One of the cosmetic toxins that consumer advocates are most concerned about is nitrosamines, which contaminate a wide variety of cosmetic products. In the 1970′s nitrosamine contamination of cooked bacon and other nitrite-treated meats became a public-health issue, and the food industry, which is more strictly regulated than the cosmetic industry, has since drastically lowered [...]
The gender roles in most societies have a strong impact on sexual attitudes and behavior. For example, in America it is still widely thought that males are innately more interested in sex than females, that males characteristically assume an active role in sex while females are characteristically passive, and that male sexual arousal occurs quickly [...]
The cardiovascular benefits of an exercise program include the following: Increases the ability of your heart to pump blood Decreases your heart rate at rest and during moderate exercise May decrease your blood pressure if you have hypertension May increase your HDL cholesterol level May decrease LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels May decrease your [...]
Mrs and Mr. Rakesh were a very happy couple. They had been married 3 years ago, but from their happiness one could only say they had just returned from their honeymoon. One day there was an argument between the two on a small matter, and Mr. Rakesh lost his temper and threw a glass on [...]
The cruciate ligaments—so named because they crisscross each other—are embedded deep inside the knee joint. The ACL, which connects the femur to the tibia, is only 2 inches in length and 3/4 inch in width, but it is critical in helping to maintain stability. The ACL limits rotation of the knee and restricts the forward [...]
People with diabetes routinely test their blood sugar level to monitor how well their condition is being controlled. Checking on the amount of sugar in the blood several times a day helps give a better idea of how much insulin is needed. Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help to prevent or even reverse [...]
Can’t women take estrogen injections? They can and for a long time they did. But the popularity of such shots has fallen off in the face of numerous reports as to their adverse side effects. Such injections, so some research indicates, produce an appreciably greater risk of cancer, among other things. Are some races more [...]
Simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easy and doesn’t leave grit. Note: Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable [...]
People with BDD have very poor quality of life. Most feel distressed, don’t get much enjoyment or satisfaction from life, and have difficulty functioning at work, in school, socially, and in other important areas of their life. I’ve studied quality of life in my two series of people with BDD. Both studies used a standard [...]
It’s not unusual for a woman to experience a letdown after the birth of a baby. Aside from the fatigue of labour, there are hormonal changes in the body that often cause bouts of blues and periods of inexplicable weepiness or mild depression. But these can be combated by paying special attention to your diet. [...]