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Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency
Deficiency of Vitamin D is, unfortunately, becoming more common. One reason for this is because many skin care products contain SPF, which effectively blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays, so that sunburn does not occur, but also blocks the body’s ability to absorb sufficient Vitamin D.
The body needs sunlight in order to produce Vitamin D, [...]
Skin Anti-Aging
3. April 2010
In the past, a lot of attention was not paid to men’s skin care. Whether this was because men’s skin was considered stronger and therefore able to take more abuse than women’s skin or because it was not considered manly to talk about men’s skin is unclear. What is clear is that men’s skin needs [...]
Continue reading...Tips For Healthy Skin For Men
25. March 2010
It is just as important for men to have healthy skin as it is for women. The skin is the body’s first line of defense for keeping infection from entering the body. Skin that is dry is more prone to cracking or peeling, both of which can allow bacteria to enter [...]
Continue reading...Vitamin D and Men’s Health
13. March 2010
Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because exposure to sunlight is the main catalyst for our bodies to manufacture Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to both women’s and men’s health.
Vitamin D allows the body to better absorb calcium, a mineral necessary for optimum bone health. Because Vitamin D can be [...]
What Is the Difference Between an Esthetician and a Dermatologist?
11. March 2010
Men’s skin care is becoming a more and more talked-about topic. The days when only a woman went to an esthetician or a dermatologist have given way to both men and women visiting these professionals.
There is a difference between an esthetician and a dermatologist. An esthetician most often must hold a State license in order [...]
Childhood Eczema Causes Mental Health Problems Later in Life
7. March 2010
According to a study by Assistant Professor Jochen Schmitt of Dresden University Hospital and Dr. Christian Apfelbacher of Heidelberg University Hospital and Dr. Joachim Heinrich of the Institute of Epidemiology of Helmholtz Zentrum Minchen, children who had eczema in the first two years of their life were much more likely to suffer from emotional problems [...]
Continue reading...Men’s Skin Care Is No Longer a Taboo Topic
7. March 2010
The days when a man wasn’t supposed to worry about how his skin looked are rapidly disappearing. It is now becoming more apparent that men’s skin care needs to be addressed just as much as women’s skin care.
To this end, many cosmetic and skin care companies are beginning to manufacture and market skin products for [...]
Skin Rashes: Controlling Eczema Rash with Diet
27. February 2010
If you are an eczema rash sufferer, you know the frustration it causes. It’s itchy and not the most appealing thing to show the world.
If you’ve been battling eczema skin rash for years with no relief from outbreaks, you may want to consider making some changes to your diet.
Drink Water
Helping eczema means having healthy skin [...]
The Cancer Risk of Tanning Beds
26. February 2010
Spring break is fast approaching and many college kids are thinking about how they will look the best on the beach. Many believe that having a tan is the best way to step out in their bikinis. Many of these spring breakers will flock into tanning salons with tanning beds to get their tan on. [...]
Continue reading...Children Susceptible to Allergies, Asthma and Skin Rashes When Living Near Major Roads
12. February 2010
As you’re contemplating where to raise your family, you may want to consider major roads that run past the home. These major roads can cause health problems in your children that could last a lifetime.
In a new study by Joachim Hienrich from the German Research Center for Environment and Health at the Institute of Epidemiology [...]
9. April 2010
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