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Archive for February, 2008

Certain Omega-3s May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

BETHESDA, Md.–Men with high intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may have a reduced risk of prostate cancer, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (Am J Clin Nutr, 80, 1:204-16, 2004). Increased dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), however, may increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer.

Researchers evaluated the association between dietary intake of ALA, EPA, DHA, linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) and prostate cancer risk in a cohort of 47,866 men between 40 and 75 years of age who were free from … read more

Menozac – The Natural Solution to Menopause

What Is Perimenopause?

Most of us are familiar with menopause. But do you know that there are several stages of menopause? You might have heard of perimenopause. What is perimenopause? What are the symptoms of perimenopause?

Perimenopause means the menopause transition years, the years both before and after the last period ever, when the majority of women find that they undergo at least some symptoms of hormonal change and fluctuation, such as hot flashes, mood changes, insomnia, fatigue, memory problems, etc.

During perimenopause, the production of most of the reproductive hormones, including the estrogens, progesterone and testosterone, diminishes and becomes more … read more

How To Cure Nail Fungus

Some Best Tips to Curing Nail Fungus:

1)Nails must be kept clean and dry always and breath fresh air. Nail fungus naturally occurs on toenail. Some reason is wearing shoes that are tied too tight, wearing shoes for a very long time can cause your feet to perspire and build fungus.

2)Borrowing of nail cutter and other tools from other people might also cause you the transferring of fungus, because if the user has fungus infection it might get to you.

Cure Nail Fungus Fast with ZetaClear

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Zetaclear is 100% organic and natural treatment for nail fungus. It consists of completely natural essential oils which aids the exfoliating of yellowing keratin debris. Tea tree oil is the main ingredients in ZetaClear. Tea tree oil consists of terpenoids which is a potent antifungal and antiseptic agent. Recent studies has confirmed
the effectiveness of tea tree oil in various skin care fungal ailments.

Almond oil and jojoba oil in Zetaclear is effective moisturizing agent as well as aid healing process. Zetaclear also consists of Vitamin E oil which is a well … read more

How to Prevent Nail Fungus

How To Prevent Nail Fungus:

To help prevent nail fungus and reduce recurrent infections, practice good hand and foot hygiene by following these steps:

* Keep your nails short, dry and clean. Trim nails straight across and file down thickened areas. Thoroughly dry your hands and feet, including between your toes, after bathing.

* Wear appropriate socks. Synthetic socks that wick away moisture may keep your feet dryer than do cotton or wool socks (you can also wear synthetic socks underneath other socks). Change them often, especially if your feet sweat excessively. Take your shoes off occasionally during the day and after … read more

How Nail Fungus Tropical Treatments Can Aid the Quick Treatment of Onchomycosis

There are some infections that may scatter through the frames of your nail. An example of a fungal infection that may take place is called an Onychomycosis. Although their visibility is not rare, these infections still seem to be challenging to treat.

There are more than 14% reported cases of this disease; however it may still not be accurate. Non-dermatophytic molds like a Scytalidium Dimidatum, and Dermatophytes are the ones who may be responsible for certain infections in the nails. Among the four clinical presentations, the Distal and Lateral Subungual Onychomycosis is the most common.