoyl peroxide also prevents new pimples from forming.
- How To Deal With Acne
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Although it is a transitory condition, an attack of acne can be so distressing and leave deep psychological scars on a person. Desperate to rid themselves of this problem, people with acne may try to squeeze or pick on pimples without realizing that this will only make things worse.
- Acne Myths
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that haunts teenagers at the time they are most concerned about their appearance. Almost all people have their own theories on how acne begins, but most of these have no scientific basis. For instance, it's a common belief that certain foods cause acne.
- Choosing a Dermatologist
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] The physical and psychological trauma of acne can be unbearable at times. Some people not only need a doctor but a shoulder to lean on. This is where a good dermatologist comes in.
- Causes of Low Sex Drive
[Relationships:Sexuality] Traumatic events such as rape or incest may cause low sexual drive in both men and women. Homosexuals, for instance, may suffer from selective impotence - they can only be aroused by members of the same sex. Likewise, some transsexuals are repulsed at their own sex organs and find any sexual activity disgusting or shameful. This may explain why certain individuals are not interested in sex.
- History's Busiest Lovers
[Relationships:Love] "Love makes the world go round," the saying goes. And many people throughout history have made a living out of loving.
- Sex In Old Age
[Relationships:Sexuality] What about old age? Are we doomed to suffer in silence at the onslaught of the aging process which many believe is responsible for sexual decline in the later years? Or can we still enjoy sex regardless of our age?
- Why Hair Lice Aren't Nice
[Health-and-Fitness] It's not nice to have lice. Although these insects are too tiny to be seen, they can cause intense itching and red, scaly rashes on the skin.
- Aphrodisiacs and Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Men desperate to get rid of impotence may fall for so-called "aphrodisiacs" and other nutritional therapies that claim to restore sexual function. Be forewarned that these products don't work and some can even be dangerous.
- Should You See A Vision Therapist?
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Is your child having difficulty at school? Does he or she find it hard to copy what's written on the blackboard? Does your child have trouble concentrating?
- The Most Dangerous Place for Kids
[Kids-and-Teens] Next to the school grounds, the school bus or family car can be the most dangerous place for kids if you're not careful. Many schoolchildren die from car accidents yearly. To protect your child, follow the guidelines below.
- Don't Ignore School Safety
[Reference-and-Education] A few months from now, classes will start and millions of children will troop to school. By then, everything should be ready - books, bags, uniforms, and other school necessities.
- Quack Cures Psoriasis
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Because of his or her appearance, the person with psoriasis may be tempted to try a number of questionable cures. While most of these quack remedies are probably harmless (except to your wallet), some of them are dangerous and should be avoided.
- Getting Rid Of Excess Hair
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] What can be done about harmless, unwanted hairs? Annie Jones, who had hair on her face at the age of nine months, solved the problem by entering the circus of P.T. Barnum. She was not only paid but her new job brought her fame. By the time she was five, she was known as the famous "Bearded Lady."
- Of Werewolves And Excess Hair
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] In the past, unwanted hair could bring the person a lot of trouble. That's because hairy people were thought to be werewolves in disguise and they were either tortured or put to death.
- Shots For Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] If you've tried everything for impotence and nothing works, your final option is a penile injection. Puncturing the penis with a needle may not sound like a good way to treat impotence. But this method works in 7O percent of cases and may give both men and women the satisfaction they need.
- Mechanical Aids For Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] For those who are afraid of surgery and its many complications, they can turn to several medications to cope with impotence. Vasodilators, drugs that cause blood vessels to dilate, are commonly used for this purpose. The most popular of these is nitroglycerin which is prescribed for angina (chest pain).
- The Downside Of Mechanical Impotence Aids
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Mechanical devices have long been used to treat impotence. One popular brand is the Erec-Aid System which has been available since 1983. How does it work and what can you expect from this device?
- Treating Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] If impotence is due to physical factors, the latter should be treated accordingly. What methods are used in treating patients whose problem is physiological? Here's what to expect but remember that all these methods carry certain risks so it's important that your impotence is correctly diagnosed first.
- Medicines That Cause Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] More than half of all cases of impotence are due to psychological problems. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make one lose interest in sex and eventually trigger episodes of impotence.
- When You Can't Get It Up
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Impotence, the inability to achieve and maintain an erection, usually starts in the bedroom but its effects can go beyond that place. Most men don't want to talk about it which is understandable since impotence is embarrassing and devastating to any relationship.
- How to Treat Dementia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] How is dementia treated? What can be done for those suffering from this dreaded disease? While a cure remains to be seen, experts said the key is to keep the brain as active as possible.
- Signs of Roach Infestation
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Cockroaches have been around for 400 million years. There are 57 known species in the United States but the most common type - Blatella germanica - lives in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Even Dead Roaches Spell Trouble
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] If you think the only good roach is a dead roach, you're wrong. For even dead roaches can cause harm in ways you probably never imagined.
- Coping with Dementia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Next to Alzheimer's disease, the second most common form of primary dementia is multi-infarct dementia (MID) or vascular-type dementia. This is usually found in Asians with an estimated incidence of 15 to 20 percent of all dementia cases.
- Aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Large amounts of aluminum are usually found in the brain of a patient with Alzheimer's. This has led others to think that the disease is caused by using aluminum cooking pots and pans or ingesting oral antacids or antiperspirants containing aluminum.
- Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Alzheimer's disease is characterized by gradual memory loss for recent events and the inability to learn new information. The patient is aware of what happened years before but somehow can't remember what he or she just did 10 minutes ago. That person may forget a close relative's name, can't find a way home or misplace objects.
- Types of Dementia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Dementia often occurs in the elderly but it can also affect young adults though rarely. If the condition starts before the age of 65 it is called presenile dementia. The senile type, on the other hand, occurs after 65.
- Discovering Dementia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] It's frustrating when you meet someone in the street whom you can't recognize. It's even more embarrassing when that person calls you by your first name and you can't remember his.
- Ways To Control Bedwetting
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Most kids eventually outgrow bedwetting when they learn to control their bladder. This is great news for many parents, especially if the child is young and bedwetting does not occur every night.
- Diseases Linked To Bedwetting
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] An underlying illness like diabetes or a urinary tract infection may be the reason why your child wets the bed every night. This is true if other symptoms are present such as frequent or painful urination or a dribbling flow of urine. The same should be suspected if bedwetting suddenly occurs after many months of dryness.
- Causes of Bedwetting
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Does your child always wet the bed every night? Is there any way to prevent this from happening?
- Breastfeeding Helps Women Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Did you know that breastfeeding enhances the contraction of the uterus and helps it return to its normal pre-pregnancy state more rapidly? This is another benefit mothers will enjoy from this healthy habit.
- Myths About Breastfeeding
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Breastfeeding is not only good for infants. Mothers will benefit from this practice as well. But before we go to that, let's take a look at some of the myths about breast¬feeding that persist to this day.
- Other Benefits of Breastfeeding
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from eczema or allergic reactions to mother's milk than those taking cow's milk or formulas. Breast milk is also a rich source of fat, particularly unsaturated or vegetable-like fat, which meets 50 percent of the energy requirements of the infant during the first month of lactation. Unlike formulas, human milk has less calcium but this is more efficiently absorbed.
- Breast is Best
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Should you breastfeed or bottle feed your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition said both are acceptable during the infant's first year.
- The Aflatoxin Scare In Peanut Butter
[Food-and-Drink] What can go wrong with peanut butter? First, peanut oil can become rancid quickly after the jar is opened. This gives the product a bad taste. Slight rancidity can make the gooey stuff taste like cardboard while a terribly rancid brand has a fishy or painty taste.
- A Passion for Peanut Butter
[Food-and-Drink] I have always loved peanut butter. Nothing excites me more than sinking my teeth into the gooey stuff. And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is enough to chase my blues away.
- Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat?
[Food-and-Drink] Critics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this?
- Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Canada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same.
- Why Baby Walkers Are Dangerous
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] What makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily - often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries.
- Are Baby Walkers Safe?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] What's the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it's the baby walker and your child could be its next victim.
- Sports Drinks and Tooth Decay
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] One problem associated with sports drinks is that they contribute to tooth decay. Dr. Alex Milosevic of the University of Liverpool in England said most products contain high acid levels that can destroy teeth.
- Can Sports Drinks Can Effectively Replace Sweat?
[Food-and-Drink] Manufacturers claim sports drinks effectively replace lost sweat. Perspiration, as you know, is the body's way of cooling itself. In hot weather, you could lose as much as a quart or two of water in an hour.
- Are Sports Drinks Good for You?
[Food-and-Drink] Years ago, water was the only thing the average athlete took to quench thirst. Today, there are different sports drinks looking for an audience. They come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. But they all promise one thing: to give you "energy" and "power" to perform better and play harder.
- Help for Hairy Legs
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Hairy legs can make you look manly but it can be a pain in the neck if you're a lady. These ugly hairs can be eliminated by shaving, waxing, bleaching or the use of depilatory creams. However, all are temporary methods of hair removal and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
- Preeclampsia Threatens Mother and Child
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the risks of pregnancy. It is common during the first pregnancy and its incidence increases with multiple births.
- Too Much Bee Pollen Can Cause Problems Later
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Can consuming too much bee pollen lead to problems later? Promoters say this natural substance is safe but the facts say otherwise. Read on and discover the truth in the last part of our series on pollen claims and facts.
- More Pollen Facts and Fallacies
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Has news about bee pollen's magical properties made you buzzing with excitement? Don't pin your hopes too high or you might be disappointed. Here are more pollen claims and the truth behind them.
- More Pollen Propaganda You Should Ignore
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Will taking bee pollen make a difference in your health? Or should you ignore the stories told by pollen pushers? Here are more pollen propaganda and the truth behind the claims.
- The Pollen Pushers
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Do bees have a health secret that will make you healthier and live longer? Promoters of bee pollen want us to believe there's something magical about this substance. Thanks to good advertising, many people think it will enhance their athletic performance and make them more energetic. The truth is they are better off chasing bees than swallowing this junk!
- Does Reflexology Work?
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Reflexology is a specialized form of massage which proponents claim can heal a variety of diseases. Basically, this therapy has two forms: foot reflexology (the more popular type), and hand reflexology. Both are known as zone therapy, a term coined by Dr. William Fitzgerald over 80 years ago.
- Don't Fall For Quacks
[Health-and-Fitness] Despite great advances in science and medicine, many Americans continue to be victimized by quacks. Millions of dollars are spent by consumers on useless and sometimes dangerous products.
- How To Spot Quacks
[Health-and-Fitness] What is quackery? The late Dr. Morris Fishbein, who edited the Journal of the American Medical Association for 26 years, defines it as "the practice of medicine by unlicensed persons or the application of treatments which are not generally recognized as appropriate by the profession."
- Don't Think You're A Zombie If You Don't Have Pulse
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] A person without a pulse is either dead or a zombie. But a rare disease can leave you without a pulse and a give you many problems. This is Takayasu's arteritis - a disease characterized by the inflammation of the blood vessels.
- When Your Eye Gets Lazy
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] You've probably encountered a couple of lazy people in this world. But did you know that laziness can strike the eye too?
- When Blood Cells Go Wild
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] For your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy.
- How to Raise a Healthy Child
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Do you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally?
- Help Your Child Eat Right
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] By the time your child is a year old, his or her digestive processes are nearly the same as an adult's so it's time to introduce new foods. While the preschooler may adapt the three-meals-a-day schedule of other family members, his or her appetite may vary from day to day. At times, you can't keep your child away from the refrigerator while on certain occasions, it may seem that he or she doesn't eat enough to keep an ant alive.
- Many Suffer Due to Uncontrolled Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Owing to the high cost of medicines, complicated treatments or plain neglect, many asthma patients don't follow their prescribed treatment and suffer greatly because of this. This was revealed by Dr. Jan Lotvall associate professor of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Institute of Heart and Lung Diseases at Goteborg University in Sweden.
- Improved Your Memory By Dreaming
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Want to have a good memory? Dr. Chester Pearlman, a Boston psychiatrist, said the key to remembering facts and improving one's memory is dreaming.
- Poor Concentration Linked To Chemical Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Do you find it hard to concentrate? Is your memory poor? Are you always groping in the dark when it comes to remembering important details?
- Rats Less Likely To Give You Rabies
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] You're less likely to get rabies from a rat but the chances of acquiring the disease become greater with cats and other carnivorous animals like dogs and even bats. These animals may be infected with the disease and transmit it among them¬selves or to humans by biting them. Not all animals afflicted with rabies, however, appear "mad" or drooling with saliva, snarling and attacking everyone in their path.
