April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Many people are aware that a diet high in saturated and trans-fat can be harmful to their health, especially cardiovascular health. But not all types of dietary fat are bad, and dietary fat does in fact perform important functions, such…
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April 24, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Peroformance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch define plyometrics as a type of aerobic exercise designed to challenge the way muscles contract. The goal…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Abilify, or aripiprazole, is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania. In November of 2002, the FDA approved the use of Abilify as adjunct therapy to antidepressants in individuals with depression who have not found relief with…
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April 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. What Makes a Doctor Initially Suspect Hyperaldosteronism? Hyperaldosteronism results when one’s adrenal glands create elevated levels of the hormone aldosterone. Causes of hyperaldosteronism include a benign tumor in an adrenal gland (Conn’s syndrome) or enlarged adrenal glands. Elevated levels…
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Gabapentin, or Neurontin, is an anti-seizure medication prescribed to reduce the incidence of seizure and treat nerve pain related to shingles, diabetic neuropathy or nerve compression. Drugs.com states that gabapentin increases GABA, a natural chemical in the brain, to reduce…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Due to the dangers to both mother and baby of chickenpox infection during pregnancy, the Mayo Clinic recommends preventative chickenpox vaccination for all women of childbearing age who have not had chickenpox or received a vaccination before. Once pregnant, women…
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April 24, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Show Off Your Dance Skills There are many different dance steps and movements in break dancing. These are categorized into descriptive sections like the basics. The basics are the “top rock” or the movements a breaker does standing upright…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis, or osteoarthritis, is the breakdown of cartilage in the joints over time. Cartilage acts as a shock absorber in the joints when performing physical activities. When this cartilage breaks down, bone spurs, or humps of bone, can form in…
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Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of motor function, leading to loss of control over muscle movement. It is caused by a reduction of dopamine, a chemical brain cells use to signal to each other, within the…
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Overview Most ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). A majority of ulcers heal when medically treated. However, some ulcers do not. Instead, they grow large enough to cause bleeding. Bleeding from peptic ulcers is the…
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Overview Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine used to heal a variety of ailments. By applying pressure to points on the feet, acupressure practitioners aim to relieve symptoms throughout the body. Foot pain can be treated using acupressure by focusing…
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Crossed eyes or strabismus can occur all of the time or just be an intermittent symptom. It occurs when the eyes do not turn or align properly when trying to focus on an object. It is most commonly diagnosed in…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Digestion is defined as the process whereby large nutritional molecules in foods are chemically broken down into smaller and simpler nutritional molecules. This process does not technically require proteins—left to their own devices in an acidic environment like the stomach,…
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1. The Problem With High fat Foods Acid reflux occurs when some of the acid in your stomach travels back up the esophagus because the sphincter muscle doesn’t close properly. When the muscle doesn’t close all the way, some of…
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Individuals interested in alternative health care and medical treatments are often drawn to traditional or ancient Chinese therapies, treatments and approach to medical care. With a 5,000-year-old history, Chinese medicine offers therapies and remedies for treating illnesses or symptoms ranging…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The flu will often resolve on its own with some supportive care on your part. Fever usually goes away within four days, but regaining your normal energy level can take up to two weeks. According to the Center for Disease…
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Overview Valerian is an herb, commonly used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety or pain and discomfort, according to WebMD. This herb acts as a sedative on the brain and nervous system, and may be taken as a tea, tincture or…
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Strong, well-conditioned legs are important for virtually every sport, but it’s not only athletes who benefit from effective leg training. For many recreational exercisers, shapely and toned legs are an important fitness goal. With so many lower-body exercises to choose…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), as many as 50 million individuals in the United States suffer from some form of allergic disease. Fortunately, there are a variety of medications available to treat this chronic…
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Many herbal remedies and medicinal plants are tested to see what, if any, effectiveness they have on physical ailments. Clinical trials test the herbs to determine side effects and ability to help. While not all herbal remedies end up effective…
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April 24, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A variety of massage techniques are available, and Thai yoga massage combines yoga and deep-tissue massage to help a person achieve peace. An assistive practice, the massage therapist guides the person being massaged through a series of fluid movements designed…
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The world is stressful, and whether stress is from work, spouse/significant other, kids or a combination of things, everyone needs some form of relief. Ideally, stress relief comes from something constructive and healthy, such as exercise. In fact, according to…
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Core stability involves working the muscles that are found in the center part of your body. Sometimes, these muscles are referred to as the “powerhouse.” The main muscles of the core include the rectus abdominus, obliques and erector spinae. In…
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April 24, 2015 Weight Management
Bitter orange (citrus aruantium), the precursor of today’s edible, sweet orange fruit, comes from an evergreen tree native to tropical Asia but commercially cultivated around the world. The PDR for Herbal Medicines lists the flowers, the dried fruit peel and…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most pregnant women know that it’s not recommended to drink alcohol or smoke during the pregnancy. Yet women who regularly drink and smoke and suddenly find themselves pregnant have a major change to make in their lives in a short…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections, including malaria, anthrax, syphilis and even severe acne. It can be taken by children over age 8 as well as by adults. Despite its use for a wide range…
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There are many opportunities to create calorie-burning routines that fit your schedule, interest and lifestyle. Aerobic exercise is based on your heart rate and the duration of your workout. Exercising at 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate…
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Overview Your heart is perhaps the most important muscle in your body. Improving your diet is a key strategy for keeping your heart healthy and strong. Many foods contain heart-healthy components that can lower your risk of developing heart disease….
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The prostate is a gland located near the rectum that makes up part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer develops when cells within the prostate acquire genetic mutations and begin to divide rapidly, leading to the development of a…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled proliferation of cells within the prostate gland, a part of the male reproductive system that secretes fluid that makes up a component of semen. Prostate cancer begins with a tumor localized within the prostate gland,…
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