Itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion and a runny nose are all signs of allergies. Whether your allergies are from pollen, pet dander or dust, there are several drugs that treat the symptoms. They are available over the counter or by prescription…
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1. Grandpa got Game Judo grappling, throws and chokes are well suited for practice by the elderly, weak and young. This is because they work with the body’s natural way of moving, making the opponent’s body weight, strength and force…
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December 2, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, was first discovered in 1983. Left untreated, HIV infection progresses to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, which is characterized by progressive weakening of the immune system and repeated infections. Since the discovery of HIV,…
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
According to the Mayo Clinic, acne (also called: Pimples, zits, blemishes) are all part of the same problem. Acne can be problematic for many reasons. It can cause a person’s skin to look red, blotchy and at times disfiguring. This…
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The essential nutrient ubiquinone, more commonly known as co-enzyme Q10 or CoQ10, is a fat-soluble nutrient that functions as a first-line antioxidant in our defense body and is an essential co-factor for the production of energy. CoQ10 is produced in…
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Overview Building lean rock hard muscle takes a serious commitment to your training and diet. While techniques exist for building lean muscle, they will not overcome a diet that fails to optimize fat burning and lower body fat percentage. By…
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December 2, 2013 Early Signs & Symptoms of Autism
Autism usually appears before the age of 3 with symptoms relating to communication and social interaction. This neurodevelopmental disorder affects approximately 1 in 110 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Boys are…
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1. Join the Club At least 6.5 million children have asthma, including 1.4 million who are under the age of 5. It’s the leading serious chronic illness that children suffer from. The child’s bronchial airways become inflamed, which causes the…
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Blood vessels are a part of the circulatory system, which also contains the heart. They make up a closed system, which delivers blood from the heart to the body, returns blood to the heart, and helps exchange nutrients, wastes and…
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Wrinkles occur when skin loses elasticity and has less collagen production, resulting in a lack of firmness. Wrinkles are especially noticeable around the eyes, mouth and neck. Aging is a main cause of wrinkles because skin becomes thin and dry…
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Scuba diving requires a lot of gear. The best way to not forget something is to keep a checklist and consult it before every dive trip. Most divers do not own their own tanks. They rent them from different outfitters….
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December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Eating low-calorie, high fiber foods is beneficial for weight control or weight loss as well as maintaining heart and digestive health. These foods should be a diet staple. Examples of such foods include many fruits and vegetables, legumes, grains and…
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Overview Red clover is a wild perennial, which means that its life span exceeds two years. Red clover grows wild in meadows throughout Europe, Asia and Northern America. Farmers use it for grazing and as a tool in soil rotation….
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Maxed Out on Melanin Hyperpigmentation occurs when a patch of skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin due to an increase in melanin. Although it is harmless physically, it can cause emotional stress to an individual. Melanin is the…
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Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has been used as a curative for centuries. Patients bathed in the mineral waters at natural springs near Epsom, England, an early treatment site dating from Shakespeare’s era. Recent studies done at the University of…
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Overview Training for the 800-meter run requires strengthening both the aerobic and anaerobic systems in the body. Racing 800 meters falls between sprinting, which requires a great deal of speed, and distance racing, which requires more endurance. Given the fact…
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It’s easy to overlook calendula flowers because they’re so common. A type of marigold that grows wild in several parts of the United States, marigolds help keep bugs away from vegetables such as tomatoes, so they’re a common staple in…
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition in which the body has difficulty processing glucose. The American Diabetes Association’s 2007 report reports that nearly 24 million Americans–8 percent of the total population–lives with diabetes. Of those living with diabetes, 18 million…
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Ayurveda is a type of medicine developed in India over thousands of years that takes a natural approach to health and wellness. Ayurveda incorporates the use of natural herbs, massage and meditation to treat many illnesses. It utilizes a whole-body…
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1. A Pain in the Heel Sever’s disease refers to the pain a child feels in her heel. This can occur between the ages of 8 and 15 in children who are athletic. The growth plate at the back of…
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December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Borage oil, like the more popular evening primrose oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid, a form of omega-6 fatty acid that works with omega-3 fatty acids to perform essential body functions. Researchers believe that GLA may have anti-inflammatory…
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Commonly known as activated charcoal, medicinal charcoal is available without a prescription, but it is typically kept behind the counter. Pharmacists prefer to know why an individual is buying charcoal pills, because people try using charcoal to solve problems that…
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December 2, 2013 Children's Health
Overview When your baby has colic, it may seem as if the crying never ends. Although it may take some time, your child eventually stops having colicky episodes as he grows older. Colic starts between the three to six weeks…
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Overview Coronary artery disease results from the narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart with oxygen and nutrients carried in the blood. When the coronary arteries become clogged by cholesterol and fat deposits, they cannot supply enough blood…
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An injured or sore lower back can prevent you from lifting, turning, bending or even walking. As you recover from an injury, surgery or strain, you can perform a variety of exercises for the lower back that help maintain strength…
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For some of us, those excess inches or flab tend to creep up on us and we don’t notice until we try to slip into those jeans we wore last summer, or that dress just won’t zip up. A variety…
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1. Great Vision, Not Superman Vision Lasik improves your vision but it won’t make it perfect. Slightly more than half of patients have 20/20 vision. The degree of success you’ll have depends on your pre-op level of nearsightedness. If you’re…
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Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, serotonin is a chemical manufactured by the human body, used for the proper functioning of various nerves throughout the body and the brain. References to serotonin and its links to mental illness, such as…
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According to a study conducted by the American Council on Exercise, some abdominal exercises are far more effective than others. The top-ranked exercise in the study was the basic bicycle maneuver, which you can do anytime at home without expensive…
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Overview Joseph Pilates stressed the importance of the “powerhouse” or core muscles. Hospital bed springs and beer barrels inspired his exercise machine creations. While not part of his original program, given Pilates’ creative tendencies, had it been available, Pilates might…
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