May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fishing with a rod and fishing line can’t be done without tying knots into the line. Knots are used to fasten hooks, swivels and artificial lures onto the line. In some cases, anglers may also need to tie two lines…
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Overview Tulsi is a tropical shrub, but for most U.S. gardeners it serves as an herbaceous annual that must be replanted each year. Tulsi is one of the many species of basil. The basil commonly used in Italian foods such…
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Fluid can accumulate in the ear from any one of a few different mechanisms. Fluid can collect in the ear is during an acute infection of the middle ear, called acute otitis media. In this case, the fluid is made…
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Whether positive stress–called eustress–or negative stress, everyone encounters daily pressures. The key is to manage stressful situations so that they don’t impair the health of body, mind or spirit. When tensions arrive, escape for a two- to five-minute break by…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. Leukemia causes an uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells in the body. The leukemia and lymphoma Society estimates that roughly 3,500 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with…
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Overview A Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) it is a federally approved retirement account that came into being as part of the Tax Relief Act of 1997. You fund a Roth IRA with after-tax contributions, and the withdrawals you make…
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Worrying about problems and big issues in your life is normal. The trouble starts when you worry so much that you can’t function properly in the present because you’re always thinking of what might happen. While there’s probably nothing that…
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Overview The camphor tree is a common ornamental plant. The aromatic oil of camphor appears in a wide variety of products. Some of which–for example vapor rubs and deodorants–are probably sitting in your medicine cabinet right now. Despite its wide…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Nose piercings are becoming more common. You can pierce either nostril, or you may decide to pierce your septum, the cartilage that divides your nostrils. Any time the skin is broken, you risk infection. There are other risks to consider…
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An ordinary step bench can double as a piece of exercise equipment. You can perform several muscle-toning exercises—with or without dumbbells—to tone and shape the major muscles of your upper and lower body. No fancy or expensive equipment is necessary,…
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Body fat percentage is a common measurement used to determine the percentage of fat, muscle and bone in your body. This is a helpful tool, as it can give a better insight into whether or not you are overweight or…
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Overview Regular exercise and a balanced diet go a long way toward looking and feeling great. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced society, both of these are tricky to achieve. The key to a balanced diet is to consume foods that are…
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Alzheimer’s disease robs its victims of their ability to make sound judgments, while it slowly steals their memory. The Alzheimer’s Association states that as many as 5.3 million Americans currently live with this disease–a disease for which there is no…
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Feng Shui, which is pronounced “fung-shway,” is the Chinese art of manipulating and balancing the flow of energy, or “chi” as it is called in Chinese, as it flows through a particular environment. We are affected by this chi whether…
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Summer brings lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy grilled foods and outdoor exercising. Winter, however, usually means more time spent indoors—sitting and eating fattier, comforting foods. Losing weight in the winter may seem like a challenge, but a few…
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The leaf and twigs of the cinnamon plant produce a fragrant oil which has been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years, dating back to use by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Cinnamon leaf oil is used in aromatherapy today…
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Overview The experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) would like women to know perimenopause is not a disease or illness. A temporary but natural part of aging, it likely begins long before you experience that first mood…
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Acute closed angle glaucoma is a condition characterized by an increased fluid pressure in an eye due to either improper drainage or over production. This increased pressure can damage the optic nerve, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center….
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Overview Milk thistle’s medical use stretches back more than 2,000 years. It is commonly found growing in a variety of settings, including roadside beds. The dried fruit of the plant is used in modern herbal extracts, and its active constituent…
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When it comes to the stomach, there are many programs, diets and gadgets that claim to give you ripped abs fast. However, getting rid of troublesome belly fat and attaining the flat stomach you desire takes time and dedication to…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Migraines affect three times as many women as men, according to The Mayo Clinic. Several medications treat migraines, but finding just the right medication to treat individual symptoms can take time and frustrate patients while they continue to suffer migraines….
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Corns are thick, hardened layers of skin that accumulate when the skin encounters undue friction or pressure. Corns can occur on various areas of the body, but corns on the feet are the most common. They are not only unsightly,…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the same drug class as penicillin and is taken orally. It acts by attacking the bacterial cell wall. Amoxicillin has been in use for a long time and is fairly safe and effective against…
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May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Walleyes are active nighttime feeders. Their eyes have a pigment layer in the retina that allows them to see in dark, murky waters. Walleyes are a cool water fish, found mainly in the Great Lakes and inland waterways within the…
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Overview Whether you work for a large company, a small business or are self-employed, there are many types of retirement plans available, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Understanding how they work can often seem complicated, but when…
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Overview Credit scores are three-digit numbers assigned by credit reporting agencies to help creditors assess the risk of extending new credit lines or loans. Individuals with a high credit score have a better credit history than individuals with lower scores….
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Most babies will experience a cough some time during their first year of life. An infant cough, often a symptom of the common cold, is generally caused by chest or nasal congestion and will usually runs its course in 7…
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Most natural home remedies for a cough work to trigger the cough, as well as thin the mucus in your chest. The reason for this is that medicines that simply quell the cough for a few hours don’t really address…
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Meat and poultry that have not been safely handled and prepared can be contaminated and may cause food poisoning when eaten. Meat causes food poisoning when it is contaminated with bacteria, which then grow and multiply to cause illness in…
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1. Relaxing Massage Though Imagery Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that helps to ease any stress with the goal of enhancing a sense of serenity and peace during a stressful time. It has its principals in the concept that…
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