April 21, 2015 Weight Management
Many weight loss plans offer the convenience of prepackaged foods, professional advice and online tools for dieting. Convenience comes at a price. Some dieters are not informed about inexpensive herbal remedies for weight loss. These remedies are easy to use…
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Rub a lemon balm leaf between your fingers, and its calming effects quickly become apparent. The sunny, lemony smell of the essential oils (terpenes) that transfer to your skin are believed to be what gives this herb its therapeutic benefits,…
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Overview Kinoki Detox Foot Patches are advertised through infomercials and sold as a way to detoxify the body. A blend of herbs is placed on the foot pads to allegedly aid them in the process of pulling out impurities from…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Coughing is a symptom associated with several medical conditions, including asthma, sinus infection, colds and bronchitis. According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies II featured on the Mother Nature website, cough syrups should be avoided since they can…
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Overview Weight training for young women, especially athletes, must be a part of any exercise program, whether they want to lose fat, gain muscle, prevent injuries or improve athletic performance. However, if you walk into any gym, you would most…
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April 21, 2015 Weight Management
Belly fat can be detrimental to a person’s health and is a risk factor for many somatic conditions. Heart disease, type two diabetes, metabolic syndrome and many types of cancer can result from an excess amount of belly fat. Exercise…
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Overview The use of herbal tea to clean hair is an inexpensive treatment for dandruff. It also cleanses hair and stimulates hair growth. Herbal tea works to clarify hair and remove buildup that occurs from the use of hair products,…
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Teens go through growth spurts, body changes and weight gains that can weaken core stability muscles. It is important for teens to build muscle and ligament strength for healthy development and prevention of sports injuries. A medicine ball is a…
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Located in the Middle East, the Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is the lowest point on earth at 1,300 feet below sea level according to the Jewish Virtual Library. The sea is fed by the Jordan River…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Preventing cancer is of the utmost importance, given that 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women will get cancer in his or her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. These statistics can…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 7 percent of 3- to 17-year-old children in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms of ADHD include non-stop talking, difficulty organizing projects, not completing tasks, becoming easily bored, constant…
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According to Vern Gambetta, director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems, core training is your ability to maintain posture and center of gravity while you move in different directions and speeds. It is not about training your abdominal muscles, but your…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Mammals and birds harbor flu viruses; avian strains typically are passed from aquatic birds or ducks to chickens or pigs, which are intermediate hosts. People then pass human influenza to these hosts, where the viruses combine to produce a…
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As a shoulder dislocation distorts the skeletal structure, it can damage the ancillary tissue of the rotator cuff. This area surrounding the glenohumeral joint, or ball joint, contains muscles, tendons and nerves that operate together to give a healthy shoulder…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Urinary tract infections, more commonly referred to as bladder infections, affect both men and women, although women contract them more often, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Holistic treatment offer natural alternatives to expensive medications containing…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Infection of the breast, a condition called mastitis, can occur when microbes enter cracks in the skin and colonize within a milk duct, usually but not always at a time in life when the mother is nursing. Mastitis can be…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged and then become infected with bacteria or fungus. Folliculitis can occur anywhere on the skin or scalp and looks like acne pimples or nonhealing, crusty sores. Mild cases of folliculitis usually go away…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Approximately 2 percent to 3 percent of babies are allergic to the protein in milk. The allergy can manifest as mild discomfort–nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, and irritability–or, rarely, serious reactions like anaphylaxis. It is not clear what causes milk allergy,…
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April 21, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
In alternative medicine, the dandelion root is an herbal supplement used for treating digestive, liver and gallbladder problems. The root of the dandelion is thought to possess antiviral properties as well as stimulate the appetite and aid digestion, according to…
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The neck and shoulders frequently tighten from stress and activities, like spending too much time at the computer. Simple stretches can help relieve the resultant pain. However, neck and shoulder pain can be symptoms of more serious problems. Before beginning…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Massage is a popular form of alternative therapy that is used in a variety of ways, from stress reduction to muscle relaxation and pain reduction. In fact, an estimated 18 million adults and 700,000 children in the United States use…
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If weight concerns are not addressed with children during their youth, being overweight and its associated problems could stay with them for life. Getting children to eat healthier and exercise begins with getting them to want to improve their eating…
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Cirrhosis is a disorder of the liver in which the normal tissue is damaged and, over a long period of time, is replaced by nonfunctioning scar tissue, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Fosamax, alendronate sodium, is a prescription medication used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men with diminished bone mass. Osteoporosis is a thinning and deterioration of the bones. Using Fosamax can lead to an improvement in…
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Cardiovascular exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, or about 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week….
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lupron, known by the generic name leuprolide, is an analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, or GnRH. This synthetic hormone increases the secretion of other horomones in the body. Lupron is prescribed to men, women and children to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis,…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview During the years, our bodies age resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. Facial wrinkles such as around the lips a normally vertical and become deep indentations. Proper lip care is essential to getting rid of lip wrinkles without harming…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are growths that appear around the lips and result from infection with the herpes virus. The blister is likely to feel irritated and may itch. Although the herpes virus is incurable, there are…
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April 21, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Camping can be one of the more enjoyable family activities–if you follow safety rules. Being in the outdoors exposes you to potential hazards and risks you don’t normally face at home. Proper safety practices are important for having fun and…
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April 21, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview In order to improve in basketball, players have to devote themselves to improving their skill levels in all areas of the game. Much of a player’s skill set will have to do with how much effort he puts in…
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