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- Is Evening Primrose Oil A Slimming Aid? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCan a plant help you lose weight? Promoters of evening primrose oil say it’s possible but the medical community is skeptical. Read this article and learn why. Evening primrose is a weed with pale yellow flowers that open at night. It is common as grass in the English countryside and a ...
Views: 945 - Wrinkles Linked To Stressful Events - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe death of a spouse or child is the most stressful event in life, according to Richard Rahe, a leading stress researcher. These and other stressful events can make you look older by giving you lots of wrinkles! Other stressful and wrinkle-causing events in life are the death of one’s ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Healing With Magnets: Effective Or Futile? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou might have laughed when you came across advertisements of magnetic bracelets being sold to help alleviate countless conditions from cancer to diabetes and headache to arthritis; you thought, it is quite impossible for magnets to help remedy even the slightest ache, not to mention serious ...
Views: 929 - Will Lecithin Make You Thin? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWill lecithin make you thin? While it appears to sound right, nutrition experts say we should discard this wrong notion since lecithin has no effect on fat. What’s more, buying supplements is a waste of money because we already have enough lecithin in our diet. "There is quite a lot in ...
Views: 927 - Yoga For wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBothered by wrinkles? Why not get a yoga facial? Practitioners claim it can help tone, smooth, and soothe the skin. For thousands of years, yoga has helped countless people achieve physical and spiritual well-being through its unique exercise system that stretches and strengthens the body. ...
Views: 927 - Motor Oil May Give You Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGas station attendants, mechanics, car enthusiasts beware! A study suggests that exposure to motor oil and similar substances may increase your chances of getting arthritis. This starting discovery comes from Swedish researchers who said mineral oils like hydraulic or motor oils can give you ...
Views: 926 - Sugar Substitutes And Weight Gain: Perfect Combination - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany people, especially women, have a love affair with anything sweet. Thus, when weight management experts calls for abstinence from eating sugary treats to maintain a slender and healthy body, a lot of women find it very difficult to give up on their cravings for anything sweet. This is the ...
Views: 926 - 4 Embarrassing Body Problems You Definitely Want To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn a time when beauty and fitness is important, having any type of skin or body problem can be a cause for embarrassment, especially when other people find out about it. Having huge acne on your face, pimples on your back, spider veins on your legs are really nasty problems that you want to get ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Tips On What To Eat And Not Eat When Fighting Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou probably accept the fact that life is full of bumps and humps. Before you reach your goals, there may be some obstacles in the way. However, lumps and bumps on the skin caused by cellulite is definitely something else. Anybody with this problem would want to get rid of it as soon as ...You ...
Views: 925 - How To Have A Gorgeous Butt For The Summer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is just a few weeks away and you and your family or friends are already planning where to go for your vacation. And beaches and resorts will surely be on top of your list of places to go and have fun. But if you are dreading to go to the beach or a resort because you have a ...Summer is ...
Views: 923 - Three Unusual Causes Of Headaches - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAlmost everybody has experienced being bothered by pain in the head and skull. Headaches are usually caused by stress, eyestrain from watching television or staring at a computer screen for prolonged periods, and hormonal changes. Women know that head pain is quite common before, during or ...
Views: 921 - Back Pain: A Common Illness That You Don't Want To Have - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOnly ten percent of Americans have yet to experience back pain. The other ninety percent makes back pain one of the most common types of illnesses in the United States. And according to a survey among health and trade associations across the country, this condition also ranks high on the list of ...
Views: 919 - How To Deal With Chronic Knee Pains For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAnybody who has experienced chronic pain in the knee will tell you that they are willing to do absolutely anything just to ease the excruciating pain. This condition, which is commonly known as chronic patellofemoral syndrome, is actually caused by the deterioration of the cartilage just beneath ...
Views: 917 - Woman Uses Eye Bags to Shoplift - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s one for Ripley’s: In the United Kingdom, a 60-year-old woman was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over £10,000 of goods from various shops. The stolen items were carefully hidden in her eye bags! Beryl Payneridge’s career as a shoplifter ended when ...
Views: 917 - Still More Arthritis Myths And Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEveryone experiences aches and pains from to time. But if they persist and bother you a lot, chances are you have arthritis - a painful and disabling disease that affects 40 million Americans and about 50 percent of people over age 60. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and is the ...
Views: 913 - The Wonders Of Fiber - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany diseases, especially the serious ones, can actually be prevented if you increase your intake of fiber, that's according to many alternative medicine practitioners. However, the average American diet, which is rich in processed foods, contain little or no fiber at all. In fact, many of us ...
