The generically named medicine diltiazem hydrochloride is marketed in the United States with a variety of brand names, including Cardizem, Cardizem CD and Cardizem LA. Physicians generally prescribe this medication to treat people who suffer from either hypertension–known more commonly…
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1. All Encompassing Diagnosis Whiplash is a very general term used to describe many a different neck injury or symptoms. Most people equate whiplash with a rear-end automobile collision and severe pain in the neck. Although this is the most…
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Although roses are often given to show love and affection, they have more than just symbolic value. In their essential oil form, roses provide many physical and emotional benefits. Aromatherapist and author Patricia Davis wrote in “Aromatherapy: An A-Z” that…
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November 30, 2013 Children's Health
Patients over the age of 6 who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be prescribed a medication called Focalin to help manage ADHD symptoms. Focalin, or dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride, is a type of central nervous system stimulant that helps regulate specific…
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The apple cider vinegar that is rich in minerals is the unfiltered and organic vinegar. There is a long history of its use in medicine dating back to 400 B.C., when the father of medicine, Hippocrates, used it to treat…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks, or “striae,” are a form of scarring that accompanies tears beneath the epidermis layer of skin, and they often are associated with pregnancy, weight gain and other physical strains to the skin. Generally appearing as reddish or…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As many as 21 percent of adults smoke, and a shocking 20 percent of adolescents smoke as well, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite warnings against the dangers of cigarettes. Tobacco, both smoked and chewed, is…
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Salvia divinorum is a psychoactive plant in the Labiatae, or mint, family. According to the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland, Salvia divinorum has long been used as an aid in Mazatec healing ritual prophecies….
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1. How Flexible is Your Core? To have a solid, consistent swing, you need to be able to rotate your shoulders around your core. Try this simple exercise first. Cross your arms over your chest, look straight ahead, hold your…
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November 30, 2013 The Effects of Melatonin
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the human brain. Its role in health relates to the sleep-wake cycle and the regulation of many bodily functions. Many people take melatonin supplements to assist with insomnia and other sleep disorders. Also,…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vegetables have earned a permanent home on many weight-loss menus, and for good reason: These nutrition-packed foods are low in energy density but high in water and fiber–a combination shown to slash hunger with minimal calories, according to the Mayo…
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Virtually everyone gets a common cold now and then, resulting in sneezing, coughing and congestion, as well as a runny or stuffy nose. According to the Mayo Clinic, a cold occurs due to a viral infection of the upper respiratory…
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Overview Abdominal pain after a meal may have a simple cause, such as heartburn, or may be due to something more serious, such as peptic ulcer disease. Acid production causes sores in the lining of the stomach, resulting in the…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Vibration machines consist of a plate that you sit or stand on and receive a continual vibration, which causes muscles to contract between 30 to 50 times per second. The constant vibration stimulates your muscles nonstop as you struggle to…
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The Mayo Clinic explains that triglycerides are created when you eat more calories than your body needs at the time. The body turns the excess calories into triglycerides, a type of fat, and stores it in your fat cells. Some…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A cough may be caused by a variety of ailments, including the flu, the common cold, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis and lung cancer. Consult a doctor to determine whether your cough is the cause of a serious illness. If it’s…
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To strengthen your hip flexors, you can perform specific exercises at home that do not require any weights or special equipment. In fact, you recruit your iliopsoas, or hip flexors, for just about every move you make, especially if you…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese form of massage that incorporates finger touch on various points of the body to balance the “chi,” or life force energy. Shiatsu is sometimes referred to as acupressure. According to the Shiatsu Society, shiatsu practitioners…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Getting a flat stomach in two months means you will need to change your diet and exercise habits. However, you will not have to give up all the foods you love. A moderate lifestyle approach to weight loss is…
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1. What They Are Full distance triathlons are races where participants test their strength and stamina in three separate events: swimming, biking and running. The swimming portion covers 2.4 miles, the biking portion covers 112 miles and the running portion…
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The featherweight boxing division is one of the weight classes in professional and amateur boxing. Featherweight boxers can weigh up to 126 lbs. when fighting within the division. If a boxer is fighter for a featherweight championship of any kind,…
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1. Not Very Species Specific Drift netting is the process of catching fish with deep free-floating nets of about 26 to 49 feet in depth that can be as long as 55 miles. They’re used commercially and vertically suspended in…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Historical records indicate that people have used steam baths, in one form or another, for thousands of years. For some, steam bathing was a means of cleansing the body. For others, such as members of a number of Native American…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are numerous ways to shape your body. However, some methods are more in tune with nature and require little additional training instruments or dietary supplementation. Training in a natural way means using objects found in nature to assist your…
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Training for baseball means training for any number of different scenarios, such as swinging the bat for home runs and sliding into second for a stolen base. Rotational exercises can help improve your swing and work out your core and…
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Overview Bile is a substance that is made by the liver and stored in a special organ called the gallbladder. Bile is made to help break up fatty foods, making them easier to digest. When bile travels up the digestive…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gaining shape to your body means building lean muscle and burning fat. Most of the “shape” of your body comes from your muscles. Follow a simple resistance training program a few times a week, add some fat-burning cardiovascular exercise…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The University of Maryland Medical Center describes psoriasis as a recurring skin condition with patches of rough, dry skin cells. It’s not a contagious or particularly painful condition. Doctors think that psoriasis is hereditary and gets triggered by stress. Other…
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Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by loss of control over drinking. According to the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 17.6 million American adults abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Alcohol abuse affects every aspect of a…
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November 30, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Maintaining weight gain requires getting enough calories from proteins, carbohydrates and fats for your body to remain stable. Remember that if your weight gain stems from muscle building, you will need to continue working out to prevent muscle atrophy…
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