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Tattoo Removal Methods

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:38:00 +0000

She was a teeny and has not worked yet. She lived just a common life of a 15-year old girl: school, friends, boys. She had normal for her age interests. Just before her 16th birthday her parents asked her, what she wanted to get as a gift. She said she had not decided yet, but as they were normally too busy, they could just give her money and she would buy something for herself. And everybody found this decision the best.

Like every other girl she found the age of 16 special and wanted a special gift. But what? She wanted something which no other friend of her has, something that cannot be bought at a shop and seen on an other girl at a party. Finally she found the best gift. It was a tattoo. After a long search and a lot of pictures she chose a very nice variant. The next day she was the happiest human on earth. She had a beautiful butterfly on her shoulder, a subject of envy for all girls in the class and a sign of her individuality.

I will not tell you about the reaction of her parents, but she was happy. Now much time has passed since then and she works as top manager in a large company. The beautiful butterfly still remains with her and can be seen through white clothes and she… cannot stand it anymore, she is seriour and earns well off and she is no more that young girl. She wishes she had never got this tattoo.

Things to regret

When we are young, we often make things we regret later. We wish we have never done this. The results of some such deeds can be just forgotten, but some remain for the rest of our lifes. One of them are tattoos. It is not easy to decide for a tatoo, it costs a particular sum of money and it hurts to make a tattoo. You never know, how it will look in 25 years on your body, because When the skin changes, the picture on it changes with it and in some cases it can appear awful. And you can be never sure that you will still find it great or cool later.

If you want to get rid of tatoo, it is possible. You cannot do this at home, but you can always consult a doctor and make it at a clinic, which are many in the USA. The process does not last long. Normally you need several visits to the clinic to totally get rid of the tattoo you have enough of, because it is impossible for the physicians to define, what kind of ink out of over 100 now existing on the market was used in making this or that tattoo, they are all different. This is also the reason why the physician cannot describe the exact treatment course. Some facts are still known, for example, that darker ink colour (black, blue, green, red, purple) can be removed easier, than lighter one. Here are some different procedures of tattoo removal, which are often used.

Laser Tattoo Removal

The method of Laser Tattoo Removal provides the breaking of the tattoo pigment into small particles, which are later removed by the immune system of the body. The process consists of producing short pulses of intense light, that penetrate through the upper skin layers in order to be absorbed by the ink pigment (we have already described in brief the structure of human skin in article How to Avoid Stretch Marks). The procedure hurts a little, but much less than the process of getting a tattoo.

Dermabration

The procedure of Dermabration means spraying a small part of tattoo with a freezing agent. After this the skin is peeled with the help of a special device. Peeling allows the formation of the new skin layers.

Salabrasion

The Salabrasion procedure is almost the same as dermabration. But instead of a freezing agent a solution of water and table salt is applied. Salabrasion also provides the growth of new fresh skin layers.

Excision

The Excision method of tatoo removal includes the removal of both epidermis and dermis in the place of the tattoo. This means a full thickness removal of the skin section. After the tattoo is removed the remaining edges are brought together and sutured.

Healing after Tattoo Removal

The healing time after the procedures can vary and depend on the size and depth of the tattoo and surely on the chosen tattoo removal procedure. After some procedures your skin could become permanently scarred. Please, discuss these procedures with the physician and be sure you are fully informed about each of the variants before you make a treatment decision.

Sometimes a passing wish makes us re-organize our lifes, quit work, move house, change home interior or even bring radical changes to our appearance. Please, find the force to have self-reflexion and understand what realy moves you in the situation and if you will still want these changes in the future, before you do something you can regret later.

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Methods of Making Stretch Marks Less Noticeable | Women's Health

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:36:00 +0000

Every woman can have a particular time in her life, when she is prone to develop stretch marks. Some women just have a genetic predisposition to stretch marks and get them without significant reasons. Other women never develop stretch marks even after 4 pregnancies, but such lucky beauties are rare species. I have already written about the occurrence of stretch marks and some ways of their prevention. In this story I am sharing with you are some other remedies for stretch marks, which, though they are effective against stretch marks, can be made at your home.

Unfortunately it is impossible to totally get rid of stretch marks using only home remedies. What you can do at home to stretch marks is to make them less noticeable. Here are some useful tips for it:

Exercise more, because it tones your muscles and makes your skin more elastic.
Eat food with plenty of protein and rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, because they promote good tissue growth.
Massage your body in the places, where stretch marks occurred. In order to make the massage more effective, use olive oil.
Apply cocoa butter and elastin cream on the stretch marked areas of your body.
You can also try the following recipe against stretch marks.

1/2 cup virgin olive oil.

1/4 cup aloe vera gel.

liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E.

liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.

Take these ingredients, mix them together in a blender. After that pour the mixture into a jar and store it in the fridge. Apply the substance on the body areas, where you have stretch marks and, as you are prone to them, apply it also on other zones without stretch marks, but where stretch marks normally appear (abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts). This will help reduce the size and appearance of the existing stretch marks and prevent their further occurrence.

Marriage Shortens Woman’s Life

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:22:00 +0000

New studies show that while married men live longer, the marriage takes away more than one year women’s lifespan. Matrimony stretches husbands’ lifespan by 1.7 years, but shrinks an average wife’s lifespan by 1.4 years. This was demonstrated by the results of the study involving 100 000 people across Europe, Independent reports.

