With the rise in obesity among Americans, many teens are showing signs of weight-related problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to tackle obesity and resulting health problems, according to a…
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April 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines chronic diarrhea as diarrhea that persists for at least two weeks. There are many causes of diarrhea and various treatments for each cause. Most treatments include following a balanced diet. Consuming fresh whole…
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1. Use Shrugs to Build the Trapezius Muscles The trapezius muscles tilt the head forward and back. They also hold the head erect over the spine. The location of these two muscles are from the end of the shoulders across…
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April 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Ingesting raw or undercooked meats, such as beef or pork, can cause taeniasis–a tapeworm infection. Tapeworms can produce eggs (larvae) in the bodies of humans and animals, which can be transmitted to other people due to poor hygiene or close…
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Overview Hiccups occur when an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, which is the muscle between the abdomen and the chest, causes a sudden closure of the vocal cords. They are very common and affect most people at some point in…
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April 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Some females grow excessive amounts of course, dark hair in areas of the body more commonly thought of as hair patterns for males. This condition, referred to as hirsutism, causes hair to grow on the chest, back, inner thighs, shoulders…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Eating a well-balanced diet during pregnancy is important for the growing baby. Certain foods a woman eats while pregnant may cause harm to the fetus. Knowing which food items can create risks for the mother and for the unborn child…
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Urinary incontinence is a condition in which the bladder is unable to control urination. Sometimes incontinence can occur as a result of weakened bladder muscles. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that 20 million women and six million men…
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April 16, 2015 Weight Management
Christmas is often a time consumers forgo diets and healthy eating patterns to splurge and indulge in usually forbidden foods. However, food choices made over the holidays can affect the way you feel when you want to enjoy the time,…
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If you are trying to get pregnant, the food you eat will make a difference not only in your health and the health of your future child, but perhaps even whether you conceive. If you are having trouble conceiving, take…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Biotin, or vitamin H, is found in numerous food sources, including egg yolks, sardines, nuts, brewer’s yeast, legumes and whole grains. In fact, it’s such a part of most people’s diets that biotin deficiency is very rare in people who…
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Overview The word “reishi” refers to the reishi mushroom, scientifically named Ganoderma lucidum. Common Chinese names for the reishi mushroom are ling chih, and ling zhi. Its medicinal value has been touted for thousands of years in East Asia. Recent…
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Speed is defined as the amount of time to cover a distance. In sports, it is how fast a player can move, achieve high velocity, react or a combination of the three. To effectively train for speed, you must do…
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Abdominal fat can increase your risk for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. If you have excess weight in your stomach area and want to slim down and tone up, there are a number of slimming ab exercises…
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April 16, 2015 Weight Management
Before beginning any exercise regimen, consult a medical professional and consider utilizing the expertise of a certified personal fitness trainer. According to American College of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer Shelby Young, “You have to think about losing overall fat…
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April 16, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Women are overwhelmed with information regarding losing body fat and keeping it off, but a certain amount of body fat is normal and important to health. A healthy amount of body fat cannot be determined by the clothing size…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Vitamins should never be a substitute for healthy eating when you’re pregnant, but many doctors suggest women take prenatal vitamins to help them stay healthy during the pregnancy and help assure the health of their babies. As the Mayo Clinic…
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The resistance bands offers training benefits to both the novice exerciser and the advanced participant, alike. An exercise band offers increasing resistance throughout the range of motion, culminating in its highest degree at the end of the movement. This is…
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April 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Propecia, the brand name for the medication finasteride, treats hair loss in men. According to Drugs.com, a reliable online drug reference, Propecia can help with the regrowth of hair on the top of the head and surrounding hairline. RxList.com…
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If you are looking to improve your physical fitness and lose weight without lifting weights, there are many workouts available to help you meet your goals. Some exercises target fat burning, while others increase the number of calories you burn….
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Nausea is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is often referred to as morning sickness, but it can occur at any time of the day or night, and sometimes lasts the entire day. There are a number of natural cures…
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April 16, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. The Right Equipment Unlike canning fruits and vegetables, you must use a pressure cooker to can meat properly. Meat and poultry are very low acid foods, and only temperatures of 240 degrees F or greater are sufficient to destroy…
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Neck stretching exercises will keep your neck joints flexible throughout the day. Make certain to breathe properly while performing the exercises. Perform the exercises in a gentle manner, states the Mayo Clinic. Do not bounce your neck. Stop the exercises…
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Overview Exercise raises good cholesterol levels in people’s blood, according to studies published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” and several other medical publications and books written by renowned heart experts like Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Dean…
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Overview Arnica, a sunny, yellow daisy-like perennial native to the mountains of Europe and southern Russia, is used in many alternative medicinal treatments and homeopathic remedies. Arnica can be toxic, however, cautions integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil. Special care must…
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The best strength training exercises for women will tone and strengthen the most common problem areas: the abs, hips, legs and butt. Strength training exercises will help develop strong bones, control weight and reduce the risk of injury. Strength training…
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Fatigue is a feeling of reduced energy, lethargy and slowed cognitive functioning. There are many potential causes of fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep deprivation and viral infections such as the flu. In some cases, fatigue can be relieved by…
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Push ups are a classic body weight exercise, letting you work your chest anywhere–no extra equipment needed. If you’re getting bored with normal push ups, however, or find that you can do more than 12 at a time–good form, no…
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April 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a serious cardiovascular disease that can lead to gangrene, amputations, a heart attack or stroke, if not treated properly. The early symptoms of this condition can be very general and not attributed to…
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Overview If not treated, meningitis can be life threatening. Meningitis describes inflammation of the connective tissue covering the spinal cord and brain—the meninges. Bacteria or other infectious causes invade the meninges and release toxins into the bloodstream, causing irritation and…
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