Overview In the ancient medical system of Ayurveda, vata and pitta are terms for two primary “doshas”–or body types–used to describe physical constitutions and guide the course of medical treatments. According to the La’Vanya Ayurveda Healing and Wellness Spa website,…
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Throughout history, people have distilled or pressed oils from flowers, herbs and plants. These essential oils provide the base for fragrances, food flavorings and medicinal preparations. Folklore and home remedies indicate that some essential oils may have germ-killing properties. These…
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If your lips are red, cracked and irritated, they may be chapped. Chapped lips are not a serious medical condition, nor are they usually the sign of any underlying disorder, says Mayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D. In most…
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Dry eyes are common, affecting about 12 million people in the United States, according to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The American Optometric Association (AOA) adds that most people older than 65 have dry eyes, which can burn,…
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Poor circulation is a common health problem that can be caused by disease or a unhealthy lifestyle. Circulatory problems can lead to more uncomfortable symptoms and even dangerous conditions–ranging from numbness, cold temperatures and wounds that do not heal in…
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In America, back pain strikes 8 out of every 10 people, according to MedlinePlus. Weak core muscles are often the culprit. The spine needs strong muscles to support it, and when that support system is weak from sparse use, injury…
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Overview Your child responds to the world around him and to internal stimuli such as hunger, thirst or pain. His stage of development strongly influences the way he behaves. As a toddler he has temper tantrums as he tries to…
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May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Bass can provide some of the most exciting fishing for the experienced angler. Hit them on the right day and it seems like they jump into your boat. Go out on the wrong day and it seems like they aren’t…
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Dozens of plants exist within the Scutellaria species, better known collectively as “Skullcap.” One species in particular, American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), provides the herb used in most frequently in alternative herbal remedies, according to the PDR for Herbal Medicines. Local…
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Toxic waste is produced and released into the environment every day in the United States and in most industrial countries. Although many people think of toxic waste coming mostly from commercial or industrial applications, many household products in your home…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Niacin, taken to lower triglycerides and low density lipoprotein cholesterol—the “bad” cholesterol—has as its most common side effect a reddening of the face and neck often accompanied by feelings of warmth, tingling, burning and itching. Using a slow-release form…
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During pregnancy, exercise is often the last thing on a woman’s mind. Between the nausea and fatigue that often accompany pregnancy, it is often difficult to work up the energy for daily exercise. However, regular, low-impact exercise is essential to…
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1. Find Your Neck Reach behind your head and rest your hand on the back of your neck. Say, “Hello” to your neck. It has an important job to do–support your head. The muscles of the neck rotate and flex…
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Dirt and oil accumulate in the outer portion of the ear due to exposure to environmental pollutants, sweat and other substances. The inner ear produces earwax that washes dirt out of the ear, but this wax sometimes hardens and fails…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In Canada and the northern United States, bass feed vigorously in the fall to prepare for the long winter ahead. During the winter months, food is more scarce, and bass are less willing to expend energy chasing their prey, so…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bladder cancer is a highly treatable cancer because, according the American Cancer Society, 74 percent of bladder cancers are found before they have spread beyond the bladder. According to the society, men have a much higher incidence than women and…
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Overview If you are in the market for a new home or simply want to refinance your current mortgage loan, consider applying for a government mortgage. Government mortgage loans are secured by the federal government and often have more lenient…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 20 million people in the United States suffer from asthma. Worldwide, the disease affects 300 million people and is the cited cause of 250,000 deaths annually. Asthma is a type of…
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People have used yoga to improve their health for centuries. Named from the ancient Indian Sanskirt word meaning “to yoke” or “union,” yoga is considered to be a way to unify body, mind and soul. In their textbook “The Science…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Noni juice is good for your health, due to its richness in fiber, carbohydrates, protein and vitamins, according to nonijuicefacts.com. Every part of the Noni fruit, including the pulp and its juice provide high nutritional value, medical benefits and…
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Overview The Achilles tendon is a large band of connective tissue that connects several muscles in the back of the calf to the foot. This tendon allows for the muscle movements that allow the foot to be flexed downward. Injuries…
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Overview Annuity is a certain amount of money that is invested in order to generate income. The two types of annuities are annuities due and immediate annuities. An annuity due pays the holder immediately, while an immediate annuity pays the…
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Herbs can be powerful sources in the detoxification process to assist in the elimination of wastes from the body. Certain herbs can increase the circulation of the blood through the system to speed up filtration and waste removal. Liver and…
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April 30, 2015 Weight Management
Overview You have to burn off 3,500 calories to lose one pound, reports Columbia (N.Y.) University. Cycling is an excellent exercise if you want to maximize your calorie loss. Fast bicycling is the second-best of 22 activities on the “Calories…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A botanist travelling with the famous English explorer Captain James Cook was the first to describe the use of kava kava in the late 1700s. The words kava kava denote the plant, roots and a beverage made from the…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Razor bumps are red, irritated areas of the skin that occur when a recently shaved hair becomes ingrown. Ingrown hairs occur in areas where the hair is particularly coarse or curly, such as the bikini area. You can reduce ingrown…
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Not all electric cars are created equally. Some are meant to supplement gas-powered driving while others have designs on taking over the auto industry. Big automakers concerned about perceived negatives such as long charging times and limited range have hedged…
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Yoga comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word meaning “to yoke” or “union.” Traditionally, it refers to the unifying of body, mind and soul through various types of yoga practice. Physical yoga, or hatha yoga, combines the physical movement of…
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Overview Deep breathing is the opposite of shallow breathing. Deep breathing involves the act of breathing deep into one’s lungs by flexing the diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing the rib cage. Deep breathing is marked by expansion of…
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The fitness trend began in the 1970s. Those who began exercising when Jane Fonda and Kenneth Cooper were household names have probably maintained their fitness level but still require exercise program modification. Experts at the National Institute on Aging advise…
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