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- Suicide Risk High In Women With Breast Implants - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen who get breast implants are three times more likely to commit suicide. The risk increases the longer the implants are kept. This was revealed by Drs. Loren Lipworth and Joseph K. McLaughlin who said the suicides were not caused by silicone toxicity but underlying psychological problems. ...
Views: 823 - Oils In shampoos, Lotions Linked To Breast Growth In Boys - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYoung boys who use shampoos and lotions containing essential oils like lavender and tea tree oils may end up with enlarged breasts. This shocking side effect was reported by researchers at the University of Colorado and the environmental health branch of the US National Institutes of Health ...
Views: 1530 - Bad Habits That Can Give You Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou stay out of the sun, use a hat or umbrella when you go out, don’t smoke, and face the world with a smile. For some reason, though, that hasn’t prevented you from getting wrinkles. Sure, aging is inevitable but that shouldn’t make you look like a prune. Perhaps ...
Views: 2195 - More Bizarre Breast Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe male obsession with breasts is legendary. Young and old alike admire them no matter what shape or size they’re in. This probably explains why a lot of women are conscious about them. But breasts are more than mere objects of pleasure. Behind every pair is a story to be told and ...
Views: 2424 - Homeless pooch rescued from wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBefore he had a home, Shankly wandered the streets of London hungry and lost. He was alone, in poor health, and no one seemed to care that his face was full of sagging wrinkles that hampered his vision. Thanks to some kindhearted doctors, Shankly got a new home and a £1,000 facelift that ...
Views: 732 - Anti-wrinkle Product Backfires - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinShe only wanted to look like her idol. But a 43-year-old fan is now suffering after an anti-wrinkle product she used backfired and left her with an ugly face. Lu Ping, a resident of eastern China's Jiangxi Province, is furious at Hong Kong film star Carina Lau for making her believe that ...
Views: 830 - Arthritis Sufferers Live In Constant Pain - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOver 80 percent of 8.5 million adults in the United Kingdom (UK) with osteoarthritis (OA) live in constant pain. This was revealed by Arthritis Care, a charity group which said that the number is expected to increase in the next few years. In its report titled “OA Nation”, the ...
Views: 764 - Getting A Job Difficult With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a job can be difficult, especially if you have arthritis. This was revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after analyzing the results of its first countrywide survey on the impact of arthritis on work. The study involved over 200,000 American adults. ...
Views: 895 - The Hazards Of Fasting - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFasting is the partial or complete abstinence from food. In the early days of the church, this practice was strictly observed that only the sick were allowed to eat on special days. Modern church regulations on fasting were established in 1966. The new law allows one full meal a day on ...
Views: 878 - Will Eye Exercises Improve Vision? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn 1891, a prominent New York physician believed he had found a cure for nearsightedness. Instead of prescribing eyeglasses, he advocated the use of eye exercises and taught patients how to do them. That man was Dr. William Horatio Bates and his flawed system is still being used today. Bates ...
Views: 673 - Anti-aging Hoax - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFor decades, thousands of people looking for “the fountain of youth” flocked to the spa-like clinic of Dr. Ana Aslan in Bucharest, Romania. They came to the spa not only to rest and relax but to get their supply of Gerovital H3 (GH3), a drug popularized by Aslan in the ...For ...
Views: 1477 - Will Keeping Your Eyes Crossed Make You Cross-eyed? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you cross your eyes often, will you become cross-eyed? Is it bad to read in dim light? Will sitting close to the TV set harm your eyes? Many people will probably answer those questions with a resounding “yes” but the facts say otherwise. So join me as we uncover the truths ...
Views: 1257 - The buzz On Bee Venom Therapy For Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA bee sting can be painful and dangerous, especially if you’re allergic to bee venom. But some doctors claim the latter can help people with arthritis who don’t respond well to traditional medications. That’s the buzz from Dr. Christopher Kim, medical director of the ...
Views: 1269 - Breastfeeding Cuts Arthritis Risk - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s good news for breastfeeding moms. A study confirms that this healthy habit can reduce a woman’s risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by as much as 50 percent. What’s more, the longer you breastfeed, the bigger the benefits. This was revealed by Dr. Elizabeth ...
Views: 640 - Motor Oil May Give You Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGas station attendants, mechanics, car enthusiasts beware! A study suggests that exposure to motor oil and similar substances may increase your chances of getting arthritis. This starting discovery comes from Swedish researchers who said mineral oils like hydraulic or motor oils can give you ...
Views: 926 - Sun Protection For Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is a time for fun and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But watch out - it’s not all that fun. Although the sun gives us warmth, kills micro-organisms, and helps us produce vitamin D, it also has bad effects that include sunburn, photosensitivity, photo allergy, cataracts, ...
