By Jason Chavis
Studies reported by the American Psychiatry Association have suggested there are many genes and chromosomes related to bipolar disorder. Genetic scientists have been researching the features of psychological disorders since the discovery of mania genes in 1969. Although progress was made during the end of the 20th and first part of the 21st centuries, many of the links between bipolar disease and ...
By Ysabel Doran
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical medication clinically proven to regrow hair in women. Makers of minoxidil products offer formulations for both men and women. But while the FDA has approved minoxidil concentrations as high as 5 percent for men, only 2 percent minoxidil is approved for treating hair loss in women. Understandably, many women wonder if they may safely use minoxidil 5...
By Ysabel Doran
Herbalists sometimes recommend horsetail supplements for improving hair health, leading to speculation that horsetail will make hair grow faster. Also known by its botanical name, Equisetum arvense, horsetail has been used for centuries as a diuretic, as well as to treat kidney stones, edema, and minor burns and scrapes. However, it's horsetail's high silica content that leads to the...
By Timothy Sexton
Home treatments for acne are wide and varied due to an abundance of folk remedies and old wives tales. Old wives often have access to some very effective information, however, and this can come in quite handy if you find yourself unable to use standard acne medicine because of allergies or problems with skin irritation. Blend one or two cucumbers to create a paste that can be applied to your...
By Traci Vandermark
Millet seed acne is characterized by small nodules that are white and about the size of a pin head. They are slightly raised and firm to the touch. Occasionally, the milled seed can become further inflamed and turn into a pustule or pimple. Using these treatments while acne is in the millet seed stage can help prevent the acne from spreading. The ingredients in the following treatments help draw...
By Kevin Rail
Thin hair is never an easy thing for men or women to deal with. Under most circumstances, it is heavily influenced by genetics. Although there is no known cure for hair loss as of yet, there are ways to take care of it. The smartest approach you can take is to make the best out of what hair you currently have and try to keep it from becoming worse. This can be done through diet and a few...
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A healthy diet is important for everyone, but for those with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), it's an imperative part of leading a full and energetic lifestyle. Although low blood sugar commonly occurs in those with diabetes, it may also be a sign of another health condition, according to MayoClinic.com. An important treatment factor for low blood sugar includes choosing foods that will raise...
By Barbara Diggs
As if pregnancy doesn't have enough moments of discomfort, you've now come down with a severe cough. Don't be alarmed. Most severe coughs are relatively harmless side effects of a cold. The chances of it affecting your baby are very slim, even if your cough is so strong that you vomit. Here are a few ways to treat a severe cough and ease your discomfort. Staying well hydrated is...
By Jay Wren
Although there is no magic method for growing long hair overnight, there are many tactics you can employ to keep your hair healthy and make sure it grows as quickly as possible without being stunted by damage. Patience, time and taking proper care will get your hair to the length you want the fastest. Getting a haircut regularly might seem counterproductive when you are trying to grow it out,...
By Diana Monda Dill
Scalp Med is a popular hair loss treatment for both men and women. It is formulated to reverse or inhibit male or female pattern hair loss. However, there are a number of side effects associated with its use. These are primarily caused by minoxidil, the active ingredient in this product. Shedding of hair is a temporary side effect, and it occurs commonly occurs in the early stages of treatment. ...
By Tiesha Whatley
Hair is part of the biggest organ of the human body, the Integumentary System. This organ is constantly working to provide growth to hair, nails and skin cells. Because of this, a healthy dose of vitamins is needed by the Integumentary System. Hair is made up of three types of proteins: collagen, keratin and elastin. These proteins can be found in the foods we eat, but also in vitamin...