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- Skin Care Products For Healthy And Beautiful Skin - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Peter samsNo matter whom you are male or female, young or old, having good looking skin is important. After all, your skin is what people are going to see when they are talking to you. But unfortunately, keeping perfect skin is easier said than done. You may run into problems with dry skin, blemishes, and ...
Views: 795 - Ways To Quit Smoking And Health Effects Of Smoking - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsSmoking Today we're more aware about how bad smoking is for our health. Smoking is restricted or banned in almost all public places and cigarette companies are no longer allowed to advertise on TV, radio, and in many magazines. Almost everyone knows that smoking causes cancer, emphysema, and ...
Views: 794 - Eating Disorder - Types, Symptoms, Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter samsEating disorders are a common problem, yet they often go unnoticed, undiagnosed or untreated. Many myths surround eating disorders, the most popular being that they only affect young women and can be easily dealt with. Types Of Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa The sufferer shows a ...
Views: 792 - Anorexia Nervosa - Causes, Signs And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsAnorexia nervosa is a kind of reverse addiction: an addiction to not eating. And like many addicts, anorexics deny having a problem. They see themselves as healthy, but others see the terrible damage to body and mind that anorexia causes. Like addiction, though, anorexia can be confronted and ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Anti Aging Skin Care Diet And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Peter samsAnti-aging can be a difficult topic to address. A war is currently being fought over the meaning of "anti-aging" (as research, medicine, brand, or simply adjective) and thus even mentioning the term is likely to prejudice many readers. We will try to put this all into context while being as ...
Views: 784 - Acne - Types, Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter samsMost adolescents and young adults show evidence of acne. It is most prevalent between 15 and 24 years, and is more common and more severe in males than in females. Onset peaks early in puberty and usually resolves in males during their early 20s. Females can develop acne for the first time after ...
Views: 782 - Skin Problems And Skin Diseases Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsMany problems that appear on the skin are limited to the skin. Sometimes, however, the skin reveals a disorder that affects the entire body. Consequently, doctors often must consider many possible diseases when evaluating skin problems. They may need to order blood tests or other laboratory ...
Views: 780 - What Is Allergy : Causes, Types And Treatment For Allergy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction An allergy occurs when a person’s immune system over-reacts to substances — called an allergen — in the environment. These allergens are found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, foods, drugs, insect stings, latex and moulds. An allergen for one person may not be a ...
Views: 778 - What is Acne : Types, Symptoms And Treatment Of Acne - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction - Acne is a disorder of the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Types of Acne Acne Conglobata - This is a relatively ...
Views: 773 - Drug Abuse: Causes, Symptoms And Types - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Drug abuse harp on the matter of misuse or overuse of certain specified substances. To elaborate, these substances are psychological stimulants and performance-enhancing drugs that have been used for non-healing purposes. Alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, methaqualone, ...
Views: 768 - Skin Care - Types And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsSkin is an important part of human body. It is an outer covering or shell that protects human body organs from environmental hazards. In a common man’s language skin is a cover for internal organs in human body. We can find people around us who are curious about their skin and people who ...
Views: 752 - Sleep Snoring - Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Tips - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsSnoring is a sound made when you breathe through your mouth and nose when you are asleep. It happens when air doesn't move smoothly through your air passages making tissue in your mouth, nose and throat vibrate as the air passes through. The flow of air can be blocked because of excess tissue in ...
Views: 751 - Adult Acne - Effective Care And Treatment Of Adult Acne - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsAcne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. But it is not just a teenage problem. The American Academy of Dermatology reports 80 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from mild to moderate acne. Over half of all women, regardless of age, suffer from some form of ...
Views: 749 - Causes Of Acne And Acne Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsAcne is a common skin condition that affects the hair follicles and the sebaceous glands in the skin, which secrete an oily substance called sebum. Acne commonly on occurs on the face, arms, back and chest. Most adolescents and young adults show evidence of acne. It is most prevalent between 15 ...
Views: 748 - Massage Styles And Benefits Of Massage - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Patients may benefit from reducing salt intake. If you smoke, stop smoking -- cigarettes are a major cause of hypertension and related heart disease. Reducing excessive alcohol consumption may also help. Massage is simply the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body - the ...
Views: 743 - Home Remedies For Insomnia - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsInsomnia is when a person cannot sleep properly, which results in daytime fatigue and poor performance caused by insufficient sleep. Insomnia can be Transient, where it lasts for few days, Short-term where it lasts for two or three weeks or Chronic where insomnia last for more than a month or ...
Views: 742 - Migraine - Alternative Treatment For Migraine Disease - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Peter samsA migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head. It can affect people of all ages. The cause of migraine is not known. During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then draw together with stimulation of nerve endings near the affected blood vessels. These ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - Back Pain - Types, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsBack pain is common and the largest single cause of sickness absence in the UK. Although it can be very painful, it is normally not serious. Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects 7 out of 10 people at some time in their lives. Low back pain means a pain, or ache, anywhere on your ...
