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Can Chinese herbs cure eczema?
Eczema is a skin affliction that affects children and adults alike. Recently the dermatologists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have found that a cocktail of herbs - Japanese honeysuckle, peppermint, root bark of tree peony, underground stem of the atractylodes herb and bark from an Amur cork tree used by the Chinese for thousands of years had a remarkable effect on atopic eczema sufferers' by reducing their need for conventional medicines and by improving the quality of life. It is thought the herbs reduced the effects of four proteins and cytokines believed to cause eczema.
Can laser hair removal scar you for life?
If you are thinking of going in for laser hair removal to get rid of your unwanted hair permanently, be aware of the pros and cons of the treatment as well as the risks involved. Lasers can be extremely dangerous in wrong hands. Getting a laser treatment at an unlicensed clinic and under people with no medical training can be very risky. Two women Paula, an investment banker from London and Sinem Morgan, a software manager from London
Mom’s diet and baby’s gender
Undoubtedly, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But new studies have revealed some more interesting facts. The study involved 740 healthy pregnant women – they were required to fill a detailed questionnaire regarding their food habit in the year prior to conceiving. Using this data, the researchers determined that women who ate the most calories around the time of conception delivered more boys, with 56% giving birth to male babies, compared with 45% of women who ate the fewest calories prior to conceiving. Of those who reported eating breakfast cereal every day, 59% gave birth to boys compared with 43% of women who reported rarely or never eating cereal for breakfast. The findings in no way prove that what a woman does or doesn't eat prior to conception influences her baby's sex.
Homemade Antiwrinkle creams
Though ageing is an inevitable process, it’s the desire of every woman to look beautiful even in her advancing years. There’s nothing wrong if she resorts to a few external aids to preserve her looks and retain the elasticity and firmness of her skin. While these homemade anti-wrinkle masks help rejuvenate her skin, some of these anti-wrinkle creams might help postpone a few lines and wrinkles on her face. Besides, these creams can be prepared from the comforts of one’s home; the ingredients used are also not that expensive. Instead of spending a fortune on those over-hyped anti-wrinkle creams, these homemade creams seem more viable.
Lanolin anti-wrinkle cream
Ingredients:
2 tablespoon Lanolin
2 tablespoon Almond oil
½ tsp honey
Method:
Melt lanolin and oil by the double-boiling method. Add honey. Blend well. Apply on face and wash off after 15 minutes.
Anti-wrinkle cucumber cream
Ingredients:
Cucumber (grated) 3 tbsp
Lemon juice – ½ tsp
Brandy – 1 tsp
Egg white – 1 egg
Tincture of benzoin – ½ tsp
Method:
Mix all the ingredients and blend the mixture well. Keep it in a refrigerator for 2 hours. Massage on the face and neck in circular motions with fingertips and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water in which a few drops of lemon juice has been added. Suits all types of skin.
Anti-wrinkle egg cream
Ingredients:
Cucumber juice 2 tbsp
Egg white – 1 egg
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Rum/Brandy - 1 tsp
Sodium benzoate/Tincture of benzoin - ½ tsp
Method:
Beat egg white and mix all the ingredients in it. Keep the mixture under refrigeration. Apply as required.
Anti-wrinkle apricot cream
Ingredients:
Almond oil
Beeswax 2 tbsp
Apricot
Lemon juice ½ tsp
Method:
Take almond oil and melt in a saucepan over low flame. Then mix apricot extract and lemon juice thoroughly. Keep it in a refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Massage on the cheeks and neck in circular motions with fingertips. Suitable for all types of skin.
Zinc pills to help rosacea
Rosacea is a common but little-known disorder of the facial skin that affects mostly fair-skinned people. It’s often mistaken for acne. While the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no cure, today medical help is available that can control the signs and symptoms of this potentially life-disruptive disorder. Some symptoms include redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead, small visible blood vessels on the face, bumps or pimples on the face and watery or irritated eyes.She also mentions about other supplements that have been shown to help - Nicotinamide (the synthetic version of vitamin B3), copper and low-dose zinc supplements (note: these are not the same as zinc sulphate). But here again, she stresses more on discussing this with a medical professional.
