Insomnia - What can you about it

Did you ever get so desperate in getting at sleep? Or did you even got so desperate having at least a nap during at night when every body is already sleeping? Well your not alone! Just like you, I have an insomnia and here is my story.

When I was a high school student, I was elected as an Student Body Officer at our school. I was so excited that year that I kept thinking of what project I would do or propose next after the other. I was so active at our school performing my tasks and duties as an officer that I did not realize that was giving it too much of my attention. Why?

Yes! As I go to my bed, I kept thinking of my responsibilities and what would I do the next day. Think! Think! Think! And there it goes, my insomnia had started. Its a bad habit whenever I go to my bed or whenever I needed a sleep. My mind did not really want to sleep. I keep of thinking so many things. I have such an active mind at my bed. My mother told me it is called insomnia. (Read more)...

Bleeding Gums

Healthy gums do not bleed spontaneously or when you brush your teeth; so bleeding gums are abnormal and means that something is wrong.

Causes
* Bacteria / dental plaque buildup in the space between gum and teeth.
* Gum disease. ( Inflamed / infected gums bleed easily because there is more blood in the vicinity bringing defense cells to fight off the bacteria)
* Injury due to a toothbrush with hard/splayed bristles or careless toothbrushing/flossing.
* Vitamin C deficiency.
* Dengue hemorrhagic fever.
* Bleeding disorder.

What you can do
* Go to the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital if you have a (read more)

Abnormal Jaw Relationships

An abnormal jaw relationship exist when the upper and lower jaws are mismatched for a proper bite. This problem results in poor bite, strain on facial muscles, jaw joint problems and poor facial appearance.

Symptoms
* Difficulty in biting and chewing.
* Pain and stiffness in the jaw joints, causing difficulty in opening or closing the mouth.
* Speech defects.
* Arthritis in the (read more)

Baby-Teething problems

Teething Problems
Teething can occur anywhere from 3 months to 3 years of age. The teething period is different from baby to baby. Some babies breeze through without worry, other babies may be clingy, uncomfortable, restless and cranky.

Symptoms
* Increase in drooling.
* An increase tendency to chew things.
* Thumb sucking may become more vigorous.
* Gum (read more)

Bad Breath ( Halitosis )

( Halitosis )
The condition is usually due to bacteria that act on food residues in the mouth. Bad breath is often more embarrassing than harmful, and can easily be prevented with good oral hygiene. However, there may be serious cause of bad breath, such as digestive, kidney, liver, respiratory disorder, sinusitis which may need medical attention. Liver failure gives the breath a mousy odor, kidney failure makes the breath smell like urine, and severe uncontrolled diabetes makes breath smell like nail polish remover.

Symptoms
* Bad breath observed when person exhales or (read more)

Anti-aging strategies

*Wrinkles cannot be avoided. However, strong sunlight should be avoided which can cause premature aging. Skin that has been over exposed to sunlight becomes thickened, yellow, rough.

* Too much sun also increases the risk of skin cancer. It has been estimated that having a bad sunburn increases the chances of getting skin cancer by twofold. There for, if you have to go out, use a sun screen on exposed (read more)

Care for Dry Skin

* Quite a lot of people complain that they have dry, rough skin. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Strong saps, not drinking enough water and an air-conditioned environment all dehydrate skin.

* Using a very hot water bathe also causes skin dryness. To prevent this, you should use lukewarm water only when showering. You should avoid using strong soap. Try to use one which is pH balanced. You can also apply an emollient cream to hydrate the skin.

* To have soft, fresh skin remove the outer layer of dead skin cells by rubbing a loofah or a washcloth in circular motions on your skin. This is called exfoliation.

* Eat a balance diet supplemented with vitamins A, C and E and drink plenty of water at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.

* Cut down on teat, coffee and alcoholic drinks which can cause water loss through an increase in urination. (read more)

Athlete's foot

( Foot ailments, Fungal infection )
Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection not exclusive to athletes. The fungus thrives in areas that are always moist and warm, but the skin between the toes ( toe webs ) is most susceptible to it. Especially in hot humid weather. Feet in poorly ventilated shoes soak the socks in sweat and become breeding grounds for infection. In an advance stage, the disease may become chronic and painful.

Symptoms
* Mild to severe itch, usually n the feet.
* Cracked, scaling, and peeling skin, particularly in sometimes spreads to the soles.
* Blisters. (read more)

Body Odor

(Underarm Odor)
Everybody has his/her own distinctive body smell. However when a person's body odor is o strong or pungent that it drives other people away' it becomes a problem. Unpleasant body odor is usually easy to prevent with proper hygiene unfortunately, those who have it are often unaware that they do, probably because they are used to the smell.

Symptoms
*An unpleasant or bad smell ( read more)

Basic Skin Care

* Basic skin care includes bathing at least once a day with soap and water.
* Try to clean your face at least twice a day; in the morning and before you retire to bed in the evening (read more...)