April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Blackheads are a form of acne that affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. And while blackheads are a noninflammatory form of acne, they aren’t any easier to get rid of. They most commonly show up on…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Growing out long, beautiful hair isn’t as simple as neglecting to cut it. Having healthy hair requires that you strike a fine balance in caring for it, but having healthy long hair requires you to become even more diligent in…
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Dancing is an excellent choice of cardiovascular activity that can burn many calories and help you lose weight. The beauty of dancing is that there isn’t just one type of dance. Ballet, Latin, swing, jazz, ballroom, hip-hop or break…
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Dimpled pockets of cellulite just above the knee joint are difficult to get rid of, but a variety of exercises may help those with less than perfect knees reduce the amount of cellulite where the thigh meets the knee. As…
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Kettle bells are a piece of exercise equipment made of an iron ball and featuring a handle. Since originating in Russia, the use of kettle bells has spread throughout the world. Exercising with kettle bells has been found to be…
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The handstand push-up, often seen as a spectacular stunt for showing off physical prowess, actually provides a number of fitness benefits. When performed as part of a regular fitness regimen, the exercise can provide increases across the spectrum of fitness….
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Aquatic or water exercises, such as basic swimming and pool running, are ways to get fit and improve your cardiovascular health. Swimming is a low-impact exercise because it elevates your heart rate and increases calorie expenditure while reducing joint compression….
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Overview Kundalini yoga incorporates mantras (chanting), meditations, visualizations and guided relaxation. It focuses on healing and “purifying” the mind, body and emotions. Unlike many other forms of yoga, kundalini yoga specifically requires working with and being initiated by a guru…
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The concept that you can work a specific region of your body in order to lose fat in that area is a myth. Expending more calories through exercise than you are taking in through eating will decrease the size of…
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To lift and firm your buttocks, do exercises that target your gluteus maximus. The gluteus maximus is only one of the three muscles of your butt, but it is the one responsible for the shape. The other two muscles, the…
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Overview The local gym offers useful selections of equipment for leg exercises. There are a myriad of gym leg exercises to work the front of your thighs, your quadriceps. These leg exercises can be done with barbells, dumbbells or machines….
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Range of motion exercises, or ROM, are stretches that maintain joint function, protect muscles from atrophy in an attempt to minimize pain and stiffness. Passive range of motion exercises are those that are performed by a helper–a spouse, parent, friend,…
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April 10, 2015 Weight Management
1. Intensity Is Key to a Better Body The Body-for-Life Diet focuses on getting a better body and improving health in a short amount of time. The premise is that you’ll be less likely to get discouraged and more likely…
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Overview Strong arms make the activities of daily living easier for women. An arm training program focuses on three major muscles: your biceps, triceps and deltoids. Exercises for your arm muscles may be done with barbells, dumbbells, resistance bands, pulleys…
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April 10, 2015 Weight Management
You may think that situps and crunches are the only solution for flattening the abs. Although crunches are effective, they may not be enjoyable. Fortunately, there are many fun and easy ways to get stronger abs right from home. In…
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April 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Tennis is a popular racket sport played between either two or four players. It can be played on a variety of surfaces including clay, sand and hard courts. Regardless of where tennis is played, the rules of the game remain…
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Alkaline phosphatase, often abbreviated to ALP, is an enzyme found mostly in liver and bone. Abnormal levels of ALP are usually elevations, although low levels of ALP occur in some conditions. ALP is measured as part of the liver…
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April 10, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Many home weight scales offer to test your percentage of body fat by passing a low-level electrical charge through the body. Consumer Search notes that many expert sources no longer review home body fat scales because of their reputation…
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April 10, 2015 How to Lower Cholesterol With Beets
Overview Beets are an often overlooked food. Passed by on salad bars and shunned in the produce section in favor of a vegetable easier and tastier, such as sweet corn or green beans. If you have a problem with cholesterol,…
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In today’s fast-paced world, people have come to consider sleeping a luxury instead of a necessity. Hours that should be spent resting are instead spent on television, games, the Internet and work. It is vital that you understand how important…
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A frontal headache is pain in the forehead and, in some cases, the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Headaches in this area may be tension headaches, sinus-related headaches or migraines. With any headache, if the pain is severe…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The perception that massage therapy as a viable way to reduce stress and improve one’s health is growing. As the popularity of alternative medicine increases, more people will turn to massage therapy for pain reduction and other proven beneficial after…
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The esophagus is the portion of the digestive system that connects the mouth to the stomach. When esophageal cells become damaged, either due to smoke, acid burns or other causes, it can cause the cells in the esophageal lining…
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Overview A life insurance policy protects your family and loved ones financially in case of an untimely death. With a whole life insurance policy, coverage lasts throughout your life and can even collect interest, depending on the specifics of the…
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April 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When uric acid crystals build up in or around a joint, painful inflammation can occur called gout, or arthritis. Injuries may also lead to arthritic pain. The associated pain can range from a mild ache to a debilitating condition. Homeopathic…
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April 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Ingesting clay may seem an unusual way to cleanse the body, but proponents of the method say it can help to attract heavy metals and chemicals in the body as it moves through the intestinal system so that they…
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Abdominal muscles with sufficient muscular strength and endurance are important in maintaining functional posture. Paul Check, founder of the Corrective High-performance Exercise Kinesiology Institute, advises strong abdominal muscles will reduce injury throughout the entire lower extremity by reducing anterior pelvic…
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The body was not designed to be stagnant; you were made to move. As society has become more technologically advanced, movement has decreased, causing many health problems such as obesity and heart disease. It may not be necessary to walk…
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Overview Metformin is a biguanide that helps control blood sugar in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Teaching Center at the University of San Francisco states that metformin is the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of type…
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Zen yoga is a body practice that stems from Zen Buddhism. The philosophy is intended to unite the body, mind and spirit. Zen yoga is a delicate balance of tai chi strength exercises, the breath work of qigong and stretching…
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