April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Regular bowel movements keep the body healthy through elimination of waste products. Stool can become hard, dry and unable to pass through the colon. When this occurs, a stool softener can alleviate the pain, cramping and straining associated with hard…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The face and underarms are two common areas where hair grows in both men and women. Hairs that are soft and fine are known as vellus hairs, and ones that are thick and dark are known as terminal hairs, according…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Ritalin is the brand name for the medication methylphenidate, a powerful psychostimulant used to treat attention disorders, narcolepsy and daytime sleepiness. Ritalin was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1955. The side effects caused by Ritalin…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Fucus vesiculosus, a type of seaweed known as bladderwrack, has a role in alternative medicine for treating many health disorders. Fucus vesiculosus is available as a supplement in tablets, capsules and extract, and people also use this vegetable in salads,…
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April 26, 2015 Weight Management
1. Exercise to Metabolize Carbohydrates When you undertake a low carb diet like the Atkins diet, you reduce quickly your insulin levels. Exercise also affects the insulin response. According to the principles of a low carb diet, regular exercise allows…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Ginseng has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Its scientific name, Panax quinqufolium, has roots in the Greek word, “Panakos,” which means universal cure. Once believed to be native only in China, it is known to be a…
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Standing abdominal exercises are ideal for women who wish to exercise at home because a lot of floor space isn’t required. Also, standing exercises work your core stability and improve your balance. Standing up to work your abs engages more…
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Strengthening the rotator cuff muscles is important whether you’re an athlete, a couch potato or somewhere in between. This is because the rotator group, comprised of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and the subscapularis (remembered by the acronym SITS), is…
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Overview An individual retirement account (IRA) allows you to save funds for retirement and potentially enjoy some tax advantages. There are two types of IRAs to choose from, traditional and Roth, and each offers its own unique benefits. If you…
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Maximum ab definition results from a combination of spinal flexion movements, upper torso rotation and side bending exercises. Balance exercises engage your deep core stabilizers, and forceful exhalation during abdominal flexion causes the core muscles to compress the diaphragm and…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Massage therapy uses the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue to relieve tension. Massage also is useful in helping to relieve pain, lower blood pressure and even improve sleeping patterns. Always use a licensed massage therapist who is trained in…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Age spots, also known as liver spots, occur most frequently on the hands, shoulders, arms and other areas of the body most exposed to sunlight. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, age spots appear in adults over…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Vitamin D, an essential pro-hormone, can be found in the diet and synthesized in the body from sunlight. According to the National Institute of Health, it has many important functions including bone formation and maintenance, immune system functions, calcium absorption,…
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Nitazoxanide is a member of a class of drugs called anti-protozoals. These drugs kill microscopic organisms–protozoa–and nitazoxanide treats two protozoa in particular–cryptosporidium and giardia. The drug is prescribed for individuals suffering from diarrhea for over one week as typically caused…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize impotence as an inability or difficulty achieving or keeping an erection. More commonly known as erectile dysfunction, it can stem from a number of different factors, including stress, fatigue, depression, high blood pressure,…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that forms in lymph tissues such as the lymph nodes and spleen. Lymph tissues provide the body’s defenses against germs and infection. When white blood cells, known as B lymphocytes, in these tissues…
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Lobelia (Lobelia infata), also called Indian tobacco, is an herb that grows throughout North America and has been used medicinally for treating a range of respiratory ailments. Lobelia is useful as an herbal medicine in tiny amounts but can be…
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April 26, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads, also known as comedones, occur when pores open to the surface of the skin and the sebum inside the pores, which contains the skin pigment melanin, produces a black hue. Blackheads will not simply wash away, and they…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Soy milk has gained a lot of notoriety, with numerous companies bringing products into the marketplace proclaiming the health benefits of soy milk. This drink, which is not really milk so much as a liquid created by a process of…
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Overview The X7 Elliptical is a piece of exercise equipment manufactured by Life Fitness. Features of the cross trainer include heart rate sensors, built-in workout programs, shock absorption system, accessory trays, water bottle holder, LCD display, variable speed and resistance….
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If you look at the ingredient list of herbal tonics and immunity boosters in a health food store, chances are that you will keep coming across one name: Tulsi, Holy basil or Ocimum sanctum. This aromatic herb has been used…
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April 26, 2015 Weight Management
Overview When Weight Watchers started in the early ’60s, its founders created a way for people to lose weight other that simply counting calories. Determine the famous Weight Watchers points system using a formula of calories, fat and fiber. Knowing…
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Overview Permanent life insurance policies, such as whole life, universal life and variable life, build up a cash value that you can borrow against later to help pay off bills. In most cases, you are not even obligated to repay…
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Aquatic workouts, such as stroke intervals, aquacise classes and deep-water pool running, are effective ways to get fit and improve your aerobic health. These are all low-impact aerobic exercise that elevate your heart rate and increase calorie expenditure while reducing…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
For people who suffer with chronic blushing–when the upper chest, neck and face turn red, which is usually a reaction to embarrassment–it can be a serious concern. David Nielson, MD, is a cardio-thoracic surgeon that specializes in the treatment of…
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April 26, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can also occur in men. In 2009, the National Cancer Institute reported 192,370 cases of breast cancer in women and 1,910 cases in men. The treatment for breast cancer…
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April 26, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview All parts of the dandelion plant are useful. The leaves in spring go in salads, summer leaves before blossoms appear go in medicinal teas and tinctures. The roots of 2-year-old plants, harvested in the fall, are used in tablets…
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Osteoporosis and osteopenia are terms that mean bone loss. Generally there are no symptoms of bone loss until a bone become so fragile, it breaks under the body’s own weight. The World Health Organization states that 8.9 million fractures worldwide…
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April 26, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Crab fishing is a popular recreational sport and a vital industry in many coastal states. Overfishing in the 1980s and 1990s led to stringent new regulations designed to protect the crab populations and improve the quality of fisheries. Each state’s…
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Having knock knees is a condition in which your knees move inward when you squat down. This inward movement is known as adduction. Weak abductors muscles are a primary cause of the condition. Abductors are the muscles on the outsides…
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