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June 14, 2013
Butler-Turner should not have let PLP MP get under her skin
Dear Editor,
The talk of the entire Commonwealth nowadays is the slap that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP for Fort Charlotte Dr. Andre Rollins got from Free National Movement (FNM) MP for Long Island Loretta Butler-Turner in the House of Assembly.
The incident was witnessed by some MPs and The Nassau Guardian. From my understanding, Rollins and Butler-Turner and other PLP MPs had engaged in ...
June 04, 2013
Common practices that can put people in danger of developing one of the fastest growing cancers in the world -- skin cancer
For any number of reasons, many people are often not pleased with the skin they were born with. It may be too pale for their liking, not having enough melanin, or it may be too dark, has too much melanin. Or it may be too blotchy, too bumpy or have too many freckles -- whatever the reason, they often try to fix the perceived imperfection. Often their fix results in real skin problems, even in some...
Drinking Alcohol and its Effects on the Skin
December 18, 2012
Drinking Alcohol and its Effects on the Skin
Many people like and even love to drink alcohol and have no reservations about why they do. Some individuals drink because of stress, grief over the loss of a loved one -- be it death, separation or a job, tragedy or trauma -- whatever the cause...
December 04, 2012
Skin Discoloration Affects People of all Races and Colors
Skin discoloration is a problem we all face at different times of our lives. It attacks the young and old, and it is no respecter of persons. It affects all races, color and creed. It can be a problem for many people, particularly women and those in professions or hobbies in which their physical appearance is the first thing people see.
Skin And Hair Changes During Pregnancy
September 25, 2012
Skin And Hair Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy should be a beautiful experience for all women, but sometimes the changes that occur to a woman's body could make her want to change her mind about the other potential bringing life into the world offers, especially if it was difficult.
Make time for a skin check
June 26, 2012
Make time for a skin check
Getting men to visit the doctor for annual screenings is akin to pulling teeth. But as many men come to the realization that taking care of themselves is essential to living longer, healthier and happier lives, they grudgingly do their screenings for diseases like diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension. And although they may have to be dragged fighting tooth and nail, many of them now even have th...
Skin eruptions should not be taken at face value
July 03, 2012
Skin eruptions should not be taken at face value
Almost everyone experiences it from time-to-time -- odd skin rashes that come and go -- some more unsightly and annoying than others, some that vanish on their own and others that spread, but do no harm. For many people, these sudden outbreaks may be a little alarming but, for most people taking the time to find out what the underlying problem is that is causing their rash does not cross their min...
Hives is a common skin condition that can happen to anyone, from infants to the elderly
May 29, 2012
Hives is a common skin condition that can happen to anyone, from infants to the elderly
Urticaria also known as hives, is a fancy medical name given to red or skin-colored bumps and plaques of various sizes, ranging from as small as the tip of a pencil to larger than a supper plate, on the skin surface. They are either flat-topped or round. They can present singly, or in groups. They are usually itchy, very uncomfortable and most of the time is the result of an allergic reaction to s...
May 22, 2012
The embarrassing and unsightly Psoriasis skin disorder
Psoriasis is not a desirable skin disorder. It is characterized by papules which are patches or plaques of silvery or whitish scales normally sitting on a salmon-colored base. It may or may not be itchy or irritating. Psoriasis can be found anywhere on the body, but usually on the elbows and knees. It can appear suddenly or slowly and many times it goes away and then comes back again and again. Ot...
Those unsightly skin masses known as keloids
May 15, 2012
Those unsightly skin masses known as keloids
No one likes seeing scars on their body -- particularly women. We always want that flawless, effortless looking skin that looks sun-kissed and well taken care of. However, that is not always the case for most of us. The flawless skin we always want and dream of takes work for some of us, but unfortunately there are some skin types, that no matter how much you take care of it, it still scars creati...
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