Views: 738 - Childhood Diseases - Alternative Treatment And Causes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsDiseases can be devastating for anyone, but it seems particularly unfair when they attack children. Unfortunately, many diseases seem to take a special interest in the young, infecting them more frequently and vigorously than they do adults. Common childhood diseases Chickenpox: Chickenpox is ...
Views: 734 - Depression - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsWhy Did the Great Depression Occur? Economists still cannot agree on what caused the Great Depression. Most however have agreed that it was a combination of events and decisions that came into play that caused the Great Depression. It has been suggested that people who tend to get depressed ...
Views: 734 - Skin Cancer: Causes And Treatment Of Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsCancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin) is called basal cell ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Healthy Diet Tips - Nutrition Tips - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsWhat is a healthy diet? Is it what we have been lead to believe – milk for strong bones and teeth, protein in the form of lean beef or chicken and maybe a “healthy” microwave dinner if we are “on the go.” A healthy diet contains lots of fruit and vegetables; is ...
Views: 714 - Skin Care Tips And Protection - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Peter samsSkin Care: Our skin is affected by factors that can be grouped as intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic factors are those aspects, which relate to our genetic make-up. Our genes to some extent determine the dynamics of ageing which has a direct effect on our skin. Extrinsic factors are those that ...
Views: 710 - Skin Care Products And Beautiful Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Peter samsNo matter whom you are male or female, young or old, having good looking skin is important. After all, your skin is what people are going to see when they are talking to you. But unfortunately, keeping perfect skin is easier said than done. You may run into problems with dry skin, blemishes, and ...
Views: 684 - Healthy And Balanced Diet To Live A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsProper Diet Why do we eat? Because we enjoy it. And we enjoy it enough that very few would want to give up the habit if they could. Thank God He created us with the ability to taste and smell and that He put such delightful flavors and aromas into the food He has appointed for us to eat. But ...
Views: 683 - Popular Diets - Types And Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter samsFood diet: the fundamental principles are eating adequate protein and limited crabs. Food diet And obesity summarizes the key research on the links between obesity and diet. Topics discussed include trends in obesity, the evidence behind popular diets and meal replaces, the effectiveness of fat ...
Views: 682 - Importance Of Nutrition And Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Peter sams• Taking care of yourself is not as hard, time consuming, expensive, or dull as most would have you believe. In fact, once people decide to choose a healthy life, they notice more energy, increased self-confidence, more time to do things that really matter, and they spend less time in the ...
Views: 680 - Hair Loss : Causes And Symptoms Of Hair Loss - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Hair grows everywhere on the human body except on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet, but many hairs are so fine they're virtually invisible. Hair is made up of a protein called keratin (the same protein in nails) produced in hair follicles in the outer layer of skin; ...
Views: 678 - Hair Loss During Pregnancy - Is Hair Loss Normal - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Peter samsPregnancy affects the entire body, including hair, skin and nails. So Hair loss during and after pregnancy can be due to hormonal problems. An overactive or under active thyroid can cause hair to fall out. If this is the case, your physician can treat the hair loss by treating the thyroid ...
Views: 664 - Obesity: Causes, Types And Treatment Of Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter samsIntoduction Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes. Causes of Obesity 1) Obesity results when there is an imbalance ...
Views: 659 - Beautiful Skin Tips And Diet To Make Skin Beautiful - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Peter samsGet Beautiful Skin By Eating Right Food Everybody wants to have clear, healthy glowing skin. You can achieve this by gathering the following ingredients, and following the simple steps below. It's simple and takes little time. In order to get the right skin, it is important to look at the part ...
Views: 656 - Skin Care - Types, Causes And Treatment for Oily Skin - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter samsTypes of oily skin 1. The oily skin which oozes (exudes) oil, causing a shiny, wet appearance (seborrhea oleosa). 2. The oily, clogged skin (seborrhea sicca), where the collection of hardened sebum and dead cells stays within the follicular orifice. As a consequence, the epidermis feels dry; ...
Views: 655 - Diabetes - Types And Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter samsDiabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your blood sugar level can be too high if your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach) and moves glucose out of the blood and into ...
Views: 645 - Meditation Forms And Types - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation comes from the Latin meditatio, which originally indicated every type of physical or intellectual exercise, then later evolved into the more specific meaning "contemplation Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It ...
Views: 613 - Skin Care - Important Tips And Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Peter samsDid you know, that the skin is the largest organ of the human body? Mostly we take our skin very much for granted and don’t spend much time thinking about it until some problem occurs or we injure ourselves. The skin helps in regulating our body’s temperature, like when we have a ...
Views: 597 - Binge Eating Disorder - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsBinge eating involves more than just eating a lot. With binge eating, a person feels out of control and powerless to stop eating while he or she is doing it. That's why binge eating is also called compulsive overeating. People with a binge eating problem may overeat when they feel stressed, ...
Views: 589 - What Is Meditation And How It Helps - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsMeditation—that great and mysterious subject which in the past has always conjured up the image of the solitary Asian ascetic sitting in deep trance—is fast appearing in unexpected places throughout modern American culture. Secretaries are doing it as part of their daily noon yoga ...
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