Do you know of any child that has suffered an ear infection? By the age of two, 66% of children will have had a bout with ear infections, more specifically middle ear infections known as acute otitis media. Acute otitis media (AOM) is usually a complication of an upper respiratory infection. During a cold or flu, bacteria may infiltrate the ear and cause swelling. The swelling will then block the openings of the ear and inhibit drainage. As a result, painful inflammation sets in. The lack ...

Ann Louise Gittleman, a certified clinical nutritionist specializing in weight loss says… “The right kind and the right amount of fat will help you lose weight effortlessly and painlessly without becoming preoccupied with dieting”. 1. Omega-3 fats Omega-3 fats help you burn fat by helping your body respond better to a hormone called Leptin (Leptin is the Greek word for thin) and… Leptin tells your body (your brain) to suppress your appetite making you eat less so you can maintain or lose weight and… Leptin increases ...

These days, hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health problem among people across the world. Even children are quite familiar with this problem, as they find most of their family members are facing the same problem. Irrespective of being a common health problem seen among people, most of us are yet to take it seriously. Even, many of us do not care to make ourselves aware about certain necessary facts about hypertension, which can even save ones life in a particular time. Hypertension is a health problem, ...

Making your own homemade beauty products is much easier than you’d think. The recipes that you find on this site are easy to follow along and use mostly common household products. Aphrodite Apple Mask – 1 T Applesauce, 1 T Wheat Germ Purée apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to form a paste. Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes. Tone then moisturize. Grape Cleanser Recipe – Grape juice makes an excellent ...

Cellulite is made up of fatty tissue deposits under the skin. It gives the skin a dimpled appearance and is most prominent on the thighs and buttocks. There are several theories as to why people get cellulite but there is no definite reason. Many manufacturers sell products that claim to diminish the appearance of cellulite. Some of these cellulite reduction products works and some dont. Topical products are not the answer to removing cellulite. Nothing short of a surgical procedure can eliminate the appearance of cellulite. But products and ...

For more than 4,000 years, coconut water has been revered as a natural source of nutrition, wellness, beauty and hydration. In times of famine and war, coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid and saved many lives. It’s the only natural substance that can be safely injected into the human blood stream. Now modern science has validated its effectiveness, especially as a natural sports drink. Now being touted as a natural energy drink, coconut water has been used for centuries in the treatment of dehydration. ...

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in July 2008 compared three popular dietary patterns to see which one is most effective for weight loss and health benefits (including changes in cholesterol values). This study is interesting because it is one of the first to look at how these diets affect health parameters over a two-year term. The Diet Details: Three hundred and twenty-two overweight individuals (86% of whom were male) participated in this Israeli study comparing three dietary patterns for their effects on weight loss ...

The Atkins weight loss program was designed and developed by Dr. Atkins. The diet works on the premise that one should reduce the intake of carbohydrates. This plan is now recognized as a popular means of weight loss. Exercise is not part of this program, but one can continue with low to moderate exercises to complement the diet. The Diet aims at reducing the intake of processed and refined food and substituting it with nutritious, low carbohydrate intake. The diet is based on the assumptions that ...