One of the key factors for married women’s shorter lifespan is that they are playing two parts simultaneously – the role of working woman and the role of housewife.

Another factor revealed by the research group headed by Stefan Felder from the University of Magdeburg in Germany is an inborn woman’s tendency to imitate the way their spouses behave. For example, nonsmoking woman married to a smoker often starts smoking herself or becomes a passive smoker. Researches believe that regular sex, against conventional wisdom, may shorten woman’s lifespan because of hormonal changes. On the other hand, these changes benefit men.

The findings are supported by the latest statistics showing British men’s lifespan (from 1981 to 2002) stretched by 5.1 years while British women added only 3.7 years.

Facts about Cheating between Men and Women

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:22:00 +0000

Flirting is not always so innocent. All too frequently, playing with fire results in cheating, which, in its turn, brings unpleasant outcomes. Ragnar Beer, a famous psychologist from Goettingen, organized a research, interviewing 2600 people of both sexes who cheated on their significant other at least once. The results were shocking: most of the cheating men and women – over 80% to be exact – loved their partners.

1. Playing Around Lasts Longer Than a One Night Stand

The research destroyed the myth of traditional infidelity as a one-night stand. Only 12% of cheating women and 15% of men dared the adventure. The majority were faithful to their infidelity: nearly 60 percent of the respondents admitted their adulterous affair lasted longer than a month, and the rest – longer than half a year.

2. Infidelity to Be Continued…

Having cheated once, people will do again. Only 49% of unfaithful husbands and 55% of unfaithful wives cheated once in a committed relationship. 17% of men cheated on their spouses before entering into a relationship, 12% played the trick twice, and 22% - many a time. Women are keeping pace with men: 20% betrayed their husbands twice, and 10% - three times. 15% cuckolded their spouses more than three times.

3. Reason for Cheating – Suppression of Sexual Desires

Boredom and silence – these are the most common reasons why a partner seeks pleasure outside the marriage. For example, just 31% of cheating wives and 25% of cheating husbands were willing to discuss their sexual desires. By the way, only 27% of female cheaters and 17% of male cheaters knew their partner’s sexual needs.

4. Well-wishers Will Always Reveal Infidelity

A chance, on its own, doesn’t play a small part in disclosing a secret. 44% of deceived men (46% of women) uncovered cheating by themselves.

30% of betrayed men (24% of women) learnt from their partners that adultery took place.
Only 3% of men (6% of women) get the third-hand information.
21% of men (19% of women) spotted infidelity by chance.

5. An Infidelity Is Never Forgotten

The hopes that infidelity can be forgiven and forgotten failed.

43% of offended men (61% of offended women) were still not able to forgive their spouses in half a year after the affair became known.
11% of cheated men (20% of women) felt their love turning to hate in half a year after they experienced betrayal.

“It is impossible to get thoughts of infidelity out of head. But they can be prevented,” – doctor Beer claims.

Key to a Happy Marriage

The basis for successful relationship is sexual satisfaction for both partners. Couples should keep a close watch on their sexual needs, discuss problems and desires, and share exactly what they need. Nobody said it would be easy. But it is worth doing if you want your marriage to be happy.

Say NO to Varicose Veins | Women's Health

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:36:00 +0000

Beautiful legs are known to have been glorified in poems. When a woman with beautiful legs passes by, both men and womencannot help looking at them. Unfortunately not all women have beautiful legs attracting others’ eyes, in some cases varicose veins are the reason. About 10% of the population are today affected by varicose veins, among them more women than men suffer from it. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. The symptoms are swelling,restlessness, leg sores, itching, leg cramps, feelingheaviness in the legs and fatigue. This story will tell you, what are varicose veins, what causes varicose veins, who is prone to varicose veins and how to treat this disease.

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They normally appear close to the skin’s surface and occur on legs as a result of obstruction of the veins or malfunctioning valves inside the veins like prolonged pressure. Varicose veins are distinguished by the size and location of the veins. There exist reticular veins (blue veins) and spider veins (or telangiectasias).

What Causes Varicose Veins?

The following factors contribute to the formation of varicose veins:

standing or sitting for long periods of time,
no or poor bodily exercise,
overweight,
frequent sitting with crossed legs,
heavy lifting (because of the strong pressure on legs),
pregnancy,
heart failure,
liver disease,
abdominal tumors,
heredity,
deficiency of Vitamin C (because it weakens the collagen structure in the vein walls).

Clever nature made our veins so, that they have leaflet valves, which prevent blood from flowing backwards. One of the missions of leg muscles is to pump the veins to return blood to the heart. In case the veins become enlarged, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves cannot work anymore. Thus, the blood collects in the veins and they enlarge even more. As it was said above, varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs. Exactly they are the subject to high pressure during standing.

Varicose Veins Treatment

Varicose veins should be properly treated, otherwise there can emerge complications. First of all, surgical treatment of varicose veins is possible. One of them are veins stripping, during which the affected veins are removed. But as most of the blood in legs is circulating through deep veins, the superficial veins, which transfer only about 10% of blood, can be removed without considerable harm.

