Killer Heels Reach A New High.

Thursday 20th May 2010Killer heels have certainly reached a new high if this photograph is anything to go by. Shoe's that were reserved for the likes of strippers and dominatrices are now the latest trend to spiral it's way into the high street.It is now the in style for any self respecting red carpet A' Lister to step out in heels as high as six,...

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The Baby Food Diet

Wednesday 19th May 2010With the warmer weather fast approaching, the stars of stage and screen are looking at new and bizarre ways to lose weight, but would you ever consider trying the baby food diet?Reece Witherspoon and Marcia Cross have allegedly tried this new celebrity fad diet which entails consuming 14 jars of baby food throughout the day,...

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Age Gap Concern

Monday 17th May 2010 A recent study conducted by German researchers found that women who marry men seven to nine years their junior or senior could be upping their odds of dying sooner. Exchanging vows with a significantly younger man raises a woman's risk of death by 20%, according to the study published in Demography. The study, based on data...

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How To Sleep Better

Monday 3rd May 2010Good morning. I trust you all has a good weekend!I'd like to kick this new week off by showing you this great article I found, let me know what you think!We pay a high price for getting an insufficient amount of sleep, individually and as a society. Lack of sleep is directly linked to poor health, with new research suggesting it...

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Treatments Options For Spider Veins

Friday 30th April 2010 What are the options for spider vein treatment?Sclerotherapy is the 'gold standard' for eliminating spider veins and small reticular leg veins. Multiple injections of a sclerosing agent are injected into the abnormal red, blue or purple spider veins of the involved leg. Injecting the unwanted veins with the sclerosing solution...

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HRT - The Risks And Benefits

Thursday 29th April 2010 Hormone replacement therapy is commonly prescribed in women with severe menopausal symptoms. HRTs also have been found to have beneficial effects on osteoporosis, coronary heart disease and colorectal cancer, and this has led many women to also use them in the hope of reducing their risks of these conditions.However, in recent...

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Coping With General Anxiety Disorder

Wednesday 28th April 2010Worrying about that presentation at work next week? Feeling anxious about an upcoming medical exam? Stressing about your kids' welfare? Worries are part and parcel of leading a busy life in this modern, hectic world, but when the worries take over and become something more serious like General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), they can...

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Demistyfying The Main Causes Of Acne

Monday 26th April 2010Dealing with acne can be very stressful. Trying to figure out what causes it may be even more confusing. There may be many myths that surround this type of skin condition, and debunking these myths can help you deal with this skin condition better. There are a few major factors that contribute to the cause of irritable skin problems....

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Home Remedies For Wrinkles

Friday 23rd April 2010 Anyone who undergoes graceful aging process has wrinkles. It is all part of the aging process. But if we can prevent it from developing and maintain our youthful appearance, then it will better right? Good news is, we can do this without surgery and this is through the use of home remedies for wrinkles.Wrinkles are the creases...

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Spring Cleaning For Mind, Body And Soul

Thursday 22nd April 2010 With spring in the air it is easy to feel more positive about the world in general. It is amazing what a bit of sunshine and warmth can do for your outlook. Many people do some form of spring cleaning around their home at this time of year. It is pleasant to be able to throw open the windows and let the fresh air into our...

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Make Up Tips For The Eyes

Wednesday 21st April 2008If you've got a big event coming up, you're probably stressing over preparatory details. One of the biggest factors of a big event is the outfit. What you wear says a lot about you, and no doubt you'd like to make a good impression and present yourself at your best. Questions like what shoes to wear, how and where to find the...

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DOMAIN NAME FOR SALE

Unfortunately my personal circumstances have hit a dramatic change. Forgive me for not going onto too much detail, but lets just say I am unable to continue my commitments with the blog.It actually saddens me to have to do this, but I have decided to sell the www.beautyfactor.net domain name to the highest bidder. I am looking to just recoup my costs which I estimate to be in the $80.00 area.This domain name currently has a Google Page Rank 3, so if you are looking to start up your own Beauty/style/health...

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Eat Your Way To A Healthy Heart

Wednesday 31st March 2010A healthy diet can reduce your chances of getting heart disease, and believing that prevention is better than cure I have come up with a list of foods that you can eat to help keep your heart healthy.Salmon Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids that protect your heart by reducing both inflammation and the risk...

