Because home remedies are made from natural ingredients, they usually have fewer side effects than prescription medications. This may be one reason why some parents look to home remedies for treating minor illnesses like colds, fever and rashes. Many of…
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Acid reflux, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is generally defined as a more serious version of heartburn. Heartburn occurs when acids from the stomach back up into the esophagus. If this occurs more than two or three times…
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Overview Red clover products get heavy promotion for symptoms of menopause. Women who endure hot flashes and mood swings often rely on herbals such as red clover that contain phytoestrogens. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) explains…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Fenofibric acid (Fibricor) is used together with proper diet to lower triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels and cholesterol levels in the blood, as well as raise the amount of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) in the blood, as reported by Drugs.com. This…
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Overview The birth of your newborn baby is a time of heightened emotion. You will want to do your best for her, keep her safe and enjoy watching her grow. It is reassuring to know what to expect while she…
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More and more people are adding resistance training to their workout regime, and for good reason. While aerobic exercise has many health benefits, resistance exercise has benefits of its own. Lifting weights, using therabands, or performing other resistance exercises regularly…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
To the avid sport fisherman, fishing for largemouth bass is an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. The learning curve for catching these fish starts off steep, but once you’ve conquered the basics, you will easily come to master the sport,…
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A spring-controlled gliding carriage, a pulley system and a foot bar comprise the Pilates Reformer. This versatile apparatus enhances strength, core stability, coordination and flexibility. While once exclusively in the private Pilates studio domain, equipment manufacturers now make Pilates Reformers…
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April 22, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Soy milk, also called soy juice or soy drink, is made by extracting the liquid from soybeans. Vegans and lactose-intolerant individuals often use soy milk as a cow’s milk substitute, and investigators are studying other health claims of soy. However,…
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Overview Kettlebells are free weights that are the precursors to dumbbells and resemble a cannonballs with a luggage handles. Because of their uneven weight displacement, they are difficult to use to train individual body parts, but strength athletes train full-body…
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Food poisoning is an illness that generally needs to run its course. However, several homeopathic remedies for food poisoning can treat the symptoms, such as nausea and diarrhea. Though homeopathic remedies can be effective, it’s also very important to monitor…
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An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a long-term savings account that offers tax advantages for investors who follow Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. While there are many different types of IRA accounts, they all share similar characteristics, except for the…
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Overview The middle of your body would be considered your stomach. When fat builds up in your stomach, it can eventually lead to visceral fat which surrounds your vital organs. According to Reader’s Digest, this is active fat that continually…
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April 22, 2015 How the Muscular System Responds to Exercise
Overview Regular exercise is a component of maintaining good health. Cardiac (heart) muscle and skeletal muscles, which are voluntary muscles used for movement and posture, work harder during exercise. Not only are muscles impacted during exercise, they also make demands…
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April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Nothing disrupts a peaceful round of golf like popping a tire on your golf cart. Because cart tires are not like car tires, it can be a hassle to repair them, and most golfers do not even know how…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention deficit disorder (ADD), also commonly called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a neurological disorder with an unknown specific cause. The symptoms of ADD are behavioral including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity which make it difficult to diagnose the disorder….
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Overview Rescue Remedy is a specific Bach flower remedy developed by the homeopath Edward Bach during the last century. Rescue Remedy is different from the other remedies in that it is a combination of five Bach flower dilutions. It is…
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Fibroids, also called uterine fibroids, are noncancerous (benign) growths that form in the muscular wall of the uterus. According to the University of Medical Center, fibroids are the most common tumor to affect women’s reproductive system. While some fibroids cause…
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Menopause is a natural period in most women’s lives. This transitional time most often occurs between 45 to 55 years of age, according to MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health. The condition is characterized by the cessation…
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April 22, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Mini steppers provide the cardio experience of a stair climber, yet are low-priced and compact enough for use in the home. You can use a mini stepper to get in a workout without driving to the gym, or as…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to Loveyourbaby.com, approximately 1 percent of any medication ingested by a mother enters her milk supply, so the risks and benefits should be weighed for both the mother and the nursing baby Fortunately, many cold medications are safe for…
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Foods and diet affect blood pressure, helping it go up and helping it come down. In general, salt, sodium and processed foods raise blood pressure, whereas vegetables, whole grains, fruits, low-fat dairy products and a diet slightly deficient in calories,…
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Eucalyptus oil is a good source of free radical-fighting antioxidants, inflammation-soothing tannins and germ-fighting cineole, making it a potential treatment for a number of different conditions. All these potent ingredients also make eucalyptus oil potentially dangerous—the volatile oil is toxic…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that nearly $500 billion are spent each year on abuse or addiction to alcohol and nicotine as well as illegal substances. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that impairs and ultimately…
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Chronic stress is the result of the fight or flight response occurring for a long period of time, a response that should typically last for a few minutes under extreme circumstances. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, stress…
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Overview While both Roth and Traditional IRAs are known as Individual Retirement Accounts, they have very different regulations regarding contributions and distributions. In part, this is due to their tax status. While you do not have to pay taxes as…
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Approximately 7.7 million in America over the age of 18 have PTSD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. PTSD, the acronym for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental disorder that occurs after a person experiences a traumatic event,…
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April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diseases that affect the cardiovascular system triggered one in three deaths in 2006 in the United States. Combined, the more than 831,000 deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease made it the leading cause of death, ahead of 560,000 deaths due to…
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Don’t let clove’s inclusion in some cigarettes overshadow its other uses. Water distilling the clove buds yields an oil with a pale yellow color and slightly spicy aromatic note. Aromatherapist Patricia Davis cautions in her book “Aromatherapy: An A-Z” that…
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Overview The elliptical cardiovascular machine is one option of cardiovascular activity that will help burn calories. Your joints are well-protected–especially your knees–because the elliptical eliminates any type of pounding you may experience with an activity such as running. Beginning to…
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