Among non-surgical treatment methods of varicose veins there is Sclerotherapy. The procedure includes the injection of a medicine into the vessels, which makes them shrink. Sclerotherapy should be ultrasound-guided. In this case ultrasound helps the physician to visualize the underlying vein, which allows to deliver and monitor the injection. Along with it varicose veins can be treated with help of radiofrequency and laser ablation.

Varicose Veins Treatment at Home

There also exist home remedies for varicose veins treatment. It includes the change of your diet, exercising and other tips.

As concerns the food, people with varicose veins should eat a balanced diet low in fat and carbohydrates, it is also useful to eat plenty of fish and fresh fruits and vegetables. In order to prevent or treat varicose veins, eat many blackberries and cherries, consume food high in fiber; also including ginger, onions, garlic and pineapple in your diet is beneficial. What should be avoided by people suffering from varicose veins are sugar, ice cream, fried foods, peanuts, junk foods, cheeses, tobacco, salt, alcohol, animal protein, and processed and refined foods.

Not only changing your diet can ease the symptoms of varicose veins, daily exercises providing good blood circulation are good too. They are walking, swimming and bicycling. It is very important to maintain a healthy weight.

Other useful tips to ease the symptoms are the following:

Elevate your feet at least once a day for 15 minutes. You can do it while watching TV or just having rest.
Do not wear tight clothes, because they restrict blood flow.
Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.
Give rest to your feet putting them on an object that is elevated from the floor, when sitting.
Avoid putting any unnecessary pressure on your legs.
If at work you have to sit all day long, take breaks to walk around.
When sitting, also flex your muscles and wiggle your toes to increase blood flow.
Avoid crossing your legs doing heavy lifting.
Apply Castor oil over the varicose veins after bathing.
Avoid scratching the itchy skin above varicose veins, because this can cause bleeding.
Wear special elastic stockings.

These pieces of advice are not only useful for those already having varicose veins, but also decrease the likelihood of developing varicose veins at those who have not got them yet, but who is, for example, hereditarily predisposed to varicose veins. So, dear beauties, if your mom and your grandma have varicose veins, you should follow these tips in order to prevent varicose veins.

The essential 'beauty sleep' for healthy life

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:15:00 +0000

A good sleep is worth a 100 energy boosters. But in today's world, a good sleep has become a rare and precious commodity. During sleep that our body gets to heal and repair itself. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a habit of sleeping on time..

SLEEP IS the cheapest gift that we can ever gift ourselves. Then why make a big deal about it?

Ever heard of beauty sleep? Funny huh! How can sleep be beautiful! Doesn’t it sound a little glamourous or too elegant?

Well, if we can work, run, eat and sweat out to feed our body. Then, don’t you think we need to take a break too? At least get a proper sleep for that matter.

There are lot of people who crave for proper sleep. Not getting proper sleep may start as a temporary phase, which could later bloom into a full fledged illness.

Developing the habit of sleeping on time is very essential. According to researchers, it’s during sleep that our body gets to heal and repair itself. The average need for an individual is eight hours of sound sleep; though it may vary from person to person.

Self-discipline is required to get that required amount of sleep. It is not always possible to get that but make sure that you’re not regularly losing out on sleep. We should not allow ourselves to reach a point where even though we long for sleep we hardly have time to indulge in it.

There could be certain habits as to why you are not getting that required beauty sleep. Some of them may be :

Too much intake of coffee or tea during the day time.
Your mattress is too soft or too hard, old and lumpy.
Watching late night TV programmes.
Your pillows are plump or old and saggy.
You follow irregular eating habits. Most of the time you eat out or eat late.

Without the required sleep, you could end up looking much older with your skin looking drier. Our skin renews itself as we sleep, which is why too little sleep can make our skin look tired and dull. Sleep renews and refreshes us and is vital for good health and beauty.

Here are some tips to to add more beauty to your skin while you sleep :

Try sleeping flat on your back.
Doing that will prevent you from pressing your face, which could develop folds. According to Japanese researchers, more wrinkles form during the afternoon than in the morning. Our face literally falls with gravity as the day progresses. Sleeping on your back can reverse that effect of the day.
Stay hydrated during the night. Drink as much water during the day and keep yourself moist.
Minimise light, noise and temperature extremes; your bedroom should be comfortably cool, about 68 degrees F.
Apply moisturizer before going to bed. Try a body cream that’s richer than the one that you normally wear during the day.

The idea is to create an atmosphere suitable for getting that required beauty sleep that will energise you as you wake up the next day. Create a bedtime routine. Make an effort to rearrange the pattern of your evenings. Soft music can also help you drift away into that wonderland.

If nothing else work, then take an appointment to meet your doctor

The Relationship Between Sleep and Health

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:17:00 +0000

Not getting enough sleep can have profound consequences on a daily and potentially long-term basis for your health and mental well-being.

We all have some sense of the relationship between sleep and our ability to function throughout the day. After all, everyone has experienced the fatigue, bad mood, or lack of focus that so often follow a night of poor sleep. What many people do not realize is that a lack of sleep—especially on a regular basis—is associated with long-term health consequences, including chronic medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, and that these conditions may lead to a shortened life expectancy. Additional research studies show that habitually sleeping more than nine hours is also associated with poor health.

