Foaled on April 18th, 1990 is retired race horse Cigar. Although he was bred to more than 30 mares, none of them conceived; Thus, Cigar was found to be an infertile stallion. He is a favorite among some racing fans, and is enjoying a well-deserved retirement at the Kentucky Horse Park. He had a decent…
Cold sore conditions usually develop on the cheeks, chin and even on the nose. Aside from being unsightly, the blisters or the sores can be painful and cause fever as well. Cold sores are highly contagious, but these usually lie dormant inside the body with occasional outbreaks. The most unfortunate thing about this condition is…
Cerebral palsy relates to a group of neurological disorders involving a disturbed muscular coordination and movement. This condition results from brain damage occurring in the first few months or years of life, brain infections such as bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis, and head injury. The symptoms of this condition include uncoordinated muscular movements known as…
Forbes magazine reported that the majority of their readers would rather become billionaires than to be a Nobel prizewinner or a successful athlete. Of course, many people dream of becoming rich but very few make any effort to reach that goal. Each year the majority of people that become millionaires are self-made or owners of…
Psoriasis is a persistent, auto-immune disease that you can see on the skin, and usually on a person’s elbows, scalp and knees. In some very bad cases, Psoriasis can be found anywhere on the body and sometimes all over the body. It is not contagious, but there are 5 forms of psoriasis – * Plaque…
WHAT IS NAIL FUNGUS? An infection of nail fungus can occur when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to…
After yet another display of lining up toys or endlessly performing the same behavior over and over it's not unusual for parents to wonder if their child may not one but two disorders – autism and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). OCD is a neurological disorder that causes obsessive thoughts and behaviors and can seriously disrupted…
Scratching is a very common symptom in dogs, and you as an owner should aim to nip it in the bud early before self trauma causes secondary injuries to your dog. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must rule out the common parasitic (fleas and mites), bacterial (hot spots) and…
I’m going to assume you have the intention to lose weight, or that it would benefit you to shed a few pounds. Ideally, it is going to be both assumptions. Which brings me to the following question: how much weight have you lost recently? Now, if you have not had the intention to lose weight,…
Many males looking to lose weight are interested in the use of HCG treatment. The question pertaining to male HCG side effects automatically arises. What are the male HCG side effects of use if there’s any? Are males in any danger while being on HCG Weight Loss plan? Let’s examine these questions more in depth…
A missionary lady was sitting by her window as she opened her mail. In one letter she found a crisp, new, ten-dollar bill. She was pleasantly surprised, but then she noticed a poorly dressed stranger leaning on a post by her window. She could not get him off her mind. Thinking that he might be…
Baby in a highchair, mom in front with a small spoon and a jar of baby food. It looks like something right out of a parenting magazine, and it's a scene that is played out some times a day in the majority of homes with small babies. Unfortunately, it's also a powerful marketing image that…
Depression is categorized as a psychological disorder, and that’s a reasonable classification. Depression often manifests in a person’s thinking. A depressed person will have a different perspective, a generally more pessimistic perspective, when considering life circumstances than a non-depressed person will. Depression, however, doesn’t begin and end with a person’s thinking. Interestingly enough, most of…
Pampering yourself with organic products while following a beauty regime may seem difficult. It is mostly when we pick up products containing ingredients with long chemical names. Here, we hand out a perfect list of easy, quick organic beauty fixes for skin care and makeup. Do your organic makeup with berries and beets. Strawberries and…
Did you know that the average person walks about 4500 miles in their lifetime? This means we take millions of steps and subsequently pound our heads with every stride. So it's no wonder many of us suffer with heel problems from time to time, particularly if we do not look after them and one of…
