What You Should Know About Hematuria

Anytime you can see blood in the urine, it requires an investigation by a doctor to determine the exact cause. There are more than 100 causes of such bleeding, but a list of just some of them reveals that a serious condition – requiring immediate care – may be present.... Read more...

What You Need To Know About Lupus

Lupus, what is it?... Read more...

The Truth about Lithoptysis

Have you experienced coughing up a “little stone” instead of mucus? Could it really be possible (medically speaking) to spit out a stone? How does it happen? What could be the reason of such a condition?... Read more...

The Inside Story Of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are standard equipment in the human machine. Regardless of race, sex, religion or political persuasion, we all have hemorrhoidal veins; and it is in these veins that hemorrhoids ma develop. Hemorrhoids are mentioned in the Bible, so we have had them a long time – and they may even be honorable.... Read more...

Getting Your Fruit-and-Veggie Serving

Fruits and vegetables are part of the food pyramid. They are very good sources of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. They are considered as protective foods because they keep illnesses away aside from other benefits such as making the eyes clear and bright, the skin rosy, the hair glossy, the gums, teeth and bones strong and healthy.... Read more...

Beginner’s Guide to A Wonderful Spa Experience

With hundreds of spas sprouting all over the country, choosing the right one can be a daunting experience when, in the first place, the very purpose of such a summer indulgence is relaxation.... Read more...

A Good Look at the Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet has often been a well received diet for people who want to lose significant amounts of weight. This diet is especially attractive to people who want to start losing weight in a short period of time. The diet seems to have lost some steam over the past couple of years with there always being new diets popping up that turn into the latest fad for weight loss.... Read more...

What You Need to Know About Dermabrasion – Solution for Pimple Scars?

Dermabrasion, also known as skin planing, is a useful and effective method for removing or improving post-acne (pimple) scars. It literally means scraping of the skin. The purpose is to get rid of the superficial layer of the skin so as to make deep scars shallower. This can be done in one or several sessions, depending on the depth of the scars. A cosmetic surgeon can only scrape the skin to a certain extent because, if he goes deeper than he should, he would be creating more scars. For deeper scars, a multiple dermabrasion treatment spaced anywhere between three to six months is recommended.... Read more...

What to do About Unwanted Hair

While hair on the head is something to be admired, any profusion elsewhere on the body is considered unattractive.... Read more...

The ABCs of Spas

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Summer Skin Sense – To Tan or Not To Tan

No matter how much has been written about the damaging effects of the ultraviolet rays on skin, men and women still flock to beaches and slopes, bent on acquiring a glorious tan. The good news is that it is quite possible to have a golden tan without damaging the skin. The skin must never be allowed to burn – this takes time and discipline especially when the blue sky and the fresh cool breeze make one forget about Sum Protection Factor (SPF), carelessly throwing all caution to the winds.... Read more...

4 Ways to Be a Beach Beauty This Summer

Summer season is here. Bring out the beauty in you. Here are the 4 head to toe beauty tips for the toast of the Coast:... Read more...