Acne On Your Beautiful Breasts

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:01:00 +0000

By: Sharon Supriya

Does ugly blemishes scattered all over the chest make you feel mortified in front of the mirror? Do they prompt yo to wear clothes that are not trendy? Follow these tips to prevent breast acne. Also read about its causes and treatment to get healed for life.

Causes
1. Breast pimples are often the result of ingrown hairs on the chest. The hair on chest are often small and light colored, but when the pores get blocked, the hair follicle gets infected and results into bump or blemishes.

2. The most common cause of breast pimples is hormonal changes. It occurs especially in women associated with menstruation and pregnancy.

3. Certin drugs, including androgens and lithium cause acne. Experts suggest to switch to alternative drugs, if one develops acne after starting a drug for a treatment.

4. Excessive sweating and exposure to polluted air, dirt and grease are some of the other common causes of acne.

Prevent :
To prevent breast pimples, exfoliate your chest regularly with a gentle exfoliator.Use a toner that you use on your face to close the pores on the affected area. Avoid wearing sports bras as they flatten the breasts so much that it's impossible for moisture to evaporate. Wear bras that breathes and lifts your breasts.

As excessive sweating is one of the causes of breast pimples make sure to have a quick bath as soon as you can after getting sweaty, especially in hot summers. After a hot shower dry yourself thoroughly, to remove excess moisture. As the moisture collected can also cause acne to form.

Simple treatments
Mild cases of breast acne can quickly turn into more severe cases if they go untreated. Here are some simple home remedies that you can follow, however if the condition is worse, make sure to consult the doctor.

Herbal medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +0000

Herbal medicine has been used by mankind since prehistoric times and by the 21th century hundred thousands of plants are known with different curative powers. However pills and tablets could offer assured results than herbs, you should also consider the increased amount of side effects caused also by this type of medicine. If you feel uncomfortable with synthetic medication and prescriptions or just interested in these long standing therapies we offer you a variety of herbal remedies to choose from.

They are an effective cure for such common problems as blood pressure, cold and flu, stomach inflammation, liver disorders and aiding digestion and some of them have multiple effects on your immune system. Each herb has an own section, where you can read about the availability, possible downsides and guidance on the nature of these herbs. As natural does not always mean “safe” we give advice concerning the benefits, recommended dosage and the possible risks of using a certain type.

For those who are interested in menopause treatment we have a separate section of menopause herbs. The treatment of these symptoms should be carried out in different ways from person to person with constantly monitoring the side effects. You can get familiar with this condition, including its symptoms and limitations of herbal treatment in some cases.

Brain Game. Children in Kindergarten

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:33:00 +0000

Geniusbeauty is going on publishing brain games. The following task is given to children in kindergartens. If the kid gives the right answer, they are admitted to kindergarten. But many adults fail in solving it. Try yourself, would you be admitted?

Here is the task:
28+32=2
82+6=3
69+11=2
2+50=1
95+71=1
49+16=?
Find the right number. And comment, why it should be there, explain the logic.

Please, if you want to find the result yourself, do not look at the comments of this post, because the correct answers can be written there. Good luck!

Ideal Curves For An Ideal Bosom | Beautiful Women Breast

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:03:00 +0000

A female becomes aware of the beauty of full breast line as soon as she steps out of her adolescence and attains youth. The shapely breasts, which are the gifts of nature, tend to change as you step out from adolescence. However a timely care since the formative years can help in keeping the breast line attractive.

A regular examination of your breasts for lumps and bumps will enable you to detect any problems early and avoid complications later. The use of fitting brassieres from developmental years is advisable to prevent sagging in later years. They will shape your breasts and curves to beautiful angles.

The bra size plays a major role in shaping your curves. If you are wearing a low cut outfit, it is optional to wear a bra with a large break in between the cups. On the other hand it is always better to wear a bra that connects both the cups as much as possible and it plays a major role in shaping your cleavage.




	Also use the natural body scrubs at least once in a week to keep the pimples at a bay.

A new generation of breast enhancing products is present in this age to perfect your curves. These high tech quality fitness systems are specially designed to create beautiful breast curves. There are some breast enhancers that exercise and stimulate your muscles and your muscles contract giving you strength. In the process they will also shape your breasts by carving the perfect curves around them.

Your breasts tend to sag during pregnancy. The breasts may become more slack and pendulous after is an individual variation. However, there are one or two things you can do to retain the perfect curves during pregnancy. Give your breasts maximum support with a good bra wearing it day and night or do find a few minutes everyday to exercise your breasts muscles.

Even when you have the perfect curves, the other issue that may worry you is the sweat and pimples on the breast line. You can apply the anti-sweat powder on a mild amount immediately after the bath. On the other hand, if you have a dry skin, massage your breast gently with a boy cream. Also use the natural body scrubs at least once in a week to keep the pimples at a bay. A regular caring will definitely keep your curves in a shining line.

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:55:00 +0000

I’m going to safely assume that 99.9% of you reading Makeup Minute are women. ;) With a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes I am also going to assume that in some, way shape or form, breast cancer has affected either yourself or someone you know in your life. This is why awareness, early detection, prevention and most of all fund-raising are so important in the campaign against breast cancer.

