<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xml:lang="en-us" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title type="text">Wellness Posts by jonygates</title><subtitle type="text">Wellness Posts by jonygates</subtitle><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38945</id><rights type="text">Copyright 2026, Wellness.com, Inc. All rights reserved.</rights><updated>2011-01-02T03:50:42Z</updated><category term="Wellness Posts" /><logo>https://www.wellness.com/content/images/logo.gif</logo><author><name>Wellness.com, Inc.</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><generator>Wellness.com Gazelle Rss Generator</generator><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/" /><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38946</id><title type="text">Causes, Symptoms and Effective Home Remedies for Itching</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23243/causes-symptoms-and-effective-home-remedies-for-itching/jonygates'&gt;Causes, Symptoms and Effective Home Remedies for Itching&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Itch is an annoyance in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a common problem and can be limited to a small area (limited to one area of the body) or generalized (occurring all over the body or in several different areas).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The medical term for itching is pruritus. Generalized itch, for obvious reasons, is more difficult to treat than localized itch. Itches can also occur with or with no skin lesions (for example, bumps or blisters).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Itching may be caused by a skin mess or by an ailment that affects the whole body (systemic disease).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Skin disorder that cause severe itching include infestations with parasites (such as scabies, mites, or lice), insect bites, hives, atopic dermatitis, and allergic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;These disorders usually also produce a rash. Systemic diseases that can cause itching include liver disease, kidney failure, lymphomas, leukemias and other blood disorders, and, occasionally, thyroid illness, diabetes, and cancer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Causes of Itching&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Exposure or contact with chemicals&lt;br/&gt;Sunburn can cause dying&lt;br/&gt;Insect bites or stings&lt;br/&gt;Chicken pox&lt;br/&gt;Parasites&lt;br/&gt;Cold conditions&lt;br/&gt;Overexposure to water and hot baths&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Symptoms of Itching&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bumps&lt;br/&gt;Dry, cracked skin&lt;br/&gt;Leathery or scaly texture of the skin&lt;br/&gt;Tendency to scratch repeatedly, to relieve itching sensation&lt;br/&gt;Redness of skin&lt;br/&gt;Scraped skin, as a result of vigorous scratching&lt;br/&gt;Thick and scar skin&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Treatment of Itching&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying state that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;While scratching may provisionally ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratch can lead to an endless cycle of itch"scratch"more itching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or calming lotion or cold squeeze when the urge to scratch occurs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Soaps are often infuriating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Home Remedies for Itching&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To get relief from itching peppermint bath is highly useful.&lt;br/&gt;If itching is in a meticulous area application of Vicks vapor rub will provide immediate relief.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Home Remedies for Common Illness&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is one of the best itching cure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mix equal amounts of honey and cinnamon powder and make a fine paste. Apply this paste on affected areas to stop itching.&lt;br/&gt;This is very good home remedy for Itching.&lt;br/&gt;Put 2 cups of oatmeal in a tub with Luke warm water. This is one of the effective natural remedies for itching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Make a solution by adding ¼ parts of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 parts of water and wash the affected skin with this water as it provide relief. This is one of the effective home remedies for itching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Pour a cupful of white vinegar in bath water and soak the body in it for 5-10 minutes. This is one of the successful natural remedies for itching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Application of cod liver oil or Aloe Vera to the exaggerated area is also beneficial.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To avoid itching of dry skin, it's always better to use moisturizer after every wash.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Herbal Beauty Tips- &lt;br/&gt;Natural Treatment- or more read on homeremediesforcommonillnesses.com</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:50:42Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23243/causes-symptoms-and-effective-home-remedies-for-itching/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38947</id><title type="text">Essential Travel information about Dominica</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23242/essential-travel-information-about-dominica/jonygates'&gt;Essential Travel information about Dominica&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Whether you're into trekking high into the mountaintops or exploring the watery world below, Dominica is the place to go for those who prefer hiking boots over high heels and are content with a nightlife where the only music is the murmur of the jungle. Dominica has surprisingly long drives for such a small island, so it's better to pick a spot or two and explore instead of bouncing around. If you can do it in the mountains (hiking, bird-watching, searching for hidden pools and waterfalls) or the water (diving, snorkeling, kayaking), you can do it in Dominica. Don't miss the ancient forests of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, home to the otherworldly Boiling Lake and the spectacular Trafalgar Falls.