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July 9, 2010

Risks of Ear Piercings

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: allergies, body piercings, ear peircings, infections piercings, piercings — Candace @ 9:51 pm

Piercings aren’t scarce; nearly 73% of women have had their ears pierced. Even simple ear piercings come with risks. When skin is punctured, infections are quite common. In order to avoid an infection you should always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your piercing.

Allergic reactions are another concern. You can be allergic to the type of metal the earring is made from, or you can be allergic to the cleaning solution. Usually, if people are allergic to anything ear-piercing related, they are allergic to nickel earrings. Stainless steel is the safest choice with the least amount of people allergic to it. After an ear piercing you shouldn’t swim for about a month. Chorine is used to keep bacteria out of pools, but both bacteria and chlorine affect piercings and can easily cause an infection. Natural bodies of water carry protozoa in them which can also cause an infection.

Scaring is also a risk that comes with piercings. Keloids are thick scars which are much more noticeable than the typical scar. The people who are at a highest risk for getting keloids are those with a dark skin complexion who had their ears pierced after turning 11 years old.

Cartilage piercings in the ear are much more painful, dangerous, and take longer to heal. The healing process can take between four months to a year. Quite often cartilage piercings end up in inflamed skin with swelling and a burning sensation.

Ear piercing guns are not recommended. I got my ears pierced at 7 with a piercing gun and I suffered a painful infection for 3 months. These guns work similarly to a staple or nail gun. Ear piercing guns are unsanitary and risky and it is recommended that you use the needle procedure rather than a piercing gun.

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June 24, 2010

Behind Bug Spray – DEET

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: Advil, bug spray, bugs, DEET, insect repellants, insects, pesticides, repellant, summer weather, tylenol — Candace @ 2:38 pm

The summer brings great joys: beach weather, tanning, and flourishing plant life, but along with the good things summer brings an abundance of insect infestation. These bugs bite, sting, and otherwise irritate everyone trying to enjoy the great outdoors and the cheery weather. Thankfully you can prevent these pesky bugs from irritating you and you can ease the pain of any bites you already have.

Created in World War II, a pesticide known as DEET helped protect soldiers from the plethora of bugs that would have otherwise eaten the soldiers alive. This repellent developed a bad reputation because in high concentrations or when DEET is used on a daily basis for years it can cause harmful side effects. It was discovered that DEET increased the risk of seizures and neurological conditions. Although this may sound dangerous it is actually much less of an issue than it seems. Only 1 in 100,000,000 people experience a problem with DEET. The chances of getting hit by lightning are significantly higher: 1 in 280,000 people. In fact, you are more likely to become president (1 in 10,000,000) than to experience a problem with DEET.

To apply a DEET based bug spray, simply spray it onto your exposed skin and your clothing. It is recommended that children use only 10 percent concentration of DEET and adults use a maximum of 30 percent. The percentage is merely related to the length of time DEET will last, not its efficiency. DEET will keep mosquitoes from landing on you, and will also keep away ticks! On top of this, DEET also keeps away chiggers – these are tiny insects that give a rash. DEET based sprays are currently available and most over the counter insect repellants.

If you already have bites you need treatment for over the counter pain killers are the best way to ease any pain. Tylenol, Benadryl and Advil are all helpful in easing pain caused by insect bites.

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May 1, 2010

The Dangers in Your House

Filed under: toxins,Uncategorized — John @ 7:28 pm

Purchasing a house is often a very significant moment in almost everyone’s lives. A house provides a person with shelter and a feeling of comfort and stability. However, lurking in your house are certain health hazards, and many of these are right out in the open.

These potential health hazards can generally be fixed fairly easily and are not expensive repairs. Simple daily household items may be changing your house from a safe place to a danger zone.

Mold – Mold can cause allergens, irritants, and harmful toxins. Always make sure to repair any water damage. Black mold can be especially dangerous and you may want to hire someone to dispose of this mold and search the rest of your house for any other mold growths.