This month I am am part of an initiative with the Total Beauty blog community to educate more women and collectively raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Fund through Total Beauty-Total Cure. The blogs involved will each be giving away some fabulous products all month long for those who are entered to win via answering breast cancer trivia correctly. Just become our friend on MySpace and Facebook to learn all of the details.

I have made it my goal to raise $1000 between both Makeup Minute and A Girl’s Gotta Spa, but I need your help in order to meet that goal. This month, if even all of you reading Makeup Minute donated $1, I would most definitely meet (and exceed) that goal. I plan to auction off some Limited Edition MAC products on ebay to help add to the pot.

If you can make a $1 donation through the Paypal button found in the sidebar of A Girl’s Gotta Spa! (unfortunately the way MM is set up, I can’t embed a paypal code into a post), it collectively goes into an account attached to all of the blogs participating, but will identify that you were a reader of mine. In November that money is then compiled and sent to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.

If you made a I donation, I would love for you to post a comment here and let me know if it was in memory of someone who has passed, in honor of someone who has survived or because you have battled the disease yourself. Your words may impact those reading this post.

Thank you and let the fund-raising begin!

Hair Removal Throughout History

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:55:00 +0000

Hair removal has a long history. Here is a short rendition:

The first hair removal was done when cavemen scraped hair off their faces using flint blades or sharpened rocks or by plucking their facial hair with two sea shells held together.

Bronze razors found in Egyptian tombs dating back more than 3,000 years proves that hair removal was important then.

Greeks believed being civilized meant being smooth so they practiced hair removal.

Romans believed the first hair removal of a masculine youth was the arrival of adulthood. It's known that Julius Caesar practiced hair removal by having his facial hairs plucked.

Because of the extreme heat, both Egyptian men and women practiced hair removal on their heads.

Dating back as far as 4000-3000 B.C., an alternative hair removal method we now know as a depilatory, (from the Latin, "completely deprive of hair"), sugaring, was most popular.

The hair removal method of threading came from Arabia. Women laced cotton string through their fingers and ran it briskly over their legs to grab and pull out the hair.

In the mid 15th century through Elizabethan times, women plucked their front hairs to have a high forehead. Mothers of this time used outlandish hair removal poultices to prevent hair growth on their children's foreheads.

In Europe during the early 18th century, homemade depilatories for hair removal included applying a paste made of "quick lime", a caustic substance from limestone or shells that develops active, burning properties when mixed with water, and basically, burns the hair off.

North American women in the 1700's used hair removal poultices of caustic lye to burn away hair. Native Americans removed their facial hair, one by one, with two clam shells held together.

Finally, in 1762, methods of hair removal progressed when a French barber designed the first safety razor.

Powdered depilatories for hair removal were marketed in the United States by 1844.

In the late 1800s, physicians developed a hair removal method which involved inserting and twisting a barbed needle with sulfuric acid into the hair follicle.

In 1900, hair removal was done by the local barber for most men.

There was a real hair removal revolution when a razor with disposable blades was created in 1903.

Once clothing fashions allowed bare arms and legs in the 1920s, leg and underarm hair removal began.

In 1931, the razor blade was challenged by the invention of an electric shaver for hair removal.

A primitive hair removal method still used by many women as late as the 1940's was rubbing off hair with abrasive mitts that felt like fine sandpaper.

Wartime shortages of stockings meant legs went bare. The result was the first modern hair removal depilatory in 1940.

Mechanical hair removal saw little advancement until electronic tweezers in the late 1950's.

Derived from the ancient process of sugaring, the wax strip hair removal method appeared in the late 1960's.

The first disposable razor for women's hair removal debuted in 1975.

Another variation of the form of hair removal sugaring, warm/hot wax arrived in the 1980's from Australia.

1981 brought a facial hair remover for women.

Today, we have electrolysis and laser treatments as accepted methods of hair removal, although these methods are well known for being difficult, time consuming, expensive and downright painful at best.

Jeremiah Deets of Buffalo, New York says he's found the very best tool for hair removal from any part of his body, that has absolutely none of the drawbacks other methods can produce.

Face masks for Women

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0000

Face masks are one of the world's older beautification tools and are today being used by more men than ever before. These masks are a relaxing treatment that are terrific for keeping skin healthy and fighting aging.

When you lift off your face mask, you are not only lifting off excess oil and blackheads, you may also be lifting years off of your look. There are many highly effective face masks available and you should choose one based on your skin type. Your face masks should avoid your lips and eyes.

If you have healthy, balanced skin, squash half a pear and add a couple splashes of sunflower oil or other mild oil. This mask doesn't require a long time to work. You can wash it off 10-15 minutes later, leaving your skin feeling healthy, fresh and revitalized.

Those with dry skin can simply place the pulpy parts of a smashed tomato on their face for ten minutes and then rinse with water. For added benefit, consume whatever tomato juice you create in crushing the tomato. If you have more time on your hands a more involved mask can be created from coconut oil. Rub coconut oil into your face and cover up with a damp, hot compress. Repeat this a few times allowing the oil to sink in each time, and for a soap-free cleanup, try rose water.

People with oily skin have many masks to choose from. For simplicity's sake, try a honey mask. Spread honey on your face and allow your skin to absorb it. It washes right off with warm water. Getting your fingers wet may also help with the application.

