Invasive treatments are expensive and risky. When it comes to your aging skin, you have to work on it all the time. You should constantly work on maintaining a youthful skin structure. The cosmetic procedures available today do not exactly strike as long-term treatments for aging skin. In fact, their effects usually last for a couple of months only. Non-invasive treatments should be a part of your daily skin care routine when trying to get rid...more
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 cancers, and making Cervical Cancer specifically the twelfth most common cancer in women. As far as death goes, in 2005, there were 1,061 deaths from Cervical Cancer in the UK. So out of the roughly 60 women who were diagnosed in one day, only 2 didn’t make it, which is not bad. From 1955 to 1992 the death rate has dropped slowly from 74%. Women are going more regularly for Pap Smear tests, which reduces their chances of dying from cervical cancer. The earlier the cancer is discovered, the higher the rate of getting rid of it. Currently the death rate of cervical cancer is on 4%. The chances are higher that you will be diagnosed during your midlife. About half of woman will be diagnosed between the ages of 35 and 55. Because, as women get older...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...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 cancerous growth is relatively easy. Skin cancer is very common and is the most apparent cancer in human populations. However it has a significantly lower incidence of death because of the likelihood that it will be identified in the early phases of the disease. Melanoma is the worst kind of skin cancer but is less common than the 2 other forms of this disease. In many instances of the disease, the cancer does not always spread immediately or at all. What causes Skin Cancer?There are quite a few known causes of skin cancer. The most widely acknowledged cause is over exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays or sunlight. The list below discusses some of the main causes:Suffering from any deficiency of the immune system, that is having a disease that subjects you to lowered immune system function, will elevate the risk for developing skin cancer....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...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
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