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- Nail Biting: Causes And Consequences - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you bite your nails often? Do you find it difficult to stop? Then welcome to the club. Nail biting is common among children although adults are not exempted from this nervous habit. Famous nail biters include Britney Spears, Eva Mendez, Lisa Marie Presley, and Elijah Wood. Nail biting or ...
Views: 29408(2 votes) - How Nail Biting Can Ruin Your Health And Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinChildren may develop nasty habits such as thumb sucking, hair twirling, teeth grinding, nose picking, object biting, compulsive scratching, head banging, self-biting, body rocking, whirling, skin picking and even nail biting. For many, these habit disorders can be outgrown, with the help of ...
Views: 16688(1 vote) - Bizarre Breast Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen may think of their breasts as nothing more than a body part that excites men. And who can blame them? The male fascination with female breasts is as old as the stars themselves. However, there's a lot more to discover and learn about them. Breasts have their own colorful history and their ...
Views: 16035(2 votes) - How To Get Rid Of Bad Body Odor The Natural Way - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEvery person has his or her own unique odor or smell. This scent, whether sweet and aromatic or repugnant and foul, largely depends on what type of food you eat and the overall health of your intestines or gut. Although judging the foulness of an odor is different in each culture, bad body odor ...
Views: 11159(1 vote) - 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 - Important Steps For A Woman To Be More Confident In Bed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMen often wonder why it is so difficult to convince women to turn on the lights when it is time for some lovemaking. If you think that modesty is the reason why women are so afraid of the light when they are about to have bedroom action, you should think again. In reality, women tend to be so ...
Views: 8665 - 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 - 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 - How To Keep Your Body's Weight Loss Momentum And Lose More Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAfter trying so hard to quell your cravings, limiting your food intake and exercising your butt off, you naturally would like to see positive changes in your body and the weighing scale. It will definitely make you feel good knowing that your efforts and hardships are not wasted when you see ...
Views: 4549 - 7 Ways To Become More Sexually Satisfying For Your Woman - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBeing unable to achieve an erection once in a while is fairly common. In such cases, medication is not really needed. Sometimes, stress or drinking too much alcohol can be the reasons behind your inability to copulate. More often than not, tension or anxiety brought about by the feeling of being ...
Views: 4524 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Top Ways To Protect Yourself From The Sun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is the perfect season to go outdoors and have fun with the kids, family, friends and even pets. It is the time when you go to beaches, have picnics and enjoy frolicking under the sun. Although summer is a great time to go out and have fun, it is also important that you do not forget to ...
Views: 4159 - The Five Phases Of Cellulite Formation That You Should Know - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany women are aware that the orange-peel appearance of the skin is known as cellulite. This pesky skin problem, which is more common in women than in men, is something that ladies over the age of 20 are struggling to keep off. Since body shape and size do not matter when it comes to cellulite, ...
Views: 3680 - 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 - Martial Arts Can Improve Your Health While You Have Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou may think that martial art movements are only about kicking the heart out of your opponents. Well, partly you are right. But behind the fun and excitement of breaking your enemy's nasal cartilage or poking out his eyes, martial arts training can well be considered as an excellent workout. ...
Views: 3397 - Dark Under-Eye Circles Can Indicate Health Problems - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDark under-eye circles are a beauty nightmare. They show the world just how negligent you are about your looks. But more than that, these unsightly discolorations beneath your eyes can also represent some serious health problems. Many people are not aware of this, but dark circles under the eyes ...
Views: 3216 - Four Big Problems That Fat Men Deal With Everyday - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAround 60 percent of all Americans are considered to be obese or overweight. As a matter of fact, the US Centers for Disease Control has categorized such condition as an epidemic. One is considered to be obese or overweight when he or she weighs more than the ideal body weight as determined by ...
Views: 3215 - Powerful Foods That Fight Wrinkles And Fine Lines - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAside from graying hair, the first sign of old age that people will notice is the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly on the eye area. Although people who are over 50 are more prone to having such skin imperfections than those who are in their 30s, being old is not directly caused ...
Views: 3163(1 vote) - What You Ought To Know About Dehydration - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDid you know that your unexplained headaches, mood changes, lethargy and slow responses may be caused by mild to chronic dehydration? A lot of people know that it is important to drink water added with electrolytes when one is having diarrhea, dysentery, or suffering from an illness that makes ...
Views: 2964 - Easy Tips To Cure Athlete's Foot - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFungi love to take residence in nooks and crannies that are cramped, damp and stuffy, like the areas between your toes. Once these microorganisms have taken territory over a patch of skin on your foot, they would really try their best to stay and take root. Sometimes, when you think that you ...
