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Chronic Hair Loss in Males: What to Do?

Find out what the main culprits in hair loss in men are and the treatments that can help to stop excessive hair loss.

Healthy quinoa wrap recipe with alfalfa sprouts and avocado

Quinoa is an ancient grain that has all of the essential amino acids necessary for life. This is a perfect grain to include in a vegetarian diet!

Fault in Immune Memory Causes Atopic Eczema and Psoriasis

Scientists believe they have discovered the causes of psoriasis and atopic eczema. The cause: an impaired immunological memory.

Can Proper Nutrition Help Teenagers Get Rid of Acne?

Almost every teen gets acne at some point. This interview answers common questions about teenage acne and nutrition.

How to Use Essential Oils to Heal a Cut

Essential oils can assist in the treatment of cuts and wounds. Learn how to promote natural healing with Danny O'Rawe, N.D.

Avocados: Horticulture and Nutrition

How to grow avocados from seed? Are avocados healthy? All about this unusual and tasty fruit that makes you feel good!

How to Heal Blisters?

Find tips on how to treat small friction blisters caused by rubbing against the skin. Heal quickly and naturally!

Bug Bites that Blister: What to Do?

Most insect bites cause itching and swelling that usually clear up within several hours. However, in some cases they may cause blistering...

Sun Safety Tips

Follow these sun safety tips to avoid sunburns and keep your skin safe this summer!

Is There Vitamin E in Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil has great nutritional benefits. The list of health benefits of coconut oil is long: weight loss, maintaining cholesterol levels, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, cancer, dental care, and bone strength. Also, coconut oil is very nourishing to the skin and is especially useful in protecting the skin from the aging effects. Why is coconut oil beneficial for skincare? Does it have anything to do with vitamin E?

Is coconut milk healthy?

Despite the bad reputation of saturated fat, coconut milk is actually good for you. Anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral, coconut milk offers many particular health benefits and it is worth including it in our diet. Let's see why coconut milk is so healthy.

Recipe For Gingerbread Loaf

Great recipe to make an excellent gingerbread loaf with honey...

Rice Cooker Recipes Spanish Rice

Since I bought a rice cooker, I'm always trying new recipes. This Spanish Rice recipe is really good and easy to make in a rice cooker.

What to Do If Your Child Has Cradle Cap?

Read what Naturopathic Doctor Pina LoGiudice recommends to parents whose infant has cradle cap.

Sunburn Remedy

Great sunburn remedy to soothe sunburned skin. It is very cheap and easy to make too!

What Are The Foods That Fight Inflammation?

Experts agree that an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the best way to prevent a wide range of chronic diseases. But what foods to choose?

Cradle Cap Oil Remedy Recipe

Helpful oil remedy to get rid of cradle cap. Cautious: tea tree oil can irritate the skin so always use with caution.

Find the Best Sunscreen For You

The Environmental Working Group has just launched the 2010 sunscreen guide. Check it out to find safe and effective sunscreens!

What To Do When a Scrape Oozes?

A scrape usually oozes clear fluid as part of the healing process. Here is what you can do if a scrape oozes.

How long for a cut to heal?

How long it takes for a cut to heal has no definite answer because it depends on many factors and each individual. It can take from several days to a few years. However, if you do the right things from the beginning, you should be able to speed the healing process and avoid permanent scarring if possible. Here are some pieces of advice for the quickest way to heal a cut.

How to heal open wounds faster

To speed the wound healing process, you need to understand what is involved in wound healing. There are three phases: the inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases. What happens in the healing process is a growth of millions of tiny blood vessels producing new capillaries. Wound edges are then pulled together and in the last phase, new collagen forms. Time may heal all wounds. But to encourage this to happen faster, there are several things that can be done.

What causes strawberry birthmarks in infants?

Strawberry birthmarks are raised, soft red lumps on the skin. They are found on at least one in fifty babies and are the most common benign tumor in infants. Many myths have developed about these birthmarks. For example, if a pregnant woman does not satisfy a sudden wish for strawberries, it's said that the infant might bear a strawberry mark... But even today, the cause of birthmarks is not fully understood.