Botox for Breast Lifts
October 27, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Beauty, Womens Health, Your Body
If you thought Botox (Clostridium botulinum toxin type A) was going away, you were wrong. Doctors are trying to find new ways to use this “wonder” product and some plastic surgeons think they’ve got the new best thing: breast enhancement via Botox.
According to news reports out of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual meeting, injecting Botox into the pectoralis minor muscle in the chest, causes the back muscles to lift the breast, giving the appearance of a breast lift. It only works, however, on small-small breasts (A or B cups).
The technique also helps fight against slouching, say doctors …read more
Healthbolt Quiz Time: Are They Identical?
Got a few minutes to spare? Then check out this National Geographic Channel quiz which challenges you to compare twinned photos to find 10 differences in each, and learn facts about identical twins, particularly how they may not actually be fully identical.
Sure hope you do better than me…
The National Geographic Channel created this quiz as part of their In the Womb series.
By the way, the next episode of In the Womb screens this Saturday 28th February on National Geographic Channel.
Book Review: Seductive Delusions – Everything you ever wanted to know about STD’s and were afraid to ask…
February 22, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Exposed!, Health, Medicine, Prevention, Relationships, Sex, Sexbolt Saturday, Treatment, Womens Health, Your Body, men's health
Did you know that in the United States alone, there are 19 million new sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases diagnosed each year?
Scary numbers.
But most people will look at those numbers and say, ‘yeah, but that won’t happen to me. I’m safe. My behavior is not risky.”
Unfortunately, it could easily happen to you. All it really takes to get a sexually transmitted disease is one instance of unprotected sex.
Which is why I suggest that anyone who is sexually active or intending to become sexually active read Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STD’s by Jill Grimes MD.
It’s an easy to read …read more
Sexbolt Saturday: Asexual? You Are Not Alone.
Remember Claire, the 105 year old who said ‘no sex was the secret to longevity’. Well, it turns out that she’s not alone in being disinterested in sex. Seems that that are a whole lot of people (research has the number at 1% of the population) out there who classify themselves as asexual – as having no interest in sex and feeling no sexual attraction.
It’s a concept that most of us have difficulty understanding. We ask: How could someone be totally disinterested in sex? Don’t they want to make connections and have relationships with others? Don’t they want someone to …read more
And the Winner of Sadie Nardini’s ‘Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Power Hour DVD’ is…
December 19, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Announcements, Contests and Giveaways, Exercise, Fitness, Gear, Your Body
I really wanted to enter this giveaway myself but that would be breaking the ‘organizer cannot participate’ rule that exists with these giveaway.
So I guess it’s back to the random number selector to find out who to give the Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga: Power Hour DVD to.
And the winner is…
A’Lyn
Congratulations A’Llyn. You’ll be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address.
By the way, anyone keen on learning more about Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga should head over to Sadie’s and subscribe to her monthly Core Strength newsletter, check out the over 100 yoga videos …read more
Casual Cigar, Serious Side Effects
September 22, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Easy Health Tips, Smoking, Your Body, men's health
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So you enjoy the occasional cigar, do you? Well, if you’re in the camp that believes cigarette smoking is a no-no, but the occasional cigar is no biggie, think again. A recent article in Men’s Health lists the following as possible side effects to cigar smoking:
* Frequent daily cigar smoking may double a man’s risk of throat, laryngeal, nose, esophageal and lung cancers, compared with those who don’t smoke.
* Even a few puffs can raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
* You are also at risk of exacerbating existing breathing problems like asthma.
…read more
Putting Men in the Hot Seat May be Bad for Our Future
September 17, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Boys & Girls, Easy Health Tips, Exposed!, Sex, Your Body, men's health
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With cold weather fast-approaching in the bulk of the U.S., methinks there are going to be plenty of seats heating up in cars across the nation. After all, that’s one of those luxuries we doled out big money for when we all purchased our gas-guzzling SUVs, right? Exactly.
However…
If you’re looking to add to your brood, have the man in your family rethink firing up their seat. Why? Preliminary studies have found that 90 minutes of warming his buns on a heated car seat created a significant increase in a guy’s scrotal temperature (makes sense). And because …read more
Guess What? Antibacterial Soap is NOT All That!
September 9, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Boys & Girls, Children, Easy Health Tips, Health, Theme Days, Your Body
As the kiddies head back to school (and back to scads of germ-acquiring opportunities) resist the urge to splurge on antibacterial soaps. Though the sheer impact of their title may make a weary parent squee with anticipation of heading off the beasties, antibacterial soaps are really no better than just plain soap and water.
True, many brands claim superiority, but the fact of the matter is that most of these drugstore soaps do not contain enough of the active ingredient triclosan to make them effective. In fact, in studies, families who used antibacterial soaps averaged the same number of germs on …read more
Sexbolt Saturday: The Sex Position Better than an Underwater Adventure
September 6, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Sex, Sexbolt Saturday, WOO hoo!, Your Body
It’s Sexbolt Saturday again, everyone, and today’s post will be short and sweet so your time is better spent, if you know what I mean, wink-wink.
Today, I stumbled across a sex position (something you’ve told me you want to learn more about) that is sure to make both of your heads spin (be sure to read the tips included for the most benefit.)
Called “The Mermaid”, all you need is a flat surface, a pillow and a dollop of flexibility. The rest is up to you.
Looks like good stuff, all. Enjoy. And have a Sexy Saturday.
Sexbolt Saturday: Sex 101 Quiz, Plus THE Best Position of All!
August 30, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Relationships, Sex, Sexbolt Saturday, Your Body, Your Mind
Happy Sexy Saturday, everyone! And aren’t we all celebrating (if you’re in the U.S., that is) since this is Labor Day weekend? Yep, this last blessed unofficial weekend of summer gives us an additional day to stay home from work and party in the bedroom between cookouts and beach trips. Beautiful!
So I won’t keep you all tied up at the computer, since you’ll surely have some other sexy matters to attend to, but I do want to share two great links with you today, both from Women’s Health magazine.
15 Things You Never Knew About Sex: A totally fun quiz exploring …read more





