Health and Fitness

LASIK eye surgery has been the latest addition to the wonders of Medical Science in the vision front, and has been operated successfully on a number of patients. However, just as all the other medical treatments there have been evidences where people have suffered from the aftereffects of a LASIK surgery. While the positive effects are always desirable and comfortable to experience, individuals are also encouraged to be aware of the possible negative consequences after LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK eye surgery refers to the reshaping of the cornea through laser refractive method, for an improved vision. A flap is cut in the inner area of the cornea, which is then reshaped using laser. Evidences show that immediately after the operation a sense of itching, blurring and feeling the presence of piercing particles inside the eyes may cause discomfort to the patient. It is therefore, not recommended to rub the eyes after…

Lasik surgery recovery process is often fast and tireless. Speedy recovery is the main advantage of lasik surgery. Speedy recovery from lasik surgery enables the patients to resume their work from the next day itself. The merits of the lasik technology and the expertise of the surgeon ensure a minimum recovery period.

Lasik surgery recovery takes only a short time owing to the special nature of the surgical process. The surgery will take only 8 to 10 minutes. Lasik surgery mostly employs laser technology. The laser burns the tissue from the innermost part of the stroma. Unlike other surgeries, no cutting of tissue is involved. This process does not call for a long healing period, since the tissues are not “wounded” in the usual sense of the term.

Lasik surgery recovery period is usually 48 hours. However, patients are advised to take rest for two more days. They have to wear a…

In this article we will provide you with a number of recipes that you can make at home for producing bath salts which will leave your skin looking and feeling radiant.

Firstly why not just take 5 tablespoons of baking soda and add to your bath as the water is running. The best thing about baking soda is that it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Next is a recipe for basic bath salts and you will need for this salt (Epsom, Sea or Kosher Salt) the choice is yours, baking soda (as previously mentioned is good for softening the skin), essential oils (whatever you like) and if you want to add some colour then mix in some food colouring (but this is optional).

Once you have all these ingredients together firstly pour the salt of your choice, the essential oils and a few drops of food colouring (remember this is optional)…

A manicure is a beauty treatment for your fingernails and hands. In its simplest form a manicure involves shaping and filing of the nails followed by the application of nail polish.

Other types of manicure may include specific treatments aimed at softening the hands and stimulating nail growth.

Getting to Know Your Nails

Your nails can tell a lot about your bodys internal health. Healthy nails suggest a healthy body, while ridged; dented, unusually colored or shaped nails can be a sign of ill health.

Nails protect the sensitive skin of the fingertips and toes from injury and are made up of layers of protein called keratin.

Each nail comprises:-

Nail plate ?the visible hard portion you see

Nail folds ?the surrounding skin that frames the plate on three sides

Nail bed ?the skin beneath the nail plate

Cuticle ?the tissue that overlaps the nail plate at the base

Matrix – the hidden area under the cuticle where growth takes…

What are the ways to “Growing hair out?” In this article I will discuss the several options available and how you can use them to grow hair back! You do not need to take drastic measures and shave your hair off completely. Simply follow the steps below and you will soon have a longer and thicker mane!
Here are the steps for growing hair out:

- Cut off all or any of the split and damaged ends of your mane. Doing this will allow your newly growing tresses to grow healthy and faster without the damaged hair damaging it

-The other good way of growing hair out is to increase your intake of hair vitamins and minerals such as biotin, prenatal pills, potassium and iron. These mineral and vitamins usually work to help your mane grow out at a faster rate. Remember that most hair loss is often due to an imbalance of…

The med spa has become a popular and even chic place to visit these days, and this growing popularity has turned into a thriving market. There are some positive things that have grown from this burgeoning field, such as increased competition, which can help drive down the cost of such things as cosmetic procedures. The negative side of this, however, is that the desire to cash in on this trend has brought people out of the woodwork who provide substandard service, which can sometimes have tragic consequences. If you’re considering visiting one of these establishments, you want to make sure that you’re armed with the right information.

Reasons for Visiting:

If you’re considering visiting a med spa, you hopefully have a valid reason. These types of establishments are usually geared toward treating specific conditions, as opposed to normal day spas that usually provide overall pampering treatments. In many cases, a person visits…

Changes in our skin are the foremost obvious signs of aging. As we grow older we tend to take our youth for granted till we are taken aback by the sudden appearance of various factors which affect our skin in a detrimental manner. The usage of plants for medicinal and beauty purpose has been practiced since time immemorial. We know that certain properties of plants like aloe vera and even fruits like oranges have been used to make the skin smoother, supple and ever glowing. It is an established fact that stems cells, which are prevalent in almost all multi cellular organisms, are being used for the regeneration of cells, across the globe.

Human Stem Cells are known to grow into any other part of the body. But it is illegal to make use of embryonic stem cells for the use of cosmetics. Plant Stem Cells are hence the next great…

If you would like to enhance the look of your hair, you need to do some steps to maintain your hair. Doing those steps will help you in avoiding the bad thing that may happen to your hair so you are able to have a beautiful hair everyday.

1. You need to brush your hair that will help you in stimulating blood supply to the scalp so you could move away dead skin cells from the scalp before they could get infected. You are advised to brush your hair before you wash it because it will make a little your chance to get damage in your hair.

2. Using conditioner is the right thing you need to do if you would like to get the smooth hair. You need to choose the right product of conditioner that is suitable with your hair. You may not select the product from the brand or…

Embarrassing? Really?

Personally, I do not think it is, but many people are embarrassed that they should need to make use of a nose hair clipper. What is so embarrassing about needing to cut nostril hair? We all have hair that needs cutting, fingernails that grow, ears that produce wax, noses that need blowing, etc, so why is a nose hair clipper particularly embarrassing?

What will they say?

Maybe it is because we are concerned about what others will say when they see us using one? However, these same people probably also have a nose hair clipper and so our embarrassment is unfounded and in fact, we are probably only the only person who is bothered by it. The other person who we think will mind, is probably not concerned at all. This is often the case when we assume we know what others are thinking. We judge ourselves far too harshly and…

Those with short and stubby eyelashes should not despair. There is help around for everyone and the dream of flickering thick and long eyelashes can soon become a reality or at least create such an illusion. There are tricks to make fairytale eyelashes.

The easiest and the simplest way to grow longer eyelashes are by regular application of an eyelash conditioner. Eyelash conditioners are easily available in the market or you can even apply olive or jojoba oil as both give good results. Castor oil is known to give excellent results. Using an eyelash conditioner however does not mean that you can flutter those longer longer eyelashes overnight. It is a slow and steady progress, so, be patient.

Eyelash extensions are another alternative for those who lack the patience of actually growing thick eyelashes. This process involves bonding synthetic hairs to the real eyelashes and it lasts for a month or so,…