July 2010
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Can Massage Therapy Help You Sleep Better?
According to the Association of Massage Therapists receiving a one hour massage is the same as getting a full night’s sleep of eight hours. No wonder people feel so refreshed, and relaxed after receiving a massage.
Can Massage Help Me Sleep?
Absolutely! If your child couldn’t sleep, what would you do? You would probably stroke his or her head or rub their back because massage is a...
June 2010
2 posts
What Vitamins Should I Take for Glowing Skin and a...
Proper alignment of the skeleton is also crucial for maintaining healthy bones and hips throughout life. Pilates and yoga are excellent for alignment.
Reduce phosphate consumption. Phosphate consumption directly interferes with calcium absorption. Eliminate cola and root beer drinks, which have a high phosphate content.
Quit smoking and cut back on alcohol. Since smokers, along with women...
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Sunscreen do you need it? The debate continues..
A mother puts sunscreen on her daughter’s back while sunbathing on a German beach in a file photo. According to Dr. Richard Haber, head of the division of dermatology at the University of Calgary and a specialist in pediatric dermatology, sunscreen remains a safe and effective way to protect kids from dangerous UV rays.
Photograph by: AFP, Getty
When Karin Mossman heads outdoors with...
May 2010
2 posts
Some Skin Creams Found to Contain Dangerous Levels...
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Some skin creams formulated to eliminate age spots and freckles contain a dangerously high level of toxic mercury that can cause kidney damage, according to an investigation by the Chicago Tribune.
The newspaper found that six out of 50 skin-lightening creams tested by a certified lab contained amounts of mercury that broke U.S. federal law. Five of the creams had formulas that...
Tips for your Summer Skin Fitness Program.
We all know that sunbathing and indoor tanning are dangerous habits that can lead to harmful consequences. Indoor tanning is a proven human carcinogen and we’ve all seen the leather-like results that too much tanning can have on your skin. In a culture that places an importance on looking your best, the emphasis on tanning can be a dangerous message. This May, is Skin Cancer Awareness...
April 2010
4 posts
Circadian Rhythms of Our Skin
Did you know that living organisms coordinate their biological and physical activities within the earth’s 24-hour cycle? You probably have heard the term Circadian Rhythms which are caused by the earth’s rotation around the sun. Our internal biological clock is responsible for all of our cellular activities. These activities include repair, regeneration, breaking down old cellular...
Effects of Stress on your Skin
The skin is subject to both external and internal insults every second of the day, chemical and physical. Psychological insults such as fear, anger, hate and chemical stress. Stress is defined as any force that when applied to a material changes its physical characteristics. Stress in medical terms means the sum total of all biological phenomena resulting from any adverse external infulence...
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