You heard right – men can get laser hair removal too! It happens to be the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure for people under the age of 35. Laser hair removal works by targeting the dark pigment in hair known as melanin. The melanin absorbs the light from the laser which causes a concentration of heat that kills the hair follicles.
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Laser Hair Removal for Men
Black Mold Exposure – Symptoms of Poisoning
Exposure to black mold and the symptoms of mold poisoning can be hard to detect initially as the the mold is usually airborne and unless you are looking for it can usually be hard to see. The actual symptoms of poisoning can be mistaken for other illnesses if you are unaware that you have been around mold spores.
The main symptoms to look out for is:
- Headaches
- Cough
- Red itchy eyes
- Rashes or hives
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Lack of concentration
As you can see these are common symptoms to various sicknesses like allergies, hay feaver or the flu, so it can be hard to diagnose by a doctor. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that is critical to address and lower as soon as possible. Elevated blood pressure levels (also called hypertension) can cause damage to your cardiovascular system by choking the ability of your arteries to carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is just like putting a slight crimp in a hose that builds up pressure. The bad news is that the damage is progressive. The longer you have high blood pressure, the more damage and “crimping” that occurs ultimately resulting in a serious cardiac event. Read the rest of this entry »