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;There are a few sandy beaches, but most require a little gumption to find and there are usually only a few lodging choices nearby, at most. There are no direct international flights and the island-hopping it takes to get here has kept the package tours at bay. The locals are so friendly that it's almost fun to get lost just to have an excuse to approach people on their front porches. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Whereas some of the bigger Caribbean cities are decidedly scary, in the capital city of Roseau the locals often stop visitors just to wish them a good visit. Rasta culture is strong, and those offended by the sight of Rastafarians taking their sacrament might have to cover their eyes a time or two. Dominica is also the home to about 2200 Caribs, the only pre-Columbian population remaining in the eastern Caribbean.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Many visitors to Dominica tell us there is just not enough time to see all the beautiful natural sites and to do all the unique activities that Dominica offers. From the Boiling Lake &amp; the many natural hotwater baths, to the cool refreshing rivers &amp; waterfalls, and the magnificent underwater sights for snorkelers &amp; scuba divers, Dominica's natural treasures are plentiful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In addition to the exceptional natural scenery of the area, Dominica is likewise wealthy in flowers and also fauna, with various species which were considered to be died off within the encircling islands flourishing in Dominica's forest which are within quick travel from the Dominica accommodations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Top Attraction of the World&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The area prospers on Dominica vacationers along with agriculture industry which means that the Dominica major resorts usually are really important to the regions economic system. The good thing is, the majority of the Dominica condos tend to be located in the vicinity of the hubs of Dominica tourism recreation so pick up a Dominica guide from the main receiving area and uncover this spectacular country. With options for nature viewing, deep-sea diving, hiking and some other outdoor activities, you're guaranteed to fall in love with the Dominica island.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;One popular element of Dominica leisure is definitely the potential to witness whales as well as dolphins in their own natural environment as these kind of creatures reside in the area year round. Follow this up together with a comprehensive day of exploration in the Morne Trois Pitons National Recreation area or maybe Cabrits National Recreation area and an enjoyable night on the sandy Dominica shoreline taking pleasure in the sundown while the sun sinks into the sea before heading back to your room at one of the attractive Dominica accommodations or perhaps taking advantage of a bountful a dinner party from one of the awesome Dominica eateries.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Singapore Island- &lt;br/&gt;Creepy Eyes and Black Rings- or more read on gosingaporetravel.com</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:50:29Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23242/essential-travel-information-about-dominica/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38948</id><title type="text">Celebrity Hair Styles Advice</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23241/celebrity-hair-styles-advice/jonygates'&gt;Celebrity Hair Styles Advice&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If your like most women, you are always searching for a new hairstyle either for a special occasion or just for a new look. Are there any guidelines that can help with choosing a hairstyle? Yes there are many, but we will tell you a few here for choosing hairstyles.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;First of all you must be honest with yourself! In general you will want to accentuate your best features and minimize your least favorite when choosing a hairstyle. For instance if you have larger forehead than you might want to have bangs, but if you have the most beautiful eyes than you dont want to cover them up with hairstyles with long bangs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Look at your face shape! Hairstyles for rounder faces would normally be longer, possibly shoulder length, to minimize the width of your face. On the other hand a hairstyle for a longer faces could be shorter with bangs with hair flipped outward to give your face a wider appearence.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;No matter what hairstyle you are searching for, the next best advice we can give is look at our many hairstyle galleries or celebrity hairstyles and find pictures of women with similar face shapes and features. Print the pictures of hairstyles and show them to your hairstylist for some expert advice specific for your face shape and desired hairstyle. We have hairstyle galleries for all different lengths including short hairstyles, long hairstyles, medium hairstyles, prom hairstyles, celebrity hairstyles and much more!