- How To Survive Tidal Waves
[Reference-and-Education:Survival-and-Emergency] Not all earthquakes cause tsunamis or tidal waves. But some do. When that happens, it pays to be prepared.
- How To Stop Hiccups
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] The name Charles Osborne may not ring a bell to readers today. But in his time he was famous for one thing: hiccups.
- Brain Disorder Common in Summer
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Summer is a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. But the warm, sunny weather is also the time that mosquitoes mate and spread numerous diseases like encephalitis.
- Smoking and Emphysema
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Years of smoking can take its toll on the body. One disease you're likely to get is emphysema.
- Living With Epilepsy
[Health-and-Fitness] When something goes wrong in the electric fuse box that is the human brain, an epileptic fit is likely to begin. Call it a short circuit or a burnt fuse. Once a cluster of nerve cells in the brain becomes disorganized, this leads to seizures which vary from person to person.
- Never Too Late To Stop Smoking
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Smoking can make some women look sexy but it brings a lot of problems as well. Experts say tobacco can damage a woman's reproductive health. It has been linked to reduced fertility, a higher risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and infant death.
- Is Goiter Surgery Necessary?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland characterized by swelling on the front and sides of the neck. Two types are simple and exophthalmic goiter.
- Don't Take Your Tonsils Out!
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Do you have a sore throat that won't go away? Do you find it difficult or painful to swallow? Are you suffering from headache, fever and chills at the same time?
- Get Ready For Bad Weather
[Reference-and-Education:Survival-and-Emergency] Typhoons can be nasty, more so if you're not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way.
- Coping With Male Infertility
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Even if a man has a normal sperm count (which is 90 mil¬lion per cubic centimeter), he may still find it difficult to father children. How can this happen when it takes only one sperm to fertilize the egg?
- Causes Of Male Infertility
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] One of the painful realities that occasionally confront married couples is their inability to bear children. This may come as a shock to couples who have long postponed child-bearing and have worked hard to realize their dreams - only to find later that one of them is infertile.
- What to do During an Earthquake
[Reference-and-Education:Survival-and-Emergency] In most major earthquakes, the worst is over after the first minute. So don't panic. Maintain presence of mind and be calm.
- Get Rid Of Wood Pests
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Is your home a haven of pests? Does it house wood-eating insects? If so, you're in big trouble because these insects can cause serious and extensive damage to your precious antique furniture, wooden panels, doors, cabinets, tables and other wood products. Worse, they may cause severe structural problems to your home, often requiring costly repairs.
- Termites - The Terror Of Every Home
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] They're small yet deadly. They work silently and can destroy your home in a matter of weeks. They're termites - the terror of every home!
- Are You Safe From Termites?
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] What insects cause as much property damage as fire? Believe it or not, the answer is termites and you could be their next victim!
- The Heart Of The Matter
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] When the heart speaks, it can't be ignored - more so when it cries out in pain. The pain and burden of heart disease has brought immense suffering to many people throughout the world. This has literally led to many broken hearts.
- How Flies Terrorize Us
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] What insect caused the fall of Ancient Greece, the destruction of the Roman Empire, and the decline of other civilizations? Believe it or not, all that was accomplished by the fly.
- Why People Hate Roaches
[Home-Improvement:Pest-Control] Cockroaches are among the most hated insects. It's easy to understand why. Their presence indicates filth and unsanitary conditions. These pests thrive in dirt, trash and grime. However, they can infest even clean and well-organized homes.
- Famous Smokers In History
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] "When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." Those words were reportedly spoken by the British Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a famous smoker and the "Prince of Preachers" who founded the charity organization known as Spurgeon's. Spurgeon's love of smoking is shared by many people.
- Bad Effects of Smoking
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] The rosy picture of cigarette commercials is a far cry from the grim reality that smoking brings. Rather than help you cope with the complexities of modern living, smoking brings many people closer to the grave.
- How Cigarettes Kill
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] What makes smoking dangerous? What chemicals are found in cigarettes that make smoking a deadly habit?
- Muscle Weakness - A Sign Of Myasthenia Gravis
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] In myasthenia gravis, certain muscles tire quickly, especially those of the face, lips, tongue, neck and throat. The usual victims are women below 40 or older than 70 but the disease may occur at any age.
- Migraine - Headache From Hell
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Migraine means "half cranium" in French. This malady is so named because it is a severe headache that usually affects only one side of the head. It often begins in puberty and disappears after 50. The condition runs in families and affects more women than men.
- Shedding Light on Lupus
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Lupus is a disease that attacks thousands of Americans yearly. Most of its victims are women of childbearing age.
- The Perils of Peeping
[News-and-Society:Crime] Lady Godiva was an 11th century noblewoman who was against her husband's plan of imposing heavy taxes on the people of Coventry, England. As a sign of protest, she rode naked through the market place. This prompted her husband, Leofric, the earl of Mercia, to abandon all taxes except those on horses.
- The Roots of the Masochism
[Health-and-Fitness:Mind-Body-Spirit] Do you experience pleasure from pain? Do you find fulfillment in being beaten or delight in suffering at the hands of others? If you said "yes" to the previous questions, it's possible you're a masochist.
- Stop Migraine Pains Now
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] The comforts and convenience of the modern world has ironically, transformed the lives of millions of people into a living hell. And it's all because of migraine - a widespread disorder that currently affects over 120 million people worldwide.
- This Disease Can Turn Your World Upside Down
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Is the world literally moving too fast for you? Do you suffer from frequent and severe attacks of vertigo? Better see a doctor fast. You could be a victim of Meniere's disease.
- Dealing with Impotence
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Having problems with your sex life? Does your wife complain when the lights go out? Don't expect the worse. For all you know, it may be a temporary problem.
- Losing Hair is Normal
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Scared at the thought of losing hair? Worried every time you find hairs on your pillow? Don't be.
- Sex and Old Age
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] A Biblical passage that seeks to explain man's sinful nature reads, "For the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." That same passage may well apply to the elderly who wish to remain sexually active during their advanced years but who now have to curb that and the other pleasures of life because their bodies can no longer take it. This does not mean that sex can no longer be enjoyed by the elderly.
- Understanding Frigidity
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] What makes a woman frigid? Is it the result of aging, the coming of the menopause or something else?
- Menopause and Frigidity
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Is menopause to be blamed for female sexual dysfunction or frigidity? What role does it play in this common problem?
- Boiling Mad Over Boils?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Bothered by boils? Has the disease left you boiling mad because of the pain and inconvenience it causes you? Then read on to solve your problem.
- Vitiligo Affects Millions
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by white patches of various shapes and sizes. It is caused by the failure of certain areas of the skin to produce melanin, a pigment responsible for natural skin color.
- Celebrities Favor Dangerous Surgery To Avoid Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] It's shocking but true! A number of celebrities have had risky pre-scheduled Caesarean sections to avoid getting stretch marks from normal childbirth.
- Weight Loss And Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Losing weight is certainly a good idea especially if you've gained a lot of extra pounds because of overeating and inactivity. But there's a downside to weight loss; it can give you a lot of stretch marks.
- Coffee Can Make You Prone To Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Nothing beats a hot cup of coffee to jumpstart your day. But don't overdo it. Experts say that drinking too much coffee and other caffeine-laced beverages can increase your chances of getting stretch marks.
- Celebrities Not Immune To Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] When it comes to stretch marks no one is immune. They can affect anyone - rich or poor, young and old and yes, even men!
- Perspiration and Body Odor
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Is lack of perspiration a problem? While others hate sweat and the corresponding body odor (BO) that it brings, people who have been blessed with little perspiration have a lot to be thankful for.
- Fatty Foods and Body Odor
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] At what age does body odor (BO) begin? Will an intestinal problem or eating too much fatty foods and meat cause BO?
- Goiter and Body Odor
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Can people with body odor (BO) be "immune" to their own unpleasant odor? That's correct. The human nose can recognize 4,000 different scents and a really sensitive proboscis can detect up to 10,000 different scents. But if you smell something for a long time, your nose gets overwhelmed by the odor and can no longer detect it.
- Safe Sex Can Prevent Cervicitis
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases-STDs] If you're not into safe sex, maybe it's time you started. This will help prevent diseases like cervicitis.
- High Death Toll From Pneumonia
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Pneumonia kills over 60,000 Americans every year and it remains a leading cause of death of children worldwide. This is tragic considering the fact that the disease can be cured with early detection and treatment.
- Causes of Severe Dandruff
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Do you have stubborn dandruff? Are your itchy flakes driving you crazy? If so, you have seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin disorder that affects the scalp, face, upper chest, and other oily parts of the body.
- The Art of Arthroscopy
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Arthroscopy is a means of examining a joint with a slender fiber-optic instrument called an arthroscope or endoscope. This instrument has a lighted tip and is used by a surgeon to detect disease or injury inside a joint or to repair tendons and ligaments. The procedure, which usually takes an hour, can be performed in a hospital or in an outpatient surgical department.
- Preventing Memory Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] What's the best way to improve your memory? The answer can be summarized in two words - use it!
- Do Shotgun Cough Remedies Work?
[Health-and-Fitness] Aside from codeine, dextromethorphan, and diphenhydramine, are there other effective cough suppressants? The answer is no. None of the other ingredients you'll find in the market today have met the US Food and Drug Administration's standards for efficacy.
- Are Other Cough Remedies Safe?
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Which is the most effective cough remedy? The answer may surprise you.
- Controlling Cough
[Health-and-Fitness] Expectorants or mucolytics are usually given for productive cough in the belief that they will help liquefy and loosen phlegm, making it easier to expel it from the body. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that these drugs work. The only exception to this rule is guaifenesin which the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said may help in some cases.
- Cough Medicine Controversy
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Many doctors have declared war on cough medicines, saying the latter are ineffective and are often used inappropriately. Worse, they are also one of the most abused drugs in the country.
- Mind Your Mole
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Moles are round or oval pigmented protruding birthmarks on the skin which usually appear in early childhood. A typical adult has about 15 to 50 moles on the body.
- Help for Weak Hearts
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Cardiomyopathy is the medical term for a weak heart. In this illness, the heart muscle is not working properly, that is, it cannot pump blood efficiently. Several factors may be responsible for this.
- Diet and Osteoarthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Suffering from osteoarthritis? Don't blame your poor diet or expect to be cured by a "magical" food. Experts say the two aren't related.
- Uterine Tumors Rarely Cancerous
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] A myoma is another name for a fibroid, a benign tumor that develops within the uterine wall or is attached to it. This growth is also called a fibromyoma or leiomyoma.
- Battling Bone Cancer
[Cancer] Myeloma is a type of cancer in which abnormal cells destroy normal tissue. This results in extremely fragile bones and intense pain.
- Diet and Acne
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Is your face erupting with acne like an active volcano? Chances are you'll be told it's because of your diet. But before you start starving, read this. Experts say food is the least of your problems.
- Muscle Tremors From Asthma Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Does your asthma medicine make you shake? Do you tremble the moment you take it? Relax, there's no need to worry. Doctors say this is a harmless side effect of the drug that eventually disappears.
- When Your Eyes Turn Yellow
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Yellow eyes may be nice to look at in this day of multi-colored contact lenses. But if you're eyes are naturally yellow, that's another story. You may have jaundice.
- Obesity A Factor In Gallstones
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Chronic indigestion. Upper abdominal pain. Nausea and vomiting. These are the symptoms of gallstones, a condition that runs in families and is common in women between the ages of 20 and 60, obese individuals, and in those who lose weight suddenly.
- How To Stop Heel Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Heel pain may either be caused by being overweight or wearing the wrong shoes. This leads to a disabling condition called plantar fasciitis.
- Cholera Makes A Comeback
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Like the dinosaurs, cholera is close to extinction in developed countries. There are very few cases there and one can hardly find the subject in most medical manuals.
- Love Pains Caused By Cysts
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] A cyst is a sac filled with fluid or a semi fluid substance. One that develops in the ovary is called an ovarian cyst.
- Grapes In Your Nose
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Do you have "grapes" in your nose? No, I'm not referring to the kind that's eaten. By grapes, I'm talking about nasal polyps or non-malignant growths in the nasal cavities.
- Schizophrenia Difficult To Treat
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Schizophrenia is the most common and severe form of psychosis or thought disorder. It affects both men and women and appears to run in families. Because the exact cause of this condition is unknown, it may be difficult to treat and is usually permanent.