Other, more complicated masks involving oatmeal and eggs are available to combat aging and to treat oily skin, but if you're new to masking, these will get you started. Avoid store-bought masks, as the chemicals they contain may undo any potential benefits.

Tubectomy

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0000

A tubectomy, also known as a salpingectomy, is a sterilization technique which involves the cutting of the female fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are responsible for transporting the ova from the ovaries to the uterus. If sperm is present in the fallopian tubes, the ova may become fertilized. Once a tubectomy has taken place and the tubes have been cut, the ova can no longer be transmitted to the uterus.

Even though the ova cannot be transported to the uterus after the fallopian tubes have been cut, ova may be fertilized within the distal ends of the fallopian tubes. The fertilized egg may then embed itself outside of the uterus. This is called an “ectopic” pregnancy and can be very dangerous.

Tubectomy as a Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy

If an ectopic pregnancy occurs as a result of endometriosis, previous tubectomy or other infertility problems, a special kind of tubectomy may be performed as a treatment for the problem pregnancy. If the fertilized ova implants itself inside of the fallopian tube, instead of the uterus, many dangerous side effects may occur. If the embryo develops to a large enough size it may break through the fallopian tube, resulting in severe internal bleeding and hemorrhaging.

Though an ectopic pregnancy should be carefully monitored, the body will often absorb the embryonic tissues and no further problems will occur. An embryo cannot survive to full maturity inside of the fallopian tubes. Because the risk of rupture is great, a salpingectomy involves an incision in the fallopian tube and the removal of the growth. It may be necessary to remove part or all of the fallopian tube during this process depending on the severity of the pregnancy.

Because of the risk of ectopic pregnancy, tubectomies are not a popular means of sterilization and are most often used as a treatment for disorders of the fallopian tubes including ectopic pregnancy. Any decisions regarding the reproductive organs should be carefully considered and discussed with a trusted physician.

10 Essential Health Tips (The Basics to Practice Every Day)

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:25:00 +0000

1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.

4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.

5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.

6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.

7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.

8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.

10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.

Why Is Roll Pratha So Unhealthy?

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:17:00 +0000

New research of fast food has shockingly revealed that a doner kebab contains the equivalent of a vine glassful of cooking oil, and other junk foods are not far behind. Dietitians claim that eating two of these high fat meals per week can result in a heart attack within 10 years.

Doner Kebab – Too Fat to Be True

Food experts at Hampshire County Council examined menus of popular fast food restaurants, including Chinese and Indian cuisine, pizzas, kebabs, fish and chips, and made worrying discoveries. Denise Thomas, head of nutrition and dietetics at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, said she was shocked at the results. Lots of the dishes provided daily fat allowance in just one meal. One of the doner kebabs contained 111gr of fat, which is twice the entire fat allowance for one day.

Fast Food – Fat food

If this kebab weighs 400g, the fat content is a quarter of the whole meal. That, on its own, gives you 1000 calories which is equal to a wine glass of cooking oil. Most of kebab fat is saturated, meaning it increases cholesterol levels and thickens arteries.

Eating such food twice a week in addition to your regular diet is like a ticking bomb of congestive heart failure.

Is Junk Food Really That Dangerous?

Denise Thomas comments this the following way. “It depends on the diet you are maintaining. Seniors and people with sedentary lifestyle are less likely to get that fat out their bodies. It’s not a big deal if the rest of your diet is high in fruit and veggies. But if you eat pies, chips and fried foods for breakfast, you are moving directly to a heart attack within 10 years.”

So you’d better cook at home using healthy ingredients, instead of eating fast food killers.

The Best Cancer Preventive

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:16:00 +0000

A study was conducted in Israel which revealed a correlation between painful moments in woman’s life and development of breast cancer. The university Ben-Gurion, Beer-Sheva, Israel, studied 255 females aged under 45. The women shared one thing in common - each of them was diagnosed with breast cancer. The information about those women was compared to the one about 367 healthy women who shared with them the age group. It’s notable, that women diagnosed with cancer had life situations of the similar kind before the disease development.

The results of the study showed apparent connection between painful life events, such as loss of a parent or both parents, relatives, or husband, parents getting divorced when the woman (child) was under 20 years old. The scientists noted that a woman has to go through a number of such painful events in her life for them to result in triggering cancer development. The possibility of such women to develop breast cancer is higher by 62%.

In the course of the study the scientists also discovered much higher depression level with low optimism and happiness level in women diagnosed with breast cancer when compared to healthy women. The scientists suggest that there is a negative correlation between cancer development and depression or lack of happiness in the female’s life. “The happier you are and the more optimism you have in your life, the lower chances of you developing breast cancer” - believes the supervisor of this study.

So, dear ladies, please, don’t be pessimistic and try to find at least one single positive thing in every situation.

13 Healthy Foods for Good Eyesight

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:15:00 +0000

Maintaining good eyesight throughout life is challenging. Right diet will make the task easier, for example, if you add some avocado, spinach or beans to your daily diet. Having perfect eyesight in youth doesn’t mean you will be able to see as clearly when you become a senior citizen. 30% of seniors worldwide 65 years of age suffer from eyesight diseases. This figure goes up to 50% among people 80 years of age. While some diseases can be cured, the others can cause blindness.