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Whatever the style that door, her hair still appears fresh and elegant. She brought her hair in a bob standard style known as "son" style. One of the interesting things about Jennifer Aniston and other celebrities hair styles is that you do not have to be worth millions to achieve the same look. To recreate the chin of which has been long cut off the hair of Jennifer Aniston so popular, you want to use a moisturizing shampoo good, especially if your coloured hair as hers is. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Hair Cuts Ideas&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Then, the state of the hair, you must use a detangler, which will make your hair smooth and shiny without adding weight. Then your hairdryer towel and apply a volumizer quality at the base. With a comb, part of a messy hair can fall into place naturally. The goal here is to show the hair style without looking too polished. Now, your hair must be pre-seasoned, what can be done by running your fingers while it blowing through the dried at low temperatures.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Before you begin style, the hair should be moist, but not wet. Start the style in the back, working on the underside. With a large round brush and blow dryer over medium heat, you want to guide your hair so it becomes straight. Keep air circulation at the end of the brush with the creation of a very slight curl under. Finally, using a very small amount of ointment, you will be working in your hair at the end, beginning at approximately one inch roots. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Keep in mind that if you have the hair and that's all right, you will probably want to skip this part. This is just one of many celebrities hair styles that you can follow. Another person we love to imitate is Nicole Kidman. Among the celebrity hair styles, her hair is always sophisticated and stylish. No matter how long it chooses or color, her hair looks perfect. To reach Nicole's look chic with hair, you want to start with a good shampoo and conditioner. Then the towel hair dryer and spray on a treatment facility to meet your frizz.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Short Hair Styles- &lt;br/&gt;Classic Face Look- or more read on all-hairstyles.com</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:50:16Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23241/celebrity-hair-styles-advice/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38949</id><title type="text">Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Infant Reflux</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23240/symptoms-causes-and-treatment-for-infant-reflux/jonygates'&gt;Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Infant Reflux&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;While more than half of all babies experience infant reflux in their first few months of life, the condition usually resolves itself within 12 to 18 months. Often times reflux symptoms are similar to colic or the average infant fussiness. Here are some basic guidelines to answer the questions, as to how to tell if reflux is the culprit and what you can do.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Symptoms of infant reflux&lt;br/&gt;Constant crying, vomiting, arching the body and throwing the neck backward during eating or after eating, frequent hiccups, irritation, poor sleep and frequent sinus or ear infections are common symptoms of infant reflux. However, the exact symptoms of infant reflux vary from infant to infant. The symptoms of infant reflux, especially silent reflux are often mistaken for colic. Infants suffering from silent reflux do not vomit. But they cry and scream inconsolably after every feed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What causes infant reflux?&lt;br/&gt;Reflux develops when the valve that controls the movement of contents between the esophagus and the stomach could not work properly. This is a common condition in infants born with underdeveloped lower esophageal sphincter. The underdeveloped esophageal sphincter fails to close after liquid or food enters the infant's stomach.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;During the digestion process when the stomach contracts to push the contents in the stomach into the intestines, a portion of the stomach content blended with stomach acid moves upward into the esophagus through the relaxed lower esophageal sphincter.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The acid irritates the lining of the esophagus, causing intense pain. A part or the entire stomach content might move upwards into the esophagus and the child would vomit after each feed.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Treatment for Infant Reflux:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Baby acid reflux is present in appropriately 20% of babies before the age of nine months. Acid reflux is due to an underdeveloped digestive tract and almost all babies will outgrow the condition before their first birthday.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For bottle fed babies, infant reflux may be controlled by thickening the formula or breast milk with a small amount of rice cereal. Add 1 tbsp. per four ounces of formula or breast milk and mix thoroughly. If this mixture is too thick to flow through the nipple, the infant may fuss and parents can confuse this with food refusal. However, if this happens while trying this infant reflex treatment, you should try switching to a different size nipple or enlarge the opening on the nipple slightly by cutting a small X on the tip. Alternatively you may spoon feed the baby.