MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'buildup'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:31:23 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240609&cid=t_224298_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F03%2F02%2Fhow-do-clarifying-shampoos-work%2F Noumenon needs to know…How exactly do clarifying shampoos work? Some say that the extra-harsh Lauryl surfactants are what strips the hair of all the build-up, and they are safe to use once in a while for clarifying purposes. However, others say that it has nothing to do with the strength of the surfactant and even Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be used in a clarifying shampoo on it’s own. These people tend to claim that it’s something like lemon peel or an acidifier like citric acid that helps to strip the build-up. Could you please help to “clarify” the situation for us all? What exactly is the specific ingredient(s) that removes build-up beyond my gentle Sodium Laureth Sulfate based shampoo? Or is the whole clarifying thing a myth and you can really use any sham... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240609 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:01:00 +0100 2240609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2152911&cid=t_224298_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F02%2Fnew-blog-mindfulness-and-psychotherapy%2F I’m pleased to introduce our newest blog, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, by clinical psychologist Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. Dr. Goldstein is a mindfulness expert and an engaging writer and we’re happy to have him join Psych Central’s growing family. What is mindfulness? I’ll let Dr. Goldstein explain from his introductory entry: Mindfulness is intentionally paying attention to the present moment while putting aside our preconceived ideas, expectations, and judgments. It is being in connection with the here and now. Over the past 30 years there has been a buildup of evidence-based research using mindfulness practice to work with difficult medical and mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, addiction, insomnia, chronic pain, immune fu... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2152911 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:49:57 +0100 2152911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1785810&cid=t_224298_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F09%2F11%2Fthe-danger-of-clarifying-shampoos%2F Lina’s a lime lover: I use V05 Kiwi Lime Clarifying Shampoo twice a week. I follow up with V05 Kiwi Lime matching conditioner. Do I need to get my hair trimmed more often because I use this V05 2x a week? Someone told me I will get split ends faster from using a clarifying shampoo. This worries me because I’m trying to grow my hair. The Right Brain responds:  As we’ve blogged before, there are only a few basic types of shampoos and clarifying shampoos fall into the deep cleansing/volumizing category.  Pros and cons of clarifying These formulas tend to contain higher concentrations of cleansing ingredients and fewer conditioning agents. The advantage is that they give you squeaky clean hair that’s free of all the styling gunk and silicone residues that may have bu... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785810 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:01:42 +0100 1785810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002481&cid=t_224298_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F11%2F04%2Fsilicones-can-strengthen-damaged-hair%2F Some people think that silicones are the worst thing you can put on your hair. But cosmetic chemists know that they can give shine and slickness leading to great hair styles. Here is a press release from silicone manufacturer Dow Corning showing that silicones can actually strengthen hair. So, if you’re tired of having hair break off on your comb, look for something with silicone in it. How do YOU feel about silicones in your haircare products? Leave a comment and tell the entire Beauty Brains community whether you think silicones are great or awful. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002481 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:44:13 +0100 1002481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690005&cid=t_224298_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F22%2Fwomen-in-their-50s-on-estrogen-have-healthier-arteries%2F This study has nothing to say about healthier arteries in those taking the combo hormone therapy. Besides, most menopausal women are afraid of hormone therapy after the National Institutes of Health suddenly stopped the WHI estrogen/progesterone trials five years ago after finding menopausal hormone therapy was associated with heart-attack risk. Possibly one BIG overreaction -- here's the key -- the heart effects of hormones depend on a woman's age and how recently she entered menopause. Start hormones ten or more years past menopause and you're at greater risk for heart attack, but using the hormones at the start of menopause appears to lower risk. Leading the analysis, WHI investigator JoAnn E. Manson says this does not mean women should start popping estrogen for heart health. Ho... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690005 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 690005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=563026&cid=t_224298_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Fwill-oil-get-silicone-buildup-out-of-my-hair%2F EF asks: “Can coconut oil remove silicones from hair? I use ‘cone-free shampoos and conditioners, but my detangler does have ‘cones so I’m worried about buildup. I don’t want to use a clarifying shampoo (like Frederic Fekkai’s Apple Cider Shampoo) because it’s too harsh. Can I use coconut oil to get rid of the ‘cones instead?” The Right Brain Responds: Coconut oil is a good moisturizer for hair (it’s one of the few oils that have shown to penetrate into the cortex. What, you didn’t know that? Then you should have read our previous coconut oil post!) However, natural oils are NOT good solvents for silicone. That’s because plant and mineral oils are based on carbon while silicone is based on the element Silicon. Just like oil and water, oil and silico... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=563026 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:01:12 +0100 563026