Contact Lens Users – Avoid Eye Infections
With proper care, contact lenses are a safe and effective way to correct vision problems. They are currently used by more than 30 million people in the U.S.
Acne Treatment By Good & Natural Techniques
Left unchecked, acne can cause permanent scarring and discoloration. A dermatologist can write you a prescription for an oral antibiotic or topical cream, but you may have reservations about paying for expensive prescriptions or applying potentially harmful chemicals to your body. Fortunately, you may be able to conquer your acne using these safe, natural techniques. […]
Understanding Common Migraine Triggers
A migraine is no ordinary headache. Migraine suffers experience more than just discomfort. Migraines often come with visual changes, auras, extreme sensitivity to light and debilitating pain that can last for hours or even days.
The 12 Best Foods for Gaining Weight
While there are a lot of people who work hard to lose weight, there are just as many who are trying to gain some. Gaining weight can be just as difficult as losing weight. People who don’t have much of an appetite can have trouble sticking to a calorie-heavy diet. To make it easier for […]
Twelve Anti-Nibble Tips for the Home-Alone Slimmer
How to keep your fingers off those cookies? That’s a tough question to answer when your mouth is watering and there’s nobody around to hide the packet away for you! If you’re trying to cut the calories, you’ll be cursing that craving, but don’t give up! Here are some simple tips for getting a grip […]
Type A Personality – Are You At Increased Risk For Medical Problems?
Over many years, scientific research has learned that personality can affect the risk for a variety of health conditions. Type A personalities are hard-driving, impatient and are easily frustrated. Type B personalities are laid-back, deal with frustration more easily and tend to roll with life’s punches. Research suggests that Type A personalities appear to have […]
Kick Start Your Weight Loss Motivation
Being on a weight loss diet for a week or more can have your motivation waning. It doesn’t matter which weight loss diet you are on, whether you enjoy the food or if you have already lost some weight, your motivation to stay on the diet and see it though will fade. Why? Because […]
Six Pleasant Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and metabolic syndrome. When it can’t be controlled through diet and exercise, most people turn to pharmaceutical drugs. Fortunately, there are some science-backed complementary therapies that can help get you back in the normal range. Here are six […]
Coconut Is King
Coastal towns and island mongers all have a secret up their sleeves: the coconut. Renowned for its versatility, this handy drupe is more than just a welcome ingredient in your Pina Colada. Used in Ayurvedic treatments for centuries, the humble coconut has a few surprises the modern world is unaware of. Uncovering other uses of […]
Preventing Contact Lens Overuse
When worn properly, contact lenses are a comfortable, convenient and healthy alternative to wearing glasses. Contacts offer a wider range of view, natural peripheral vision, and in some cases, better visual acuity, making it tempting to wear them longer than they should be worn.