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Vitamins Nutrition And Their Importance In Health And Wellness
2008-05-07 13:35:00 Vitamins nutrition is an essential part of health and wellness, and this is demonstrated by research. In this article, we outline the reasons why we should all have the recommended amounts of vitamins each day.Nutrition is what we provide to our bodies (in the form of food), to support life within our body's cells. A vitamin is part of this nutrition which is required by our bodies for everyday functions. Other essential nutrients such as essential fatty acids, dietary minerals, or essential amino acids, are not included in the term vitamin. Our bodies do not naturally produce vitamins, so we must obtain them from food or supplements. There are currently 13 different compounds recognized as vitamins, and these include A, D, E, K, C and 8 different B vitamins.Vitamins are mostly found in Fruit and Vegetables Research shows that 80% of Americans do not eat sufficient daily servings of fruit and vegetables. Five servings are recommended to provide sufficient amounts of important vitam... More About: Health , Vitamins , Wellness
Flu Vaccine - Do You Really Need It?
2008-05-06 13:29:00 Many people think that flu is nothing more than a cold gone real bad. That is not the truth because unlike common cold, flu is a very serious illness.In fact, there are some groups of people for whom flu can prove to be fatal. Physicians have confirmed that in recent times the number of flu cases being detected in clinics has gone up. In the face of this it has become clear that flu vaccination is a good thing and should be administered as early as possible.For example, people over the age of 30 are able to move around and do not suffer much if they are administered the flu vaccine. This is in sharp contrast to younger people (over 30) who do not receive a vaccination and suffer from body pains, high fever, and are often bed ridden for more than a week. The worst part of flu is that you are unable to eat properly thus compounding your weakness.Without flu vaccination, the patients are likely to feel very bad not only physically but emotional and mentally as well. This condition can ... More About: Vaccine
Vitamins - Who Needs Them?
2008-05-05 15:19:00 Are you like many of my patients? Despite your best efforts, do you find that you have difficulty actually consuming as many fruits and vegetables as you know you should? Do you have trouble consuming even 2-3 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day? Would 8 - 9 servings a day be impossible? Do you wonder what's wrong with "Wonder Bread"?Are you confused about supplements? When you go into the vitamin section are you overwhelmed with options and unsure exactly what you need? Are your cupboards full of vitamins but you can't remember what they are supposed to do? Have you heard that vitamins are just a form of creating expensive urine? Do you think a "balanced diet" is all you need for optimal health? Are you unclear as to what actually constitutes a balanced diet?The good news is that science and medicine has started to pay attention to the need for good nutrition and appropriate supplementation. We are beginning to understand the role nutrition plays in the development of d... More About: Vitamins
Brain Tumor Surgery in India
2008-05-04 20:09:00 As we all know that India is now becoming a medical hub and a growing destination for Brain Tumor surgery. Medical tourism companies are a boon to those people who are in a search of low cost for surgeries. Medical tourism companies has been providing valuable information and guidance regarding neurosurgery or brain tumor surgery in India to abroad patients as the number of patients having brain disorders have started coming to the neuro surgeons of India for brain tumor surgery at an affordable price. When it comes to price, abroad patients consider India as the best place for this surgery. Medical tourism has broad appeal as it is providing best medical healthcare facilities during this surgery at a cost of fraction in major industrialized cities of India. International patients are looking forward to India just because of first class medical facilities at third class rates.An abnormal mass of tissue in which cells grow and multiply, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that cont... More About: Surgery
Toddlers and Pink Eye
2008-05-03 17:01:00 Pink Eye is an eye infection where the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids become red, causing itching, swelling, eye discharge, and irritation. The scientific name for Pink Eye is 'conjunctivitis'. This condition is also referred to as 'red eye.'Some of the typical reasons for toddlers to get affected with Pink Eye are:? Bacterial infection of the eye? Viral infection of the eye? Eye allergy? Dust and smokeNearly all of these infections affect both the eyes. Moreover, the infection does not last too long. It is usually cured within 24 hours of treatment.Note: In some cases, the infection may be contagious. You need to consult your doctor to find out if it is contagious.General Treatment for Pink Eye:? For Bacterial/Viral Conjunctivitis: Antibiotics such as topical drops or ointments are useful in curing this type of Pink Eye? For Allergic Conjunctivitis: Allergy medications such as Alocril, Patanol etc. can help in quick recoverySome Do's:? Whenever there is any eye di... More About: Pink , Toddlers
