Dec
28
2009
finger nails health
Introduction:
The nails are present at the end of each finger tip on the dorsal surface.The main function of nail is protection and it also helps for a firm grip for holding articles.It consists of a strong relatively flexible keratinous nail plate originating from the nail matrix. Under the nail plate there is a soft tissue called nail bed.Between the skin and nail plate there is a nail fold or cuticle.Normal healthy nail is slight pink in colour and the surface is convex from side to side.Finger nails grow 1 cm in three months and toe nails take 24 months for the same.
Importance of nails in disease diagnosis:
The colour ,appearance,shape and nature of the nails give some information about the general health and hygiene of a person . Nails are examined as a routine by all doctors to get some clues about underlying diseases.Just looking at nails we can makeout the hygiene of a person.The abnormal nail may be congenital or due to some diseases.The cause for changes in the nail extend from simple reasons to life threatening diseases.Hence the examination by a doctor is essential for diagnosis .Some abnormal findings with probable causes are discussed here for general awareness Continue Reading »
Dec
27
2009
salmonella food poisoning
Introduction:
Food poisoning is an acute gastroenteritis caused by the consumption of a food material or a drink which contains the pathogenic micro organism or their toxins or poisonous chemicals.Food poisoning is common in hostels,hotels,communal feedings, and festivel seasons.
A group of persons will be affected with same type of symptoms ,and they give a history of consumption of a common food before few hours.
Types of food poisoning
1) Bacterial food poisoning:
Here the micro organisms called bacteria are responsible.The food material may contain the pathogenic bacteriae or their toxin and will be ingested along with the food.
2) Non bacterial food poisoning: Continue Reading »
Dec
14
2009
healthy food choices
You’ve certainly heard the expression many times, “You are what you eat.” Have you ever really thought about what it means? And do you think about it when you’re making food choices?
In some ways, we do become what we eat, literally. Have you ever seen an example of your blood plasma after eating a fast food hamburger? What was previously a clear liquid becomes cloudy with the fat and cholesterol that’s absorbed from eating a high-fat hamburger.
And when you think about it, we also become what we don’t eat. When we switch from eating meat to a vegetarian-based diet, we become less fat, less prone to many types of cancers. Our cholesterol can improve. When we’re leaner and eating fewer animal products, then many other health and fitness issues are reduced. The incidence of Type II diabetes is reduced. Blood pressure falls into normal ranges. When you’re healthier, you’re taking fewer medications. Even if you have a prescription drug benefit in your health plan, you’re still saving money with fewer co-payments on medications. Continue Reading »
Nov
02
2009
It’s about some creative foreplay ideas to get you and your partner out of your rut and start enjoying sex again!
Idea 1
Roses are fantastic. We can use them in powerful and creative ways in the bedroom.
One of my favorite things to do is go to my local florist and pick up some rose petals and a couple of red roses. Strip the covers off your bed and sprinkle the petals over the bed. It’s quick and easy and you’ve just created a killer backdrop for a night of sensual lovin’. Add some soft music and some nice incense, plus a bottle of wine and you just created the perfect environment for a night of steamy hot passion.
Idea 2
Why not try playing a game? One of you closes your eyes (or wears a blindfold), whilst the other one uses various props to re-awaken that dormant sense of touch. You can try running fruit such as berries of slices of various fruit up and down your lover’s body, eventually into their mouth where they can savor the taste. For added effect, try licking up any juices it leaves behind, and alternate between using the fruit and your finger or genitalia.
Idea 3
It requires you to have some props handy that you can use for stimulation. Feather ticklers, your fingers, and your tongue are always a sure hit, whilst other couples may like to experiment with vibrators, candle wax, paddles, riding crops, cock rings, ice cubes – whatever gets your blood racing or other sex toys available. This is particularly good when you use opposite stimulation in quick succession or together – for example, running an ice cube along your partner’s nipples and then running your warm tongue over the cold area to warm it up.
Do you want to try?
Oct
28
2009
The same holds true for skin care. Using skin care products that contain chemical ingredients has been linked to a variety of health problems as well as bad skin. Many people are going natural in order to achieve younger, healthier, and more beautiful skin.
1. Only buy organic skin care products from a company that has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Any company that has signed this compact has pledged not to use any ingredients in their products that are strongly suspected of causing cancer or other health problems.
2. In organic skin care, the only way to know if a product is truly natural is to find out whether it is edible. Products that are safe enough to eat are safe enough to put on your skin because they get absorbed and enter your bloodstream.
3. Organic skin care products should contain a high concentration of active ingredients.
4. Look for organic skin care creams with active ingredients that combat the three causes of aging skin if you want skin that is younger looking and more beautiful. Continue Reading »
Oct
27
2009
I have often wondered why there is such a shortage of authentically organic skin care creams available. Since so many people have become more health conscious you would think that manufacturing these products would bring the cosmetics companies a lot of money, and they probably would. People are clamoring for organic skin care creams because they have finally caught on to the fact that the low cost chemical ingredients that the majority of cosmetics companies use to make their products are not only bad for you, but they could also turn out to be deadly. It has been discovered through the years that many of the ingredients still regularly used in cosmetics increase your risk of developing cancer.
