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Archive for November, 2009
Natural and Organic Hair Loss Remedy
It is estimated that in the United States alone, 21 million women and 35 million men are affected by hair loss. Men happen to suffer from it more than women, with 40 percent of the male population suffering from hair loss by the time they reach 35 years of age while 65 percent will have it by age 60.
The causes for hair loss are many, of which genetics play a significant role. Other factors include psychological and physiological stress and ill health. And although there are medical treatments for hair loss, natural remedies are preferred because of their lack of side effects, affordable methods and significant degree of efficacy.
Aloe Vera
This succulent plant has been proven to prevent hair loss by assisting in the maintenance of the normal pH level in the scalp, in the cleaning of hair follicles and in treating irritated scalp skin. Also, the gel in aloe vera activates two enzymes responsible for hair growth. Just take a stalk of aloe vera, open it to expose the gel inside and rub on your scalp. You may do this at least 2 times a day.
Red Pepper
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How to Be an Eco-Friendly Milk Consumer
You have always heard that milk does a body good, but sometimes it's not always so great for the environment. When you look at a nice glass of white milk, you may not think too much about where it comes from and the processes that it goes through to get to you. There are actually quite a few different green issues out there behind that glass of milk that you need to consider. Wondering how you can be an eco friendly consumer of milk? If you want to have milk in an eco friendly way, you need to realize that there is a lot more to it than you think. The milk that most people consume is a product of animals and it requires treatments and more to make sure it safely gets from the farm, on to the market, then packaged, and shipped out to stores. Here are a few things to consider, making sure you are a consumer of milk that is eco friendly. The Source of Green Milk If you want to make sure that you get milk from a green source, there are some labels that you need to know so you are sure you are getting milk that ...- Bookmark :
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Cryotherapy, Cautery or Organic Meds: Which Skin Tag Cure Is for You?
Skin tags are small, benign skin growths often found on the neck, underarms, under the breasts and groin areas as well as on the eyelids. Generally speaking, these are not cause for concern especially when almost half of the population has them especially at the onset of middle age. However, you may choose to have your skin tags removed for physical (avoid pain and irritation brought by friction) and cosmetic (not exactly pretty to see) reasons. As such, you must look into medical and natural options. Medical Options It must be emphasized that only a qualified physician should provide the diagnosis for skin tags since many other skin disorders can mimic them. Think warts, moles and malignant skin cancers, all of which require a different treatment approach. Also, skin tags can be the visible signs of an underlying endocrine or hormonal syndrome like polycystic ovary syndrome. Your doctor will recommend either cryotherapy or cautery to remove your skin tags. - Cryotherapy means freezing the skin tags with liquid nitrogen, which will then fall off in a short time. However, risks like cold blisters and skin discoloration are possible especially when the liquid nitrogen comes into contact with the unaffected skin. It is not as ...- Bookmark :
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Practical Natural Remedies to Help Fight Flu
Before the onset of the AH1N1 virus, or swine flu, influenza was not generally known as a life-threatening illness. We often offhandedly dismiss it as just the flu and get on with our lives. However, with the many serious complications, even death, that flu has on children, sick individuals and older people, our perceptions is slowly but surely changing. The statistics of flu deaths in the United States alone - 30,000 to 40,000 a year - is sufficient reason to adopt natural remedies against the influenza virus. And did we mention that we also have the swine flu pandemic to contend with, thus, doubly emphasizing the need for preventive measures against it? Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle Flu is especially fatal for people who have weakened immune systems, be it man or woman, child or older person. As such, it is absolutely necessary to strengthen your immune system particularly during the winter, which is also called flu season. General lifestyle recommendations include the following: - Get sufficient rest and relaxation as well as sleep. Too much stress and too little sleep on a sustained basis weaken the immune system. - Wash your hands frequently and vigorously for 20-30 seconds at a time. Flu can be inactivated by ...- Bookmark :
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Is Your Kitchen Green?
Americans generate 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. Although a significant percentage of it comes from vehicle use, energy consumption in the kitchen is also a major culprit especially where cooking food and washing the dishes are concerned. As such, it is also imperative that alongside lessening vehicle use, you must also make your kitchen as eco-friendly as possible. In short, you need to have a "green" kitchen. And don't fret if you cannot remodel your entire kitchen to make it eco-friendly. You can always start one little step at a time.
Water Use
We often waste water in the kitchen in the misconception that water will never run out. After all, the Earth is made up of 70 percent water. Well, you might be wrong. Water conservation is very important in homes when you consider that water is not exactly a renewable resource in the mold of the sun.
To conserve water, you can adopt these simple tips:
- Use a glass of water in brushing your teeth instead of letting it run down the drain.
- Turn the water as soon as you finish washing the fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and other ...
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