Over-the-counter treatments for mild-to-moderate facial acne are just as effective as prescription antibiotics-and they can cost much less, a new study finds. (more…)
The total number of allergens a child is exposed to is a key to whether he or she has a reaction. A cat or dog alone might not trigger serious allergies to, typically mildew, dust, cockroaches or, occasionally, (more…)
If you are considering getting a furry animal for the family, you may want to let your child play with a neighbor’s dog or cat for a few weeks. Watch to see if your youngster develops itchy eye, a runny nose or (more…)
Occupational asthma has become one of the most common forms of occupational lung disease in industrialized countries and accounts for 9 percent to 15 percent of all adult asthma cases. (more…)
Home pregnancy tests are fairly reliable, but their accuracy can be compromised if not used correctly. Possible causes of a false-positive result may be using an unclean urine collection cup, using an old or damaged kit, having an impure urine sample because of blood or (more…)
Your body doesn’t sweat out toxins during exercise; rather, your immune system fights the better fight when it’s not stressed. Moderate exercise can help boost your immune system, thereby decreasing the chances that you will catch a cold or the flu. But a hard (more…)
The room should be warm so that your subject will be comfortable even though only partly dressed. Lighting should be subdued, and the telephone should be disconnected to avoid interruption. Perhaps music should be played softly in the background, but this is a matter of (more…)
Before beginning an aromatherapy massage, there are number of steps that should be taken in order for the subject of the massage to derive full benefit from the treatment. (more…)
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Aniseed, cinnamon bark, cinnamon leaf, clove bud, clove leaf, and clove stem, fennel (bitter), pine, parsley, nutmeg. (more…)
• Slow down and chew with purpose. Take at least 20 minutes to eat a meal. Taking longer will make you feel as if you’re eating more. (more…)
