December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, affects an estimated 12 percent of Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, and causes a hardening, yellowing and flaking of the nails. While there is a genetic predisposition to fungal nail infections, not everyone…
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Overview When you go for a run, you can count on burning some calories. If you are overweight, this can be welcome news. However, if you are already lean and you are running a higher number of miles on a…
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High-fiber diets reduce the risk of appendicitis, colon cancer, constipation, diabetes, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome, according to “The Well Adult.” Eating fruits and vegetables can help play a role in preventing these diseases because so many of them have…
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Overview Pilates is a fitness method that is adaptable to most levels of experience and strength. Joseph Pilates honed his method of body conditioning in the early 1920s to help people incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. His principals included…
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Overview Exercise can help post-menopausal women fight off a number of health conditions. Common conditions that affect women after menopause include osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and heart attack, report doctors at the American Osteopathic Association. Muscles protect joints and bones that…
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December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview More than 15 million Americans suffer from eczema, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Treatment begins with preventing and limiting breakouts. This entails avoiding personal triggers such as certain foods, skin irritants, allergens and stress as…
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December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Getting Fiber on a low Carb Diet The Atkins diet is a low carb, high protein diet. While on a low carbohydrate diet, your diet may be lacking in adequate amounts of fiber if you don’t eat the recommended…
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Overview Although fructose and triglycerides do not seem to be related, they both play an important current role in the obesity epidemic and poor nutrition in the United States as well as other industrial nations in the world. Fructose is…
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When a sinus infection develops it causes the sinus cavity to become inflamed and swollen, causing sinus pressure, nasal discharge and congestion, according to the Mayo Clinic. A sinus infection may be the result of a bacterial or viral infection…
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December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic disease caused from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes damage to the immune cells that protect the body from bacteria and viruses presented in daily life. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
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A sore throat can stem from vocal strain, allergies or a viral infection. Symptoms often include painful swallowing, scratchiness and dryness. It usually goes away on its own, but if it is caused by a bacterial infection, it may require…
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1. Heard of G.E.R.D.? GERD is the abbreviated term used for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD occurs when the muscular sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus allows food to escape from the stomach and flow back up the esophagus….
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Overview Spiriva is the brand name for the prescription drug tiotropium. According to Mayo Clinic, this medication belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. This type of medication decreases symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath….
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a serious neurological disease that causes muscle weakness, disability and early death. According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS occurs in 1 to 3 people per 100,000. Doctors do not…
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December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They come from the fat you eat or they can be made in the body from the extra calories you consume. Usually when you eat too many calories at…
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1. Take Five Exercising too frequently and too intensely for the body to recover results in overtraining, which causes injuries, infections and a decrease in performance. Competitive canoers can be susceptible to overtraining, also called overtraining syndrome, if they don’t…
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December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the nutritionist and biochemist Dr. Mary G. Enig, who is renowned for her research on the nutritional aspects of fats and oils, coconut oil appears to offer protection against many diseases including high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and heart…
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December 7, 2013 Common Signs of an Allergy
It is estimated that between 40 and 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Mayo Clinic states that an allergic reaction occurs when a person’s body does not recognize a particular substance…
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December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium and sodium are essential minerals and electrolytes that support cell and muscle function and regulate fluid. According to Merck, low potassium (hypokalemia) and low sodium (hyponatremia) occur when water levels in the body change. Possible causes of both conditions…
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Overview The ears are the sensory organ for hearing and also operate to help maintain balance. Ear disorders and damage to the ears can cause irreversible lifelong problems. Fortunately, protecting and caring for the ears proves fairly easy, although many…
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December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is a mineral that supports normal cell and muscle function. It is in foods like bananas, citrus fruits, peas, beans, tomatoes and peanut butter. Low potassium, called hypokalemia, occurs when water levels in the body change. It can be…
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Overview Water birth, giving birth to a baby in a pool or tub of water instead of on a bed or table in a hospital delivery room, is a growing trend among pregnant women all over the world. According to…
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1. Don’t Back Down Working the back muscles is important for developing a strong upper body. The back muscles complement the chest and neglecting the back will inhibit chest growth. Strong back muscles are important for heavy lifts like the…
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December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview You have had your baby and are now ready to begin getting your body back to post-baby shape. There’s just one problem–your stomach muscles are not what they used to be, and you seem to be experiencing stomach fat…
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1. Built for Two Tandem cycling for the blind, a popular competitive sport in the blind community, is an official sport of the International Blind Federation of Sports. Blind athletes compete on special racing-tandem bicycles or bicycles built for two…
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1. Join an Iyengar Yoga Class Iyengar yoga is a type of yoga that focuses on the action elements. To properly meditate in Iyengar yoga, focus completely on the postures as you complete them. Iyengar yoga is different from all…
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1. Form a General Impression When determining the severity of an equestrian injury, you probably already have a gut feeling about what you just witnessed. Sometimes perception is reality and sometimes looks are deceiving though, so forming a general impression…
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Whether due to morning sickness, motion sickness or an illness, nausea can leave you debilitated and miserable. Nausea can cause vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. While some prescription remedies to deal with nausea exist, they often have side effects…
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December 7, 2013 Children's Health
Overview After nine long months of pregnancy you can watch your tiny, helpless newborn transform into a lively, independent 3 year old. Changes in his size, weight and shape will amaze you as he moves from one stage to another,…
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December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure in which eggs and sperm are fertilized in the laboratory and the resulting fertilized eggs or embryos are returned to the mother to establish a pregnancy. Physicians use variations on this traditional…
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