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- Proper Weight Loss Can Increase Your Chance Of Becoming Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNot many people are aware that being obese and overweight actually decreases a woman's chance of getting pregnant. According to a study conducted by Amsterdam's Academic Medical Center, women who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above are less likely to bear children than those whose BMI ...
Views: 1252 - Back Pain: A Common Illness That You Don't Want To Have - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOnly ten percent of Americans have yet to experience back pain. The other ninety percent makes back pain one of the most common types of illnesses in the United States. And according to a survey among health and trade associations across the country, this condition also ranks high on the list of ...
Views: 916 - Increasing Metabolism Is The Way To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLosing or gaining weight is a function of metabolism. Ideally, one's metabolic rate should be fast enough so that all the calories taken from food during the day gets used up by the body the same day. The sad part is that there are people who have slower metabolic rates; which only means that ...
Views: 666 - Beauty Starts With Excellent Skincare - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhoever said that being beautiful is all about having a curvaceous body and the right posture? Clearly, that someone doesn't know a thing about beauty. For the most part, beauty is about having flawless and younger-looking skin. Before any other criterion is taken into consideration, your ...
Views: 723 - Top 3 Weight Loss Traps And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe number of people who plan to go on a diet to lose weight jumps up at the start of the year. It seems that a lot think that the coming year is the perfect time to turn a new leaf, in terms of body weight. However, a huge percentage of dieters get into all sorts of weight loss traps and end up ...
Views: 537 - Blemish-free Skin For High Definition Videos And Pictures - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinRecent technological breakthroughs in making high definition televisions and digital and video cameras allow pictures and photos to become clearer, more vibrant and lifelike. Although we all appreciate the increasing sharpness and crispness of high definition, many are getting concerned that all ...
Views: 1080 - Eight Simple Steps To A Fantastic Home Facial - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you feel that your skin badly needs some deep cleansing and a little bit of reinvigorating, you can always have a facial. Actually, in order to maintain a supple, soft and youthful-looking face and neck, you need to undergo this treatment at least once a month, especially if you are over 30. ...
Views: 9878 - Coffee: The Right Brew For A Sexier You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFighting cellulite is a multi-million dollar industry. In the United States, the market is valued at no less than $100 million every year. If you are one of those who continue to struggle against cellulite build up in their body, you could be in for a very expensive treatment program. But ...
Views: 753 - Essential Hand Care Tips You're Not Even Aware Of - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people do not really pay much attention to their hands. Most are conscious about their hair, face or skin, but only a few are really interested in taking good care of their hands. But come to think of it, the limbs, particularly the hands, are important in going about one's daily tasks. ...
Views: 806 - Increased Physical Activity For Those Who Work In Shifts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPhysical activity has always been linked to improved health and longer lifespan. It can boost the performance of your heart and lungs and defeat stress as well. More importantly, being active will help you maintain an ideal weight and bring you a more positive outlook in life. But how can ...
Views: 562 - How To Start Feeling Good About Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is OK to keep on dreaming about a size 2 body frame or to perpetually chase the fountain of youth. After all, many women are not happy about their appearance. But when your obsession with your body leads to self-starvation or surgical complications, you need to take a step back and give ...It ...
Views: 748 - Apply Facial Mask For A Snappy Makeover - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf the skin on your face needs immediate prepping, cleansing and lifting, you can always rely on facial masks. This beauty product helps in getting rid of dead skin cells, smoothen skin and even reduce the appearance of fine lines on your face. Aside from cleansing soap, water and moisturizer, ...
Views: 705 - Diet Tips That Can Enhance Your Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou can not shed off your excess weight without proper guidelines. In your weight loss program, it is always a good idea to include instructions from experts and the experiences of other people who have been in your shoes. At the very least, the information they have will provide you with ...You ...
Views: 532 - Eat Fish, Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhat is one food that can help in maintaining a sharper brain, pain-free joints and a healthy heart? The answer is fish. But sad to say, most people do not like to eat fish. There are more reasons to hate fish than there are reasons to love a juicy prime rib or a spicy fried chicken. People ...
Views: 1108 - Nail Art: Groovy Way To Express Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince the beginning of time, humans have been preoccupied in making their bodies more attractive and beautiful through tattooing with plant dyes and other colorful natural ingredients. If you think that nails were spared from this preoccupation, you should think again. You see, as far back as ...
Views: 1375 - Want To Look Younger And More Attractive? Here's How! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe skin around your eyes is among the first areas of your body that become weak and susceptible to breakdown of tissues. But it is ironic that most people are more focused on having smoother skin on their cheeks, forehead and chin. If you really want a more attractive appearance on top of a ...
Views: 745 - Five Cellulite Myths That Need To Be Debunked - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCellulite is among the worst enemies of beauty. You should not be surprised if you see people who are willing to spend big money just to get rid of these hard and lumpy fat deposits. But the sad part is that many do not have the right ideas about cellulite; and because of that, many are fooled ...
