Here we are again, another birthday and another day to reflect upon my life. I have to admit that I am one of those people who still enjoy celebrating my birthday and last year I even threw myself a party. There are those who say that once the children come along, there is no need to celebrate your own birthday but I disagree. I believe that there is an even greater need to enjoy the day because you spend the whole year doing everything for...more
Author: Ursa A.In the United States alone, 11,150 women this year will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Gardasil Cervical Cancer VaccineThat is roughly 30 females a day, every day, for a year, in America alone. In the United Kingdom, the statistics of diagnoses in 2003 where 24,105, which is double the American count in 2007. The following year, the number increased to 2,726, causing the UK to account for about 2% of all female...more
I am constantly humbled by the stories and life experiences that women share with me. I am also grateful for what you all teach me. I recently received an email from a woman who wore my scarves during her treatment, sharing some very important information with me. She said, "September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The ribbon color is gold. Did you know that?" I'm ashamed to say I did not know that. September and October have always been busy advocating months for me as September is Alopecia Awareness and Ovarian Cancer Awareness months and as is well known, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How could I not know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!? I cannot recall ever having heard, read or watched any sort of publicity about it. Not only am I grateful for this information, but it compelled me to find out more about childhood cancers. What I learned really has me wondering why we don't know more about the prevalence and impacts of childhood cancers. Allow me to share a few facts:Each school day, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer.One in 330 children will develop cancer by age 20.Each year in the U.S. over 12,600 children are...more
If you or someone you care about is dealing with cancer, there is one thing you must do before you except any treatment and that is to apply some common sense to the problem. There is no way you should blindly trust the system that is employed to take care of you without some knowledge. All cancers are caused by a condition within the body that has...more
What Causes Skin Cancer What is Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is defined as any malignant growth that may materialize on the skin. There are 3 major forms of skin cancers which include melanoma, basal cell cancer and squamos cell cancer. Because the tumours will normally develop on the epidermis or the outermost layer of the skin, discovering the...more
Spas are usually associated with excellent beauty and relaxation services such as massage and aromatherapy. Many spa centers are also known as wellness centers, offering various types of therapeutic services. They also incorporate alternative or naturopathic medicines.In fact, some spa centers are primarily focused on alternative healing techniques. Clients who go to these spas are seeking help to treat ailments or at least alleviate their pains. These are different from medical spas that operate under the supervision of a medical doctor or other healthcare professionals. Aside from the typical beauty spa services, medical spas also offer elective dermatological surgical treatments such as laser-aided surgery treatments of moles or lesions.To some extent, those who are suffering from arthritis, certain types of skin ailments, fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses can benefit from the alternative healing services being offered by spa centers. Even those who are suffering from psychological problems such as depression can also benefit from spa treatments.Although spa centers offer different types of treatments, the term 'spa' is historically associated with water treatment...more
If you've heard the term asbestosis, but I do not know what it is, then that's what you need to know.Before Asbestosis is a respiratory illness, lung affected. It is not always obvious, because the symptoms are similar to aging and...more
India had been designated as the world-class health care centre by a medical tourism conference in November 2009. Since then a lot has changed. A sharp rise has been observed in the number of people visiting India for various medical treatments. Be...more
Health is wealth. The flexibility of movements like walking, running, bending and turning depends on the well-being of hip and knee joints. The proper functioning of these joints helps you stay in motion without a slight feel of pain. Any injury to...more
3D FarmVile Guide Actually Delivers! I will be one of the first to admit that I am firmly addicted to FarmVille. I love the game way too much, and I play the game way too much. I guiltily admit that I've bought a couple of the FarmVille...more
3 Day Ringworm Treatment - Ringworm Natural Treatment Ringworm is a common contagious fungal infection that can affect the scalp, body, feet or nails. This fungal infection brings about red ring on the skin and is caused by fungal...more
Chemical peels are sometimes used to reinforce the results of other skin rejuvenation treatments for instance laser skin resurfacing. Chemical peels Minneapolis treat fine lines and aid deeper wrinkles brought on by skin damage or else aging....more