Joining a support group or attending group therapy can help clients cope with depression. It’s important that people who suffer from depression continue to cultivate relationships, because many teens and adults with this disorder tend to isolate themselves, making the…
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Elderberry, or elder, has traditional uses as a topical solution for wound treatment and as an internal remedy for respiratory illness and other disorders. Chemicals in the berries and flowers of these small trees may decrease swelling in mucous membranes,…
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Overview The practice of meditation channels your energy and focuses attention on your breath, increasing your awareness and inducing a state of calmness. Meditation is an integral part of a yoga practice, including the kundalini style of yoga. This style…
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Golf is a difficult sport to master, but improving muscular strength and endurance is beneficial for avoiding repetitive movement injuries. Strength-training workouts for back, shoulder, arms, legs, and abs can condition the muscles used as you play golf. Workouts can…
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According to the National Library of Medicine, an ear infection is inflammation of the middle ear, which is located just behind the ear drum. Ear infections are the most common reason children are taken to a pediatrician, according to DrGreene.com….
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Tai chi combines focused movement, meditation and deep breathing with the goal of improving physical and mental well-being. Tai chi originated in China as a defensive martial art, but many of its forms now emphasize health improvement. The National Center…
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Overview Blood consists of different types of cells with different functions. When activated, the blood cells known as thrombocytes, or platelets, stop internal bleeding by clumping together to plug leaks in blood vessels. Platelets are continuously produced, as they live…
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Sassafras, also known botanically as Sassafras albidum, is a member of the Lauraceae family and is native to both Asia and North America. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 60 ft. in height and its bark…
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May 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Mustard oil is extracted from the seeds of mustard plants, usually black mustard and white mustard. Mustard is in the cruciferous family of plants, along with broccoli and cauliflower. It is originally from the Mediterranean regions, but it grows easily…
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Your shoulders and back consist of numerous muscles and connective tissues that facilitate various movements of your arms and torso. Stretching these structures can help increase or maintain the range of motion of your joints. This will help them function…
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Overview Try simple foot reflexology techniques at home or make an appointment with a certified reflexologist to reap the benefits of this alternative treatment. For instance, you can rub the inside edges of your feet along the bone with your…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis refers to a large group of chronic illnesses that cause painful inflammation in and around the joints. Treatment for arthritis aims to prevent or reduce pain and swelling, and often includes physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, braces for affected joints…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
An aching back is an unfortunate side effect of many pregnancies. Between the shifting center of gravity caused by an expanding midsection, a shift in hormones that causes looser joints and additional weight, a pregnant woman’s back works extra hard…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview An Achilles tendon tear is a painful condition in which the tendon connecting the calf to the heel ruptures. People who rupture this tendon may encounter difficulty walking, running and jumping. Types According to Drugs.com, an Achilles tendon tear…
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Cushing’s disease is a form of Cushing’s syndrome, a condition characterized by sustained high cortisol levels. Cushing’s disease is caused by a brain tumor called a pituitary adenoma, a hormone-producing tumor that promotes high cortisol levels. Patients with Cushing’s disease…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Tying the right type of fishing knot properly can mean the difference between landing a fish or watching it swim away, often with your favorite lure still hooked in its lip. Several tools can help tie a knot that can…
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Ear infections are considered the most common childhood problem, as most children experience at least one ear infection before they turn two years old, according to Kidshealth.org. An ear infection occurs when bacteria, germs or a virus gets into the…
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There are several types of exercise balls used by fitness enthusiasts, athletes and therapists to improve performance and restore functional capacity. Heavy medicine balls are used for muscular power training, while the 1-lb. to 3-lb. medicine balls are used for…
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Divorce is a major loss in your life, even if you initiated the split. It may have been the best choice due to incompatibility or abuse, but it is still hurtful. You lose the companionship of another person and your…
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Overview Like many natural fat burners that get a boost from celebrity endorsements, green tea has taken this path. Mentioned by Dr. Mehmet Oz as an “anti-ager” on a March 2008 airing of Oprah Winfrey’s TV talk show, green tea…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
While chicken pox is more common in children, adults can get it too. It is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster and it is easily transmitted from person to person. In healthy individuals, chicken pox is usually not serious. However,…
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May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Preparing to play a racquetball match means making the best use of your practice time. Racquetball requires a player to be in top condition since the game requires constant movement, stops and starts and quick execution of shots. Shuttle runs…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs called the pleura, according to Allaboutmalignantmesothelioma.com. Despite its location, it is not a kind of lung cancer, because it originates in the membranes, not the…
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May 17, 2015 Weight Management
“The Abs Diet” is a book by David Zinczenko with a sensible long-term approach to staying lean and developing your abs. The exhaustive list of 50-some abdominal exercises offers variety to keep your abs training fresh. You do the workout…
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A wide variety of messages in the media are encouraging us to reduce our carbon footprints. Solar power is one of the leading alternatives to fossil fuels because it is a renewable resource to which we have unlimited access. Unlike…
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While exercise benefits everyone, men and women often want different results from their workouts. Men tend to want broader shoulders or bigger arms or a bigger chest, whereas women typically want slender arms, a toned midsection, a firm butt and…
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Each of the essential 13 vitamins serves a specific function in the body, and some are more important than others in strength training. Maintaining proper blood and nutrient flow to bones and muscles is vital for adequate stimulation and growth…
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Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition typically characterized by pain and range-of-motion loss to the shoulder joint. The shoulder’s joint capsule becomes inflamed and thickened, and a person often can’t lift her arm over her head, or internally…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
In a random telephone study performed by Stanford University School of Medicine, 2,513 adults were surveyed for signs of compulsive Internet use. More than 13 percent found it hard to stay away from the Internet for days at a time,…
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Your shoulder muscles–the anterior, medial and posterior deltoids–cap your shoulder joint much like football shoulder pads and are important for the health, appearance and function of your shoulder joint. To avoid muscle imbalances that could lead to chronic shoulder problems,…
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