Archive for April 2015

How to Get Rid of a Butterfly Mark on the Face

Birthmarks and other skin blemishes, especially when on the face, can make a person feel insecure. Butterfly-shaped marks are not uncommon and can be a result of scarring or skin pigmentation. Getting rid of a butterfly mark on the face requires some diligence but, while some methods are only temporary solutions, they can provide a boost in self esteem.

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How to Prevent Moles on the Face

Moles can affect people of any age, race and sex. Moles, medically known as nevi, occur when skin cells such as melanocytes grow in large groups and distribute throughout the skin. Melanocytes are skin cells that produce the natural pigment of your skin color. Moles can occur on any part of the body, and in some rare cases can be cancerous. Causes of mole development include heredity and excessive sun exposure. Unfortunately, preventing the development of moles is impossible. However, if you follow a few simple tips you can drastically reduce the probability of developing moles on the face from sun exposure.

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How to Prevent Blisters

Blisters are uncomfortable and painful skin conditions that can occur from harsh rubbing, chafing and other irritations. Blisters can make every day activities difficult. Thus it’s best to avoid anything that could potentially cause blisters. Prevention really is the best medicine. Here’s how to prevent blisters.

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Aryuvedic Remedies for Enlarged Pores

There are three types of skin, according to Ayurvedic care: vata (dry, thin and delicate), pitta (fair, sensitive and acne or rosacea prone) and kapha (oily, enlarged pores with blackheads and pimples). Ayurvedic remedies for enlarged pores includes applying natural topical ingredients and maintaining a healthy diet.

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Why Eating Meat Is Healthy

Those who are worried about their health often consider cutting meat from their diet. While meat does have some negative aspects, there are multiple nutritional reasons to include meat in your diet.

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How to Get Your Husband to Quit Smoking in the House

Tobacco-caused disease is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, claiming more than 392,000 lives each year, according to the American Lung Association. Another 50,000 people die from exposure to secondhand smoke, which poses numerous health risks for non-smokers, especially children. Helping your spouse quit smoking offers many benefits for the entire family, but if your husband refuses to quit smoking, request that he take his habit outdoors where it’s less likely to pose health risks to the rest of the family.

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Sudden Weight Loss & Kidneys

Sudden weight loss is usually an indication of a serious medical condition. One of those conditions can be kidney disease. The kidneys are an integral part of the body. They dispose of toxic waste and fluids that are normally ingested along with the food we consume. Our internal organs rely on the kidneys to keep everything in proper working order. Kidney malfunction has a debilitating effect on the rest of the human body.

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Dexpak Directions

DexPak is a prescription corticosteroid drug sold under names like Decadron and Hexadrol. The drug helps alleviate swelling symptoms associated with arthritis, allergic reactions and disorders of the immune system. It can also be used to aid cancer patients struggling with vomiting and nausea associated with chemotherapy. The drug is easy to take, and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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What Is Rose Hip Oil Good for?

Rose hip oil has been used for centuries as an essential ingredient in a number of herbal remedies, as well as a source of important dietary nutrients. It is extracted from the bulbous fruit of the rose flower plant.

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What Are the Benefits of a Foot Massage?

The feet work harder than most areas of our body because they hold up our weight and move us from place to place. Massages feel great because they help the muscles to relax. One type of massage is called reflexology, where it is believed that the entire human body is influenced by the feet. Massaging specific areas lessens problems in the body.

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Spotting at 15 Weeks Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, discovering that you’re spotting or bleeding can be worrisome, especially during the earlier weeks, when you’re still new to the pregnancy and not sure about what to expect yet. There are a number of reasons why you may be spotting, and it may not necessarily be a sign of trouble.

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The Occlusion Effect

The occlusion effect is a hearing condition that typically affects those who are fitted with hearing aids. The occlusion effect is when a sound or noise, usually the person’s own voice, sounds altered in some fashion to that person. It is often described as a hollow, echoing or booming sound. While not life-threatening, it can be a psychologically distressing condition when the altered sound is the person’s own voice.

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