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Women in ancient times were as mindful of their looks as they are today. Methods of taking care of skin may have changed, but the general state of affairs remains as it was then. Women take great pains to make sure they look beautiful, and also to stay that way as long as possible notwithstanding the march of time.

Technology and nature will unite one day to fashion a cure that will halt and even turn back the aging clock for oily skin. Until that day men and women will make do with the skin care tips and remedies available now which developed from research and hands-on age-old practice.

Common Sense Skin Care Tips, Sensational Results

1. Use nothing but water based products on your face – oily skin makes surpluses of oil, so using creams, this will aggravate the condition, as well as cause the formation of blackheads and acne. A good skin care tip is to keep the skin free of any make-up throughout the summer months. Use only moisturizer and a blush, as needed, on your face. The natural look will be improved by a dash of natural color lipstick and kohl to outline the eyes.

2. Moisturize your facial skin as frequently as you can – do not use soap or soap based products to wash your face. Do wash your face with plain water as often as you can, to remove dust and dirt build-up clogging the pores. Hydrating your skin keeps it healthier and happier. Remember the skin care tip, “a happy skin makes for a glowing skin; a glowing skin will stay a young skin for long”.

3. Always remove make-up at night. This skincare tip is critical. Never go to bed without removing cosmetics right, with cleansing milk. Those who do not wear make-up should still clean their face thoroughly before going to bed- this will prevent acne formation.

4. Use an astringent immediately after cleansing and exfoliating your face so that the pores of the face close to stop dust and pollution particles from clogged precious pores.

5. Maintain a strict facial beauty and care regime – it is important for oily skin that you follow a regular skin care routine. As a result of a more disciplined lifestyle and continuous care of the skin, you’ll look better than ever before.

By: Antoinette Boulay

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Doing an effective whole body conditioning and weight loss workout can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don’t have dumbbells there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough to substitute in for them)

Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.

Exercises:

Group 1:

Bodyweight Squats

Bulgarian Split Squats

Y-Squats

Prisoner Squat

Reverse Lunge

Step Ups

One Leg “Get Ups”

Group 2:

Push Ups

Push Up and Point

Mountain Climbers

Decline Push Ups

Push Ups/Stick Ups

Step Up and Press

Squat and Press

Group 3:

Plank

Side Plank

Curl and Press

One Arm Rows

Bird Dogs

One Leg Deadlifts

Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of 10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.

As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20 seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.

Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.

For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4 or 5 as you get better at them.

Once you’re ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your fist.

If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20 exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes. I encourage you to give it a try and see that you can get a great workout done right in your own living room.

By: John Barban

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If you are a woman, there is one kind of cancer that you always have to be on the look out for, and that is breast cancer. No matter what age you are, you can still get breast cancer. Although it is more common in women that are 40 years of age or older, you should start doing breast exams as soon as you can. This is because you can actually help to prevent breast cancer with early detection. If you are not able to prevent it, you are going to be able to have a better chance of getting rid of it the sooner that you do find it.

They recommended doing breast cancer exams every 3 years. This is after you reach your late 20′s and 30′s. However, keep in mind that breast cancer is something that you are able to detect yourself. It is always good to keep a close watch on your breasts. Every few days, you should feel them while you are in the shower to check for lumps. These lumps could be signs of breast cancer. The lumps will usually be hard and noticeable.

When it comes to doing breast self-examination, there are a few times of the month that are the best time to check for breast cancer. This is a good way to do early breast screening detection to help you prevent getting it. Although some people still think that you should check for breast cancer every few days, you are really only suppose to check it about once a month. However, do keep in mind that doing it more than once a month is not bad.

The best time a month to check for breast cancer is the day after your period. This is the best time to perform a self-examination, because your breasts are likely to be less tender and sore. If you are a person that has irregular periods, then you can check your beast any time of the month. You will still get the same effect. Just remember, try to do a self-examination when your breasts are not sore. This way you can do a much better job examining without worrying about your breasts being too sore to touch.

If you do not think that self-examinations are the best way to go, for early detection of breast cancer you can always go in and have mammograms. This is a breast X-ray that is able to see the smallest breast tumors. Now the question is, when and how often should you go in for a mammogram? The truth is, it is really going to depend on your age. Not only that, but it is going to have a lot to do with your family history as well. If breast cancer is something that runs in your family, then you are going to want to do mammograms more often than other people. Breast cancer is something that kind of runs in families. Although it is unknown why it does this, it does not change the fact that it does run in family trees.

As you can see, there are a few things that you can do to help you with early detection of breast cancer. Early detection is, of course, the best shot you have at getting rid of breast cancer before it starts and spreads to the rest of your body. Also, breast cancer is not that common in men, but it can happen, thus, men should check themselves as well from time to time with a self-examination. However, they should do this far less often than women.

By: James S. Pendergraft

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Alternate medicine finds its own place in the hearts and minds worldwide and has a separate following to back its existence. There are many subcategories that could be added to the modern and alternate medicine website directories. Although the list below is not exhaustive it is a good start. After looking at multiple directories in the web that just places everything into one big category “health related websites”. I thought it’s time to present some categories in this vibrant segment of the web; there are lot’s of websites in this category which need a separate home in the directories. Even in the High PR and traffic rich directories finding the right websites gets tough by browsing the whole category. For your reference a single line definition obtained from wikipedia is placed under each category.

o Acupuncture – a therapeutic technique intended to promote health and well-being, which involves the insertion of needles into “acupuncture points” on the body by trained practitioners.

o Alexander technique – a study of freeing response that is taught by studying one’s own mannerisms of posture.

o Apitherapy – is the medical use of honeybee products. This can include the use of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom, but most commonly refers to use of bee venom, called bee venom therapy (BVT).

o Applied Kinesiology – a form of diagnostic kinesiology that is used as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s body is functioning.
o Aromatherapy – is the use of essential oils, fragrance oils, absolutes, carrier oils, and other fragrances from plants to affect someone’s mood or health.

o Ayurveda – a more than 2,000 year old comprehensive system of medicine based on a holistic approach rooted in Vedic culture.

o Biofeedback – is the process of measuring and quantifying an aspect of a subject’s physiology, analyzing the data, and then feeding back the information to the subject in a form that allows the subject to enact physiological change.

o Chiropractic – is a health discipline that seeks to prevent and treat health problems by using spinal adjustments in order to correct misalignments, or subluxations.

o Color therapy – use color and light to balance energy wherever our bodies are lacking, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental.

