April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview If you are older than 25 years old, you’ve likely had cellulite. Cellulite is caused by excessive fat deposits and fluids that amass under your skin. The areas of your body primarily affected by cellulite are the thighs, buttocks…
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During the ninth week of pregnancy a baby is changing rapidly, but a mother may not be experiencing many new pregnancy symptoms. The symptoms she has been experiencing so far are likely to continue and possibly grow in intensity. Some…
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Aromatherapy can help people cope with a variety of ailments and illnesses. The inhaled scent of certain essential oils and herbs can trigger certain positive feelings within the body and mind, making aromatherapy a useful, nonmedicinal way to achieve better…
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Toxins come from the air you breathe, the food you eat and the water you drink. The major parts of the body that filter out toxins are the lungs, liver, colon and blood. A body detoxification product can be used…
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Solar blankets or covers for swimming pools typically are made of blue or clear plastic that can resemble the bubble wrap used to protect fragile items. Although any plastic sheet technically can be used to cover your pool, solar blankets…
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Eucalyptus comes from tall evergreen trees with yellowish flowers. According to “The Aromatherapy Bible” by Gill Farrer-Halls, there are over 600 types of eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is frequently used in the form of an essential oil that is believed to have…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The Mayo Clinic characterizes head lice as a communicable disease. It’s caused by tiny parasitic insects that feed on the blood of your scalp. Head-to-head contact is the most common method of infestation, but the lice can also be…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Striped bass are anadromous, meaning they live in both freshwater and saltwater. Most of the time they are migratory along the East Coast of the United States, but in the spring, during spawning season, they head inland through the river…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Waxing, tweezing, shaving and plucking hairs on your body can help get rid of them, but this is only a temporary means of stopping the growth of your body hair. According to the FDA, the only treatment that permanently…
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In most work environments where many of us spend the majority of the day, it is not appropriate to make too much noise. Office decorum requires we dial back any obvious display of languor. As a result, a “buttoned-up” demeanor…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation was the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in 2009, with 311,957 surgeries performed. Surgeons use different techniques to insert breast implants, including under the armpits or through incisions…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fishing is a common hobby shared by men and women of all ages. Fishing can be done for sport, or for plain recreation and relaxation, with different equipment being used for each purpose. One integral part of fishing, regardless of…
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Overview Losing weight while you sleep might sound like a dream come true for dieters who work out and count calories but still struggle with stubborn pounds. Research studies published in the “Annals of Internal Medicine” and the “Journal of…
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Sunlight is free and reaches almost everywhere on earth, so solar energy has the potential to become a cheap, renewable source of energy. However, the technology of solar panels, the devices used to convert sunlight into energy, isn’t yet at…
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April 29, 2015 Different Breathing Exercises
The quickest way to reduce stress is to take several deep breaths: This simple action brings oxygen into the lungs and expels toxins. Pranayama, or breath control, is a part of Ashtanga yoga, meaning “eight limbs” or the eight elements…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Orgins was founded in the 1980s by beauty professionals who were exploring the importance of the green movement and the role cosmetics would need to play in the 21st century. Today, their products are formulated using potent plants, herbs, organic…
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Cardio, short for cardiovascular, describes a form of exercise that benefits your heart, lungs and blood vessels and develops aerobic fitness. Cardio exercise and being aerobically fit are linked to a reduced likelihood of suffering from a number of serious…
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April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When a person receives a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, therapists distinguish among three different types of the disorder: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia. When a therapist or psychiatrist pinpoints the specific diagnosis, many characteristics are considered. All…
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Falls and fractures are some of the leading factors contributing to death in individuals over the age of 65 years, according to The University of Maryland Medical Center. The weight-bearing areas of the spine and hips are particularly susceptible to…
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Fountain of Youth exercises, also known as “The Five Tibetans” or “The Five Tibetan Energy Rejuvenation Rites,” are a set of five exercises first described in Peter Kelder’s 1939 book “The Eye of Revelation.” The purported health benefits you experience…
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April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Angiography is a clinical procedure in which doctors inject a special type of dye into a blood vessel. The data from an angiography test is called an angiogram. The dye, called contrast dye, is visible by X-ray imaging, and the…
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A 2003 review in “Social Science & Medicine” indicates that patenting traditional medicines is difficult. Because of the many issues involved, few drugs contain only natural ingredients. A 2009 report in “Sleep Medicine” suggests that people often use over-the-counter sleep…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview A type of flatfish, flounder are first born with one eye on each side of their bodies. As they grow older, one of the eyes migrates to the other side of the body and they begin to swim on…
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Walking into a gym full of varied and often unfamiliar exercise equipment can be intimidating. To maximize your time and get the best workout, choose multipurpose equipment that target multiple muscle groups or work your core. Smith Machine The Smith…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The key to successful bass fishing is finding the fish. Catching them is relatively easy compared with finding them. There is a lot of empty water in your favorite lake or river, and there are ways to narrow your search…
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1. You are Your Own Best Resistance OK, so you’ve got those bulging biceps, barrel chest and wide shoulders. What about that pencil neck? Many bodybuilders agree that adding a thick, muscular neck to their physiques really completes the picture….
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Children develop physically through play and interaction at all ages. Babies need practice to learn important physical skills such as rolling over, crawling and walking. According to the American Heart Association, children 2 years and older should participate in at…
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The recorded use of damiana leaf dates back to the ancient Mayan Indians of Mexico and Central America, who called this herb mizibcoc. It is a short, flowering shrub that bears little yellow flowers. Damiana’s aromatic leaves contain a number…
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The respiratory system consists of a group of organs that work together to provide the body with oxygen—a gas that every cell needs to function. Although it seems as though the lungs perform breathing, it is actually the muscle known…
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The human ear has three main parts–the outer ear, the middle ear also known as the auditory canal, and the ear drum or tympanic membrane. The eustachian tubes connect the upper part of the throat to the middle ear. These…
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