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- Oral Antibiotics For Acne - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellOral 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. Occasionally, acne bacteria develop a ...
Views: 817 - Jaundice Not Always A Sign Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellNot 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. Furthermore, even ...
Views: 815 - Cholera Makes a Comeback - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellLike 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. But in Africa, South America and Asia, the case is quite different. Cholera remains a significant health hazard in these parts ...
Views: 809 - Attain Healthy Eyes Through Your Mouth - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellMany people are unaware that one major reason why they eat is to provide the body with vitamins and minerals that are needed to maintain optimum health. It seems that, nowadays, people are not too conscious about the quality of food that they put inside their mouths. As a result, many are ...
Views: 806 - Men And Their Skin: Not That Tough After All - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellMen will usually evade the idea that they need proper skin care. Might as well admit it, the oozing testosterone in your body tell you that you are made up of some unbreakable material, which makes you impervious to anything that can damage the skin. Well, skin experts will be a little bit more ...
Views: 806 - The Straight Talk About Holding Back Cellulite - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellMany people believe that weight plays a critical role in the development of cellulite in the body. Well, if that is totally true then how will you explain the presence of cellulite in people who are not fat or overweight? While most overweight people have cellulite, being obese does not ...
Views: 806 - Banish Your Blues Away The Natural Way - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellDepression is a widespread psychological problem that is often ignored by many. Based on figures from the 2003 National Healthcare Quality Report, about 80% of people who are suffering from depression are not taking any treatment. The main causes of this problem include stressors, history of ...
Views: 803 - Are Sports Drinks Good For You? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellYears 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 ...
Views: 802 - Perspiration And Body Odor - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Sharon BellIs 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. Actually without realizing it, these people probably have more than enough perspiration. We lose ...
Views: 800 - Secrets To Looking And Feeling Young - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellDon't lose sleep over your age and about getting older. Age is nothing but a bunch of numbers added together, while getting old is just all in the mind. The only reason why you need to remember your age is when you need to fill up government or medical forms. Otherwise, you can forget about it ...
Views: 800 - Say 'Hi' To Hives - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Sharon BellThey’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. Hives are raised, red, itchy areas on the skin brought about by the release of histamines and other chemicals in the body during ...
Views: 799 - A Practical Guide To Different Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellNowadays, consumers are bombarded with various beauty products. There are creams and gels for the eyes, night cream for anti-aging purposes, and other stuff for almost all parts of your face. As a result of the plentitude of beauty applications in the market, many people are already confused ...
Views: 796 - Warning: Don't Apply Another Makeup Until You've Read This - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellMakeup and other tools that you use to make your facial skin appear more beautiful can also spawn microorganisms that can ruin your skin. How is this possible you ask? Well, as you know, microorganisms love to grow on water; and water is one of the key ingredients in makeup. Also, the modern ...
Views: 796 - Power Up Your Mind And Body To Ride Out Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody knows the story of Rip Van Winkle, the guy who had slept for twenty years. He went away from home to escape his wife who nagged at him on a daily basis. It is basically a good story about laziness and the hate for profitable labor; it could even be the best vacation story ever! But how ...
Views: 795 - Amazing Products And Treatments For Your Skin - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellDuring the time of our ancestors, maintaining a youthful and glowing skin needs a lot of hard work and commitment. There are so many activities you need to avoid, foods that you need to eat and beauty regimen that you need to follow to ensure that your skin is free of dark spots, wrinkles, and ...
Views: 794 - Healthy Brain: Not Just For Good Memory, But Good Personality As Well - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellYou have probably heard about Phineas Gage. Back in the latter half of the 1840's, this fellow worked as a foreman for a railway contractor; he was in charge of setting up the bed for the railroad in a place in Vermont. His life abruptly changed in September of 1848 when an explosive charge he ...
Views: 793 - Sexual Fantasies In Women Changed The Way They Make Love - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Sharon BellIn many parts of the world, America included, talking about women's sexual fantasies can still be considered as taboo. It is always a given that the issue of sexual fantasies should be confined within men's world. No wonder then that many women are left with uptight, if not totally inhibited ...
