April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A good backpacking sleeping bag strikes a balance between weight and roominess. Unlike a typical car camping sleeping bag that is usually square in outline, backpacking bags feature a tapered cut and integrated hood to save weight and conserve body…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Russian scientist and physician Konstantin Buteyko pioneered a novel asthma treatment, writing in 1991 that, “The essence of the method is to decrease the depth of breathing by will power and by relaxation of breathing muscles until one achieves…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Staying in shape and enhancing your fitness level heavily depends on cardio aerobic workouts. For endurance, your workout should be comprised of at least three cardio aerobic portions a week. This is important to increase your stamina and to enjoy…
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L-glutamine is a nonessential amino acid, meaning it is produced naturally by the body and people do not need to obtain it through diet. Glutamine powder supplements can be of benefit, however, after physical stress resulting from intense exercise, an…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
When surf fishing, it’s important to use a good sinker. Sinkers can include pyramid, pancake, bank and breakaway sinkers. Each of these sinkers has a markedly different design. One type of sinker will work better than another, depending upon the…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Renal, or kidney, cancer is more common in people older than 40, according to the National Cancer Institute. The institute says that almost twice as many men than women have the disease. The cause of kidney cancer is unknown, but…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
There’s no cure for the common cold, but people have spent thousands of years trying to come up with ways to help ease the symptoms. Some folk remedies are as common as mom’s chicken soup and have scientific backing. Others…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. They spread from person to person, like any other virus, but infection can take months or years to manifest on the skin….
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Two-thirds of men experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 35 years. Androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, accounts for 95 percent of all hair loss in men, according to the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA). Male…
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Most babies are born head down, and they naturally assume this position early in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, one in 25 full-term births are breech, according to the American Pregnancy Association. When a woman discovers that her baby…
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A condition called atherosclerosis occurs when arteries that feed into the heart become clogged with plaque. In angioplasty, one treatment option, a small tube with a deflated balloon-type tip is inserted where the clogs are most severe. The balloon is…
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You body is made of thirteen body systems that work together to keep you alive and functioning. If any one of these systems is not working properly, it will cause a chain reaction that affects other body systems, which may…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The drug, generically named mirtazapine, is marketed within the United States under the brand names of Remeron and Remeron SolTab. According to the Mayo Clinic, this medication is used for the treatment of depression. This medication works by decreasing the…
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Overview Having large breasts might be a hindrance or problem for some women. The breasts are made up of primarily fat tissue that sits on top of pectoral (chest) muscles. Even though there is no such thing as “spot reduction”…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Caffeine is a stimulant found in many foods and over-the-counter medicines. Caffeine withdrawal occurs when a person stops ingesting caffeine after a period of frequent use. Symptoms may be mild to severe, and include headache, fatigue, irritability and cravings for…
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Your hands and feet often are the first parts of your body to get cold. According to Dr. Jonothan Earnshaw of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the UK Circulation Foundation, in cold weather your body works hard to generate enough heat…
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Digestive problems among children are common and vary in type and intensity. Ailments such as constipation and diarrhea often pass without need for medical treatment. Lifestyle factors, such as adhering to a healthy diet, may help prevent or manage these…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer is a group of diseases which stem from mutations in normal breast cells, causing the cells to proliferate out of control. Breast cancer is extremely prevalent–over 194,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States in…
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Overview The goal of deep breathing is to expand the lungs and the diaphragm, increase oxygenation to tissues, invoke relaxation, and massage the lymphatic system, says Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN. The practice of mindful breathing be calming and energizing, according to…
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A neurological condition first discovered in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson, Parkinson’s disease affects patients’ mobility, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Caused by a dopamine deficiency, Parkinson’s disease results in a breakdown of communication between the brain…
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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine maintain that eczema is caused by a buildup of heat and moisture in the body, and they treat those imbalances with a combination of Chinese herbs. Five herbs in particular, known as the pentaherbs formulation,…
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Overview Sandalwood oil is a highly effective, but gentle essential oil that is used to treat many common skin conditions, such as burns, cuts, rashes and acne. Sandalwood oil is a key ingredient in many lotions and soaps due to…
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Overview Although all forms of yoga practice can have far-reaching physical and psychological benefits, restorative yoga is intended to supercede those levels of relaxation and renewal. Yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater has taught restorative yoga for many years and notes…
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Overview Reishi mushrooms are an edible but bitter-tasting fungi used for medicinal rather than culinary purposes, explains integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil. Reishi mushrooms strengthen the immune system and may have anticancer properties. Laboratory tests suggest that reishi mushrooms show…
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April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Anglers can use simple equipment for fishing, or they can use a variety of additional equipment, such as fishing nets. Depending on the intended use, nets are available in a variety of models, shapes and sizes. Some nets require…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The seeds of Foeniculum vulgare, more commonly known as fennel, are used as a cooking spice and as an herbal medicine for relieving gastrointestinal problems, sore throats and coughing. Fennel was once an official drug in the United States for…
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Overview Establishing a business requires sufficient access to cash to pay for start-up costs, routine business expenses, raw materials and business support services. While you may have access to loans or financing for initial equipment and facility purchases, finding financing…
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The liver, a large reddish brown organ found in the upper right portion of the abdomen, carries out more than 500 bodily functions, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) states. The body’s blood supply passes through the liver, which…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
There are a number of types of breast cancer, which are categorized according to their originating cell type and aggressiveness. Ductal carcinoma of the breast is a very common type of invasive breast cancer that originates from the ducts of…
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During an eye exam, ophthalmologists have a technician gather all health information and check eye pressure and vision. The ophthalmologist will then check the health of the eyes. For these complete exams, ophthalmology offices need certain equipment, and some patients…
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