Views: 2938(2 votes) - Important Tricks To Minimize Ugly Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen you wake up in the morning, nothing can dampen your day worse than a pair of swollen and puffy eyes. Sometimes, these eye bags result from crying all night long after being dumped by your boyfriend or from doing lots of things that you forgot to sleep on time. Well, whatever is the reason ...
Views: 2841 - Worst Skin Problems That Women Face All The Time - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWomen have always been expected to be beautiful, stunning and simply flawless. In truth, however, dealing with skin problems and maintaining a fresh and youthful skin and body can be a difficult feat. Although people know that nobody is perfect, they still create an ideal version of how a woman ...
Views: 2801 - 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 - Cool Tricks On De-Puffing Your Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAfter crying a river of tears, having too much booze the night before, or spending little time for sleep, you may find yourself with red puffy eyes. Although you can cover your eye bags with a cool pair of sunglasses, you still have to deal with your eye problem when you have to remove your ...
Views: 2660 - 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 - Ways To Beat Boredom And Sluggishness In Old Age - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEating fatty and processed foods, not getting enough sleep, working for extended hours, not having enough exercise, and the natural aging process can all zap away your energy and zest for life. If you feel like you are always sluggish and do not have the vigor and stamina you used to have when ...
Views: 2549 - Can Spirulina Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFor a health food, spirulina leaves a lot to be desired. It looks bad, is very expensive, and tastes terrible. But people are buying this blue-green algae because they believe it will cure a litany of ills ranging from diabetes to depression. Since spirulina promoters don’t want to ...
Views: 2529 - Learn To Dress Up According To Your Body Shape - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou really do not have to starve yourself to death or undergo a cosmetic surgery in order to look slimmer and sexier. Instead of cursing the wide hips or enormous thighs and arms that you have, you need to embrace who you are and how your body is shaped. No matter how much money you have or how ...
Views: 2508 - 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 - 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 - How Antioxidants Help You Attain Healthy Body And Youthful Skin - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost people do not have a clue as to what goes on inside the body. Often, the only way for someone to realize that aging has finally caught up with him or her is to compare old pictures with the reflection on the mirror. The truth is that our bodies change on a daily basis. And these changes ...
Views: 2355(1 vote) - 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 - 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 - There Is Hope For Sagging Breasts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOn television and movies, women are portrayed as voluptuous vixens that need to be adored for their beautiful and sexy body. However, in the real world, women are actually not perfect and are inflicted with so many aesthetic problems. One problem that many women complain about is their ...
Views: 2216 - 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 - How Obesity Can Affect The Way Pilots Fly Their Planes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn the United States, about one-third of the total population is suffering from obesity. This translates to more than 300 billion dollars of added health care costs. Obesity is a huge problem such that, annually, it is killing more Americans than cigarette smoking. But if you think obesity is ...
Views: 2186 - 6 Easy Weight-Loss Tips For Men - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn the television program, The Biggest Loser, you will find that men lose more weight faster than women do. It seems that even after 30, men's metabolism is more active than that of the members of the female gender. Despite this, however, you will see that there are quite a number of men, both ...
Views: 2040 - The Dangers Of Using Plastic Containers And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany raved about the many uses of plastic containers when it was introduced a few decades ago. Suddenly, almost all food products and beverages were sold in plastic bottles or in containers that were coated with plastic resins. In an effort to save precious time, people also started to heat and ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - How To Solve Four Common Beauty Problems In Women - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNobody is perfect. Even the most gorgeous people in Hollywood are hiding flaws and blemishes with makeup, well-tailored clothes and maxi-support undergarments. In fact, some say that if you closely look at power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, you will discover that they have some pimple ...
Views: 1955 - The Seven Anti-arthritis Foods That Really Work - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAsk anybody who is suffering from arthritis and he or she will tell you that the pain from this condition is unbearable. In fact, many elderly people who have arthritis problem would prefer not to move or walk and instead take medications that have several side effects rather than permanently ...
Views: 1931 - How To Prevent Depression From Putting You Down - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNo one is impervious to depression or feeling sad. Even Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha experienced feeling blue and being depressed. So you have to accept the fact that there will really be times when you will feel like the world is against you and there is no reason to smile. When that ...
Views: 1909 - 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 - 7 Proven Ways To Get Rid Of Cottage-Cheese Skin - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAlmost 90% of adult women in the US may be suffering from mild to extreme cases of cellulite, particularly in the thigh area. Countless of procedures and products have already been created and introduced in the market to help banish these unsightly dermal fat. However, many still find it ...
Views: 1833 - 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 - 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 - How To Get Rid Of Yeast Infections For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women cringe at the mere mention of yeast infection. They know that this nasty problem down there can bring annoying symptoms, such as itchiness, burning sensation and even pain while peeing and having sex. Vaginal yeast infection is very common, affecting over 75% of women at least once ...
Views: 1713 - 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 ...
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