Views: 911 - Women Worried About Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany British women are unhappy with their appearance and are worried about wrinkles and other skin problems even though their partners say they look fine. This was revealed by a study that looked into the attitudes of over 1,000 women aged 35 to 55. The nationwide survey found that half of ...
Views: 906 - Jogging Linked To Sagging Breasts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFirst it was volleyball. Now a new study says that millions of women are at risk for sagging breasts because of jogging. This disheartening news could affect nine women in England alone unless they wear the right sports bra. Dr. Joanne Scurr, a biomechanics professor at the University of ...
Views: 904 - How To Get Rid Of Depression Without Popping A Pill - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDue to breakthroughs in health and medical science, there is an available pill or drug for almost all diseases and conditions, whether physical or emotional. You can always ask for medications for stress, anxiety, fear and even depression. Although studies have confirmed that these drugs are ...
Views: 901 - A Closer Look At Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe rise in the popularity of voluptuous bodies and extremely big breasts in Hollywood has made the breast augmentation industry boom in just a couple of decades. Before, only women who were aspiring to become television and movie celebrities took the risks of getting breast implants; nowadays, ...
Views: 898 - Getting A Job Difficult With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a job can be difficult, especially if you have arthritis. This was revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after analyzing the results of its first countrywide survey on the impact of arthritis on work. The study involved over 200,000 American adults. ...
Views: 896 - Five Simple Tricks To Look Younger - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAppearance seems to play a vital role in society today. The rise of cosmetic surgeries and procedures are testaments to the growing premium that people put into their outside appearance. But since not all of us can afford botox injections, liposuctions, and facelifts, it is time to be more ...
Views: 894 - How To Toughen Your Nails And Keep Them Free From Infection - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people end up having weak and brittle nails because they do not know how to properly care for them. Caring for the nails is actually very easy. You do not need special gadgets, expensive lotions or creams just to make your nails strong and healthy. But despite the simplicity of this ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Beware Of The Complications That Can Arise From Breast Augmentation Surgery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany people say that once you have tried one cosmetic procedure, you will likely go back for more. In the news, you will find several women who just can't get enough of body improvements and surgeries to the point that they become unrecognizable. Just recently, one Texan housewife, who is ...
Views: 891 - How To Deal With Arthritis Without Losing Your Machismo - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen John was in his twenties, he thought that he was impervious to serious health conditions. He drank all the alcoholic beverages he had his hands on, smoked packs of cigarettes a week, feasted on foods that were bad for his health and even deprived his body of much needed sleep. But now that ...
Views: 891 - Fish Waste May Ward Off Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe smelly parts of a fish may soon become important beauty ingredients. This was revealed by scientists at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) who said that fish waste could hold the key to a wrinkle-free future. That’s not saying you should collect leftover ...
Views: 889 - Nails Reflect Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe color and shape of your nails provide important clues to your health. This important diagnostic tool was recognized as early as the 5th century B.C. when the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, known as “the Father of Medicine”, first described clubbing as a symptom of disease. ...
Views: 889 - Treating Body Odor From Within - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt can really be embarrassing for you to see people covering their noses when you pass by or try to get away from you as far as possible because of your body odor. Although there are many deodorants, colognes and perfumes that are available in the market, you may still be frustrated because the ...
Views: 885 - Proven Ways To Prevent Memory Lapses - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou might already be aware that people who are obese, particularly those who have big bellies or apple-shaped bodies, are more prone to developing serious chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart problems, and stroke. Many studies have already confirmed the link between big bellies and the ...
Views: 882 - For Kids, Dengue Can Be Fatal The Second Time Around - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinChildren who get dengue the second time are most likely to suffer from its fatal form - dengue hemorrhagic shock syndrome. This was revealed by Dr. Lilibeth David of the Communicable Disease Control Service of the Department of Health in Manila. “The second bite of the ...
Views: 878 - The Hazards Of Fasting - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFasting is the partial or complete abstinence from food. In the early days of the church, this practice was strictly observed that only the sick were allowed to eat on special days. Modern church regulations on fasting were established in 1966. The new law allows one full meal a day on ...
Views: 878 - Don't Spend A Fortune On Anti-Wrinkle Creams - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you want to look young, don’t spend a fortune on anti-wrinkle creams. A study shows that the cheaper brands work just as well – if not better – than the more expensive ones. This was the verdict of Consumer Reports, a monthly publication of the non-profit consumer ...
Views: 876 - Fat People Less Likely to be Promoted - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere's bad news for fat people living in Britain. A survey of British personnel officers said they were less likely to hire and promote obese individuals even if they did a good job. Worse, many of them perceive fat people as greedy, lazy, and stupid! These startling findings were uncovered ...
