The internet offers mixed reviews on many of the dozens of cold sore medications on the market today, ranging from statements like "my cold sore was gone in two hours" to "this stuff made it worse!" Some cold sore medications obviously have a better track record than others, but it can be difficult to find the perfect remedy for that annoying and embarrassing cold sore. The biggest factor that will contribute to the effectiveness of your chosen cold sore remedy is...

The skin is known to be the largest organ in the body. Since it is also the most exposed organ in the body, there are many chances for it to be exposed to bacteria and plenty of germs that cause skin disorders. There are various skin diseases that are faced by millions of adults as well as children around the world. The most common skin disease that people face is acne. While teenagers are most affected by this skin disease, there are also plenty of adults who face the same. Acne can...

Picture this. Your 9-year old daughter staggers to the breakfast table; hands on head, and moans plaintively, "I can't go to school today. I have a headache."

"Nonsense," you say. You give her an aspirin with breakfast and say, "Off you go. You'll feel better when your history test is over."

But what if this happens every few weeks? Might it be migraine? Is there such a thing as migraine in children?

Betsy's Migraines - a...

Underarm bleaching is quickly becoming a very popular at-home cosmetic procedure. This is probably due to a few reasons including the improved safety and affordability of at-home underarm bleaching creams and gels as well as the growing concern of individuals regarding the color of their underarms.

The reality is that dark underarms affect millions of both men and women and can be the result of increased perspiration such as from extensive exercise or even from using certain...

The most common problem of men and women today is how to get rid of stretch marks. These are some unsightly purplish or reddish marks that appear on the skin because of various means. For one, they can start with some physical and hormonal changes that occur in the body. Adolescents undergo drastic changes because of their rapid growth, and this can eventually stretch the skin to the point that the dermis loses its form, eventually near to the point of breaking down. On the other hand,...

An overgrowth of Candida and vitamin b12 deficiency is connected. Often when a person is suffering from Candida it prevents their bodies from producing and absorbing essential nutrients that the body needs in order to remain fit and healthy.

Although you may find that it is a problem in relation to most of the vitamins our body's need, one of the more serious aspects is the depletion of the B group Vitamins.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is one of the most essential...

Usually a functional cyst is not life threatening and will go away by itself. Yet if a cyst grows very large, then twisting, bleeding or breaking may occur with serious pain. Ovarian cysts that are functional are in fact tiny "bags" which are generated on the ovary when ovulation occurs. The cyst has the job of retaining the egg as it matures and generally the "bag" is reabsorbed when the egg has been let go. If the egg is not let go or the hole in the bag closes...

If you or a loved one suffers from gout, you will already know the importance of having a low purine diet gout recipe at hand to improve the gout symptoms, but also to satisfy the appetite.

After all, even though someone is suffering from gout, the last thing they want to add to their misery is a dish that makes you feel that your taste buds could go on vacation.

A gout diet will help reduce the levels of purine you take into your body, and the knock on effect will...

A variety of eyeglasses are available in the market in different shapes and colors. You can choose them according to the face cut and type of use you have in mind. In addition, nowadays, some frames and lenses used in eyeglasses are made up of variety of new materials; the materials vary, depending on the durability and type chosen.

Eyeglasses for Everybody In Varying Sizes

Many types of eyeglasses are made up of high-tech materials like titanium, while lenses have...

When my friend Brad told my about his anxiety and high blood pressure symptoms I told him to visit his doctor. While I am suffering from high blood pressure since years and know some about it, I am not the person to ask for advice. So Brad went to the doctor and here is what he said.

Brad is not too old yet, just 31 but he is obese. He weighs 290 lbs and is only 5'09. He has various symptoms which make him nervous. He is afraid of having too high blood pressure and clogged...