Overview Damiana leaves are an age-old herbal remedy dating to the ancient Mayan Indians. They are harvested from the damiana plant, a wild, flowering shrub that’s native to Mexico, Central America and parts of South America. Today, there is increasing…
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Body acne, more specifically breast acne, is one of the most common forms of acne that occurs in women and girls. Breast acne is not a serious medical condition, but it can cause emotional issues due to its unsightly appearance….
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Overview The ankle joint has a structurally complex system of ligaments that help to hold the bones in place. On the medial or inside aspect of the joint is the medial/deltoid ligament complex. The lateral or outside aspect consists of…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
For fishermen tired of sitting on the shoreline or trying to avoid scaring away fish with a loud outboard motor, canoe fishing can be a rewarding alternative and a relaxing way to bring home some fish for dinner. Fishing from…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Contrary to popular belief, agoraphobia is not the fear of people or public areas. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, individuals with agoraphobia suffer from the fear of having a panic attack. Crowds and…
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A neurological disorder caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain, Parkinson’s disease affects about 1 million people in the United States, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Without enough dopamine, the brain cannot communicate properly with the muscles,…
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Qigong literally means to practice or work with the life force. It’s a form of healing and meditation from China that incorporates breathing techniques and often gentle movements or exercises. You can categorize qigong in several ways: It can be…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
All narcotics are derived from opium and are called either opiates or opioids. Narcotic painkillers used in today’s medicine consist of the opioid family, and are legally available through prescription from a doctor. The most common of these forms of legal…
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Overview Pursuant to the provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to permit you to obtain a discharge of your debts. What this means is that when the bankruptcy proceedings conclude, you obtain relief from…
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Workplace regulations, school dress code rules or the desire for privacy can lead to a tattoo enthusiast covering up a tattoo. Out of respect for others or fear of rejection in an interview, tattoo enthusiasts cover up tattoos temporarily. Tattoo…
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The World Health Organization estimates that macular degeneration is the fourth leading cause of blindness worldwide, and the incidence continues to increase with the aging population. Macular degeneration can lead to a progressive loss of vision, but research indicates that…
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Overview Aspirin, the most widespread drug in the world, can sometimes cause adverse side effects, such as bleeding ulcers or clotting, according to the book “Herbal Folk Medicine,” written by Thomas Broken Bear Squier and Lauren David Peden. The main…
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May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Humans have been exploring gymnastics for over 2000 years, according to the governing body for the sport in the United States, USA Gymnastics. In the last 100 years, gymnastics evolved into a competitive sport, and it remains one of the…
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Herbal remedies can be used to treat acne scars. According to the American Chronicle, the trick to making any herbal remedy effective is consistency. Scars form layer-by-layer, and most herbal remedies and even non-herbal remedies remove the scar layer-by-layer, which…
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The sun is a huge energy source that radiates solar energy to the earth. The solar energy from the sun is in the form of heat and light. Solar is a renewable energy source that we can harness and use…
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When you get pregnant, you stop certain activities and exchange them for new things that now benefit you. This is also true of using essential oils during pregnancy. Some oils help allay new discomforts, while you must avoid other oils….
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Yale Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, opiates are a pain relieving class of drugs that include heroin, methadone, and oxycodone. Opiates may cause a feeling of euphoria, in addition to drowsiness and mood changes. When opiates are used…
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Plants have been used for healing wounds since ancient times–for instance, Alexander the Great supplied his soldiers with aloe vera following a battle. Healing plants work in several different ways: Some have anti-inflammatory properties, and some are antiseptic, keeping germs…
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Used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, aloe vera is thought to benefit a broad range of conditions, though scientific evidence for some uses is lacking, suggests the Mayo Clinic. Traditionally, aloe vera has been used both topically, for…
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Alcohol’s effects are often perceived as a mostly internal affair, but that’s not true. Alcoholic drinks can affect your skin in alarmingly varied ways, either as a direct causative factor or as part of a more general alcohol-related health problem….
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Old or new, acne scars can cause people to be self conscious of their appearance. According to the International Edition of the Acne Guide, there are four different types of acne scars: icepick, boxed, rolling and hypertrophic. Icepick scars are…
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In “Clinical Nutrition Insights,” Joseph L. Mayo, MD, writes that chasteberry contains numerous compounds that help to balance and normalize the female reproductive system. Chasteberry appears to indirectly affect two hormones: progesterone, important for ovulation, menstruation and fertility, and prolactin,…
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The kidneys filter out nutrients we don’t need, while balancing nutrients we do. According to the American Association of Kidney Patients or AAKP, a renal diet is low in sodium, potassium, phosphorous, protein and fluid. With so many restrictions, people…
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Overview Chemotherapy targets cancer cells in the body, but cannot tell the difference between good cells and cancerous cells. In the process of killing cancer cells, chemotherapy inadvertently kills hair cells. Death of the hair follicle cells causes hair loss,…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bipolar disorders involve distinct periods, called episodes, during which disturbances in mood and behavior are present. Episodes may be depressive, manic, hypomanic or mixed. Major depressive episodes are characterized by depressed mood and lack of interest for at least two…
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May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Trichomoniasis, caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the most common curable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in young, sexually active women. The disease affects both men and women, however,…
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Vaginal bleeding occurs frequently in females, due to a natural, biological process that happens monthly. However, there are times when abnormal bloody vaginal discharge occurs between periods. This can be caused by pregnancy or a change in monthly menstrual flow….
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Overview To understand just how important water is to your health, you should understand that your body is 60 percent water, by weight, according to the Mayo Clinic. Water touches every part of your body and plays a role in…
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Chronic dry eye sufferers have eyes that burn and sting constantly. Vision may blur and the eyes may appear red. The condition develops as the result of low tear production and poor tear quality on the surface of the eye….
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Overview When you exercise, your body requires more oxygen and a faster rate of blood flow to compensate for increased activity in your muscle tissues. To meet this increased demand, your heart pumps faster than normal. By calculating the increase…
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