- Tilted Uterus Causes Backaches
[Health-and-Fitness] Do you have frequent backaches? Is sex painful for you? If you're a woman, perhaps it's time to see a doctor. You may have a retroverted uterus.
- Treating Hyperacidity
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] You've just had your fill at a fancy restaurant when all of a sudden you experience a sharp pain in your stomach. The pain appears to extend to your heart and you're all sweaty. Blame it on hyperacidity - a common condition that happens when you eat spicy or fatty foods.
- Feeling Dizzy? Read This!
[Health-and-Fitness] Love, they say, makes the world go round. But if you feel like you're spinning around on a merry-go-round even if you aren't in love, you probably have vertigo.
- Understanding Retinal Detachment
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Bothered by the sudden appearance of floaters? Troubled by hazy vision? Check with your doctor fast. You could be suffering from a retinal detachment that can make you blind!
- Preventing Bedsores
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Bedsores are skin ulcers that appear in areas constantly subjected to pressure. Bedridden patients, those with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries who can't change their position often develop bedsores at pressure points in the lower back, buttocks, elbows, knees, shoulders, heels and ankles. Other high risk groups are adults over 60, those with poor circulation, malnourished patients, and heavy individuals.
- Shake Off the Shakes
[Health-and-Fitness] You don't have to be Michael Jackson to experience tremors or shaking hands. Most people have them at one time or another and their causes are as varied as the moves Jackson can make.
- Say 'Hi' To Hives
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] They're red and itchy. They may last for a few hours or days. They can appear anywhere in the body. They're hives and they can make your life miserable.
- Do Your Eyes Twitch?
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] If your eyes twitch in the absence of a pretty woman, you probably have a tic or habit spasm. No, I'm not referring to the bloodsucking insects you'll find in dogs. In medical parlance, a tic is the repeated contraction of a group of muscles, especially of the face.
- What's Best For Goiter
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Goiter is the swelling of the thyroid gland which commonly occurs in women. It may follow the development of benign nodules or in rare cases may be triggered by benign or malignant tumors or an iodine deficiency. Some people develop goiter as a result of taking certain drugs, especially those that are used to treat manic-depressive states and diabetes.
- Preventing Crib Deaths
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Every year, in the United States alone, over 8,000 to 10,000 infants die - not because of accidents or infectious diseases; they simply don't wake up from sleep. "This condition is called sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and it is the most common cause of death during infancy. SIDS usually occurs in boys during the third or fourth month of life.
- Another Reason Not To Drink
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Are you a heavy drinker? Do you love to drown yourself in beer and other hard liquor? If so, prepare to be hit by pancreatitis.
- Painful Urination
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Do you urinate often? Is it a painful experience? Perhaps you have cystitis, a common problem in women.
- Contact Lenses Linked To Eye Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Contact lenses have helped many people see. But their improper use can lead to a serious eye disease called keratitis.
- Relief from Dysmenorrhea
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Every month it's the same old story. You feel bloated and sick. Your lower abdomen and back hurt like hell. There is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, irritability and nervousness.
- Leprosy - Rare But Frightening Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] It has been with us since ancient times. Its very name strikes fear in the hearts of men and women everywhere. That disease is leprosy - a mutilating and incurable illness.
- Multiple Sclerosis - An Unpredictable Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases-Multiple-Sclerosis] In some people, it is a mild illness. In others, it can lead to permanent disability. This is the nature of multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that affects 300,000 people in the United States alone.
- The Ways of Warts
[Health-and-Fitness] Warts have a very colorful history. The early Greeks and Romans thought this skin disease came from frogs, probably because the latter's rough and somewhat horny skin looked like it was covered with warts.
- Deadly Skin Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] It's neither contagious nor cancerous. But this disturbing skin condition can greatly affect your self-esteem and make it difficult for you to perform your daily activities. In case you're wondering what I'm talking about, it's scleroderma - a rare disease that can run in families.
- Are Hair Sprays Harmful?
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Hair sprays keep hair in place and protect it from moisture. They are used by both men and women to look good and presentable. But are they safe to use? Do they have any side effects?
- Do Hemorrhoid Creams Work?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] If you have hemorrhoids, you may be tempted to try products that claim they can make this annoying and painful condition vanish like magic. However, most of them are a waste of money. None of these products can actually shrink hemorrhoids or make them disappear.
- Help for Hemorrhoids
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] What's the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids.
- Are You Susceptible to Hemorrhoids?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Who else are susceptible to hemorrhoids? These include those who frequently lift heavy objects, people who stand or sit a lot, and obese individuals.
- Heartbreaking News About Hemorrhoids
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] If there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemorrhoids. They're itchy, painful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think.
- The Bad Side of Tea
[Food-and-Drink:Tea] Many believe that a nice hot cup of tea is a good alternative to coffee or those sugar-laced soft drinks. Unfortunately, what most people don't know is that tea also has a dark side.
- What You Can Do About Prostatitis
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Prostatitis is the inflammation or infection of the prostate, the male sex gland which produces the alkaline fluid that forms part of the semen. This is a common male problem caused by bacterial infection or, in rare cases, may accompany cancer of the prostate.
- A Menace Called Malaria
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Malaria is an ancient disease which means "bad air." It was so named in the 18th century because it was linked to the foul air of swamps which people thought was responsible for the condition.
- All About Aloe
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Aloe vera is considered a wonder plant for many reasons. It is said to be effective for radiation burns, brown skin spots, psoriasis, varicose veins, arthritis and rashes.
- Bad Breath Q & A
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] What causes bad breath? Bad breath or halitosis has many causes. In 80 to 90 percent of cases, it's due to something in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene or problems with the teeth, gums, and mouth are the most common causes. Check your mouth first for signs of problems.
- What Makes Asian Ladies Special
[Relationships:Dating] Are you lost in the jungle of confusion when it comes to dating Asian women? Puzzled about how to bag the Asian beauty you've always wanted? Tongue tied and twisted when you're in front of a nice Asian babe? Feeling ignorant when it comes to Asian etiquette and dating customs?
- How To Date An Asian Woman
[Relationships:Dating] Do you fantasize about making out with Lucy Liu or other Asian beauties? Are you frustrated because you don't have the nerve or the courage to approach Asian women? Do you grope in the dark or fumble whenever you try to break the ice and have a conversation with an Asian woman? Don't you wish you could be like James Bond and be appealing to any Asian woman in any Asian country anytime?
- Protect Yourself From Asian Dating Scams
[Relationships:Dating] Looking for your true Asian love on the internet? Interested in meeting the Asian beauty of your dreams? Searching far and wide on your computer for that sexy Asian lady you've always wanted?
- The Voices Janey Hears
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] To the casual observer, Janey Antoniou looks like an ordinary woman. The 46-year-old molecular biologist works as a mental health trainer for the London police. But what most people don't know is that she hears voices of people who aren't there. This is because she is suffering from schizophrenia.
- Hypertensions Affects Millions
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] In 2025, one in three adults aged over 20 years or 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. This frightening prediction comes from Dr. Jiang He and colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, who looked at the overall prevalence of hypertension in 2000.
- Millions Suffer From Bipolar Disorder
[Health-and-Fitness:Mood-Disorders] Life, they say, is like a wheel. Sometimes you're up; sometimes you're down. But if your mood stays that way most of the day or everyday, chances are you have bipolar disorder - a mental disorder that affects 222 million people worldwide and is the sixth leading cause of disabilities worldwide.
- The Specter Of Schizophrenia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] What do mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. and legendary rock star Syd Barrett of the band Pink Floyd have in common? Both suffered from schizophrenia, a mental disorder that begins between the ages of 15 and 25 and affects about one percent of the population or 51 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is found in 12 million people in China, 8 million people in India, and over 2 million people in the United States.
- Pros And Cons Of Hair Straightening
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Thinking about straightening your long curly hair? Before you do anything, read this. It could save a lot of trouble.
- Battling BO
[Health-and-Fitness] Bothered by body odor or BO? You're not alone. Millions of people have this problem and like you, they can't stand it.
- Hypertension Affects Millions
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] High blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that affects 600 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet many are unaware that they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure.
- What To Do With Whiteheads
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Although they don't look as awful as pimples, whiteheads can affect your appearance just the same - the reason why most people hate them. While their real cause is unknown, whiteheads are believed to result from certain hormonal changes in the body that accompany puberty. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous or oil glands, causing them to multiply rapidly and produce too much sebum.
- Facts About Coffee
[Food-and-Drink:Coffee] Is coffee bad for the health? Only when consumed in excessive amounts. Coffee's active ingredient is caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that is found in many soft drinks, chocolate, cocoa, tea, and medicines. The amounts of caffeine in coffee depend on the manner in which it is prepared and how strong it is. Brewed coffee is the richest source of caffeine followed by instant coffee.
- More Bad Breath Q & A
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Can bad breath be caused by other diseases? Yes, your bad breath could be caused by a medical problem such as an infection of the respiratory tract involving the nose, throat, windpipe, or lungs. These include sinusitis (the inflammation of one of the sinuses or hollow spaces in the bones surrounding the nose), bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes), or pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs).
- Vitamin B6 for PMS?
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Some women experience a variety of symptoms a week or 10 days before menstruation. These include bloating, weight gain due to water retention, tender or swollen breasts, headaches, backaches, irritability, depression, joint pains and a craving for sweets.
- Trouble Free Driving
[Automotive] Every 1.6 minutes, an American driver backs into trouble. And when he or she does, it usually means costly vehicle repairs or even worse, fatal accidents involving children.
- Smoking Pot Can Lead To Schizophrenia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Smoking pot can increase your risk of getting schizophrenia. The risk becomes higher when the drug is used by people under the age of 21.
- Do You Have Bipolar Disorder?
[Health-and-Fitness:Mood-Disorders] Are you easily distracted? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you depressed or sad one moment and full of confidence and optimism the next time? Do you find it difficult to concentrate? Are you reckless and aggressive at times only to lose interest in everything you do the next moment?
- Bad News For Drinkers
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Here's bad news for heavy drinkers. Alcoholism and mental illness often go together and this deadly combination can spell disaster for patients and their loved ones.
- Diabetes Can Make You Blind
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Millions of people with diabetes are in danger of going blind unless they seek medical help. This is because of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes.
- Using A Peak Flow Meter
[Health-and-Fitness:Fitness-Equipment] If you have asthma, a peak flow meter can tell you how well your lungs are functioning. This small, inexpensive device is easy to use and can warn you of a coming asthma attack.
- What To Put In Your Asthma Diary
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] How do you know if you're about to have an asthma attack? The answer is plain and simple. Simply pay attention to your symptoms.
- Benefits of Inhaled Asthma Medicines
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] How can inhaled medicines help asthmatics? One important benefit is that they help you save money in the long run and keep you away from the hospital.
- How To Prevent Asthma Attacks
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Can asthma be cured? What can be done to help asthmatics live normal, productive lives?
- Wine, Beer May Trigger Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Drinking wine may not be a good idea for those with asthma. Experts say some brands may trigger the disease.
- Home Pollutants That Causes Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Staying at home can give you asthma! This is due to indoor pollutants found in homes with fireplaces or in those heated with gas, wood, coal, and kerosene units. Other indoor allergens are household products like paint, paint thinner, and room deodorizers as well as personal hygiene products such as spray deodorants, hair sprays, talcum powder, cosmetics, and perfumes.
- Protect Yourself From Asthma Triggers
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Asthma triggers are physical, chemical and medical substances that trigger an attack in the supersensitive airways of asthmatics. Because the airways are inflamed, they over-react to normally harmless substances like pollen and animal dander.
- Asthma Signs And Symptoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] The symptoms of asthma vary from person to person and range from mild to severe. For some, an asthma attack or flare-up can be life-threatening.
- A Killer Called Asthma
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Over 17 million Americans including 5 million children have it. It kills about 5,000 Americans yearly. It is responsible for 5,000 hospitalizations a year. The culprit: asthma.
- Restore Your Confidence With Dental Implants
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Losing one or more teeth can be a painful experience for most people. One Norwegian survey found that it was so stressful and comparable to having "trouble with relatives."
- Side Effects Of Varicose Veins Treatments
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Do varicose vein treatments like radiosurgery and sclerotherapy have any side effects? Of course they have but these can be minimized at the hands of a skilled doctor.
- Weapons Against Varicose Veins - Veinuderm
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Ignoring varicose veins isn't wise. In fact, it can be dangerous.
