Louise was reading a newspaper, she felt lonely apathetic and miserable. She knew that she should be more sympathetic to her boyfriend Jake but honestly she didn’t have the strength – four months of a sex forbid and his complaining about his doubts had left her indifferent to...
Why is it that people look so good and healthy with a little colour, yet tanning can be so harmful to your skin? Recent studies and the news report that there are more cases than ever of melanoma and we all know that extensive exposure to the sun will cause your skin to age more...
It’s never become more apparent than in the 21st century that the earth is saturated with poisons. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them, despite our best attempts. The media, coupled with the “all-knowing experts,” advise us to steer clear of pesticides, household...
You have problems with yellow bad looking teeth? You are afraid to smile because people will see your stained teeth? Then don’t freak out because any problem can be resolved, even this one. There are many great teeth whitening techniques that can bring back your beautiful...
What are the 10 most dangerous pests? What are antimicrobials and how do they protect us? What do the most effective insect repellents contain?
Find answers to these questions and more on the Consumer Specialty Products Association’s public information Web sites, DeetOnline.org,...
While many people lament the nutritional disadvantages of a poorly planned vegetarian diet, few stress the health advantages of adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet. In this article, I will cover the major three nutritional advantages of becoming a vegetarian.
The first major advantage of...
On occasion, I have the opportunity to interview adults who have been successful at losing weight and keeping it off. Their stories are a great reminder that it is possible to maintain a healthy weight by eating right and getting physical activity every day, no matter what.
My findings...
If you’re watching your weight, don’t even think about skipping breakfast. When you don’t eat in the morning, chances are you’ll overeat at other meals and eventually put on pounds, not take them off.
In fact, according to research presented at the American Heart...
If you are new to pregnancy and breastfeeding, you may be a little overwhelmed with the commitments of motherhood. Although this may feel like unknown territory, it is not as difficult as it may seem. For example, in choosing maternity bras, many of the same factors apply as regular bras....
Natural therapeutics is as old as mankind itself, conveying itself in many ancient religions and cultures. Recently it has been combined with the knowledge of modern medicine and has gained new strength and validity. Ancient beliefs and practices have been studied alongside modern medicine to...
Eat less … lose weight?!? Here’s the other stuff you can do to get leaner.
1) Dont diet to extremes. Reducing calories by 15-20% a day will almost exclusively burn fat while larger cuts in calories will burn a combo of muscle tissue and fat. Muscle drives the metabolism ...
Chances are you or someone you know has joint problems-according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three U.S. adults experience some form of joint discomfort on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many Americans simply view their discomfort as an inconvenience and don’t...