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Another infant reflux treatment some parents have had success with involves slight changes to the feeding routine. Though some infants like to drift off to sleep after a feeding, keeping the baby in an upright position for 30 minutes after a feeding may reduce infant reflux.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The general advice is to keep the baby's head a minimum of 30% higher than their stomach. Also, babies with reflux should be burped more frequently during feedings. Stop to burp the baby after 2 oz. if bottle fed or if breastfeeding burp before switching breasts. This should also help keep the infant awake for the feeding and make it easier to keep the infant upright after feeding. Lastly, when your baby does nap after feeding, make sure he sleeps on his back.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;New Born Diet&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In the majority of cases acid reflux can be successfully treated and managed with simple changes to the baby's diet. More serious cases of infant reflux may require immediate medical attention. Signs that your baby's reflux is severe include: projectile vomiting or regular vomiting; difficulty breathing after vomiting or spitting up; yellow vomit; or, vomit with blood.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If an infant does not respond well to the natural treatments for infant reflex detailed in this article, this can be indicated by poor weight gain or by weight loss, excessive crying or irritability, parents may nee</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:50:03Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23240/symptoms-causes-and-treatment-for-infant-reflux/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38950</id><title type="text">Causes and Treatment for Vaginal Atrophy</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23239/causes-and-treatment-for-vaginal-atrophy/jonygates'&gt;Causes and Treatment for Vaginal Atrophy&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The history of vaginal symptoms such as itching, dryness, or pain with sexual intercourse is typically sufficient to assume that a women is suffering from vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy if she is experiencing other symptoms typical of the menopausal transition. Of course, a careful physical examination, including a pelvic examination, is necessary to rule out other conditions (such as infections) that may be causing vaginal symptoms. There are no specific tests available to determine whether the vaginal wall has become thinner or less elastic.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Vaginal atrophy is caused by a decrease in estrogen production. Less circulating estrogen makes your vaginal tissues thinner, drier, less elastic and more fragile.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A drop in estrogen levels and vaginal atrophy may occur:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;    * After menopause&lt;br/&gt;    * During the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause)&lt;br/&gt;    * During breast-feeding&lt;br/&gt;    * After surgical removal of both ovaries (surgical menopause)&lt;br/&gt;    * After pelvic radiation therapy for cancer&lt;br/&gt;    * After chemotherapy for cancer&lt;br/&gt;    * As a side effect of breast cancer hormonal treatment&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Vaginal atrophy due to menopause may begin to bother you during the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), or it may not become a problem until several years into menopause. Although the condition is common, not all menopausal women develop vaginal atrophy. Regular sexual activity helps you maintain healthy vaginal tissues. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Treatments for vaginal atrophy&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mild vaginal atrophy could be treated with over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers or lubricants. However, over-the-counter lubricants might not heal excessive vaginal dryness. Topical estrogen is the most effective remedy for vaginal dryness.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Vaginal estrogen creams could be applied to the vaginal walls to reduce the discomfort and irritation. Occasionally vaginal estrogen rings are inserted into the vagina to treat this condition.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The estrogen ring gradually releases estrogen in the vagina, lubricating the vaginal walls, and reducing the vaginal dryness.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read about Herbal Breast Enlargement Pills .&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The ring should be replaced every 3 months. Sometimes vaginal tablets are inserted into the vagina to treat vaginal atrophy. Physicians often recommend hormone replacement therapy for treating vaginal dryness. However, estrogen therapy in any form is not recommended for women with a personal or family history of breast cancer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Although women with vaginal atrophy lose interest in sexual activities due to pain and discomfort that occur during intercourse, studies have shown that vaginal atrophy could be prevented with regular sexual activities. During sexual activities, blood flow through the vaginal tissues increases, which improves the health of the vagina, reducing vaginal dryness.