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Humans have been using plant oils as a remedy for disease and pain since the time of early civilizations like Saudi Arabia, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. Since then, however, it’s been largely relegated to the “folk” medicine category in modern literature. But does it actually work? The answer is a bit complicated. What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the usage of essential oils to improve mind/cognitive memory, health, and generally boost the immune system. (Essential oils include... Read Full Story

Do you know how to whiten your teeth? Everyone wants to look and feel good about themselves and one of the best ways to do just that is to have a beautiful smile. It is best to be knowledgeable of the processes involved on how to whiten teeth before actually getting it done. Nowadays, everyone seems to desire beautiful and bright set of teeth. Many people will exhaust money and effort just to get them. You can go to your dentist and let the dental professional administer the needed... Read Full Story

Alzheimer’s Disease is the leading cause of dementia we face today, particularly in the elderly population. It’s a progressive disease with no known cure, though some medications developed over the last decade have been shown to help symptoms in some people. Though there’s no cure right now, the medical community has been doing research into the disease for years, looking at a variety of possibilities. While good treatment and a cure seem far off, there are a number of risk factors that... Read Full Story

Everyone wants to have clear, beautiful skin. However, most people aren’t born with it. For the majority of the population, it takes some work. One thing that people of all ages should take into consideration is that their skin care routine will probably need to change with the seasons. In the hot months of summer, the skin tends to be oilier than normal. This results in the need for an oil-free face wash and facial moisturizer. During the colder and drier winter months, however, patients... Read Full Story

The end of the year is coming up, and it is time for men and women to come up with their New Year’s resolutions for 2011. Common New Year’s resolutions made by men and women relate to their desire to lose weight, stop smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, improve their health, spend more time with family, or pay off their credit card debt. There are also quite a few people out there that would like to take steps to improve their appearance in the New Year. By embarking on a new fitness plan... Read Full Story

Wash Your Hands. It sounds basic, but it’s an important reminder. The Center for Disease Control and Protection claims that keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to fend off infection. They also recommend that you wash your hands with soap and warm water for 15 – 20 seconds, or about the length of time it takes for you to recite your ABCs. Sleep. You can’t overestimate the importance of sleep. Adults need anywhere from six to ten hours of sleep each night, and spending... Read Full Story

Every woman, no matter from what background she comes from, faces the sleepless nights worrying about her look and the scary thoughts of getting old. We, as human, have done many things in the previous century to fight the aging process that kills the confidence of so many beautiful women around the world. Today, you can find countless of techniques to remove facial wrinkles, from the tradition use of day and night skin care creams, to the fast and quick Botox injection, and the... Read Full Story

There are dozens of cosmetic injectables that are in use in the United States and throughout the world. Some injectables are used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, while others are approved for use as wrinkle reduction treatments and to augment the lips. Some of the most popular injectables include Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Restylane, Radiesse, Perlane, Sculptra, and Juvederm. However, plastic surgeons and dermatologists prefer to use specific injectables on certain areas of the face. Some... Read Full Story

When the diet food industry and marketing teams meet, it usually results in confusion for the consumer. Fat free, “Lite,” and low fat don’t all mean the same thing. Sometimes “tricky” labeling means that no change has even been made to the food. Here is a break-down of the most common food labels and what they really mean. 1. Fat Free The food industry is allowed to round down to zero if there is less than 0.5 g of an ingredient. That means in fat free food there can be 0.5 g of fat per... Read Full Story

In all the rush to find acai berries, mangosteen and other super foods of the moment, many of the most common super foods are under rated and under-valued. Read up on these super foods to stop skipping over the best options and start getting the maximum value out of your meals. 1. Greek Yogurt If it is not ‘Greek to you,’ then maybe it should be. All yogurts are good for you; Greek yogurt, however, has twice the protein as regular yogurt, according to the American Dietetic... Read Full Story