April 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Tennis ball machines are ball-throwing devices that allow a person to practice tennis strokes or a group to practice or drill, with or without an instructor. Ball machines use different methods to project balls and come with different features…
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If you think essential oils just make your home smell good, you’re missing out on the potential health and beauty benefits they have to offer. There are several essential oils that are routinely used in hair-care products that can bring…
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April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Buerger’s disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare disorder characterized by occlusion of the small blood vessels. According to Medline Plus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, blood vessels of the hands and feet are typically…
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April 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Changing a bike tire is a necessary skill for everyone who owns a bike. Knowing how to change a bicycle tire can prevent unnecessary trips to the bike shop saving you time and money. This is a skill that…
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Overview You pour just a few drops of essential oil into your bathwater and think you’ve used the oil with a low dilution. But did you? No you did not dilute the essential oil at all–no matter how much water…
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Adding props to a workout immediately change the way the body is exercised. Using a small medicine ball offers a strength-training challenge, while a big exercise ball make workouts more challenging for the core to stabilize the body during each…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
During a hot stone massage, a masseuse places heated, smooth stones on certain parts of the body. Common areas include the spine, palms, toes, chest and face, according to the University of New Hampshire’s Health Center website. The masseuse may…
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Bursitis occurs when the bursae—fluid-filled sacs between muscles, bones and tendons—become inflamed. It most commonly affects the hip, elbows, knees and shoulders. In “The Science & Philosophy of Teaching Yoga & Yoga Therapy,” authors Jacqueline Koay and Theodora Barenholz say…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Green, black and oolong teas are all made from the plant Camellia sinensis. According to the Mayo Clinic, green tea contains less caffeine than black tea—and significantly less than coffee. However, variations in the production of green tea drinks…
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Ear wax is a substance that collects in your ear and helps keep foreign objects from entering the ear and damaging the eardrum. In some cases, ear wax can build up in the ear, causing hearing loss, ringing in the…
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Typically, it is best to wait to start exercise routine until after your postpartum exam, six weeks after birth. However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that you can start exercising as soon as you feel ready. To…
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Overview Abdominal bracing exercises strengthen the muscles that help stabilize your body when you attempt to regain your balance from a slip, a fall or the push of a sporting opponent. These exercises are done either on unstable platforms or…
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
If you have been diagnosed with a mold allergy, recovery may not be as simple as removing all sources of mold from your house and environment. Some of the foods you eat may include mold and cause an allergic reaction….
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If your body is feeling the burn-out of stress, it’s up to you to get it under control. Stress is now recognized as a major detractor from a healthy lifestyle. Health researchers from the American Psychological Association to the National…
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The best workouts for toning your total body combine more than one style of movement within the workout. For women, it is important to have a strength-training component of some type to reduce body fat and tone the trouble zones….
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April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Incorporating healthier habits into your lifestyle can potentially optimize your overall happiness, health and productivity. It’s not always easy to do, especially ending negative habits such as smoking or overeating, but starting with small changes and gradually working up to…
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If your child turns his nose up at your breakfast, it’s time to add some new hits to your repertoire. Toddlers tend to be picky eaters, says Dr. William Sears, pediatrician. Provide a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean…
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April 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
When things get wet, they get slippery, and spinning rubber over things like roots and grass, slick rocks and thick mud makes things even worse. For these circumstances, a choice muddy-conditions tire can turn things around. Mud tires have tall,…
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Once women reach the menopause years, usually around the age of 50, a variety of physiological changes and symptoms occur that can have a profound impact on their lives, according to Andrew Weil, M.D., a world-renowned leader and pioneer in…
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April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association contains several different categories of mental disorders, organized by symptom profile. This categorization helps in the conceptualization of numerous psychological abnormalities. The most common categories are mood disorders, anxiety disorders,…
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April 14, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Girls typically have a much harder time getting a flat stomach than boys do. Their bodies tend to store more fat, and they lack high amounts of the male hormone testosterone, which acts as a potent fat-burner. However, girls…
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A heart in its weakened state is termed heart failure. Debilitating symptoms arise when the heart can no longer pump blood to tissues adequately. This is referred to as congestive heart failure or CHF. Primarily a disease of the elderly,…
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Menstrual Cycle Overview Menstruation, or having a period, occurs every month that an egg is not fertilized in a woman’s reproductive system. A menstrual cycle lasts from the first day of one period to the first day of the next…
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April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Smoking leads to diseases that often end in long and painful deaths. More deaths occur each year in the United States because of smoking than deaths from alcohol use, illegal drug use, traffic accidents, the HIV virus and murders combined,…
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
For women who want to get rid of unsightly hair, whether it’s on the face or body, there are many hair-removal techniques available, ranging from temporary fixes to permanent options. Some of the most common methods of hair removal include…
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Bed wetting, or enuresis, usually stops for children before age 6, but it continues for many youngsters until the teens. The cause may include slow development of the bladder, genetics, difficulties in waking up, lack of a hormone that controls…
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When purchasing exercise equipment, quality, durability and price are important considerations. Elliptical cross trainers offer something few other pieces of aerobic exercise equipment do, an impact-free, total body workout. You can afford a quality elliptical cross trainers on a budget….
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April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Botox is a medication produced from a toxin generated by Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for the often fatal poisoning illness, botulism. Known clinically as botulinum toxin A, Botox is one of the more dangerous naturally-occurring neurotoxins. Manufactured by…
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April 14, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Body fat percentage tells you how much of a person’s weight is made up of essential fat and stored body fat. Body fat gives a more precise measure of fitness and healthy weight ranges than height/weight charts or body…
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During an aromatherapy facial, the skin is analyzed by a qualified esthetician, who will determine which essential oils will most benefit the individual’s skin type. The face may be steamed, a scrub or facial peel may be used to clean…
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