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Contributor
May 14, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Overview Most of us on public water systems don’t have to worry about water quality. If you’re served by a municipal water system, what comes out of your tap has been purified, filtered and treated to give you and your…
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May 14, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Hyperactivity, seen frequently in combination with attention deficit disorder, is a condition in which the body’s muscular activity exceeds normal levels. Growing evidence exists that supplements of certain herbs, vitamins or minerals can help to reduce hyperactive behavior. However, most…
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May 14, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Hair lice, also referred to as head lice, are insects that live in people’s hair and feed off their blood. This condition is rarely dangerous, but many people would like to treat the condition as soon as possible. Although some…
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May 14, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Special pollen traps are placed in bee hives to collect pollen. The traps force bees to enter the hive through special openings, scraping pollen from the bees’ pollen baskets. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola’s website, “one teaspoon dose of pollen…
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May 14, 2015
Weight Management
Overview The body mass index formula determines your weight status. Weight statuses are generally defined as underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese and morbidly obese. Each weight status corresponds with a BMI range. The numeric value assigned to your body mass…
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May 14, 2015
Living Well
In nearly all types of relationships, be it intimate, friendly or working, conflict is a fact of life. There are strategies for resolving conflict when it arises. And while the nuances of conflict can vary depending on the type of…
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May 14, 2015
Health
Overview Heart rate is a term that describes the number of times your heart beats in a one-minute period. By tracking your heart rate, you can gain vital information about your heart’s level of exertion and your overall health. You…
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May 14, 2015
Living Well
1. Keep on Top of Things Currently, about 15 percent of the Union Bank of Californiaâs online business comes from people 55 and older. Convenience is one of the reasons according to the bank. Seniors that don’t drive anymore or…
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May 14, 2015
Living Well
Overview Although acupressure is an ancient therapy, it has only begun to be studied by Western medicine. One of the areas of study is acupressure for nausea using the Pericardium 6 acupressure point. There have been studies that link the…
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May 14, 2015
Living Well
Overview According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average U.S. office worker uses two pounds of paper products every day, a total that amounts to 10,000 sheets or four million tons of copy paper. In addition to computer paper, businesses…
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May 14, 2015
Fitness
Knee instability commonly occurs after sustaining a traumatic injury and can be debilitating if not treated appropriately. It can occur as a result of compromised supporting ligaments, muscle weakness and decreased neuromuscular control. Symptoms of an unstable knee include pain,…
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May 14, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Overview Mountain bike gear levers control the position of your front and rear derailleurs, which in turn control the gear in which you are pedaling. The controlling link between your handlebar gear lever and your derailleur is the shifter cable,…
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May 14, 2015
Living Well
Every time people turn on a light switch, operate an appliance or drive a car, they rely on fossil fuels for energy. Fossil fuels include petroleum, coal, natural gas and other energy sources derived from plant or animal remains. Despite…
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May 13, 2015
Fitness
There are so many ways to strengthen your stomach muscles with core training exercises. The best exercises are the ones that work for you. When choosing which exercises to try, keep in mind that there are actually four muscles in…
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May 13, 2015
Health
Centalla asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, is a small herbaceous plant that grows along ditches and in wet areas throughout India and Asia. It’s been used in folk medicine for thousands of years to heal wounds, treat skin…
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May 13, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Overview Racquetball is a highly competitive sport, whether it is played between two friends before work or professional players. Racquetball is a game of speed, quickness, hand-eye coordination and strategy. Since the game is played in an enclosed area, players…
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May 13, 2015
Fitness
The Mayo Clinic cites a number of benefits from core training, which includes strengthening your abs. Among the listed benefits you’ll find improved balance, stability and ease of movement plus a toned, attractive midsection and a jump-start toward meeting your…
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May 13, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Overview Climbing ropes are not all made the same. Different types of ropes are suited to certain climbing conditions and techniques, and it is worth taking the time to learn something about what types of ropes are available and their…
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May 13, 2015
Health
The immune system is the body’s defense system, protecting it from sickness and infection. White blood cells work to find bacteria and viruses in the body and destroy them. When a man has a low immune system function, he is…
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May 13, 2015
Living Well
You probably have an assortment of planet-friendly cleaning products at your home without even knowing it. That’s because natural products like baking soda, borax and vinegar have passed out of vogue as more caustic, sometimes toxic products have taken their…
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May 13, 2015
Health
Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to destroy cancer cells and help save the lives of people with cancer. It also destroys health cells, causing side effects like low energy levels, weight loss, nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy can also decrease…
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May 13, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Overview Sodium nitrite is considered a food additive. It’s often used in cured and smoked meats, as well as pickling brines. It’s one of the main ingredients used to preserve the flavor and freshness of these types of products. While…
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May 13, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Head lice are parasitic insects that live close to the scalp and feed on human blood. Although they do not spread disease, people with head lice are often uncomfortable and embarrassed by the condition. People can treat lice at home,…
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May 13, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Many people add a slice or two of lemon to their glass of water, providing a tangy zing to the otherwise mundane yet healthy drink. There are many benefits other than taste, as adding lemon to your drinking water makes…
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May 13, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer risk assessment, or assessing a patient’s risk for breast cancer, identifies risk and estimates probability of breast cancer allowing appropriate preventive screening and risk reduction procedures. Tools for conducting risk assessment ideally…
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May 13, 2015
Health
Plantain, botanically known as Plantago major, is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. It grows on roadsides and lawns; Steven Foster and James Duke write in their book “A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs,” that it is a…
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May 13, 2015
Diet & Nutrition
Sufficient sleep is an important way to ensure that a baby develops healthy sleeping habits. Sleep, particularly REM sleep, is essential to allow proper development, which occurs very rapidly in babies, reports Baby Center. However, babies tend to have irregular…
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May 13, 2015
Living Well
Eucalyptus, a tropical evergreen originating in Australia and Tasmania, has been valued for centuries because of its potent healing properties. Today, practitioners of naturopathy and integrative medicine value eucalyptus oil as a topical medication and a component of aromatherapy. While…
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May 13, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Overview Sprinters use starting blocks to decrease the amount of time it takes them to reach maximum speed. The shorter the race, the more important this quick acceleration becomes. Starting blocks are used by nearly all 100 and 200 meter…
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May 13, 2015
Fitness
The effectiveness of aqua aerobic exercises often surprises people. Since water’s buoyancy counteracts the pull of gravity, “the primary force acting on the body, in chest-deep water, is the water’s horizontal resistance,” according to ShapeFit.com. “During aqua aerobics, the horizontal…
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