Fenugreek is an herbal supplement used to help nursing mothers produce larger volumes of breast milk to feed their babies. This supplement can also be used to help treat high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and reduce swelling and inflammation. Unless…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Learn the Basics Dribbling in soccer is the technique of running with the ball. Instead of shooting the ball or passing it to one of your teammates, when you dribble you keep it as close to your feet as…
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Overview The vagina, also called the birth canal, is a three- to four-inch tube that goes from the cervix to the vulva, the external female genitals. It is lined with layers of cells, and when cancer forms in these layers,…
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The renal system serves as the filtration unit of the body, removing all waste and by-products that can otherwise be toxic to the body. The kidneys regulate electrolyte balance and maintain blood pressure. They produce erythropoietin, a substance that assists…
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Back muscle spasms are the most common injury among athletes and other active people, reports SportsInjuryBulletin.com. Usually appearing in the lower back, muscle spasms can be irregular, uncomfortable contractions or frequent debilitating spastic pains. They typically occur because of injury…
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The drug clozapine is marketed in the United States with several brand names, including FazaClo. The Mayo Clinic states that this medication typically is prescribed for people who suffer from schizophrenia if other medications have not been effective. Because of…
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The chest and abdomen compose a large amount of your upper body, and excess fat is hard to ignore when it appears in those areas. To help reduce this fat, you can do muscle-building exercises in conjunction with fat-burning exercises….
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Playgrounds and gymnasiums beckon players of all ages with the squeaking of shoes and the cheers of victory. Since its inception, basketball has become a great form of exercise, forum for competition, and even a career goal for players of…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The University of Michigan Health System notes that chickweed is an herb that “has little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit.” Consuming chickweed tea does have a history of traditional medicinal use, however. Available in most supermarkets and local drug…
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For some women, period pain is just a part of their regular monthly routine. Approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of women have severe menstrual cramps that interfere with their normal activities. However, according to the University of Maryland Medical…
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The upper tummy contains the upper part of the rectus abdominis muscle which starts right below your chest. To flatten this area of your body, you need to do upper ab exercises while simultaneously burning fat. If you just do…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The esophagus, or food pipe, is a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the normal tissue lining the esophagus changes to a tissue that resembles the lining of the…
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Bags underneath the eyes are not usually a serious medical condition and do not require a doctor’s care, states the Mayo Clinic. Bags under the eyes, however, may make your entire face look tired and puffy. To reduce puffiness underneath…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview 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 about 3 percent of all adults in the…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Soccer and baseball are both played on grass or grass-like surfaces, but baseball players must also move on dirt. Depending on a player’s position, he might play an entire game in the dirt portion of the field. As such,…
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April 20, 2015 Weight Management
With two out of three adults in the United States overweight or obese, according to Harvard Medical School, weight loss is on the minds of millions of Americans. But if getting on a diet or on the treadmill just won’t…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
1. Motor Tics: Uncontrollable Movements Sudden movements, which may be repetitive or difficult to control, are called “motor tics”. These can involve many different groups of muscles or may affect just one muscle. Tics are often sudden repetitive types of…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Itchy skin, also called pruritis, results from skin irritation that creates the urge to scratch, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Merck Manual states that while scratching temporarily subsides the itch, it then leads to more itching by further aggravating…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Abilify is the brand name of the generic drug aripiprazole. It is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. During the past 10 years, Abilify has also been used as an “add-on” medication to treat…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Saunas are common in gyms and fitness centers, and have definite physical and mental effects on their users. They can help with both body and mind relaxation. They may also have some minor effects on specific conditions, helping to ease…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Approximately 24 million men and 21 million women smoke, according to American Heart Association (AHA). These people face a greater risk of stroke or heart attack than non-smokers, among a multitude of other diseases. Knowing the possible health risks may…
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Pain during a bowel movement with blood in the toilet or on the tissue paper is an unpleasant experience. Many things can cause bleeding from the rectum including fissures, hemorrhoids or something more serious like cancer. It is important to…
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Qigong is an age-old system of Eastern healing that promotes internal balance by manipulating energy fields within the body. The five element discipline is a sub-category of gigong which centers on the idea that human beings are inseparable from nature….
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Osteoporosis occurs more in women than men, due to hormonal decline in later years. Bones become weak, brittle and more prone to breaks or fractures, even with simple tasks not usually associated with broken bones. Many of the medications for…
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Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs most often in the mouths of infants 2 months old and younger. Thrush may be accompanied by a diaper rash, also associated with yeast. In some babies, thrush can cause difficulty feeding due…
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April 20, 2015 Information on Rock-Climbing Shoes
Overview Rock-climbing shoes began showing up in outdoor specialty stores in the late 1970s. As climbers continued to push the limits of the sport, it was discovered that thin-soled, soft rubber shoes help them break trail on their way up…
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April 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
You’ll find all parts of the banaba plant used in traditional medicine. Banaba tea, however, is an extract made from the plant’s leaves. The tropical plant has dark green, leathery leaves that are oblong. In the fall, leaves turn to…
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April 20, 2015 Weight Management
Anything above the waistline is considered your upper body. This includes your chest, shoulders, back, arms and stomach. When you have fat in any one of these locations, performing key exercises can help build muscle, increase definition and melt away…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview The purpose of a golf scorecard is to keep track of your score. However, there is much more to a golf scorecard than simply a row of boxes in which to write numbers. A golf scorecard contains a significant…
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For women training to be boxers, or those already competing in the sport, strength training should be focused for the female body-type rather than following a strength-training routine for male boxers. In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human…
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