From time to time, everyone has experienced a little bit of ‘acne’ on a place other than their face. You might even have a friend who has experienced severe acne on other parts of their body. These problems can be embarrassing and tricky to solve - the back and buttocks can be easily irritated by sweat and clothing, making pimples worse! But is it acne, and can you get acne on places other than your face? Why do you get acne on your face? Acne … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Reading Recovery ‘Harmful’, Visiting Academic Louisa Moats Says
A leading United States literacy expert has launched an attack on the school based reading program know as Reading Recovery. She has stated at a Department of Education event that some aspects of the remedial reading program are harmful. Dr Louisa Moats went on to say that it was indefensible to spend money on the program, which is designed to help struggling Year 1 readers while infact may really be doing more harm than good. "The whole … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Get Clean, Clear Skin
Your complexion can say a lot about you. If you want to make sure you are giving your face a beautiful natural glow, the following tips may be quite helpful. Taking good care of your skin can help to achieve a healthy, glowing complexion. Clean Skin Starts with Cleanser No matter whether you prefer a creamy salicylic acid lotion, or a simple detoxifying option, using a cleanser is important. Rather than using harsh body soaps and washes, using … [Read more...]
Cyano Cobalamin (vitamin B12)
Cyano Cobalamin is the elaborate name for vitamin B12. What many people don’t know is how important B12 is for our body to function properly. Many people take vitamin deficiencies with a grain of salt but not getting enough B12 can have detrimental effects on your health. Why is it so important? Vitamin B12 is vital for normal neurological and blood functioning – both extremely important for good health and longevity! It is necessary, along … [Read more...]
Dietary Choices
We are now being bombarded with nutrition information - what we should be eating, what we should be avoiding, what diets are best. These messages are often being sent out by people with no expertise at all! So it’s no wonder people are getting confused over what to do to maintain their health. ‘About a third of people are confused about what makes a healthy diet and are unsure of how to improve their eating habits, a new study has … [Read more...]
Cornelia De Lange Syndrome
About Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is a congenital syndrome. The features are present at birth, with most signs recognizable at birth or shortly after. The prevalence of Cornelia de Lange syndrome is roughly between 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births. The alteration of three genes know as NIPBL, SMC1A and SMC3 have been identified as the cause of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is not … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet
People have a tendency to dream about the past. Unfortunately, that can sometimes lead to poorly informed decisions. The Paleo diet, which is named after the Palaeolithic era, is marketed as the diet that our ancient human ancestors would have survived upon during the Palaeolithic era. The diet is based on the theory that our Palaeolithic ancestors led a healthier lifestyle than modern man, had fewer modern lifestyle diseases (such as diabetes … [Read more...]
Choose Your Proteins and Carbohydrates Carefully to Avoid Long-Term Weight Gain
Have you tried every diet out there only to find that the weight you lost always returns? New research shows what many dietitians have been advocating for years – if we pay more attention to choosing the right carbohydrates and the right proteins then weight gain can be quite easily avoided in the long term. ‘Simply changing the types of protein and carbohydrates you consume can determine your weight in the long run', according to a new study … [Read more...]
Link Between Autism Genes and Higher Intelligence, Study Suggests
A recent study has highlighted a possible correlation between genes linked with a greater risk of developing autism to higher intelligence. The researchers have uncovered new evidence linking genetic factors associated with autism to better cognitive ability compared to people who do not have autism. “The relationship between autism and intelligence is not clear, researchers say. Although up to 70 per cent of individuals with autism have an … [Read more...]
Why Avoid Petroleum Based Skincare Products
When you purchase skincare products, you will notice that they all claim to provide the best results and that their product has the most to offer; trying to convince you to purchase it. One of the common catchphrases of these products is that they can “lock in” the moisture. This gives the impression that your skin will remain moisturised throughout the day. However, using these products may have several downsides, and these need to be considered … [Read more...]