- Dental Implants - The Future of Dentistry
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] It's easy to understand why dental implants have become very popular these days. Implant dentistry is highly predictable, offers greater flexibility with regards to treatment possibilities, and can give patients fully functional teeth in as short as an hour with minimum discomfort and pain using a local anesthetic with or without sedation.
- Dental Implants - Key To A Winning Smile
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] For "dental cripples" who are bothered by missing teeth, dentures or bridges may sound like a favorable option. However, these devices don't look or feel like natural teeth and they can irritate the gums.
- 5 Billion People Have Cavities
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] The figures are frightening: An estimated five billion people worldwide have dental caries or tooth decay and most children have signs of gingivitis (bleeding gums). Periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss, is found in five to 15 percent of most populations.
- Winning The War Against Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Varicose veins affect over 25 million American men and women - a big jump from the 7.6 million figures in 1990. They are the price the human race has to pay for walking upright.
- Men And Their Skin - Not That Tough After All
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Men will usually evade the idea that they need proper skin care. But skin experts will be a little bit more in-your-face today as they tell men that their skin experience the same catastrophes as women do.
- What If Your Immune System Stops Working?
[Health-and-Fitness] Immunodeficiency disorders happen when one or more components of your immune system are missing or when the system is not working as supposed to be. Defects in one's immune system can be congenital or acquired.
- Four Important Eye Care Tips
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] One of the most taken for granted part of the body is the eye. Nowadays, people are more concerned about losing weight or increasing their breast size rather than thinking of ways to care for their precious eyes.
- Ear Stapling Is Not The Best Way To Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] You can call it a merger between body piercing and food abstinence. But officially, people call this procedure the weight loss ear staple.
- How New Moms Can Attain A Sleeker And Shapely Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Most women tend to eat a lot while pregnant, thinking that they are not only eating for themselves but also for the baby inside them. So mommies find it very hard to go back to their weight and size before they got pregnant.
- Six Commandments On Maintaining Beautiful Youthful Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] The skin tends to be drier and less flexible as you grow older. But it does not mean that you cannot do something in order to prevent your skin from sagging.
- Soldiers Get Their Job Done By Sacrificing Their Sleep
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] There is one very important issue in the ongoing war against terror that does not get into the headlines. It is all about the quality of sleep that US soldiers are getting in the front lines.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Mild Cognitive Impairment
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Mild cognitive impairment is a disorder wherein nerve cells responsible for specific cognitive functions are damaged. Many experts believe that most MCI sufferers display impairment in memory functions.
- Five Aphrodisiacs That Are Within Your Easy Reach
[Relationships:Sexuality] People all across the world have been searching for a miracle food that will help raise their sexual desire or that of their partners. Well, just find out what types of food could help raise your sex hormones.
- Ways To Motivate Yourself And Stick To Your Weight Loss Plan
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you are one of those who are starting to lose interest in shedding off extra pounds, you probably need to set concrete goals of what you want to happen. You also need some motivation to push you to your goals.
- Can Facial Exercises Save The Skin On Your Face?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] You may have heard of facial exercises or perhaps you are doing one right now. These exercises are designed to zero in on the muscles on your face. But do they really work?
- Powerful Skin Minerals That Can Wipe Off Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] When it comes to stretch marks, it is always best to bring the fight inside your body rather than on the surface of your skin. Meaning, you should increase your intake of essential minerals to help your skin.
- Sex At Forty Allows You To Rediscover Yourself
[Relationships:Sexuality] Sex issues are a personal matter. But talking about a woman's sex drive is important in knowing the changes that have or will occur in her body when she reaches the age of forty and above.
- Family Road Trips Should Be Fun And Healthy Too
[Travel-and-Leisure] As early as now, you should start planning for your summer vacation. And a trip across the country can be the most thrilling summer experience your family can ever have.
- Avoid Swollen Veins With These Three Important Steps
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Your leg veins rely heavily on the contraction of muscular tissues in pushing deoxygenated blood back to the heart. But what would happen if the veins need to push blood against the pressures of gravity and body weight?
- Seven Fun And Easy Activities That Can Help Boost Your Mind Power
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Many feel that cognitive difficulties are all due to aging and nothing can be done about it. Actually, if you are willing to delay, stop or even reverse your brain's aging process, there are many things you can do.
- Nasty Physical Changes You Can Expect During Pregnancy
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Being pregnant is so common that a lot of people think that it is easy and enjoyable to undergo. But if you are pregnant, you ought to be prepared to accept that your body will undergo huge transformations.
- Pssst - Your Hands Need Proper Skin Care Too!
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Whenever you think about skincare, your mind immediately focuses on your face. But the truth is that the skin on your hands needs the same, if not more enhanced attention if you want to maintain your youthful appearance.
- Top 6 Risk Factors That Bring About Arthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Having an arthritis attack can really dampen the mood of anyone. This condition is truly debilitating because performance of even the simplest tasks or activities can be terribly painful.
- Cold Hard Facts About Men And Osteoporosis
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Men often think that osteoporosis is a woman's disease. But the truth about osteoporosis is that it can also strike men, particularly in their forties or fifties.
- If You Think Female Hormones Are Trivial, You're Wrong!
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Hormones play very important roles in the proper functioning of a woman's body. There are many types of female hormones, but the major ones are estrogen and progesterone.
- Brain-Boosting Herbs For Age-Related Memory Problems
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Brainpower is not all about eating a healthy diet, performing regular physical activities and doing mental exercises. You can also take advantage of nature's bounty in helping you revive the health of your gray matter.
- Effective Skin Care Products For All Seasons
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Some of beauty's best kept secrets are not secrets at all. More often than not, solutions to your skin problems are found right under your nose. Take a look at what's inside the beauty bags carried celebrities.
- Sexual Fantasies In Women Changed The Way They Make Love
[Relationships:Sexuality] In many parts of the world, America included, talking about women's sexual fantasies can still be considered as taboo. But the way women view sexual fantasies continue to evolve as the society in which they live in continue to change.
- Flu, Flu Go Away And Never Come Back!
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] One common illness that can really knock you off your feet is influenza, or what is known as flu. If left untreated, this condition may lead to pneumonia or other more serious respiratory problems.
- Eliminate Creases On Your Eyes Without Batting An Eyelash
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] One's knowledge and experience is not measured through the lines on the face. And no one should celebrate having fine lines and furrows because these are irregularities on the skin.
- Top Ten New Year Resolutions For A Healthier You
[Health-and-Fitness] At the beginning of each year, people make a list of what they want to achieve for that year. There are many types of New Year resolutions; but in this age, a good list should be focused on your health.
- How To Make A May-December Love Affair Work
[Relationships:Affairs] A May-December love affair is not really a very easy relationship to enter into. However, if you feel that you are falling for a person who is more than ten years younger than you are, you really do not have to close your door immediately.
- Detoxification Can Bring Out The Beauty In You
[Health-and-Fitness:Detoxification] You are what you eat. Or more aptly, you are what is inside your gut. This adage is true and it also applies to keeping up a more attractive appearance and youthful skin.
- The Straight Talk About Holding Back Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness] Your weight is not the determining factor when it comes to the development of fatty deposits under your skin. However, as cellulite is basically fat, burning off calories can reduce its appearance.
- Beware Of The Terrible Sleep Snatchers
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Getting enough sleep is important for everybody, regardless of age, race and gender. People all over the world can benefit from obtaining the right amount of shuteye.
- Five Ways To Live Younger In 2008
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] In 2008, you do not need to worry about getting older. Your age is largely about how you perceive yourself. Some quarters even say that age is all in the mind.
- Never Let Up On Nurturing Your Beauty
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] If you want to be beautiful, you need to get into the habit of nurturing beauty. It may not be an easy task, but the rewards are well worth your efforts.
- Six Reasons Why You Should Sleep
[Health-and-Fitness] Many of the discomforts, conditions and illnesses that a lot of people experience are not due to old age. Many are actually a direct or indirect consequence of perpetual lack of sleep.
- Your Complete Guide To Irresistibly Stunning Eyes
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Looking at glossy fashion magazine covers will really make the average woman green with envy because models and celebrities gracing these style-driven publications usually have impossibly flawless skin and unbelievably beautiful face and body. Well, if you have average looks and medium-built body, much like the rest of the women in the world, you really should not feel too bad. There is hope for each and one of us to be as dashingly pretty as the unbearably good-looking belles you see in popular magazines.
- Healthy Brain - Not Just For Good Memory, But Good Personality As Well
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Indeed, the brain is the most important organ in the body. But with so much power, it is surprising to note that the brain is also one of the most vulnerable parts of the human anatomy.
- What You Ought To Know About Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] The unsightly vein protrusions you can see on your legs are called varicose veins. Even the shapeliest legs are often ruined by the appearance of these greenish or bluish bulges.
- Factors That Lead Your Libido Down South
[Relationships:Sexuality] There are many contributing factors that lead to a woman's loss of sexual appetite. Oftentimes, these factors can not be readily observed or seen; but definitely, there are signs that point to this problem.
- Boosting Strength And Stability Of Your Joints And Cartilages
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] If you want to ensure that your joints are healthy and pain-free for the rest of your life, then you better focus on the wellness of the two most important components of your joints; your cartilage and your synovial membrane. The cartilage is basically responsible for providing protection to the tips of the bones that link up in your joints. It functions like a layer that shields or cushions the ends of the bones from tremendous friction caused by your movements.
- Popular Food Stuff For A Sharper Mind
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The brain needs certain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to function well. If you do not feed your brain with the right types of food, you are depriving it of the things it needs for optimum functioning.
- Menopause Can Bring Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Many people have the impression that heart attacks are exclusive to men. What many women fail to realize is that the risk of heart diseases increases as they approach the menopausal stage.
- Increase Your Metabolic Rate To Lose Your Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight is never easy; especially if you do not have a clue about what to do. Jump start your weight loss efforts by improving your metabolism.
- Sexual Orgasms Are More Than Just The Oohs And Aahs
[Relationships:Sexuality] Reaching your climax is not only about the tingling sensation in the muscles around your genital area. Aside from being highly pleasurable, orgasms can help you improve your health and outlook in life.
- Support Your Immune System With Herbs And Essential Substances
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] It may not be visible to the naked eye, but your body wages war against all sorts of intruders like bacteria, viruses, and germs. But thanks to your immune system, you are protected from diseases and harmful microorganisms.
- Liposuction May Not Be Perfect, But It Works
[Health-and-Fitness] Just like any other cell in your body, fat cells have some important functions for you; they are vital to your overall wellness and health. But many people choose to have their excess fat removed.
- Experience Simple Joys Of Old Age Without Painful Joints
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Now that you belong to the senior citizen age bracket, you have to factor joint problems like arthritis and osteoporosis in everything that you do. Here are a few tips on how to avoid complications on your joints.
- Major Reasons Why Your Libido Is Drained
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] According to a research by the American Medical Association, around 43% of women who have been sexually active before are now experiencing loss of sex drive. Know the underlying causes of a dwindling libido.
- Secrets To Looking And Feeling Young
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Don't lose sleep over your age and about getting older. Age is nothing but a bunch of numbers added together. Here are some secrets to looking and feeling younger and happier.
- 5 Steps To Thinner And Cellulite-Free Thighs
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Millions of women across the globe are struggling to keep their thighs skinnier and free of dimple-looking cellulite. But a lot of them give up and just accept the fact that they can never bare their legs and thighs.
- Key Ingredients That Matter For Your Skin Treatment
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Beauty products are available everywhere. But because of globalization and the growing number of imported products entering the United States, it is best that you know the main ingredients of the beauty product that you are using.
- Stop The Discomfort Brought By Vaginal Dryness, Now!
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Aside from hot flashes and night sweating, one of the dreaded symptoms of menopause and perimenopause is vaginal dryness. In fact, almost fifty percent of women between 40 and 60 years old suffer from this annoying predicament.
- Top Places Where Disease-Causing Germs Are Abundant
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] You may be surprised that the places you most likely frequent and things you often handle or use are actually breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses. These places and objects abound with disease-causing microorganisms.
- Prevent Osteoporosis From Ruining Your Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Osteoporosis is a bone disease that affects millions of women around the world. Women who suffer from this condition have bone mineral density (BMD) levels that are way below than normal.
- What To Look For In A Good Brain Supplement
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] If you are one of those whose brain seems to age faster than the rest of the body, then you have to do something to rejuvenate and enhance your brainpower. Look for mind-enhancing ingredients in your brain supplement.
