Essential oils are sometimes called the soul of a plant. The highly-concentrated plant extracts are used in aromatherapy, homeopathy, perfumes and cosmetics. The list of commonly used essential oils is long, but some consistently appear on top-selling lists. They can…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Smoking and drinking often go together, even for people who drink responsibly but may have smoked in the past once in a while. Potential health problems surface when people drink and smoke regularly. Smoking and drinking can become addictions….
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Having itchy, irritated skin can make it difficult to concentrate on anything else. Itching skin may be the result of a rash, such as poison ivy; an illness, such as chickenpox; dry skin; a sunburn; or insect bites. If it’s…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Basketball games can be great fun for kids and don’t require a lot of special equipment. All it takes is a basketball and a hoop, which can be found in many parks, recreation centers and driveways. There are school and…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne occurs due to an overproduction of oil, or sebum, on the skin, or a collection of dead skin cells or bacteria on the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. Mild and moderate acne may be treatable using over-the-counter acne…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Thin skin is a common problem that can affect older people. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, when you age, the subcutaneous fat layer thins and increases your chance of injury. Thin skin also can hamper your…
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The bull thistle originated in Europe, but sometime during the 1800s, it made its way to North America and spread quickly across the continent. And while it’s widely considered a weed due to its intrusive nature and minimal everyday uses,…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Urinary tract infections are extremely common bacterial infections that often cause symptoms of pain with urination; urinary frequency, which is the sensation that one has to empty the bladder, but very little comes out; urgency, or the feeling that one…
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Overview Flattening your stomach and getting that ripped six-pack look around your midsection doesn’t happen by doing hundreds of crunches per day. That’s a common misconception of beginners. In fact, it takes a healthy diet and a full-body exercise regimen…
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Conscious breathing exercises are a helpful way to slow down, take a step away from your busy life and reduce your stress levels, according to Andrew Weil, M.D., a renowned integrative medicine specialist. Conscious breathing exercises make you aware of…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
As the largest and most exposed organ of the body, the skin is vulnerable to many diseases. Infections, inflammatory conditions, and malfunctions of the skin are common. Some skin diseases are transient, while others may persist throughout life. Dermatologists–doctors specially…
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview You hear constantly that you should eat plenty of veggies for optimal health. They are, after all, full of vitamins and minerals. But eating them may not be enough. The nutrients are capable of leaching out before they ever…
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
To get the potential health benefits of Taraxacum officinale, more commonly known as dandelion, create a tasty chai tea beverage with the roasted roots. Grind dry roasted roots in a coffee grinder and combine with your favorite spices and herbs,…
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April 20, 2015 Deep Breathing Exercise for Anxiety
Overview Anxiety is a mental state that can cause emotional turmoil and physical symptoms like a pounding heart, sweating, muscle tension and headaches tremors, according to the Help Guide mental health website. It also can affect respiration. There are many…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tissue swells when it is damaged or injured. Swelling is part of the healing process. An allergic reaction to an insect bite, food or medication alerts the immune system that a dangerous invader is attacking. Swelling is the body’s way…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fishing cannot be done without a fishing line to connect the bait or lure to the rod. But as simple a function as the line serves, several factors should determine what types of line you use. Lines vary in visibility…
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April 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Using the traditional sit-up exercise to build your abdominal muscles for that ripped six pack look is easier said than done. While sit-ups definitely can help you reach your goal of having ripped abs, it also takes a healthy…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
An ergometer, better known as a rowing machine, is a piece of exercise equipment designed to mimic the motion of manually rowing a boat with two oars. Rowing machines are popular in homes and gyms throughout the world due to…
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Overview High testosterone levels are believed to contribute to prostate cancer in men, according to Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D. Lowering these levels prevents the hormone from binding itself to the blood cells and being transported to the cancer site, causing…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Massage therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques designed to target anything from sports-related injuries to back pain and general anxiety. While various massage modalities focus on specific treatments, most all massage provides some level of stress relief. Doctors at…
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When looking for ways to lose weight and gain muscle mass, there are many tips you can utilize to help achieve your goals. The key to success is having a basic understanding of nutritional information and exercise physiology. By putting…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Hirsutism is the name of the condition that causes women to grow excess facial hair. In addition to hair on the face, women with hirsutism also grow excess hair on the chest, abdomen and back. The condition is genetic…
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A 2010 survey published in the “European Journal of Public Health” indicated that the use of alternative medicine is increasing. These treatments focus on natural ways of solving physiological and psychological problems. According to a 2010 report in the “Journal…
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Fat on the hips, or “saddlebags,” is a common fitness problem for women. According to Jorge Cruise, best-selling fitness author and writer at Prevention.com, body fat is commonly stored on the hips because of genetics and hormones in women. However,…
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Overview When people have red, irritated eyes, they often take over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops for instant relief. While the drops can make your eyes look and feel better, frequent use over a long period of time may aggravate the problems….
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Overview Massage therapy has many benefits, including stress relief and pain reduction. According Brenda Griffith of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), research indicates that massage can be successfully integrated into most pain management programs. According to the National Institutes…
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April 20, 2015 What Are the Treatments for Compulsive Overeating Disorder?
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, compulsive overeating disorder—more commonly called binge eating disorder—is the most common of all eating disorders. It affects more than 3 percent of Americans. People with compulsive eating disorder…
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Overview The Almighty Cleanse is a two-part system intended to help eliminate toxins from the digestive system. The manufacturer claims that using the product can help regulate the bowels. The product is available for purchase at nutritional supply stores or…
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The flu is a common type of infectious virus that can affect people of any age. Babies, young children and elderly adults are at the highest risk of experiencing severe complications from the flu due to poorly developed or compromised…
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Eye fatigue, or eyestrain, is a condition in which tiredness affects the eyes because a person has concentrated her vision for a long period of time. This occurs, for example, when working at a computer for a long time, driving…
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