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How to Avoid Acne and Pimples

Acne and Pimples

Anyone in the world today would be prone to acne formation usually in their face owing to the fact that the skin moisture plays a pivotal role in their sudden formation. Pollution around the world today are another factor, hence the need for proper hygiene of the body like occasionally washing of the face is a necessity in this time and age.

Pimples can also occur depending on the hereditary traits that a person would have. Some would simply pop up at any moment and this is something that has become typical for teenagers, a sign of change in their current state. Many believe that the sight of pimples is a sign of being in love, but then again, it all boils down to how sensitive a person is about his or her skin.

It is best to be aware of the level of moisture and the contraction of smoke and dust to the face. Many would use wet towels and tissues to wipe off the harmful triggers of pimples. For people who are not that inclined to pay attention to them, expect the formation of such acne and pimples either to grow or spread to various areas, most of it on the facial area of individuals.

[tags]acne, pimples, facial care, pollution, skin moisture, skin care[/tags]

Originally posted on March 18, 2007 @ 1:32 am

Dealing with Tooth Extractions

If there is one thing that may become irritating for people today, that is to go to the dentist and have a specific tooth extracted. Mobile tooth stemming from poor gums and roots will be normal. While a lot would depend on the available nutrients in the human body, vices such as smoking are contributory factors that weaken the said roots and gums.

Dental Services

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Tooth extractions are only one of the many things that the dentists offer among their services. Regular application of prophylaxis is another service, so with application of tooth fillings. In some scenarios, each service is interconnected with the other. Tooth fillings can show the real story of why extractions are a necessity. Sometimes, impacted teeth may make it hard to apply fillings since the positions may not be ideal for smiling and even biting.

While people are afraid of having to have their teeth extracted, they will not be pulled out without some form of pain reliever and application of anesthesia. No person is that brave enough to withstand the pain of tooth extractions today. Hence, one anesthesia is injected; people would not even notice that the problematic tooth has already been taken out already.

[tags]tooth extract, prophylaxis, teeth, dentist, dental[/tags]

Originally posted on June 16, 2007 @ 12:17 am

Headaches Should Not Be Taken For Granted

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Headaches are only normal for people to encounter. This especially holds true when people are put under a lot of pressure, stressed out and lack the necessary hours of sleep to recharge their body and mind. Abuse of the body�s health is only normal as this is something that most people would usually do when they are always on the go or have to perform the duties necessary for them to uphold their career and lifestyle.

But while an aspirin may relieve some people of headaches, recurring instances should not be taken lightly. Headaches are associated with other things such as peripheral vision, heart conditions, and neurological issues which may be a cause for alarm.

The best way is to see a physician and determine the cause of headaches and rule out any serious illness, like aneurysm as mentioned above. Headaches may not be given the due attention but it would be best to rule out other complications for something that may not be immediately cured by pain relievers and aspirin.

[tags]headache, aneurysm, neurology, medical, health[/tags]

Originally posted on February 26, 2007 @ 2:07 am

Is Your Birth Control Pill Really Safe For you To Drink?

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The use of birth control pills has long been one of the safest methods of avoiding pregnancy. It may allow for safe sex but some pills are now proving even more unsafe to take than others.

It has long been established that drinking these pills carries many possible side effects. One of the side effects is the creation of blood clots. These blood clots can be fatal, especially if they hit the lungs. The odds with second generation birth control pills is 15 out of 100,000 users. The new pills or the third generation pills as they are called carry a 30 out of 100,000 risk. This is double the danger than that of the previous formulation.

Various women’s group have expressed concern over these pills, suggesting that sufficient study has been given and the results show that there is no reason why these newer pills should be kept in the market when the older pills are just as effective and carry less risk. As to For now, it is best if consumers take care to read the fine print of their pils package and check if it has desogrestel, the substance that causes the clots.

Originally posted on February 6, 2007 @ 2:24 am