The answer lies in a chemical called melanin. The root of every hair strand under the scalp is surrounded by a tube off hair tissue called hair follicle which contains pigment cells. These pigment cells produce the chemical called melanin that gives the hair stand its colour – black, brown, blonde, red et al. When a person grows… Read More »
Growing up in the Carpathian mountains under a Communist era regime and with an upbringing tied to natural healing methods, Alternative Medicine was a way of life. Since early childhood and watching and learning from the older wise women making remedies in the form of teas, tinctures, decoctions and oil extracts. Cami mastered many of her grandmother’s recipes, all organic… Read More »
We can make a few assumptions: If an egg doesn’t break when dropped from some floor, then it will not break when dropped from any lower floors. An egg that survives a fall can be used again. A broken egg must be discarded. The effect of a fall is the same for all eggs. If an egg breaks… Read More »
What is blurry vision? Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight, making objects appear out of focus and hazy. The primary causes of blurred vision are refractive errors — nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism — or presbyopia. Blurry vision can also be a symptom of more serious problems. These problems may include a potentially sight-threatening eye disease or neurological disorder.… Read More »
Depending on the cause, a person who feels hot may sweat excessively or not sweat at all. They may look hot, with flushed or irritated skin, or their skin may look unchanged. In this article, we look at 13 possible causes for feeling hot without a fever, treatment options, and when to see a doctor. A person can check that… Read More »
Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. While most skin disorders are minor, others can indicate a more serious issue. Contact your doctor if you think… Read More »
When can babies eat grapes? Grapes may technically be introduced as soon as a baby is ready to start solids, however, you may want to wait until after 9 months of age to introduce this common choking hazard. This is because grapes must be sliced lengthwise into quarters to be safe for babies and the small slivers can be challenging… Read More »
This product is a combination of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine. It is used for the temporary relief of pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, or headaches (including migraine). Aspirin and acetaminophen relieve pain by keeping your body from making certain natural substances. Caffeine helps increase the effects of aspirin and acetaminophen. How to use Migraine Relief See also Warning section. If you are taking the over-the-counter product to… Read More »
Many types of oil are available on the market, including vegetable, canola, avocado, walnut, and coconut oil. It can be difficult to know which oil is the best. Do they actually taste different? Is one more healthful than the others? This article takes a look at the differences between extra virgin olive oil and olive oil, including their… Read More »
South Asians (from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) make up one quarter of the world’s population and are one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the United States. Although native South Asians share genetic and cultural risk factors with South Asians abroad, South Asians in the United States can differ in socioeconomic status,… Read More »