The Importance of Healthy Breasts

June 29, 2007

Filed under: General — Waigin @ 10:54 pm

In this article, we are not going to talk about chicken breasts; we are going to talk about females and one very important part of their bodies: their breasts. Breasts have two functions; the first one that every one likes, is for pleasuring and the other function, is for the nutrition of babies.

The Importance of Healthy Breasts

What is cancer?
Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled division of cells and their ability to spread to adjacent tissue either through invasion, direct growth or by metastasizing into distant sites. Beast cancer occurs when this uncontrolled division of cells happens in the breasts. Breast cancer can affect both men and women though it is very rare in men.

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Lose Weight Like a Guy

June 25, 2007

Filed under: Sports & workouts, Weightloss — firefaery @ 10:53 pm

Lose Weight Like a Guy
Why is it that a healthy and active man can lose weight faster than a woman who religiously does aerobics and follows her diet? Men are different from women; everyone knows that. But do they know that men have faster metabolisms? A faster metabolism can be a reason as to why men lose weight faster, but having the wrong diet and little or no confidence is the real cause! That’s why we better change our habits and why we need to start feeling better about ourselves. Now we’re on the road to dieting like a guy!

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What’s Your Period Trying To Tell You? Part 1

June 20, 2007

Filed under: General — firefaery @ 10:52 pm

Know the reasons in your cycle change that may save your life!

Whats Your Period Trying To Tell You?

It is normal for girls to have period delays or skips. But do you know that sometimes it can be an indication of your overall health? That’s why paying attention to periods, especially when sudden and lasting changes occur, is very important.

Part 1: You missed a month but you’re sure you’re not pregnant:

If you had regular and punctual periods before, then you suddenly missed a month, don’t panic. Sometimes, stress and weight loss
(or gain) are a huge factor in temporary cycleinterruption. Once those stop, your period should also be back on track again. If your period doesn’t go back to its normal schedule without those factors then it’s time for you to see a doctor.

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Protect your skin against the environment

June 17, 2007

Filed under: Beauty, Skincare — m1ss @ 12:08 am

Protect your skin against the environment 

Protect your skin against adverse external conditions with action plans for every environmental situation.

In addition to changing with age, your skin can also change from day to day. The environment and the climatic conditions in which you live are major influences on the condition of your skin. Long¬ distance travel is a specially stressful situation for the skin.

However, if you make simple adaptations to your skincare routine, you can stop problems before they start, avoiding the need for rescue operations that require time and effort.

DRY, HEATED ATMOSPHERES
Air-conditioning and central heating make life difficult for your skin. The humidity in some offices is lower than the Sahara Desert! As a result, the atmosphere robs your skin of precious moisture, leading to genera] dryness and flaking, and chapped - even cracked - lips.

Normal, dry and sensitive skins
These skin types suffer especially in dry atmospheres. The skin on your face may feel tight and you will be able to see fine lines on its surface. If this happens, use a richer, more high-powered moisturizer.

Oily and combination skins
If your skin tends to be oily and you get spots, you may find that a hot indoor environment stimulates the sebaceous glands and makes the situation worse.

Use an oil-free moisturizer, blot any oil coming to the surface of the skin with a tissue and be sure to cleanse thoroughly night and morning.
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8 Ways To Look Beautiful

June 14, 2007

Filed under: Beauty — firefaery @ 12:08 am

8 Ways To Look Beautiful

Let your beauty come out naturally in eight easy ways! It is time to give your skin a break from being tortured by beauty products. Want to know how? Let me name some ways:

Laugh it up!
What can make a woman most captivating? Expensive makeup and a good lip shimmer can do the trick, but nothing can be more cheap and effective than looking happy. That’s why at times when you’re doubled over with laughter, don’t be self conscious; laugh it all out! In cross-cultural studies, flushed, plumped cheeks, shinning eyes and an upturned mouth are universally considered appealing. So the next time you feel like letting out a boisterous laugh, just do it. Don’t worry about what people might say about you; as long as it’s real, they’ll find you beautiful!

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Sexual Side Effects of Widely Used Medicines

June 10, 2007

Filed under: General — edlaine @ 11:51 pm

Sexual Side Effects of Widely Used Medicines 1

Many illnesses themselves can cause a lack of libido and impotence, but in other cases it is the medication that brings on changes in one’s sexual desire and capability. Research in this area is scanty, and the sexual side-effects of many drugs are not universal. It is advised you discuss your own situation with your doctor. However, the following drugs are known to have an affect on the sex lives of people who take them regularly.

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What can we do when we get burnt?

June 6, 2007

Filed under: General — Waigin @ 11:49 pm

What can we do when we get burnt?

Before knowing how to treat the burn, we have to first know a few details.
What type of burn, the degree of the burn and the size/area of the burn. First at all, do not panic since it’s not necessarily an emergency every time.

There are 3 different degrees of burns. We can treat the first and second degree burns ourselves but should seek medical attention for the third degree burn.

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How to Fall Back Asleep

June 3, 2007

Filed under: General — edlaine @ 2:05 am

Agony: Awakened in the middle of the night and not able to fall back asleep.
Prime cause: Advancing age. People under 50 suffer insomnia far more than those over 50.

How To Fall Back Asleep

How to cope: Do not be irritated when you find yourself awake at 2 am. Anger only fuels you and thus prevents sleep. Instead, fix your mind on a single relaxing image.
Example: Visualize a flickering candle. If you are still awake after 30 minutes, go to another room. Watch an old movie on TV, or read a book or magazine. When you feel sleepy, return to bed. If sleep still eludes you, go back to the other room and read some more.
Frustrating and useless: Tossing and turning in bed, waiting for sleep to arrive.

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