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Girls, Puberty and Acne
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Girls go through many physical and psychological changes during puberty. These changes include body composition, fat distribution, menstruation, growth spurts, body and facial hair growth, body odor and skin changes. The body physically changes as the fat tissue increases in the hips, thighs, and breasts producing the typical hourglass shape of females. With all these changes going on, what effect does acne have on girls during puberty?
The Cigna Dental Plan
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Medicine
- Unrated
Ever tried combining the best from both the sides? You don't need to trade-off anything. Yes, the best benefits and the best rates.
Essential Nutrients Missing From Your Diet
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Nutrition
- Unrated
There are several essential nutrients missing from the diets most people eat. Replacing them with vitamin supplements doesn't make up for the synergistic effects of nutrients found in food.
Questions You Should Ask About Plastic Surgery
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
It's not surprising that plastic surgery has been gaining in popularity in recent years. Popular television shows and celebrity surgeries have de-stigmatized plastic surgery to the point where it is considered an attainable and reasonable means of improving appearance for almost anyone.
Dental Insurance from AARP
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Medicine
- Unrated
Did you know that dental problems are the ones that affect more number of people in the world than any body else.
The Benefits of Using Sunless Tanning Lotions
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Sunless tanning lotions are a safe and easy for many individuals to develop a natural looking tan. Sunless tanning lotions were first developed in the late 1980's and the products have changed a lot since then.
Understanding The 3 Basic Types of Hearing Loss
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Our ears have these two main functions; allowing us to both hear and maintain our balance. However, throughout the duration of a lifetime, the hearing function of our ears become worn out and less effective. In fact, one of three adults over the age of 65 has a hearing loss and half of seniors over the age of 75 have a hearing loss. Such loss is commonly due to over-exposure to noise, heredity or both.
Acne - The Many Types, Causes and Treatments
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
The very first thing you must realize when trying to cure your acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is important because it gives insight into what may have actually caused the acne outbreak to begin with. And of course, once you know exactly what it is that triggers the acne, you have a leg up on either preventing it from happening again, or effectively treating it as it occurs.
Easy Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Shiny Locks!
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Who doesn't feel better on a 'good hair day'? Sometimes they come right out of the blue - often just as soon as you make up your mind to get a new cut or color because you can't do anything else with it! Why is it so hard to get your hair to do what you want?
Treating Arthritis - Naturally
- By Nicky Pilkington
- Published 04/15/2008
- Medicine
- Unrated
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it down.
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