Added December 9, 2011, Under: Diseases, Doctors, Headaches & Migraines
If you are lucky enough to live close to the ocean, don't take it for granted but instead take advantage of all that the sea and shore have to offer. Whatever time of the year, take a long stroll on the beach while enjoying the silence and solitude to clear your head and soak up the fresh, sea air. Did you know that the sound of waves alters wave patterns in the brain, lulling you into a deeply relaxed state? ...
Added November 29, 2011, Under: Diseases, Doctors, Women's Health
Sometimes we might have a persistent symptom and many times we are able to resolve what is causing this symptom and treat it accordingly. But there are a few symptoms in women that really do need further and medical investigation. Find out below which are the five common symptoms in women that you should definitely check out and not neglect however busy you are:
1. Abdominal pain and/or bloating as well as a change in your bowel movements. Any of these ...
Added November 17, 2011, Under: Doctors, Drugs, Health, Sickness
There are always going to be times when we need an antibiotic to treat a serious infection or illness but we should also be aware of how, in the past few decades, the use of antibiotics has been seriously abused to such an extent that we get antibiotic resistance. To reverse this resistance, we need to stop using antibiotics unnecessarily and the food industry needs to stop using antibiotics as growth enhancers in animal feed.
Candida and fungal infections can often ...
Added November 16, 2011, Under: Doctors, Health, Skin Conditions, Technology
Although most of us will carry at least one scar (however small and often dating back to our childhood), scars on the face can be distressing. These may be from an accident or an injury but acne is a major cause of facial scarring. Other reasons for facial scars could be the removal of moles or skin tags by excising. Depending on their severity, it may be possible to remove or lessen the appearance of these facial scars. Even though they ...
Added October 12, 2011, Under: Doctors, Nutrition, Women's Health
If you live in the US, you may have noticed that there has been much written in the main stream press over the past few days about a study released by the Archives of Internal Medicine that followed some 40 000 women between the ages of 55 and 69 for nearly 20 years and which resulted in a conclusion that taking multivitamins was linked to a 2.4% increase in death for these older women.
Although this study has been given massive ...
Added August 31, 2011, Under: Doctors, Headaches & Migraines
Our hair can be our crowning glory or it can let us down dismally. Attractive hair is one of the most important aspects of our overall good looks but it can take some time and effort to achieve.
Fortunately, today we have choices and no longer have to use commercial chemical and toxin laden products on our hair, which needs to be washed very regularly depending on the type of hair and level of pollution in the air around us.
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Added August 30, 2011, Under: Doctors, Men's Health, New Moms, Parents
Whether your young child is starting school for the first time or going back after the long school holidays, the whole family needs to get into an organized and stress-free routine once more. And top of the list is doing your best to ensure a happy and healthy child who is ready to learn and to enjoy his or her time at school.
Lunch box
Pack a healthy lunch (and one that your child will actually eat) in a BPA and ...
Added June 12, 2011, Under: Doctors, Drugs, Health
You could be facing surgery, be prescribed a pharmaceutical drug or be asked to consent to x-rays. But do stop and consider before going ahead with any of these. Do your own research, be informed and you will be better placed to make the best decision for you.
At the end of the day, the person most concerned about your own health is you. It is your responsibility and no one else's - unless you are incapacitated and then you should ...
Added June 2, 2011, Under: Diseases, Doctors, Headaches & Migraines
Hotter summer weather can leaving us feeling less energetic especially if we live in a more humid climate. So how can we give ourselves a quick energy boost in a healthy, rejuvenating way?
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere where it is now the start of summertime, try these top ten tips:
1. Have you heard about natural peppermint scent and how it acts as a mood enhancer to boost your motivation, concentration and of course your energy? You can ...
Added April 25, 2011, Under: Children's Health, Doctors, Health
We all have set habits and routines in our daily lives but people with obsessive compulsive disorder often find that in their case such habits and routines get in the way of their daily lives. Have you ever come across someone with obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD? It is actually quite a common condition. You might even be worried that you are obsessive compulsive yourself. The disorder brings intrusive thoughts that lead to uneasiness, apprehension, fear or worry and then ...