Views: 820 - Five Practical Steps In Caring For Your Dry Skin - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou will know that you have dry skin if you feel that your face is taut, it's as if the size of your face is bigger than the skin you are in. Itchiness, redness, flaking and even scales on your eyebrows are all indications that your skin is dehydrated or simply dry. This condition, which also ...
Views: 797 - Wanna End Your Pain And Suffering? Try Exercising! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe chronic pain that slowly creeps inside your body can make your movements seem like punishment for you. But what if somebody told you that you need to exercise if you want it to go away? Nope, that somebody is not a knucklehead; rather he's doing you a great favor by telling you what pain ...
Views: 545 - Breast Enlargement Without The Blood And Horror Stories - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBreast size is in every woman's mind these days. Proof of this is the billion-dollar breast enlargement industry that is still growing by the day. And no one can blame you if you do spend a few minutes by yourself and think about increasing the size of your breasts; after all, they can make or ...
Views: 1264 - Practical Solutions To Top 6 Beauty Mishaps - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinResourcefulness and a little bit of creativity are what you need in order to get out of a tight fix, especially when it comes to fashion and beauty faux pas. But sometimes, no matter how creative you are, you need the help of experts to get out of a potentially embarrassing situation. Here are ...
Views: 1042 - Green Tea Can Take Away Your Unwanted Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe list of benefits that you can get from green tea just keeps on getting longer. From being an excellent source of antioxidants to fighting heart diseases and stopping the stinky sweating on your feet, this is one of those beverages that you just can not live without. But there is one more ...
Views: 865 - Three Weight Gain Factors To Watch Out For - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt's no secret that about forty percent of Americans are way above their ideal weight. So you should not find it unusual to see millions of people trying to battle their bulges and flab. What should surprise you, however, is to see people trying to sweat the fat out everyday and eating healthy ...
Views: 518 - Common Sense Solutions For Arthritis Sufferers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPeople with arthritis know how painful and debilitating this condition is, especially during the cold winter months. The excruciating pain and stiffness on the joints make it hard for you to perform activities you used to enjoy. In fact, during a flare up of this condition, even the most mundane ...
Views: 1789 - The Average Woman's Guide To Concealers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOne of the most important components in the beauty arsenal of any woman is a concealer. No matter how made up your face is, if your blemishes and dark circles around the eyes are visible, you will still look haggard, stressed and old. Thus, if you want to look healthier, younger, and more ...One ...
Views: 724 - Step Up The Pace Against Unwanted Fat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAround five million American women take up running as the core of their exercise regimen. This level of running frenzy should not surprise anyone. Running is the one exercise that provides an easy way for anyone to strengthen bones, build up muscles, and of course, burn calories. Let's face ...
Views: 564 - Top 5 Weight Loss Mistakes You Need To Correct - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGym memberships usually increase during the month of January because everybody seems to want to start their year with a resolution to lose weight and become healthier. However, after a few visits to the gym, many people start to become less enthusiastic in their efforts to be buff because of ...
Views: 618 - Breast Implants And Self-Esteem Just Don't Go Together - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLow self-esteem can pull down your chances of succeeding in life. Viewing yourself as someone below social norms or standards can ultimately hurt your professional growth, your personal intimacy, and everything in between. And being a woman can make things more complicated for you because, in a ...
Views: 740 - Injectable Wrinkle Reduction Procedure May Not Be Safe - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEvery time you look at yourself in the mirror, you feel saddled with all the problems at work and at home. To make matters worse, it seems that your face is aging faster than the years that come and go. You have crow's feet on the outer sides of your eyes, frown lines on your forehead, and more ...
Views: 627 - Asthma Deaths On The Rise - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe number of people dying from asthma is growing and hospital admissions are increasing, especially in children. This was revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which said that the number of people with asthma has increased 75 percent while the death rate has increased ...
Views: 665 - Stroke Affects 15 Million People Worldwide - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThis year, 15 million people will suffer a stroke. Five million will die and another five million will be permanently disabled. This grim forecast comes from the World Health Organization which said that high blood pressure is responsible for over 12 million strokes worldwide. Other risk ...
Views: 677 - Are You Getting Enough Energy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you take vitamins? Is the brand you’re using complete? Does it meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) to prevent deficiency diseases and maintain good health? Or are you being short-changed by your vitamin brand that provides only energy? In this day and age where people ...Do ...
Views: 651 - Dengue Facts And Figures - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf there’s one insect that can truly be called a pest, it’s the mosquito. Incredible as it sounds, this tiny insect can cause a host of diseases ranging from malaria, filariasis, yellow fever, and encephalitis (the inflammation of the brain). One of the most common diseases ...If ...