What Is Age-related Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision impairment. Macular is an area in the back of the eye that sends visual information to the brain. Statistics shows that nearly 30% of people over 75 years of age suffer from AMD. It is not only aging to blame, however. Intensive sun exposure, smoking, alcoholism and even excessive weight significantly contribute to the risk of vision deterioration. Your diet may also play its role.

Latest studies show that high fat foods and the lack of vegetables in your diet aggravate retinal deterioration.

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy?

The most common natural remedies for bad eyesight are carrot and blackberry. They are rich in substances that strengthen our eyes. Scientists, however, are losing their interest in these natural foods. Latest studies show that fruit and vegetables of green and yellow colors are more beneficial for retina than those of orange color. They contain zeaxanthin and lutein, which are pigments with stronger healing effect.

List of Foods for Eye Health

Surprisingly, these magic pigments have been also found in foods of animal origin. Check out the list of healthy food for eyes. Doctors encourage us to choose the most suitable items from the list and get them into our regular diet (in theory, there must be at least five items from the list):
1. Spinach
2. Head cabbage
3. Loose leafed cabbage
4. Marrow
5. Corn
6. Broccoli
7. Brussels sprout
8. Lettuce
9. Leaf lettuce
10. Beans
11. Pistachios
12. Chicken eggs
13. Avocado.

Unreasonable Cleanliness May Cause Diseases

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:14:00 +0000

Pursuit of cleanliness is an asset. But too much water drowned the miller, as they say. Scientists found that chasing dirt may increase the risk of various diseases. According to statistical data, there was a sharp increase in type 1 diabetes among children for the last 5 years. Scientists have been unable to explain the upsurge for a long time until they finally found the link between the diabetes in kids and their parents’ unreasonable pursuit of cleanliness.

Studies show some bacteria and viruses that live in the air provide a kind of “tempering” to our body. They make children’s bodies develop immune proteins, which lowers the risk of diseases in future. One of these bacteria is turned out to prevent type 1 diabetes.

The lack of this bacterium in the air can lead to allergies, asthma and other diseases related to weak immune system.

Experiments over laboratory mice supported the findings. Gnawers who grew under bacteria free conditions were 80% more likely to suffer from various diseases than mice placed into regular environment.

I don’t mean to say you should throw your vacuum cleaner away or let dirty dishes pile in a sink to temper your body – that will only make a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Just make sure your house in not totally sterile.

Smart Bikini Protects From UV Light

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Many girls like to sprawl out in the sun, reckless of protecting their skin. Of course, sunlight is good for us to a certain extent, and sunscreens protect the skin well enough, so sunbathers are encouraged to stay longer in the sun in hope of a bronzed tan. But how do we know when it’s time to retreat into the shade? A new swimsuit was developed in Canada to provide protection from “post-tan” problems by warning of excess UV light.

How the New Smart Bikini Lets You Know It’s Too Much Sun

Innovative swimsuit is no more than a regular bikini decorated with beads of plastic that can change their color depending on the intensity of UV emission. Exposed to low or medium emission, the beads are of white or lavender color. Abnormal rate of UV emission makes the beads glow deep violet, alarmingly indicating that tanning should be ceased.

SmartSwim UV Meter Bikini

Here’s another variant of the same idea: a high-tech silver colored SmartSwim UV Meter Bikini. It has a LED UV meter built into the belt, which also shows if it’s time to stop sinbahting. The LED UV meter is solar powered.

SmartSwim Bikini Already Available

A spokesperson for Solestorm company that launched the line of “smart” swimsuits says even though people are now more conscious of all the harmful influences of environment, and UV light in particular, the demand for new swimsuit exceeded all expectations. SmartSwim Solar UV Index Detector Bikini of Solestrom retails for $100. And the price of SmartSwim UV Meter Bikini is $190.

USB Pregnancy Test Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:35:00 +0000

It has become really easy to find out, if you are pregnant or not – and you don’t even need to visit a doctor. Regular pregnancy tests you could earlier find in drugstores are no more actual, as there’s something much more interesting, something hi-tech – USB pregnancy test kit. Just do the same procedures as you do with the regular pregnancy test, but with an exception: the stick goes into a USB port. Sounds like somebody’s fantasy? No, it’s reality!

As already said, you should start as you do with most pregnancy tests. Pee on an absorbent test stick at one end. Then remove the cap from the other stick end, where you’ll find the USB connector, and pop it in your computer. The power from the USB port starts the electrospray ionization process on the device and creates a spectrograph of you urine. It analyzes your hormone levels inside the device: hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin), hCG-H (hyperglycosylated hCG, which is needed for detection before your first missed period), and LH (luteinizing hormone, which is necessary to detect your most fertile days).

So, if you’re not pregnant, you can find out the best days for the conception. And if you’re afraid you can be pregnant, the device should tell you, if you are, with 99% accuracy. The USB pregnancy test kit comes with 20 test strips. It costs about $18 and is already available.

When you’re done with the test results, pop the test out of the computer and change the strip. You will be able to review the results for more 5 minutes.

Please, note, that this gadget doesn’t necessarily detect pregnancy or ovulation, as your hormone levels can be influenced by other factors. Anyway, the idea is great!

I also want to tell you I need to say sorry for being so late with this information, as the gadget already existed about half a year ago. I found it only recently and thought, you would be interested, too. Finally, I can’t be the only one, who didn’t know about it!

