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The genetic link for alcoholism has never been conclusively proven but there is significant evidence that shows that the children of alcoholics are more likely to abuse alcohol themselves. This may not be inherited in terms of genes alone but rather be a result of environmental factors. Children tend to mimic their parents and growing up in a home where alcohol use and abuse is the norm will undoubtedly impact on future habits with alcohol.
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A foul smelling vaginal odor affects many women and may occur with or without any discharge. Often associated with overgrown pubic hair and poor hygiene, a smelly odor from the vagina may be indicative of a medical disorder that requires treatment in order to be corrected. In these cases, vaginal douching, removing the pubic hair and even good personal hygiene will have a limited effect in reducing the smell.
Vaginal odor is often associated with a “fishy” odor. However a range of other odors may also be present, like a “chemical” odor associated with high concentrations of ammonia, as well as damp and musty odors. It is important to identify if the odor is emanating internally, often carried to the outside by vaginal discharge, or if it is only present on the outside, from the vulva or surrounding areas.
Oily skin is a term commonly used to identify skin that feels ‘oily’ or appears ‘shiny’, especially the skin of the face. Before investigating the cause of your oily skin, it is important to first identify if this ‘oiliness’ is a natural phenomenon or due to poor hygiene and topical applications. Oily skin does occur naturally, often at the time of puberty, due to a change in the sex hormones in the body.