1. Where it All Started While people have always found ways to get on a piece of board and slide down hills, the sport of snowboarding really came into its own in 1929 when Jack Burchett tied his feet to…
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Overview Breathing correctly increases your ability to get enough oxygen to your body, creating healthy tissue and allowing for proper function. Breathing is both voluntary and involuntary. It is necessary for sustaining life and can be trained to be more…
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Back rolls are slabs of fat that can make you feel uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally. If you want to slim down your back in time for your next beach vacation, perform calorie-burning and muscle-building exercises. As with exercises for…
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1. Outer Thigh Lift Plus Buttocks/Inner Thigh Lift Before a surgeon performs an outer thigh lift, he will evaluate your desires to determine your needs. Some people may have lost a lot of weight that leaves extra skin. Other people…
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The colon plays an important role in the elimination of wastes from the body. After food passes out of the small intestine, it enters the large intestine, where the colon removes salts and water from the partially-digested food. When the…
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December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that typically appears in the first year of life, often between 2 and 6 months of age. According to The Nemours Foundation, about 1 out of every 10 children suffers from…
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December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When beginning a detoxification program, the first few days of the cleansing process can make you feel dizzy, weak or sick. Because of this, it is usually recommended that you stay home while doing a detox. Detoxes are performed for…
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Women with herpes experience life-long, intermittently recurring outbreaks. While herpes is not typically life-threatening, pregnant women who have active lesions do run the risk of transmitting the virus to their unborn baby. Women who acquire herpes while pregnant run a…
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Overview According to the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians, atrial fibrillation is the most common form of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rate, in adults. Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
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Infant acid reflux occurs in more than half of all babies, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. If you have observed your baby spitting up forcefully, being irritable during or immediately following a feeding–or even resisting feedings–these could…
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High triglyceride levels are signs of an increased risk for heart disease, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Triglycerides are fats circulating in your bloodstream that provide your body with energy. In addition to using herbal remedies…
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Melatonin supplements are frequently used as a sleep aid for insomnia, work shift sleep disorder, and jet lag. The supplements are available at most pharmacies and drugstores and are typically regarded safe for short-term use; however, patients should take note…
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December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Wounds heal in a pattern–the bleeding stops, the body sends special chemicals to the injured site to repair cells, blood vessels regrow and new tissue forms. Wound healing may take up to three weeks or longer, depending on extent of…
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A folding treadmill is a space-saving alternative for your home gym. This model contains many of the features you’d find on an upright machine, but takes up significantly less space when not in use. Top folding treadmills have incline settings…
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December 3, 2013 Children's Health
Overview A steam room is a heated room used for relaxation and short-term health benefits. These rooms share many of the features of a sauna but are distinguished by the presence of steam and moist heat, instead of the dry…
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Overview Youth baseball is an exciting activity played every year by millions of young people around the world. Organizations like Little League, Pony League and Cal Ripken baseball give young players many opportunities to play baseball throughout the spring, summer…
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Swelling, or edema, in the ankles and the feet could be due to serious health problems. A variety of causes of lower extremity swelling should be investigated by a physician to prevent complications associated with an underlying and treatable health…
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The circulatory system consists of the heart and blood vessels. The heart pumps freshly oxygenated blood through the arteries to the organs, muscles and tissues. Alternative medicine uses herbs in treatments for circulatory conditions. Seeds, roots, berries, bark, flowers and…
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December 3, 2013 Children's Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects 3 to 5 percent of children in the United States, though it can also affect adults. Treatment for ADHD often includes medication to help control symptoms. Support,…
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1. The Next Best Thing Sparring is as close as a boxer gets to an actual boxing match. It is the ultimate in boxing training, putting you face-to-face with an opponent inside the ring. Once you master the sport’s basic…
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Overview Restorative yoga is a gentle, relaxed practice that is beneficial to people of all health and fitness levels. The sequences are composed of supported postures intended to stretch and relax the body while calming the mind. It may appeal…
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December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone, is an antioxidant and obligatory part of the energy production system. It is essential for the normal functioning of muscles, including the heart muscle. CoQ10 is primarily derived from intracellular synthesis,…
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Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate, the gland found underneath the bladder in men that helps make seminal fluid. Once cancer is diagnosed, staging is done to describe the spread and extent of the cancer. Staging is also a…
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December 3, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, it can take up to one year for a couple trying to conceive to become pregnant. Stress, life circumstances and medical issues can push this time frame back further. Before a…
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Depression affects individuals differently, and may range from mild to severe to symptoms. Prescription drugs and medications are available to treat various forms of depression, but so are natural herbs and remedies. Chinese medical practices employed for thousands of years…
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Drug-induced thrombocytopenia results from an immune reaction that causes the destruction of platelets or from the suppression of platelet production in the bone marrow, the Mayo Clinic states. Platelets help blood clot by clumping together and plugging damaged areas of…
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December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The 3-Day Diet is a type of eating plan used to achieve weight loss quickly. Due to the extreme nature of the diet, it is not likely to be recommended by your doctor. Since it is low in calories…
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December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a type of skin inflammation. Eczema appears as blisters on the skin, which dry into a scaly and itchy rash. Hereditary and genetic factors are correlated to the onset of eczema; prevalence of the condition…
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Menopause is a natural event that marks the end of menstruation and fertility for a woman. Hormonal changes that accompany menopause can cause bothersome symptoms, such as hot flashes and mood swings. Because most women spend one-third of their lives…
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1. Even Keel Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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