How to Prevent Stretch Marks and Be a Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:37:00 +0000

Normally our skin is elastic, but if you grow really fast, there appear lines on the body which are called stretch marks. It can happen during puberty, pregnancy or postpartum, when the body changes a lot and quickly. The usual places for them are abdomen, breasts, arms and thighs – that are all body parts with larger amounts of fat. Postpartum depressions is also not a rare case. When here appear stretch marks too, postpartum period is becoming nearly beyond endurance. Sometimes stretch marks become almost imperceptible after some postpartum time passes. But sometimes they are so deep that they could even be felt by their haver.

What is a stretch mark?

Our skin consists of three layers: the epidermis (the outer), the dermis and the subcutaneous stratum (the inmost). No stretch mark can appear if there’s enough support in the dermis. The hormones responsible for the occuring of stretch marks prevent the forming of collagen and elasting fibers in the fibroblasts. Collagen and elasting fibers are the main and very important supportive materials when the skin is quickly stretched. As a result of their lack the dermis and the epidermis tear. In these places occur unpleasant stretch marks, spoiling the appearance of our beautiful bodies.

How to prevent stretch marks?

In order to prevent stretch marks, some doctors recommend stomach moisturizing during pregnancy. But it doesn’t mean it could help everyone. For some women stomach moisturizing prevents stretch marks, but some are simply prone to them. About 80% of pregnant women develop stretch marks to some degree. The skin needs to be more flexible to be prepared for pregnancy. Balanced diet, being well-hydrated and moisturizing the pregnant belly help avoid stretch marks. What is also to do with stretch marks is to use creams or undergo laser treatments; dermabrasion is one more remedy. Collagen hydrolysates, Gotu Kola extract and vitamin E can reduce the chance of the occurrence of stretch marks. In case they are too deep they can be removed by more drastic methods provided by the modern medicine. But if it’s not the case, the mentioned ingredients help significantly improve the appearance of the existing stretch marks.

Whether your stretch marks are deep or superficial, don’t hung up on the bad, you are beautiful even with stretch marks!

How to Choose Nail Polish

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:34:00 +0000

Basically, it is advisable to pick acetone free nail polishes. Besides colored polish, you will also need to choose a base coat, or a hardener, and a top coat, or a binder. Today many cosmetics manufacturers offer products that contain both base coat and top coat. You can tell the quality of nail polish only by applying it to your nails. However, here are some tips to follow when buying nail polish.

Choosing Nail Polish Color

As you look at a nail polish display stand, try to imagine how the color that appeals to you would look on your nails. Perhaps, that would change your mind. As a general rule, the color that shows in paper samples looks different once applied. The paper sample indicates the transparency of polish, or how many layers you will need to apply. With transparent nail polishes, it is better to apply them over thicker base coats. If available in a store, sample nails reflect the true color of nail polish.

Nail Polish Thickness

It is important to check the thickness of nail polish. If a drop doesn’t fall off the brush within 5 seconds, the polish is too thick. Such a nail polish is hard to apply and dries out quickly.

Nail Polish Brush

Examine a nail polish brush carefully. Make sure the bristles are straight. The brush should be long and limber with thin and elastic bristles.

Mixing Nail Polish Around

It’s better to buy the nail polish with a little mixing ball in it. When you shake it, the ball helps mix the polish around.

Nail Enamel Strips

And in case you don’t want to wait until the nail polish dries and then treat that yellowish color of your nails, you may use the nail enamel strips, which just stick to your nails. You may read about it more details in “Manicure Dry Nail Enamel Strips – Alternative to Nail Polish”.

Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Wards off Childhood Asthma and Allergy

noreply@blogger.com (Hum Tum) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:36:00 +0000

A two-stage study has shown, that women, who follow Mediterranean diet in pregnancy, also protect their babies from childhood asthma and allergy. During the first stage of the study, 1997, doctors recruited 507 women who attended an antenatal clinic on Menorca, Spain. These women were quizzed about their dietary habits. Six years later the children of these women were examined for asthma and were tested to see if their organisms responded to six common allergens. The researchers found, that the diet of children did not influence the fact whether they had these problems. The main reason was the dietary intake of the mothers while pregnant.

Study Results

The researchers elaborated the Mediterranean Diet Score System, which measured the consumption of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, nuts, legumes, fish and wholegrain cereals. One third of the quizzed mothers had a low rating on this score, while two-thirds had a high score. At the same time children from the “low score” group were almost twice likelier to develop allergies and about four times as likely as children from the “high score” group, to develop asthmatic symptoms.

What is the Mediterranean Diet

There are two main components in the Mediterranean diet: antioxidants (vitamin compounds that kill free radicals) and polyunsaturated fatty acids. In our case the first ones were found effective against asthma in babies, the second ones protected against inflammation.

In general, the Mediterranean diet consists of the following products:

lots of fruits and vegetables,
fish,
bread
wheat and other cereals,
moderate amounts of red wine.

Mediterranean diet differs from that one typical to the Americans a lot: the second one has the high amount of animal fats, while Mediterranean diet means first of all the consumption of a lot of olive oil, which lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, blood sugar level and blood pressure. This is why Mediterranean diet is associated with longevity.