Something For The Weekend 18

Friday 29th January 2010If you insist on sticking to tradition with your valentines gift this year then let me point you in the right direction.Before you all start heading for the comment box, let me just say that yes, I know this is a health blog, but for this occasion we can allow ourselves a little indulgence. You don't have to eat the whole box...

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Alternative Therapies For Curing Hypothyroidism

Thursday 28th January 2010Are There Alternative Therapies For Curing Hypothyroidism?In recent times, there has been so much focus on the effect of alternative remedies in treating ailments generally. Some even make claims that orthodox medicine cannot make. This has of course led to most people looking for alternative medicines and solutions to their...

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Contraception - Male And Female Condoms

Monday 25th January 2010Condoms are what the professionals call a 'barrier' form of protection. They prevent pregnancy by stopping the male sperm from reaching the egg.It is important to point out here that condoms do not only act as a contraceptive, but as a barrier to sexually transmitted infections,including HIV.Condoms are made from very thin latex...

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Something For The Weekend 17

Friday 22nd January 2010I simply could not let another weekend slip by without mentioning the up and coming event that holds significance to all couples out there. Yes, I am talking about Valentines day. A time for lovers, a time for love, and a time for romance.I am not usually one for sticking to tradition, so my product offering this week is a wonderful...

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How To Get Brighter, Whiter Teeth

Thursday 21st January 2010Wherever you look it seems as though everyone is at it. Whitening their teeth that is. But how can a mere mortal like you or I get whiter than white teeth like those that are constantly beaming at us from our television screens?I have done some searching and found some really interesting tips on WebMd that you may find useful...

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Why Do We Get Cellulite

Wednesday 20th January 2010If you do not have cellulite you can undoubtedly consider yourself lucky.As many as 90% of all women suffer with the condition and although there is no known cure for cellulite, there are a number of great products available to help the appearance of those 'cottage cheese' dimples that most of us are familiar with.So, why...

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Contraception - The Pill

Monday 18th January 2010Welcome to the first part of our series on contraception. Today we are going to kick off the show by taking a closer look at the Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC).The combined oral contraceptive pill contains two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. It may be taken by women to prevent pregnancy. Sometimes, the COC pill may also...

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Something For The Weekend 16

Friday 15 January 2010Carley's Clear And Smooth Skin Treatments has come up trumps this week again for us with this delicious Kukui Nut Body Lotion.A light and sensuous body lotion using the exotic and expensive Kukui nut oil from Hawaii. This special blend of lotion and the precious nut oil can only be bought from Carley's online shop. If you want...

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How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health

Thursday 14th January 2010Today we are going to take a look at how not getting a good nights sleep can affect your overall health and well being.We all know that feeling; we have been tossing and turning all night trying our damnedest to get to sleep. The alarm goes off and we look and feel dreadful. For a large percentage of people nights like these...

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Health Benefits Of Ginger

Wednesday 13th January 2010During my first pregnancy I remember complaining to my doctor about morning sickness. His cure was to eat a ginger biscuit before I got out of bed in the morning, and it worked!Ginger has been used as a medicine and as a spice for hundreds of years in India and China but is now cultivated in many countries across the world.More...

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An Introduction To Contraception

Monday 11th January 2010Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent pregnancy. It gives women and couples the ability to decide if and when they want a baby.There are several types of contraception available, each working in a different way.Over the next 11 weeks (every Monday) we will be taking a closer look at each method...

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Something For The Weekend 15

Friday 8th January 2010Guess what the number one new years resolution is...okay I will tell you, it's quitting smoking.The truth is, almost 80% of people who say they are going to quit the habit this year will have already given in to their cravings, and a few more will follow suit over the next couple of days.There are literally hundreds of different...

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Why Artificial Sweeteners Are Doing You More Harm Than Good

Thursday 7th January 2010I think we are all aware that sugar is bad for us. After all, it is a fundamental ingredient in all of those cakes, sweets and biscuits that we all adore. So you would have thought that choosing products that were zero sugar, like diet drinks and diet snacks, would be better for you overall health right? ... wrong.Read the...

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Getting Motivated

Wednesday 6th December 2010If your new years resolution is to get active but you just can't seem to shift yourself from the sofa then this may just be the article for you.We all know how important exercise is. It burns fat, gets the body working properly and can do no end of good for your mental health. Starting a new exercise routine can be challenging,...

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Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROMWWW.BEAUTYFACTOR.NETMay 2010 be a happy and prosperous one!Don't forget I will be back on the 6th JanuaryIf you have made any resolutions for the new year, let us know what they are in the comment box below!We may just be able to help you achieve your goa...

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