Teens are not the only ones to suffer the indignities of acne. Those ugly red marks can infect adults too. No matter your age, if you've tried dozens of the acne drying creams only to be faced with ugly, flaking skin, you've probably thought "there must be a better way." I know people whove tried…
DetailsFood allergy and food intolerance Food allergy is an adverse clinical reaction to food due to any type of abnormal immune response to food protein. Food intolerance is a reproducible adverse reaction to the ingestion of food or to any of it's components: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and additives. Such adverse reactions include metabolic reactions, enzyme…
DetailsAlthough depression is a highly talked about, researched, and known problem all around the globe, what is little known are the different types of depression, and how they can effect you and people you are around. Many of the population knows depression as being sad or down, which of course is not wrong as it…
DetailsFor persons suffering from phobias, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) may be an answer. NLP is a particular type of treatment that is often used to treat a variety of phobias that people may have. NLP is individualized to fit the particular person and the phobia he or she is dealing with. It has a good track…
DetailsAnxiety is a disorder that can negatively affect every aspect of a person's life. A person who experiences anxiety may become panicked if a certain situation occurs. For example an individual who has anxiety about financial matters may experience a panic attack, stress and extreme worry if their car needs to be repaired or something…
DetailsHaving problems falling asleep – or staying staying sleep – is a common problem. Cures for insomnia and for sleeping problems are legion. Unfortunately the easiest – but not the best – way is sleeping pills, prescribed by your doctor. Some people think it is a growing problem, caused by our modern lifestyle. Things like…
DetailsRazor bumps, ingrown hair and shaving irritation are generally the effect of pulling the skin too tight during shaving and thereby cutting the hair too short. Some useful ways to prevent shaving rash include the following: (1) do not pull your skin tight during shaving, (2) shave in the direction of your hair growth, (3)…
DetailsWhen it comes to pain relief, patients will do just about anything to make their discomfort go away. Whether it is popping the latest Tylenol capsule to undergoing expensive surgical procedures, a pain-free life is one of the most important goals for an individual suffering from an painful condition. One of the more inexpensive and…
DetailsPCOS – or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – is a disorder that affects an estimated 5 to 10% of women of child bearing age, and yet many women still do not understand what it is. Most women receive treatment from a doctor and / or a gynecologist when they believe they may have PCOS or have…
DetailsIt does not matter if it's a disease of the liver of a gall bladder injury, jaundice is the main symptom. If one notices that his skin color becomes jaundiced he can almost be sure he has an issue with his gall bladder or liver. The eyes also get an yellow color, instead of the…
DetailsFor years, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been a growing problem among children. In the US alone, many children have been diagnosed with this disorder. Many ADHD treatments were formulated to address the problem. However, these medications were put in question because of the many side effects that were reported arising from the intake…
DetailsCross contamination is the transfer of pathogens from a source to a high risk meals. If the high risk items are allowed to remain at ambient temperature, the bacteria can grow and illness can result. Sources include raw meats and vegetables with soil contamination, hygiene handlers, pets, packaging and pests..all safety hazards. There are four…
DetailsYour doctor may suggest that you monitor your blood pressure at home if it is either to high or low. This will help specify if there are any serious problems going on and if your medication is working properly. Until your blood pressure is regulated, you should check it once in the morning and again…
DetailsPanic Away VS Ease Out of Fear – Two Popular Panic and Anxiety Treatments As a long time sufferer (over 20 years) of panic attacks and anxiety attacks I am all too familiar with the symptoms of these debilitating conditions. After trying multiple medications, various therapy treatments and countless positive thinking and self help methods…
DetailsFlu Shots Are Ineffective, There’s A Better Way Influenza (the flu) is an extremely contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The virus causes an acute infection of the nose, throat, lungs, middle ear, and bronchial tubes. It is generally an illness of the winter season and is easily spread from person to person…
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