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What Is an Oriental Spa?

An Oriental spa (also called an Asian spa) is more than a massage parlor with an Asian theme. Oriental spas use ancient health and wellness practices to attend to the whole being of their guests: b...
Types of Skin Discoloration Diseases

...cytes and subsequently change your skin color.
Detox Foot Bath Process

...ating claims surrounding some foot-bath therapies, according to KSL Channel 5 in Salt Lake City.
How Is Melanoma Skin Cancer Treated?

... arise after undergoing changes such as color or size on an existing mole, the Mayo Clinic explains. There may be itching, bleeding or swelling. Melanoma needs to be treated as soon as possible ...
Foods to Decrease LDL Cholesterol

LDL, also known as low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol, plays a major role the health of the body. If too much of it flows through the bloodstream, it can gather along the arterial walls,...
Alternate Treatments for ADHD

AAttention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by learning and behavioral disorders. Alternative treatments for this condition include non-drug solutions for treating...
Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

As your body ages, your skin may lose its youthful glow from dehydration and loss of elasticity. Wrinkles form, spots show up and a dry, scaly texture often replaces the baby-soft skin that make yo...
5 Things You Need to Know About Melanoma

A diagnosis of malignant melanoma doesn't have to be fatal. When caught early, this form of skin cancer is completely curable. Assess yourself for risk factors linked to melanoma. Do you have fare...
3 Ways to Notice Signs of Vaginosis

Burning when you urinate is a frequent sign of vaginosis, especially if that burning lasts more than a couple of days. However, this is a common symptom for several sexually transmitted diseases, ...
Skin Disorders Which Cause Peeling

Itchy skin conditions can rage in severity from mild and irritating to severe and debilitating. According to the Mayo Clinic, learning as much as you can about the condition and researching various...
CoolTouch Laser for Acne

CoolTouch lasers, manufactured by Roseville, Calif.-based CoolTouch Inc. and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003 to treat acne, target the sebaceous glands where acne lesions ...
Disorders of the Integumentary System

The integumentary system is composed of the skin and such component parts as the underlying fat and nerves. Sometimes, certain infections or conditions can lead to skin problems. The skin may turn ...
3 Ways to Spot Signs of Rheumatic Fever

Most cases of rheumatic fever start out as strep throat infections. Doctors aren't sure what the exact connection is yet, but any case of strep throat that is left untreated carries the risk of de...
How to Make a Wig Hairpiece

... also serve as a cheaper alternative to therapies for restoring hair, such as a hair transplants. Wigs are usually custom made and expensive. You might feel embarrassed to enter a hair replaceme...
A List of the Bad Effects of Smoking

The American Cancer Society (ACS) indicates that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It states that 23.7 percent of people 25 to 44 years old were current s...
Natural Treatment of Prostate Cancer

... progresses slowly, so although natural therapies cannot cure prostate cancer, adding the following nutrients to your diet can help to further slow the progress or even prevent cancer before it ...
5 Things You Need to Know About Melasma

Now that summer is nearly over for many of us, it is time to look in the mirror and take stock of the damage that has been done. During the summer, women with darker skin often develop a common ski...
Ziana and Acne

...tion of these agents, because many oral therapies have adverse effects.
Herbs That Inhibit Cancer Cells

Cancer begins when abnormal cells grow out of control. As cells in the body begin to die out, they divide and new cells grow to replace the dying ones. But cancerous cells do not replace themselves...
The Best Treatment for Acne Scars and Discoloration

...itive results on both acne scars and discoloration. Some are far less costly than others, but still improve the appearance of your skin.
Herbs for Cancer Treatement

Although the allopathic medical community has been diligently working on effective cancer treatments for decades, treatment options have changed little over the years. The conventional approach inc...
How to Cure Vitiligo

...melanocytes (cells responsible for your color) die and you can lose the color in your skin, eyes and hair. White patches begin to form on your skin and the tissues inside your mouth can also lig...
5 Things You Need to Know About Hair Color

Consult hair color charts on beauty websites or ask your hair colorist before dying your hair. Just because it looks good on the box doesn't mean it'll look good on your head. You can try on wigs ...
How to Remove a Birthmark