Views: 875 - Green Tea Can Take Away Your Unwanted Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe list of benefits that you can get from green tea just keeps on getting longer. From being an excellent source of antioxidants to fighting heart diseases and stopping the stinky sweating on your feet, this is one of those beverages that you just can not live without. But there is one more ...
Views: 866 - Hypertension: A Major Health Problem - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that threatens millions of people worldwide. Yet many are unaware they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. In American alone, 50 million people age 6 and older – or ...
Views: 865 - Are Breast Enlargers Effective? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany slimming and beauty salons claim they can increase the size of a woman's breasts through various exercise programs and mechanical devices. All these have one thing in common: they don't work. None of these advertised treatments can actually increase breast size. The size of the breasts ...
Views: 864 - Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Mascara - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOne of the essential makeup accessories that women all across the globe use to make their eyes shine is mascara. This beauty enhancer is very effective in giving you a more improved appearance. In fact, even if you do not put on eyeshadow or eyeliner, a dash of mascara is sufficient in making ...
Views: 863 - Fake Drugs Flood The Market - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFake and ineffective drugs flood the global market and millions of people are suffering because of this. This startling fact comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) that recently called the proliferation of fake drugs a “silent epidemic” that affects people from all walks ...
Views: 860 - Are Menopausal Woes Universal Among All Women? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAt mere mention of menopause, American women usually feel fear and anxiety creeping up their spine. Women view menopause as something as scary as a ghost that slowly and gingerly crawls up at the back to startle and surprise them. And they are right, menopause is a phenomenon that should be ...
Views: 858 - Want That Ripped Body? You've Got To Break Out From Stress First - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCursing your arrogant boss or screaming your heart out against the rising oil prices can affect your weight and body figure without you knowing. You see, all the stress that come your way everyday have been found to trigger changes in the fat cells that in turn can bring about obesity and ...
Views: 857 - Alternative Ways To Safely Deal With Water Retention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinExperiencing some discomforts, such as mild pain, mood changes and bloating, before or during your menstruation is quite normal. These symptoms are usually caused by hormonal fluctuations brought by changes in your menstrual cycle. Almost every woman who has undergone menstruation has felt minor ...
Views: 848 - Increased Brain Power Is Easy If You Know How - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinStress, fatigue, emotional problems and even old age can make your memory rusty. When it does, you tend to forget where you placed your keys, miss appointments with the dentist or even forget the names of friends. These lapses in your memory are actually normal and understandable but can be ...
Views: 835 - Sun Protection For Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is a time for fun and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But watch out - it’s not all that fun. Although the sun gives us warmth, kills micro-organisms, and helps us produce vitamin D, it also has bad effects that include sunburn, photosensitivity, photo allergy, cataracts, ...
Views: 834 - Finding Shoes That Fit Means Healthier Feet - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen simply adore shoes. Just visit the shoe section of a department store and you will see a wide variety of styles, colors, designs, and make of shoes all over the place. Be it sneakers, stilettos, pumps, wedges, clogs, and slippers. For as long as they are fabulous and fashionable, women ...
Views: 833 - Anti-wrinkle Product Backfires - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinShe only wanted to look like her idol. But a 43-year-old fan is now suffering after an anti-wrinkle product she used backfired and left her with an ugly face. Lu Ping, a resident of eastern China's Jiangxi Province, is furious at Hong Kong film star Carina Lau for making her believe that ...
Views: 832 - How To Get Sufficient Sleep Even If You Work At Night - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are people who need to work during night shifts. But the problem with this work schedule is that it can be very demanding and quite unhealthy. In fact, not everybody can stick to working at night for more than six months. Due to financial problems, rising prices of oil and even mortgage ...
Views: 829 - How To Fix The Havoc Brought By Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women are excited about summer because it is the time of the year when they can shed their clothes and display their slim and slender bodies on beaches and resorts. So after putting up with thick clothing during the winter months, many are excited to start wearing tank tops, shorts, ...Most ...
Views: 827 - Discover Underlying Health Conditions By Looking At Your Nails - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOther than the weekly trimming and grooming, fingernails and toenails get little or zero attention. Most of the time, only those who are preoccupied with painting their nails with different colors or embellishing them with beads or precious gems are the ones who really take notice of the general ...
Views: 826 - Suicide Risk High In Women With Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen who get breast implants are three times more likely to commit suicide. The risk increases the longer the implants are kept. This was revealed by Drs. Loren Lipworth and Joseph K. McLaughlin who said the suicides were not caused by silicone toxicity but underlying psychological problems. ...
Views: 825 - 8 Simple Stress Busters That Really Work - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe rising prices of gasoline, the seemingly impossible demands you face at work and at home, and the endless other things you have to do can probably make you want to jump off a cliff just so you can have a respite from everything and everyone around you. But you really do not have to do ...The ...
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