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Vaginal dryness might be reduced by consuming plant products containing phytoestrogen or plant estrogen. Soy, beans, legumes, potato and apple could reduce vaginal irritation and discomfort.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also know about Herbal Breast Enlargement Cream . Read how Vaginal Tightening Cream  improves the tightening sensation.</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:49:50Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23239/causes-and-treatment-for-vaginal-atrophy/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38951</id><title type="text">How to Build Muscle Fast</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23238/how-to-build-muscle-fast/jonygates'&gt;How to Build Muscle Fast&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ever since we have known, muscle building has been a big deal with most men. Well, basically men's physiology gives them a greater chance of building muscles easily, so to say, that it is easier for men, would be somewhat right. I actually did a lot of research on this and have come up with the following muscle building tips for men which are sure to help them a lot.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For different parts of the body muscles, there are different training routines that men should follow. What is good for one part of the body might not be necessarily good for the rest of the body too. You've got to see for yourself as to what exercise suits which part of the body the best.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The best of the tips is maybe to do strength training on alternate days as it will help muscles relax a bit as well.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you want some muscle on the leg area specially then perhaps shoulder press would be the best training routine to follow, as it really helps in building muscle not only on the legs but also the upper part of your body. You can do this easily just by investing in a couple of light dumb bells. Just raise the dumbbells above your head taking all the pressure on your back. Always remember to take care of your posture while you're doing this as it can have an effect on the success of this exercise.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For the men who take pleasure in swimming muscle building can be done very easily. In fact with a thing as convenient as swimming you can actually build your whole body muscles very easily. Swimming involves the muscles of arms, legs, back and the stomach so you are actually training the whole body and then, there is lesser damage done to your body due the fact that you are in water!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Everybody have some areas of the body that they want to focus upon. Some people have leaner upper bodies whereas for many others the problem area is the lower bodies. Whatever your problem is, you should try and get to know a little bit more about that specific area and learn the exercises related to that. When you don't know for sure and get indulged in training that is not particularly suited to the area that you want it to target; the success rate is low and&lt;br/&gt;worse, you can end up getting extremely hurt.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Some things should always be avoided while you are trying to strength train for muscle building. Always start gradually with lower weights moving on to the more weighty ones. The trick is to make your body, get used to the lower weights first so that you don't hurt yourself. Always remember to start the training session with warm-ups first so that you are not causing your body any harm. Then a rest period between two training sessions is also important so working out on alternative days can help a lot basically. These muscle building tips for men will help all men out there if they really are serious about shaping up their body!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heavy weight lifting is not a good idea for muscle building since it will not be helpful if we do not have right training. Most of the people get injured while doing such heavy weight workouts. Regularity and punctuality in exercises is major factor but we will not require starting heavy weight lifting to build muscles. We should start doing things step by step.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;How to Get Abs&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Light exercises will be much helpful in fat burning. We can also do shape transformation for our body in much better way than light exercises like dumb bells, weight rods and pushups. We shall add more diet with exercises since very good diet will be necessary for muscle building. We shall avoid the fatty foods and junk in the diet. We shall use liquid food in the diet since the liquids will help us in digesting the food and keeping us healthy. We can try doing muscle building which give us very good information about exercises. They will guide through the essential tips for muscle building and make using strong.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;There are various meth</summary><published>2011-01-02T03:49:36Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23238/how-to-build-muscle-fast/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38952</id><title type="text">Home Remedies for Beauty Tips to Glowing your Skin</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23249/home-remedies-for-beauty-tips-to-glowing-your-skin/jonygates'&gt;Home Remedies for Beauty Tips to Glowing your Skin&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Nature has given human being that they need for their survival. Though everything is available in the nature for free, most of the people always rush for the artificial products and end up with multiple problems. If you are one of them, who has received adverse effects of the artificial beauty products and want to appear beautiful, you should switch over to the natural products. Experts have always given preference to the natural products than any artificial products. Therefore, if you have the desire of appearing most beautiful and glowing, you can check out the natural products available for enhancing the beauty of your skin. