Archive for April, 2009

Is There A Painless Way To Get Rid Of Boils?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

 

You know what are boils, right? Maybe you have one or two under your armpits or in your rear end or just anywhere in your body. But how on earth have you got that itchy and painful dot on your body? A boil is the red swollen ejected dot on your skin of face, hand or any part of the body that causes pain at the early stage and gets harder later on. It created white pus within it and creates infect in the surrounding skin area as well. Boil happens when some bacteria infects the deeper layer of tissues and damages it. Boils often get so irritating, and cannot be cured so quickly. But with the newesty development in the field of natural healing, boils can be healed in just less time and can be prevented as well and you don’t have to pinch or prick it to make it come out and will look like a cat’s eye or something like that. Thank God there is this natural and homeopathic boil cure. (more…)

Did you know: health impacts of radon

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odourless and tasteless and present in all homes.

. Eight to 15 percent of lung cancers are attributable to long term radon exposure.

. Radon exposure causes approximately 2,000 lung cancer deaths in Canada every year.

. Exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and the second leading cause (behind tobacco) for smokers. (more…)

Looking After Your Eye Health Is Important

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

eye health issues

Glaucoma is a disease that attacks the health of the eye, and it can affect anyone. Even people who try to stay as healthy as they are able can still get glaucoma. It is, in reality, the name given to a group of diseases that work by destroying the optic nerves. Everyone is unique, so therefore, glaucoma is caused by different things in different people. (more…)

Arthritis – Are You and Your Joints headed for a Divorce?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Author: Fernanda B.Sc, Pharm, M.H.

There are more than one hundred separate forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. In amongst the more widely acquainted conditions are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus. When I reflect on arthritis disease the particular form that stands out is one of the more debilitating forms of arthritis. (more…)

Reducing radon levels in your home

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Radon reduction steps can vary in their complexity, effectiveness and cost. Although many of these radon-reducing measures can require installation by a professional contractor or skilled homeowner, many steps can be taken immediately at very little expense.

Closing off major entry routes for radon may help in reducing radon levels. Pay attention to openings in your home’s foundation where radon can enter. Some openings that can be important to seal include: (more…)

Does your home have a radon problem?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

All homes contain some radon gas. The question is whether your home’s radon level presents a danger that can be avoided? The amount of the radioactive gas present in your home will depend on various factors such as soil characteristics, geographic location, a home’s construction type, foundation condition, occupants’ lifestyle and weather. (more…)

Radon on the radar

Monday, April 20th, 2009

You may have been hearing more about radon gas in homes lately – and for good reason. Exposure to radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers and it is also a major cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed when the uranium in soil and rocks breaks down. The gas can move through small spaces in the soil and rock upon which a house is built. It can seep into a home through dirt floors, cracks in the foundation, sump pumps, floor joints, basement drains and gaps around pipes. The amount of radon in a home will depend on many factors such as soil characteristics, type of construction, condition of the foundation and type of ventilation systems used in the home. (more…)

Factors That Can Affect Your Hair Growth

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Millions of people are looking for ways to make hair grow faster. Some people find that their hair is starting to thin, and would like to find natural yet effective ways to cope with their hair loss. Others have a full head of hair, but would like to change their short hair style into a longer one without having to wait two years for their hair to grow out. Just what are some of the factors that affect hair growth? Can we actually help our own hair grow faster somehow? (more…)

A Very Dangerous Eye Disease Is Acute Glaucoma

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

acute glaucoma

The eyes are sensitive organs that can be prone to many health issues. Acute glaucoma affects the eyes and is a very serious health concern. Glaucoma can be a very sneaky disease, in that many people are not aware that they have it. This means that it is very important for anyone to make sure they have regular eye exams. This will help, in the event that glaucoma is in its early stages. (more…)

How To Find The Best Treatment for Acne Rosacea

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Trying to determine which of the many acne rosacea products is the best rosacea treatment can be difficult, to say the least.  The reason being is that  it is generally different for each rosacea sufferer due to the variability of the symptoms from individual to individual.  Rosacea can prove very difficult to treat, however with a proper treatment regimen, the condition can be controlled.   Though self treatment is not uncommon we generally advise that you contact a dermatologist to help in developing a rosacea cure based on your personal symptoms. (more…)