April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Lip conditions can prevent infants from eating regularly or thoroughly, attempting to communicate or simply being able to relax. Consider the onset and duration of infant lip conditions to determine specific lifestyle causes and obtain guidance, as needed. Fortunately,…
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Blackberries are an abundant and widespread, vine-growing fruit in North America. Prized for the sweet and tart berries, blackberries also have properties that make them useful for medicinal purposes. Blackberries contain gallic acid and tannin in every part of the…
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Exercise is essential for people with disabilities in order to keep the able parts of the body in tip-top condition. While disabilities can make it difficult to exercise, accommodations can usually be made to make sure that the muscles are…
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April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A golf slice is a shot in which the ball curves in a shape similar to a banana. For example, a right-handed golfer will hit the ball to the left, and it will “slice” a significant amount to the right,…
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Overview Doing a hundred crunches every day won’t flatten your stomach unless you also make a number of other changes. Crunches are designed to strengthen and tone the midsection, but if you are overweight or bloated, you won’t be able…
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April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If you have an ingrown toenail, known medically as eonychocryptosis, chances are it won’t let you forget it’s there. That’s because ingrown toenails may be tender and painful. They may also cause swelling and redness. An ingrown toenail occurs when…
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It can be hard to get the kids away from the TV and video games and get them physically active, but it is important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get at least 60 minutes of…
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April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bronchospasms due to activity can occur with or without asthma. Your risk of experiencing this condition is higher if you have asthma, but an assumption of asthma based on this occurrence is incorrect. There are a number of triggers…
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April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Building a balanced diet of nutritious foods is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. The best foods for your body will help it function at its most effective level, and will help you…
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1. Think About the Bathroom Depending on the person you’re installing safety devices in a home to prevent injuries for, you may have to install bars around the toilet, shower and bathtub. Get these bars professionally installed since they may…
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April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The acai berry is a fruit that grows in bunches similar to grapes and is harvested from palm trees in the Amazon rainforest. Although the Mayo Clinic says that research into the health benefits of the fruit is limited, they…
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April 17, 2015 Weight Management
From an emotional perspective, belly fat can cause feelings of self-consciousness and embarrassment. From a physical standpoint, belly fat can lead to the development of internal fat called visceral fat that surrounds your organs. According to Reader’s Digest, belly fat…
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Essential oils have been used in aromatherapy for centuries to create specific moods or treat certain ailments. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing art that utilizes essential oils in oil diffusers, incense, perfumes, massage oil and the bath to promote well-being…
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April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
More than 18 million Americans are diagnosed with allergies and hay fever a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system doesn’t recognize a particular substance such as pollen,…
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April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Your nose is responsible for cleaning, humidifying and warming inhaled air before it reaches your lungs. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, a dry nose is unable to perform its essential functions, putting your lungs and overall health at…
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April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Though HIV is an incurable disease, several medications slow its progression. Many of these medications work by preventing the HIV virus from producing more copies of itself. Several classes of HIV antiretroviral medications have been approved by the Food and…
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Free weights can be a versatile, low-cost way to build and tone muscle, according to the Mayo Clinic. Free weights allow a more broad range of motion and activity than weight machines, which restrict your motion. Finding exercises with free…
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Stress is present in everyone’s life, but the root of stress and anxiety can be different for everyone. The workplace, home life and financial burdens are some of the most common routes through which stress can affect a person. In…
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April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most babies begin teething at 4 to 7 months of age, according to BabyCenter.com. Teething can cause symptoms that resemble those of the common cold. Many experts disagree as to whether teething is responsible for certain symptoms, or if those…
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April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Racquetball is both a competitive sport and a recreational activity played in an enclosed area. It demands speed, quickness and athletic ability from its players, but it is also a game of strategy and mental preparation. Skilled players can…
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Lemon balm–contrary to its name–has no relationship with the lemon fruit grown on lemon trees. It is actually an herb belonging to the mint family which produces flowering heads that have a lemon smell when crushed. Lemon balm has been…
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Exercise with a physio ball, and you’ll reap the rewards. Physio balls, by nature, are unstable surfaces; performing exercises on a physio ball requires that you engage more muscle groups to maintain your balance. Most people are familiar with using…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Individuals looking for an alternative medicine solution to boost immune system effectiveness and overall good health have trusted barley green for years. Discovered for its healing properties by Yoshihide Hagiwara, MD of Japan’s Kumamoto University, barley green is most commonly…
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April 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The skin is the largest organ of the body. And since the skin is porous, irritants can get through and cause inflammation and irritation. This is one indication a skin detox may be in order. There are several ways to…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral that is intricately involved in maintaining the normal functions of the human body. This compound is available as a dietary supplement and has been shown to alleviate symptoms of a variety of medical conditions,…
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Epsom salt is a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. According to SaltWorks, it is named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, and can be used to ease stress and relax the body,…
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1. Put it on Your Calendar Spend quality time with elderly family members on a regular basis. In fact, make a recurring date on your calendar to take your great uncle out to lunch. Although you can’t confuse quantity with…
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When used properly, medicinal herbs are sometimes safer than their pharmaceutical counterparts. Low doses of most medicinal herbs are associated with relatively few side effects or drug interactions. However, individuals with liver disease should approach medicinal herbs with extreme caution…
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A partial seizure is an epileptic condition in which the normal electrical signaling within one specific part of the brain becomes disturbed. There are two different types of partial seizures: simple and complex. Patients who experience complex partial seizures do…
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The leg press is one of the first machines beginning exercisers learn how to use. All leg presses have a seat with a backrest–sometimes adjustable–and a mobile platform. You either select a weight from the weight stack or load the…
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