Author: Renata NyleveIf you are thinking about trying a colon cleanse, but are afraid to use chemicals on your body, you may want to try one that is homemade. You may be wondering to yourself though whether it is really worth it and if the homemade ones will really work. The answer? It depends. There are many different recipes for homemade colon cleansers, and whether or not one works will depend on the ingredients used to create it. Renata...more
Allergies of various types make millions of people's lives miserable everyday and the allergies control at least some aspects of the sufferer's lives. This is unnecessary since measures can be taken to keep your allergies under control. There are different types of allergies, determined by what causes the allergy. The most well known allergies are dust mite allergy, mold allergy, hay fever or pollen allergy and pet allergy. Each of these...more
Here's a really simple way to lower your blood pressure. Change your diet. That might sound easy. Well, here's an insider's tip. It is actually fairly easy to change your diet without too much of a difference in your lifestyle. You've heard it before, but fruits and vegetables can make a difference in helping you to look and feel better. Who wouldn't like that? We aren't talking about changing everything you eat to fruits and vegetables (though you'd probably be really healthy afterwards). We are talking about changing your diet slowly. All good things happen slowly, so there is no need to rush. Unless you are way overweight in which case you might want to see a Doctor and have him advise you on the best quick way to rapid weight loss (if there is such a thing). Here is a three part checklist on how to get that blood pressure down gradually. 1) Eat breakfast. We've tried this. Between eating and not eating breakfast, we've found that keeping our weight off is easiest done by eating breakfast. While this might sound counterintuitive to you, eating breakfast is one of the best things you can do to keep the pounds off. Think about it. You've just woke up from 8 hours of no food, most...more
During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch the common cold. This can be cause by exposing yourself to the cold weather or someone sick; it is usually a person with the flu themselves. Although, most of us are familiar with the flu and expect it to wear out within a couple of days, it can still cause a great amount of distress. But,...more
You see your boss and he compliments your efforts on the success of last week's presentation with a promotion. Your response? A half-smile. You see your crush down the corridors. She's smiling that come-hither smile. Your response? A sheepish grin. Surely, you don't want to give those two VIP's a wrong impression, right? But what is really...more
Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency has named indoor air pollution as one of the top threats for Americans? They have claimed that the air indoors has potentially up to one hundred percent higher levels of pollutants than outdoor air (because of all the things we do while in our own personal enclaves). That is scary! Most of us are aware on a daily basis of the toxins and pollutants in our outdoor air. However we as the majority have neglected to do anything about the pollutants in the air in our very own homes. It is significant that we address this issue and clean up our indoor air. There are many home air purifiers available on the market today that can make a crucial difference for our health.Home air purifiers will aid you in ridding your indoor air of dust mites, mould, mildew, pollen, animal dander, bacteria and viruses. They can also help you in ridding the air of smelly odours.Some of the more popular home air purifiers available on the market today are (in no particular order): Austin Air Healthmate HM 400 - adept for small apartment or large living room area IQ Air Health Pro - perfect for allergy sufferers who don't need alleviation from odour or gas...more
Diet and Exercise - Secrets Of Good HealthA balanced diet and physical activity are the twotime-tested secrets of good health. If you are overweightand want to shed some pounds, regular exercise hasrepeatedly proven itself as the most effective way...more
Formaldehyde (aka methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane) is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a sharp, distinct odor which may cause a burning sensation to the eyes, nose, and lungs. Formaldehyde can...more
Calories - two out of three American adults need to eatfewer. The rest struggle daily not to eat more. A calorie(or kilocalorie) is a measure of energy-producing potential.If we consistently eat more than we need, we gain body fat. If we eat less...more
UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are infections that occur in the bladder, urethra or kidneys. While women suffer from UTIs most often, men are not immune. Generally, if a man has a UTI, he should address his concerns with a medical doctor...more
Sweets may decrease production of glucocorticoid, a stress-related hormone that has been linked to obesity and decreased immune response, researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found."Glucocorticoids are produced when psychological...more
Everyone has heard of skin peels and there are many - lactic, glycolic, salicylic, TCA (trichloroacetic acid), and phenol. Of these there are basically 3 levels:Minor, superficial peels - lactic, glycolic, salicylic.Medium depth peels - TCA,...more