Aluminum Cookware – Aluminum found in pots and pans may be able to leach into the foods that you eat. Aluminum can be very harmful when consumed, as it may damage your kidneys, liver, and weaken your bones. Some researchers suggest that aluminum may be able to cause Alzheimer’s disease.

Air Ducts – An easily missed part of your house that can become a real health hazard are your air ducts. Your air ducts may become the home of an enormous amount of dust, pollen, bacteria, and mold. This contaminated air is then sent throughout the house where it can become a real nuisance.

Lead – Lead can affect the brain and result in a lower IQ, memory problems, and increased aggression. Often, lead will be found in old paint, pipes, and soil. You may want to hire a professional to check for any lead contaminates.

Kitchen Sponges – These little sponges can become extremely dirty and they often carry a ridiculous amount of germs. Unless you take the time to regularly sanitize, a quick rinse does not count, than these tiny terrors may actually carry more germs than your toilet seat! You should fairly regularly replace these sponges with new ones, throw them into the dishwasher, or I’ve heard you can put them in the microwave for two minutes. I personally, like to just replace them.

Bisphenol-A – More commonly referred to as BPA, Bisphenol-A is a chemical often found in water bottles, cups, baby bottles, tin cans, and many other household products. BPA is a hormone-mimicking chemical use in polycarbonate plastics. In animal testing, BPA has been shown to increase the likelihood of prostate and breast cancer, the early onset of puberty in girls, and the chances of developing diabetes and obesity.

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April 26, 2010

How to Get Better Grades in School: Nap for Success

Filed under: harvard,how to get better grades,insomnia,nap,school,sleep,study,Uncategorized — John @ 3:18 pm

If you’re looking for that extra boost for writing your final exam, try taking a nap. According to a Harvard Medical School study, those that nap and dream about a specific task actually perform that task better when they wake up, compared to those that don’t sleep or sleep, but don’t dream.

The actual study tested various participants who sat in front of a computer screen, looking at a three-dimensional maze. Five hours later, they were told to find a landmark tree after being placed in a random location within the maze. The results found that those that had a nap and remembered dreaming of the task navigated their way to the tree in less time.

While napping can be a useful tool in a students studying arsenal, one has to be careful not to abuse this power. Make sure you don’t nap for too long as you’ll end up forgetting to finish your studying. Make sure you find a time in the day when napping actually works for you. There are many people, myself included, that wake up after a nap and feel awful depending on the time. I prefer to nap at around four or five in the afternoon, but if I take a nap any earlier I don’t want to study and I tend to be very cranky.

Regardless, napping can be very beneficial to those wanting to get every advantage possible going into their exams. Napping will help your brain remember the material you’ve been studying and although I’m not sure, I’m willing to bet that napping helps eliminate some of that tension you feel going into those tests.

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April 20, 2010

The Pillbox – “Rapid Identification, Reliable Information”

Filed under: identify pills,pillbox,Uncategorized — Tanveen @ 11:24 am

The Pillbox, a pill identification search engine, created by the US National Institutes of Health has the ability to help you identify a pill based on the pill’s physical characteristics. This allows you to visually identify the pill which is not only effective but very quick.

Some characteristics used to identify a pill include: shape, color, and size. You could describe almost anything that you see on the pill. This includes numbers, letters or other charcters. Typically this search engine is designed for emergency situations. For example, it could be highly informative for an organization like the Poison Control Centre. As well, the search engine is available for use to everyone. If more information about the drug is needed or the pill was misplaced you could figure out what the drug is and what it does. Pillbox gives information about the ingredients in the pill, the brand name, the generic name, and information about what the pill does.

Identifying the pill is very easy to do. Pillbox displays high resolution pictures of the different pills. The pills are also displayed larger than their actual size so that you can observe any smaller details. This is very important because your search is based solely on what you see.

Although this site is very informative and identifies unknown pills, it is still in development and not currently intended for clinical use. Pillbox still needs to be verified by the different manufacturers of
the pills.

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April 19, 2010

Top 10 Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Filed under: age,Diabetes,exercise,heart disease,high blood pressure,high cholesterol,obesity,quit smoking,risk factors,Uncategorized — Tanveen @ 10:41 am

Age and Gender

Males over the age of 40 and females over the age of 50 are at an increased risk of getting cardiovascular disease.