- The Problems That Aging Can Bring To Your Eyes
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Your skin is hardly the only place to worry about as you approach the age of forty. Apart from your skin, the other organ where the earliest symptoms of aging can show up is your eyes.
- Spare Your Child From Unhealthy Weight Gain
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Now, it is quite common to see children aged 5 and above with flabby arms, big tummies and stout legs. At an early age, kids should be encouraged to eat healthy and play outdoors to avoid becoming overweight and obese.
- Deal With Your Snoring, For Your Sake And The One Beside You
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] If you are in a perpetual state of sleep depravity, there is a high probability that your health will suffer in the long run. One common sleep problem that can plague your sleeping hours is snoring by you or the one beside you.
- Different Strokes For Different Skin Aging Problems
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Women, and even men, only realize that their skin is aging when they see fine lines and wrinkles propping up in their faces. By the time these lines appear, it can become harder to restore the youthfulness of the skin.
- You Don't Have To Be Santa's Size During The Holidays!
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Statistics show that many people add weight at an average of two pounds during the holiday season, probably starting from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. Still, you can enjoy the festivities of the season without jeopardizing your weight.
- An Honest And Practical Guide To Banishing Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Everybody is at risk of having the orange peel appearance of cellulite, regardless of weight, height, gender or size. So you better start taking preventive measures even before you see any dimpled skin on your body.
- Nature's Grub - Eat Your Way To A Healthy You
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The best way to fight diseases is by taking preventive measures like maintaining a healthy and strong body through healthy diet. New diseases, deadly viruses and other communicable microbes are sprouting and developing every minute of the day.
- Celebrity Secrets To Flawless Looking Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Do not despair whenever you see celebrities and models having perfectly flawless and beautiful skin. These Hollywood beauties also experience the same problems that average women like you have.
- A Frigid Woman's Guide To Becoming A Sultry Siren
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] There are women out there who want to find pleasure in the bedroom with their partners, but their bodies are not cooperating. By learning the top aphrodisiacs available, they might boost their sexual libido.
- Improve Your Brain Power The Easy And Fun Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Much like the muscles in your body, your brain will regain strength and vitality if you use it and sharpen it with a daily mental workout. Find out fun and interesting ways to boost your brain power.
- Warning - Synthetic Sleeping Pills Can Put You To Sleep Permanently
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] The results of a study backed by the National Institutes of Health actually cast a doubt on the effectiveness of sleeping pills. One danger of taking these pills is the development of one or more sleeping disorders.
- Calcium Is Simply Not Enough For Your Bones
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Bone loss can not be entirely blamed on one's lack of calcium. However, because of the focus on calcium when it comes to bone health, many people forget about the other essential substances necessary for healthier bones.
- Win Back Your Life By Running
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Running is one of the most popular exercise programs available. Running, as a way of life, can be enjoyable and a source of good health.
- How To Make Your Eyes Attractive And Lift Your Spirit This Christmas
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Your eyes are the first things that people notice about you. If you have tired-looking eyes, your overall appearance will surely suffer. There are really numerous ways in which you can make your eyes look fabulous.
- Become Simply Irresistible By Sweetening Up Your Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Peppermint, maple, vanilla and chocolate have always been among the most popular sweeteners and treats. But did you know that you can use these taste bud ticklers to attain a healthy glowing skin?
- Female Sexual Dysfunction 101 - Factors That Put Out The Fire
[Relationships:Sexuality] If you think that your wife or girlfriend seems to decline having sex with you for a long time now, you must find out the underlying causes of her sexual dysfunction and talk about it. Or you risk your relationship.
- Take Good Care Of Your Knees And Be Active All Your Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] If you are active, athletic and you love the outdoors, you may already be hurting your knees without knowing it. Knee woes develop overtime and people only discover these problems when it is already too late.
- The Modern Woman's Successful Ways To Deal With Stretch Marks
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Stretch marks can be a real annoyance; especially for women who are pregnant or those who have gained some pounds. There are basically three ways of dealing with stretch marks.
- Insulin Resistance And Stress Levels Bring You Menopausal Horror
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Gaining weight is just another symptom caused by the hormonal imbalance which is a characteristic of menopause. Two consequences follow hormonal imbalance during menopause namely: resistance to insulin and stress.
- Brain Relaxation For Better Mental Acuity
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Many experts believe that stress plays a major role in the decline of a person's cognitive functions, including memory and organizational skills. Give your brain some time to rest and relax to slow down its aging process.
- Pot Belly Is Not Just About Your Tummy
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Having a big abdomen that is not due to pregnancy can really put down anybody's self-confidence. But not only is it unsightly, it may indicate that you are suffering from serious diseases like heart problems or diabetes.
- 8 Surefire Ways To Improve Your Immune System
[Health-and-Fitness] The extreme weather condition during winter can weaken your immune system. If you do not want to miss the holiday festivities and celebrations because of an illness, you need to bolster your immune system.
- Uneven Skin Tone May Be Sign Of A More Serious Skin Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Skin discoloration should not be a cause for alarm. But there are cases where the appearance of patches or discoloration on any area of your skin should prompt you to see your doctor or consult with dermatologists. More often than not, having uneven skin tone or color is caused by factors like over exposure to sunlight, allergic reaction, or the normal processes of aging.
- The Importance Of Diet In Fighting Bone Loss
[Health-and-Fitness] Bone loss does not happen overnight. If you want to lessen your risk of developing bone-density problems in the future, better start paying attention to your bone health while you are still young.
- Learn How To Sleep Before It Becomes A Commodity
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Sleep, in its truest form, is getting hard to come by in today's society. You must know that getting deep quality sleep is all about getting ready for bed.
- Belly Dancing And Erasing Cellulite - The Perfect Combination!
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] You can definitely say goodbye to the cellulite in many areas of your body. But if you want to make it relatively easy for yourself, then you should take a look at belly dancing in your fight against cellulite.
- Save Your Relationship With These Amazing Secrets
[Relationships:Sexuality] As years pass by, especially during the arrival of children, a couple's sexual intimacy might start to go lukewarm, if not totally cold. Good thing there are ways to rekindle the old flame of any relationship.
- Two Modern Ways To Correct Vision Problems
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Because of the modern vision correction solutions offered today, people with eyesight problems may acquire a near-perfect vision and still look splendid and in-the-crowd! Eye correction is a lifestyle change as much as a medical process.
- How Prolonged Standing Can Ruin Your Christmas Shopping
[Health-and-Fitness] Prolonged standing is regarded as an occupational hazard which can cause complications to both muscles and bone tissues on your legs. Standing for extended periods during your Christmas shopping may pose a severe risk to your body.
- Memory Boost Does Not Happen By Accident
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Being unable to remember faces, names and even words could really dampen relationships and even your self-confidence. The good news is even if you are 80, there is still something you can do about your memory lapses.
- Eight Secrets To Looking Ten Years Younger - At The Very Least!
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] You really do not have to embark on the quest for the fountain of youth to keep looking younger. All you need is learn some beauty tricks that will help mask your real age.
- Sports Injuries Are No Child's Play
[Health-and-Fitness] Osteoarthritis and other joint diseases are no longer confined to the 50- or 60-year-old age brackets. Members of the younger generations who have had sports injuries may suffer the symptoms of various joint and bone diseases.
- Sweeten Your Life Without The Guilt
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The arrival of artificial sweeteners took away everybody's guilt about satisfying the sweet appetite. They can provide the same taste that sugar can bring, but they do not bring in additional calories into one's diet.
- A Practical Guide To Different Skin Care Products
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Nowadays, consumers are bombarded with various beauty products. As a result, many people are already confused and bewildered on what type of beauty product is ideal for their needs and flaws.
- Win The War Against Warts The Natural Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Warts are pesky skin problems that can cause embarrassment because they are unsightly and can grow in virtually any part of your body. You can choose to use natural treatment to fight these viral particles.
- Attain Healthy Eyes Through Your Mouth
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Aside from protecting your eyes from strain, you also need to build up the tissues and muscles that make up your eyes. You need to know what types of food have the right amounts of vitamins and minerals that are good for your precious eyes.
- Reversing Osteoporosis By Eating The Right Stuff
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] As you grow older, your bones wear out faster than they are rebuilt; this gives way to a disease known as osteoporosis. But you can beat osteoporosis by eating the right food.
- Relieve Stress With Relaxation Therapy
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] The twenty-first century can be defined as the age of stress. And stress has taken its toll on the emotional and physical aspects of so many lives. Relaxation therapy can be used to prevent and treat this problem.
- Overcoming Acute Shyness Through Proper Relaxation
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] Shyness is a subject of depression; in fact, among mind health professionals, shyness has taken on a more formal name which is social anxiety. Your solution against shyness is all about increasing your sense of relaxation.
- You Think Only Women Have Menopause? You're Wrong!
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Male menopause may sound awkward for most people and that is because the medical profession does not recognize the existence of this syndrome. But in truth, the gradual decrease of testosterone in a man's body causes male menopause.
- Garlic - Amazing Antifungal Treatment For Your Feet
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] If you do not want to cuddle the fungus that brings you Athlete's foot, then it is time you take a look and try the best antifungal herb around. Garlic is nature's most reliable and potent herb against fungi.
- Relieve The Pains Of Tendinitis Naturally
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] All the vigorous exertions that you do will always end up in a brand-new pain the following day. And before you are even aware of it, you are already suffering from tendinitis.
- Boost Your Brain With Physical And Mind Exercises
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] People always believed that senility or forgetfulness is a fact of life for old people. However, researchers have discovered that it is never too late to start to boost your brainpower.
- 8 Effective Ways To Banish Your Wrinkles
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Wrinkles and fine lines are as inevitable as death and taxes. But you can delay these signs of aging on your face if you just know what to do.
- Eating Habits That Can Undermine Your Weight-Loss Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] So, all those scrimping and self-control were useless. The truth is that dieting alone may not be the best way to solve your weight problems.
- Surefire Tips On How To Strengthen Your Immune System
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] The immune system is your first line of defense against bacteria or virus-causing diseases. So if you can't afford to be sick because of all the things that you have to do, then you need to strengthen your immune system.
- Learn How Exercise Can Control Chronic Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Before you convince yourself that chronic pain in your body and exercise just don't mix, consider what many pain rehabilitation experts have to say about the benefits of exercise. Exercise can be part of your chronic pain control and relief.
- Sunshine And Age Spots - Peas In A Pod
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] There are skin experts and people who are adamant in their belief that the quality of your skin is directly proportional to the years that you have been living. In reality, skin blemishes have nothing to do with your age.
- Smoking Not Only Kills - It Causes Osteoporosis Too!
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Osteoporosis and other bone-density-related problems affect everyone - men, women, young and old. Scientists believe that smoking is one reason why there is an alarming rate of increase in people affected by osteoporosis.
- Have Fun Flirting By Using Just Your Eyes
[Relationships:Dating] Your eyes play the biggest role in making or breaking your chance to leave a lasting and alluring impression. Eye Contact is your very first form of communication; the chance to say that you are interested in that person sans the words.
- Fuel Your Brain For Maximum Power
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you want to maintain or attain sharp brain power, choosing the right food should not be left to chance or to what seems to be plainly discernible. The brain needs three basic nutrients to keep it sharp.
- Think Sleep And Beat Sleeping Disorders
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] If you suffer from sleeping disorders like insomnia or narcolepsy, you might want to rethink about your sleeping habits. There are factors that can either make or break your sleeping patterns.
- The Plant That Can Do It All And Then Some
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Yerba mate is an essential herb with immense supply of good antioxidants. For decades now, this plant has been used as an important component in dealing with obesity.
- Playing Tricks On Your Mind Can Make You Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] One of the best ways to reduce consumption of food is by tricking your mind. Sometimes the simplest changes to your daily routine and food habits can immensely help in trimming down your weight unconsciously.
- Natural Remedies Are Still The Best For Menopausal Symptoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Many women today have known about the risks that HRT can bring, such as cancer and heart ailments. In view of these dangers, there has been a growing trend towards choosing natural means of suppressing menopausal syndrome.
- If You Think Venous Problems Are Just Cosmetic, Think Again!
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] The truth is venous problems can point to more serious troubles in your vascular system. If totally neglected, these problems can lead to discoloration, swelling, thickening of the skin, and ulcers on your legs.
- Powerful Ways To Avoid Looking Like A Raccoon
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] No matter how soft and supple your skin is, if the area surrounding your eyes is dark and puffy, you will still look old and stressed out. Get rid of your puffy and discolored skin around the eyes if you don't want to look like a raccoon.
