Overview Therapeutic exercise is most effective when it addresses the cause, not just the symptoms, of a problem. Poor postural alignment, muscular imbalance and improper movement dynamics may cause pain-producing back problems, but these problems may stem from inactive core…
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May 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview The Eagle CUDA 350 S/Map Fishfinder/Mapping GPS is an economical, high-performance GPS fishfinder that is NMEA compliant and offers most of the features of higher-end competitors, whose units cost up to 10 times as much. The monochrome display measures…
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According to the World Bank, the average life expectancy in Japan is 82.6 years, almost 14 years longer than the world average of 68.9 years, and almost five years longer than the United States figure. This long life expectancy comes…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Attack Your Sinus Symptoms If you’re looking for a natural approach to treating sinus infection symptoms that packs a punch, consider products from Sinus Buster. Based on natural capsicum, essential oils and salts, these nasal sprays and infusions get…
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Before throwing away an empty laundry detergent container, ketchup bottle or newspaper, consider recycling instead. Trash bags–many of them filled with recyclable material–end up in landfills. Recycling not only reduces overcrowding and pollution caused by landfills, but it also saves…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Cigarettes contains nicotine, a drug that makes smoking highly addictive. In addition to nicotine, tobacco and cigarette smoke contain thousands of other chemicals, many of which are known carcinogens. Cigarette smoking is associated not only with cancer but also…
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If you are one of those guys who can eat whatever you want and still lose weight or barely stay at the very lean weight you are at, take heart. You can safely gain body mass with a balanced, higher-calorie,…
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You don’t have to be a “gym rat” to stay in shape. The American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM, recommends that healthy adults get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five times a week or 20 minutes three times…
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Abs are one of the most popular muscle groups to train and also one of the most difficult to develop. While many “magical” pieces of abdominal exercise equipment are on the market, none of them are necessary. Revealing a six-pack…
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May 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Thanks to much deliberate planting, feverfew, a native of the Balkans, has naturalized throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Its daisy-like flowers make it a popular addition to perennial gardens. European folk healing traditions attribute a host of medicinal…
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First used in ancient China, cloves provide a sweet, pungent aroma that has been used for millennia as a food flavoring and medicine. Now with modern extraction techniques, the essential oil of clove can be used for a whole range…
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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver often caused by the hepatitis B virus, as indicated by BabyCenter.com. Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with blood and other bodily fluids, which an infant will be exposed to during birth. An…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Male-pattern baldness is a common ailment affecting as much as 50 percent of all men by the time they reach 50 years of age, according to ScienceDaily.com. Many men find baldness to be an embarrassing and uncomfortable experience and seek…
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Common fitness goals include increased strength, leaner body composition, and enhanced quality of life. All of these objectives can be met by significantly increasing your muscle mass. While diet and nutrition are crucial, your training program and ability to recover…
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Incorporate rope and pulley exercises to add variety into your training program. Use a cable cross-over machine for unilateral exercises. The American College of Sports Medicine advises you must complete two days of strength training performing one to two sets…
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Water retention during pregnancy is properly known as pregnancy edema. It’s a common side effect, especially in the third trimester. You may find that your feet and legs swell up over the course of the day; your hands and arms…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention names prostate cancer as the most common cancer in men, second only to lung cancer in number of cancer deaths in the United States. Treatment for prostate cancer involves surgery, radiation therapy and…
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The human brain is an exquisitely complex and highly organized organ. The forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain comprise the three functional regions of the brain. Within each region, individual lobes and structures exist, which control specific bodily functions and mental processes….
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The abdominal muscles of the stomach and the glute muscles of the buttocks make up two of the main muscle groups called your core. Your core muscles stabilize your trunk and assist you to stay balanced as you move. Strong…
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Hemp oil mostly is marketed in the United States and Canada for use in cosmetics and for personal use via health food stores. While hemp and marijuana are both from the genus Cannabis, not all plants have high levels of…
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Calf muscles consist of the larger and superficial medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles and the smaller and deeper soleus muscle. According to the website Sports Injury Clinic, there are three grades for muscle strains. Grade one involves a minor tear,…
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Orange essential oil is extracted from the rinds of the orange fruit. It is generally produced through cold-pressing methods or extracted as a result of orange juice production. Orange oil has a bright citrus aroma that smells like freshly peeled…
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Diet, genetics and the environment all influence the appearance of your skin. There are many beauty products on the market that promise to promote beautiful, healthy skin. People have turned to topical products, regular exercise and a balanced diet to…
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Dancing can help keep your body toned and help you maintain a strong cardiovascular system. From belly dance to ballroom, from Latin to country, from hip-hop to ballet, dance workout videos cater to a wide variety of styles. Ranging from…
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The breasts are made up of a number of cell types that grow and develop in response to a number of hormones. Dysregulation of signalling in breast cells, or breast cell mutation, can lead to the development of tumors within…
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A bodybuilder’s diet is just as important as the actual training. By eating the proper foods, bodybuilders are able to get the right vitamins and nutrients needed to build muscle and to recover from intense training sessions. The key to…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Acne and rosacea are both dermatological conditions that have similar symptoms and share some treatment options. However, other characteristics of these two conditions are different. Both of these conditions can sometimes be self-treated, but if the symptoms are persistent…
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Some women choose to minimize their breast size and reduce how heavy their bust is. A smaller breast size can alleviate back pain while other women may experience an increase in their self-esteem. Exercises to minimize breast size target the…
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Overview Outside of a highly unlikely forgiveness of your debt by the issuer, generally the only way to truly erase your debt is to pay it off or file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Negotiating your debt with your creditors may get…
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May 18, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The number of animals and objects you can use as bait is almost anything. Everything from the common worm to hot dogs to other fish can be effective, depending on the type of fish you are pursuing and other factors….
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