Family History

If someone in your family, for example your father, had a heart attack at an early age you are at a greater risk.

Smoking

Smokers have a higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease as compared to non-smokers. It is recommended that you stop smoking. There are many ways in which you could do this including counseling and participating in “Stop Smoking” programs.

High Cholesterol

This is a very common risk factor associated with heart disease. In order to reduce your cholesterol, eat foods low in saturated and trans fat. You should also exercise daily.

High Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure less than 140/90 is recommended. You may need to take medicine to control blood pressure or if possible do this via your diet and exercise regime.

Diabetes

Having diabetes puts you at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than someone without diabetes. It is important to control blood sugar levels. This can be done by a proper diet, exercise regime, and medication.

Obesity

Body Mass Index (BMI) measures total body fat based on height and weight. A normal BMI is that between 19 and 25. If BMI is greater than 27 you are at risk. It is recommended that you lose weight if your BMI is such.

Stress

Stress is something that people face every day, it’s realistically just a part of our every day lives. It is however important to learn how to deal with it. There are numerous ways in which this can be done which include: exercise, no procrastination, and a good night’s sleep.

Alcohol Intake

Alcoholic beverages should be limited to 2 drinks for men, and 1 for women per day.

Exercise

As you may have noticed exercise is an underlying factor mentioned in almost all of the risk factors. It is very important to create an exercise regime that can be accomplished every day. The less active you are the higher chance of heart disease.

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April 16, 2010

Sunscreen- True or False?

Filed under: sun damage,sunscreen,true or false,Uncategorized,UVA rays,UVB rays — Tanveen @ 11:35 am

Hot, summer days are fast approaching. It’s important to be putting sunscreen on in order to protect yourself. But what’s even more important is buying the right type of sunscreen. A mistake made by many people.

1) A sunscreen with SPF 60 provides two times better protection than a sunscreen with SPF 30.
False.
SPF 30 blocks 97% of UV rays, and SPF 60 only protects against 1 to 1.5% more, which is 98 to 98.5%. Why pay more for an extra 1% of protection. Not only that but
raising the SPF from 30 to 60 results in it having more chemicals.

2) Using an aerosol suncreen is the best way to apply sunscreen to the body because it allows for an equal application.
False.
Most aerosol sunscreens are in fact not as protective as sunscreen you apply manually. This is because as the suncreen is traveling from the container to your body most of the molecules do not land on your skin.

3) Most sunscreens effectively protect against UVB rays, but do not against UVA rays.
True.
Essentially UVB rays are those that cause sunburn, and UVA are those that go deep into you skin and can be responsible for causing skin cancer. In order to make sure you are protected against UVA rays make sure that your sunscreen contains Mexoryl, Avobenzone, Zinc Oxide, or Titanium Dioxide. UVA rays are mch more harmful that UVB rays, so make sure you are protected.

4) A sunscreen with a higher SPF provides protection for a longer period of time.
False.
All sunscreens, despite the SPF or what it says on the package provide sun protection for the same amount of time. You should reapply suncreen after an hour and a half in the sun.

5) I should put sunscreen on my whole body, not only the parts exposed to sun.
True.
Although the parts exposed to the sun like your arms and legs are a little more
important to put sunscreen on. You should put sunscreen on your entire body.
For example, the average cotton T-shirt has an SPF of 5. That may put things in perspective for you.

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April 15, 2010

Important Foods for Women

Filed under: acne,anti-aging,anti-depressants,breast cancer,Cancer prevention,depression,folate,iron,omega-3,Uncategorized,vitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin D — Amanda @ 3:17 pm

Fish - Most (wild) fish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 has health benefits like anti-aging properties, skin improving properties, and cancer preventing properties. Wild fish is also full of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a major immune system booster, and it allows for calcium to be absorbed into the body. Because women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, it is important that Women consume more vitamin D. Calcium is useless without vitamin D. More benefits of omega-3s include a reduced risk of breast cancer, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and improved brain function.