- Copper Peptide - Miracle Compound For Skin Regeneration
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] The real reason for the existence of stretch marks is the inherent structure of the skin itself. Your skin is simply not designed to support or extend itself to accommodate all the extra fat and body tissues that you get during pregnancy or weight gain.
- 5 Proven Secrets To Youthful Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] As you grow old, your skin is slowly losing its elasticity and in the process, you develop lines and spots on your skin. You have to take action against the slow deterioration of your skin.
- 5 Lifestyle Habits You Can Develop To Boost Your Body's Defenses
[Health-and-Fitness] A strong immune system is a key for a healthy life. But sadly, your immune system is not some robot or mechanical device that can be easily fixed when in disrepair.
- Hip Joint Replacement - The Best Way To Solve Arthritic Hip Bones?
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] In a typical hip joint replacement procedure, the ball of the upper thigh and the injured cartilage of the corresponding hipbone socket are taken away to be replaced with artificial implants made from various materials. For more details about this product, visit www.Lumnaderm.com
- How Soaps Work To Clean Your Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Soaps come in all shapes and sizes. But that's not all; they are also manufactured to cater to all types of skin. And there are countless additives that have been included into your ordinary bar of soap.
- 7 Misleading Tales About Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] More often than not, the real hindrance in eliminating cellulite comes in the form of one's ignorance about cellulite. How can you fight off something that you do not know about? Knowing the facts is the first step to eradicating cellulite.
- Parasomnia - The Truth About Bedwetting, Teeth Grinding, And Other Sleep Problems
[Health-and-Fitness] You may not know it, but you may be already suffering from a sleeping disorder known as parasomnia. It affects almost everyone in a variety of forms. Bedwetting, teeth-grinding, and nightmares are among parasomnia's symptoms.
- Win Back Your Brain From Alzheimer's Disease - Take In Antioxidants
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Alzheimer's disease can be debilitating, but losing one's cognitive abilities is common among aging people. Counter these problems by increasing your intake of beneficial antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables.
- Banish Your Blues Away The Natural Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Menopausal women often experience depression. If left unattended or untreated, menopausal depression may lead to complicated psychological problems which can trigger, among others, rapid bone loss and even suicidal tendencies.
- Bone Mineral Density - How To Detect Osteoporosis Accurately
[Health-and-Fitness] Osteoporosis can be hard to predict. The best way to know if you are at risk of having this condition is to have a bone mineral density analysis.
- Sclerotherapy 101 - Knowing How You Can Get Rid Of Spider Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Spider veins can make your legs look ugly. Luckily, there are cosmetic procedures like sclerotherapy, which is one of the most popular means of eradicating spider veins.
- 7 Classic Ways Of Bringing Back Your Younger Years
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Making your skin look younger and reinvigorated can be easy if you know how. The so-called secrets to a youthful skin are actually staring right at your face. Know what these are and you can bring back your younger days.
- How Your Thyroid Glands Can Ruin Your Figure
[Health-and-Fitness:Thyroid] Sometimes, even with proper diet and lots of exercise, your weight goes off the scale. Your thyroid glands could be behind this unusual weight gain. Thyroid problems can disrupt your metabolic rate and make you overweight.
- If You Love Your Eyes Then Don't Let The Sunshine In This Winter
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Many people think that the gray days of winter are safe for the eyes. Well, just like in summer, the ultraviolet rays of the sun can be relentless in winter. Aside from the skin, your eyes can fall victim to harmful sunlight.
- Important Pointers In Fighting Arthritis Which You've Forgotten
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] One of the effects of aging is arthritis. Getting older can take its toll on your joints. But with a little change in your habits, you can bring back your joints to their peak performance.
- Stress Can Eat You Up Alive! So Do Something About It
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Short-term stress may allow you to boost your immune system. However, for long-term stress, the exact opposite happens. Chronic stress can be detrimental to your health.
- Get Stretch Marks Off Your Skin Using Moisturizers And Fruit Acids
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Stretch marks look bad on you. But you do not need to spend a fortune trying to eliminate them, reduce stretch mark appearance by using moisturizers and fruit acids.
- Hate Looking Like A Dalmatian? Read This!
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Freckles can make people more attractive. But most of the time, people want to have an even skin tone; thus, leave no room for freckles. Knowing what causes freckles can help you eliminate them.
- The Amazing Things That Working Memory Can Do For You
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] There's long-term memory and there's short-term memory. Both are important for your overall thinking process, but short-term memory does most of the important brain functions like reading and solving mathematical problems.
- Sleep Or Die - Sleeping Disorders That Can Cost Your Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Getting quality sleep has never been difficult than in this age and time. Countless people suffer from sleep disorders. Three types of sleep problems can even cost your life.
- Complete Weight Loss Program - The Truth About The 5-Factor Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are plain diets and there are great diets. The 5-factor diet can be both. It is simple to follow and it has been rated as safe and healthy.
- How To Care For Your Legs And Become Attractive
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] True beauty does not only focus on the face and shapely torso. Having beautiful legs is also an important component in defining what it means to be beautiful. Ensuring proper care for the skin on your legs is an important step in becoming totally attractive.
- Phytoestrogen - The Sensational Substance Against Menopausal Symptoms
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Bringing back adequate levels of the hormone estrogen during menopause does not have to entail harsh side effects. By nourishing your body with pytoestrogen-rich foods, you get all the benefits just like when you were not yet in the menopausal stage.
- 5 Convenient Ways Of Protecting Your Skin From Dryness Of Winter
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Winter can be harsh on your skin. By following a simple wintertime skin care regimen, you can ensure moisture and prevent dryness from ruining your skin.
- Annoying Eye Problems And How You Can Beat Them
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Your eyes are at a constant risk from various disorders and unwanted appearances. Fortunately, you can solve most eye problems with proper eye care and nourishment.
- Three Approaches To Boosting Immune System Of Cancer Patients
[Cancer] Cancer patients almost always have weak immune systems. This is mainly brought about by cancer treatment like chemotherapy which can damage healthy cells. There are three basic approaches which cancer patients can follow to strengthen their body's defenses.
- Essential Nutrients That Matter To Your Bones
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Bones are living tissues. They need nourishment. But more than just the usual dose of calcium, your bones need a lot of other minerals and substances to become stronger and more flexible.
- 5 Things That You've Got Wrong About Arthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Arthritis can change the way you live your life. But having arthritis does not mean you have to avoid winter or live like an invalid, among other things. By relieving arthritic pain and other symptoms, you can still live a full life.
- Amazing Products And Treatments For Your Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Attaining a youthful and glowing skin is now within your reach. By using the various skin care treatment products and procedures, you can easily transform a dull-looking skin into a healthy flawless one.
- Skin Problems Linked To Hormonal Changes In Pregnant Women
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Hormonal changes during pregnancy can bring about some skin problems. Hyperpigmentation and stretch marks are among the unsightly appearances that tend to develop on your skin when you are pregnant. Knowing about these skin problems will enable you to prepare for their eradication.
- Things To Avoid If You Want Powerful Memory
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] You do not have to be forgetful about things when you are old. With proper care for your brain, you can increase its intellectual and memory functions no matter how old you are.
- Winning The War On Terror Caused By Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Cellulite can be stubborn. They simply won't melt away through traditional fat-busting methods. You must first separate the truths from the myths about cellulite if you want to effectively eliminate it.
- Fantastic Natural Remedies For Menopausal Disorders
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Menopause can bring about a lot of physical and psychological disorders. While you can not avoid this stage in your life, you can, however, fight menopausal symptoms in your kitchen, garden, and favorite herbal shop.
- How To Improve Your Skin And Reverse The Effects Of Aging
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] These days, you can hardly count your age by counting calendars. The appearance of your skin has become a more acceptable way of gaging your age. In effect, having a healthier and smoother skin can reverse the effects that aging does on your appearance.
- Mr. Sandman's Two Favorite Things
[Health-and-Fitness] Sleep is important for healthy mind and body. To always get a good night's sleep, you must observe two important things: quality of your sleeping area and quality of your mattress.
- Easy Yet Effective Ways Of Improving Your Legs
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Legs are an important aspect of measuring beauty. If you want to be really beautiful, don't just focus on your face, breasts and buttocks; you must also have well-toned and shapely legs; plus, you must also ensure that there are no unsightly blotches like spider veins.
- Secrets To Losing Weight - Getting Rid Of Excuses Before Getting Rid Of The Flab
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight is not just about eating right. For the better part of your efforts, you must also increase your physical activity to burn more energy.
- Run Away From Runner's Knee
[Health-and-Fitness] Suffering from runner's knee can be very painful. And this disorder affects millions of Americans. Having a lifestyle or work that puts your knees in constant stress can end your running days.
- Reasons Behind Weakening Of Bones And How You Can Cope With It
[Health-and-Fitness] Your bones will become weaker as you age. Knowing why strong bones are necessary and how you could keep them healthy can reduce the effects of osteoporosis.
- Banish Unsightly Eye Appearance To Reveal Your Beauty
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Today's environment, your job and your heredity have much to say about how the skin on your eye area should look. More often than not, these factors bring about unwanted eye appearance. You must learn how to protect your eyes from these factors.
- Power Up Your System Against Cold Sores
[Health-and-Fitness] Pesky lesions on your mouth are called cold sores. These are caused by a type of viral infection. Once you have contracted it, you will have it for life; but you can deal with the symptoms if you only know how.
- Certified Stretch Mark Busters
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Everyone has stretch marks. But if these skin appearances make you uncomfortable, there are many ways to diminish or eliminate them.
- Never Lose Your Marbles - What To Avoid To Prevent Memory Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Know the most common factors that can jeopardize your memory. Doing so might just save you from the troubles of forgetting things.
- If You're Not Peter Parker, Keep Spider Veins Away!
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Spider veins can ruin the appearance of your legs. Deal with this type of venous problem before it doubles its size.
- Seven Secrets To A More Beautiful And Fairer Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Attaining beautiful, younger-looking skin entails hard work. By incorporating seven proven habits into your daily regimen, you can have a better chance at improving your skin.
- Surefire Remedies That Will Help You Sleep With Ease
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Serious lack of sleep can result to complicated emotional and mental problems. By following simple guidelines to induce sleep, you can regain healthy mind and body.
- Recommended Remedies For Menopausal Memory Gaps
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Menopause is more than just a change in your hormones. There are cases where it can affect your memory functions.
- 3 Ways To Improve Your Weight Loss Efforts
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight does not only put pressure on your muscles. More often, it is about being determined and having a strong will. Putting your mind to your goals will help you lose weight more effectively.
- The Truth About How Liposuction Can Suck The Life Out Of You
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Many people are willing to take the risk of having surgical cosmetic procedures to improve their looks. One such popular procedure that deals with cellulite is liposuction.
- Warning - Don't Apply Another Makeup Until You've Read This
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] The makeup that you apply can be laden with harmful microorganisms. And oftentimes, it's not the manufacturer's fault. Knowing how to keep your makeup free from these microorganisms can save your skin.
- Stretch Marks 101 - Understanding Them Is Key To Eliminating Them
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Everyone can have stretch marks. One can not do anything to prevent their occurrence, but there are ways to reduce their color and appearance.
- How You're Being Hacked At The Back And Don't Know It
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Back pain is a common problem among Americans. It is usually a symptom, a pain referred by other organs to your spinal column. But the most painful back pains can be caused by inherent spinal problems and old age.
- The Amazing Three C's To Fighting Dark Under-Eye Circles
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Having dark under-eye circles can make you look tired and ugly. By choosing any of the three most common procedures to deal with dark eye circles, you can look forward to a more beautiful appearance.
- Eating Your Way To Healthy Bones
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Avoiding osteoporosis later in life is possible only if you eat the right kind of food. You must learn to eat food that builds strong bones and avoid stuff that can reduce bone density.
- What If Your Body Is At War With Common Colds?
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] There is a party going on right up your respiratory tract. Millions of common cold viruses are having the time of their lives while you are down on your bed, teary-eyed, feverish and coughing. You also have runny nose and you wonder if you can make a fortune out of the empty boxes of Kleenex strewn on the floor.
- Take A Closer Look At Spider Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Spider veins can be a problem for some people. These unsightly appearances can seriously dull one's appearance. Learning about spider veins is the first step in keeping them off your skin.
- The Truth About Hair Loss And Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] The menopausal stage for women can bring about thinning or loss of hair. While there is not much that women can do about menopause, they can, however, limit or prevent further hair loss or thinning by taking extra care when dealing with their hair.