Views: 789 - Major Reasons Why Your Libido Is Drained - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellThe hustle and bustle of daily life both at home and at work can have unfavorable effects on a woman's appetite for sex. And the worst part is that the busy woman of today may not even notice that her sex drive is already in a steady downturn. According to a research by the American Medical ...
Views: 788 - Detoxification Can Bring Out The Beauty In You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellYou are what you eat. Or more aptly, you are what is inside your gut. This adage is true and it does not only talk about fatal diseases like diabetes or any form of cancer; it also applies to keeping up a more attractive appearance and youthful skin. Studies show that appearances on your skin ...
Views: 787 - More Bad Breath Q & A - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sharon BellCan 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 ...
Views: 787 - Migraine - Headache From Hell - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Sharon BellMigraine 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. Changes in the blood vessels of ...
Views: 786 - Ways To Control Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellMost 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. But if the child is older and he frequently urinates at night, parents may turn to the following ...
Views: 786 - Treating Premature Ejaculation - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Sharon BellThrough 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. One way to do this is by wearing two (or more) condoms at the same time - but it can also give one the feeling of making ...
Views: 780 - Lose More Weight By Increasing Caloric Burn Rate - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellLosing excess weight is all about metabolism. There are people who have slow metabolic rate so they can be the Nutty Professor if it ever goes to Broadway; while there are those who can chomp on a tray-full of burgers yet they look like the zombies in Resident Evil. Metabolism is responsible for ...
Views: 779 - Smell And Rub Your Way To Cellulite Reduction - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Sharon BellYou keep yourself off from junk food. And you negotiate the treadmill for an average of two hours a day. You don't even count the number of trips you make to the nearby coffee shop everyday, walking. You're thin, alright; but still, you have saddlebags on your thighs and whenever you raise your ...
Views: 778 - Avoid Swollen Veins With These Three Important Steps - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellDid you ever wonder why your veins are susceptible to swelling? Why do some veins on your legs develop into ugly varicose and spider veins? Well, it all begins with the heart and the whole blood circulation process in the body. You see, the heart is responsible for pumping blood that is rich ...
Views: 777 - 3 Ways To Improve Your Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellNow that you are ready to begin your journey towards a thinner you, you must equip your self with the necessary mindset in order for you to maintain your motivation or will power. Losing weight puts a strain not only on your muscles, but more excessively, on your mind as well. And losing mental ...
Views: 776 - How To Improve Your Skin And Reverse The Effects Of Aging - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellThe aging process is hardly measured by flipping calendars and counting years. As you go through life, your skin loses moisture, you see wrinkles starting to occur on your face and other parts of your body, and age spots and other skin growths develop. These signs of aging are far more obvious ...
Views: 776 - Save Yourself From Freckles - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Sharon BellIf 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. Freckles are marks that appear on the skin as a consequence of sun exposure. They are usually ...
Views: 771 - Six Reasons Why You Should Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellA lot of people feel that 24 hours is not enough to accomplish everything that is needed to be done within the day. Because of very busy work and social schedules, many end up sleeping less and less in order to prolong their working hours. Without really meaning to, many of us end up being ...
Views: 771 - Help Your Child Eat Right - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellBy 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 ...
Views: 768 - Get Real And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Sharon Bell“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. Weight loss is a ...
Views: 767 - More Quack Cures For Diabetes - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellAnother 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. "It has ...
Views: 766 - Shedding light on lupus - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Sharon BellLupus is a disease that attacks thousands of Americans yearly. Most of its victims are women of childbearing age. “Lupus occurs more frequently in women than it does in men, though it isn't clear why. Four types of lupus exist - systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), discoid lupus ...
