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Men’s Facial Care
Skin care isn’t just for the ladies! Establishing a sound skin care routine is one of the most important things men can do to keep healthy skin through the years. But where should you start? First, determining the type of skin you have is the first step in planning a skin care routine. The [...]
Continue reading...Alzheimer’s And Dementia
23. June 2010
Many people do not know the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is not a great deal of difference as most of the symptoms are the same: forgetting things that were told or happen recently, having a problem with numbers (balancing a checkbook or knowing what a measurement is) and becoming lost in familiar surroundings.
Chemotherapy, [...]
Vitamin D And Bone Health
10. June 2010
To build strong bones the body needs to absorb calcium and phosphorus. The only way for this to happen is to have an adequate supply of vitamin D. In children vitamin D is needed for bone growth, without it the bones may not form correctly; they may be thin and more likely to break. [...]
Continue reading...Mechanism of Hearing
9. June 2010
Hearing a sound involves a set of structures that extends from the ear all the way to the brain. Many components are used in the transfer of a sound, most of which are not visible. The outer ear which is known as the “pinna” is like a funnel that traps and transmits sound waves [...]
Continue reading...Alzheimer’s and Poor Circulation
6. June 2010
The link between blood clots, also known as brain embolisms, and dementia-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, is currently being studied in greater detail. If a link is definitively established, it may lead to more and better treatment or prevention methods for this condition.
It has already been established that cerebro-vascular attacks or CVAs, more commonly known [...]
The Birth Control Patch
5. June 2010
An effective, safe, inexpensive and convenient method of contraception is the birth control patch. The patch is a piece of material about 1.75 square inches that sticks firmly to the skin. Once applied to the skin, it releases a combination of the estrogen and progestin hormone, which is absorbed through the skin.
The patch is usually [...]
The Contraceptive Sponge
4. June 2010
This continues our series on contraceptive methods.
The “sponge” is a device made of polyurethane that is inserted into the vagina before sex. It covers the cervix, thus preventing pregnancy by not allowing sperm to enter the uterus. It also contains a spermicidal ingredient that kills and absorbs the sperm.
The sponge was introduced to [...]
Vitamin D and Pregnancy
2. June 2010
During pregnancy, a woman’s nutritional needs change to meet the demands put on the body by the growing fetus. During this time, it is possible for a woman to have a deficiency in one or more vitamins, including Vitamin D. A woman needs at least 5 micromilligrams of Vitamin D during pregnancy. Fortunately, it is very [...]
Continue reading...Birth Control Pills
29. May 2010
A woman who is seeking to prevent pregnancy might consider taking birth control pills. This method of contraception causes the cervical mucus to become thick, making the advancement of sperm to the uterus more difficult. The pill is taken daily and also contains artificial hormones that prevent ovulation.
Birth control pills have other uses besides [...]
What Is Contraception?
28. May 2010
Contraception means to prevent pregnancy by the use of some method of birth control such as drugs, surgical procedures, implanted devices, or sexual practices. There are five types of contraception methods that are widely used today. They are: Barrier, Behavioral, Emergency, Hormonal and Sterilization.
The barrier methods involve use of a device such as a cervical [...]
24. June 2010
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