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Archive for June, 2007

ECZEMA

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Atopic dermatitis or eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition and often
causing a lot of discomfort. It usually occurs in families, or where family members
have related allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. Eczema is known
to flare up and disappear for no apparent reason. It is not contagious. It affects
all ages, but it usually appears […]

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DERMATITIS

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

There are several forms of dermatitis, the common inflammation of the skin that causes
redness and swelling, or blistering and intense itchiness.
1. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
2. Contact Dermatitis which comes in two forms:
- Irritant contact dermatitis stems from the chemical effect of substances on the skin, such as
hair dyes, perfumes or plants, detergents and solvents, acids and […]

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ACNE

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

ACNE - commonly called zits, is so common that, among 16- to 17-year-olds, it affects more than 95% of boys and up to 87% of girls. By age 23-25, it has usually disappeared. It occurs in areas where there are lots of oil-producing glands, usually on the face, but it can also affect the shoulders, chest […]

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Diabetes - Who is at risk?

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
by: Larraine Sathicq
Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the pancreas struggles to produce enough insulin (a hormone
necessary for sugar metabolism) or when the insulin that is produced is ineffective.
Lifestyle factors are a major influence on Type 2 Diabetes risk, and so is genetic predisposition.
Changing to a healthier diet […]

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Ginkgo Biloba Research

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Ginkgo Biloba ResearchA number of ginkgo biloba researches have been conducted about this fascinating tree. This is so because this tree has been around for the last 250 million years. And that fact alone makes it rare and unique.
Ginkgo biloba has also been used by people specifically the Chinese for medicinal purposes. This widespread practice […]

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Biloba Ginkgo Plant

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

Biloba Ginkgo PlantBiloba ginkgo plant is the last remaining extant species or existing species of the ginkgos. A number of ginkgo relatives could be found in the fossil record. Collecively known as ginkgoales, these plants date back to the Permina. But it was in the Jurassic age that they attain prominence in number and in […]

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Affect Biloba Ginkgo Side

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Affect Biloba Ginkgo SideBiloba gingko extract is derived from the oldest tree in existence today- the ginkgo tree. This ‘living fossil’ has withstood the harsh and often changing environmental conditions sthroughout the ages to be with us here today. Ginkgo biloba is undoubtedly one phenomenal tree. Because of this, people are looking to the ginkgo […]

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