April 26, 2015 Weight Management
Yoga can be a healthful way to gradually lose weight. Yoga Day USA.org promotes the notion that yoga can help reduce stress and improve one’s sense of self, which are both tools for creating healthy weight management. Remember that the…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview As the world gets more complicated, more people are searching for simple solutions to everyday problems. There are any number of medicated shampoos on the market to combat dandruff, but very few of us are familiar with the chemicals…
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Overview Reflexology is a kind of complementary therapy applied to your feet or hands using hand techniques without application of oil or lotion. It is based on the concept that various zones and reflex areas in your feet and hands…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Depression is the most commonly diagnosed condition in general practice next to hypertension, according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Although 16 percent of the adult population in the United States will have an episode of depression at some point…
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Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive and fatal brain disease currently affecting as many as 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While no cure exists, treatments are available to help slow its progression. Receiving…
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Pilates rings are also called Pilates Power Rings or Pilates Magic Circles. They’re about the size of a steering wheel and are helpful for toning muscles in your upper and lower body by offering resistance when you squeeze them, or…
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The brain stem links the spinal cord to the brain. Messages between the brain and the rest of the body pass through the brain stem in large nerve bundles. However, the brain stem is more than a nerve impulse highway….
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Overview Most brain chemicals are neurotransmitters that transfer electrical signals between neurons and other cells, according to the ISCID Encyclopedia of Science and Philosophy. Studies have shown that physical exercise affects brain activity–with widespread effects on the overall health of…
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When you are trying to get in shape fast, you need a tough, full-body workout. Looking outside of traditional strength training can save you time and get results faster. Boot Camps Outdoor boot camps are a growing trend in fitness….
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Ingrown fingernails occur when the edge of a fingernail grows into the skin surrounding it. The usual cause of ingrown fingernails is improper trimming of the nail, although nail biting or an injury to the hand that tears the…
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Weight loss cannot be targeted. When you lose weight, it disappears all over, often leaving loose, saggy skin in its wake. Since exercise cannot help tighten loose skin, many people with loose, dangling underarm fat and skin undergo an arm…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Botox, a product first introduced to treat optic muscle disorders, also proves beneficial in reducing facial wrinkling. Treatment with Botox injections typically reduces wrinkles by 80 percent, although results are temporary, according to the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery….
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, refers to a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center 35,000 people die of influenza each year. Its signs and symptoms include fatigue, a dry cough,…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Blemishes can be an embarrassing eyesore, a cause of permanent disfigurement or a symptom of another health concern. While mild acne is commonly accepted as a skin condition of growing adolescents whose shifting hormone levels alter the health of their…
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Acid reflux disease, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, occurs when stomach acid and content regurgitates into the esophagus. Pain, heartburn and inflammation of the esophagus occur and put the person at risk for development of esophageal cancer….
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The juice of the noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit, also known as hog apple, has long been used in the Pacific region as a healthy tonic, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Before taking noni juice as a…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
There is a wide range of massage techniques that are utilized for a variety of purposes, from relaxation to relieving pain and muscle soreness. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that although most massage falls under…
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Pelvic-floor exercises are known as Kegel exercises after California gynecologist Dr. Arnold Kegel, who in 1948 outlined a comprehensive exercise program for women with urinary incontinence after childbirth because of weak pelvic-floor muscles. Using Kegel balls, also known as Ben-Wa…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The gnarled root of the ginseng plant is the source of an extract that has been revered by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Panax ginseng consists of two varieties, commonly distinguished by their names, Asian ginseng…
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Overview Intrinsic aging is the natural aging process that begins around age 20 and causes facial skin to lose elasticity and slow collagen production. New skin-cell production decreases, and dead skin cells remain in place longer, according to the American…
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Your liver, the heaviest gland in your body (3 lbs.), metabolizes and stores both fats and carbohydrates, processes drugs and hormones, and synthesizes proteins. The liver also produces the bile salts that help in nutrient absorption in your small intestines,…
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Blood pressure signifies the resistance produced each time the heart beats and sends blood through the arteries. Between beats, the heart relaxes, and blood pressure drops. A normal blood pressure reading for an adult is 120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic),…
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Overview Certain herbs are paired together to enhance their effectiveness as a natural remedy. Valerian and lemon balm are both soothing herbs that have been used for centuries for treating insomnia and anxiety, says the University of Maryland Medical Center…
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Women’s stomachs tend to expand for a variety of reasons, especially following menopause. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic report that increased stomach size can be due to hormonal changes, heredity and age-related weight gain as well as overall obesity struggles….
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Overview An infant’s environment provides the infant with the stimulation that helps his brain develop synapses that become the foundation for future social and emotional growth. Any type of stimulation that an infant experiences from his environment, regardless of whether…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Before the introduction of polio vaccine, the U.S. reported 13,000 to 20,000 cases of paralytic polio each year. Although 95 percent of people infected with poliovirus show no signs of disease, the virus causes permanent paralysis–which can lead to…
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April 26, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Brakes are crucial parts of any bicycle, but in time the cables will stretch, and the brakes will require adjustments. The slightest problem with brakes can put you at risk of serious injuries. Being able to adjust your bicycle…
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In the prostate, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) protein production occurs in small amounts at all times in men. Having a high level of PSA in the blood, as indicated by the PSA test, may not indicate prostate cancer. Non-cancerous conditions responsible…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Colon cancer staging lays the foundation for predicting prognosis and formulating treatment for the disease. Clinical workup–such as blood tests, imaging and a physical exam–determines the preliminary stage. Microscopic examination of surgical specimens reveal later stages. Several systems for staging…
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Niravam (alprazolam) is a prescription medication indicated to provide short-term relief of symptoms associated with anxiety or panic disorder. This drug is part of a class of medications called benzodiazepines and works by regulating mood-related chemicals within the brain. Niravam…
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