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Home Remedies for Glowing Skin &amp; Smooth Skin&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You can transform your dry skin into a super smooth, soft, supple, and glowing skin by using these home remedies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;1. Mash a banana with milk and apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that will glow.&lt;br/&gt;2. Apply honey on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water. Your skin will glow and become soft and smooth.&lt;br/&gt;3. Mix egg white with honey and apply on the face for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.&lt;br/&gt;4. Make a paste of one teaspoon of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Scrub your face with this paste and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.&lt;br/&gt;5. Rub a piece of papaya on your face and neck for 15 minutes.&lt;br/&gt;6. Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoon turmeric (haldi) powder in orange juice. Scrub it on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.&lt;br/&gt;7. A paste of the fresh fenugreek leaves, applied on the face prevents pimples, blackheads, dryness of the face and early appearance of wrinkles.&lt;br/&gt;8. Make a paste by mixing mashed banana, honey, lemon juice and margarine. Apply on face for overnight. Smear on hands and feet, and wash off in the morning (wear gloves in hands and socks in feet).&lt;br/&gt;9. Boil cabbage in water. Wash your face with this water.&lt;br/&gt;10. Powder mango peels and mix 1 teaspoon milk powder and rub on face, neck, and hands. Wash it off after 15 minutes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Dark Circles under Eyes&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;11. Mix one cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon / lime juice. While taking bath, lather your body and face heavily with a soft soap like Dove. Scrub the whole body and face with the sugar mixture on the lather.&lt;br/&gt;12. After a shower apply vaseline over your entire body. Shower again after one hour. Repeat twice a month.&lt;br/&gt;13. Mix corn (polenta) flour with egg white and apply on your face. When your face is dried completely in about 1/2 an hour, put your fingers in warm water and massage your face. Repeat daily for 10-15 days.&lt;br/&gt;14. Soft and smooth hands for life&lt;br/&gt;Mix 3 teaspoons of baby oil and 2 teaspoons of sugar together. Rub your hands, feet or any part and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Foods for That Make Your Skin Glow Skin&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Eat foods that have skin hydrating, sun-protecting and wrinkle preventing powers. Eat plenty of nutrient rich (especially antioxidant and vitamin C and A rich) vegetables and fruits such as sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cantaloupe, tea - green or black, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, spinach, turnip greens, broccoli and omega-3 rich foods. These foods will provide you the nutrients needed for your skin to keep it smooth, glowing and wrinkle free.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;PH Balance Diet- &lt;br/&gt;Herbal Beauty Tips- or more read on beautytipsfor.com</summary><published>2010-12-21T11:44:44Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23249/home-remedies-for-beauty-tips-to-glowing-your-skin/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38953</id><title type="text">Christmas Holiday in USA</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23248/christmas-holiday-in-usa/jonygates'&gt;Christmas Holiday in USA&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The United States has such a diversity of cultures and traditions, it is actually quite difficult to say what is uniquely American. Many of the Christmas holiday activities vary from family to family and often depend on the cultural heritage of the family members.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A typical Christmas celebration in America mix Irish, Austrian, Polish and Belgian traditions into something that is its own.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Notwithstanding the variety of cultures and nationalities, there is an 'ideal' Christmas tradition which seems to be accepted by many is that Christmas is a family time with a great deal of travel happening over the holidays. The differing climates of the United States also have an influence on what happens at Christmas time. For some places the idea of a Christmas with a sparkling blanket of snow is perfect, for some planning to spend the day at the beach is ideal while some look forward to warm temperatures and lots of sunshine.