Curing Acid Reflux the Natural Way
2008-05-02 16:23:00 Most people prefer natural cure for a serious condition like Acid reflux. The reason is that the symptoms are really dangerous and result in a lot of symptoms in the patient. People are tending to experience a lot of heartburn at short intervals and many other serious symptoms.There are several factors contributing to this disease such as drinking a lot of alcohol, eating foods containing large doses of citrus or leading a life full of stress.However, the disease can be easily treated by the advice of an experienced health care professional. Natural remedies are very effective and do not produce any sort of side effects on the body. Fortunately, there are a lot of natural remedies available when it comes to treating acid reflux.Here are some of the most natural forms of remedies effectively used to treat acid reflux:- PeppermintThis element works towards facilitates easy digestion. It also relieves tension and cramps that contributes towards pushing of the acid back towards the esop... More About: Acid Reflux , The Natural
How Not To Eat Too Much At Home
2008-05-01 15:35:00 If you have your I'll-eat-anything-anytime appetite issues sorted out, it's good to start buying or making tasty treats to have around. That doesn't have to mean muffins, cookies, cakes, etc. And it most definitely does not mean processed, junky foods like the stuff from the "bakery" at the grocery store.A tasty treat can be anything you previously banned because it had proven a problem food for you. For me, that's most snacks, and high-glycemic ones in particular (a Protein Type's death sentence). That includes baked goods, of course, but also organic chips and crackers, dates (oh, nature's candy! that caramel-y taste!), whole-grain bread, and even certain fruits (for Protein Types and some Mixed Types).Carb Types will have their own vices: steaks, cream sauces, rich desserts, or whatever they've grown to enjoy that wreaks havoc on their consitutional type.I've developed a Fit Foodie Idea that's working out tremendously well. So well that, despite being a lifelong all-day-... More About: Home
Weight Loss: What is in a Weight Loss Diet Pill?
2008-04-30 15:35:00 With all the strenuous activities and sweat-generating regimens that most weight loss programs have, more and more people are enticed to opt for a better alternative, without the trouble of exerting too much effort.With the advent of diet pills that promote weight loss, people go mad over the appealing advertisements of most manufacturers claiming that their product can easily "melt away" those fats and cellulites.With these pills dominating the market today, who needs to tone those abs and biceps and do some dieting if there is an easier way to lose weight?With an estimated 60% of the American population that are now considered as obese, these "wonder" drugs are definitely reaping millions of dollars in the United States alone.Now, the questions are: is there any truth regarding the manufacturers? claims that these diet pills can ultimately promote weight loss? Are they really effective in helping people lose weight? And if that is the case, do these pills also help those people ma... More About: Weight Loss , Diet , Weight , Loss , Weight loss diet pill
Vitamin C Overdose
2008-04-29 15:20:00 Using Vitamin C products beyond recommended the limits may cause stomachaches and diarrhea. Even though the body would only use as much as it needs of the vitamin, Vitamin C Overdose can hinder metabolic activities in the body.The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C in nonsmoking adults is 75 mg per day for women and 90 mg per day for men. For smokers, the RDAs are 110 mg per day for women and 125 mg per day for men. A dose of 200 milligrams daily is almost enough to maximize plasma and lymphocyte levels.Higher levels of Vitamin C are needed when under environmental stress such as trauma, fever or infection. Full saturation is reached with daily intakes of 200-500 mg per day (in 2-3 divided doses). This is a water-soluble protein, and anything in excess is excreted by the body. Vitamin C Overdose can cause diarrhea, gas, or stomach upset. Other side effects could be stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea, and an increased risk of developing kidney stones. Large amounts o...
Food - Picking Fresh Corn
2008-04-28 15:59:00 Let's be honest. There is nothing in the summer time like a good hot dog, hamburger and some fresh corn on the cob. Unfortunately, with the large number of farms going out of business because of rising costs, it's hard to find a farm close by to get your fresh picked corn. Fortunately, supermarkets are aware of this and are all competing with each other to get the freshest corn possible. The question is, how can you tell if an ear of corn is fresh and how do you keep it fresh? The answers may surprise you unless you're experienced with this sort of thing. Hopefully though, by the time you're done reading this article, you'll know exactly how to pick a fresh ear of corn and how to keep it fresh once you get it home.For starters, the first thing you have to know is that corn does not stay fresh very long. So the first thing you want to do is make sure you don't buy your corn until the day you plan on cooking it. That way you are sure to have the freshest corn possible. Of course... More About: Food , Corn , Fresh , Picking
Are You Looking For A Damaged Hair Care Tips?
