Month: July 2010

Beating Food Cravings

Everyone, regardless of how disciplined they are with their diet, will from time to time fall victim to cravings for one food item or another. For people trying to lose weight, these cravings are even more of a challenge to deal with than for someone simply maintaining their weight. Regardless of whether or not you […]

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Skin Cancer Prevention: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From UV Rays

Skin cancer prevention measures can actively reduce your chances of developing skin cancer if you implement them in your daily routine. The most common form of cancer in the United States, tens of thousands of Americans contract skin cancer every year.

Causes of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease) occurs when the liquid that is in the stomach backs up into the esophagus.   This is usually a condition which persists throughout the life of the individual.   Because the acid backs up into the esophagus, the esophagus may be damaged.

High Blood Pressure – On the Sunny Side of the Street

It is one of those situations where, after examining the facts, you almost feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard spot. Or perhaps better yet between the shade and the sun. For many years now the public has been cautioned against excess amounts of sun exposure. And clearly there is truth […]

Baby Sleep Tips – Developing Sleep Associations for Independent Sleep

Everyone who has had the experience of being a parent knows all too well the difficulties of getting your baby to sleep soundly throughout the night. The dark circles around the eyes of new parents are usually familiar to all those that have been around them. In terms of baby sleep tips, one of the […]

Calories In Wine

Most people have a general idea how many calories they consume when it comes to solid foods, although it is quite common to forget that when we drink, we are still consuming calories. Alcohol drinkers, especially wine drinkers, may be surprised at the calorie intake associate with wine. So how many calories are in wine?

Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair sample drug testing is a great way to detect whether or not a person has used drugs in the past 90 days. Whether in an office format or in the home, hair drug testing serves the purpose of answering questions about an individual”s drug use history.

Surefire Basics to a Slimmer You

The search for ways to speed up your weight loss is over. With these seven tips, you can be seven pounds lighter in the next two weeks. Be ready to make some changes, but your thinner self will thank you.

Sclerosing Agent for Spider Veins

Spider veins are superficial veins that congregate just below the surface of the skin.   These veins cause a series of blue or purple discolorations. The name spider vein comes from the shape of the discolorations, which look like tiny spider legs. These types of veins are not harmful but they are unsightly and can […]

Increase Your Chances of Having a Baby

When you have decided you want a baby, get your body ready: