Archive for March, 2010

Nose Health Tips

Friday, March 12, 2010 posted by healthy 5:59 am

I have a problem here. Every morning I have a sneezing fit and my nose gets blocked. usually around midday it stops by itself, without the help of medicines. Actually it’s not much of a discomfort, it’s just that I am bit embarrassed to go to campus with a big, red nose everyday. What can I do to stop this?

It seems that you are suffering from rhinitis allergica, an allergic reaction that happens when something irritates the mucous membrane in your nose. For this kind of condition, regular exercise helps. Also avoid places where the air is cold and dry, and stay away from very dusty places. If you still don’t get better, consult with an ear, nose and throat specialist to see if it’s a more serious condition.

When the weather is very hot I usually get a headache and pain around my nose and eyes, and my nose becomes runny. Some say these are symptoms of sinusitis. What is sinusitis, and is it a dangerous condition? What’s the treatment for my kind of condition?

Sinusitis is a condition where there is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the sinuses (chambers) around to the left and right of the nose, or on the forehead between the eyebrows.
That’s why pain in those areas as well as a runny nose are signs that you probably have sinusitis. Sinusitis can be treated, so you’d better see a doctor to see if you really have that condition. The doctor might tell you to have an x-ray photo of your sinuses. The infection and inflammation of the sinuses can easily spread, so it’s better to treat the condition as soon as possible. Readmore…

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Tips on Zit Busting

Thursday, March 4, 2010 posted by healthy 7:11 am

Tips on Zit-Busting
* Wash your face twice daily with a face cleanser that contains no soap and no alcohol (both make the skin drier).
Pat dry, don’t rub. Use scrub face cleanser only once a month.
* Protect your face by wearing a cap or applying sunblock.

* Don’t pick at your face. make sure your helmet strap, cap and other head covering that touch your face are cleaned regularly.
* Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and drink lots of water.
* Choose cosmetic products labeled “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic”. They usually contain less oil.

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Busting the Zit Myth

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 posted by healthy 8:15 am

Chili’s bad. Chocolate’s even worse. Don’t go near them if you want too keep your face zit-free. You have acne? Ugh! Wash that dirty face of yours more often, why don’t you? These are part of the many myths surrounding the embarrassing, annoying, and frustrating problem of acne. But are they true?
By now you probably know already that acne happens because of blockage in the opening of skin pores and oil glands. Pores can get blocked by anything, from dirt, bacteria, to cosmetics and too much oil. But do you know that mail forwarding usa :

When you have acne, it doesn’t mean that you are dirty or don’t take good care of your face. Acne is such a problem when you are in your teen is because … yes, you’re right Article. Hormones!
The stuff that makes guys grow tall and deep-voiced and puts the curves on girls is also responsible for zits. So, no matter how often you wash your face, as long as your hormones are still happily on a rampage, you’re still in danger of erupting in zits. In fact, washing your face too often will only irritate your skin. Bits of your skin get washed up, leaving your skin exposed to bacteria, and this can only mean bad news! Readmore…

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