...one portion of the skin being unusually colored. Red birthmarks are typically the result of extra blood vessels being present somewhere near the skin's surface. In general, birthmarks are a cosm...
Help Reduce Stretch Marks After Pregnancy

Stretch marks, which are known to doctors as striae, are small scars in the skin that occur when skin has been stretched. Pregnancy is a common cause of stretch marks, because the skin around the s...
How to Reduce Stretch Marks After Pregnancy

For nine months of pregnancy, you did everything right--you watched your diet, (most of the time) exercised faithfully and gained the recommended amount of weight. However, despite your best effor...
3 Ways to Relieve Stress

Practiced since ancient times in the Hindu and Buddhist religions, japa meditation differs from other meditation forms in that it involves repeating a mantra. While the true purpose of japa medita...
Does Photo Rejuvenation Infrared LED Light Therapy Work?

Infrared LED light therapy uses concentrated beams of light to help remove skin blemishes, especially on the face. In general, infrared light therapy uses a combination of red light and infrared li...
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

...wn clinically as "striae," are purplish colored lines that can form on the stomach, legs, thighs, butt and breasts. They appear on the body when you gain a lot of weight in a short amount of tim...
What Is IPL Hair Removal?

IPL hair removal is considered a form of laser hair removal. It uses what is known as a flash lamp to remove unwanted hair. Any areas of the skin containing unwanted hair are subjected to the inten...
What Are the Benefits of Art Therapy for Children?

Art therapy may be one of the most valuable tools of discovery in helping children deal with mental and emotional stress. When you suspect a child might be suppressing emotions or having challenges...
Eye Exercises for Lazy Eye

Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a condition of the eye that can cause vision loss and lessen depth perception. Usually a person will only experience one lazy eye. Eyesight is affected in both eyes as th...
Menopause Hormone Treatments

Menopause is the end of a woman's reproductive ability. As the ovaries stop producing eggs, estrogen levels decrease and eventually reach a minimum in the blood. These changing hormone levels can c...
Side Effects of Radation for Breast Cancer

Radiation is a form of cancer treatment that directs high-energy rays at the body. The goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells, and a radiologist directs the beam of radiation at the specific bod...
What Are the Effects of Radiation for Cancer?

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that acts to both kill cancer cells and shrink the size of tumors. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), approximately half of all indivi...
What Are Light Therapy Facials?

Referred by many different names, a light therapy facial is often called an intense pulsed light facial or IPL. It is also known as a light laser, photo laser or foto facial. Light therapy facials ...
5 Things You Need to Know About Photodynamic Therapy for Acne

...tance to topical antibiotics. Different colors of light treat two symptoms of mild or moderate acne. A doctor can use a blue light, which kills the bacteria that cause acne or a red light to red...
Side Effects of Radiation for Brain Cancer

Radiation therapy is one type of treatment for brain cancer and can be used as the primary treatment in conjunction with surgery or to relieve any symptoms that the tumor is causing by shrinking th...
About Melanoma Skin Cancer

The skin is a major organ and is the largest one in the human body. Over the course of time, it can suffer damage from various things. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is one of the most seri...
How to Make Thinning Hair Thicker and Stronger

...ease hair growth. Other tricks--such as coloring your hair, using Rogaine and avoiding stress on the hair--can also work to give your hair the makeover you desire.

Agaric

...o 30cm). It has a distinctive blood-red color (crimson, fading to yellow with age), scattered with white to yellow...
Adrenal extract

Adrenal extracts come from the adrenal glands of cows, pigs or sheep. The adrenal glands are above the kidneys. These...
Uva ursi

Uva ursi (bearberry) is described as a small evergreen shrub with clusters of small white or pink bell-shaped flowers...
Bitter almond

The bitter almond is not edible but contains oil used in making flavoring extracts and some sedatives. Laetrile, a dr...
Gumweed (Grindelia camporum)

Gumweed is a traditional medicine of California Native Americans, such as the Chumash people. Gumweed was used clinic...
Khella

