Archive for June, 2010



  • New Computer Boosts Hope For IVF
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    New Computer Boosts Hope For IVF
    The concept of IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is soon catching up to be one of the preferred methods for women to try and conceive. Once other methods of treatment with regards to infertility have failed, women can look to this method. IVF falls under the category of assisted reproductive technology. A Brief Run Through - The entire process will include aspects like hormonal controlling of the woman’s ovulation. The ova (eggs) will be removed from the woman’s ovaries and sperm will be allowed to fertilize it in a fluid medium. Once the egg is fertilized, it is transferred to the uterus of the patient, in the hope that it will culminate in a successful pregnancy. The first successful IVF delivery happened in the year 1978. The New Computer And How It Helps - It was noticed that almost 90% of the women undergoing IVF treatments  [...]
    Posted at June 29th, 2010 | Pregnancy
  • GETTING CONTROL OF ALLERGIES
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    GETTING CONTROL OF ALLERGIES
    Do you know how allergies work? The first step in the chronology would be to come in contact with an allergen, as they’re called. They are the items or the factors that you are allergic to. They are in the form of small particles – pollens, molds and animal dander to name a few. The easiest method to control allergies, then, is to avoid contact with the allergen. This can be done when you’re aware of what your child is allergic to. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT ALLERGEN IS THE TRIGGER FOR MY CHILD? The simplest way to answer this question would be to use just one simple concept – OBSERVATION. Observe your child when he/she gets an allergic reaction. You could, alternatively, keep a diary that clues you in about the commonalities between several allergy attacks. By doing so, you will be able to figure out what allergen is playing the  [...]
    Posted at June 24th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • ANIMAL HELP FOR ARTHRITIS
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    ANIMAL HELP FOR ARTHRITIS
    When I first read Harry Potter, and heard about the healing powers of the phoenix tears, I was but amazed. As the book claimed, the tears of this bird has immense healing capabilities. It has the power to heal any injury of the person, even if he/she is almost at the brink of death.  Fawkes, the magical phoenix, produced his tears to heal the protagonist in the first book of the Harry Potter series, which was named ‘Chamber of Secrets’. Coming back to the real world, you may be surprised to know that even our little more common friends from the wild are capable of healing more than you can ever imagine. Take a look at these hidden powers of the animal kingdom that can help you combat various forms of arthritis along with other problems. EMU OIL Effective against – Osteoarthritis, sore joints, bruises and cuts of  [...]
    Posted at June 22nd, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • IS YOUR CITY ON THE TOP TEN LIST OF FITTEST CITIES???
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    IS YOUR CITY ON THE TOP TEN LIST OF FITTEST CITIES???
    The American Fitness Index, which is a signature program created in partnership with the Wellpoint Foundation, came out with the results of a survey that it conducted independently. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this survey has revealed the results of how America’s largest metropolitan areas fared in the survey. While ranking 50 communities by their fitness levels, obesity rates and exercise rates, the results that came out were surprising. Although San Frisco came in at #8, it was seen to have the lowest obesity rate at 1.8 on the ranking scale (with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest). Minneapolis that came in at the # 3 position, was the winner with the highest exercise rate category. Do you think your city made it to this elite list? Read on to find out. # 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. Obesity –  [...]
    Posted at June 17th, 2010 | News
  • NAIL CARE MYTHS BUSTED
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    NAIL CARE MYTHS BUSTED
    Don’t you sometimes wonder how some women seem to have the most gorgeous looking nails in the world? Take a moment off from whatever else it is that you’re doing right now; and take a good long look at your nails. Do they look happy or sad? If you answer the latter, it’s of utmost importance that you read on. Maybe some of your nail care routines are not really as beneficial as you may believe them to be. Myth # 1 Using polishes with hardeners in them can make my nails stronger. Busting the myth These polishes will lead to nail stiffness, which will lead to your nails being brittle under trauma. The best way to go about growing stronger nails would be to keep them moisturized all the time. Nails are exposed to harsher realities than they can deal with – detergents and chemicals to name a few. Most of the moisturizers available  [...]
    Posted at June 15th, 2010 | Beauty & Skin Care
  • Motion Sickness
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    Motion Sickness
    You’re finally going to meet your girlfriend’s father. He’s invited you fishing with the family. You dress up in your best clothes (for fishing) and off you go. You step into the boat, and smile your best smile. But something changes when the boat starts rocking. Your insides begin to churn. ‘What’s happening to me?’ you ask yourself. But it’s too late. You’ve thrown up all over your best clothes and her’s and her father’s too. What caused it? The answer is simple. You suffer from motion sickness. What is motion sickness? Motion sickness is defined as the ‘normal response to real, perceived or even anticipated movement’. Motion sickness can strike anywhere and at anytime – when you’re on a moving boat, train or airplane; or even when you’re in a car; Jumping onto that amusement park ride can also get  [...]
    Posted at June 10th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Menopause – The beginning of the end!
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    Menopause – The beginning of the end!
    No woman in the world is left unaffected by menopause. However, the way women react to it depends on the culture that they belong to. There is no universality to the condition, but it definitely marks the end of one phase of the woman. UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSE It is of utmost importance that you understand this – Menopause is absolutely normal. It is defined as the final menstruation period. It is generally confirmed after a woman has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months. This condition is associated with the reduced functioning of the ovaries, which is caused by natural causes such as aging. Lower levels of hormones like estrogen are being produced by the body at this stage. It, thus, marks the end of fertility in a woman. She is no longer of childbearing capacity. The average age for menopause is around 51. The years between  [...]
    Posted at June 8th, 2010 | Women Health
  • All you need to know about ‘EPIDURAL’
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    All you need to know about ‘EPIDURAL’
    Around 80% of women in America get some form or the other of medical pain relief during childbirth. When Victoria Beckham a.k.a Posh Spice of the Spice girls chose to get drugged on her ‘D’ day, the media dubbed it as ‘too posh to push’. What do you mean by the term ‘epidural’? The term is short for ‘epidural anesthesia’. These are generally injected using catheters that are placed into the epidural space. The injection is meant to cause a loss of sensation as well as a loss of pain. It does so by blocking the transmission of signals to the brain; which otherwise take the route of the nerves in or around the spinal cord. When are epidurals used? When a woman is around 40 weeks pregnant, she will begin experiencing labor pain. This will signify that the time for the delivery of the baby is coming upon her soon. To  [...]
    Posted at June 3rd, 2010 | Pregnancy
  • Hair care during monsoon
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    Hair care during monsoon
    It is essential to take care of your hair in the monsoons. Washing, conditioning, and massaging your hair with oil are the ways to look after your hair. Rains are welcomed after scorching summers. Well, sometimes rains also bring troubling time for hair. They spoil the beauty of hair and thus, it is essential to take some efforts. Washing: It is very important to wash your hair on every alternative day. Do not avoid washing your hair even if they are slightly wet due to rains. Always wash your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner, after you get wet in rainwater. At first let your wet hair dry and then opt for washing. Do not use a hair dyer for drying your hair. Hair dyer will worsen the condition of your hair. It will make hair more dry and rough. Hence, dry your hair naturally with soft and clean towel. Massaging: Regularly massage  [...]
    Posted at June 1st, 2010 | Beauty & Skin Care
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