2008-04-27 19:30:00 There are many chemical based products that can be purchased for correcting damaged hair, but why would you want to use chemicals when you can easily go with natural remedies at home?Natural hair repair and overall maintenance is less expensive than any store bought hair damage products and they can be quicker in bringing your hair back to health. The other reason people try to shy away from homemade hair and body care remedies is that they claim to not have the time, but there are many hair and skin remedies that can quickly and easily be created at home.Homemade herbal remedies for your hair are just as specifically blended fit to what ever hair type or hair problem that you are having. No matter the problem, your daily diet intake is truly a direct root to fixing and maintaining good physical or health issues. By making sure to eat a daily well balanced diet keeps your hair healthy once you have repaired the initial hair damage. Make sure to have two tablespoons of flaxseed or fl... More About: Tips , Care , Hair , Damaged
Surviving Outdoor Allergies Naturally
2008-04-26 17:21:00 Spring means many different things, to many different people. For individuals who live with seasonal outdoor allergies, it means finding a way to cope with months of discomfort every time they step outside. Each year, millions of allergy sufferers instinctively reach for over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs as their first line of defense. Unfortunately, not all users take the time to read and fully understand the potential side effects of these chemicals.Allergy medications work by suppressing the immune system to prevent the release of a substance called histamine. Under certain circumstances, haphazardly taking these medications could pose a significant health threat to individuals with a compromised immune system. Surprisingly, very few people are even aware that there are natural compounds available to help support healthy histamine and immune system response. Let's review four of the most promising.QuercetinDuring an allergy attack, white blood cells produce bil... More About: Allergies , Outdoor , Naturally
Senior Health Care Insurance - Sourcing The Right Plan
2008-04-25 15:05:00 As people reach their senior years the task of protecting assets and putting in place the appropriate legal, financial and health coverage can be quite confusing and somewhat daunting. As people reach their senior years the task of protecting assets and putting in place the appropriate legal, financial and health insurance coverage can be quite confusing and somewhat daunting. One of the most complicated matters that is required to be addressed is that of putting in place an appropriate senior health care insurance plan. As such it is vitally important to recognize that there are quite a number of options that should be considered when it comes to this specialized type of insurance. However, once the required information is obtained it makes the job of selecting the appropriate senior health care insurance plan a much simpler task.The Senior s' Health Insurance Information Program is one resource that you definitely should take advantage of before you choose any senior health care i... More About: Health Care , Care
Colon Cleansing Recipes - Simple Recipes For Colon Cleansing
2008-04-24 15:56:00 Many people do not realize the benefits they can get from colon cleansing. There are many health issues that can stem from having a clogged colon such as weight gain, fatigue, sluggishness as well as muscle and joint pain. Other symptoms that may be associated with colon problems could be colitis, constipation, brain fog, obesity and even acne. Your colon can get clogged when build up is not removed as it should be. Whenever you eat, the food passes through your digestive system making its way to the colon where it is to be removed in your bowel movements. Sometimes bits of the fecal matter stick to the sides of the colon which creates a buildup. When this doesn't get removed, it can become impacted and cause health problems. The number one way to get rid of the toxic waste build up is by doing a colon cleanse.Below are some basic guidelines for you to follow when doing a colon cleanse as well as a few simple recipes for colon cleansing. Before you begin a colon cleansing routine i... More About: Recipes , Colon , Simple , Cleansing
Virtual Communities and the Mental Health Profession
2008-04-23 15:18:00 This article is part three of a series of five that explores interesting, unique and noteworthy trends in the mental health profession. Examining these changes often brings about exciting opportunities if we, as clinicians, are able to look at these new service offerings and competitive influences in unique and creative ways.Virtual Communities and the Use of the Social Networking ModelThe Internet began simply as a way to display and find information. This information was presented in a static manner, meaning there was no functionality - only data. Today's Internet has evolved into a dynamic social medium where people come together to share ideas, meet one another, build relationships and offer support. The impact of social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn has had a powerful effect on the World Wide Web, and this model has now made its way into the area of mental health.One example of this trend at a regional level involves a woman who started a Yahoo Group ... More About: Health , Mental , Profession , Mental Health