- Restore Youthful Glowing Skin With Adequate Water
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Getting older can bring some problems for your skin. But it does not matter if age is inevitable, what is important is that there are ways which can help you delay the effects of time on your skin; one way is through water.
- Three Common Diet Myths That You Must Vomit
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are many diet plans out there. But often, their approach to losing weight can be questionable as to how these diets can affect your overall health. Recognize diet myths from the facts if you do not want to compromise your health.
- Your Memory Can Run Out And You Won't Even Remember Why
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Memory loss can be a bit of a problem for most people. Although the worst that it can bring is embarrassment, you need to power up your brain to maintain its sharpness. You walked into a party and a whole new world is opening up to you.
- Get A Grip At Sleep Or Lose Your Life
[Health-and-Fitness] Depriving yourself with sleep can lead to serious health problems. Heart disease and obesity are two of the risks associated with lack of sleep.
- Amazing Ways To Deflate Puffy Eyes
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Eye puffiness can surely ruin your day. But before you decide to apply a concealer or wear sunglasses the whole day, there are quick-fix measures that can reduce the puffiness within a few minutes.
- How To Be A Man And Have Healthy Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Healthy youthful skin used to be a woman's concern. But today, more and more men are becoming aware of the benefits of having youthful skin. However, skin care regimen for men is different from that of women.
- Got Osteoarthritis? Don't Worry, So Does Everyone Else Your Age
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. While there is no cure for this disease, one can have several options to deal with the joint pains brought about by this disease.
- Think You're Just Overweight Or Obese? Take A Look At This!
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Many ignore the problems associated with being overweight or obese. But perhaps, the latest study that clearly points out the connection between being overweight and cancer may raise awareness and make people deal with their weights now.
- Antidepressants - The Miracle Cure For Hot Flashes?
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] More and more women are using antidepressants to help ease hot flashes during menopause. Although its use has been proven effective, the risk associated with such drug can not be ignored.
- How To Attain Healthy Skin And Maintain A Sexy Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] If you want to look attractive, don't just focus on the size of your waistline. Being good-looking also demands that you have healthy glowing skin. You can both have sexy body and healthy skin by putting the right food on your plate.
- Stay Sexy And Sizzling At Sixty
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Regular exercise, eating right and drinking lots of water can help you look sexy and pretty even when you are 60. Being happy and stress-free are also crucial in looking and feeling young.
- Warning - Dark Eye Circles Could Mean Something A Lot Worse
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Dark under-eye circles can be more than just a beauty problem. Sometimes these spots could mean that your lifestyle is taking its toll on your body or you are suffering from some health conditions.
- Drown Your Menopause Blues Away With Water
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Drinking plenty of water is helpful in easing a number of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and irritability. Water is also important in delaying the aging process.
- How To Prepare Yourself For A Game And Avoid Injuries
[Health-and-Fitness] The demands of any kind of physical sport can injure your joints and cartilages. While sport injuries are usually accidents and there is not much that anyone can do about it, good preparation can provide added protection from joint and other injuries.
- The Hidden Danger Of Fad Diets
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Being overweight is often linked to poor diet. But often, compulsive eating disorders are caused by the imbalance in brain chemicals responsible for appetites. With this, fad diets are not always the best answer to losing weight.
- Powerful Ways To Slow Down Skin Aging
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Often, prevention is the best cure. When it comes to your skin, taking good care of it as early as possible will bring you years of healthy and rejuvenated appearance.
- The Bird That Can Banish Age Spots
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Age spots have become a problem when people age. While these spots can not be avoided as one grows old, there are many ways to delay their development or reduce their existence. One of the most effective ways to deal with age spots is to use Emu oil.
- Caffeine Secret That's Worth More Than A Cup Of Coffee
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Caffeine has been found to reduce or improve the appearance of cellulite. It has become a major ingredient in the manufacture of cellulite-cutting products.
- When Celibacy Is Not An Option - Boost Your Sex Drive During Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] At the onset of menopause, women's sexual drive goes south because of vaginal and hormonal changes. Natural remedies, such as increasing intake of Vitamin E, are helpful in getting back your drive.
- Lose More Weight By Increasing Caloric Burn Rate
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Metabolism or caloric burn rate is vital to your goal of losing extra pounds. Increasing the level of this rate will ensure that you lose weight even if you do not follow diet plans or heavy exercises.
- Nutrients That Matter To Your Joints
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Joints are important for your movement. It is imperative that you take good care of your joints and overall bone structure if you want to enjoy life.
- Want To Spice Up Your Marriage? Get A Makeover
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] As people age, romance between a couple can lose its sparks. By having a total makeover, wives can rekindle the flame with their husbands no matter how old they are.
- What If Your Kitchen Were A Beauty Bar?
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Cleaning and caring for your skin does not have to be expensive and chemically formulated. For different skin types, you can look at your kitchen as the source for some effective skin care treatment.
- Avoid An Ugly Face By Knowing Your Skin Type
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] There are different types of skin. For each type, there is a unique way of skin care treatment.
- Menopausal And Chronically Burned Out At 40 - How To Bring Back The Sparkle
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Chronic fatigue is one menopausal symptom that is primarily caused by the decline in estrogen level. To deal with this problem, you can either take hormonal replacement therapy or opt to use more natural remedies.
- How To Conquer Cellulites By Knowing What Can Cause Them
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Cellulites can only mean problem for women. Those fatty deposits can lead to loss of self-respect. Knowing the factors that cause cellulites is the first step to fight them off.
- Successful Weight Loss Program That Can Flush Out Toxins
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are many ways of losing weight. One that is increasingly becoming popular is juice fasting diet. It can detoxify the body, increase vitality and burn down fat.
- Sex Difficult For Menopausal Women
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Sex is often difficult for menopausal women who are suffering in silence because they are ashamed to talk about their problem.
This is the gist of a survey made by Menopause Matters that studied 400 women in the United Kingdom.
- Smoking Linked To Early Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Female smokers are 59 percent more likely to have an early menopause before the age of 45 than non-smokers. This was revealed by Norwegian researchers who said that the smokers were also at risk for osteoporosis and heart disease.
- Pain Pain Go Away, Ole' Johnny Wants To Play
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] If you want to be active during your retirement years, you need to do something about your arthritis. Watching your weight and diet are some of the tips that can help make your arthritis pain go away.
- How Quasimodo Got His Looks - Eye Bag Removal That's Gone Bad
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Problems in the eye area can be easily corrected through cosmetic surgery. However, choosing the right procedure and cosmetic surgeon is important if you want to avoid unwanted aftereffects.
- Avoid Dry Skin Woes - Big Secrets To Rejuvenating Your Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] As the largest organ in the body, the skin has to be in a healthy all the time. While environmental and some lifestyle factors affect the skin in a bad way, there are products that can help rejuvenate and rehydrate the skin.
- How Quitting The Habit Of Smoking Can Make You Fat
[Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Quitting smoking is definitely good for your health. But a large number of those who stopped smoking experience uncontrolled weight gain. There are three reasons why and luckily, you can counter these factors.
- How To Look 10 Years Younger And Make Your Skin Intact
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Taking good care of the skin is more difficult when you are older. You need to learn the ways of preventing the skin from reducing the effects of exposure to the elements for years.
- Smell And Rub Your Way To Cellulite Reduction
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Fighting cellulites is not exclusively about exercise and proper diet. Aromatherapy can be an effective way to reduce the presence of cellulites in the body.
- 'Surreal Shoes' Dangerous
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] They look like something made by the late Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali who was known for his striking and bizarre images. They're very unstable and dangerous. At 330 pounds a pair, they're also expensive. But fashionable women are bound to wear them.
- Evel Knievel-itis or Mid-Life Crisis?
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Here he comes, driving down the street, in his new Corvette! Wow! You can hear the whispers in the neighborhood now. It seems like ever since he turned 50 he hasn't been the same.
- Stop The Fast Food Madness
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Pizza Hut. Do the lyrics of this song sound familiar to you? Do you eat fast food four, five, six or even seven or more times a week?
- Stop Looking Like A Mafia Boss
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Mobsters. You gotta love 'em! We all love those trench coat wearing, machine gun toting, gangsters from Brooklyn and Chicago that have captured our minds in many of the biggest grossing movies of all time like "Scarface" and "The Godfather" series. These people have many things in common with ordinary folk like you and me. They drive nice cars, never seem to work, have big houses, a maid, a pool and even a pool boy. Does this sound familiar to you? Probably not! Imagine what it would be like if you looked like a mob boss!
- No Botox for Malaysian Muslims
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] It's final: Malaysian Muslims should learn to live with their wrinkles after the National Fatwa Council, the highest Islamic authority, ruled against the use of Botox. Declaring the popular wrinkle remover as "haram" or unlawful, the Council said Botox could not be used for cosmetic purposes amidst fears that it contains prohibited substances, including those derived from pigs.
- Suffering for Beauty's Sake
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] How far would you go to stay beautiful? The answer depends on where you live and society's definition of beauty. Before women "tortured" themselves with plastic surgery, Botox, and other painful cosmetic procedures, they had to endure more barbaric beauty rituals to look good.
- How Botox Ruined Deborah's Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] When used correctly, Botox can get rid of wrinkles without the need for expensive surgery, unsightly scars or a long recovery time. But in a few cases, it can produce side effects that although temporary, can lead to emotional scars.
- Weird Spa Treatments
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Chicago is rich in history and known for its architectural marvels. But did you know that the windy city is also the home of some of the weirdest spa treatments in the world? If you don't believe me, read the article below and discover a different side of Chicago.
- Strange Japanese Beauty Products
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] When it comes to innovation, nothing beats the Japanese. Our Asian friends often leave no stone unturned in their quest for beauty and perfection. That's probably the reason why they've come up with lots of unusual - and sometimes silly - inventions.
- Sexy Star Says 'No' To Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Former Playboy Playmate of the Year Jenny McCarthy is quitting her Botox sessions for good after the procedure reportedly ruined her ability to smile. The curvaceous blonde beauty of the teen comedy "John Tucker Must Die" who has been linked to Jim Carrey found that the injections limited her facial expressions during a photo shoot for the cover of her parenthood book "Baby Laughs."
- Chocolate Facials For Healthy Skin
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Paris salons are offering chocolate facials, wraps, and scrubs to people who want healthy-looking and wrinkle-free skin.
- Tips in Keeping the Body in Good Shape
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Supplements such as cellulite creams and diet pills are also helpful. But before using them, seek the advice of your doctor. Others are claiming that they have lost pounds away after using a certain product. One that is new in the market is Celluthin. It is a cellulite cream that works directly to the problem areas such as the stomach, buttocks, thighs, arms or any spot that need to be reduced.
- Enjoy Life as You Age
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Creams and moisturizers would also help. Just like using Rejuvinol, one of the products in the market today. Others who have used it saw remarkable results. It is a new and anti-aging formula that reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
- How Physical Strain Affects the Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] With right diet, exercise and an active lifestyle, you can also seek the help of supplements against osteoarthritis. The most complete bone and joint formula on the market today is Phosoplex. It helps reduce joint pains and stiffness with 100% natural and safe ingredients.
- Age With Grace
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] A number of good products are out in the market today. One of them is Zalestra. It is a completely natural product that can improve problems of women with weight loss and hormonal imbalances. Some of Zalestra's features are reducing menopausal symptoms, irritability, tension and anxiety, and increasing libido drive.
- Arthritic Pain - Ouch!
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Others may resort to medications depending on the severity of the pains of arthritis. They usually provide relief in reducing pain and inflammation. They slow down the aggravation of the disease from further joint damage. One recommended common bone and joint formula is Phosoplex, a joint health supplement.
- Great Skin Secrets
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] In the market today, there is Lumnaderm, a cream that may be used in reducing the appearance of sun spots, age spots and freckles. It also balances uneven skin tone.
- Losing for Healthy Living
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] One of the latest in the market today is Celluthin, a new product that promises good results. It is a cellulite cream that eliminates inches and helps lose unwanted fat. It tightens and firms your thighs, legs and hips.
- Not All Gaining is Okay
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] One of the promising diet pills being sold in the drugstores today is Zyroxin. It enhances your diet and exercise programs. It reduces and controls your food cravings. It increases your energy levels. These are just some of the benefits of Zyroxin.
- Skin Guide to Better Look
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Other skin problems include age spots, wrinkles, blemishes and hyperpigmentation. With these, many over-the-counter drugs are available to suit the customer's problem areas. One of the sought-after skin lightening agents in the market is Lumnaderm. It is a product like no other. It reduces age pots, sun spots, and freckles.
