Winter Season Health Tips

During winter season, many of us suffer from winter itch, caused by the dry, cold weather and artificial indoor heating. If you will notice, our skin tends to dry up and becomes irritable.

Here are some tips on how to avoid having dry and flaky skin:
- MD Forte by Allergan - it is effective in removing superficial dead cells
- Exfoliating treatments help remove dead and dry skin
-Physician Grade Lip Conditioners to combat cracking and peeling or the lips
- Apply sunscreen when skiing. Choose the ones with rich moisturizing formula to combat dryness
- Take Vitamin D Supplements - since we spend most of our time indoors during winter its best to take in Vitamin D to replace the vitamin d we get from the sun.

Winter is still a cold season. We just need to take extra care to enjoy the coldness of the season.

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Physical Signs of Cancer

Everyone is afraid to have cancer. Still the best way to fight cancer is prevention. It is very important to know the signs and symptoms of cancer.

Knowing the lumps and bumps in your body can actually save you from fighting the "Big C". Here are some tips that can help you identify cancerous lumps in your body:

Breast Lumps

Regularly check your breast for any unusual lumps or bumps. Consult a doctor if:

* The lump is new or unusual
* The area feels different from surrounding tissue in that breast or your other breast
* The lump has changed (gotten bigger, firmer or more defined)

Testicular Lumps

According to sixwise.com, Men should examine their testicles for lumps at least once a month, beginning in their mid-teens. This should ideally be done after a shower or bath, as the heat from the water relaxes your scrotum, which makes it easier to find abnormalities.

Skin Bumps and Lumps

Here's what to look for:

Diameter:
A melanoma may be larger than a regular mole, or at least the size of a pencil eraser (about 1/4 inch in diameter). They may be smaller, however.

Color:
Melanomas typically have varied shades of brown, tan or black, and may later progress to red, white and blue. Normal moles are usually a single shade of brown.

Asymmetry:
Most melanomas are asymmetric (a line down the middle will not split it evenly in half).

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