Author: Em Sloane
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6 Good Reasons To Use Lavender For Longevity
Lavender has been a staple ingredient in beauty products and traditional medicine for centuries. Cleopatra reportedly used lavender in her seduction of Julius Caesar in BC47! In addition to its lovely fragrance, lavender also holds numerous medicinal properties and healing powers, due to its many health and longevity benefits. Lavender oil for a natural pro-aging…
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Getting To The Root of Menopausal Hair Loss
With menopause come many changes, the most notable being hot flashes, and changes in sexual desire and drive¹. However, hormonal changes associated with menopause can also significantly affect your hair. Menopause and hair loss Humans lose an average of 100 strands of hair a day. However, as hormonal changes occur, this number increases. During perimenopause,…
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Top 5 Hair Loss Treatment Methods
Hair loss can happen for a variety of reasons. Genetics, illness, stress and hormonal changes of life can all impact the health of your hair. Young or old, male or female. If you start losing your hair unexpectedly, then you should consult a medical professional to understand what the underlying issue is. Testing for hair…
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Getting Help for Hearing Loss Can Boost an Individual’s Quality of Life
Audiologist from global health system Cleveland Clinic explain how the benefits of a hearing device outweigh the perceived challenges. Hearing loss typically happens gradually as a person ages. As such, it might not be immediately recognized, and it might be assumed it has to be tolerated. However, perceived hearing loss should be addressed without delay.…
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9 Essential Oils For Women From Menstruation To Menopause
Several scientific studies confirm that aromatherapy, using essential oils, can effectively treat and support women’s health from menstruation through to menopause. Essential oils are able to provide natural support for feminine issues, which affect mood, skin health, stress levels, and sleep. And of course, along with its concentrated natural health benefits, essential oils exude the…
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Six Signs You Might Have PCOS And Not Know It!
September is PCOS Awareness Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public on this common condition. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls of reproductive age. It is the leading cause of infertility in women. What is PCOS? PCOS starts with…
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How To Manage ‘Wandering’ in Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease
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Listening To Your Heartbeat Can Save Your Life
Heart disease is one of the biggest causes of mortality around the world. And in South Africa, 30% of people have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – more than all cancers combined. The number is rising. The South African Heart and Stroke Foundation says CVD was once thought to be a disease for the…
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Kids Who Walk or Bike to School Are More Likely to Continue This as They Age
Children who walk or bike to school at a young age are more likely to continue the habit as they age. This is according to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher. The report further suggests that smarter urban design can help encourage ‘active commuting’ and healthier outcomes. “The walk to school is a wonderful…
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Sleepless? Then You’re At Greater Risk Of Memory Decline and Dementia
Sleepless? You may want to address this problem soonest. The reason is that a new Canadian study has found that older people who suffer from insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory decline and long-term cognitive impairment such as dementia. Postdoc Nathan Cross says a huge longitudinal study shows that psychological disorder is an…