Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
February 25, 2010
- Basic Low Cholesterol Diet Plan
High levels of LDL Cholesterol, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, may lead to heart disease and stroke; therefore, it is important to maintain your cholesterol levels. One way to maintain low levels of LDL cholesterol and high levels of HDL, or good cholesterol levels, is by following a low cholesterol diet. (Taking a cholesterol lowering treatment like [...]
- Treating Severe Acne
any people suffer from very severe forms of acne that cannot be treated with conventional medications and creams. Using the wrong products to treat severe acne may cause irritation, infections and scaring. In these cases, it is recommended to consult your dermatologist about a variety of prescription medications available to clear severe acne. There are [...]
February 4, 2010
- Clear Skin With Natural Herbs
Natural herbs and botanicals are used in almost every product we use today, even skin care products. Skin care products have been trying to treat acne with different means, in order to eliminate this ongoing problem among adolescence and adults. One of the methods is using herbal supplements.
Before trying herbal treatments it is important to [...]
January 11, 2010
- How to Keep Your Skin Clear and Looking Radiant
Clear skin is something we all dream about. It can be so hard to achieve. Most of us are pretty lazy when it comes to skincare, but by making a few changes and building a few simple steps into your daily routine, you can keep your skin looking and feeling fresh.
• Keep it clean – [...]
January 3, 2010
- 6 Acne Myths Revealed
While we normally think of acne as an unfortunate condition that affects us in our teen years, the truth is that many adults suffer from acne at different stages of life. Whether it’s during pregnancy, your regular monthly cycle, or due to medication like birth control, hormonal fluctuations can cause adult acne in many women. [...]
December 24, 2009
- Wipe Out Your Acne with Home Remedies
Are you getting frustrated with what you see in the mirror? Do you wish everyday that you had clear skin? Maybe you have tried traditional acne medication to no avail, so why not try some all natural home remedies.
1. One of the most popular home remedies for reducing swelling and redness is putting toothpaste on [...]
September 16, 2009
- Protect Yourself and Your Family from Swine Flu
Unless there’s been an outbreak in your area, then a surgical mask and gloves are unnecessary. You don’t want to walk around town paranoid that everyone around you has swine influenza—if someone’s got swine flu, they won’t be out and about, you can be sure of that.
So what can you do on a day-to-day basis [...]
September 14, 2009
- Antibiotics and Travel
If you’ve traveled to exotic places before, then you know how important it is to go abroad fully equipped with your own private medicine chest. Who knows where you’ll be when a bout of diarrhea strikes? Or if your twice yearly migraine decides to make an appearance? Or if your skin breaks out with [...]
- 4 Signs You’re Slacking Off
You don’t need to run a marathon everyday, but you do need to get off your butt and do SOME exercise. Yes, everyday. Even if it’s just a brisk walk around the block or hiking up the stairs to your fifth floor apartment a few times a day. Lazy people get fat, and more importantly, [...]
- How to Choose a Moisturizer
With so many choices out there, it’s hard to know just where to begin. The skin care section at your local drugstore (or your online drugstore) is as full as a used car lot, but with more choices. Moisturizers for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, extremely dry skin, and extremely oily skin…you get the [...]
August 28, 2009
- Good Cholesterol vs Bad Cholesterol
When your doctor told you to stay away from foods with too much cholesterol, he might not have explained the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Here are a few pointers, to help you tell the difference.
First of all the basic difference is that LDL cholesterol is bad, and HDL cholesterol is good. Both [...]
August 18, 2009
- 4 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol
There are many foods available that help reduce your cholesterol level and ensure a healthy heart. Read food labels before you purchase any products to make sure you’re consuming the following nutrients:
1. High fiber products - Many studies have found that high fiber products can significantly decrease the LDL (bad cholesterol) cholesterol level. Oats, beans, barley, [...] - The Vegetarian Diet for Low Cholesterol
Research shows that a vegetarian diet can help with lowering your cholesterol levels.
There are 4 different variations in a vegetarian diet:
• Vegan - Vegans only consume foods derived from plant products such as vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, grain and nuts; and will not eat any foods made from or with any animal products.
• Lacto vegetarian - [...] - How to Reduce Cholesterol, Prescription-Free
Studies confirmed that having a high LDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) and low HDL level (good cholesterol) contribute to a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are powerful prescription drugs available to control cholesterol levels, but they are not suitable for everyone. People with moderate to borderline cholesterol levels, should try non-prescription methods before [...]
- What Are Cholesterol Symptoms?
This may come as a surprise, but often there are no cholesterol symptoms. So despite feeling healthy, you can still have high cholesterol levels and not even know it. However, if you ignore high cholesterol, it may eventually lead to serious heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the U.S according [...]
- How to Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
It is very important to maintain your HDL cholesterol levels, also known as “good cholesterol,” to prevent heart disease and heart attack. There are few guidelines to maintain healthy cholesterol levels:
• Exercise regularly - Getting regular exercise actually helps raise HDL cholesterol level while lowering total LDL (bad) cholesterol. Exercise has other benefits such as weight [...]
August 10, 2009
- How to Treat Skin Pigmentation
Skin pigmentation disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin pigmentation creates a darker or lighter skin tone that may be blotchy and uneven.
Causes of skin pigmentation:
• Auto immune conditions
• Drug reactions
• Genetic factors and medications
• Hormonal changes
• Sun damage
The leading cause of skin pigmentation [...] - 5 Causes of Adult Acne
If you are struggling with adult acne, you are not alone. It’s important to note the following:
• Nearly 25% of adults between the ages of 25-40 have an acne recurrence and struggle to cope. Although acne strikes adult women at a greater rate than men, men tend to have more severe and longer lasting breakouts [...]
June 3, 2009
- Preventing Yeast Infections
Almost every woman out there will groan when you mention a yeast infection because they are such a nuisance. But yeast infections are quite preventable if you know a thing or two about them. First of all, most yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast which thrive in warm places so wearing [...]
May 26, 2009
- Emotional and Addictive Eating
Many of us are emotional eaters and don’t even know it—but knowing it is half the battle, as controlling emotional eating is the key for many women dieters to finally dropping the weight they wanted. For those who don’t know, if you eat in response to your feelings, especially when you are not hungry, you [...]