Tuesday, November 30, 2010
NIHforHealth: Radio: Researchers discover key mutation in acute myeloid leukemia http://bit.ly/hUnGNp
5 Bad Skin Habits That You Need to Quit
5 Bad Skin Habits That You Need to Quit
1. Choosing the Wrong Cleanser
Jennifer Fifer, owner of Tru Skin Clinical Spa in Manhattan, says women often buy high-end exfoliating products and moisturizers, but don't pay attention to what’s actually in them. Choose products with few chemicals, she advises. Avoid those containing SD-40, isopropyl alcohol, a common ingredient that can be an irritant for acne-prone and sensitive skin types, leading to redness, dryness, and in some cases, brown spots and premature aging. Related: What the Heck Causes Adult Acne?
2. Over-Exfoliating
Many products today have alpha hydroxy acids to combat wrinkles and fine lines, but if you mix-and-match too often — for example, an acid-based moisturizer in the morning and an exfoliating cream at night — you run the risk of inflaming your skin.
3. Moisturizing Too Much
Surprisingly, women with dry skin should avoid over-moisturizing, so don't spackle on cream or heavy moisturizers. "It causes more congestion in the long run," says Fifer. "Women would do better to invest in a good humidifier instead, especially if they live in a dry climate." Related: More Tips for Dry Skin
4. Not Washing Your Face Before You Go to Bed
You fall asleep with your makeup on, what's the big deal? "Never, never, never!" says Fifer. Even if it's only a rare occurrence, the problems can cascade into your complexion for a week. To avoid a skin-care nightmare, be sure to wash your face before you head to bed.
5. Wearing Old Makeup
When was the last time you threw out your makeup? Don't hang on to beauty products if you don't use them frequently. Since your fingers are usually your applicator, bacteria build up fast in bottles and in makeup sponges, then end up on your face. As a rule of thumb, Fifer suggestions tossing foundation out after six months.
More from Real BeautyReprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
NIHforHealth: News: The National Database for Autism Research announces its first data release http://bit.ly/f9rr3v
Monday, November 29, 2010
HHSGov: Recently, Secretary Sebelius kicked off National Adoption Day by presiding over a local adoption ceremony. Video here: http://bit.ly/fJTYKL
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Healthy Thanksgiving Food
Top 5 Healthy Holiday Foods www.BehealthConscious.webs.com
Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com
Published in Nov 2005; Updated in Nov 2006
Published in Nov 2005; Updated in Nov 2006
(HealthCastle.com) On average, a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can contain more than 2,000 calories. We often put our focus on what not to eat, but there are still many nutritional goodies in our traditional dinner that we should not overlook.5 Healthy Holiday Foods
- Pumpkin - Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A and also provides fiber. Pumpkin seeds are high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids (the good fats). Pumpkin itself is quite low in calories and is a healthy holiday food. Pumpkin pie, however, becomes a high-calorie food because it's made with eggs, sugar, evaporated milk and baked in a high-fat pie crust. To make a lower-fat pumpkin pie, you may consider using an egg substitute, light cream or low-fat evaporated milk in your recipe. Go for a pie crust with the lowest amount oftrans fat possible. Better yet, try a home-made pie crust recipe that is not made with shortening.
- Cranberries - Cranberries are packed with Vitamin C and also provide a fair amount of dietary fiber and manganese. Cranberries also contain proanthocyanidins, a type of antioxidant that can prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract sometimes causing urinary tract infections.
- Sweet Potato - Sweet Potato is a rich source of antioxidants such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene. Similar to the banana, it is also an excellent source ofpotassium. If you eat the skin, you will also reap the health benefits of fiber, making the sweet potato a healthy holiday food.
- Turkey - In addition to being an excellent source of protein, turkey offers the least amount of fat per serving, among all other meats, if you pass on the skin.
- Green Beans - Green beans are probably one of the healthiest holiday foods out there. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K (important in bone health) and manganese. They also contain a good amount of vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and iron. Green bean casserole in a traditional Thanksgiving meal is rather high in calories as it contains butter, cream of mushroom and cheese. Prepare this dish with lower-fat version of these ingredients such as fat-free cream of mushroom and light butter and you will be able to enjoy the yummy taste without the guilt!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Functional Amino Acids for Better Health
Functional Amino Acids for Better Health
Functional amino acids are being investigated by researchers for their ability to regulate key metabolic pathways and improve humanhealth, growth, development and reproduction.
Building upon current animal research, Dr. Guoyao Wu recommends “nonessential amino acids be provided to humans to prevent chronic disease.”
“Currently in the U.S., more than 60 percent of adults are overweight or obese,” he said. “Globally, more than 300 million adults are obese and more than 1 billion are overweight. Also, a large number of children in the U.S. and other countries are overweight or obese. The most urgent needs of new research in amino acids and health are the roles of functional amino acids in the treatment and prevention ofobesity and its associated cardiovascular dysfunction.”
In addition to arginine, studies have shown that leucine has a strong effect on insulin response as well as sparing muscle during periods of caloric restriction.
