Practiced worldwide for centuries, Martial arts are self-defense systems relying on a balance between physical and mental techniques to achieve self-control. Asian immigrants introduced martial arts in the United States in the late 19th century, and American soldiers returning from…
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One thousand infants are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis every year in America, according to the 2004 report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some cystic fibrosis symptoms are seen in newborn babies. Some symptoms can be seen in…
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December 10, 2013 Women's Health
Native to Mexico, damiana (Turnera diffusa) is an aromatic, flowering herb that belongs to the Turneraceae plant family. Also known as old woman’s broom, the leaves of this herb are used for therapeutic and culinary purposes. Damiana leaf is available…
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December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Vegetables–A Dieter’s Best Friend Weight loss is ultimately about how many calories you consume and how that compares to calories you expend through activity. As a category of food, vegetables top the list of low calorie foods. Other health…
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With patience and tenacity, eating a healthy low-fat diet and exercising daily to lose overall body fat will ensure you get rid of any unwanted belly fat. With the abundance of exercises targeted for the abdominal area it can be…
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Choosing an appropriate and effective exercise video can be a daunting task, especially when you are just starting out. Select an exercise program specially designed for beginners with a few extra pounds and start shaving off the weight at your…
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Your back is made up of numerous muscles: your latisimus dorsi that runs down the outer sides of your back, your mid trapezius and rhomboids between your shoulder blades and your erector spinea that runs from the base of your…
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Most people experience stomach pain and bloating after eating at some point. Consuming certain foods, eating too fast and emotional stress may contribute to these symptoms. In some cases, pain and bloating after eating indicate medical conditions, such as irritable…
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Facial exercises are the most natural anti-aging treatment that can be effective in combating the frog-like appearance of the neckline so often associated with aging. Facial exercises should be used consistently to reduce this appearance of sagging skin and slack…
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December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Octagam is one of many brand names in the United States for the generically termed immune globulin. The Mayo Clinic states it is an immunizing agent that can boost the body’s immune system to help it treat or prevent maladies…
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1. How Fat Blockers Work Fat blockers attach to fat in your digestive tract. Fats are normally absorbed through the walls of the intestine into the blood stream, but fat blockers stop this process. Fat blockers attach themselves to fat…
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Overview The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ belonging to the hepatobiliary system. Among its primary functions is the storage and release of bile, the body’s natural emulsifying agent, in response to the consumption of dietary fats. Gallstones are a…
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“Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing” defines drug abuse as the use of drugs in spite of recurring and significant harmful consequences. Often, drug abuse occurs as the result of physical or psychological addiction to the substance. The reasons for drug abuse…
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1. Understand What It Is Slipping rib syndrome, which may also be known as Tietze’s syndrome, is considered to be somewhat uncommon. It occurs when the ligaments that hold the ribs in place become weak. This weakness may cause the…
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Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis can cause degeneration in the bones and discs of the vertebral column. Dr. John J. Regan, an orthopedic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, advises that though aging is the primary cause, the severity of this disorder…
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December 10, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genital warts are growths on the vagina and rectum in females. A sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the warts to grow. The warts may cause pain and grow large in appearance. Over 1.4 million people in…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sickle cell anemia is the most common hereditary disease in America that begins in childhood and has no promise of a long life. Cystic fibrosis is number two. As of 2004,…
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Overview Savings and loan associations and commercial banks both provide basic banking services to customers, including check writing, debit cards, and loans and deposits. However, commercial banks typically service larger customers than savings and loan associations, and they tend to…
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Overview Rheumatism is a historical term used to describe any condition of joint or connective tissue pain. Joint pain can occur in a variety of conditions, along with other body complaints, depending on the disease. Some of the major diseases…
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Overview Arthritis is a common disease in middle-aged and older people. It is often present in the joints of your hands and fingers. This can make doing push-ups extremely difficult and painful, but there are variations of the push-up that…
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Meningitis is an infection of the spinal fluid and protective fibrous tissue that encapsulates the brain and spinal cord, the meninges. Bacteria and viruses, and less commonly, fungi and parasites can cause meningitis. The Meningitis Foundation of American explains viral…
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December 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Blackheads, also referred to as open comedones, occur when pores become clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells. The blackheads take on a yellow or blackened appearance when the oil is exposed to air and oxidizes. There are several…
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December 9, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Most women will have some kind of skin problem at some point during pregnancy. Rapidly fluctuating hormone levels are typically the culprit. Usually these skin problems are not serious and will cease to be a problem after the pregnancy. However,…
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December 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview While blue and black cohosh sound similar, they are unrelated herbs. Black cohosh, actaea racemosa or cimicifuga racemosa in scientific terms, is native to America and may act in ways similar to estrogen in some people. Blue cohosh, or…
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Cheating in a marriage isn’t uncommon. According to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), approximately 50 percent of couples who seek treatment are trying to work past an extramarital affair, and 25 percent of husbands in a…
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or a knee replacement, is a surgical treatment option for persons whose knees that have been severely damaged by arthritis or traumatic injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), 90 percent of those…
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Jogger strollers or baby joggers, are ideal for active parents who want to get their workouts in without sacrificing parent-child bonding time. Most joggers feature mini bicycle-style tires, which, according to the American Chiropractic Association, provide babies with the smoothest…
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Spend enough time in the woods and you’ll develop your own personalized camping equipment checklist. Everyone has certain items they just can’t live without–it might be your lucky rabbit’s foot, your special headlamp or the camp slippers you wear while…
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Make Slow Changes Counting calories is the downfall of many dieters. Dr. Oz’s “You on a Diet” encourages slow change. The book recommends that you cut one hundred calories from your diet at a time and learn to live…
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December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Eat an Apple a Day to Chase Arthritis Away You’ve heard about how an apple a day keeps the doctor away. There may be more truth to that saying than people realize, particularly for those who suffer from arthritis…
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