Views: 765 - 7 Classic Ways Of Bringing Back Your Younger Years - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellAside from taxes, one of the things that people dread, particularly women, is the aging process. However, no matter what you do, aging is inevitable and you cannot stop the hands of time from ticking and adding up years to your life and wrinkles to your faces and necks. No matter how many Botox ...
Views: 763 - Menopausal And Chronically Burned Out At 40: How To Bring Back The Sparkle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellAs if pregnancy and monthly periods are not enough to keep them on their toes, women still have to deal with menopause and all its annoying and energy-depleting symptoms. With all the changes that a woman is expected to undergo during this dreaded stage in her life, it is no wonder that most ...
Views: 762 - Liposuction May Not Be Perfect But It Works - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody hates fat. But just like any other cell in your body, fat cells have some important functions for you; and in fact, they are vital to your overall wellness and health. For one, your fat cells serve as storage for energy that your body has yet to use, making them your body's very own ...
Views: 761 - Safe Sex Can Prevent Cervicitis - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Sharon BellIf you’re not into safe sex, maybe it’s time you started. This will help prevent diseases like cervicitis. Cervicitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the cervix. It affects females of all ages, particularly those with diabetes and recurrent vaginitis (inflammation of the ...
Views: 760 - Millions Suffer Fom Bpolar Dsorder - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellLife, 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 ...
Views: 759 - Battling Bone Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Sharon BellMyeloma is a type of cancer in which abnormal cells destroy normal tissue. This results in extremely fragile bones and intense pain. This condition, which is also known as Kahler's disease, is common in adults between the ages of 50 and 70. More men than women suffer from the ...
Views: 757 - Nasty Physical Changes You Can Expect During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellBeing pregnant is so common that a lot of people think that it is easy and enjoyable to undergo. In truth, however, women undergo a lot of changes emotionally and physically just to be able to bring a new child to life. If you are pregnant or planning to carry a child in the near future, you ...
Views: 754 - Preventing Bedsores - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Sharon BellBedsores are skin ulcers that appear in areas constantly subjected to pressure. Bedridden pa¬tients, those with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries who can’t change their posi¬tion often develop bedsores at pressure points in the lower back, buttocks, elbows, knees, shoulders, ...
Views: 753 - Oyster Can Give You Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellFrom 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. Many were foodborne-related outbreaks that occurred in Alaska, Florida, North Carolina, and Washington. The contaminants included, among others, an ...
Views: 751 - Menopause Can Bring Increased Risk Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is a big misconception going on about heart diseases. Many people have the impression that heart attacks are exclusive to men. Well, nothing can be farther from the truth. In reality, women are also exposed to all sorts of heart problems as men. And according to statistics, about 50% of ...
Views: 750 - Another Reason Not To Drink - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sharon BellAre you a heavy drinker? Do you love to drown yourself in beer and other hard liquor? If so, prepare to be hit by pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, the large yellow gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive juices and hormones necessary for good health. It ...
Views: 749 - 5 Convenient Ways Of Protecting Your Skin From Dryness Of Winter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Sharon BellWinter can be unforgiving for your skin. The dry and often breezy weather condition during this time of the year can cause all your skin's moisture to evaporate. And it becomes worse when you turn on the heater! During the cold snowy months, your skin becomes flaky, dry, and so rigid and tight ...
Views: 747 - Coping with Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Sharon BellNext 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. MID is triggered by a series of multiple strokes that ...
Views: 747 - If You Think Venous Problems Are Just Cosmetic, Think Again! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellVeins carry low-oxygen blood to the heart, while arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. But more often than not, a vein and an artery are mistaken for each other. For this reason, problems in both components of the vascular system are thought of as one and the same. In effect, ...
Views: 744 - Save Your Relationship With These Amazing Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Sharon BellMany relationships become strained once problems on lovemaking arise. During the first few months or even years in a romantic relationship, when and where to have sex may not be a problem for the couple. Because of passion, lust and love, both partners are all too willing to give in to each ...
Views: 744 - Diet And Acne - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Sharon BellIs 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. Although some foods may aggravate acne, doctors said they are not directly ...
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