According to her, your diet can play a major role in aggravating or improving your skin condition. A wholesome nutritious diet with little or no low-glycemic foods can do a world of good for skin conditions like rosacea or acne. And it is all the more better if you can identify those foods that are likely to induce or worsen your symptoms of rosacea. Your skin will benefit most certainly if you completely avoid such trigger foods. An occasional tea or coffee is not quite likely to worsen your condition or have any bearing on your skin texture. In fact intake of herbal decoctions like green tea might even help. But excessive intake of coffee/tea, aerated drinks, alcohol should be strictly avoided. It has also been found that by making certain lifestyle changes, such as avoiding hot baths and extremes in temperature also helps in relieving the symptoms. That’s why take foods and drinks, which are at room temperature; do not partake those foods which are steaming hot or ice-cold.
She concludes by saying that by keeping a tab on your diet, incorporating a few lifestyle changes and finding a way to keep stress levels at the minimum you can improve the appearance of the skin tremendously and fight conditions such as rosacea effectively.
Also read this article from Total beauty for ways to tone down the redness and get your beautiful skin back in shape and get rid of rosacea once and for all.
Eliminate bad breath (halitosis) completely by brushing your teeth regularly
If you have been suffering from bad breath lately the reason could just be your lackadaisical attitude towards dental hygiene and not an indication of something severe. So before rushing to try those over-the-counter medications or resorting to home-remedies, just make sure you are not neglecting your mundane regimen of brushing and flossing teeth twice a day.
A 28 day study carried out on 14 adults with chronic bad breath has found out that brushing twice daily with an antibacterial toothpaste containing triclosan and scraping the tongue surface completely eliminated the problem of halitosis. At the beginning and end of the study, researchers measured mouth air levels of odor-causing bacteria and analyzed tongue scrapings for 20 species of bacteria known to cause bad breath. Almost all participants eliminated their halitosis after using this triclosan-containing toothpaste and a tongue cleaner.
Himalaya Neem Face Pack
If you have an oily and acne-prone skin, clay based face packs will work wonders for you. Himalaya Neem Face pack is one such face pack that is highly recommended for pimple-prone skin and in summers. It contains ingredients like neem, turmeric (Haldi) and Multani mitti (fuller’s earth) – all of which are exceedingly beneficial for the skin. While anti-bacterial Neem and Turmeric effectively help to eliminate acne-causing bacteria and prevent recurrence of pimples, Multani mitti (fuller’s earth) has the ability to draw out the impurities and excess sebum from the pores and soothe the skin. Gloves in a bottle: Product Review
I have never had to deal with ‘super dry skin woes’ at any point of time in my life as my skin is extremely oily. It’s only in winters that I really pamper my skin with a luxurious pre-bath oil massage, heavy moisturizers and lotions. This winter, I used Skin MD Natural Shielding lotion and it has worked for me.Botox may travel to the brain & change it too!
There is some scary news for those who turn to Botox as a quick fix to get rid of their forehead wrinkles or crow’s feet. Botox, as we know, is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world.
It is derived from a toxin produced by the bacteria which causes botulism, a lethal food poisoning.
It is derived from a toxin produced by the bacteria which causes botulism, a lethal food poisoning.
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Quarterly Roundup of best posts
A list of best posts from the past three months (January-March 2008). Enjoy!
Beauty
My winter skin and hair care routine
Ease razor bumps with this terrific cucumber-yoghurt soother
When you run out of hair styling cream
Pore shrinking mask recipes from home
Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion: Review
Homemade Anti-wrinkle face masks
Cover your gray with touch-up sticks
Terrific soothers for your feet
4 temporary fixes for your problems
The bizarre snake-spa of Israel
Health
Black pepper may cure vitiligo
Healing powers of French clay and its cosmetic uses
Mehendi (henna) tattoos and allergy
Why scratching an itch provides relief and home remedies to relieve itching
Swimming in over-chlorinated pools can have adverse effects on your skin, hair and teeth
Blue eyed people may have a common ancestor
Can a shampoo session at a beauty salon trigger strokes in the elderly?
Head implants to make a person taller
Short people who yearn to be tall can now become a couple of inches taller through head implants. A cosmetic surgeon in Spain Madrid
Dr de la Cruz, has successfully carried out the operation on 17 patients, who are delighted with the results and the positive difference that it has made in their lives. This operation is a much better and simpler procedure compared to the other traumatic and difficult one involving lengthening of the leg bones. The Clinica La Luz in
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