Views: 769 - For Kids, Dengue Can Be Fatal The Second Time Around - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinChildren who get dengue the second time are most likely to suffer from its fatal form - dengue hemorrhagic shock syndrome. This was revealed by Dr. Lilibeth David of the Communicable Disease Control Service of the Department of Health in Manila. “The second bite of the ...
Views: 877 - Beware Of Fake Hemorrhoids Creams - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSuffering from hemorrhoids? If you think those herbal hemorrhoid creams and lotions will end your misery, forget it! Health authorities said most of these products are useless and some may actually make your problem worse. Questionable ingredients include astringents, lanolin, vitamins, ...
Views: 617 - Protect Yourself From Meningococcemia - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt occurs suddenly and spreads rapidly. It can affect anyone. It’s called meningococcemia and you could be its next victim! Meningococcemia - also known as mmeningococcal septicemia, meningococcal blood poisoning or meningococcal bacteremia - is a rare disease caused by the presence of ...
Views: 1216 - Are You Ready For SARS? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSARS can strike anyone. It can kill in a matter of days. And there’s no cure for it. When Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) first made headlines in 2002, the world wasn’t prepared for it. Within weeks, the infection had spread worldwide thanks to unsuspecting travelers who ...
Views: 629 - Getting The Energy You Need - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEnergy. It propels the basketball player to endure the game, score points, and win. It helps the busy executive reach his or her desired goals and cope with hectic schedules almost effortlessly. It turns the plain homemaker into a Super Mom to take care of her home and family. It enables the ...
Views: 549 - When Baldness Is Permanent - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you’ve waited long enough and your hair doesn’t grow back, chances are your baldness is permanent. Permanent baldness is classified into two types: scarring and non-scarring baldness. Scarring baldness occurs after a severe bacterial or fungal infection, tuberculosis, or an ...
Views: 2732 - Baldness: A Hair-raising Problem - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBothered by baldness? There’s an organization for you! It’s called the Bald Headed Men of America and it’s open to “qualified” persons who have lost their hair. Founded in 1974 by John T. Capps III, this special club is based in North Carolina and boasts of over ...
Views: 747 - Why People Become Bald - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAre you becoming bald? Don’t panic. It’s not the end of the world yet. Before you blame your barber or hairdresser, try to find the cause of your problem. Baldness can either be temporary or permanent. Temporary hair loss can occur one to three months after a high fever or severe ...
Views: 695 - Asian Panax - The Real Ginseng? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGinseng has become one of the most popular herbs in the world today, accounting for over $400 million a year in sales in the United States alone. Analysts say it is the herb of choice for many people owing to its alleged ability to fight stress and enhance immunity. However, not everything ...
Views: 728 - Beware Of Fake Ginseng Products - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe fake and costly products all claim to contain ginseng but in reality have none of the root’s active ingredient, saponin glycosides or ginsenosides. Worse, some of them may contain high levels of alcohol that is bad for your health. This was confirmed by two independent studies that ...
Views: 4510 - Dangers Of Water Filters - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWorried about the safety of your drinking water? Concerned about the harmful bacteria that may be present whenever you turn on the tap? If you think buying a drinking water treatment unit (DWTU) will solve that problem, think again. According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), water ...
Views: 955 - Floss Your Way To Good Oral Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWho would think that a simple piece of thread would emerge as an important aid in the fight against cavities and gum disease? As far-fetched as it sounds, that’s exactly what happened to dental floss – a strong thread that is passed between teeth to loosen and remove food debris ...
Views: 699 - Poor Oral Health Haunts Millions Worldwide - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe figures are frightening: An estimated five billion people worldwide have dental caries or tooth decay and most children have signs of gingivitis (bleeding gums). Periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss, is found in five to 15 percent of most populations. This grim scenario ...
Views: 650 - Home Remedies For Common Tooth Problems - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou’ve just finished watching Late Night with Conan O’Brien and you’re ready to hit the sack. The TV set is out and so are the lights as you make a gentle dive to dreamland in your soft, comfortable bed. But before you can even close your eyes, disaster strikes. Your tooth ...
Views: 560 - The Right Way To Brush Your Teeth - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn 1498, Genoese sailor Christopher Columbus began his third voyage that would make him the first Renaissance European to set foot in the American mainland. That same year, another discovery would be made that would revolutionize oral health – the toothbrush. Since it first appeared in ...
Views: 660 - Tooth Truths: What You Should Know About Your Teeth - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAdvances in dentistry have made it easier to care for one’s teeth. With a plethora of products in the market today backed by good dental services and conscientious oral hygiene, there should be no reason for people to suffer from tooth decay or lose teeth. Ironically, despite the ...
Views: 698 - Don't Ignore hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt’s something most people would rather not talk about. But try as we might, it’s one problem that cannot be ignored. They’re hemorrhoids and approximately five percent of the population has them, according to medical experts. For most people, having hemorrhoids is a ...
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