Our skin is an organ that can become inflamed when pores become clogged and when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil. Whiteheads, blackheads and pimples occur when oil mixes with the dead skin cells that are constantly being sloughed off. Acne isn’t just a teenage condition – it’s also common in many adults. If…
Read moreHave you ever considered recruiting your pet to join you in your exercise program? Pets can actually help you stay motivated and stick with an exercise regimen if you bring them along the next time you jog, walk or even use the treadmill. We all know that exercising isn’t exactly the most fun part of…
Read moreThere are “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body.Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give you a memory boost.…
Read moreStress can be caused by a lot of things – from work issues to financial situations. It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they were not prepared for. Sometimes, though, stress can be caused by simple situations – such as consuming certain food items that wreak havoc on your body and emotions. Here…
Read moreIn today’s world of computers, television, magazines and newspapers all spewing out information to us and overloading our brains, it’s no wonder that we have trouble remembering things. It’s sometimes difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand because of bells, whistles and other modern noisemakers. We’re also under pressure to multi-task –…
Read morePeople who suffer from chronic pain can sometimes benefit from the ancient practice of acupuncture. The Chinese have used this form of treatment for centuries, but western medicine is just getting around to recognizing it as a viable tool to treat pain. Rather than treating pain with mind-altering drugs, results have shown that the techniques…
Read moreAromatherapy is an ancient practice of using certain aromatic fragrances to stimulate nerves within the nose. Those nerves reach the necessary part of the brain that controls certain functions. The science of aromatherapy is the use of scented oils that come from varying parts of flowers, plants, and in some cases – bark! Each scent…
Read moreAromatherapy has long been touted as a beneficial therapy for physical conditions. But it can also be good for your mental health as well. Extracting the scented oils from various plants, aromatherapy products permeate your body and mind to offer relaxing, healthful benefits that last. Aromatherapy should never be used as a sole treatment to…
Read moreThere are many causes for sleep apnea, including obesity and obstructed air passages. Its symptoms are loud snoring sounds that are sometimes interrupted by a few seconds (or minutes) of lapses in breathing. The silence is often followed by loud gasps for air until regular breathing resumes. Sufferers of sleep apnea often have trouble functioning…
Read moreThe skin is an organ – the largest one in your body. It’s always renewing and repairing itself by sloughing off dead cells. These dead cells must be removed before they increase and prevent the skin from breathing and eliminating toxic waste. Oily skin can produce acne, especially in adolescence, while dry skin occurs as…
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