Stress Is Inevitable
2008-04-22 18:48:00 Sometimes a certain amount of stress can actually be good for you. This stress is known as eustress, defined as a pleasant kind of stress and it can bring out the best in you. For instance in controlled stress, this is the stress that provides us with focus and gives us our competitive edge in athletics, acting, making public speeches and so one. In other words, this is the kind of stress that basically makes life enjoyable, even interesting. This stress provides stimulation and challenges and is necessary for development, growth and change.Bad stress or distressCertainly, high levels of unmanageable stress over a continuous period of time could damage our health. This bad stress makes us irritable and anxious and brings on all kinds of negative feelings and also shortens our life. This nervous tension is a reaction to some type of pressure, either external or self-imposed, which in turns brings on emotional and physiological changes of an undesirable nature.The symptoms of stressSt... More About: Stress
Treadmill Running
2008-04-21 21:42:00 I would like to state from the very beginning that treadmill running is a good solution when the weather conditions are not favorable for running outside. It is also a good tool to make your run more comfortable having a good control of your speed, workout length and even of some biomechanical and physiological parameters.However, treadmill running has some special characteristics that do not match the ones of running on the ground and therefore have different values. Recently this topic became a subject of discussion on the Pose Tech Running Forum. Are treadmill and over ground running the same? What kind of limitation in training treadmill running has? These kinds of questions are regularly raised in the discussions.The difference between running on the treadmill and running over ground can be discussed from mechanical, biomechanical and physiological points of view.From the point of view of mechanics there is no difference between belt moving under our feet and our body moving fo...
Can Immune System Have an Impact on Asthma and Allergies?
2008-04-20 19:29:00 Every human being has a natural immune system. It is comprised of, among others, tears, skin, mucus, cough, stomach acid,white blood cells. These ingredients are continuously at work, to thwart harmful substances like antigens - harmful chemicals,bacteria, viruses - from creating diseases and conditions.Medical fraternity concedes that many diseases like psoriasis,asthma,allergies,arthritis have their root cause in an impaired or low immune system.Immune system can be improved through as series of measures like regular dose of mineral supplements, multi-vitamins, vitamin C in proper quantity and a diet plan which is heavy on vegetables and fruits and other protein rich food. A regular intake of omega-3 fatty acid rich foods and legumes and a strict no-no to alcohol, saturated fats will help a lot. It should be supported by:* Exercise* relaxation* rest* Positive frame of mindDo you suffer from a low immune system? Then you must protect yourself from radiation and too much of sun ligh... More About: System , Asthma , Allergies , Immune System
Testicular Cancer Symptoms - What to Look Out For
2008-04-16 16:43:00 Considering that 1 in 250 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer at one point or another, knowing which testicular cancer symptoms to look for can be a life saving bit of knowledge. When you think about it, the statistics are staggering. Not only is testicular cancer fairly common, but it can affect any age group. While you're most likely to be diagnosed with testicular cancer while you're in the 15 to 40 age bracket, everyone from infants to the elderly are at risk. On the bright side, testicular cancer is one of the less deadly forms of the ailment. The mortality rate for testicular cancer as a whole is only around 10 percent, and when it is caught in the earliest stage that number drops to approximately 5 percent.Still, many people have died from it and it doesn't matter how healthy you are. Take, for instance, Lance Armstrong. The man was a living legend and had won the Tour De France several times when he was diagnosed at the peak of his career. While he ended up livin... More About: Cancer , Symptoms
Aloe Vera and Its Natural Skin Care and Health Benefits
2008-04-15 15:40:00 Aloe vera plants, particularly aloe barbadensis miller plants, have been used for centuries to help burns, cuts, and other skin ailments. Perhaps your grandparents always had one of these unique, cactus-like plants nearby, just in case of an emergency. If someone got a cut or burn, they would break an aloe leaf apart to extract gel from inside the leaf. The aloe gel inside the leaf is used as a natural healing salve.With the onset of commercialism and the recent boom in all-natural products, aloe has become the ingredient of choice in many skin care and health products. Commercial aloe products include everything from creams to lotions to nutritional supplements in pill or drink form. The products often combine aloe gel with other ingredients to enhance the gel's natural healing components. For example, an aloe-based Hawaiian product, called AhVahleen, combines aloe with some natural extracts taken from organic honey and a Hawaiian Kalo herbal plant.Natural Aloe-Based Solutions for... More About: Health , Skin , Skin Care , Care
Fight Colds And Flu With Healthy Food
