Smooth Moves--Practical Advice For Healthier SkinWritten by Larry Denton
If there was one good reason for a wish to return to childhood, it might be to recapture beautiful, blisfully aromatic, smooth skin we all had as babies. Sadly, we don't grow younger and our skin does not stay clear and smooth. Puberty hits and we suffer from acne. Then natural aging process kicks in and produces lines, wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation problems, broken capillaries, dull skin and various other skin flaws. Skin care is essential for all of us, no matter our age, gender, race, or pigmentation.Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or a combination complexion, and whether you are a teen concerned about acne or an aging senior troubled by varicose veins, it is vitally important to give adequate attention to your body's largest organ--your skin. Providing much needed protection for your muscles, nerves, bones and internal organs, these fragile skin layers are often over-looked when we consider health of our bodies. We have all seen and heard ads: "Wash your wrinkles away"; "Face lift in a bottle"; "Tone and firm your sagging skin." Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, cure acne, lighten age spots, tighten skin, reduce varicose veins, and eliminate itching and flaking. The single major cause of skin changes, we think of as aging, is sunlight! The immediate effects of harmful sun rays--sunburn, rashes and cell damage--are bad enough. But medical experts now tell us that too much exposure to sunlight during childhood and adolescence is a primary cause of skin cancer and premature skin aging later in life. Health experts also believe that ultraviolet(UV) light may weaken immune system which allows dangerous diseases to develop within our bodies. It's never too late to save your skin--or your children's--from damaging rays of sun. Using proper water-resistant sunscreen, wearing sun-protective clothing (particularly a hat), and wearing quality sunglasses can all help protect your fragile and delicate skin cells. Apply sunscreen liberally, at least a large handful, about 30 minutes before going outside. In addition, try to keep teenagers away from tanning salons. Like sun, tanning devices can damage skin and eyes.
| | An Introduction to Cocaine AbuseWritten by Ryan S. Bombard
Coke, more commonly known as cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant which instantly affects brain after introducing it to body. The effects of this drug are extremely pleasurable and give a false sense of euphria. Like caffiene, coke makes user feel awake, and energized. Cocaine addict's usually experience a sense of well being and feel 'powerful', combined with restlessness and anxiety. When effects of cocaine wear off user will 'crash', become depressed, and crave another 'hit' or 'wack'. Cocaine addiction is hard to beat, because of great length's user will go to get drug. Some will even neglect his job, familey and loved ones, in order to satisfy there craving for cocaine. This is one of reasons why cocaine addiction is considered so harsh. It effects user as well as everyone around him or her.Signs of cocaine abuse include: change in mood, appitite and sleep cycles, depression, absence at work and home, running/ sniffly nose, new group of friends and a drop in school grades. Loss of interest in hobbys and other activities are also common signs of cocaine usage. Teenagers may also have a frequent need for money, without a good reason. Confronting suspected user is best solution. Cocaine addiction's should not go overlooked and should be treated ASAP. Long term effects of cocaine include: irritability, mood swings, restlessness, paranoya, possible auditory hallucinations and number one long-term effect is addiction to substance itself.
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