November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry with new products introduced every day. If you are trying to decide which weight loss method is for you, the sheer number of choices can be staggering. For most people, the right weight…
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Karate is a form of unarmed combat encompassing a variety of strikes, punches, kicks and knife-hands (or “chops”). Developed in the Okinawa region of Japan, karate became increasingly popular in America during the 1960s due to its presentation in movies…
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November 30, 2013 Children's Health
Focalin XR is the brand name for extended-release dexmethylphenidate, which is a stimulant medication used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. “Extended release” indicates that it is effective for up to 8 hours, which is useful…
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The goals of many gym-goers involve fat loss. Considering that obesity and overweight rates have risen dramatically over the last decade, this isn’t as easy of a task as some think. Other than diet, one of the most important keys…
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November 30, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
A popular prescription drug, yohimbine hydrochloride is a potent stimulant commonly used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction in men. Yohimbine HCl appears in trace amounts as a natural component of yohimbe bark; over-the-counter yohimbe extracts may contain low to…
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Giving yourself a facial steam is good for more than your skin. As the skin’s pores open, breathing in the steamy vapors may also calm your nerves and open your sinuses. In steam inhalation therapy, the chosen herbs are added…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you’re feeling tired or bothered by a general sense of malaise, the culprit may be too much of an organism called Candida albicans in your intestines, which is sometimes called yeast syndrome or chronic candidiasis. People suffering from conditions…
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Overview Leukocytes or white blood cells are cells of the immune system, the body’s main defense system. Their role is to defend the body against foreign materials and infectious diseases. A healthy immune system is the result of a well-controlled…
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November 30, 2013 Fun Activities to Teach Children About Strangers
Adults understand the threat that strangers may represent, but children do not. Teaching your child about strangers is necessary to ensure her safety, but you should approach the issue of dangerous strangers carefully. You don’t want to provoke unnecessary fear…
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Overview Liver cleansing is a popular way to detoxify your body and lose weight. Jumping straight into a liver cleanse without properly preparing your body, however, can do more harm than good. So can abruptly resuming your old diet after…
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A strong neck and upper back is critical in many sports—especially football. It can reduce the trauma of impact injuries that can lead to traumatic brain and spinal injuries. The neck is often overlooked during strength training, however, even though…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are several ways to lose weight without resorting to pills, which can sometimes be dangerous. Unfortunately there are no quick fixes to being overweight and the best way to lose those extra 20 pounds–and to keep them off–is to…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Dietary fiber is an indigestible type of carbohydrate that binds to water in the intestine and promotes bowel regularity. Though many people try to increase the fiber in their diet, some people need to limit or even avoid dietary fiber…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If your goal is to improve lifelong health and fitness, than you absolutely need to gain muscle. Stronger muscles can increase athleticism, boost metabolism and improve appearance. The only drawback to gaining muscle is how long it can sometimes take….
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November 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The International Hyperhidrosis Society estimates that millions of people, or about 3 percent of the world’s population, suffer from excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, causes a person to sweat as much as four or five times more than the…
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1. What’s the Difference? Bronchial asthma is the correct name for the common form of asthma. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that affects your airways and causes periodic coughing attacks, shortness of breath, wheezing and a feeling of tightness in…
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Using a weighted medicine ball during standing exercises adds a stability challenge for most exercises. Most medicine balls range from weights starting at 3 lbs. up to 25 lbs. and increase in size in relation to their weight. Medicine balls…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Water or Fat? Of all the fad diets that come and go, this diet promises ten pounds of weight loss in a short week. This diet consists of a soup made of numerous vegetables which you eat every day…
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Overview Sinus drainage is excess mucus draining from the nasal cavity, commonly from the nose or down the back of the throat–a condition called postnasal drip. Sinus drainage can rbe the result of allergies, the common cold or environmental conditions…
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A strong neck and upper back is critical in many sports, especially football, to reduce the trauma of impact injuries that can lead to traumatic brain and spinal injuries. However, the neck is often overlooked during strength training, even though…
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1. Are You a Sugar Baby? Sugar is one of the leading causes of inflammation. Given that inflammation is the root of acne, it’s little surprise that many health experts believe that excessive sugar intake contributes to acne. While there’s…
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Overview The hippie flip is a skateboard trick that is both very advanced and very tough to pull off. It involves skateboarding towards a rail, ollieing over the rail, performing a kick flip or heel flip, then landing on the…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A succulent member of the lily family, Liliaceae, a topical application of aloe vera offers healing benefits for burns and skin abrasions. Aloe grows commercially in the United States, primarily in Texas, California and Florida. People with allergies to other…
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Hitting a weight loss plateau can be frustrating. Many people can do well, initially, losing weight through diet and/or aerobic exercise. Eventually, the weight loss may stop despite continued efforts to lose weight, this is considered a weight-loss plateau….
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November 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Burning calories to rid belly fat can be achieved in a variety of ways, including exercise or nutrition. Proper nutrition that incorporates eating the top foods to get rid of belly fat can help you lose inches on your waistline….
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Throughout history, aloe vera has been utilized for its healing properties. A 2010 article published in Aloe Vera Juice Online highlighted the ancient Egyptian’s use of aloe vera 5,000 years ago to treat wounded soldiers. These ancients recorded evidence of…
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Overview Dealing with flat tires on a bicycle ride can be handled rather quickly and easily if you have the right tools and a little bit of know-how. Faced with a flat tire, you can patch the tube on the…
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1. Get Your Bearings The most basic and essential navigation tool for any backpacker is the compass. With the advent of technology, more people depend on GPS navigation systems when they backpack, but if these fail for whatever reason it…
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Sinus pressure is the result of irritated or inflamed sinuses due to allergies, the common cold or environmental factors, according to the Mayo Clinic. When the sinus cavity becomes inflamed it leads to swelling, placing pressure on various parts of…
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When the meninges, or membranes that surround the brain, become inflamed the result is called meningitis, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) explains. Depending on whether the inflammation is due to a viral or bacterial infection, the type of…
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