Archive for April, 2010

Treating Acne

Author: Ian 04/27/2010

It is important to state from the outset that there are many different types of acne treatments and each one will work in different ways for different people. There is laser acne treatments to consider as well as various over-the-counter lotions that work by reducing oil and killing bacteria on the skin’s surface.

Most famous brand names will be effective as acne treatments for teenage cases, and there are plenty to choose from. Some cases have seen doctors prescribe a mild version of birth control as an acne treatment. Contraceptive pills work because they change the hormonal makeup of a person. Even though the contraceptive pill is completely safe, some people are hesitant to use this Acne treatment due to do with the social thoughts that are linked to taking the pill at a young age. It is however an effective treatment.

Hair Condition

Author: Ian 04/20/2010

Using shampoo and conditioner can be a tricky process for most people. Keeping your hair healthy is very important and keeps it looking shiny, clean and can make someone look a lot more attractive if kept well. Many people dye their hair, use products and the like to enhance the look. As we have already said here before, this doesn’t prevent hair growth and it isn’t bad for your hair, but overdoing it can be. Shampoo and conditioner also help your hair condition. The longer your hair is, the more likely you will want to condition it. Some 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioners are available but they don’t technically do the job any better.

Myths about Hair Loss

Author: Ian 04/14/2010

Facts show that many American men spend close to a billion dollars per year trying to re-grow hair. There are many myths and misunderstandings about baldness and losing hair however. Some of these include baldness coming from the mother’s side of the family which isn’t true. It can come from either side of the family. Wearing hats does not cause baldness, contrary to popular belief. Using hair products doesn’t affect the growth of hair and cutting your hair also doesn’t make it grow back thicker. All of these myths are understandable but not true, so continue to treat your hair the way you have been doing.

The Best Medicine for a Cold

Author: Ian 04/09/2010

There are many tips and tricks that people advise for curing a common cold. The best thing to do really is get plenty of sleep and rest. If you still don’t feel good it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, water is best and take a recommended dose of paracetamol. At night time you can take something like Night Nurse which basically knocks you out for the night, helps you sleep better, breathe more easily and generally feel better the next day. There are many other things that help cure a cold but take it from me, Night Nurse does the trick every time.

Warming Up Properly

Author: Ian 04/06/2010

Training for a long distance run can be quite important to some people and getting everything right on the day will come naturally to you if you prepare properly. Grdaually building up to the final day will help you relax, get used to the distance and help you breathe properly. Most importantly though is warming up and warming down before and after a long run.

Your muscles will thank you after a run if you have warmed up and down properly. Yesterday I went for a 5 mile run and made sure I warmed up first. Afterwards I walked for a while to warm down and my leg muscles were not sore at all.