Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Laura Smith
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and sometimes the condition of it can make you want to hide it from the world. There are more treatments, creams, lotions, and procedures available to correct skin imperfections. People often go to great lengths for beautiful skin, sometimes even when it the risks are great. When you are considering how you want to treat your skin, there are four important factors you should keep in mind: (1) Safety, (2) Effectiveness, and (3) Cost. Microdermabrasion is one very popular form of treatment for a variety of skin conditions including wrinkles, age...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 May, 2005
Author: Mart Gil Abareta
When you are in need of wheelchairs and you cannot afford to buy a new one, there are lots of wheelchair rental shops where you can go. But before renting a chair, you have to know the pros and cons of the wheelchairs which are available in the market today and if they provide maximum comfort, mobility and independence. This chair comes in different sizes and shapes with a variety of options to meet the needs of those people who have different levels of physical disabilities and different interests. At present, the existence of various shops offering wheelchair rentals is...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 May, 2005
Author: Shailendra Katyal
Saffola, Indias custodian of heart health, has ventured into the healthy lifestyle space with content portal. The portal offers a single information-cum-action window to four of the most prevalant medical conditions plaguing urban executives today, viz. Heart conditions, Diabetes, Stress & Hypertension and Weight Control. The portal kicked off its Wellness Centre, with its unique Dial-a-Dietician service, that gives dietary advice over telephone and through e-mail. The brands caring side is expressed online through a host of in-depth content sections, features and services on a range of health-related issues. Including calculators and a set of interactive tools that provide tangible...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 22 April, 2005
Author: Jeannie Long
Examines the differences between the programs of AA and Women for Sobriety. Explains why women need a different program than men due to their unique emotional needs when it comes to quitting alcohol and other addictions. A Proven Way That Women Can Quit Drinking Without AA Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism. For many women, however, AA may not be the best choice when it comes to the difficult task of quitting drinking. The main reason it may not be the best choice is this: AA is based on the philosophy that self-centeredness is the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 26 March, 2005
Author: Maricon Williams
Take a Team Approach Before BuyingNo parent should try to choose a chair for their child all by ... says Chris ... "It's not that they aren't ... to make ... but there ar Take a Team Approach Before BuyingNo parent should try to choose a chair for their child all by themselves," says Chris Seiberlich. "It's not that they aren't qualified to make decisions, but there are too many to be made by any one person. You have to think about a huge spectrum of issues. Seiberlich is a physical therapist at Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services in Tucson...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 March, 2005
Author: Jackson Kungu
Mould (also spelt as mold) produces tiny reproductive structures called spores. Spores are released in enormous numbers and disseminated in the air so that they are found almost everywhere. Some mould species also produce by-products called mycotoxins which can also become airborne. Several mycotoxins are highly toxic or carcinogenic. One out of every five people is likely to react to normal spore concentration by developing "hay fever" or asthma. Prolonged or repeated exposure to high concentrations of mould spores can result to sensitization even to healthy individuals. Mould related illnesses include: Which Are The Common Moulds And Why Do They...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 13 March, 2005
Author: Loring A,. Windblad
Authors note: here we begin Part II. This was necessary due to the GoArticles restriction on article length, this being the completion of the first section, Part I. How alcohol might protect the heart There are several plausible biological mechanisms by which modest alcohol consumption might lower coronary heart disease risks. In the short term, alcohol can reduce the formation of blood clots that block arterial bloodflow (leading to heart attacks) by diminishing blood platelet aggregation and altering the action of fibrinogen (an enzyme necessary for clotting). The immediate action of alcohol is antithrombitic -- decreasing the blood's clotting power...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 March, 2005
Author: Dr. Pirjo Friedman D.D.S.
As dentists, we all meet patients everyday who are scared stiff of what they are about to experience in the dentist chair. Well, Im proud to say, I make a specialty of helping patients who are afraid of dentists! Believe it or not, many patients find a dental appointment with me can be a relaxing experience even enjoyable! Im a great believer in alternative therapies and I use Reikí in my practice to calm patients fears and help them relax. You may not be familiar with Reikí, so let me explainits not voodoo. Reikí is a technique that allows everyone...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Paul Hood
Keeping a safe environment for wheelchair users is easier said than done. There are a diverse set of factors that are involved which make ensuring safety on wheels quite difficult. However numerous th... Keeping a safe environment for wheelchair users is easier said than done. There are a diverse set of factors that are involved which make ensuring safety on wheels quite difficult. However numerous these may be, a general set of tips is helpful to decrease the occurrence of wheelchair-related accidents if not totally eradicate it. We are working on a premise that the rider is able enough to...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 15 February, 2005
Author: Ratliff J.
CIALIS is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. CIALIS (pronounced see-AL-iss) was shown to improve erectile function compared to placebo up to 36 hours following dosing. In clinical studies, the ability to have sexual activity was improved in some patients at 30 minutes after taking a Cialis dose. ED is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when he cannot keep an erection. A man who has trouble getting or keeping an erection should see his doctor for help if the...
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