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Fast blood sugar serum sugar level at fasting state
Fast Blood Sugar or FBS: serum sugar level at fasting state– Glucose Tolerance test: monitor the glucose levelafter administration of a known amount of glucoseper body weight Dr. Slinkin examines highlights on glucose Test. Glycated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, also HbA1c)•It is a form of hemoglobin that is measured primarily to identifythe average plasma glucose […]
Acne Skin Care Guide – Types of acne, causes, ways to treat it and more…
Effective acne skin care can be the difference between enjoying life or hiding from it. Anyone who has ever suffered from acne knows that it not only affects your appearance, it affects your life. The embarrassment associated with a poor complexion keeps many terrific people from socializing. Stop hiding. It doesn’t have to be that […]
Uses For Tea Tree Oil
The list of uses for tea tree oil is impressive. Because it has a strong reputation as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial oil, this herbal remedy has long been used successfully to treat acne. Tea tree oil is made by steaming the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant which is native to Australia. The oil contains constituents […]
Is Genital Acne For Real?
Genital Acne is actually a medical condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa or Acne Inversa. This condition can appear anywhere apocrine glands are located not just the genitals. The visible appearance of this condition resembles acne which is probably why the confusion exists. What is Different? Unlike acne, which involves the sebaceous glands, Hidradenitis Suppurativa involves a […]
Birth Control Pills For Acne
Using birth control pills for acne flare ups may or may not be an effective method of control. Acne first develops during adolescence, when hormone levels begin to surge. When hormone levels rise, the sebaceous glands produce excess oil. This oil combined with dead skin cells and dirt becomes trapped within the skin’s pores and […]
Drinking Water And Acne
Water and acne – is there a connection? Acne is a condition that can really take its toll on the sufferer, causing discomfort, pain, low self esteem, and embarrassment. Most people associate acne with teenagers, and although this is a condition more common amongst younger people the fact is that many people suffer from this […]
Vitamins For Acne
Supplemental vitamins for acne sufferers are not something new. Most people are lacking in the necessary vitamins to maintain a happy, healthy body – and that includes skin! Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It requires a wide range of vitamins to look and feel it’s best. Vitamins A, C, E, K and vitamin […]
Zinc Acne Remedies
Because deficiencies of zinc have been linked to acne, Zinc acne remedies have been studied for effectiveness. Zinc is a mineral found naturally in many of the foods we eat. Lean beef, poultry, dairy, eggs, whole grains, beans, peas, sunflower seeds and nuts are just some healthy sources of zinc. Often, in our world of […]
Acupuncture for Acne Psoriasis Allergies
Acupuncture for Acne Psoriasis Allergies and other skin conditions is a treatment technique that is gaining attention in the Western world. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese holistic approach to medicine that has been practiced in China for over 2500 years. It involves the belief that the body has an energy force running through it known […]
How To Get Rid Of Acne Pimples – The Myths
How to get rid of acne pimples – it’s an age old topic clouded in misconceptions. Scientific knowledge is gradually clearing up some of the misinformation surrounding acne, but there are many myths that still persist. Here are some common acne myths… Myth #1 Acne is caused by poor hygiene.This belief may have arisen because […]