| Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
| A Few Tips to Keep Skin Acne Free
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During teenage years many people suffer from acne or skin inflammations on face, nose, chin etc. Let us discuss few tips to maintain the skin acne free. Though acne cannot be cured completely, one has to remember that there are various effective ways to keep this skin condition under control. Balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins and essential minerals can boost overall health of the body. This can help to a great extent in keeping skin acne free. If one is not able to consume at least four servings of fruits and green leafy vegetables, he /she may go for vitamin and protein supplements, as guided by any dietitian. Drinking plenty of water can help in detoxification of cells and blood. Sebum and oil secreted from cells get cleared by drinking water. Citric fruits like lemon, orange etc have greater roles to play in helping to improve skin health. Not only they fight acne and skin breakouts, but also help to bring a natural glow on face. Even apples can help skin by providing the much needed vitamin A. In general dark and bright colored foods are rich in antioxidants which is extremely good for skin. Acne may worsen during winter season when compared to summer. This may be due to the lack of vitamin D during winters. Consuming specific supplements for vitamins D and E can help a lot. Steps have to be taken to see that life is stress free. Higher levels of stress can worsen acne. Too much work and lack of sleep can do a lot of harm to skin. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 8:38 AM |
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| Saturday, January 30, 2010 |
| Is it possible to cure asthma?
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If you are an asthma sufferer, chances are you fear the onset of another attack. After experiencing your first of many attacks, you start wondering if it is possible to cure asthma. Unfortunately, until today, scientists have not yet established if it is possible to cure the said disease.
Asthma is basically an inflammation of the air passages. Once your air passages start to constrict, you will experience the different symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain and tightness. Asthma treatment is focused upon resolving the inflammation of the air passages. Anti-asthma medications cannot cure asthma because these simply prevent an attack from occurring and exacerbation of symptoms. The said medications are for prevention and control, not cure.
Some people say that certain herbs are possible to cure the said disease. These herbs like angelica, anise, and turmeric are like anti-asthma medications. These address the inflammation and symptoms. These remove the symptoms but not permanently. This is the reason why an herb is not a possible cure to asthma.
Is breathing treatment possible to cure asthma? There are many different breathing exercises used. Examples of these are the Pranayama breathing exercises and Buteyko method. Unfortunately, any of the breathing exercises is not possible to cure asthma. Like herbs and anti-asthma medications, breathing exercises are for control and prevention. Even if you do breathing exercises everyday, you are still at risk of experiencing an attack when you are exposed to an asthma trigger.
These natural ways to treat the said disease are effective although not one of them is possible to cure asthma. The incidence of an attack is lowered if breathing exercises are used in conjunction with anti-asthma medications. Even the use of anti-asthma medications is reduced if these natural remedies are used. But, doctors warn against using breathing exercises and herbs in place of anti-asthma medications. Since anti-asthma medications have sufficient data that establish their safety and effectiveness, asthma sufferers are advised never to stop taking these medications as prescribed.
Once you have asthma, you cannot completely get rid of the symptoms through any form of treatment. This is because once you get exposed to the trigger, you will definitely experience an attack. Therefore, the only way to get rid of the symptoms is by completely avoiding exposure to the trigger.
It is really unfortunate that like cancer, there is no cure for the said disease yet. To date, the only promising possible cure is complete non-exposure to the trigger. No asthma sufferer has done this so far. If you cannot guarantee complete non-exposure to the trigger, you always have to bring your anti-asthma medications with you in case of an asthma attack. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 8:47 AM |
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| Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
| Signs of Bipolar Disorder
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There are quite a few signs of bipolar disorder that are pretty harmful and serious. If you are suffering from this disorder or know someone who does, it is important that you know what to look out for. Here are some warning signs: - Unusual and prolonged periods of euphoria;
- Over-agitation, over-irritability and annoying moods which are beyond normal limits;
- Intense impulses regarding indulging in sex, shopping sprees, business investments, etc.;
- Frequent racing thoughts causing lack of sleep and extreme restlessness;
- Hallucinations that go far beyond existing reality;
- Too many problems regarding work or school that cannot be attributed to alcohol or substance abuse;
- Many suicidal thoughts;
- Extreme energy while feeling severely lost, empty or hopeless.
