
This is something that would have been unthinkable about 10 years ago. Yet today, things have changed a lot to the point that men are actually taking an active role in taking care of their physical appearance. Just the other day, my brother-in-law was telling me about getting a facial.
A facial! That would have been laughable for the ordinary man years back. Not anymore.
There is a wide range of products out in the market today meant especially for
men. Whether we like it or not, there are certain differences in the make up of our skins from that of men’s. So what are the basics for men’s skin care? Well it’s the same as what we women normally use, except that the products are designed for men. Facial soap, astringent, and even moisturizing cream – ...

We all know that this is a big no no. One thing that
coffee drinkers find really frustrating about carrying another life inside of them is the fact that one of their lifelines – coffee – is being denied to them. Yet there seems to be hope for us!
A recent study conducted in Denmark showed that it is in fact, quite all right for women to continue having their daily coffee intake during
pregnancy. According to Bodil Hammer Bech, Ph.D., of the Institute of Public Health at the University of Aarhus, three cups of coffee a day didn’t have any effects on the baby. The same study showed, however, that women who smoked and drank coffee during their pregnancy had the increased risk of having smaller babies. An important thing to note about the study is that it was conducted ...

We’ve all been in this situation before. How many nights have you spent tossing and turning because your partner wouldn’t stop
snoring like a Mac truck? Or many you are at the “giving” end rather than the “receiving” end – you feel embarrassed because you just can’t stop snoring at night? Though this may be a very common thing, sometimes snoring can be an indication that something is not quite right with you. Whatever the case may be, snoring can deprive you of a good night’s sleep.
You may feel tired and irritated during the day because of snoring the whole night. Yet this only one of the minor effects that snoring may have. More serious repercussions may be
high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or even brain damage! What causes snoring anyway? It is basically caused by some ...

We are almost at the tail end of winter and yet perhaps this is the period wherein more people are susceptible to certain diseases and disorders. You have probably observed or even experienced seasonal affective disorder at least once in your life but you just didn’t know that there was a tag to it. Yes, there is such a thing as
depression brought about by the changes in the seasons.
The rationale behind seasonal affective disorder is that the lack of sunlight brings about a case of winter blues. Seasonal affective disorder varies in degree. Some suffer from mild depression while others are unable to function properly in their daily lives. Though it may seem absurd to some, this disorder is not to be taken lightly.
So how do you deal with seasonal affective disorder? Well there have been some treatment options that have proven effective in treating the ...

I am sure all of you have had some experience with absent mindedness. Whether it be yourself who has suffered from this condition or another member of the family or a friend, absent mindedness has probably been part of your life at least once. This is a common occurrence in people reaching the half century mark.
What can you do to prevent or improve such a condition? A recent study shows that folic acid may be the key. The study’s results show that people who took high doses of folic acid for three years showed marked improvement in mental functions. Such functions are Short-term memory, mental agility and verbal fluency.
That is indeed great news for everyone. The benefits of folic acid on brain development have been known for a long time. In fact,
pregnant women are often prescribed folic acid
supplements to facilitate brain development in their ...

Our present society promotes the idea that being thin is the in thing. Most every television or print ad you see would give support this idea. Yet are our kids receiving the right kind of input? When they see those ads, how is their way of thinking affected?
This is where the parent comes in. Guidance is the keyword. Too many times, we hear
children saying they have to diet. As parents, it is up to you to help your kids realize that dieting isn’t really the way to go. According to experts,
dieting is normally NOT for kids.
You may say, but my kid is overweight! In this case, go to your doctor first and have him or her help you formulate a weight loss program for your child. More often than not, diets turn out to be ...

The other day I talked about 2 things to consider to have a healthier ahead. So I have been thinking of others, and here they are for you to read and think about as well.
I don’t know about you but I am an avid coffee drinker. Let’s just say that it is the first thing I take in the morning and I go through the day with a cup in my hand. I do realize, however, that drinking too much coffee is not exactly good for the health. So, one of my resolutions for this year is to lessen my coffee intake. Of course, it is easier said than done. To have an alternative, I drink tea during the day instead. Try Tazo, which Starbucks sells. Twinings tea is also great.
I also evaluated the kind of food that I eat ...

You know the drill – each time the New Year comes around, we make our own resolutions to try and have a better life for the next 365 days. My question is, have you made your
health resolutions for 2007? To be honest, I haven’t really sat down and thought hard about mine. Yet what better time to do this than now?
One important thing to do in order to evaluate and monitor your health is to know your numbers. What do I mean by that? The word numbers should give you a general idea. Check your weight, your blood sugar levels,
cholesterol, and the important figures that you need to know. To help you out with this, pay your doctor a visit. It won’t hurt you!
I’ve never been one to eat a
good breakfast, but all that ...