Views: 832 - Still More Arthritis Myths And Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEveryone experiences aches and pains from to time. But if they persist and bother you a lot, chances are you have arthritis - a painful and disabling disease that affects 40 million Americans and about 50 percent of people over age 60. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and is the ...
Views: 912 - Risks And Rewards Of A Manicure - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a manicure or a pedicure these days is easy considering the thousands of nail salons and beauty parlors that offer these services. But did you know that these procedures can be dangerous at the wrong hands? Dr. Richard Scher of the American Academy of Dermatology said that you can ...
Views: 1037 - Why You Need Water - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt’s the most common substance on earth. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless. Yet you can’t survive for more than a few days without it. In case you’re wondering what I’m talking about it’s water – the most important nutrient needed by the ...
Views: 751 - Dangers Of Contaminated Water - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou can’t see them. Neither can you feel them. But both bottled water and tap water may contain contaminants – like aluminum, chlorine, and lead – that can affect your health. By law, piped water from your faucet and bottled water should have “acceptable” or low ...
Views: 1062 - Coffee, Smoking Aggravate Stress, Cause Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCoffee breaks and smoking can aggravate rather than relieve stress. They will also give you more wrinkles! This was revealed by Dr. Mario Orlandi, Dr. Donald Prue, and medical journalist Annette Spence in the “Encyclopedia of Good Health: Stress and Mental ...
Views: 2402 - Credit Cards Leading Cause Of Stress, Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThinking of getting a credit card? Before you do, think twice. Doing so can lead to financial problems, a major cause of stress that, in turn, causes wrinkles! According to American stress researchers Drs. T. H. Holmes and Richard Rahe, financial problems and credit difficulties are a common ...
Views: 2651 - Wrinkles Linked To Stressful Events - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe death of a spouse or child is the most stressful event in life, according to Richard Rahe, a leading stress researcher. These and other stressful events can make you look older by giving you lots of wrinkles! Other stressful and wrinkle-causing events in life are the death of one’s ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - The Scourge Of Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere is stiffness, chronic pain, and loss of movement. Simple tasks at home or in the office become difficult to do. If these symptoms bother you, chances are you have arthritis – one of the most prevalent chronic health problems today that affect 70 million adults and 300,000 ...There is ...
Views: 551 - Don't Spend A Fortune On Anti-Wrinkle Creams - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you want to look young, don’t spend a fortune on anti-wrinkle creams. A study shows that the cheaper brands work just as well – if not better – than the more expensive ones. This was the verdict of Consumer Reports, a monthly publication of the non-profit consumer ...
Views: 875 - Women Worried About Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany British women are unhappy with their appearance and are worried about wrinkles and other skin problems even though their partners say they look fine. This was revealed by a study that looked into the attitudes of over 1,000 women aged 35 to 55. The nationwide survey found that half of ...
Views: 906 - Yoga For wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBothered by wrinkles? Why not get a yoga facial? Practitioners claim it can help tone, smooth, and soothe the skin. For thousands of years, yoga has helped countless people achieve physical and spiritual well-being through its unique exercise system that stretches and strengthens the body. ...
Views: 925 - Strange Japanese Beauty Products - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen it comes to innovation, nothing beats the Japanese. Our Asian friends often leave no stone unturned in their quest for beauty and perfection. That’s probably the reason why they’ve come up with lots of unusual – and sometimes silly – inventions. To give you an ...
Views: 2219 - Bizarre Beauty Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou normally won’t find fish or bird droppings at the beauty section of big department stores. But these bizarre cosmetic ingredients have been used by Japanese women for ages to maintain their smooth, wrinkle-free complexion. Now, trendy, high-end spas are offering these ancient ...
Views: 1449 - Japanese Scientist Develops Wrinkle-fighting Beer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA beer a day may keep wrinkles away if one Japanese scientist is to be believed. Sho Sind, chief scientist at the Akita Research Institute of Food and Brewing in Japan, claims he has invented a beer that works like a facial and will give you smooth, wrinkle-free skin. “I wanted our ...
Views: 1148 - Can Facial Exercises Prevent Wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLooking for an inexpensive way to prevent wrinkles, crow’s feet, and laugh lines that come with advancing age? Scared of getting Botox injections or going under the knife? The latest craze these days are facial exercises which will supposedly keep skin healthy and young. Regular facial ...
Views: 6153(4 votes) - Facial acupuncture for wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s a point worth considering: if you want to prevent wrinkles, visit your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist. Promoters of facial acupuncture claim this procedure can literally take years off your face since it eliminates facial lines, eye bags, and other skin problems. Known for ...
Views: 5629 - Fish Waste May Ward Off Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe smelly parts of a fish may soon become important beauty ingredients. This was revealed by scientists at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) who said that fish waste could hold the key to a wrinkle-free future. That’s not saying you should collect leftover ...