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Christmas Tree&lt;br/&gt;The Christmas tree plays an important part in the holiday tradition. Often times it is topped by a star to represent the Star of Bethlehem, or by an angel which announces the birth of Christ. Many family trees have ornaments from more than one generation. Often times the heritage of the families are represented by the kind of decorations on the trees. Lights are a must and the more the better. The tree is often placed so that it can be viewed by passers-by in the street. Many living or family rooms are on the street-side in American homes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Decorations&lt;br/&gt;Many families also decorate outside of the home with regional traditions and according to the weather. Some form of lighting are often used on the homes and in the yards during the holidays. There are snowmen, Santas, manger scenes, snowflakes, reindeer, and other lighted displays in many neighborhoods. Others outline the architectural features of their homes in lights. There is sometimes a creche placed that represents the stable wherein the Christ child was born and has Mary, Joseph, the Child and various animals in attendance.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Adventure Tourism in USA&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Food&lt;br/&gt;Food plays an important part in the American Christmas. It is often a time of an extended open house with friends dropping by to bring gifts or just to wish everyone a happy holiday. At this time it is appropriate to offer these guests food and beverage, so many homes have a variety of treats prepared in advance for these occasions. Although many families serve a variety of menus for Christmas dinner, the standard fare seems to include turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, a salad and some sort of dessert.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Churches&lt;br/&gt;Various churches play an important part in the American Christmas. Many families feel that it is important to go to church on Christmas. There are also a variety of associated activities such as church dinners, live Nativity scenes, choir concerts, special church services, and a fostering of the spirit of giving to those less fortunate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Beach Tours in USA- &lt;br/&gt;Theme Holidays- or more read on holiday-travel-destinations.com</summary><published>2010-12-21T11:44:26Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23248/christmas-holiday-in-usa/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38954</id><title type="text">Yoga can Ease Cancer Treatment</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23247/yoga-can-ease-cancer-treatment/jonygates'&gt;Yoga can Ease Cancer Treatment&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells in the body. The cells in the body have the prefixed span of life. Normally, as the cell ages, it undergoes a process of programmed cell death, called as apoptosis, which is controlled by the genetic material (DNA) present in the nucleus of each cell. The genes which can produce cancer (oncogenes) are also present normally in the cells but in inactive form, which get triggered off by various factors like smoking.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Due to some reasons, the genes controlling the cell death are altered (by process called mutation), the cell gains ability to multiply without any control. This multiplication leads to formation of tumour. These tumours, which invade the surrounding tissues, are known as the malignant tumours which are also better known as cancers. It can affect body parts like bones, liver, breast, prostate, lungs, stomach, intestines, skin, blood (leukaemia) etc. The mutation which leads to carcinomatous changes can occur due to many risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, viral infections, immune-suppression, exposure to radiations etc.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The cancer invades the surrounding tissues by infiltration and also spread into distant sites producing secondary tumors at other organs than the organ of origin via blood or lymphatic drainage (metastasis). Once the cancer sets in the body, it interferes by affecting the normal functioning of the particular organ and thereby disturbing functioning the whole body functioning. Early detection can bring better control as the spread can be limited. In advanced disease, many organs/systems get involved due to secondary spread of the cancerous cells. This impairs the body functioning producing the wide range of symptoms.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Role of Nature cure and Yoga in prevention of cancer&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;As discussed earlier, there are many factors which can trigger the formation of cancer. Leading a natural life can be of great use to reduce the risk of developing cancer itself. Avoiding smoking itself reduces the risk of development of cancer by great extent, Yoga and Nature Cure can help to quit smoking and alcohol in people who are addicted to it. Studies show that, Americans are prone to get the cancer of colon (intestines) due to their faulty dietary habits. Hence a natural diet can now be used for preventing the cancers. Yoga can tackle the stress, which was one of the hidden factors behind the genesis of cancer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Role of Nature Cure and Yoga as an add on for cancer management&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Number of research studies today show that Nature Cure and Yoga can be successfully used as add on to the conventional treatments. They reduce the stress, improve quality of living and help in reducing the distressing symptoms of the chemo/radiotherapy. Let us now discuss components of Natural Methods of treatment and Yoga on cancer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Yoga Poses&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Nutrition&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Food is an essential component which influences the status of human health and disease. More and more diseases are now related to nutritional status of the human being. Today there are studies stating the co-relation between diet and cancer as mentioned earlier.