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It is not completely understood how they form, but there are several theories. One is that stretch marks form simply when the skin is stretched to the point of breaking and a scar is formed. Another interesting theory is that stretch marks are caused by an increased level of glucocorticoids cortisol . Glucocorticoids prevent connective tissues from forming the collagen and elastin fibers need to keep the skin tight, and dermal layer then tears. Some people may be more genetically prone to stretch marks than others. Skin type may be a factor; dryer skin has less elasticity than oily skin, and is more prone to stretch marks. Consider your skin care regimen, and fine-tune it to meet the needs of skin that is damaged, requires cellular repair and the stimulation of collagen and elastin production. Nutrition: An adequate amount of water, vitamins E, C...

Health Risks in Using Your Shampoo Anyone who bathes and wants their hair cleaned uses shampoo. Some shampoos promise your long flowing hair while others make sure that your hair is glowing. These are wonderful sales talk and most people are vain enough to be drawn into it. However, only a few people know that these shampoos have ingredients that are risking their very health every time they use it. Most people do not look at the back of one s shampoo where all different kinds of ingredients are listed. There is various research that has shown that your everyday shampoo have various chemicals in them that could cause serious risks in your health, such as memory loss, eye irritation, skin irritation, hair loss and even cancer. Here are the most common ingredients of a shampoo that can give you health risks and what those health risks are: 1...

When people think of cancer, multiple myeloma MM is not likely to be top of mind. Although it is a rare blood cancer, this aggressive, rapidly progressive disease is the second most common type of blood cancer in the U.S., disproportionately affecting African Americans and the elderly in particular. In fact, MM is one of the top 10 causes of cancer deaths among African Americans. Studies show African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease versus Caucasians, and recent statistics indicate both increasing incidence and younger age of onset. Multiple myeloma causes certain white blood cells, normally responsible for fighting disease, to be overproduced. The buildup of these abnormal cells, known as myeloma cells, causes the growth of tumors that may spread to multiple sites in the body, hence the term multiple myeloma. The...

Farm equipment can amount to thousands of money. They are expensive, but then, you won t be able to operate your farm without them. Even if the machines can last forever when properly chosen and maintained, there is no getting around the fact that they are too costly, discounting even the amount for their upkeep. If you don t want to shell out that much buck, there are several alternatives. For machines with periodic use like machines for pasture mowing, professional help can be availed for a fraction of the machine s cost. You can also borrow equipment from richer neighbors who do have the money to buy those machines. Renting and leasing is also a good option if you are up to shelling out monthly payments, which in time, may amount to more than what the machine costs. But for machines that you would use regularly or even daily for basic farm...

When it comes to childbirth, a large number of women are able to make it to the emergency room or their prearranged birthing centers; however, not all are. While there is a good chance that you will make it to your intended destination, before your baby arrives, what would you do if you couldn t make it. Unfortunately, a large number of expectant parents have no idea. That is why it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with emergency childbirths, just in case. Perhaps, the best way to familiarize yourself with emergency births is by speaking to your pregnancy care physician, whether that professional be your primary care physician, an OBGYN, or a certified nurse midwife. There is a good chance that your pregnancy care provider will briefly touch on the subject of an unexpected birth, but it is important that you know as much as...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where white blood cells suddenly attack healthy tissues, specifically joints and cartilage. There are a few ways to help ease the symptoms, depending on which stage of the disease you are in. If you are in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis there is a new disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug DMARD which has done an excellent job in controlling symptoms. It works best in the initial stages, so if you suspect you may have rheumatoid arthritis, see your doctor as soon as possible. There are other options if you are in later stages of rheumatoid arthritis. These are also helpful if you are still in early stages. One is to use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. This does a great job reducing pain and inflammation. However, these have side effects including heart problems and...

So, what will protect the brain from ageing. You have to eat the right foods. We ve all been told by our parents to eat fish because that is brain food. Our parents were not wrong, but eating certain fish is better for the brain than any old fish. Another advantage to eating food that is good for the brain is that it is also good for the heart. Besides fish, what else should be eaten that will protect the delicate nerve cells and blood-vessels from the damage that often goes hand in hand with ageing. Why not include the foods listed below in your daily diet. Herring, Sardines and Salmon are all oily fishes. The oil we get from these fishes is full of omega 3 fatty acids. Therefore, the more omega 3 there is in the blood the higher the level of serotonin. Serotonin is a mood enhancer. It can give you that feel-good feeling. In a test run by the Rush...

Litvinenko must be regurgitating his sushi from nervousness, because of the attention Litvinenko s refusal to go quietly into that polonium night has evoked around the world. Not to mention the dogged British investigators relentlessly seeking to identify the assassin. Who can forget the photographs of Litvinenko as a handsome young man and then as a terminally poisoned victim, lying in his hospital greens. He made sure he was photographed in the condition he had been reduced to, and he accused President Putin of complicity in his poisoning. Whatever the outcome, the perpetrators have not found the peace they hoped to find in silencing him. And such malefactors may actually think twice before repeating such an ill-advised tactic. So here s to Alexander Litvinenko, clever even in extremis.