It is one of those situations where, after examining the facts, you almost feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard spot. Or perhaps better yet between the shade and the sun. For many years now the public has been cautioned against excess amounts of sun exposure. And clearly there is truth behind this. Skin cancer is a very real risk, and precautions such as sun block and long sleeved clothing should be taken when going out in the sun....more
Are you frustrated about weight loss supplementation, how to use, what to use and how much to use. In this article you will find the pick of today's latest supplements on the market and armed with the right information you will have the knowledge to burn more body fat and have more energy for the things you want to do. Remember that supplements do not replace proper diet and exercise but when used with the right training and weight loss program...more
Tips For Contact Lens Wearers To Keep Their Eyes HappyThe cornea of the eye is one of the few "breathing" organsof the body. Hence, contact lens must be able to breathe inorder for you not to experience the discomforts that manypeople encounter upon wearing contacts. Some contacts arebetter for some people's eyes since some eyes are able toabsorb oxygen better. Unfortunately, not all eyes reactpositively to a foreign object like contact lens. For somepeople, it takes some time for your eyes to adjust to directcontact with lenses.The oxygen supply to the cornea is slightly less absorbedwhen contact lenses cover the cornea. When the eye doesn'tget enough oxygen, it becomes dry. Soft or flexibledisposable contacts tend to alleviate this problem since thecontact is very porous. A porous contact allows more oxygento filter through. However, a very porous contact alsofilters more natural light than an eye is used to. Toadjust for this problem, most people find they must wear aslightly lower prescription. Also, by wearing sunglassesoutside, the wearer's eyes become less sensitive tosunlight.Another condition that happens when your cornea doesn't getenough oxygen is a blood shot...more
Acne is a disease in which the hair follicles on your skin become clogged and infected. This results in one of the three types of acne lesions to form.The production of excess sebum is the culprit. It causes the follicles to become blocked. The medical community is still uncertain as to what triggers this excess production. Sebum is produced by the...more
If you're worried about gaining weight over the holidays you're not alone. The average North American gains 7 to 12 pounds over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But it doesn't have to be that way. Follow these simple holiday diet tips and tricks and you'll avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other people: #1 Drink Water -...more
The Mysterious Frankincense Used for many thousands of years, the Frankincense tree has perhaps the greatest association with spiritual practice of any plant on earth. In most of the great ancient cultures, including the Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations, it has played a role in religious and domestic life. Frankincense has been sought after by kings and valued as highly as gold. More recently, the essential oil is gaining popularity with spiritual seekers and natural healers alike. What is so special about this tree that its 'pearls' were given as a gift at the birth of one of history's most revered prophets? The Hardy Tree and its Tears The Frankincense tree, or Olibanum, upon first glance, may seem rather unremarkable. It appears as a giant shrub, with many knurled branches topped with abundant slender leaves and occasionally, small white flowers. A native to northern Africa, it looks like it belongs in the desert, growing in some of the world's harshest conditions. But it is not the tree itself, but rather its sap that has such profound lore surrounding it. When the tree's bark is pierced with a knife (known traditionally as a 'Mingaf'), a...more
If you are like me, then you will probably know that using free weights and machines is the fastest and most efficient way there is to improve your metabolism and strength but for many reasons these may not be convenient or readily accessible to you....more
Nail disorders are rarely disabling or even painful. But they are a nuisance. One of the most common problems is toenail fungus (medical name onychomysosis)-about 15% of people have it, including nearly half of those over 70.This infection has...more
#1 Ayurvedic medicine is less effective.Truth: It is true that this method of treatment calls for more patience and endurance. The effectiveness can be cited by this example. Whenever there is a tear in a cloth or a hole in a pitcher, we intend to...more
Are you noticing as you mature you are experiencing stiffness orpain in your knees, ankles, back, and elbows? If you are 35 orolder symptoms like these may be the early signs ofOsteoarthritis.What is Osteoarthritis?According to the US government's...more
It is no surprise that we live in a youth-oriented culture. Itseems that every year the standard of beauty to which we are allexposed and aspire, gets younger and younger at the same timethat Americans are growing older. Because of the emphasis...more
You may first feel it when attempting to bend down to pick adropped item or possibly you experience it as morning stiffnessthat you feel when you first get up out of bed. But wheneverit hits you knee pain will undoubtedly get your attention.The good...more