Overview Resistance bands are flat, elastic bands that can be adapted for use as ankle bands, or for other parts of your body. These bands offer an elastic resistance to your exercise, and are an inexpensive and very easy way…
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Safety should be your main priority while working out at the gym. To avoid injury, always use the proper exercise techniques. Be mindful of your abilities and avoid copying others or pushing your strength and cardio abilities. Before you try…
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Overview Depending on your fitness goals, you’ll want to train achieving one or more specific heart rates. You can build or maintain cardiovascular endurance or maintain what you have by training in the aerobic, anaerobic or redline zones. A triathlon…
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You might not realize it but if you are reading this article sitting down at your computer then your hips are flexed. Your hip flexors are not actually names for specific muscles but instead refer to muscles that you use…
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1. Nitroglycerin for Your Heart? In an extremely funny twist of nature, one of the first types of explosives, called nitroglycerin, became the first type of man-made medication for the treatment of chest pain. It is currently one of the…
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People have used valeriana officinalis to treat insomnia and anxiety for hundreds of years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). More commonly known as valerian, this herb may increase levels of the brain chemical gamma aminobutyric acid…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
As cold winter weather approaches, cooling water can make bass fishing spotty. However, the changing conditions of fall can work in your favor if you can figure out what the bass are doing on the day you’re on the water….
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The plant Borago officinalis is the source of borage seed oil, one of the few food sources of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a type of omega-6 fatty acid. Unlike the more prevalent omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid, GLA does not…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Basketball is the top team sport for kids, as reported by “Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal.” Kids across the country are hitting the courts ready to play. While many kids may dream of being the next Michael Jordan or…
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Overview Homemade cough medicine is a fairly common home remedy. The syrup is designed to soothe sore throats and quiet chest spasms, but you can also add some ingredients with expectorant properties if you have a deep, chesty cough. However,…
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April 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Fennel is a white, bulbous vegetable with large green stalks. It is among the 130 foods listed as the world’s healthiest by World’s Healthiest Foods.org. Traditionally associated with foods of the Mediterranean region, fennel is member of the Umbelliferae…
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Finding the time to exercise can be a difficult task for some people. Circuit training is a form of resistance training that allows more work to be done in a shorter amount of time because rest periods are reduced. A…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The person suffering from a dry scalp is plagued by itchiness and flakes of dry skin resembling dandruff. The dry, heated interior environment during the winter makes this condition worse. Using a dandruff shampoo to treat the flaky scalp…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview As you grow older, you’ll begin to experience aging changes in your skin, including wrinkles, age spots, thinning of the skin and dryness. Regardless of its current state, however, you can revive aging skin using herbs and natural ingredients….
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The Total Gym 1100 is one of the lower-end models of the Total Gym home gyms. It lacks some of the accessories that the newer models offer, which simply reduces the number of exercises you can do on the machine….
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April 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
According to “Krause’s Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy”, foods we eat affect the acidity and alkalinity of urine. Foods high in chloride, phosphorous and sulfur increase acidity, while foods high in potassium, calcium and magnesium increase alkalinity. Highly acidic urine…
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April 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
You must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. It doesn’t matter where calories come from when you’re trying to lose weight, according to the Mayo Clinic. The calories from a soda are equal to the calories from…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Common acne is an inflammation of follicles. It usually begins and subsides in adolescence, but for many it continues through adulthood. While no empirical link exists between diet and acne, certain hormones, cosmetic compounds and moisturizers have been tied…
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Overview Ringworm is a fungus that causes itchy, scaly ring-shaped skin infections. Common in cats, ringworm is highly contagious and easily spread among animals and humans. Ringworm infections are most likely to occur on body parts that are often sweaty,…
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Overview Self-confidence can be developed through personal experiences and the way you handle those experiences. Your thoughts, actions, associations and reactions can positively or negatively affect your self-confidence. Upon waking each morning, decide that today will be a day of…
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April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Competitive cycling requires more than strong legs and aerobic fitness. The type of racing you do determines different strategies, techniques and movements you use. If you’re interested in bicycle racing, do your homework before you begin practicing to train…
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High eye pressure increases your risk of developing glaucoma and a number of other visual field defects, states the University of Illinois Eye and Eye Infirmary. However, not everyone with high eye pressure develops glaucoma. There are natural ways to…
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Overview Joint pain, also known as arthritis or arthralgia, is a blanket term used to describe any form of discomfort in the joints. Joint pain can range from mild to severe. It may be caused by a number of factors,…
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Overview Finding yourself in the position of being unable to pay a credit card bill can be scary and lead to feelings of panic and despair. For some, avoidance is a standard response. This is not a good idea and…
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April 29, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Studies show that eating a healthy, balanced breakfast in the morning will enhance your ability to lose weight, according to MealsMatter.org. Skipping breakfast slows your metabolic rate and reduces your blood sugar level, leaving you hungry and with low…
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April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Massage therapy for pain control is increasingly accepted and employed by mainstream health care providers, hospitals and clinics. This adoption of an alternative form of pain treatment is based both on patient demand as well as study findings that…
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Valerian is an herb that has been used since ancient times to treat insomnia, anxiety and nervousness, as well as related stomach ailments. The root is typically used for medicinal purposes, often made into dried powder to make teas and…
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Most babies develop at similar paces to one another. In some areas, your baby may be ahead of the curve. In others, she may be slightly behind. These discrepancies typically are nothing to worry about. However, knowing what your baby’s…
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Back pain is a common affliction that affects eight out of 10 people, according to MedlinePlus, a drug information website that provides peer-reviewed information to consumers. Prolonged periods of sitting, inactivity and weak core muscles all contribute to lower back…
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Overview The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth reports that most children with diabetes are type 1 diabetics. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin. Insulin is responsible for allowing blood sugar from the blood stream into the cells. Children with type…
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