The milk thistle plant, named for the milky veins that adorn its leaves, has been cultivated for over 2000 years for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Herbal remedies made from milk thistle and its active ingredient, silymarin, are available for…
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Overview There is a long-held myth that stress causes gray hair and that extreme anxiety can cause it to change color overnight. Coco Ballantyne, a writer for “Scientific American” magazine, cites the story of Marie Antoinette, the French ruler who…
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April 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Head lice are common in children, who tend to congregate in close quarters and who may share combs, brushes and hats. Lice live in the hair and lay their eggs, called nits, along the hair shaft close to the scalp….
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The best golf club grips are not necessarily the most expensive or carry the highest prestige by brand name–they are the grips you feel the most comfortable with when swinging your clubs. If you are less than satisfied with your…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Buying equipment for it, specifically a soccer goal, can be expensive. Building your own soccer goal with PVC pipe can help save you hundreds of dollars, and it can…
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Overview Diabetes insipidus is not related to other types of diabetes, which are disorders of blood sugar and insulin regulation in the body. Instead, diabetes insipidus is characterized by a brain deficiency or disorder that causes afflicted individuals to become…
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Overview As any person knows, saving money is extremely important in being successful financially. When starting a business, it is even more important to save money. If you happened to take out a loan in order to jump-start your business,…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty paying attention, exhibit impulsive behaviors and/or exhibit hyperactivity. The specific cause of ADHD has not been determined, though genetic, environmental and dietary factors are thought to play a role. Though…
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April 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Playing games using a basketball hoop are fun and a good source of exercise. A variety of games can be played individually or with team competition. Games differ in the number of players, the level of physical exertion and in…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Scars result from the wound-healing process. As the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) explains, more youthful skin tends to heal aggressively, yielding larger, more pronounced scarring. As a result, older scars often are a greater cosmetic concern than newer…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Chemotherapy is an intense treatment for cancer, which kills both cancer cells and healthy cells. This is why people who undergo chemotherapy lose their hair, for example. People with cancer already have an immune system under stress. While chemotherapy is…
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April 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Warts are skin growths caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. The growths are noncancerous and typically do not cause any serious symptoms. Typically medical treatment is not necessary for warts. However, if the wart becomes bothersome or…
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Estrace (estradiol) is a prescription vaginal cream used to alleviate symptoms of vaginal dryness or irritation in menopausal women. This medication is administered into the vagina with an applicator and should be used only as prescribed by a doctor. Estrace…
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Tapeworms live as parasites in the gastrointestinal tract. Some organisms primarily infect humans, while others normally infect animals but can also cause disease in humans. They are found worldwide and, although most cause only mild disease, some infections can have…
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Multi-infarct dementia, a type of vascular dementia, is the second most common cause of dementia, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), It affects people between the ages of 55 and 75. Caused by strokes, multi-infarct dementia affects multiple…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the membrane between the joints becomes inflamed. Enzymes produced by the inflammation digest tissue adjacent to the joints, and the eventual formation of scar tissue twists and disfigures the joints. Expensive prescription drugs carry many side…
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An epidural is a procedure that involves the injection of an anesthetic just outside the fluid-filled space that surrounds the spinal cord, as explained by the National Institutes of Health. This is called the epidural space. Once the injection has…
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Otitis, or an ear infection, can affect adults and children. Though commonly a childhood and infant illness, it rarely becomes serious but it can cause moderate pain. Treatment can sometimes consist of an antibiotic, but eardrops or oral medicines prove…
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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate is a medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever and seasonal allergies. This allergy treatment is part of a class of drugs called antihistamines and works by blocking the action of histamine, an…
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April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Bentonite is a product made of oil, often used to waterproof parts of an engine. The grease is extremely difficult to remove and does not mix with water at all. Bentonite holds its own in wet, hot or cold…
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Massage therapy offers a great deal to people who suffer with painful muscular conditions. It also offers relief to some migraine sufferers who have muscle tightness at the root of their painful headaches. Massage offers a natural, long-term way to…
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Exercises for your lower back can help strengthen and stretch muscles and ligaments to better support the spine. This helps to decrease back pain and prevents injuries. According to the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), a…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Eating on the run, not drinking enough water or consuming mainly processed fast foods that lack fiber can mean an unpleasant, common problem: Constipation. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about four million Americans have constipation every year…
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Halitosis, commonly referred to as bad breath, can be an embarrassing problem. Halitosis is most often caused by bacteria residing within your mouth. Bad breath typically can be treated at home, but chronic halitosis could be the sign of a…
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The stability ball is an effective tool to incorporate the core into training. The ball acts on a act-and-react principle in which the instability of the ball results in the muscles contracting to try to create stability. This process increases…
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Congratulations you’re a new mom! If you’ve had a cesarean, your recovery may take some time. A C-section is a major procedure that requires a complete incision in the lower abdomen. Gillian Fletcher MCSP, an obstetric physiotherapist in the U.K.,…
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April 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Turmeric has played a leading role in herbal medicine for more than 4,000 years. A staple of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, turmeric is championed for its natural anti-inflammatory properties, as a potential…
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Poor posture and holding stress in the shoulders can lead to tension in the neck, headaches, pinched nerves and shoulder pain. Yoga helps to release neck tension by bringing awareness to posture, strengthening abdominal muscles to improve body alignment, and…
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Epilepsy is a type of brain disorder characterized by sporadic episodes of abnormal signaling within the brain. When this occurs, patients can experience involuntary muscle contractions and movements referred to as seizures. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke…
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Overview If you are plagued with gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, or experience unexplained bad breath, fatigue or extra weight around your midsection, you may have a blocked colon, according to DrNatura, the company that sells the Colonix Advanced Internal…
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