One of the reasons that I stress the importance of organic skin care products, especially for women, is because the most widely used family of chemical preservatives in cosmetics were discovered to be in the tumors removed from a variety of breast cancer victims. There are certain companies that respect their fellow man enough to manufacture wholly organic skin care creams, but the majority of them are companies under the European Union. The best sources of these products are from one of the companies that signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. There is a company in New Zealand that has put together a line of organic skin care creams that will do what no other products in the industry will do. The inclusion of both Functional Keratin and Phytessence Wakame in their organic skin care products has given this company the most potent formulas in the business, and I would advise anyone who wants to enjoy the appearance of their younger days to give these safe and wonderful products a try.
by Rachel Hammond
Oct
27
2009
Natural and Organic skin care are very much talked about in these days. I myself also buy natural organic skin care products only. But it is important to check out the authenticity of these organic skin care products.
This is because a lot of product manufacturers are trying to sell their below standard products taking unfair advantage of the name “natural” and “organic”. Hence, it really becomes crucial to read carefully about the ingredients that these natural organic skin care products use, before you consider buying them.
Now you should also take note that you will not find any organic skin care product that is 100% natural. The efficacy of herbal and organic skin care raw materials is enhanced by processing through scientifically proven technology.
Parabens are preservatives to improve the life of the skin care products. Fragrances are the chemicals put in skin care products for nice smell, but can cause skin irritations and allergies.
So, after looking at the harmful substances to avoid in organic skin care products, it would be good to consider what kind of natural ingredients that one should look for which can play a vital constructive role in your skin health and rejuvenation.
One of the excellent natural ingredients that is being used successfully as part of a natural effective organic skin care is Phytessence Wakame. Hyaluronic acid works with the vital proteins-collagen and elastin in our body and helps our to skin remain young, supple and vibrant.
Besides that, Natural oils also play a very positive role as ingredients in natural organic skin care systems. Like for example, mineral oil is absolutely unsuitable for your skin and does a lot of harm, as it blocks the skin pores and almost chokes them from breathing naturally.
Some of the beneficial oils are-
Avocado oil – This special oil has proven its outstanding efficacy in increasing the production of collagen in the body. It has also shown great improvements in skin hydration.
Babassu – It is a part of the family of natural emollients. It plays a key role in maintaining skin moisture and softening and healing the skin that has wrinkles.
Shea Butter – This is also a part of the family of natural emollients. It also plays a leading role in maintaining skin moisture. Apart from that, it also soothes skin inflammation, reduces dark spots from the skin and clears pigment inconsistencies. It works wonderfully well in clearing stretch marks.
This information clearly gives you an upper edge when you select the best natural organic skin care product for yourself.
by Vijay Raisinghani
Oct
26
2009
organic skin products
For thousands of years mankind has used botanicals and essential oils to care for and enhance the beauty of their skin and hair. It has only been fairly recently that chemical products and artificial ingredients have gained a stronghold in the skin care industry. As with our food, skin care products have become laden with more and more chemicals.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Some substances called carriers increase the absorption rate significantly and many can carry other substances in with them. Since our bodies are already over stressed with chemicals, increasing numbers of people are choosing to eat organic and use organic products to reduce that stress and increase health and vitality. Organic is healthier, safer, and less stressful to the body systems as well as being environmentally friendly. Since the skin does carry substances into the body at a fairly efficient rate, we can think of the ingredients in our skin care products in the same light as our food.
You can tell if a product is organic by the looking for the green USDA organic label. This certifies that products are or are made from ingredients that meet the USDA specifications for an organic designation. Organic farming is better for us and better for our environment. Continue Reading »
Oct
16
2009
emergency contraception pill
Methods For Emergency Contraception
Executive Summary about emergency contraception by Olivia Andrews
A birth control pill is an effective means to avoid unwanted pregnancy each time after having an intercourse.
There are various forms of birth controls methods found such as condoms, contraceptive patches or contraceptive pills. Other methods include contraceptive sponge, vaginal ring, diaphragm or other fertility awareness methods.
A contraceptive pill contains the hormones estrogen and progesterone that prevent pregnancy.
An emergency control pill helps to avoid unwanted pregnancy when there has been an unprotected intercourse but this pill has to be taken within three days of the act. Other include are mini pill and phased regime pills that are not much common in use.
There are chances that while using a condom it broke or a woman fails to take the hormonal birth control pill on time then emergency control pill is very effective if taken within 72 hours of the intercourse.
The main difference between a combination pill and an emergency pill is that it holds larger amount of levonorgestrel that works to avoid pregnancy. Continue Reading »
Oct
13
2009
I recently received some answers for the question ‘has anyone ever travelled abroad to get cheaper plastic surgery?’ But the people profiles are closed as the question has timed out, so I haven’t had a chance to email some people back!
There were three people I wanted to speak to:
1)a guy who said his girlfriend had had an operation in Mexico
2)Somebody who said she went to Germany to get it done for 3,500 euros
3)A plastic surgeon who said he was currently treating someone who had had botched surgery in Latin America.
If this is you, could you please get back to me?