Views: 887 - Stress Causes Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt’s with us every step of the way. It accompanies us no matter what we do or where we are. It comes and goes like the wind. It can either make our lives miserable and difficult or goad us into beating impossible odds. No, I’m not referring to my mother-in-law but something far more ...
Views: 1780 - 150 Million Men are Impotent - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are over 150 million impotent men worldwide and possibly many more who are undiagnosed since they are ashamed to talk about their condition or seek treatment. “Because, in the past, men have generally been unwilling to talk about their problem or seek treatment, erectile ...There ...
Views: 1687 - How Impotence is Turning Lovers into Losers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhat do King Solomon, Casanova, and King Lapetamaka II have in common? The Book of Lists names them as three of the busiest lovers in history. During his 40-year reign, King Solomon, the son of David and the third king of Israel, supposedly had 700 wives and about 300 mistresses! His women ...
Views: 2257 - The bad side of eyelid surgery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn 2005, blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery was listed as the third most popular surgical procedure among men and women by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Over 230,000 operations were performed in the United States alone. In the United Kingdom, the same ...
Views: 996 - Vision problems linked to eye bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost people are afraid of getting big eye bags since these can make a person look tired and awful. But cosmetic problems are not the only reason to shun baggy eyes. Doctors say they can cause a host of vision problems as well. Indeed, eye bags not only affect your appearance; they can also ...
Views: 5232 - Sexy star loves her eye bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinUnlike other celebrities who don’t want to grow old, sexy TV and movie star Christina Applegate isn’t ashamed of her eye bags. In fact, she has fought network executives many times to keep them. The former teen heartthrob of Fox’s long-running dysfunctional family sitcom ...
Views: 4369 - Famous Egyptian Queen had Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNext to Cleopatra, she is the second most famous queen of Egypt. She was greatly admired in the ancient world because of her beauty. Among her many names were Possessed of Charm, Exuding Happiness, Mistress of Sweetness, Beloved One, Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt, Great King's Wife, and ...
Views: 1239 - Eye Lid Surgery a Hit with Famous Celebrities - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThey may not admit it but some of our favorite celebrities are believed to have undergone blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery to eliminate their eye bags and give them a fresher and more youthful look. This is the opinion of some plastic surgeons who have noticed the dramatic changes in Bono, ...
Views: 1621 - Woman Uses Eye Bags to Shoplift - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s one for Ripley’s: In the United Kingdom, a 60-year-old woman was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over £10,000 of goods from various shops. The stolen items were carefully hidden in her eye bags! Beryl Payneridge’s career as a shoplifter ended when ...
Views: 915 - Don't Be a 'Casualty' of Eyelid Surgery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn their quest to get rid of eye bags and look younger, some celebrities have opted for expensive eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty that has left them looking worse than before. This has been the sad case of Kenny Rogers and Rupert Everret among others. Blepharoplasty is the medical term for ...
Views: 1384 - Hemorrhoid Cream for Eye Bags? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have eye bags, you’ve probably heard about this old “remedy” that was endorsed by your own mom or grandmother. Go to the nearest drugstore and grab a tube of Preparation H. This hemorrhoid cream will supposedly get rid of puffy eyes fast. No one knows who started ...
Views: 4162 - Easy Ways to Eliminate Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHollywood is the home of many glamorous movie stars whom we often remember for their good looks and unique features. But as far as I know, none has been immortalized for eye bags except Peter Lorre. Today’s generation of moviegoers may no longer remember Lorre but the Hungarian actor ...
Views: 1836 - Nails Reflect Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe color and shape of your nails provide important clues to your health. This important diagnostic tool was recognized as early as the 5th century B.C. when the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, known as “the Father of Medicine”, first described clubbing as a symptom of disease. ...
Views: 887 - Nail Myths exposed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThey protect the ends of the fingers and toes from injury. They help you pick up things. They also come in handy when you have an itch that needs to be scratched. Indeed, nails help us perform many tasks but they’re also the subject of many myths and misconceptions. Strange as it ...
Views: 764 - Nail Biting Can Lead to Fungal Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPeople who bite their nails are more likely to get a fungal nail infection than those who don’t. This is because nail biters often injure the cuticle or the skin surrounding the nail, creating numerous entry points for harmful fungi to invade the body. New York dermatologists Drs. ...
Views: 3441 - Easy ways to avoid fungal nail infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“Be kind to your feet; they outnumber people two to one,” so goes the slogan used by the popular Happy Feet sandals back in the ‘70s. Unfortunately, not everyone follows this simple advice. Despite their usefulness, feet often take the lowest priority when it comes to health. ...
Views: 590 - How to identify fungal nail infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou see something strange in your nails and you think it might be a fungal infection. Your daughter, next-door neighbor and friendly manicurist believe it is. Still, you’re not sure and spend the whole night thinking about it. Before your hair gets white from worrying, here’s ...
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