Unfortunately, researching the many potential health benefits of amino acids is not a priority for Big Pharma.
They can’t slap a patent on arginine or leucine, so what’s the point of spending the big bucks.
Too bad for us.
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Reference
- Dr. Wu’s study
- Leucine & Metabolic Syndrome
CDC_eHealth: November is National Diabetes Month. Spread the Word. Send others an e-card about prevention. http://is.gd/hEnDF
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Black Women Short Hairstyles Going Natural
Black Women Short Hairstyles Going Natural
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BeHealthConscious spotlightsLaurie is a full-time student, majoring in Business Economics. She loves to paint and take pictures for her photojournalism portfolio. Contributing content is a fun pass time and has provided a rich experience on the web.
Going natural kinky black hair is not difficult to manage as many may have assumed it to be. Caring for natural hair has become easier with the numerous variety of hair products available on the market.
Going natural is a journey that many have documented through photos, videos, forums and interest groups. Information on how to go natural is available on the web with many websites such as Motown girl, nappturality, natural hair digest, treasured locks, curls, african wonders, komaza care, and many more.
Why I went natural
On these various sites you will see story after story of why women have chose to go natural, it is a journey and a look into the lives of black women and the relationship we have with our hair. Many of the challenges are all too familiar from getting the first relaxer as a teen to sitting and getting our hair hot pressed to waiting for hours to get individual braids put in our hair in the summer months.
Set free by becoming a natural curly girl
Going natural has allowed many african american women to become free, set free from the grueling, damaging effects of chemicals and heat on our hair. Many have lived with the embarrassment of having to wear a hat or scarf on ones head when we did not have the money to go to the salon, or the brittle dry hair that would not grow long.
The days I do not like being natural
Some days are just not good for a natural hairstyle, especially if you are in a hurry or have some place to be, the only time I really hate being natural is when I did not prepare my hair the night before with either braid outs, twist outs or plates, because this seems to be the only way to tame the huge growth of curls on my head.
If I forget to add conditioner and moisturizing oil after I wash my hair, it becomes so dry and unmanageable that I just can not stand it. How am I going to make this unruly hair stay in place and look half way decent when I have no time to style it.
Well the cure to those bad hair days is fixed when you learn how to use hats, beanies, scarfs and hair accessories, every natural curly girl needs to have at least one of each to save her on those mornings when your rushing out the door.
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Why my hair is not growing long
Reasons why black woman can not grow long hair
Many african american woman are not understanding why they can not grow long hair. Studies have shown that is not that the hair is not growing. The hair is growing, but it is also facing a lot of drying elements such as blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, hot combs, poor diet, chemical relaxers, mineral oil, braids that are too tight and hair loss. So many factors play a part in the appearance that black hair can not grow.
What you eat in your diet affects hair growth
Once these elements are removed many black women who have chosen to go natural, find that their hair grows fast and long, they are also surprised to find that they have soft manageable curls and healthy looking locks. More women who go natural are also changing their diets to eating healthier and choosing products that are made of natural ingredients.
Learn how to take care of natural curls
Loving and accepting our hair is not an easy task, especially if one has been using straigtening and relaxers all of ones life. We have to re learn how to care for our natural hair. It takes knowledge, learning what is the best way of styling and maintaining our hair in a natural state.
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What will people say if I go natural
Social pressures to wear hair straight
Women from all over the globe has spoke in agreement to the social pressures of having straight hair. Friends and family have had mixed opinions and co-workers have taken sides. The women who decides to go natural is faced with a reality of how much or how little their choice will be accepted among their peers.
What does it say about you if you are natural?
Are you wild, carefree or a rebel? Many women who have went natural talk about how men have responded to short TWA teeny weeny afro, or how they have commented on sisterlocs, two-straned twists, banu knots or afro puffs. The benefits of going natural has been huge. Healthy hair, more retained moisture and a versatility once thought to be only for those wearing their hair straight.
Do you want to be different or fit in?
Being you accepting who you are, loving your hair is the journey of going natural and is the voice of many black women, african american women, biracial women and women of all colors and nationalities who find themselves asking why should they fit into a mold that society, media or mainstream has picked for them as a representation ofbeauty.
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Are you really natural?
What does it mean to be natural? does that mean no chemicals?
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Treat thinning hair with henna
Enhance Hair Thickness
Thick hair tips for thicker fuller hair you can start by what you eat, changing your diet is the key to healthy and shiny hair. it is well known that coconut oil helps hair grow as well as maintain volume, other helpful tips is to use omega 3 fatty acids, by eating more fish or taking supplements.
Harper Bazaar has some great advice for thicker hair strands, first start by letting your hair dry naturally without drying it with blow dryers or flat irons. avoid hair care products that contain alcohol, look for moisturizing and conditioning formulas with essential oils, like olive oil, tea tree oil, rinse hair with cold water when you wash and try using conditioner to wash hair instead of shampoo, use heat protectors by adding serum containing silicone.
Stimulate the scalp with cayenne pepper and leave in conditioner, make sure to apply shea butter on the hair while it is still wet and try henna for making hair soft and stronger.
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