- Addicted to Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Jay Nichols has spent £3,000 on Botox for the past two years. The 32-year-old model and dancer from Battle, East Sussex, England, gets the shots every three months to maintain her looks.
- Botox - Not For Wrinkles Only
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Megan Hand, 5, and Kira Glossop, 4, have spent most of their lives in a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. Botox injections have made them walk again.
- The Bad Side Of Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] When it comes to Botox, doctors said you should follow your mom's advice. Don't talk to strangers and never take candy from someone you don't know well.
- Celebrities Love Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Virginia Madsen is one Hollywood star who's open about her Botox treatments. Rather than hide them, Madsen isn't ashamed to admit that she uses the procedure conservatively not for her fans or a guy but to feel great about herself.
- Dangers of Backstreet Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Bonnie Kaplan, 53, had a few wrinkles and she believed Botox was the answer. Celebrities were endorsing it; many people were using it, and her friends were into it. What could possibly go wrong, she thought.
- Botox Causes More Wrinkles
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Botox injections may give you more wrinkles next to the ones they remove. This was revealed by doctors who said that the popular wrinkle fighter that is used by celebrities and thousands of men and women worldwide may do more harm than good in the long run.
- Ancient Freckle Removers
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Do you want to get rid of freckles instantly? Then follow what the Irish recommend: anoint your face with the blood of a bull or hare and your problems are over!
- Soy Busts Menopause Woes
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Menopausal women may experience ailments associated with that stage of their lives. But with the right exercise, diet, and the proper management strategies, they can look forward to menopause as a welcome change.
- Tomato Treats For The Skin
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] The next time somebody splats tomato on your face, just pretend you're at the Tomatina festival in Spain and welcome it. The antioxidant properties of tomato that work inside the body can also do wonders outside.
- Keep Fit With Soy
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Experience the big difference soy makes to the body! It's an essential food that's the perfect compliment to a healthy diet and fitness regimen. The Chinese call it the "Great Treasure" while American farmers label it as "Gold from the Soil." Truly, soy is a protein rich food source that is considered among nature's wonders.
- Reach Your Fat Burning Goal
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Even though certain foods can help you burn calories and lose weight, consume a variety of foods and burn calories through movement and exercise. For those who are interested anyway, some of these "fat burners" include foods that are rich in vitamin C. Limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruit and vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrot, watermelon, and apple fall into this category.
- Egyptian Anti-Wrinkle Secrets
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Since ancient times, men and women have searched for ways to look young. Eye and face cosmetics were used by the ancient Egyptians, the most famous of whom is Cleopatra. She used lactic acid to peel her skin to look beautiful. Archaeologists have found formulas, written on papyrus, of facials made from plants and honey that early women used. Many of these products, including anti-wrinkle creams, also contained aloe that was commonly used in ancient Egypt.
- Flip Flops For Cellulite?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Cellulite has been given quite a number of names, including cottage cheese, orange-peel skin, saddlebags, pruned legs, and even dimples. But cellulite by any other name is still cellulite and it is unattractive and unhealthy at the same time. Most women have some on their body somewhere and are unhappy about it. They would love to get rid of it so the search for the ultimate cellulite remover continues.
- The 'Highs' And 'Lows' Of Losing Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Some of us to think that the key to losing weight is saying goodbye to all those yummy steaks and becoming a vegetarian. You don't need to starve yourself on a wacky fad diet if you want to lose weight and look better. Just increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and include legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
- Britney's Cellulite Problem
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] We often envy celebrities for their flawless skin. But no one is perfect and some celebrities do have skin problems, especially cellulite. One good example is Britney Spears who has made headlines again for this embarrassing problem.
- Nobody Wants To Be Old And Wrinkled
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] No matter how many times you tell a woman that beauty is only skin deep, she will always find ways to stay young and beautiful. The will to look young and beautiful normally emerges as fine lines and wrinkles start to appear. These are the most common signs of aging.
- Is There A Quick Fix For Losing Weight?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The problem of losing weight is so common and universal that it has become a billion dollar business. There are many commercial weight loss and diet programs today that don't warn consumers of their bad side effects.
- Save Yourself From Freckles
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] If you have freckles, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world have them. Removing or reducing their appearance can be painful not to mention the fact that it's expensive too.
- Keep Moving, Burn Calories
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Is there a magic word or a phrase to help you lose weight and burn calories? Yes, there is - keep moving.
- Laser Treatment For Brown Spots
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Changes in skin coloration are a normal part of the aging process. But many people find brown spots, also known as "liver spots" or "age spots", to be unattractive. These spots that often appear on the back of the hands are caused by sunlight exposure or chronic bruising of the skin.
- Water - Weight Loss Miracle?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] When people ask, "What can I do to lose weight?" what they're really asking is, "What can I do to lose weight that doesn't require exercise or giving up all the junk foods I eat?" When it comes to weight loss, consumers are looking for a magic bullet - a miracle that eliminates the responsibility of having to actually make adult decisions about their own health.
- Play It Safe To Avoid Back Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Back muscles get strained, disks degenerate, and nerves are pinched. That's what happens when you have back pain, a common complaint among athletes. Causes range from a strain, muscle overuse or a more ominous condition such as a herniated disc.
- Reduce Freckles In The Kitchen
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Your kitchen may be the best place to turn to if you are troubled by freckles. Check out your fridge and see how some foods and drinks may help reduce them.
- Yin And Yang Diet For Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Have you noticed why Japanese women never seem to have cellulite? Cellulite refers to the bumps under your skin that cause the surface of your body to look dimpled. For many, this is a reason to avoid the beach and other public places. Cellulite is caused by little overfilled fat pockets right under your skin.
- Keywords To Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There is no fast way to lose weight but certain keywords can do wonders for your body. These are replace, swap, less, smaller, stop, avoid, and cut. These words sound better than do's and don'ts.
- Horseradish, Lemon Reduce Age Spots
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Years of sun exposure and free radical damage can lead to flat brown spots on your hands, face, and body. While age spots are harmless, most people consider them an unwelcome sign of aging.
- Fight Cellulite In Your Kitchen
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Did you know that cellulite is not a medical term? Cellulite was coined by European salons and spas to describe deposits of dimpled fat found on the thighs and buttocks of many women. It is a problem encountered by more than 90 percent of women worldwide regardless of their age.
- Fashionable 'Slouch' Can Be Bad For Your Back
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Eighty percent of the US population will at some point in their lives experience a bout of low back pain. In fact, it is the most common cause of work-related disability and the second-most common cause of physician visits behind the common cold and the flu. Low back pain costs the economy billions of dollars and places an incalculable toll on the livelihood of millions.
- Paris Hilton Has Cellulite
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Almost 90 percent of women in America and Europe suffer from the dreaded “cottage cheese” syndrome or “orange peel” skin known as cellulite.
- 58 Million Americans Are Overweight
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] The facts are frightening. In America alone, there are 58 million overweight people, 40 million obese individuals, and another 3 million who are morbidly obese.
- Get Real And Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] "The pure mathematics of weight loss is simple - eat less, move more. If everyone knew that, people would be in great shape," according to Los Angeles-based personal trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels of NBC's weight loss reality TV show The Biggest Loser.
- Acupuncture for Cellulite?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Are you terrified every time you put on your swimsuit? Do you feel like hiding under a rock at the beach? Or burying yourself in the sand every time somebody passes by? How about when you go to the pool or wearing shorts in public? You just know that everyone is looking at your cellulite infested legs.
- Say Goodbye To Freckles
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] "Freckles" was the name the character Sawyer (Josh Holloway) gave to Kate (Evangeline Lilly) in the award winning TV series Lost. Freckles aren't harmful nor are they a health problem. They are just pigment cells that are contained within the skin in small batches. The spots develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight and particularly in persons of fair complexion.
- The Devil's Anti-Aging Secret
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Looking young doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. We only need to stick to basic anti-aging secrets. This is a must to help you look and feel young without spending so much time and hurting your wallet.
- Keep It Cool, Avoid Hot Flashes
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Data shows that fifty million women in the United States are going through menopause, and a staggering 80 percent of them suffer from hot flashes. Though harmless, they can be extremely uncomfortable.
- Ease The Pain Of Osteoarthritis With Massage
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] One in 10 people have osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis mainly seen in older adults. In osteoarthritis, joints are damaged as cartilage, the joints' shock absorbers, wears down.
- Ancient Romans Used Moisturizers
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Throughout the centuries, women have experimented with beauty treatments to enhance natural features, slow the aging process, and care for their body.
- Lose Unwanted Pounds During Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] If you're a menopausal woman, you're probably fighting the battle of the bulge. Your pants and skirts don't fit anymore and you can forget about wearing your favorite jeans.
- Don't Be A Victim Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
[Health-and-Fitness:Hand-Wrist-Pain] Carpal tunnel syndrome results in more than two million visits to doctor's clinics each year. Figures also show that there are approximately 260,000 carpal tunnel surgeries performed every year, 47 percent of which are work related.
- Surviving Rheumatoid Arthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] She runs, she swims, and she rides a Harley. In more than six weeks, she ate a worm, braved the rugged Australian outback and outwit 15 other wannabes to become the million-dollar winner of the CBS hit show "Survivor II” in 2001
- Don’t Let Menopause Ruin Your Sex Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] There's no reason why you can't have a happy and satisfying sex life during and after the menopause. According to UK's Jubilee Report, a study into the attitudes and lifestyles of women born when the Queen came to power, life begins at 50 for many British women.
- Global Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] The older a person gets, the more his or her age shows. We can't do anything about the natural aging process. However, there are things we can do to keep looking at our very best; to look as young as we can for as long as we can. So let's find out how women of the world fight aging
- Get Your Libido Back On Track
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Loss of libido is something that can affect pre- or post menopausal women. So how do you perk up sexual desire when you reach that stage?
- The Quest For Looking Young
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] The search for fountain of youth can be trace back from the early times to present day. The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. Florida is said to be its location, and stories of the fountain are some of the most persistent stories associated with the state.
- Positive Outlook Is Best Anti-Aging Remedy
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Who doesn't want to postpone their grey days? Most people talk about getting old as if it were some sort of disease or the end of the road as soon as your first grey hair arrives. The reality is, whether we like it or not we will reach old age.
- Have Great Sex During Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Seventy percent of menopausal women have a low libido or sex drive. This is often temporary and usually occurs at the beginning of menopause. In some, however, it may haunt them for the rest of their lives.
- Understanding Fibromyalgia
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Do you know that fibromyalgia was once classified as "psychological" disorder several years ago? This classification brought so much misery to patients.
- Defy Aging By Eating The Right Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Americans spent $44.6 billion on anti-aging products and services last year, according to Norwalk, Connecticut - based research firm Business Communications Company Inc. Expenditures included $37.6 billion spent on drugs and supplements targeted at specific diseases of aging, $7.7 billion spent on appearance products and services and nearly $280 million spent on anti-aging products that use advanced technologies such as hair regrowth.
- Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] Do you experience morning stiffness, trouble sleeping, headaches, poor memory and concentration? Check with your doctor because you may have fibromyalgia.
- Be a Menopause Myth Buster
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] A person's sex life changes over time. But aging or the menopause doesn't always mean we lose interest in sex or the ability to enjoy those pleasures that are personally fulfilling.
- Slow Down Aging
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] According to the Buck Institute, the first of 78 million "baby boomers" began to turn 60 last year. Currently, there are 34.9 million Americans aged 65 and older, comprising 12.4 percent of our population. The number of those 65 or older will double to 70.3 million by 2030. The 85 plus population is projected to increase from 4.6 million in 2002 to 9.6 million in 2030.
- Watch Your Lower Back
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work.
- The Next Best Thing to Botox
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day to maintain beautiful and healthy skin is not enough. Experts say you also need an anti-aging moisturizer.
- Arthritis Can Strike Anyone
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Arthritis can affect anyone at any age. Sadly, many misconceptions about this chronic condition remain to this day.
- Go Easy on Your Joints
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation's leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. In 2006, 46 million or nearly 1 in 5 adults were reported to have arthritis or chronic joint disorder.
- There Is Life After Menopause
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] By the year 2030, 1.2 billion women in the world are expected to be 50 years old and above. And whether we like it or not, we'll all be a part of that aging population sooner or later.
- Eat Right and Moisturize
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] A critical step in getting healthy and glowing skin is to eat a balanced diet containing plenty of Vitamins A, C, D and E. And don't forget the magic word - "MOISTURIZE."
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