Archive for the 'Health' Category

Feb 18 2010

The Truth About Stretch Marks

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The truth about stretch marks is you can be predisposed to it. If your mother had it, you probably will have it too. You do not need to be pregnant to get it, but pregnancy aggravates it since your skin stretches badly. You can lessen the scars by applying cocoa butter stretch marks but you [...]

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Feb 04 2010

Passing Drug Tests

Published by admin under Health, How-Tos

As far as I know, drug testing has always been used for screening purposes for employment and license for driving applications. Recently, there was a law implementing random drug testing in the workplace and making it legal. It has been very controversial, as human rights activists argue that it would be an invasion of privacy. [...]

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Jan 19 2010

Top Allergy Foods in Children

Published by admin under Health, Kiddie Meals

Parents need to be informed about allergies in kids and their hazardous effects. I have a friend who has a daughter who a severe allergic reaction to peanuts and everything that has peanuts on it (if it comes in contact even with her skin – no ingestion – she flares up immediately).They have been very [...]

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Jan 19 2010

Controversies in the Sports Field.

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The most controversial thing an athlete could ever face is the allegations of drug abuse or use of performance enhancing drugs such as a testosterone booster. Not only is it a good way to boost athletic performance and increase size, but a testosterone booster can alleviate symptoms such as erectile dysfunction caused by health problems. [...]

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Jan 16 2010

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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If you are spending too much time on the computer, typing and clicking on your mouse, in the wrong position, and are experiencing joint pain specifically wrist pain, you might be a candidate for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
What is it?
Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word "karpos" which means [...]

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Jan 16 2010

How to Get Rid of Dark UnderEye Circles Naturally

Published by admin under Health, Vanity

If you are like me and have erratic sleeping schedules, you probably would have deark circles under eyes like me. While having dark undereye circles are probably more genetic than acquired, here are some tips to prevent them from happening. Remember, prevention is always better than treatment!
To avoid getting dark under-eye circles follow these quick [...]

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Jan 14 2010

Pollan’s simple eating wisdom

Published by admin under Education, Health, Share, Slice of Life

While most people are looking for the best (and easiest + fastest) ways to lose weight (www.bestwaytoloseweight.org), I chanced up some simple eating wisdom foodie and journalist Michael Pollan in his book "Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual."
Here are some points in his book that I want to highlight:
No. 1: The "Western [...]

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Jan 06 2010

The Battle Against the Bulge

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Everyone it seems are now fighting the battle against post-holiday bulges. Everyone is on a diet, renewing gym subscriptions or enrolling in one (might need some help like payday loans on that!)
Here are some foods that might help you eat healthier:

Hummus
Grilled Bell Peppers Salad
Whole Wheat Pasta
Oven-baked Tuna Steak with Shallot Confit on Braised Lentils, Rapini [...]

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Dec 06 2009

Lasik.

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That’s how I am lately – body, soul and spirit. I have been working non-stop since the new year started and while I still have time for idle play and creativity, it is hard when play and art become work. I hate being forced out on me. Plus I am frustrated. I am frustrated in [...]

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Oct 29 2009

Losing the Belly Fat

Published by admin under Exercise, Health

 
I am a big woman and admittedly, obese. I am tall for my size so I can somehow my built to an extent, if only my huge pot belly isn’t sticking it out. I get mistaken for a pregnant woman all the time! People advise me that the only way to lose the belly is [...]

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