The other well known subcategories include the following:
Gemstone Therapy, Herbs, Holistic Health, Homeopathy, Huna, Hypnotherapy, Iridology, Macrobiotics, Magnetic therapy, Massage Therapy, Meditation, Mind-Body Medicine, Music Therapy, Natural Hygiene, Naturopathy, Orthomolecular Medicine, Polarity Therapy, Pranic Healing, Reflexology, Rolfing, Sensory Deprivation, Somatic Education, Therapeutic Humor, Trepanation, Yoga.

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Recently the Acai berry has been marketed in the form of an Acai berry diet as a highly beneficial supplement for nutrition and diet. Pronounced ah-sigh-ee the Acai berry is now being offered in a variety of different forms, including in the form of tablets, smoothies, juices, instant drink powders and many other forms as well. The people who are marketing this berry diet products are making claims that the Acai fruit is providing numerous benefits, including:

Increased levels of energy,
Improvements in sexual performance,
Improvement in digestion,
Detoxification of the blood,
High content of fiber,
High content of antioxidants,
Improvements in the appearance of the skin,
Improvements in overall heart health,
Improvements in sleep,
Reduction of bad cholesterol levels while supporting healthy cholesterol levels,
Reversal of diabetes,
Reversal of other chronic illnesses,
Help with diet and weight loss efforts
Reversing the signs of aging
Helping to build immunity against diseases like cancer

Although there are no controlled studies that back up any of the claims being made by those marketing the Acai berry diet and its corresponding products, there are plenty of this diet review websites that are filled with positive reviews from people who have implemented the use of this fruit in their daily lives and are benefitting enormously as a result. This fruit is full of healthy proteins and antioxidants, making it a positive addition to any diet and nutrition plan, and it will boost your health in ways that you never thought possible. If you are not yet getting this fruit in your diet, now might be a good chance to get all the Acai berry diet information that you need to get started.

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The use of dietary supplements has become part of our everyday lives. Dietary supplements are on every shelf in every pharmacy across the nation and consumers are purchasing everything from Vitamin C to fish oils to the tune of billions of dollars per year. But how are all these product regulated? Who is making sure that what is claimed on the label is fact and who is making sure these products are safe? The answer may surprise you.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leaves it to the manufacture of the supplements to make sure that what they are producing lives up to the health claims they are purporting. In other words, if a supplement is claiming that it provides you with the daily recommended allowance of any specific vitamin it is the responsibility of that manufacturer to hold true to that claim and to make sure it is safe. The following are direct quotes from the FDA concerning the regulation or lack thereof regarding dietary supplements:

“FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering “conventional” foods and drug products (prescription and Over-the-Counter). Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the dietary supplement manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market. Generally, manufacturers do not need to register their products with FDA nor get FDA approval before producing or selling dietary supplements. Manufacturers must make sure that product label information is truthful and not misleading.”

Note that the FDA will not take action against any supplement until after it is put to market, meaning that it will take a consumer complaint before the FDA will investigate the validity of any health claim that a product is making as further clarified in the following quote:

“FDA’s post-marketing responsibilities include monitoring safety, e.g. voluntary dietary supplement adverse event reporting, and product information, such as labeling, claims, package inserts, and accompanying literature. The Federal Trade Commission regulates dietary supplement advertising.”

The FDA delegates the advertising of any specific supplement to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC requires sufficient back up to the claims that these supplements are making and that the supplements will perform as advertised. The FDA additionally requires that any existing supplement which has been reformulated with a new ingredient be submitted for review to validate its safety to the consumer.

Proponents of dietary supplements believe that when properly applied supplement to a diet and exercise program can be of great benefit to the consumer.  But it is the consumer’s responsibility to do the research to make sure that any supplement is right for them. Despite the FDA and FTC efforts to make sure that the product is safe, the chief concern is not what these manufacturers are reporting, but the concern is over what they are not reporting. For example, if you are looking to purchase a fish oil supplement make sure that the source of the fish oils is outlined on the label. There are several brands which do not list the source or the type of fish the oils have been extracted from. Also there are several “watch dog” groups out there who have taken it upon themselves to do the follow up research on a product to insure that what that product is claiming is in fact true. However even that information is not readily accessible, often times you would have to purchase their publications and reports to see if that product you are thinking about using is safe. One such group who confirms the supplement’s quality, purity and potency is U.S. Pharmacopeia, a trusted, non-profit organization. There is also a “watch list” for certain ingredients found in some supplements, that list can be found at www.consumerreports.org.

Not all supplements are dangerous; if you’re considering adding one to your health regiment consult your doctor or pharmacist. Understand that if you are taking prescription medications some supplements may cause a serious interaction problem; your health care professional can verify this. Research the claims of what the supplements can do. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Don’t assume that, just because it’s being sold as “all natural” or in a health food store, that it’s good for you. There are benefits to dietary supplements, make sure you select the right one for you. To your health.

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