http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Calcium is a mineral essential for building and maintaining strong bones. It also is a part of energy pathways, helps blood clot, helps relax muscles, and regulates heart contractions and nerve functions. When you aren't consuming enough calcium, your bod... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491325_17.html 19th March 2008 For do-it-yourselfers, a variety of home-use hair removal products are available over the counter. These include shaving creams, foams, and gels; waxes; chemical depilatories; and electrolysis devices. Professionals at beauty and skin care salons and in d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491324_17.html 19th March 2008 Oily hair is a problem that most people deal with at some point, for different reasons. The best way to get rid of your oily hair is to pinpoint the cause of your problem and treat your hair accordingly. It may be worth it to invest in more expensive hair... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491321_17.html 19th March 2008 There has been a lot of interest in the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements, such as vitamin tablets, and their effect on vision. The main focus has been on how vitamins and minerals might affect age-related eye conditions such as age-related ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491320_17.html 19th March 2008 Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that can occur anywhere a vein is close to skin, but they occur most often in the legs. Faulty valves in the veins and weakened and stretched vein walls cause varicose veins to develop. The laser light heats o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491318_17.html 19th March 2008 Infant massage seems to be sweeping the world at the moment - it's popularity has exploded within the last few years, much of which is due to Vimala McClure and the IAIM. But, as with most natural healing techniques, it is by no means a new thing. People ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491317_17.html 19th March 2008 Use an astringent daily to remove excess oils. Don't use an alcohol-based products -- if you strip too much oil from your face, the skin will overcompensate and produce even more oil. When choosing makeup, especially foundation and blush, buy oil-free ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491315_17.html 19th March 2008 A severe respiratory infection in infancy greatly increases the risk of developing asthma," says the study's lead author Mitchell Grayson, M.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Allergy and Immunology. "Less than one in 30 people who don... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491314_17.html 19th March 2008 The most expressive features of your face are eyes! So make them more beautiful and sparkling to get all that special attention you are desperate of. Our vision is one of those wonderful gifts most of us take for granted. The only time we even have cause ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491311_17.html 19th March 2008 Raw milk is milk in its natural (unpasteurized) state. Public health authorities advocate pasteurization to destroy any disease-producing bacteria that may be present. Health faddists claim that it destroys essential nutrients. Although about 10% to 30% o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491308_17.html 19th March 2008 People who notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large amounts on their comb or brush should consult a dermatologist. With correct diagnosis, many people with hair loss can be helped. A dermatologist will evaluate a patient's hair-loss proble... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491305_17.html 19th March 2008 The skin is the body's protective barrier against the environment. We often take our skin for granted. Most people fail to realize that the skin needs daily care just like brushing one's teeth. If the skin is not taken care of properly it can become dry, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491299_17.html 19th March 2008 All of us have tendancy of forming dark circles just under our eyes. You can fix these dark circles by putting just two slices of potato over your eyes for 20 minutes. Trust me, you will be glad with the results once you take off the potatoes After hav... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491297_17.html 19th March 2008 Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's abilit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491295_17.html 19th March 2008 Contrary to popular belief, sun beds are not a safer way to tan. Sun beds emit UVA rays and causing tanning and aging of the skin .They may also be important in the development of melanoma. If you're using a sunbed, you're accelerating the aging of your s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491291_17.html 19th March 2008 Contrary to popular belief, sun beds are not a safer way to tan. Sun beds emit UVA rays and causing tanning and aging of the skin .They may also be important in the development of melanoma. If you're using a sunbed, you're accelerating the aging of your s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491274_17.html 19th March 2008 Typhoid Fever disease is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It is a common diseasein the sub continent and affects all age groups. The poor hygiene conditions, open sanitation habits, flies, sale of exposed food, and illiteracy is responsible... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490356_17.html 14th March 2008 Most of us have different textures of tresses. Beautiful hair must be shiny and healthy. Healthy, glossy, manageable hair reflects light and falls around the face beautifully, is the dream of every woman that is not so difficult to attain after all. The... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490355_17.html 14th March 2008 Sunburn results from too much sun or sun-equivalent exposure. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin ( first-degree burns ). Ultraviolet rays can also cause invisible damage to the skin. Excessive and/or multip... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490350_17.html 14th March 2008 Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Usually a chronically oily skin has boorish pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is required. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490338_17.html 14th March 2008 Your skin mirrors your lifestyle. All men and women like healthy skin all age. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it is very must to keep it as healthy as your heart, lungs and liver. Skin protects us from the extremes of our sorroundings a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490333_17.html 14th March 2008 Pimples are basically a skin disease typical to youth, but it may occur to the people at any age. If a pore gets clogged but stays open, the top may darken and you've got a blackhead. A pimple happens when dead skin and bacteria work their way under liv... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490328_17.html 14th March 2008 Moles is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Moles may occur to the people at any age. The great majority of moles are harmless, but in rare cases, moles may become cancerous. Moles can be flat or raised. They are generally in round or oval a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490325_17.html 14th March 2008 Malaria is a disease transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In spite of India's National Malaria Eradication programme, this disease which had been under control has suddenly made a comeback. The resurgence of malaria is now a heavy b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490322_17.html 14th March 2008 The term "jock itch" typically describes an itchy rash in a man's groin. Although there are many causes of jock itch, this term has become synonymous with tinea cruris, a common fungal infection that affects the groin and inner thighs of men and women. