December 14, 2013 Women's Health
Although a healthy reproductive system is not essential to staying alive, diseases of the reproductive system that cause infertility are significant because they can reduce the quality of life for people who want to have children. For example, in their…
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Camping can be a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy time with family members and friends whether you hit a large campground or set up a tent in the backyard. Along with relaxing by the campfire and roasting marshmallows, games…
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1. Aim for Swing Dance Sport Support Swing dancing is a fast and athletic dance. Dancers need strength and endurance and good shoe support. Select swing dance shoes that not only support the feet comfortably but that are also snug…
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Overview The teenage years are difficult to get through. Physical and emotional changes occur at a rapid pace, and the need for acceptance gains importance in a teenager’s life. Hormones take over, emotions run high and every teen has to…
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The Door Gym from Creative Fitness is a portable piece of exercise equipment that can be mounted in a standard door frame without the use of any tools, screws or nails and without damaging your door frame. In 2010, Door…
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Saltwater fishing is popular in a variety of locations, from saltwater flats to the open water of the ocean. The rods and reels you use must be able to handle large game fish as well as the harsh weather conditions…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
One of the best things you can do to increase your odds of wilderness survival is to prepare beforehand. This means not only carrying a survival kit and knowing how to use it but also, perhaps more important, letting someone…
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Overview The American Council on Exercise named kettlebells as one of the top fitness trends in 2009. Formerly used as training tools in the Russian military, kettlebells are now common sightings in gyms, sports training centers and even clinical settings….
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December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Exposure to dirt and pollutants in the air along with natural excess oil secretions make the face especially susceptible to clogged pores and the resulting acne breakouts. Several home remedies are available to help you heal and prevent mild face…
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1. Be a Participant in a Skiing Event The Winter Paralympic Games has three different skiing events that you can compete in. Alpine skiing, biathlon and cross country skiing. These are all individual sports. To prepare for these activities, look…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Atkins Diet was formulated in 1963, when Dr. Robert Atkins first introduced the Atkins Nutritional Approach. The diet consists of restricting carbohydrate intake and focuses on a diet that is sugar free and high in protein. Dieters are…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, iron supplementation is recommended in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia when diet alone does not work. Iron deficiency anemia leads to unhealthy red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You may have noticed some pieces of cardio equipment at the gym display a “fat burning zone” on their dashboard. Demystifying this misleading zone is the first step toward getting a good workout in at the gym. The fat burning…
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Many of us aren’t at all happy about our love handles or muffin top, and may find slimming the waistline a challenge even at a healthy and appropriate weight. A toned waistline will help your clothes fit better and a…
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December 13, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Alcohol may Trigger Acid Reflux Acid reflux is a condition in which stomach acids flow back up into the esophagus, causing pain and burning. Acid reflux is also referred to as heartburn and is a symptom of GERD. GERD…
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December 13, 2013 Nets Used for Fishing
For centuries, nets have been used to catch fish. Today, a variety of nets are found in fishing, ranging from small, hand-held nets for retrieving bait fish from live wells to huge commercial nets that can catch thousands of large…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Low Carbs Doesn’t Mean no Carbs Many people are under the mistaken belief that low carb diets mean no carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are allowed on the Atkins diet, even in the initial Induction Phase. During the Induction Phase, only very…
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December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview A survey by the American Association of Retired Persons found that 60 percent of divorces happen between the 40s and 60s, which is also the period in which women go through menopause. Marriages can be impacted significantly when a…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The National Institutes of Health describes calcium as “the most plentiful mineral found in the human body.” (see Reference 1) The majority of calcium within the body can be found in the teeth and bones, with nerve cells, soft…
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December 13, 2013 Senior Health
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, otherwise known as the DSM, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects up to 7 percent of school-age children. ADHD diagnoses are divided into an inattentive type, a hyperactive type and a combination…
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Overview Basketball is a great cardiovascular exercise by itself. Anyone who has played in a recreational basketball league or gone to the park to play full-court basketball for two hours in the summer knows that it is an intense calorie-burning…
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1. Offer a Course in Integral Yoga To teach integral yoga, you must read “The Synthesis of Yoga” by Sri Aurobindo. This book provides a deep understanding of the core concepts of this school of yoga. Use the concepts from…
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December 13, 2013 Mental Health
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that causes severe impairment in several areas of functioning. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), the age of onset of this disorder is from late teens to mid-30s. Symptoms include…
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Mint is best known as a flavoring in gums and candies. Peppermint, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is actually a hybrid of two different herbs–water mint and spearmint. The oils extracted from the leaves of…
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Fenugreek is both a culinary herb and a medicinal herb. The Chinese and Eastern Indians have used it medicinally for many centuries. MedicinalHerbInfo.org states that the plant is an annual plant that is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia….
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Use Your Meal Plan You create a meal plan specifically for you with your Jenny Craig personal consultant. It is your greatest diet tool and resource. Your interactive meal plan keeps you on track for your five meals and…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview MedicinalHerbInfo.org states that black cohosh is a perennial plant indigenous to North America. It’s also referred to as black cohush, black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, cimicifuga, rattleroot, rattleweed, richweed, snakeroot and squawroot. The rootstock is the portion of the plant…
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Overview Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body loses its ability to remove excess sugar, in the form of glucose, from the blood. Glucose comes from food, and the body’s cells use it for energy. But too much…
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1. Chest Fly Aquatic exercises, which are done in a pool or other chest-deep water, are a popular choice for toning muscles due to their low-impact nature. There are several ways to tone chest muscles with aquatic exercises. The chest…
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Bacopa monniera has been used for thousands of years in the ancient Indian medical practice known as Ayurveda. The plant, which grows in damp, marshy areas around the world, is said to have memory-enhancing properties as well as various other…
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