2008-04-14 21:06:00 Your food and healthy lifestyle choices boost your immune system, and that can prevent you from coming down with colds and flu. The key is not waiting until you get sick to make these changes; you need to revamp your diet and lifestyle before the cold and flu bugs hits you.Drink lots of water, eat a healthy balanced diet supplemented with a whole food supplement for extra protection, exercise often and get restful sleep.Eat More Fruits and VegetablesYou know you need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The problem with this age - old phrase is that people tend to like the fruits more than the veggies. If you really hate a certain vegetable it's probably not going to do you a lot of good if you have to force yourself to eat it. To keep your immune system strong, you have to actually get the fruits and veggies in your body, you have to make it happen.People tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables in the winter, which is the opposite of what you should be doing. Everyone needs at le... More About: Food , Fight , Healthy
The Best Colon Cleanser For Your Health
2008-04-13 21:15:00 Looking for information on the best colon cleanser? You're not alone. More people are beginning to look for the best way to clean colon. Even the medical community is beginning to understand that colon health is vital to a person's overall health and the most effective way to a clean colon is to use the best colon cleansers.Every single day, your body's digestive system handles over two gallons of foods, liquids, and body fluids.Because of the sheer amount that passes through it, your colon may be unable to process all of these substances and parts can literally stick to the walls of your colon. When this happens the result can be severe constipation, colon irritation, and poor overall health.So the best way to clean colon and to flush the "stuck" matter out to ensure future positive health is to find the best colon cleanser.Finding The Best Colon Cleanser sWith all the colon cleaning products out there, how do you know which one to pick?How do you know that what you are about to ... More About: Health
Internet Addiction Anonymous
2008-04-12 17:10:00 It is well known that there are many on-line users who are seriously addicted to the Internet . This addiction develops slowly, much in the same way as drugs or alcohol. It is easy to miss the point when one stops controlling his or her actions and addiction takes over. I know being one of those who missed the point a long time ago. Today I am trying to analyze how this happened and what the reasons were that brought me into this hopeless condition.At first, I would occasionally use the Internet just for fun-to read anecdotes or chat on ICQ. However even in that innocent time, there were some early warning signs such as developing the habit of eating in front of the computer and even destroying my first keyboard by spilling coffee on it.As time passed, I established some friendly and even romantic relationships with other online users and began to check my e-mail not only in the morning, but in the afternoon, evening, and even at night on the way back from the bathroom.If I only knew... More About: Addiction , Anonymous
Flu Shot Ingredients
2008-04-11 16:03:00 The major flu shot ingredients are dead influenza viruses. There may be any number of different flu viruses circulating at any one time, but pharmaceutical companies only choose three as annual flu shot ingredients. Even if you take an annual flu shot, you could still contract another flu virus and still come down with the flu. So, it is still important to protect your immune system and practice good health habits. Common flu vaccine side effects include body aches, low grade fever and soreness at the point of injection. There are some rare, but serious flu vaccine side effects that concern many people.In addition to the major flu shot ingredients, pharmaceutical companies add preservatives. Until recently there were no preservative free flu shots. The addition of the preservative thimerosal to flu shot ingredients has caused illness and injury. Thimerosal is mercury based and is believed to have been the cause of flu vaccine side effects in many people. Of major concern is the incr... More About: Ingredients , Shot
Stop Smoking Aids: Helping You Kick The Habit
2008-04-10 15:58:00 When a friend of mine moved from a South - American country to Canada, he announced within a month, "Cigarettes are just too expensive here! I'm quitting smoking". I figured, "Like he's gonna last, he's used to a pack a day!" My mistake. It's been three years now and he hasn't touched a cigarette since and he claims he doesn't miss it or feel any cravings.Not everybody is that lucky. Around eighty percent of people who stop smoking start again within a year. It sounds depressing, but many of these people feel reassured that they were able to quit, be it only for a few months and will try again soon. Most smokers will need up to four tries before they can kick the habit for good.Some physicians or people who consider themselves experts on smoking will argue that external aids are not necessary to quit. These experts, who sometimes believe that they know it all because they used to smoke themselves, forget that each person is different. Some people can quit purely on a strong wi... More About: Smoking , Stop , Aids , Kick , Habit
Keeping the Home of an Alzheimer's Patient Safe - Dangers Lurk Everywhere