Khella (Ammi visnaga) is one of the oldest herbs. The ancient Egyptians originally grew it to treat many sicknesses l...
Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a chemoprotein commonly known for its contribution to the green pigmentation in plants, and is related...
Alfalfa

Alfalfa has a long history of dietary and medicinal use. Alfalfa is usually taken by eating part of the plant. There ...
Coleus

The root extract of coleus is known as forskolin. More scientific research is needed before it can be recommended for...
Betel nut

The known toxicitites of chewing Betel nut likely outweigh any possible benefits. Betel nuts come from the areca tree...
Boron

Boron is an element, which is found around the world. It has elements that border between metals and non-metals. Boro...
Abuta

Abuta grows in the Amazon basin and other humid, tropical areas of the world. It is known as a "midwife's herb" in So...
Alizarin

Alizarin is a chemical stain that highlights calcium. It is used by dermatologists to diagnose certain skin disorders...
Annatto

...). Today, annatto is commonly used as a coloring agent for pharmaceutical ointments and plasters and sometimes as ...
Raspberry

...t is also commonly used as a flavoring, coloring, or food, either fresh or processed into cordials, jams, or prese...
Reishi mushroom

...e stumps. Reishi grows in six different colors. The red-colored mushroom is most commonly used and grown in East A...
Alkanna

...es. It is commonly used today as a food coloring. Alkanna has been used traditionally for its wound healing and an...
Chaparral

Native Americans have used chaparral leaves and stems to treat cancer, arthritis and colds. However, there is not eno...
Turmeric (curcumin)

Turmeric is a perennial plant native to India and Indonesia and is often used as a spice in cooking. The rhizome (ro...
Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids like reti...
Lycopene

...mber of the carotenoids, which are very colorful (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds. They are naturally ...
Beta-carotene

...mber of the carotenoids, which are very colorful (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds. They are naturally ...

Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Posted On August 14, 2008 01:05:37 AM
  ...uld look at ALL your options. including therapies like [url=http://www.thedailyplate.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23356:tfvdhmke]Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is ... Read More
- Posted On September 26, 2008 09:56:28 AM
  [color=#0040FF:3vzyfec8]I had the surgery on Aug 19th. It was approved very quickly to my surprise. I was very informed about everything I thought . My recovery was good. The liquid diet is a k... Read More
Treating PCOS WITHOUT Contraceptives
- Posted On December 17, 2008 11:20:07 AM
  ...ne have any experience with alternative therapies like acupuncture, reiki, moxibustion, natural progesterone creams, etc? I found this article: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... /pco... Read More
- Posted On December 19, 2008 11:57:27 AM
  [color=#400080:35bxhs27]How did your doctor's appointment go? I know with all of the doctors I saw, they all said I should be on the pill. The reasoning was to prevent pregnancy, regulate periods a... Read More
Re: Do you believe in alternative medicine?
- Posted On November 17, 2008 01:52:40 PM
  [color=#0000FF:2q0uxvbw]The originator of this topic is no longer with LIVESTRONG/TDP sorry if it has caused confusion by the first original post no longer appearing -Lonnie Read More
- Posted On November 17, 2008 02:42:27 PM
  [quote="hulashack":1a0lkcbz][color=#400080:1a0lkcbz]Are you kidding me? Why are you asking? Yes! x2 Read More
ED Treatment and Recovery Centers List (US & worldwide)
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:36:54 PM
  ...ng Disorders in the Sacramento area. Colorado [size=75:2hidg9g1][url=http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/conditions/psych/eatingdisorders/index.aspx:2hidg9g1]Childrens Hosp... Read More
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:40:47 PM
  ...dman, M.A., N.C.C., N.B.C.C.H. -- Psychotherapist and Life Coach Hope and Healing Therapy Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Gro... Read More
Extreme depression?
- Posted On October 26, 2008 09:16:50 AM
  ...lr days but it does get easier, talking therapies along with medication have helped me but as I said in england these are free. Can you buy a pre paid perscription card in the states, i pay £1... Read More
- Posted On October 27, 2008 12:41:47 PM
  ...rest of my life. I went to 3 different therapists and rotated through every drug available. I soon gained several persciption drug addictions. Nothing helped. But, on the advice of a therapi... Read More
physical therapy
- Posted On April 9, 2008 09:27:30 AM
  ...here, I would choose that....unless the color band you are using is magenta, black, or silver. The weighted stuff....you should be able to find some leg stuff on here...just check it out and see... Read More
- Posted On April 9, 2008 05:35:32 AM
  anyone know how to log physical therapy?? i do about 1hr 15min of intense physical therapy- they have me doing weights and resistance bands, i am usually workin up a sweat and my legs and tush are ... Read More
Anybody had Rotator Cuff surgery?
- Posted On October 28, 2008 10:28:14 AM
  [color=#4000BF:2pamqgb3]Although I have never had surgery, I did work for an orthopaedic surgeons office for a period of time. It is important for you to go over all of your options prior making th... Read More
- Posted On October 29, 2008 06:41:25 AM
  ...o the exercises I got from the Physical Therapist and give the shoulder some time before I jump into a decision. Once again, thank you for your information. Read More
Anti-Anxiety Meds..
- Posted On September 30, 2008 08:08:41 AM
  ...o physical symptoms. I started seeing a therapist and she recommended a low grade anti-anxiety/anti-depressant. I started taking Lexapro (there have been other posts here about Lexapro and peopl... Read More
- Posted On December 10, 2008 07:49:34 AM
  I definitely feel that finding a good therapist is vital. I was on Celexa for years and saw myself as someone suffering from anxiety-like a victim-now with the help of a great therapist, yes I stil... Read More
Does this mean I need therapy?
- Posted On July 9, 2008 08:03:04 PM
  ...o the paint dept. to pick out the paint color to match my soon-to-be new curtains. I see my best friend at the paint counter, so I slip up behind her really quietly and grab the hell out of her ... Read More
- Posted On July 10, 2008 02:28:00 PM
  [color=#400080:1ebbrdg4]I know I need therapy. I've had to go to Home Depot 4 different times this week. The 4th time, I kind of had an "episode".... I loudly professed my hatred for Home... Read More
Can Serotonin Levels be checked?? / Diagnose Me
- Posted On December 25, 2008 08:11:45 PM
  [color=#400080:ro2lj9gd]Does anyone know if your doctor can find out your serotonin level? I have a feeling mine is very low. If so, what could be prescribed - anti-depressants or something else? I... Read More
- Posted On December 26, 2008 05:33:37 PM
  ...use natural, nutrtional and alternative therapies rather than the use of surgery or synthetic drugs (although their treatments are often complementary to traditional ones). This is what I menti... Read More
Working out while injured or Sick
I just wanted to share an article I read. I've been feeling under the weather and the last thing I need or want is to be sick. It always throws off my activity level and leaves me training to get b...
- Posted On February 23, 2009 12:54:09 AM
