Overview Unlike plastic, aluminum is 100 percent recyclable, and it can be reworked indefinitely without losing any of its quality. In other words, recycled aluminum is just as strong as virgin aluminum. Yet when it comes to recycling, most people…
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Effective back stretches help relax tight back muscles, reduce back pain or discomfort and can decrease your likelihood of experiencing a back injury. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of…
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Overview The amount of time we spend on daily physical activity continues to decline. Regular physical activity improves health, energy levels and overall quality of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults 18 and older incorporate at…
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Solar energy is defined as energy emitted by the sun in the form of light and heat that are captured and utilized to create solar power, according to the Encarta World English Dictionary North American Edition. Interestingly enough, the sun’s…
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Practicing yoga can help to reduce stress, according to Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publications. People who practice yoga tend to have less intense physical responses to stress, including lower heart rates, respiration and blood pressure. Any form of yoga…
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Getting in shape quickly is as simple as incorporating a few simple boot camp exercises into your exercise regimen. Studies have shown that by pacing an increased demand on your body with boot camp exercises, you can effectively burn calories,…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most people experience cold hands or feet in the winter, but find that their extremities warm up in a fairly short period of time. For others, cold hands are a symptom of circulation problems or a condition called Raynaud’s syndrome,…
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Solar screen are shades that cover the full length of a window. According to the Alamo Area Council of Governments, solar screens reflect the sunlight’s rays and do not let them penetrate the window. The screens absorb the heat and…
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Overview The herb burdock root is widely available in the United States in dried root powder or liquid extract, decoction or tincture form. Although alternative health practitioners use burdock root to treat a variety of ailments, you should only use…
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Low impact knee exercises provide you with strengthening and stretching motions while protecting your knee joint. These exercises are helpful for those afflicted with arthritis, pain or other health conditions, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Doing the…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Get Plenty of Sleep The sleep disorder narcolepsy can strike without any warning, even if the sufferer receives enough sleep the night before. Even so, those with narcolepsy can treat and manage excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) by getting plenty…
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Overview Orthopedic shoes are specially created footwear that can help to compensate for deformities of the foot, hip and knee. These deformities can cause changes in walking habits, and can also cause considerable pain if uncorrected. In some cases, orthopedic…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that 20.9 million adults in the United States have a mood disorder, with 14.8 million of them having major depression. Patients with this type of depression have five or more depressive symptoms, such…
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Overview An uncontested divorce is one in which costly and lengthy legal battles are absent. Some states have a simplified filing procedure for uncontested divorce. In addition, there is also a very streamlined divorce process if you and your spouse…
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May 16, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Wilderness survival is a valuable skill, and there are many books on the subject. A lot of the techniques have existed as long as man, so even older books that are still in print offer useful, accurate information. The newer…
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Oregano is an herb closely related to mint and marjoram and used primarily in cooking. But the essential oil from the plant, sometimes called oreganol, has also been used since the time of the ancient Greeks as an anti-bacterial and…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Alcohol dependency, or alcoholism, is a chronic disease that’s characterized by the uncontrollable need to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. If you have alcohol dependency or alcoholism, you may also have liver problems from excessive alcohol consumption. Certain herbs can…
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Overview The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution mandates that no person be deprived of life, liberty or property by the national government without due process of law, and this limitation has been enforced against the states as well. Among…
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May 16, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Skin abscesses are caused by bacteria that enter the skin, causing lesions and infection. The infection then forms pus pockets that worsen without treatment. Athletes are especially susceptible to skin abscesses because close contact with other athletes, profuse sweating,…
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Overview Diabetes occurs primarily in two types, type 1 and type 2. Persons with type 1 diabetes don’t produce the insulin needed to utilize glucose in the blood. Those with type 2 diabetes may not produce enough insulin, or their…
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Children love to run around and play. Parents like organized sports because they provide children with opportunities to be active and participate on a team. Sports can benefit children when they are physically and emotionally ready to be a part…
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When the skin is exposed to below-freezing temperatures, frostbite–damage to the outer tissues and underlying structures–can occur. At home, treatment involves first aid to slowly warm and clean the affected area(s). In the hospital, treatment typically involves continued warming and…
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May 16, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Sitting in a steam room can soothe sore muscles and provide relaxation after a workout at the gym, but spending too much time there can pose a health risk, particularly if you have certain health conditions. Taking a few…
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May 16, 2015 Clinical Signs of Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory disease that causes the airways to swell and become narrow. It can begin in childhood and lasts a lifetime. The National Institutes of Health lists multiple asthma triggers including animal hair and dander, certain medications, weather…
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The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans generated approximately 31 million tons of plastic waste in 2009. Plastic materials that aren’t recycled end up in landfills, where they can take more than 450 years to decompose. Recycling plastics not only…
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Rose hips produce “hips,” a scarlet fruit. The hips are actually the seeded fruit or ripe ovaries that grow after the flowers on branches. This perennial plant is native to North Africa and the temperate parts of Asia. During the…
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Certain cancers and some cancer therapies cause nausea, a queasy feeling in the stomach. Nausea interferes with eating and keeps the patient from getting enough needed nutrients, according to the National Cancer Institute. Once treatment ends, nausea usually goes away….
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Divorce is a heart-breaking, life-changing event that nobody ever hopes to go through, but it is unfortunately an unpleasant fact of life for many couples. Although there is no way to make divorce painless, a basic understanding of your rights…
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Most Americans believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. In fact, emotional and physical well being go hand-in-hand, according to the University of California at San Francisco. Deepak Chopra, author of “The Happiness Prescription,” writing for…
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Overview High cholesterol is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. Total cholesterol is a measure of both low-density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoproteins, or good cholesterol. Total cholesterol has two primary sources. Contrary to popular belief, diet…
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