Overview The strychnos nux vomica plant is mostly found in India. The fruit from this plant is about the size of an orange and is considered edible. Though these bitter seeds can be poisonous, they began being used for medicinal…
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April 23, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Flattening your abdominal region doesn’t require hundreds of crunches per day. In fact, you can flatten you stomach without exercise or expensive surgeries by simply eating healthier. The key is to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn;…
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April 23, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asperger’s syndrome (AS), a mild form of autism, afflicts a child’s development and pervades through adulthood. According to Ami Klin, Fred R. Volkmar and Sara S. Sparrow, editors of the book Asperger Syndrome, an Austrian pediatrician, Hans Asperger took an…
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April 23, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Massage therapy promotes health and well-being on a physical level as well as an emotional level. It is used in hospitals, nursing homes and sports establishments. Popular types of massage include Swedish massage, which is used to invigorate, detoxify…
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April 23, 2015 Weight Management
When you want to look and feel your best, excessive belly fat can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. Carrying too much weight up front can negatively affect your self-esteem, your confidence and even your health. According to the Mayo…
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Overview Women over 40 lose strength and bone calcium stores each year as their bodies age. Weight training can reverse these and many other effects of middle age, including extra pounds, higher blood pressure and metabolic slowdown. Busy women can…
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Overview Arnica oil has been used to treat pain and relieve infection since the 1500s, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. There are different preparations of arnica, including tinctures, poultices and compresses; people sometimes smoked it to get…
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April 23, 2015 Sports & Recreation
You may run to get in better shape, burn calories, get fast, compete or keep healthy–runner’s motivations all vary. While your motivations differ, almost all runners share the experience of having to deal with injuries. Certain injuries, such as stress…
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April 23, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Sagging skin during and after weight loss often occurs when weight is lost rapidly. Rapid weight loss does not allow your skin’s elasticity, its ability to stretch, to adjust to the weight loss and your new shape. Loose and…
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Quite a few folk remedies use common food items, such as honey, yogurt and garlic, in their recipes. These remedies, which treat conditions such as coughs and diarrhea as well as skin issues, are simple to make and require ingredients…
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Massage therapy is conducted by a licensed massage therapist where the body is manipulated through pressurized touch and rubbing. The muscles and soft tissue of the body can be massaged to help with relieving tension, stress and anxiety. However, there…
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The Brazilian rainforest tree catuaba is traditionally used to boost libido. In fact, Brazilian herbal medicine utilizes catuaba bark as a central nervous system stimulant for poor memory and nervousness as well as its aphrodisiac properties, according to “Natural Sex…
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April 23, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The use of cinnamon extends far beyond serving as a seasoning for homemade recipes or desserts. Cinnamon has beneficial properties that make it a healthful dietary aid for conditions such as inflammation, type 2 diabetes, nutrient deficiencies and cognitive decline,…
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Regular bowel movements and colon health have been an indicator of health by physicians for centuries. An individual suffering from constipation complains of a lack of normal bowel activity and symptoms such as pain and discomfort. In most cases, constipation…
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Overview At the end of each calendar year, your mortgage lender issues a Form 1098, an Internal Revenue Service document that details all mortgage interest you paid for the tax year as long as the interest paid exceeded the minimum…
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Earwax is a natural substance that prevents objects from entering the ear and damaging the eardrum. Too much earwax can create a blockage, creating irritation, difficulty hearing and ringing of the ears. Excess earwax can be removed at home, says…
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Cardiovascular exercise, continuous movement that pushes your heart rate within 50 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate, is a proven method for losing or maintaining weight, promoting a strong heart and warding off chronic diseases, such as high…
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Overview Bloodroot, or Sanguinaria canadensis, also is known as Indian paint or red paint root and has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Bloodroot’s common name derives from the sap that flows throughout the entire plant,…
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April 23, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview The capsicum plant goes by several different names, including the pepper, chili or chilli, paprika and Aji. A relative to the bringal, eggplant, potato, tomato and tobacco plants, the capsicum plant is a member of the Solanaceae family. The…
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April 23, 2015 Importance of Play for Children's Physical Development
Overview Many activities that children consider fun play are in fact building their physical development. With childhood obesity a growing problem, encouraging play among children is becoming increasingly important for both parents and teachers. Play strengthens the body and also…
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According to the American Brain Tumor Association, brain tumors can exhibit both general and specific symptoms. General symptoms are common to all brain tumors. Other symptoms are specific to the location of the tumor. These are termed “focal” or “localized”…
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Overproduction of the thyroid hormone results in hyperthyroidism. Characterized by a constant intolerance to heat, insensitivity to cold, insomnia, nervousness and irritability, this disorder speeds up all of the body’s systems, according to Dr. Simeon Margolis in “The Johns Hopkins…
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April 23, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Salicylic acid is a mildly acidic organic molecule that can be derived from salicin, a compound found in the bark of the white willow (Salix alba) tree. In fact, one of the earliest uses of salicylic acid was as a…
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April 23, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Catfish, named for their cat-like whiskers, are a popular sport fish because of their elusive, bottom-feeding nature, their size as well as their popularity on the dinner plate, especially in the South. Catching a boatload of catfish is just a…
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Advanced macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 1.75 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in people older than age 65, All About Vision reports. There are two types of macular degeneration, dry and wet, with dry being…
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Holy basil, known in India as tulsi and scientifically as Ocimum sanctumand, is one of the main herbs used in the traditional Indian medical practice of Ayurveda. It has a strong sweet aroma and has been used as a folk…
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Exercising in the comfort and convenience of your home is one alternative to owning a gym membership. Home gyms are popular because workout equipment is becoming easier to set up for in-home use. Setting up a home gym requires the…
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When doing breast exercises, the goal is to work the chest muscles that are underneath the breasts. This is because breast tissue itself is mostly fat. By working the muscles, you cannot actually make the breasts bigger, but you can…
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April 23, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The best golf ball varies by a player’s strengths and weaknesses, which is why golf ball manufacturers design balls for many purposes, including spin control, adding distance and providing a soft feel for the player. Players on the PGA Tour…
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In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe belly fat as excess adipose tissue which builds along the three muscle groups of the abdomen:…
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