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Studies Show Carbohydrate Overload Can Lead To Acne Outbreaks

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:57:28 +0000

In another study, researchers implicate the high levels of refined carbohydrates (such as bread and cereals) in teenage acne. Following a similar rationale, they suggest that high levels of blood sugars increase the levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which leads to excess production of male hormones. These male hormones then trigger acne outbreaks.

What Are Good Acne Medications?

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:45:27 +0000

Topical retinoids are there as potent acne medicines to consider. They can be applied to treat acne ranging from mild to moderately severe. It is interesting to know that this acne medicine is a derivative of vitamin A and is deemed by many as a cornerstone in the treatment of acne.

Consult Your Doctor Before Using Vitamin A

beckygelber@comcast.net — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:12:35 +0000

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Fish Oils Can Reduce Sun Allergy

beckygelber@comcast.net — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:11:00 +0000

The research consisted of a group of 42 healthy people being given a fish oil supplement that would be the equivalent of three portions of oily fish a week.
A group of people who previously suffered from sun allergy doubled their defense after 6 months.These groups were measured against a third group who had been given olive oil which had no effect.

What Causes Bladder Infections (UTIs)?

ang@goodroots.ca — Thu, 10 May 2007 14:44:03 +0000

Nearly 85% of UTIs are caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli — for short. When the bacteria pass through the urethra (the narrow urine canal that connects the bladder to the outside), they can get inside the bladder and cause an infection. Some females get urinary tract infections more frequently, this may be because of the differences in the shape and length of the urethra in different people. A female with a shorter urethra may get more UTIs. Most women’s urethras are only about 40mm long. That’s about 1 and ½ inches. Males generally get fewer UTIs than females because they have longer urethras.

Lowering Your LDL Cholesterol Level

Editor — Sat, 05 May 2007 06:56:28 +0000

If you can successfully decrease your LDL cholesterol, you will successfully decrease your overall level of cholesterol. Many studies have shown that by decreasing cholesterol you are also decreasing your chance of having a heart attack. This is something that everybody should take very seriously. The bottom line is that the more LDL cholesterol in your bloodstream, the better chance you have of a heart attack. To take this a step further, if you currently have heart disease, you can greatly increase your overall health by lowering your LDL cholesterol count.