Health & Wellness

A world without cancer Just imagine a world without cancer? This must be the hope of every single person on earth. Cancer destroys lives, causes extreme pain and is a disease that attacks without warning sometimes. Years ago it was…

© Leonid Shcheglov Tonometer © Leonid Shcheglov Step 1:Practice good hygiene. This can be done by washing your hands rigorously on a regular basis. Make sure you wash your hands properly. Wash all of the areas in between the fingers…

Free Macro White Teeth With Dental Floss and Red Lipstick Creative Com © Pink Sherbet Photography (Flickr) First Steps Many people neglect to brush their teeth at least twice a day. This leads to stains and plaque building up on…

Hey kids! Always brush your teeth 3 times a day or you'll need to... © radiant guy (Flickr) Why Is root canal treatment necessary? Root canal treatment is necessary when a tooth has become very decayed and has been left…

bristles on a toothbrush © Paul Hill () Teeth cleaning equipment to purchase For the majority of adults, a toothbrush with soft or medium bristles will be adequate. Choose a toothbrush with an angled arrangement of both long and short…

© PakaLoeff (Flickr) IMG_20110612_211435 © PakaLoeff (Flickr) CBT skills to manage anxiety CBT skills provide natural relief for anxietyCBT is a widely used therapeutic approach, aimed at helping those suffering from common problems, such as anxiety and depression. Learning simple…

© Welshsk Alopecia © Welshsk Causes of stress induced hair loss Both men and women tend to lose hair thickness and amount as they age. However, excessive physical or emotional stress may cause hair loss. Many people experience hair loss…

© Scott Griessel (Fotolia) Close-Up Portrait of an Angry African-American Woman © Scott Griessel (Fotolia) What causes stress and anxiety? FinanceBeing faced with stress and anxiety is part of the many obstacles that people deal with in their everyday lives,…

© gagilas (Flickr) father & son © gagilas (Flickr) What is general anxiety? DefinitionIt is defined as a feeling of fear in children as a result of an external stimulus or event in the life of a child.CauseThe main cause…

© Alex France (Flickr) Exams :( [Day 12] © Alex France (Flickr) What is exam stress? Anxiety before examsThe first thing to remember is that it is normal for your child to feel nervous or anxious before a test or…

© Francois du Plessis (Fotolia) baby born with silver spoon in her mouth © Francois du Plessis (Fotolia) Adults General InformationThe National Sleep Foundation studies plethora of problems associated with adult sleeping problems. This includes sleeping patterns and stress, insomnia,…

© alancleaver_2000 (Flickr) Stress © alancleaver_2000 (Flickr) When feeling under pressure it can be difficult to escape the fog that often surrounds you, this can make dealing with your feelings and organizing yourself difficult but there are ways to break…

© Liz Henry (Flickr) my brains - let me show you them © Liz Henry (Flickr) Best known Most popular productsThe product that Lucinda Bassett is best known for is 'Attacking Anxiety and Depression'.Thanks to this product, she has appeared…

© Rebel_350D (Flickr) leaf © Rebel_350D (Flickr) Types of OAS:There are two types of OAS: Pollen-related OAS and Latex-related OAS. Pollen-related OAS is the commonest form of pollen allergy e.g. birch pollen allergy. Latex-related OAS occurs due to similar proteins…

© Martin Cathrae (Flickr) Vegetables © Martin Cathrae (Flickr) Introduction According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, or FAAN, there are12 millions of people who suffer from allergy in the United States. When food is consumed and the body’s…

© Mat Hayward Couple in yellow flower field © Mat Hayward Allergies are a reaction in the immune system to a number of allergens such as pet dander, shellfish, dust, plants, peanuts; the possibilities are almost endless. How you react…

© jfl1066 Flickr allergies © jfl1066 (Flickr) All About Allergies People can be affected by different types of allergy such as a food allergy, seasonal allergy (pollen), and year round allergy (dust). The symptoms are similar to that of a…

© Nikolai Pavlov Circassian walnuts © Nikolai Pavlov For people allergic to nuts, the first noticeable signs of a mild allergic reaction to both tree nuts and peanuts (peanuts aren’t technically a nut, but can still cause reactions) are usually…

ash tray © stvboy () Where to seek help If you wish to quit nicotine use, it is advisable to consult with your general practitioner. They will be able to provide you with advice and sources of support. Even if…

smoking allowed again symbol Source edited version of No_smoking_sym © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Why should they quit? Giving up smoking has huge health benefits. According to Cancer Research, the number of people who smoke has halved in the last 50 years…

© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) No smoking deviance Source Mas614 Date 2007-10-19 Author en:Use © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) The psychology of giving up smoking The decision to quit nicotineMaking the decision to stop smoking cigarettes is one of the hardest things you will…

© edenpictures (Flickr) Nurse © edenpictures (Flickr) There are only a handful of women who openly still breastfeed their children up to five and six years old and some older. To many, this is far too long. Generally, six months…

© Jon Ovington (Flickr) Cousin Kim New Born Baby Boy © Jon Ovington (Flickr) Track your ovulation system The Y gene from the male is the gene that will determine whether you conceive a boy or not. Whilst women can…

1. Make them laugh © Angelika Bentin (Fotolia) Pflege © Angelika Bentin (Fotolia) Funny chat up lines are useful when you are in a room with lots of strangers and want to start up a conversation with someone you have…

1. Symptoms © me and the sysop (Flickr) 49 © me and the sysop (Flickr) Female menopause typically occurs at an average age of around 52 years in the UK. Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats and menopause…