Amlodipine, also sold as Norvasc, is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and angina, a type of chest pain caused by narrowed blood vessels. This medication belongs to a group of medications known as calcium-channel blockers. Calcium…
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December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil taken as a supplement has numerous health benefits largely focusing around its high omega 3 oil content, a fatty acid missing in much of modern manufactured food, according to Donald Rudin, M.D., and nutritional scientist Clara Felix, authors…
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1. Do a Standing Quadriceps Stretch The standing quadriceps stretch is an easy and effective stretch for the thighs. Simply find a wall, chair or something sturdy for you to hold on to while performing this stretch. Balance yourself by…
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1. Do It With or Without Props Teach Pilates exercises on a mat or with equipment such as a fitness ball or band (also known as a stretch band). The band provides resistance, usually for building up strength in the…
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An extra coat of fat around the waistline is aesthetically unattractive and it may lead to health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, fat accumulated around the belly can lead to cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancers and diabetes. Fortunately,…
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Overview Testicular tumors are tumors that develop in the cells of the testicles, the egg-shaped male reproductive glands in the scrotum. There are numerous kinds of testicular tumors, but treatment with surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy has produced a very high…
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December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Young chickens are attracted to the succulent, pale green leaves of chickweed, a plant we often discard from our garden. Chickweed is a common garden weed. It is also a wild vegetable green that can provide a high amount…
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1. Diagnose and Treat Early Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that often goes unnoticed until damage to the optic nerve has occurred. It’s important to diagnose and treat this condition early, because once your vision is lost, it’s…
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Stamina, also known as endurance, is your ability to perform physical activity over a period of time. You can improve both muscular and cardiovascular endurance with a variety of exercises that emphasize more repetitions or a longer duration of work…
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1. Choose the Class or the Trainer Mat exercises are great for classroom instruction. The mat takes up a relatively small space. The participants stay in the same place for the entire time of instruction. One instructor leads an effective…
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Overview While the sight of grown-ups on ski blades invokes images of adults on kids’ bicycles, ski blades, also called snow blades and ski boards, are not designed for children. Ski-blading combines techniques used in snowboarding, ice skating and downhill…
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When late meetings take the place of late dinners with your boyfriend, bottles and bath times eclipse hugs and kisses, or extra cash goes to retirement savings instead of roses, it may be time to get creative with romance. There…
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Losing weight is difficult because there are so many factors involved; such as genetics, diet, physical activity level and medical conditions. It is easier for people to take a pill than to change their whole lifestyle, add exercise and eat…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Herbalife 21-Day Herbal Cleansing is a program designed to cleanse the colon of toxins and improve overall digestive health. An herbal mixture made up of fruit fiber, bioflavonoids, probiotics and enzymes, the program also is purported to enhance nutrient retention…
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Bacteria typically carries a negative connotation as a cause of illnesses and infections in humans. Probiotics are the exception to the rule. This set of bacteria, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is essential to maintaining…
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Overview Acupressure is an older tradition than acupuncture but fell into neglect for a time after the Chinese developed needles to stimulate points on the body, according to Michael Gach in “Acupressure’s Potent Points.” An acupressure practitioner exerts pressure with…
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December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview In addition to possessing a degree of beauty and delicacy that has caused it to be nicknamed “The Queen of Flowers,” the rose also has the ability to promote healthy and beautiful skin. Consequently, it is a featured ingredient…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Because a baby’s brain and spinal cord begin to develop during the first month of pregnancy, doctors at the Mayo Clinic recommend that women begin taking prenatal vitamins before they conceive. Taking prenatal vitamins when you are trying to get…
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1. Got a Stiff Neck? If you suddenly have a severe stiff neck, rule out meningitis before you do any exercise. Meningitis is a serious disease that often emerges as a stiff neck. If you have other symptoms that include…
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Depression is a common, but serious, mental disorder that is characterized by feelings of worthlessness, depressed mood, disturbed sleep and eating patterns and lack of motivation or interest. A study sponsored by the National Institutes of Mental Health found that…
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The dietary supplement liquid chlorophyll is a green-colored chemical produced by plants. Sources for liquid chlorophyll include alfalfa, algae, barley grass, blue-green algae called spirulina and wheat grass. Health claims associated with liquid chlorophyll include improved immune function, remedy for…
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December 6, 2013 The Best Pre Work Out Supplements
Pre-workout supplements combine synergistic ingredients to increase muscle performance and “pump” during your workouts. The “pump” describes the feeling when your muscles swell from the blood being pumped into them during resistance training. These products all contain some form of…
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December 6, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Enjoy the Variety NutriSystem is a diet program that delivers pre-packaged meals straight to the home of the dieter. Meals are perfectly portioned, so there is no need to weigh and measure food. There is no need to count…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa, formerly Cimicifuga racemosa) is used for its root to treat a wide range of ailments, especially those that are menopause-related. Native Americans were the first to use black cohosh root medicinally. Black cohosh is commonly ingested…
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December 6, 2013 Women's Health
Vaginal odor, which shouldn’t be confused with a vagina’s regular scent, means something’s wrong and the most likely culprit is a vaginal infection. You can’t effectively treat a vaginal odor unless you treat the infection causing it. Once you fix…
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Overview Getting a divorce can be very stressful, especially since most people do not have a plan for the occasion. Aside from the emotional fallout, one of the most affected areas of your life during divorce is your finances. A…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As one of the more popular herbal supplements on the market today, turmeric offers patients and other users many health benefits, including the treatment of minor health disorders and diseases. In addition to these benefits, turmeric has also been…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to human health. You can be sure you obtain enough omega-3 fatty acids by eating fish directly, or by taking supplements. According to the Mayo Clinic, supplementing your diet…
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December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A dry cough is both irritating and potentially painful. Afflicted with a dry cough, you may desire a remedy that does not involve medications and chemicals. A variety of home or natural remedies exist to treat a dry cough. On…
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December 6, 2013 Cardiovascular Fitness & Heart Disease
Overview Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States, heart disease causes 40 percent of all deaths, many of which are preventable by combining a healthy diet with increased cardiovascular fitness. Coronary Artery Disease The…
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