Tropical Plant Fats: Coconut Oil, Part I

Traditional Uses for Coconut Coconut palms are used for a variety of purposes throughout the tropics. Here are a few quotes from the book P...

Where's That Then? No 36

Right then. Sorry for all this mucking about. All will become clear, because I'm bringing a book to its conclusion and my brain is there...

Where Is It Then?

Having been away I have returned to my computer to find someone's messed about with my photo settings and it's going to take me all ...

Don’t let disease cramp your summertime fun

Whether you’re camping, staying hydrated or going for a swim, water is a huge part of summer fun. However, the water that we swim in and dr...

Be True to Your Types

(Click on the images to see all the details in the full-size versions.) Source: American Hairdresser, September 1932

Can a Statin Neutralize the Cardiovascular Risk of Unhealthy Dietary Choices?

The title of this post is the exact title of a recent editorial in the American Journal of Cardiology ( 1 ). Investigators calculated the ...

Watch out for diseases related to ticks and mosquitoes

Summer is the prime time for mosquitoes and ticks – as well as the diseases they carry. Ticks can cause Anaplasma, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Lyme...

Prevent Dropping of Permanently Waved Neck Curls

(Click on images to see the full-size version.) Source: American Hairdresser, April 1937

Where's That Then? No 35

I used to pass through here fairly regularly, which is no use at all. I went through it three weeks ago or so and it hasn't changed that...

The Coronet Coif

(This image links to the full-size version.) Source: American Hairdresser, May 1945

Whither the Beard and the Bush?

(Click on images to see these beards in all their glory.) Source: Hairdo Magazine, July 1972

National Immunization Awareness Month: The value of vaccination

August is National Immunization Awareness Month , which means it’s the perfect time to make sure you and your family are up to date on vacci...

Where's That Now Then

This is my very recent shot of the Cley-next-the-Sea windmill featured in last Tuesday's quiz. I managed to get down into someone's ...

Saturated Fat Consumption Still isn't Associated with Heart Attack Risk

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition just published the results of a major Japanese study on saturated fat intake and cardiovascular d...

Be Exact in Building Pin Curls

(Click on images to enlarge.) Source: American Hairdresser, May 1945

Summer Seasonal Influenza Outbreaks Across Country

Across the country there have been some recent outbreaks of influenza, not the H1N1 pandemic type but a seasonal (H3N2) variety. We've n...

Smart for Summer

(Click on images to enlarge.) Source: American Hairdresser, May 1945 I love the smooth rolls. So pretty...

Where's That Then? No 34

Deceptively simple. Probably. All I'll say is that although this view today still has the mill, a river and boats (and very little else)...

Dirtiest Find in the Hospital: Cell Phones

Several years ago I raised the issue of a problem related to infection control directly related to the cell phone use of doctor's in hos...

For a Busy Little Miss

Can you imagine giving your kid a perm? (Click on these cool images to enlarge.) Source: Modern Beauty Shop, January 1943

Beauty is of a Bygone Age

I just had to post this one. A pair of twins look in the history books for hair-inspiration, as the narrator tells us that "Beauty is o...

Fashions Go to the Head

Fashions Go to the Head - 1932. Various women turn their heads for the camera to show the new hairstyles. http://www.britishpathe.com/record...

Latest hairstyles from America

Latest hairstyles from America, 1944 <p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p&g...

The Lastest in Coiffures

A few hairstyles, including a Grecian one for long hair and one for "Ladies just recovering from the bobbed hair vogue". &amp...

Creating a Coiffure

A "modern" adaptation of the Grecian style of hairstyle - with an ostrich feather. Your browser does not support iframes. CREATING...

A Simple Coiffure

A simple coiffure from the teens or early '20s for long hair. <p>Your browser does not support iframes....

Ladies and Gents Hair Salon

Men's department in beauty salon. Mayfair, London, 1967. <p>Your browser does not support iframes.&am...

Charmed I'm Sure

A charming little video on three makeovers from 1939 <p>Your browser does not support iframes.<...

Plumped Chickens Not Natural

If you can take the time to read my comment below the article, you might also think about this:  From a nutritional standpoint, there are nu...

More on Health Insurance Reform

UPDATE: 3 August - Health Insurance Reform, how it plays out Covering New Ground in Health System Shift http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/...

Calcium and Bone Health

UPDATE: 4 August - NattoPharma says calcium research highlights vitamin K role By NUTRA staff reporter, 04-Aug-2010 Related topics:   Resear...

Monsanto: The evil corporation in your refrigerator

The case for real food - Monsanto: The evil corporation in your refrigerator When we consider the rogue's gallery of devilish, over-size...

Two New Drug Risk Warnings from FDA

Estradiol Spray May Pose Risk for Kids and Pets - Menopausal women who use a spray form of topical estradiol (Evamist) to control hot flus...

Stay connected and safe from disease while on the go with APHA manual

In our oh-so-connected world, keeping up with information is a regular pastime. Whether it’s deals at your favorite store, weather conditio...