Feb
18
2010
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 [...]
Feb
04
2010
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. [...]
Jan
19
2010
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 [...]
Jan
19
2010
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. [...]
Jan
16
2010
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 [...]
Jan
16
2010
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 [...]
Jan
14
2010
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 [...]
Jan
06
2010
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 [...]
Dec
06
2009
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 [...]
Oct
29
2009
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 [...]