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490320_17.html 14th March 2008 Dry skin is also realted to the person's age as we grow up the skin becomes more drier. Dryness is exacerbated by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, all of which cause the skin to flake, chap and feel tight. This type of skin is tightly... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490318_17.html 14th March 2008 Making the eyes come alive is a real art and like any good artist you will have to first leam the exacting techniques of accurate Brush work and careful .color-blending. Almond shaped eyes are considered to be the ideal. So when making-up eyes, one trie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490311_17.html 14th March 2008 Eczema is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Eczema may occur to the people at any age. Eczema is a specific type of allergic cutaneous manifestation of antigen-antibody reaction. It is characterized by superficial inflammatory oedema of the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490308_17.html 14th March 2008 Dry eye produces discomfort and reduces vision when the tear film becomes chronically table or unavailable thereby leading to dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea. Sometimes, a person with a dry eye will have excess tears running down the cheeks, which... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490307_17.html 14th March 2008 DANDRUF is a very common problem indeed, that of flakes falling from the scalp every time a person combshis/her hair or rubs the head. Dandruf is caused by a commonyeast cell pityresporen ovale which causes an inflammation of the scalp, making it shed f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490301_17.html 14th March 2008 Atypical Moles is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Atypical Moles may occur to the people at any age. While atypical moles are considered to be pre-cancerous (more likely to turn into melanoma than regular moles), not everyone who has atyp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490297_17.html 14th March 2008 Melanoma is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Melanoma may occur to the people at any age. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer hich usually starts in the skin, either in a mole or in normal-looking skin. About 7000 people in the UK are diagno... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489766_17.html 12th March 2008 Heat Rash Information Although having a heat rash is common, it is likely not as common as many parents believe, who tend to call any red rash their kids have when it is hot outside a heat rash. Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash usua... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489762_17.html 12th March 2008 Hand Dermatitis is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Hand Dermatitis may occur to the people at any age. Hand dermatitis varies in severity. It may affect the backs of the hands, the palms or both sites. Often it starts as a mild intermitte... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489758_17.html 12th March 2008 The treatment of acne by the administration of salves or ointment does not serve any purpose. 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If you try to do things the other way round, you might wipe the concealer off when applying your foundation? To disguise under-eye darkness, gently pat con... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489735_17.html 12th March 2008 The term 'scarring' means a fibrous process in which new collagen is laid down to cure an injury. It is basically common in acne conglobata and acne fulminans. It can also be a long term result of infantile acne. Acne breakouts are caused by a various e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489727_17.html 12th March 2008 Cleansing is a very vital part of beauty and skin care. We are living in a very polluted environment, today. The dust, grime and impurities in the atmosphere play havoc with the skin. It is, therefore, extremely important to clean the skin, every night.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489722_17.html 12th March 2008 Applied properly, foundation can make any complexion seem healthy and flawless. The aim is to leave the skin looking as natural and unmade-up as possible. Before you start, think hard about your complexion, as you may not need to apply base over the ent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489720_17.html 12th March 2008 Appetite changes are common with cancer and cancer treatment. Poor appetite has a multitude of causes, but the most likely cause lies in the digestive tract and nearby organs. Individuals with poor appetite or appetite loss may eat less than usual, not ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489717_17.html 12th March 2008 The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Most acidity... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489714_17.html 12th March 2008 Cholesterol is one of the body's fats. Cholesterol levels in the blood rise slightly with age, and women generally have a higher HDL-cholesterol level than men. Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans. Cholesterol is naturally prese... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489711_17.html 12th March 2008 Food Poisoning is defined as a condition resulting from eating contaminated foods or consuming poisoned berries, mushrooms etc. The commonest cause of food poisoning is stale decomposed food which is contaminated by bacteria. Food poisoning is define... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489705_17.html 12th March 2008 Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars. The exect causes of acne are not known. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489700_17.html 12th March 2008 Calcium is a mineral essential for building and maintaining strong bones. It also is a part of energy pathways, helps blood clot, helps relax muscles, and regulates heart contractions and nerve functions. When you aren't consuming enough calcium, your bod... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489642_17.html 12th March 2008 For do-it-yourselfers, a variety of home-use hair removal products are available over the counter. These include shaving creams, foams, and gels; waxes; chemical depilatories; and electrolysis devices. Professionals at beauty and skin care salons and in d... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489641_17.html 12th March 2008 Oily hair is a problem that most people deal with at some point, for different reasons. The best way to get rid of your oily hair is to pinpoint the cause of your problem and treat your hair accordingly. It may be worth it to invest in more expensive hair... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489639_17.html 12th March 2008 There has been a lot of interest in the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements, such as vitamin tablets, and their effect on vision. The main focus has been on how vitamins and minerals might affect age-related eye conditions such as age-related ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_489638_17.html 12th March 2008