BRONZED LOOK is greatly in fashion among young women in UK but it is becoming a health risk for them.
Sunbathing could help them to gain the bronzed looks but that facility is not available on regular basis due to weather conditions, therefore the best alternative could be sunbeds
Young girls started using sunbeds. But it was quite late when they realized that their delicate skin could easily be damaged by the sun. The intensity of UV rays in some sunbeds can be 10 times stronger than the midday sun. It was harming their skin and putting them to the risk of skin cancer, leading to malignant melanoma.
Jenna Gurney was just 21 when she discovered she had a malignant melanoma.
“I had this mole on my stomach and it just looked a little bit different and a bit flaky.
“I went to my GP and he advised I had it removed. I was later told it was a malignant melanoma.”
Doctors also tested Jenna’s lymph nodes, but luckily the cancer had not spread.
“On average I used a sunbed twice a week. I wanted a tan all year round. It was just what we did. All my friends did it.”
Jenna, who is 28 now, says she uses false tan if she wants to look brown.
“My message to young girls is ‘don’t use sunbeds at all, and stay safe in the sun - use your suncream.”
Excessive exposure to UV damages the DNA in skin cells which increases the risk of skin cancer and makes skin age faster.
Deadly skin cancer is the third most common cancer after that of the breast and cervix among the grown up ladies.
Cancer Research UK has advised everybody to stay away from sunbeds and use a high factor sun lotion in the sun.
Adopted from an article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7989214.stm
Baby’s teeth cells can behave like stem cells. They will multiply and remain alive in culture for months. They will differentiate into a variety of other types of cells, including nerve-like cells, dentin, bone and fat cells.
In 2003, Dr. Songtao, a pediatric dentist and stem cell researcher, rushed the newly broken tooth of his 6-year old daughter to the lab, extracted the pulp, broke it apart into individual cells, and placed the cells in a Petri dish with culture medium. After incubating the dish in a hot, humid environment with ample oxygen, some of the tooth cells started to grow.
Since then, a handful of private dental pulp labs have sprung up, giving parents an opportunity – for a price – to store their children’s baby teeth in order to ensure that the stem cells are available should their child develop a life-threatening illness years down the road.
As Dr. Matzilevich notes, Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), the type that are found in dental pulp, have been shown to differentiate into a variety of other cell types including cardiac, muscle, bone, cartilage, nerve and fat tissues. “While future regenerative therapies and treatments for disease still need to be thoroughly researched and approved by the FDA, we are making incremental progress. MSCs harvested from bone marrow are currently being used in human trials; animal testing has shown significant progress in regenerating teeth with dental pulp stem cells; and human trials using these stem cells will soon be underway. Ultimately, the decision to bank one’s dental pulp is a personal one, and it is our mission to ensure that it is also an informed one.”
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Article adopted with courtesy from: http://www.worldhealth.net/news/baby_teeth_may_one_day_be_a_life-saver_s
It surely sounds different. But we have to consider the fact that last 80 years have reported increased number of Breast cancer cases in view of increased usage of Bras.
Following points need our attention:
1. There is an increased temperature around the breast due to regular usage of bras.
2. The blood circulation is restricted. It affects the draining of toxins and lymph flow in the breast.( The American Cancer Society suggests that you exercise for 45 to 60 minutes 5 or more days a week. Exercise improve blood circulation)
3. Bras do not prevent sagging. It makes sagging worst. Ligaments which support the breast get weaker due to regular usage of bras. Without bras, the ligaments get strong enough to become perkier – naturally.
4. Thin straps of the bras are the basic reasons to cause back and shoulder pain. Bra-free can make out the improvement.
5. Large breasted women may experience less pain in the breast if they go without bras for a period of time.
Going ‘Bra free’ could be like reclaiming your right to feel the best and healthiest for your body since you have the right to dress and groom your bodies – most comfortable.
Adopted from: http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-I-Go-Bra-Free
Would you love to take a cruise but you’re worried sick about getting seasick? Cruising is a wonderful way to travel, and you shouldn’t deny yourself a fabulous cruise because of a ‘what if?’. With a little information and preparation, you should be able to have a wonderful cruise experience.
Basically, seasickness is caused by an inner ear imbalance. Remember spinning yourself until you were dizzy when you were a little kid? Seasickness is the result of the same kind of sensitivity to motion. Dizziness, headache, nausea and ultimately vomiting are the most common symptoms.
Most people can manage their discomfort with a little help from natural and medical sources. There are a few general rules, though. Prevention is nine tenths of the cure, so here are a few tips to make your time aboard more comfortable.
1. Avoid greasy and spicy foods. Eat and drink lightly for the first few days. Okay, we all know that cruises are known for their ample and delicious meals. From eggs Benedict and artichoke and goat cheese omelets in the morning to the midnight chocolate buffet, the temptation to indulge is always knocking. Some folks even pack their ‘buffet’ pants, you know, the kind with the elasticized waist, anticipating a little bit of a weight gain. But to keep the queasiness in check, take it easy in the dining room in the early part of your cruise. Save the real indulgences for when you get your sea legs.
2. Focus on the horizon. Get lots of fresh air. When your head starts to spin and your stomach follows suit, get on deck. Gaze at the horizon, which is the only thing that isn’t moving. Relax if you can. Leave your anxiety and stress behind on the dock.
3. Stay busy. If you are able to be active, participate in some light activities such as walking and shuffleboard and practicing your golf swing.
4. Natural remedies. Ginger is one of nature’s best anti-nauseatreatments. Drink a cup of ginger tea, eat a piece of candied ginger, or suck on a ginger lozenge. Even some pickled ginger from the sushi buffet will help. Other food items known to be helpful are dry crackers, carbonated colas, and peppermint. Acupressure bands, stretchy cuffs with a ball-type pressure point that you wear on your wrists, help some people avoid seasickness.
5. Medication. Motion sickness has long been treated with over the counter medications like Dramamine, Gravol, and Bonine. If you have a tendency toward motion sickness, consult with your physician before your cruise and take his or her advice as to which particular medication is best for you.
With these tips, you should enjoy a comfortable and seasick-free cruise.
Article by Kathy Taylor, June 9, 2009
Courtesy- http://livingbetterlonger.net/health.html
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