May 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In order to lose one pound, you need to burn 3,500 calories. You can accomplish this goal by combining exercise with a balanced diet. This regimen represents the safest and most effective way to lose weight because it promotes a…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Maintaining a healthy, shiny glow to your hair is about more than just washing with shampoo regularly. The hair shaft is actually a scaly system of cuticles much like roof shingles, according to Yale University. As wind and rain can…
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Pennyroyal is a member of the mint family. It is typically provided as a tea or an essential oil. It can be lethal, so you should exercise extreme caution when considering its use. Sloan-Kettering and the National Institutes of Health…
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People with diabetes are at high risk of eye complications, from minor to severe, reports the Diabetes Teaching Center at the University of California, San Francisco. A severe complication of diabetes is blindness; however, most eye disorders are minor. The…
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Many skin-softening creams and medications can cause your skin to become irritated and compromise its sensitivity. Taking the all-natural route, or using herbs to soften you skin, can be very effective in keeping your skin soft and healthy. There are…
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Overview If you are going through menopause, you may want to look at alternative ways of treating your symptoms, such as hot flashes and bone density loss. Although herbal red clover treatments, available in tablet, capsule, standardized and liquid extracts,…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Some form of sauna bathing has been around since ancient times. It is a traditional heat therapy for the Finnish people. Saunas are everywhere in Finland and are considered a spiritual and social ritual, according to AAA’s March 1997 issue…
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Overview Cycling is a popular way to exercise, providing lower-body muscle-building and cardiovascular conditioning. Using only an outdoor bicycle or a stationary bicycle limits your exercise options, while purchasing both may be out of your budget. With one of the…
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Overview Early American settlers once knew black cohosh as “squaw root” because the plant was a mainstay in Native American healing. Today, black cohosh root is mainly a medicinal herb used for women’s health. As with any herbal use for…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Your hair is protected by an outer cuticle, but any number of decisions you make about how to treat your hair can damage that protection. Once damaged, hair becomes dry, leading to breakage and loss of shine. Split ends can…
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A magnetic resonance imaging scan, or MRI, allows doctors to examine the brain without opening the skull. The National Institutes of Health explains that an MRI produces a magnetic field that is 10,000 times greater than the one produced by…
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Exercising your biceps can improve your arm strength and give your arms a well-defined look. You don’t need to pay for an expensive gym membership to build your biceps. You can give your biceps a good workout at home. Some…
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Serotonin is a critical neurotransmitter that plays a prominent role in mood, sleep and anxiety. Low serotonin levels are associated with sleeping problems, depression and anxiety. You can increase the effectiveness of serotonin communication between nerve cells by increasing serotonin…
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Many people enjoy the benefits of working out in a weight room. Increased strength, fitness and sports performance are all benefits that can be gained by engaging in regular resistance training. To provide a safe training environment for all users,…
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For some, coffee is an indispensable part of daily life–whether as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon energy booster or simply a treat between meals. According to the National Coffee Association’s 2010 survey of coffee-drinking trends, 56 percent of Americans indulge…
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A contentious divorce can cost the parties $15,000 to $30,000, according to Leah Hoffman writing for Forbes.com. Most of that cash enriches attorneys. Court fees can set you back an additional $25,000. If you have marital assets to divide or…
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Overview At first glance rowing ergometers, also known as stationary rowers, and treadmills both tone your muscles and provide you with a challenging cardiovascular workout. While you should ultimately choose the machine you enjoy using most, since that’s the one…
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Whether you’re racing against deadlines, facing a job loss, trapped in a tense relationship or swimming in schoolwork, stress is a seemingly inescapable part of life. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, weight changes, stomach aches and neck stiffness are all…
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Tap water is filled with sodium, minerals, aluminum, fluoride and other trace elements. Each geographic region has its own combination of minerals and trace elements in the drinking water supply. Different filter types eliminate various kinds contaminants. Knowing the different…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Seborrhea dermatitis, also referred to as seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that results when the sebaceous glands secrete excessive amounts of oil. It commonly affects the scalp, face and chest, causing itching, redness, dryness and…
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Various forms of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments can arrest the progress of Alzheimer’s disease at present. Formulating the best approach requires careful consideration of the best treatment options available. Although no single treatment can alleviate or delay the progression of…
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May 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview When riding a mountain bike at night, safety is a concern because you might not be able to see where you are going. It also could be unsafe if animals or other riders cannot see you. Knowing how to…
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According to the University of Florida, participating on a sports team can improve your self-esteem and your sense of self-worth, particularly when the emphasis is on the team’s success, instead of individual achievement. But team sports are not for everyone;…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Many women experience androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern baldness, as they enter menopause. While very few women experience total balding, thinning hair in women can be significant and distressing. However, there are strategies and tips for…
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Insomnia afflicts enough people that the University of Maryland Medical Center reports that 20% of Americans use one form or another of sleep aid, often every night. Good sleep hygiene and behavioral modifications are the first line of treatment for…
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Stress is a beneficial response in our lives, keeping us safe from harm and alerting us to danger. However, an overload or accumulation of stress can lead to exhaustion, depletion and breakdown in the mind and body. Certain herbs can…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many types of bacteria can inhabit or infect the human body. Those that live harmlessly in or on the body are colonizers. Bacteria that cause disease are pathogens. Certain bacteria may be colonizers, but can cause disease under specific conditions….
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Staphylococcus is a group of gram-positive bacteria that appear as clusters of grapes under the microscope. More commonly called staph for short, this bacteria proves responsible for a variety of infections of the body, some of which can become life-threatening….
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Salvia divinorum is a controversial plant in most countries, and a sacred medicinal plant to the shamanic healers of the Mazatecs of Oaxaca, Mexico. The heat of the controversy is that Salvia divinorum has psychoactive properties. Some believe these…
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Feverfew, which is also called Tanacetum parthenium, is a natural herbal supplement used to alleviate symptoms associated with arthritis, headache and fever. This supplement is administered orally and should not be taken by children younger than the age of 2….
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