Exercising in the water can be a fun and effective way to tone and build your abdominal muscles. The resistance created by the water, combined with the range of motion provided by swimming, allows you to train your abs in…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The mangosteen is a fruit found in tropical countries throughout Asia. The fruit has three major parts: the mangosteen pericarp, or the deep reddish purple rind; the pulp, or tangy, edible flesh; and the seeds, found within the white pulp….
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Overview Different types of exercise provide your body with different benefits. To develop all-round fitness and health, you should combine both aerobic and resistance training into your weekly routine. You can do this in a couple of ways: either perform…
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Back in the days of buckskin and buckboard wagons, colloidal silver was taken orally to treat medical conditions and infections such as epilepsy, gonorrhea and the common cold, according to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. It remained in use until the…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Caring for your skin includes skin-problem prevention, as well as treatment of afflictions and conditions after they occur. In addition to the natural processes of aging, your skin must face the affects of sun, wind, cold, dry air and…
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Heart failure is a chronic progressive condition where the heart is no longer able to keep up with the demands of pumping adequate amounts of blood. As a result, the heart is unable to maintain vital supplies of oxygen and…
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April 14, 2015 Exercises to Narrow My Waist
With most parts of the body, the more you work it, the larger it gets. But that’s because the muscle is situated over bone. With the torso, although the abdominal muscles get larger when exercised, they reduce the overall size…
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Overview Hippocrates promoted liver cleansing as an effective way to improve health. Basic detox methods remain relatively unchanged to this day, and many practitioners support the cleanses as a natural way to improve digestive health, energy and an array of…
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Overview Holistic medicine is a life practice involving the prevention and treatment of physical and mental conditions through the use of natural techniques. Three specific concepts of holistic medicine are: treating the whole person, both mind and body, by practicing…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Having made an appearance on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” the acai berry is now famous. Available in health food stores and on the Internet, you can purchase acai juice, pulp, extract and capsules. The fresh berries are too perishable…
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April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Adolescence is a time of many changes and, for many teens, emotional turmoil. Because of this, it can be challenging to differentiate between depression and normal teenage moodiness. Recognizing the symptoms of teen depression is critical, however, since undiagnosed depression…
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April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the intestinal tract and an array of related symptoms, such as diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain and bloating. A nutritious diet, based on natural foods, may help prevent or treat symptoms of the illness. Keep…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Because green tea is made from unfermented leaves, it contains higher concentrations of antioxidants which fight inflammation and damage in the body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In addition to the refreshing taste, green tea also offers…
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Overview Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be used to treat mild cases of inflammation and pain. It is available over-the-counter and in prescription form. Like all NSAIDs, naproxen interferes with some of the chemical signals necessary…
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If you’ve been having trouble sleeping because your mind is racing with worries, some foods, particularly herbs, can help reduce your stress to a more manageable level so you can get to sleep more easily and handle stressful situations throughout…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Once summer rolls around and a man knows that he’ll likely be seen in public without a shirt, he may want to consider his options for back hair removal. There are several temporary and permanent methods that remove hair…
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Overview Neck strain is a common problem for beginning and experienced exercisers who perform abdominal exercises using improper techniques. To perform them correctly so as to avoid injury, you need to properly place your fingers and do fewer, more intense…
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Overview According to the National Library of Medicine, about five million people living in the United States have congestive heart failure, and about 300,000 people die from it yearly. Although congestive heart failure is a serious condition, dietary modifications are…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Chinese literature touts the benefits of massage therapy dating back to 3000 B.C. Once thought to only bring stress relief and relaxation, it is now scientifically proven to benefit overall health and specific health conditions. Not all states require massage…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Head lice are small parasites that can spread easily among youngsters who are exposed to an infected child, explains Barb Ogg of the University of Nebraska. Infestations must be dealt with quickly to keep the lice from spreading to the…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Just living takes a toll on your hair’s natural moisture. Most people know that they need to use extra conditioner to protect their hair during extreme weather and be careful not to go overboard with heat and products during…
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Using rubber exercise bands or tubes is a way to strengthen and tone the muscles of the body. Bands challenge the muscles by providing resistance throughout the full movement of an exercise. Whether you are in the gym, at home…
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Abdominal exercises are commonly done from a lying or hanging position. If you want to add some creativity into your workouts, there are a number of ab exercises you can do from a standing position. To perform these, you need…
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Overview Widely used for its minty fragrance and flavor, peppermint has a long history dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. The name comes from the mythological Greek nymph Mintha, who turned herself into this plant. You can find peppermint…
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Starting as a small family business in the 1970s, Nature Sunshine is now a thriving direct market health supplement business. With distributors in more than 30 countries, it has a full line of herbs and minerals marketed to the medicinal…
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Breasts on a woman are a positive attribute, but on a man they can be embarrassing and unsightly. The man breast, much like the female breast, is made up entirely of fat, which means it can be minimized. The most…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Weather you play sports for fun, scholastic competition or professionally, you’ll enjoy many health benefits. Along with the healthful stresses physical activity can place on the body, harmful effects of too much activity can cause annoying and serious health problems,…
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April 14, 2015 Weight Management
Losing upper body weight requires total body weight reduction. Losing weight from one area of the body appears to be a myth, advises the American Council on Exercise. To reduce weight in one area of your body you need to…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for metabolic reactions, energy production, RNA and DNA synthesis, bone and cell structure, and regulation of other nutrients. Side effects of magnesium supplements are rare but can occur when extremely high…
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Donating blood is a safe and easy process that actually has some beneficial side effects for men and post-menopausal women. Despite current medical advances, no man-made substitute for blood has been found. This is why blood donations continue to be…
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