April 21, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Pistachios are nuts of Mediterranean trees that have an edible green kernel and a distinctive open shell. These nuts may be roasted and salted whole and are a popular snack item. They are also used for cooking and pair…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A stone massage is a form of body work in which the person is massaged with smooth hot or cold stones rather than directly with the hands, the Healthline health site explains. Hot stones are most commonly used. They may…
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Overview Postpartum depression manifests as extreme feelings of sadness, tearfulness and apathy that can occur after giving birth to a child. This response can interfere with mother-child bonding. Many women feel a more mild form of this known as the…
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April 21, 2015 Athletic Training Issues
Athletic training can encompass anything from intense, daily strength, aerobic and flexibility workouts to occasional bouts of exercise that tone your body and improve your fitness. Almost everybody can participate in some form of athletic training, and often the benefits…
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Epilepsy refers to a type of neurological disorder in which the brain’s electrical activity is disorganized. The Mayo Clinic says that 1 in 100 people within the United States will have an unprovoked seizure at least once in their lives….
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Infants with chapped lips may be too uncomfortable to eat, drink, communicate or even rest. Potential causes include exposure to saliva, environmental factors or allergies to food, soap and laundry products. While distressed parents may be scrambling to find a…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Retinol is a chemical derivative of Vitamin A that assists the body in developing and maintaining the health of skin, mucous membranes and hair. Retinol is present in foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes, raw spinach, apricots, cantaloupes, papayas,…
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April 21, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Burning more calories than you consume results in weight loss. Although exercise contributes to calorie burn, it is not absolutely necessary for weight loss. If you have a condition that prevents exercise, you must be vigilant with your diet…
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Performing stretching exercises for your neck and shoulders on a consistent basis enhances your neck and shoulder flexibility, lowers your risk of experiencing post-exercise muscle soreness and reduces your likelihood of sustaining neck and shoulder injuries during physical activity. If…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Springtime brings forth budding flowers as well as heightened allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, allergic diseases affect 40 to 50 million U.S. residents each year. The most common symptom, eye allergies, affect a resounding…
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Overview Though scientific studies have yet to confirm the efficacy of ginger root for improving circulation, herbalists and folk healers have used the herb for this purpose for centuries. One of the most widely-used herbs in Chinese traditional medicine, ginger…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition wherein the sweat glands overwork, leading to excessive sweating in areas such as the groin, armpits, hands and feet. The International Hyperhidrosis Society says that about 3 percent of the world’s population suffers from this…
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The heart is made up of four chambers, specifically two top chambers called the left and right atrium and two lower chambers called the left and right ventricles. The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body. Cardiac output…
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April 21, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Epimedium alpinum, commonly known as goat weed, is a predominantly Chinese flowering herb that can also be found in Europe and Asia. The many varieties of the Epimedium flowers are spider-like and appear mostly in the spring. As an herbal…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Acid reflux occurs when a muscle valve in the esophagus does not function properly and allows stomach acid to back up into the throat. Heartburn results to produce burning or painful sensations in the chest and throat. Frequent bouts…
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April 21, 2015 Weight Management
According to the Harvard Heart Letter, you can burn more than 400 calories, depending on how much you weigh, by using stationary exercise equipment at home. But purchasing a home treadmill or elliptical trainer can be prohibitively expensive. There are…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview A loss of water or oil on the surface of the skin causes dry, itchy skin. While dry skin can develop at any time, dry skin is more common in the winter when cold air outside and heated air…
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You might assume that the best weight loss exercises are the ones that burn the most calories, and to a certain extent that’s true. Burn 3,500 more calories than you’ve taken in, and you’ll lose a full pound of fat….
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Overview If you are planning to adopt a stepchild, you will find that stepparent adoptions are the easiest adoptions to carry out, with fewer legal procedures than other types of adoption. Your adopted stepchild will acquire the same rights to…
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Getting into credit card debt can be easy and happens quickly. Getting out of it is another story. The average household carries three and a half credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Across those cards, the…
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A woman’s stomach is the same anatomically as a man’s. No matter your gender, the best ab exercise is one that you will actually do. For this reason, stick to beginner ab exercises unless you are a long-time exerciser or…
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Traditional Chinese medicine today includes more than 3,200 herbs and 300 mineral and animal extracts used in over 400 different formulas, according to the American Cancer Society. As many as 30 states license practitioners of Asian medicine, and there are…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads, or open comedones, occur when the pores in the skin become plugged and dilated by a mixture of oil, dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria. When exposed to oxygen, these plugs darken, hence the name “blackheads.” Daily washing…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Excessive perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, can be an embarrassing, socially isolating and depressing problem. Finally recognized by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the Coalition of Skin Diseases (CSD) as a legitimate skin disease, education about and awareness of…
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April 21, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview If you are serious about playing soccer, then you’ll want to get serious about training. This means training specific types of muscular strength and cardiovascular energy systems, and training them during specific times of the year. To maximize your…
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Tension headaches are the most common form of headaches, and are typically caused by contracted muscles in the neck, jaw, scalp or shoulders, report doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Stress is usually the primary cause, but other…
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April 21, 2015 Weight Management
Overview About 66 percent of adults in the United States were classified as overweight or obese as of 2010, according to MedlinePlus. If you are overweight or obese, getting to a healthy weight is probably desirable. Losing weight requires lifestyle…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The human body is remarkably complex and adaptable. It possesses intricate and redundant systems to ensure continued function in the face of substantial challenges encountered through a seemingly countless array of disorders. In most cases, the body is capable of…
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April 21, 2015 Creakic Information
Overview With advances in knowledge of the human body and the role nutrients play in gaining muscle, new supplements of all shapes and sizes are hitting the market each and every day. Many of these products promise increased muscle gain,…
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Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood the heart pumps out of the left ventricle each minute. An adequate CO for a person depends on his body surface area which is calculated by his height and weight. For a…
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