2008-04-09 18:20:00 When caring for an individual suffering from Alzheimer's, it's important to make sure they're in a safe and supportive environment where their needs are met and the chance of injury is low. Creating a home that meets their needs will not only make their lives easier, but yours as well.People with Alzheimer's often engage in wandering behavior so limit their access to the outdoors and dangerous areas inside the home. Cover doors and locks with cloth or paint to disguise them and install deadbolts high or low on exterior doors to make it difficult for your loved one to wander outside. Remove locks in bathrooms and bedrooms to ensure that he or she does not lock themselves inside where you have no access to them. To protect your loved one from dangerous appliances and household cleaners, install child-proof locks and door knob covers.As Alzheimer's progresses, vision changes and patients may not be able to distinguish colors or be able to understand what they are seeing. To ensure... More About: Home , Safe , Patient
Treatment For Yeast Infection
2008-04-08 15:26:00 The following digestive aid is an excellent part of a comprehensive treatment for yeast infection.Swedish bitters is an excellent remedy for improving digestive function for curing Candida. It contains a combination of aloe vera, myrrh, saffron, senna leaves, camphor, rhubarb roots, manna, theriac Venetian, carline thistle roots, and angelica roots. It is available in a liquid form, with or without alcohol.Most people who suffer from fungal infections are best off using the alcohol-free form. It is also available in capsule form. The book The Family Herbal by Barbara and Peter Theiss has a chapter devoted to Swedish bitters. Most people know of the beneficial effects of Swedish bitters on digestion; few realize that this combination product has myriad other uses.Swedish bitters can be safely taken on a long-term basis as a treatment for yeast infection, provided the user does not suffer from ulcer or hyperacidity problems.This herbal digestive aid increases stomach acidity. If you h... More About: Infection , Treatment
Dental Health: What Is Plaque?
2008-04-07 15:47:00 If no action is taken to maintain proper dental health care, acid will form and attack the tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to penetrate into the softer tissue inside the tooth. If the decay is not treated in its early stages, it will progress to the tooth pulp, a soft tissue containing nerves, arteries, veins and lymph vessels. Eventually, an abscess will begin to form at the root - and unless endodontic (root canal) treatment is carried out, the tooth will be lost.Plaque must be removed daily, if not, the irritants in plaque can cause swollen, red, bleeding gums. These conditions occur when plaque hardens and forms tartar (calculus) that collects around the tooth under the gum line, causing the gum to pull away from the tooth. Pockets form between the tooth and under the gum line. Plaque and its harmful by-products move down along the tooth towards the roots. When the bone is eaten away, the tooth, with little support, will become loose and fall out. Gum disease (periodontal dis... More About: Health , Dental Health , Dental
Should You be Concerned About the Health Impact of Cell Phone Radiation on
2008-04-06 19:40:00 Few people have not heard the many different rumors, ideas, beliefs, and "news reports" that have indicated that the radiation from cellular phones may be bad for our health. Gossip claiming health issues of all kinds, from brain tumors to birth irregularities and other claims have been related to talking on cell phones, but have you ever asked yourself if any of these stories actually have facts to go with them? If you or someone you love uses a cell phone - especially on a regular basis - then the odds are that the thought has indeed crossed your mind.The reason that so many people have heard and often believe these stories is because of the electromagnetic waves used by regular cell phones that are in the microwave range, as well as the growing number of cell phone towers popping up in residential areas and places where people commonly gather.When it comes to cell phone towers, they have been specifically designed so that the waves occur far above where people are moving about, a... More About: Health , Phone , Cell Phone , Cell , Concerned
Deodorant - Top 7 Ingredients To Avoid
More articles from this author:2008-04-05 16:05:00 The first thing you must do whenever you buy deodorant or any product that goes on your skin or in your body is to read the ingredients. They’re usually in very tiny print on the back of the label. If you have trouble reading small print, carry a magnifying glass around with you so you can read before you buy. This is critical because what you put on your skin can be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. And harmful ingredients in your blood can have potentially deadly effects on your body.Here are 7 ingredients to avoid when choosing your deodorant:Aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly or any aluminum compounds. Aluminum is absorbed through the skin and accumulates in the body. It has been suggested that there is an association between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease.Parabens (methyl, ethyl, propyl, benzyl and butyl), are all derived from toluene, a toxic petrochemical derivative. Toluene is toxic if swallowed or inhaled. It is also harmful in con... More About: Ingredients , Deodorant , Avoid 1, 2, 3 |
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