December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing a pound of fat requires a 3,500 calorie deficit, which you can achieve by cutting calories from your diet, burning calories through exercise or both. A two-year study “found that from a weight loss perspective it didn’t matter…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview After a bout of the chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in the body. In people with normal functioning immune systems keep the virus at bay the rest of their lives. People who have a compromised immune system…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Foot detox is a type of alternative medical practice that claims toxins can be drawn out of the feet. Manufacturers of foot detox products, such as baths and pads, claim that a blend of herbs removes toxins to improve…
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1. Kick-Off BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, started in full force in the 1970s, when groups of neighborhood bike riders in California decided their 20-inch Stingray bicycles could fly, flip and stand on end. BMX riders discovered their bikes would soar…
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Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, “A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.” Part of the CBC test includes a…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A boil, known medically as an abscess, is a painful skin and soft-tissue infection. Boils first appear as a circular, reddened area of skin. This area quickly becomes swollen and painful as it extends from the skin to deeper tissues….
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The pineal gland in the brain releases melatonin into the bloodstream, regulating many body functions including the sleep-wake cycle. Many people take additional dietary supplements of melatonin to help with sleep related issues, such as jet lag and shift-work related…
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December 4, 2013 Drug Treatments for Cellulitis
Cellulitis describes an inflammation of the outer layer of skin, known as the dermis. The condition is related to an acute infection that has not spread to deeper tissues. It typically presents with local pain, swelling, tenderness, redness and warmth….
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Anabolics or anabolic steroids have a variety of side effects on different organ systems. Dr. Harm Kuipers, Department of Physiology, University of Limburg, Netherlands says that the frequency and severity of the side effects varies according to the dosage, the…
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1. Body Power Body punches commonly called uppercuts are power shots to the body. For maximum effectiveness, deliver these punches at close range. Generally thrown low to the body, often in the stomach region, body punches are executed with the…
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Aromatherapy incorporates the essential oils of plants and herbs to make scents that induce feelings of well-being and promote physical and mental healing. When burned or dispersed in the air, the scents provoke chemical messages to the brain that affects…
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Honey has been used for centuries as a multi-purpose healing aid. When reaching for honey at your local health food store, look for raw honey over processed honey. Raw honey means the honey is richer in all the natural nutrients…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Yohimbe is produced from the bark of a West African tree. Harvested to create a pill to treat impotence, the herb has recently been studied for other properties, including as a topical anesthetic, mood enhancer and to stimulate the production…
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Overview The therapeutic benefits of tea are by no means a 21st century revelation. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, archaeological studies point to the possibility that tea leaves were steeped in boiling water by people 5,000 years…
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Overview As a consumer, it’s important to understand how information contained in your credit report can affect your ability to borrow money, secure a place to live or even find a job. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC…
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Black cohosh, with the botanical names Cimicifuga racemosa and Actaea racemosa, is a flowering plant also known as bugbane. Women use the roots and rhizomes of black cohosh to treat premenstrual discomfort, painful or irregular menstruation, and unpleasant symptoms of…
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1. Know How to Traverse When you begin to learn the side slipping technique, it is best to be very familiar with downhill traversing. This technique sets you up for diagonal side slipping because in the traverse you do, many…
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An allergy is the immune systems response to a substance known as an allergen. A national study reported by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) claims that one of more allergens affects 54.6 percent of all United…
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Brain trauma, which involves damage to the brain tissue, affects about 1.7 million people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Damage to the brain can occur even if the injury does not fracture the…
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December 4, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a severe illness that causes a person to experience extreme shifts in his mood. Bipolar disorder is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world, according to the World Health Organization….
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December 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Pregnancy Symptoms may vary from one woman to another and even from one pregnancy to other. In some cases, the symptoms may become apparent within a week after conception, while in other cases, it may take a longer time. In…
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1. Be Equipped Before you even attempt to barefoot water ski you must have the right equipment. First there is the barefoot skiing suit with padding and some form of built in flotation mechanism. Trying to barefoot ski without the…
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1. A Rocky Start for the World Karate Federation The formation of the World Karate Federation was a hallmark in the history of karate and no easy task. Japanese masters introduced karate to many countries around 1950. Most of the…
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December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Tribal tattoos, composed solely of black-pigmented inks, are a popular recent trend. Because tattoo artists create permanent body art by injecting ink under the skin, prudence is advised when choosing the type of ink for your tattoo. The FDA has…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A member of the Equisetaceae family, horsetail dates back three hundred million years and descends from plants present in the carboniferous period. The green shoots of horsetail can be used fresh or dry, and it has been a folk remedy…
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The application of ancient herbology, timeless traditional healing wisdom, has long-standing roots in many cultures. Minnesota State University’s research confirms that ancient Egyptians, in particular, were advanced medicinal practitioners and used herbs for healing a myriad of human ailments. Across…
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December 4, 2013 Mental Health
Empty wrappers and food packages. Hidden stashes of junk food and breath mints or gum. A consistent pattern of vomiting after eating, or exercising excessively. In some cases, the use of laxatives. All are signs of bulimia, a potentially life-threatening…
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Massage therapy using essential oils can provide a particularly effective treatment for many conditions, including physical problems such as muscle aches and pains or mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress and tension. Using essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), also called the bottlebrush plant, scouring rush or shave grass, is an herb that has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Although few studies have been conducted to determine horsetail’s effects on humans, the key elements…
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December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry or by its scientific name Withania somnifera, is a shrub that typically grows in India, East Asia and Africa. The root of the plant has a long history of use in…
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