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;While considering the nutrition for cancer patients, one should take care of the nutrition during the conventional treatment and after it. Surgery, chemo and radiotherapy changes the nutritional needs of an individual. A healthy diet can meet the nutritional demands of the individual. The American Cancer Society suggests consuming Vegetarian diet and regular physical activity, to avoid high fatty substances and alcohol in order to prevent as well as to reach the nutritional requirements during cancer. Wheat grass juice has shown beneficial effects for cancer clinically, even though there are no research studies to prove this.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Weight Loss- &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href="</summary><published>2010-12-21T11:44:06Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23247/yoga-can-ease-cancer-treatment/jonygates" /></entry><entry><id>uuid:e122b7fb-0ad9-4e40-b16d-a9f09bdd4ac8;id=38955</id><title type="text">Causes and Home Remedies for Dandruff</title><summary type="html">&lt;a href='http://www.wellness.com'&gt;Wellness.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/blog/23246/causes-and-home-remedies-for-dandruff/jonygates'&gt;Causes and Home Remedies for Dandruff&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates'&gt;jonygates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The term dandruff generally refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition can become troublesome when the skin gets infected. There are two main types of dandruff, namely dry dandruff and oily dandruff. Those with an oily skin tend to suffer from oily dandruff while those with dry skin suffer from dry dandruff. The type of dandruff home remedy that one chooses must therefore be decided according to the type of dandruff.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Oily dandruff can be a little tougher to treat as it tends to recur quite easily while dry dandruff can be prevented quite easily. Nevertheless, with a suitable dandruff home remedy and a regular hair care regimen, you can get obtain permanent relief from this condition. While most people see dandruff as a purely cosmetic problem that can be embarrassing at times, dandruff can have several serious repercussions. Dandruff increases one's risk of scalp infections, especially dry skin conditions, and it can also cause loss of hair which is generally temporary but which can be permanent. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dandruff can also cause itching on your forehead and face as it settles on your skin. A dandruff home remedy needs to be used for a prolonged period to ensure that the condition is successfully treated. Very often, people use home remedies for dandruff for just a week or so and as soon as the dandruff has seemed to have cleared, they stop the treatment. However, discontinuing treatment before the condition has cleared completely will cause the problem to resurface. A dandruff home remedy is usually made up of natural ingredients and can be used for at least two weeks or so as this will ensure permanent relief. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dandruff is of two types:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waxy dandruff - it occurs the epidermis scales which is mixed with the sebum that stick to the scalp in the form of patches.&lt;br/&gt;Dry dandruff - in this, small white flakes of scalp falls or may get attached to the skin of head.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Causes&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Factors that contribute in causing dandruff are:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;mal nutrition&lt;br/&gt;Lack of minerals like zinc and calcium in diet.&lt;br/&gt;Fungal infection especially malasezia furfur is the major cause of dandruff&lt;br/&gt;Infections caused by yeast&lt;br/&gt;Usage of soaps and shampoos those are alkaline in nature.&lt;br/&gt;Infection caused by communication with others.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Home Remedies for Dandruff&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dandruff Treatment using Fenugreek Seeds&lt;br/&gt;The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or acacia concinna. This dandruff home remedy is especially effective for those suffering from dry dandruff. You will need to use this anti dandruff treatment at least twice a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for another two weeks.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dandruff Treatment using Lime&lt;br/&gt;The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff. Lime juice or lemon juice is an excellent oily dandruff home remedy and can also be used to prevent this scalp condition. You can also apply a paste made out of lemon juice and fuller's earth to your scalp once a week. This pack is one of the best dandruff home remedies as it is an effective method of deep cleansing your scalp. The lemon juice in this paste will help to break down the excessive sebum that has collected on your scalp while the Fuller's earth will help to cleanse your scalp of the excess dead skin cells.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Must read about &lt;br/&gt;Herbal Remedies for Dandruff&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dandruff treatment using Gr</summary><published>2010-12-21T11:43:48Z</published><updated>2026-08-28T21:53:23Z</updated><author><name>jonygates</name><uri>https://www.wellness.com/user/70283/jonygates/blogs</uri><email>support@wellness.com</email></author><link rel="alternate" href="https://www.wellness.com/blog/23246/causes-and-home-remedies-for-dandruff/jonygates" /></entry></feed>