Health and Fitness Blog

The Devastating Effects of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:30:25 +0000

http://www.frivolositicious.com/high-blood-pressure The effects of high blood pressure (hypertension) are devastating. Learn how to lower your blood pressure now.

The effects of high blood pressure are devastating. It does so much damage to your body. Check out the video and you’ll know what I mean. Lowering your blood pressure is critical if you want to have a happy life.

Eczema Pictures (Children and Adults)

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:17:33 +0000

These eczema pictures not only show children suffering from eczema but adults as well. Learn eczema treatment without the need of medication.

The pictures are really disgusting but a pity for the kids as well. I’m sorry that they have to suffer at such a young age.

The pictures are in slideshow video format.

Some facts about eczema from ivillage:

Eczema is an itchy, noncontagious inflammation of the skin.
In most cases, eczema begins as intense itching, followed by a patchy rash that is red, inflamed, dry and scaly.
The rash most often affects the face, arms and legs as well as the creases of the hands and feet.
Eczema appears in many different varieties, including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema.
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, more than 15 million people in the United States have symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Scaly, itchy skin rashes are typical symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Atopic conditions occur in people who are overly sensitive to allergens in their environment.
Contact dermatitis occurs when the skin’s surface comes directly into contact with an allergen or irritant.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contact dermatitis and eczema are responsible for over 7 million healthcare provider visits every year.
Symptoms of contact dermatitis include a red, raised rash on the skin that often itches.
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin.
Seborrheic dermatitis results from an overproduction of skin cells and sebum, the skin’s natural oil.
When the disorder appears in infants, it is called cradle cap.
Seborrheic dermatitis typically causes a scaly, itchy rash that often appears with reddened skin.
Seborrheic dermatitis most commonly occurs on the scalp, sides of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, skin behind the ears and middle of the chest.
People with neurologic conditions often have an increased risk of seborrheic dermatitis.
Much of the damage associated with eczema result of scratching brought on by intense itchiness.
Long-term irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and take on a leathery texture.
Medications such as over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines, corticosteroids, antibiotics and antifungal creams are often used to treat eczema.
People with eczema can reduce the risk of flare-ups by keeping their skin from becoming too dry.
In addition, other steps can be taken to reduce the risk of eczema depending on the nature of the skin disorder that is present.
Treatment of contact dermatitis involves identifying and avoiding allergens and irritants that trigger the condition.
There is no cure for atopic dermatitis, but treatments can reduce symptoms.
The main therapy for seborrheic dermatitis is diligent and consistent shampooing of the scalp and washing of the skin.
Medications such as corticosteroids or antifungals are also sometimes used to treat seborrheic dermatitis.

Lung Cancer Pictures That Made Me Want to Quit Smoking

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:26:31 +0000

Quit Smoking Resource: (Link: Lung Detox) If these lung cancer pictures won’t stop you from smoking, I don’t know what will.

Our life today is full of accidents waiting to happen. The stress, strain, pressures and busyness of life can itself push you over the edge. In such a scenario, your body takes a lot of battering and takes a longer time to heal itself. So, the 15 years they’re talking about could stretch to 20 or 22 years.

To make matters worse, an ex-smoker living in the city is STILL exposing his lungs to a lot of noxious fumes and carbon from vehicles and factories. Short of relocating to the top of a secluded mountain, there’s nothing you can do about this.

An ex-smoker is also a victim of his peculiar circumstances, which makes it difficult to avoid cigarette smoke altogether. As a smoker, you likely have a number of friends who continue to smoke. Obviously, you can’t drop your friends just because you’ve decided to change your habits.

This means that even if you stop smoking TODAY, you could be breathing in smoke released into the air from various sources. Your lungs are still being subjected to a load of irritants.

Of course, people who’ve never smoked are also taking this all in, so why are they not under the same threat? A non-smoker’s lungs are more than up to the task of dealing with pollution, smoke and a little passive smoking.

Here’s the video of the lung cancer pictures slideshow.

10 or so Reasons for Giving Up Smoking

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:46:07 +0000

Giving up smoking video. Giving up smoking is easy http://www.frivolositicious.com/giving-up-smoking if you know how. The facts show that if you continue to smoke, you’ll one day suffer the consequences.

Smoking is bad and most smokers know this. Smoker who still smoke either failed to quit or can’t find any reason to quit. The following video presents some of the most powerful reasons for giving up smoking.