May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Unlike other psychological therapies, existentialism does not employ a systematic model with prescribed techniques. Instead, existentialists emphasize personal freedom and responsibility versus the determinism accepted by other theorists. At the core of human nature is the concept of existential…
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While solar energy technology has been available for several decades, in this new century it is certainly becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable energy alternative. But while solar energy is clean and sustainable it can also be expensive and unreliable…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Though it affects only a small percentage of babies, cow’s milk protein is the most common cause of allergic reaction in infants. It is often the source of excessive gas and fussiness. The protein is passed through breast milk,…
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Whiplash is damage to the soft tissues of the neck from a sudden jerking motion, such as that caused by a car crash or amusement park ride. According to the National Institutes of Health, a person suffering from whiplash should…
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Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world after water, but scientific research is beginning to show that it’s not just good for drinking. Green tea, an unfermented form of the leaf, is particularly promising for its health benefits,…
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Overview Assisted living is a facility that provides help to people who may need assistance during their daily activities. Elderly individuals who can primarily function on their own but just require some minor assistance are typically members of an assisted…
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The Total Gym exercise system lets you work your entire body using your body’s weight as the resistance with the aid of cables attached to a moveable bench. You can create muscular strength or endurance exercises, as well as cardio…
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May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview When purchasing a bike, obtaining the appropriate size frame is vital for optimal comfort, performance and injury prevention. As frame size increases, the seat tube and top tube lengths increase proportionally. While the exact point of measurement varies, frame…
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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and weight loss. Traditional treatments for Crohn’s include medication, stress reduction, smoking cessation, exercise, dietary precautions and,…
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Overview Joint health is an issue of importance to millions of people suffering from joint pain every day. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “46 million adults in the United States reported some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,…
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Overview Sickle cell is a disease caused by a deformation of red blood cells. This genetic blood disease affects over 70,000 Americans, according to the Nemours Foundation. Many more are carriers who do not show symptoms but can still pass…
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The lower back contains a number of small bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The slightest wrong move can lead to pain in the lower back. According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes, includes a number of cancer subtypes. In general, lymphomas occur when the cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes, become mutated and begin to divide uncontrollably, leading to tumors. Lymphomas are generally classified as…
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May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview In theory, the chip shot should pose no problems for most golfers. After all, they have a special club designed to make the chip possible and most of the time only have to chip a ball over a short…
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You’ve consumed bergamot oil if you’ve tried Earl Gray tea. The oil, which provides a citrus flavor, comes from the bergamot tree’s fruit, and has more than 300 compounds in it. Linalyl acetate and linalool are the most prevalent. The…
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Saddle bags–more often spelled as one word, “saddlebags”–those pesky pockets of extra flesh and fat on the sides and back of upper thighs, can be a problem area for many women and even some men. Though it’s tempting to tackle…
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Building your shoulder muscles helps create a defined, sculpted look which you are sure to find attractive. Well-defined shoulders help you ditch that slumped-shoulder look. When you exercise your shoulders, you improve your flexibility and range of motion, reducing your…
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Banaba, known scientifically as Lagerstroemia, is a flowering tree that is native to the Philippines and India, where it has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for digestive problems, kidney inflammation and diabetes. The Medical Health Guide…
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The saddlebag area, found along the sides and back of the upper thigh, can sometimes appear flabby and inflated for women or men. It’s not a problem area for everyone, but it can be difficult to tone and improve for…
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Many acne treatments can take a big chunk out of your pocketbook but may produce little results. However, handy ingredients for natural home remedies yield little if any side effects, contain no toxins, significantly reduce acne and are free. Finding…
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Stretching is a way to relieve tension, maintain range of motion in your joints and increase flexibility no matter what you weigh. Carrying a more than average amount of weight may make some stretches difficult or undesirable because of the…
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Sufferers of hemorrhoids know that while the condition is embarrassing, it is nothing to laugh about. Hemorrhoids are swollen and irritated veins in your lower anus and lower intestine that can be caused by straining during bowel movements or a…
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Overview Swiss balls are known by a host of other names, including physio balls, Pilates balls, balance balls and stability balls. Swiss balls can be used to replace a weight bench for any lying or sitting weight-training exercises. You can…
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May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
If you like to go pulling blue crabs on the weekend, chances are you’ve been called a “chicken neck” at one time or another. Loved by crabs, chicken necks are both the bait of choice and a humorous nickname for…
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1. Meniscus repairs are not for everyone. The majority of meniscus tears (>90%) will have to be trimmed out (meniscectomy) because they are not repairable. A meniscus repair is best performed in a young patient (<40-ish), with an acute vertical…
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Qigong exercise has been shown to offer many health benefits. A study at the University of Bonn in Germany showed that Parkinson’s disease patients’ symptoms improved with the practice of qigong. The Qigong Institute of California showed that a combination…
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Although the castor bean contains ricin, a deadly poison, it also contains an oil that is beneficial in softening skin and potentially useful in the treatment of other conditions. The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine reports the use of castor…
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Women choose to get genital piercings for a variety of reasons: for enhanced sensation, visual appeal, or to make a statement. However, genital skin is very thin and delicate, and this may lead to complications from a female genital piercing….
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There are several hand sanitizer formulas; all contain alcohol and some contain the antibacterial agent triclosan. During the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended frequent hand washing to minimize the chance of passing on the…
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Ab exercises do not need to be complex or hard to work. Some of the most popular exercises, like the crunch, are easy to do. Of course there are much more difficult variations of the crunch, but these exercises should…
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