Aug 31, 2010 Posted by admin

How to protect a beach from an inconsiderate smoker?

The European Commission has launched an initiative, which aims to raise awareness amongst young people about tobacco issues, the “Helpers” is an animated series of 12 episodes. The initiative video comprises of a series depicts 3 super-heroes who try to save smokers and non-smokers from the negative effects of tobacco, by giving them absurd tips and advice. Chuck, Skinny and Loona, accompanied... read more

Jun 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Multivitamins

In the past, there was a general consensus that if people ate healthy diets, there would be no need to also consume vitamins. New research has shattered this traditional stance, and there is growing evidence that it is extremely beneficial to consume multivitamins every-day, regardless of your diet. Research has shown vitamins can do much more than preventing deficiency diseases such as rickets and scurvy.... read more

May 26, 2010 Posted by admin

The Butterfly Children

9 in every one million people in the world are said to suffer from Epidermolysis Bullosa in one of its manifestations. It is a genetic skin condition with effects that range from mild to severe. It’s characterized by the appearance of blisters in the skin as a result of minor friction that would not affect healthy skin at all. This is why people, mainly infants, that suffer from this disease are... read more

May 26, 2010 Posted by admin

Are you flexible?

We often take for granted how much we stress, strain, and pull our muscles and flex our joints every day. While stretching in even the most routine of activities, our skin is also stretching. This is thanks to collagen, and the skin’s natural elasticity, or ability to stretch. A condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not only affects the collagen in our skin, but also in ligaments and blood... read more

May 26, 2010 Posted by admin

Skin Conditions

There are many different kinds of skin conditions. It is important to recognize the difference, to be sure if you are getting the treatment you need for the condition you have. Many of these conditions have similar symptoms, and even similar appearances, this causes us to be mislead. Having a doctor accurately diagnose your particular condition is crucial. Treatment can only begin, and have the... read more