April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by dysfunctional thought, speech, movement and perception of reality. A person with schizophrenia may have hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, odd body movements or flat affect. This disorder takes a significant emotional toll on…
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Gym balls are training tools made out of durable rubber material. They get inflated to diameters of 55 to 85 cm, and can be used in a number of applications. When it comes to training the abs, multiple exercises can…
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dandruff, or its medical term seborrheic dermatitis is the flaking of the skin on the scalp in response to inflammation. The source of the inflammation can be allergies to cosmetic products, stress, overproduction of oil from the scalp’s glands, or…
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
One common sign of aging is the appearance of puffy bags beneath the eyes. As you naturally age, the skin production of proteins (called collagen) and elastin slows. This reduction in proteins can result in sagging skin. At the same…
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You don’t see fancy fad exercises for building the pectorals or lats, but there are plenty of gizmos for toning the abs. It seems like every week there’s a new advertisement for a strange device that will flatten your stomach…
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The benefits of strength training are numerous and well known. For women in particular, strength training can bring about important physical and psychological benefits. If you are a woman who is not currently engaging in a strength training program, there…
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“Pecs” is a common abbreviation for the major muscles of your chest—the pectoralis major and minor. Men often want to build their pecs for a muscular appearance. According to the website “Get Body Smart,” however, these muscles also have many…
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview To maximize the therapeutic benefits, a stretching routine can be incorporated as a part of a massage therapy session. This is often done in the course of sports massage, rehabilitative massage and other types that focus primarily on restoring…
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There are times when we have trouble sleeping, but many individuals don’t want to rely on prescription sleep aids, fearing addiction. A variety of natural herbs have been used for centuries to help promote sleep and relaxation, many of which…
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April 15, 2015 Weight Management
Boxing requires you to fight within a weight category. If you turn up to the weigh-in and fail to make weight, you may not be allowed to fight. Ideally you should make weight a few days prior to your fight…
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Hand weights, or dumbbells, provide you with a versatile workout option. They can be used almost anywhere and can be easy to travel with. Hand weights also help you achieve your workout goals by providing the overload necessary to build…
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Disposable diapers seem to be a necessity in today’s lifestyle of convenience and temporary items. Though they are commonly used, synthetic, single-use diapers often contain chemicals linked to long-term health conditions. A study published in the “Archives of Environmental Health”…
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
A sauna provides a dry-heat bath that causes a person to sweat. A residential sauna can come prefabricated, be custom built or be modular, meaning it comes in pre-made panels that are assembled. A sauna often produces about 180F of…
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April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Aqua therapy exercises, otherwise known as water therapy, provide a way to get low-impact exercise that does not cause stress on your body or joints, says the Foot Care Central website. The water’s natural resistance and buoyancy can assist you…
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April 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Two types of cell division exist: meiosis, the division of sex cells that reduces the number of chromosomes (genetic material) by half, and mitosis, which is the type that most people refer to when speaking of cell division. Mitosis, the…
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April 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Aqua therapy, also known as hydro or water therapy, is the preferred mode of treatment by many medical care professionals for many reasons. Your muscles are more relaxed, making therapy easier. Water provides a gentler environment to receive therapy, states…
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April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease is an infectious disease found mostly in the United States and Europe. It is caused by a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi that is found in certain types of ticks, such as the deer tick. After a person…
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Natural artery cleaning remedies are under your control. You will lower your harmful cholesterol level by making what the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute calls “Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes” or TLC. The American Heart Association labels is as a heart-healthy…
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Adequate strength in the butt muscles is necessary to successfully perform many athletic movements and daily living activities. The butt consists of three different muscles: the gluteus maximum, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. They work to extend our hips, commonly…
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April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Metacam is an animal version of the drug Meloxicam. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This drug is used to relieve pain in animals due to inflammation, arthritis, swelling and joint issues. Although the medicine is known to adequately…
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Overview The thyroid gland is often termed your body’s “thermostat” and has a natural set point. It is in the lower front of the neck and is butterfly shaped. Its role is to make hormones, primarily thyroxine. Like natural gas…
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1. Patching Up the Problem Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is an eye disorder wherein one eye gets weaker than the other, resulting in blurred vision and weakened eye muscles and can, in extreme cases, lead to more difficult eye problems….
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Waxing is an effective hair removal method for nearly any part of the body, including the legs, face, pubic region and underarms. Unlike shaving, waxing removes the hair by the root, which means new hair will not grow in for…
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If used correctly, herbal remedies can be a safe way to boost energy levels and increase stamina. They are available at drug stores, mass market retailers and vitamin shops, and are usually inexpensive. Those with medical conditions, especially heart problems,…
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Overview The use of essential oils to treat illnesses of the mind and body dates back almost 5,000 years. In her book “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox describes the use of certain essential oils by the Ancient Egyptians and…
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Your spine is made up of five vertebral sections: your cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine plus your sacrum and coccyx. Your lumbar vertebrae make up your lower back and are, according to Mel Cash in his book “Sport & Remedial…
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April 15, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The elliptical machine is a great cardiovascular machine to use when trying to lose weight. Because your feet never lift off the pedals, any pounding on the knees is eliminated, reducing the chance of joint pain. Having the handles…
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April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Your baby may have come into this world with a full head of hair, while another infant may be nearly bald. Newborn hair, or the lack thereof, matters very little because it will more than likely fall out and…
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According to the Brown University Division of Biology and Medicine, the liver detoxifies the blood and removes waste products; manufactures proteins necessary for blood clotting; stores carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins; produces bile necessary for digestion; and helps the immune system…
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April 15, 2015 Foods That Contain Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene, a type of fat-soluble carotenoid phytonutrient, is also known as “provitamin A” because the body converts it into vitamin A. Beta-carotene is the source of orange and yellow coloration in fruits and vegetables, and is also found in green…
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