Signs of bipolar disorder can be so severe that they impact the work or study life of the individual with erratic mood episodes that the person requires professional help. These signs are reported by the patient or her immediate family and circle of friends because it generally affects the social interaction of the patient. Severely unstable mood swings happening in a day or week - from being too annoyed to being too excited - are common. Hallucinations and delusions may occur along with unusually intense mood episodes. Exaggerated and abnormal jumps in mood swings, from being overly happy to being overly depressed, are also characteristic of the disorder. How is the problem ruled out? There are series of lab tests, physical exams and other tests conducted to get a full diagnostic picture. It is only a psychiatrist who can definitely rule out the possibility of this disorder and the treatment plan necessary. But after the tests, a thorough interview is required for the doctor to get the patient's family profile by getting the complete historical symptoms relating to family members, which may include talking to a parent, sibling or spouse; as such, friends and family members play an important role in determining the patient's medical profile. Depressed people are the ones seeking help the most often, but the medical professional must be able to distinguish their symptoms from those who suffer from unipolar depression and who don't experience mania. How to treat bipolar depression disorder? No cure has yet been discovered to banish this illness, but there are available treatment combinations depending on the diagnosis. Since this is a lifelong illness, a long-term medication plan is suggested that combines both psychotherapy and medication. There are cases where treatment plans have to be altered to find out what works best for a given patient. Behavioral patterns are studied and observed via a daily life chart to ascertain the effects of the medication in place. If some changes in behavior and mood episodes occur, the doctor may add or reduce some medication as he deems necessary to lessen the signs of bipolar disorder. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 8:57 AM |
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| Saturday, January 16, 2010 |
| Skin Care and Natural Extracts
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There are many natural extracts, each with distinct characteristics and dermatological properties, used in healthful skin care products. These natural extracts include: allantoin, green tea, rosemary, cornflower, cucumber, and Roman chamomile. Combined, these natural extracts help provide a healthful face cream for absolutely beautiful skin.
Allantoin is a healing, moisturizing, soothing, anti-irritating, keratolytic and non-toxic agent useful in dermatological and cosmetic preparation. It is an excellent raw material to use for dry skin because it protects against harsh ingredients like detergents. It is a cell-proliferating agent that stimulates healthy tissue formation. It acts as a chemical debrider of necrotic and scaling tissue while softening skin. It is used to treat: skin ulcers, scalds, wounds, burns, sunburns, carbuncles, acne and skin eruptions, fissures, abrasions, impetigo, eczema and psoriasis. It is quite effective at low concentrations.
Green tea extract is a powerful skin care anti-oxidant due to its catechin content. Clinical studies have shown green tea to prevent or at least postpone the onset of cancer and heart disease. This is attributed to the catechin component's ability to penetrate into a cell, protecting the cell from free radicals and associated damage. Green tea is also incorporated into anti-aging formulas because of its anti-oxidant properties. It has excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities. It rejuvenates skin, prevents sun damage and promotes elasticity. It can be found in sunscreens based on its ability to extend the life of the product's SPF.
Rosemary extract has an attribute to the promotion of healing wounds. It is said to have astringent, toning, stimulating, deodorant, antiseptic, reactivating, antibacterial, softening and invigorating properties. It helps improve blood circulation thereby aiding in skin regeneration. According to some sources it has antioxidant properties making it effective for anti-aging products.
Cornflower extract is beneficial for normal skin and skin care products used around the eyes. It has healing properties, particularly in the case of bruises.
Cucumber extract has moisture-binding, moisture-regulating, tightening, anti-itching, refreshing, softening, soothing, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains amino acids and organic acids claimed to strengthen the skin's acid mantle. This extract can be used in aftershave preparations, eye treatment products and treatment for oily skin.
Roman chamomile extract is used in skin care products for its anti-inflammatory properties. When added to creams and lotions it soothes irritated skin and reduces redness and swelling due to rashes or other irritations.
A handcrafted natural face cream is available using these natural extracts. This face cream works on your skin while you are sleeping! Discover absolutely beautiful skin using a healthful natural face cream. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 8:30 AM |
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