Annoying Stretch Marks Stretch marks are caused by overextension of the collagen, which is the fiber under the skin They usually appear because of pregnancy, excessive weight gain and obesity The bad news is that they are not supposed to disappear The breaking process goes like this, as the fiber tears, you may see a thin red line that eventually turns white as it heals Technically speaking, this is scar tissue, in such thin and hard to handle layers that it would be impossible to remove through surgery ...

Acid Reflux - Part 1 - Introduction Acid reflux occurs when one of two closures, or "sphincters," in the esophagus fail to remain sealed after food and/or liquid pass through them on the way to one's stomach The two sphincters are located at each end of the esophagus The first one is at the top, directly behind the larynx and pharynx The second one is at the bottom, directly above the stomach There are two forms of acid reflux - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux ...

Anxiety - Naturally Of Course What causes anxiety? Well if we all knew that wouldnt life be a bed of roses Being able to nip it in the bud (excuse the pun) before it causes the damage it is capable of like interfering and preventing a person from leading a normal life There are many different theories behind the cause but because each of us differ it makes it more difficult to pin point the specific reason behind its beginning Losing control of your thoughts and actions ...

Get That Pregnancy If you have being trying to conceive, understanding some basics about the reproductive system would go along way in aiding your course Normally, at the mid period of every menstrual cycle, a woman is said to 'ovulate' This is the release of the female egg, which the male sperm must come in contact with, before fertilization and then conception can take place The day you start your menstrual flow is counted as the first day of the cycle Averagely, on the 14th day, ovulation takes place ...

Wavefront Lasik Makes Splash In Eye Surgery Did you know that traditional eye examinations are designed to detect just two corneal abnormalities - cylindrical and spherical? A cylindrical corneal abnormality results in astigmatism, while a spherical abnormality results in myopia and hyperopia (near sightedness and farsightedness) Eye surgeons now have available a new technology that makes vision correction more precise It's called "wavefront" To correct poor vision Lasik eye surgery has become the popular choice Lasik surgery links the condition of the patient's visual system to the Lasik laser ...

Go Bra-less And Be Free From Breast Cancer The increasing rate of breast cancer has changed so many things about how an average lady should dress, eat or live It is estimated that every two minutes someone is diagnosed with breast cancer and every thirteen minutes some dies as a result of breast cancer This is an alarming record It has also been shown that breast cancer tends to be higher in cultures where bras are worn frequently compared to where bras are absent In a report ...

5 Big Reasons To Consider Using Lutein Supplements 5 Big Reasons to Consider Using Lutein What if I told you there was a nutrient that afforded a broad range of protectionfrom possibly warding off certain types of cancer, to protecing against bad cholesterol, to alleviating arthritis aches, to countering free radical damage and, most famously of all, to protecting and preserving the vision of the eyes? Such a nutrient does indeed exist, and what you've just read are 5 big reasons to consider using lutein supplements that supply an ...

Extended Wear Contact Lenses - What Are The Benefits? Contact lenses that you can put in and wear continuously for many days are the dream of many contact lens wearers No fuss about cleaning, storing , inserting or removing them -sounds convenient, doesn't it? But is it safe? Find out if extended wear contacts are right for you How do extended wear contact lenses work? Most contact lenses are daily wear - you wear them during the day and take them out for the night Lenses have ...

Halitosis - A Foul Smell From Your Mouth Halitosis also known as bad breath is one of the problems which many people face It gives out a disgusting feeling when you encounters such a person with bad breath The origin of the word halitosis is derived from a Latin word Bad breath as we must have learnt in school is that, if we do not brush our teeth properly they will rot due to the bacteria Rotten food in your mouth just makes things worse But ...

Types Of And Causes Of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is not a disease it is a condition Cerebral refers to the brain and palsy means weakness or lack of muscle control In addition, cerebral palsy is not a single problem, but a complex disease in which virtually all brain cell types could need repair Approximately 90 percent of all cases are caused by brain injury during the prenatal period (before labor begins) This condition is caused by damage to brain cells that control the movement of muscles ...