  ...treadmill and started wheezing and lost color and got chest pain. I never tried to overdo, I got into a cadence, if you will, and actually got my second wind. I do not smoke and I do not have as... Read More
- Posted On February 23, 2009 12:54:09 AM
  ...treadmill and started wheezing and lost color and got chest pain. I never tried to overdo, I got into a cadence, if you will, and actually got my second wind. I do not smoke and I do not have as... Read More
Friday night and here I sit! LOL!
...res of our new deck (redone), some fall colors plus the new kitten, who isn't really a kitten anymore. She's about 4 months old. Earlier she knocked over a plant stand and sent two plants across...
- Posted On November 7, 2008 05:45:02 PM
  I love all the pictures. Beautiful family, the trees look so pretty and the animals are all so cute. Read More
- Posted On November 8, 2008 09:56:17 AM
  who rakes all those leaves????????? Read More
My 2 cents.
...r favorite music ? Watch a sunset ? Color in a Coloring book ? Play your favorite instrument ? Tell one person how you feel ? Teach a child to play a game ? Pop or stomp on bubble-wr...
- Posted On August 25, 2008 06:59:11 PM
  Thank you for the help! :) And I'm glad you're getting help as well. Where exactly can you go to get help? And how much do these 'therapy' sessions cost? I don't really want to admit to anyon... Read More
- Posted On August 26, 2008 06:29:31 PM
  You can try and look for psychologists or BED specialists in your area to go to. That would probably give you the best help but unless you have lots of extra money to pay for sessions.. most people... Read More
Support
Hi again...I was just wondering if anybody has any tips or strategies that they can offer me in order to control-or preferably avoid!-binge episodes. I am too embarrassed to speak to professional a...
- Posted On September 12, 2008 12:05:46 PM
  ...r favorite music ? Watch a sunset ? Color in a Coloring book ? Play your favorite instrument ? Tell one person how you feel ? Teach a child to play a game ? Pop or stomp on bubble-wr... Read More
- Posted On September 12, 2008 12:05:46 PM
  ...r favorite music ? Watch a sunset ? Color in a Coloring book ? Play your favorite instrument ? Tell one person how you feel ? Teach a child to play a game ? Pop or stomp on bubble-wr... Read More
YEAH!!
...bsp;took two blue ballons (her favorite color) to the cemetary, one had a letter I wrote to her and the other had one of my sonogram pictures in it. I like to think they made it ot he...
- Posted On September 21, 2009 09:31:44 AM
  Kristen - That sounds like just a beautiful way to celebrate your mom. I'm glad it was a good day for you. Make the time to make it a good day every year, it will be so worth it. ... Read More
- Posted On September 21, 2009 01:09:11 PM
  Kristen!! Sounds like you did wonderful! Good for you! Rachel I knew right off the bat that I couldn't drink shakes everyday. So I just accept it. I do them when I ca... Read More
Nail Biting definition per Wikipedia
Nail biting From Wikipedia: Onychophagia or nail biting is a common oral compulsive habit in children and adults, affecting around 30% of children between 7 to 10 years and 45% of teenagers...
- Posted On February 11, 2009 02:06:17 AM
  ...t pink. I like purple, but realize the color will draw unwanted attention to my fingers. My goal: to wear purple and add a jewel!! Read More
- Posted On February 10, 2009 12:36:41 AM
  I was feeling embarassed about my nail biting habit. Hubby would gently guide my hand away from my mouth. So, cleverly, I started using a nail file. I now file..file...file. The nail biting... Read More
Update, Update
... gone and bruising is just a rainbow of colors now. I was getting a little down about not being able to run but then I would read everyone's post and be so excited for you all. It lifted my s...
- Posted On October 2, 2008 07:10:11 PM
  Dear Linda, It takes a lot to keep a good woman down. I knew you'd be out of that nasty old cast sooner than expected at first. Indeed I do understand! Bless you for continuing to support . . .... Read More
- Posted On October 3, 2008 07:11:39 AM
  Hey, Linda's back!!! I missed you and your cheering sooo much. Yes, yes, more hills, more hills, and some just for you ;-) You just hang in there. You'll be better'n new in no time at all. And (as... Read More
NEW CLOTHES = HAPPINESS
I went shopping today on my lunch break to cheer myself up and I LOVE NY AND CO. - not only were their "long" pants actually long - but their pants sizes run large - so I got a 10 instead of my usu...
- Posted On June 18, 2008 05:09:52 PM
  ...ength, and they're available in lots of colors and different styles (plain, foldover, cropped, etc.) I use them for working out, but they also make great pajamas pants, and I live in them on we... Read More
- Posted On June 18, 2008 01:28:25 PM
  I know exactly your happiness! That is were I get most of my pants for work, I love it! At pretty much all other stores I ALWAYS get a size six, try it on, they are WAY too tight and I get discou... Read More
Detox Diets

...t: - Caffeine - Alcohol - Artificial colors, preservatives, additives - Processed, refined and packages foods - Foods with ingredients you cant pronounce - THE WHITES - Sugar, flour, salt ...
Fitness in the 40's

...ggies. The deeper the fruit or veggie's color, the richer the antioxidants found in them. Eat two to three servings of whole grains (oats, multigrain, barley) each day. Make it a habit t...