Broccoli - The main health benefit of broccoli is that it is an amazing cancer preventing food. It has the ability to neutralize carcinogens that are cancer threats, and they help get rid of cancer-causing toxins by stimulating detoxifying enzymes. One compound found in broccoli has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer as well as stop the spread of existing cancer. Broccoli is full of folate, a crucial nutrient for pregnant women that helps fetal development and protects against birth defects. Broccoli is also a natural mood booster. Depression is twice as common in women than men and the folate in broccoli has been linked to help fight depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Broccoli can also help with PMS symptoms. Broccoli is a diuretic that helps to reduce bloating in women.

Red Meat - Red meat is full of Iron. The main function of iron is to help transport oxygen via the blood stream and distribute it throughout the body. Its really important that women incorporate iron into their diet because they experience monthly blood loss. Iron can be found in other foods such as eggs, oatmeal, and spinach.

Onions - The health benefits from onions are outstanding. Onions are naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and are a natural blood thinner. Onions are rich in chromium, fiber, and vitamin C, and they also contain vitamin B6 which helps with improving mood, manganese, tryptophan, folate, and potassium. These properties help promote good health and healing. In addition, onions are a cancer-fighting food. Women who consume a lot of onions have been linked to a 25% reduced risk of breast cancer and a 73% reduced risk of ovarian cancer.

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April 12, 2010

The Impact 30 Minutes can have on your Entire Life

Filed under: 30 minutes,depression,exercise,Uncategorized — Tanveen @ 2:21 pm

“I don’t feel like it,” “I’m too tired,” or “I’m not in the mood right now,” are common excuses we all use to avoid getting up from the television couch. People suffering from depression require even more will power to go out and exercise. However, once a routine is established the benefits are endless. Just 30 minutes a day of exercise will have a major impact on your body, both mentally and physically.

People suffering from depression may not even realize how much of an impact it has on their everyday life. This is why exercise and treating depression is so important. Often those suffering from this disorder lose interest in things that they were previously interested in. This is a huge problem because it basically means that everything that was important before is no longer important. Furthermore, depression is an example of a medical disorder that can be positively influenced by exercise as Doctors claim that exercising is very advantageous in terms of dealing with it. Exercise is an antidepressant with no negative side effects. Take advantage of it!

There are many products available that can treat depression. However in order for those drugs to be of advantage physical activity is a necessity. Examples include: Celexa/Citalopram, Effexor XR/Venlafaxine Hcl, Paxil/Paroxetine, and Zoloft/Sertraline.

In general, exercise is extremely beneficial for all age groups. It helps cope with stress, and can make you feel much more happy and relaxed. A study claims that comparatively “Individuals who exercise report fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of stress and anger” than those that do not exercise regularly. Not only does it improve your mental stability but also increases physical wellness which is a huge problem with Americans today.

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April 7, 2010

Coffee, Good or Bad?

Filed under: Alzheimer\'s,benefits of coffee,coffee,Parkinson\'s disease,risks of coffee,stay awake,Uncategorized — Candace @ 6:53 pm

Coffee is what tons of people rely on for a morning wake up zing. Coffee can be used to reduce hangovers, keep people awake, and for other things, but is it really good for you?

Benefits of Coffee

Coffee can prevent Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and liver Cirrhosis.

Coffee can lower your risk of having type 2 diabetes (this is more significant in men (lowered by 50% chance) than women (only lowered by 30% chance).

Risks of Coffee

Caffeine is one of the most dehydrating substances you can consume. When drinking coffee it is important to consume three times as much water as you drink coffee to stay hydrated and healthy.

The long lasting effects of coffee are irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, and/or osteoporosis.
Short term effects of coffee are shakiness, difficulty concentrating, and an increased risk of heart attack.

Coffee is dangerously addicting. Because caffeine gives you a short rush of energy once it ends and you have slowed to your normal pace or slower it is tempting to have another cup for another jolt of energy. Being addicted to coffee can make you immune to its effects and you will need to consume more and more caffeine to receive that jolt of energy. The long and short effects of caffeine addictions can be serious.

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