Konsyl is an over-the-counter laxative medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with constipation. This medication is administered orally and can be taken in liquid, powder, granule, tablet or chewable tablet form. Konsyl side effects are extremely limited but should be…
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Circuit training is a routine that helps you burn calories and build lean muscle simultaneously. A series of exercises are done consecutively with short rest periods in between, then they are started from the top and repeated all the way…
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Running is an excellent exercise to get in shape, but it can lead to reduced flexibility and imbalances in muscle training. This can cause back pain and injury to muscles and joints. Stability ball exercises help balance core-muscle strength training…
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Bloodroot, or Sanguinaria candensis, is a flowering perennial. Its reddish-orange root is used medicinally. Historically used by Native Americans to treat rheumatism and fever, bloodroot has clinically demonstrated antibacterial, anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center states that…
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April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Red clover (Trifolium pratense), a wild perennial herb used for a variety of medicinal purposes and to feed grazing animals, grows natively in meadows and pastures throughout temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. The red flowers that appear…
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1. Take a Load Off Neck rotation stretches are great to do while lying down on the floor. You’ll need to lie flat, with a firm pillow, phone book or other thick book propped under your head. This position aligns…
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Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) has been used for thousands of hears as an herbal supplement and medication and comprises one of the most studied herbs in modern use, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Though ginkgo is exceedingly safe,…
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For the parent of a new infant, the first year of your child’s life is fraught with times in which you feel like you’re blindly guessing how to keep him healthy and comfortable. If you notice your infant tugging at…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Thrush is a condition caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. It occurs frequently in infants, after antibiotic treatment and in anyone with a compromised immune system. Depending on the severity, thrush may be treated at home with…
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To reduce the size of your belly, you must burn more calories than you consume in order to reduce overall body fat, and you must strengthen your core in order to tighten the network of muscles that holds in your…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Living with a mental illness is a challenge in today’s society where there are many stigmas related to mental illness. Treatments, therapy options, support groups and other resources can help persons with mental illnesses. Persons with mental illnesses and their…
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Overview Doctors diagnose growths on the white part of the eye as a pingueculum or a pterygium (plural: pinguecula and pterygia). Because these growths start as small nodules, they often go unnoticed until they cause irritation or grow to a…
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Overview Acupressure isn’t just for stress and relaxation. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that acupressure can also be an effective way to lose weight. Acupressure, a facet of ancient Eastern medicine, relies on placing pressure on key points…
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Overview A Roth Individual Retirement Account is a long-term, tax-advantaged savings plan that generally offers tax-free withdrawals to investors. Unlike with Traditional IRAs, you cannot claim a tax-deduction on your Roth contributions, and must fund the account with after-tax dollars….
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of muscle function as a result of nerve deterioration. ALS affects a subset of cells known as motor neurons. These cells connect…
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Overview Valerian, also known as garden heliotrope, thrives in damp areas. It’s native to the wet grasslands of Europe, but it’s also cultivated in gardens around the world. The dried roots and stems of valerian contain its medicinal value. As…
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Being confined to your home doesn’t mean you cannot build muscle. What it does mean is you have to get creative with exercises and execute them properly. By using your body and several household items for resistance, you can work…
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Plavix (clopidrogel) is a medication used to help prevent the platelets in the body from forming blood clots. Plavix is used to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke. It may be used in patients following a heart attack…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Compulsive lying can wreck relationships with family or friends. A compulsive liar does not always realize that there is a problem, and many times goes about daily life without remorse. Confronting a compulsive liar is a delicate situation that,…
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Abdominal home exercise equipment manufacturers are persistent. They inundate your spam folder with emails advertising their products, and interrupt your favorite television shows with long infomercials. While some of these machines safely, effectively and efficiently work the abdominal muscles, the…
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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects over 5 million older Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s include confusion and memory loss beyond what is typically expected as the brain ages. Although scientists do not know…
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Bodyweight exercises are effective at challenging your muscles at home or in the gym. Gyms have bars and benches for pull-ups and push-ups. There are also bars available for home use at sporting goods stores. The American College of Sports…
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April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Worker bees ooze a goo from their head known as royal jelly, given that term because it serves as food for the queen bee. The liquid is high in dozens of minerals, vitamins, chemicals and protein. Besides the basic nutritional…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Interleukin 2 or IL-2 is a synthetic form of a protein in the body that is part of our immune system. It is used as therapy for patients with melanoma skin cancer and kidney cancer. IL-2 is also used to…
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According to Golden Gloves of America, the first Golden Gloves tournament was held in Chicago in 1923, in which the winning amateur boxers were given miniature golden gloves as a prize. Golden Gloves tournaments are held on both national and…
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Overview The Weider Crossbow is a fitness machine that uses resistance bars for weight training. As you use the machine, the resistance bars will bend to provide a counterweight to your strength training movements. The Crossbow is shipped to you…
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Fibroid tumors, common growths in or attached to the uterus, affect more than 75 percent of women at some time in their lives, according to FibroidSecondOpinion.com. Fibroids, which are almost always benign, or non-cancerous, affect black women more often than…
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April 25, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), marijuana is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the United States. There is ongoing debate if marijuana use during pregnancy causes harm to the fetus. Research reported by…
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Overview Retirement plans now come in many shapes and sizes, but prior to 1875, no retirement plans existed in America. As the country moved to a more urban, industrial demographic, workers needed a way to preserve, protect and enhance their…
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Oral herpes, according to the American Social Health Association, is a mild and usually recurrent infection of the mouth and surrounding skin caused by the herpes simplex virus. The infection is, in fact, so mild that many of the estimated…
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