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Omega 3 Linked To A Longer Life

Monday 29th March 2010(NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, have found that omega-3 fatty acids have another beneficial effect besides maintaining a healthy heart. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study found that patients with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood experienced...

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Can Seaweed Help With Obesity?

Wednesday 24th March 2010Yesterday scientists from The university of Newcastle revealed that Seaweed could be the answer to all our obesity woes.Researchers found seaweed fibre could reduce the body's fat uptake by more than 75%.A fibrous material in Sea Kelp called alginate was better at preventing fat absorption than most over-the-counter slimming...

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Contraception - Abstinence

Monday 22nd March 2010If you are looking for a contraceptive that is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases then abstinence is the perfect contraceptive for you.While the idea of abstinence is not taught in many schools, in my opinion it should be. A good sex education class should cover all bases including how to...

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Contraception - The Morning After Pill

Monday 15th March 2010The morning after pill can be used by a woman to prevent pregnancy after having unprotected sex. While it is very effective at preventing pregnancy if they are used soon after having unprotected sex, they are not a barrier to protect you from any sexually transmitted infections. The emergency contraceptive pill can be taken...

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Something For The Weekend 24

Friday 12th March 2010Now, if you have ever watched Dragons Den then you may have actually heard of the Tangle Teezer Detangling Hair Brush.As the brainchild of celebrity colourist Shaun P, this unique Tangle Teezer Detangling Hair Brush waves goodbye to those troublesome hair tangles while dramatically reducing hair breakage and splitting.Available...

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Women And Hair Loss

Thursday 11th March 2010Here is a really interesting article I found today about women and hair loss that I wanted to share with you all. It's written by Tracee Cornforth and you can fond the origianl article here on about.comThe advertisements for treatment of balding and hair loss in men can't be missed. These ads might lead one to believe that hair...

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Estrogen and Your Health

Wednesday 10th March 2010Estrogen and Your HealthWhat Is Estrogen?: What is estrogen and how does it affect your health? If you're interested in lowering your risk of breast cancer,or if you want to understand how to prevent recurrence after treatment, it's important to understand the role that estrogen, and other hormones, play in your health. Get...

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Contraception - Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Monday 8th March 2010 An IUD is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device made from plastic and copper that fits inside the womb (uterus). It used to be called a coil or a loop. It is a long-lasting and reversible method of contraception but it is not a barrier method. This means that an IUD cannot stop you getting sexually transmitted...

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Something For The Weekend 23

Friday 5th March 2010Okay, you've seen the adverts on television promoting this particular product, and if you are anything like me you probably think 'yeah right' because Bio-Oil does sound like one of those beauty miracles that's just too good to be true. Well I can verify that this product is a miracle and it does do exactly what it says on the...

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Eat More Curry...It's Good For You

Wednesday 3rd march 2010Once hailed as Britain's most popular dish, the curry is much more than a tasty tea time treat. While curry or curry powder is a concoction of a few different spices, one main spiced used in curry is indeed turmeric. This spice is a member of the ginger family and this is what gives the curry dishes that yellowish colour.Curry...

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Contraception - Vasectomy

Monday 1st March 2010 The Vasectomy is a simple and straightforward operation that stops sperm entering semen. It is a permanent form of contraception, but as a rule it shouldn't interfere with your sex life because you will still have erections and produce semen. However, it's clear that a very small number of men do run into trouble after...

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Something For The Weekend 22

Friday 26th February 2010If you want to be right on trend this season without having to spend a fortune why not try this amazing Barry M Lip Paint in orange. Yes, I said orange, because believe it or not, orange is the hottest lip colour to brighten up your lips at the moment.Barry M Lip Paint is known for it's soft creamy texture and is packed full...

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Can You Ever Eat Too Much Protein?

Wednesday 24th February 2010Everywhere I turn it seems more and more people are ditching a good balanced diet and replacing it with one that is low in carbs and high in protein.While there are advantages to consuming protein, such as a decreased sense of feeling hungry and the stabilising of blood sugar levels, eating too much protein can have a negative...

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Contraception - Diaphragms And Caps

Monday 22nd February 2010Continuing with our short series about contraception today we are going to talk about Diaphragms and cervical caps. Diaphragms and caps are barrier methods of contraception. They fit inside your vagina and prevent sperm from passing into the entrance of your womb (the cervix). Diaphragms are soft domes made...

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