December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, resulting in a burning sensation in the upper chest and throat. Sometimes a sour taste develops in the back of the throat. Heartburn happens occasionally to many people and…
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Skin cancer is diagnosed in about one million people in the U.S. each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. The skin has two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the topmost layer, and consists of squamous…
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December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. What’s In the Mix Look at the ingredients. Prepackaged rice dish manufacturers tend to put add flavorings and additives to their products that you don’t want to eat. In some cases, you may be allergic or sensitive to certain…
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Bone diseases are disorders and conditions that cause abnormal development and/or impairment in normal bone development. This can result in weakened bones, inflamed joints and pain. Your bones naturally lose density after the age of 20 due to the aging…
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Overview Recycling in your home is one thing. You make sure all your soda cans and beer bottles go into the proper bin, and the newspaper goes in the recycle pile every Sunday. But can you carry this “green” mentality…
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Overview Ayurvedic medicine is an Indian medical system that is thousands of years old. Today in the United States, it is well known as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Based on their philosophy, Ayurvedic practitioners prevent illness and promote…
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December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Plan Your Menu Online Dr. Oz’s “You on a Diet” is a popular diet. It has been brought to the public eye by Oprah’s endorsement. On their very popular website, they have a wonderful tool to help you plan…
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Overview As children transition into adulthood, they begin thinking about non-platonic relationships. The process of exploring such relationships may begin as hanging out with members of both sexes at events like boy-girl parties, but soon enough parents are bombarded with…
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Insertion of ear tubes is one of the most common surgical procedures, especially in children. Tubes are usually inserted due to persistent or recurring middle ear infections and help to drain the fluid from the middle ear. That drainage usually…
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MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is a strain of staph bacteria that has become resistant to certain classes of antibiotics historically used in the treatment of staphylococcus aureus infections. MRSA has been more prevalent in hospital…
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Spinning is a trademarked name for indoor cycling classes. Participating in a cycling class can burn between 300 and 600 calories per session, notes the American Council on Exercise.In these classes, imagery and the group’s energy add interest to the…
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Carcinoma is the clinical term for cancer of epithelial cells, which are cells that line the organs and form the top layer of the skin. The American Cancer Society reports that carcinoma is the most common type of cancer, accounting…
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The best exercises for the waist are ones that are functional, challenging, and don’t require any equipment to perform. Functional exercises are ones that make the body work in a way that the body is used in everyday life. These…
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A 2009 study by the University of North Carolina School Of Medicine showed that 25 percent of people with irritable bowel syndrome experience symptoms associated with diet. There is no specific diet for IBS; the relationship between food and IBS-associated…
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December 13, 2013 Women's Health
Overview An abnormal result from a pap test, also known as a pap smear, can be scary. Because the test looks for changes that indicate cervical cancer or precancerous conditions, many women worry that abnormalities indicate the presence of cancer….
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Zinc is an essential trace mineral that supports immunity, cell division and growth, wound healing, carbohydrate metabolism, taste and smell. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken and legumes are food sources of zinc. Infants need 2 to 3 milligrams a day of…
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The most infectious diseases can transmit from one person to the other. Residents of nursing homes present a higher risk for becoming ill from contagious diseases because congregate living places people in close proximity to one another, their immune systems…
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1. Broken Records Hurt If you’ve been repeating the same routine over and over for as long as you can recall, you may be overworking certain muscles and joints while ignoring others. It’s a good idea to cross train or…
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If aerobics instructor Gin Miller had not injured her knee in the 1980s, there’s a chance that step would never have become an exercise trend. Gin’s physical therapist suggested stepping up and on a milk crate as a form of…
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Knee replacement is an elective surgical solution an orthopedic surgeon recommends to relieve chronic damage to the knee joint and associated pain that limits mobility. Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty surgery replaces severely damaged weight-bearing tissue and cartilage with an…
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1. Learn All the Moves Jazzercise is an upbeat, dance-inspired workout that teaches you the moves to get a total body workout. Learn the different types of moves to get your body up and burning calories. This is one workout…
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects approximately 300 million across the world, according to the World Health Organization. Asthma causes mucus build-up and inflammation of the airways that result in symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing…
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December 13, 2013 Autism Symptoms in a 4 Year Old
Four year olds display self-confidence, try new adventures and race around excitedly, states the National Network for Child Care. However, an autistic four year old might not do these things. Autism, part of a spectrum of disorders called autism spectrum…
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Overview According to the American Chemistry Council, Americans recycled more than 2.4 billion pounds of plastic bottles in 2008. However, we used even more. Although plastic bottles are one of the most commonly recycled plastic products, only about 27 percent…
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December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Since skin proves the largest organ in the human body, covering about 22 square feet and weighing about 8 pounds in the average-sized adult, according to the National Geographic Society, it is not unusual that skin can contract and suffer…
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According to the Cat Fanciers Association, gastrointestinal disorders are a common reason for veterinary visits in feline medicine. The causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are variable, and often no single source is identified. Middle-aged or older cats are most…
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Overview Cricket was invented in the 1600s in England. It features pitcher vs. batter confrontations so it often is considered a predecessor to baseball, but rounders was a more likely contributor to baseball’s invention, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Cricket…
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1. Reformers, Trapezes and Wall Units The half trapeze is a combination of the Pilates reformer and the trapeze and the wall unit is a compact version of the half trapeze. Joseph Pilates invented the trapeze for bedridden patients who…
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Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis can cause degeneration in the vertebral column. When this occurs in the cervical area of the spine, it can result in neck and upper back pain and stiffness. Spondylosis can also lead to foraminal stenosis, which…
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Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. In addition, fibromyalgia may cause fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in the limbs, depression or anxiety, states Medline Plus of the National Institutes…
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