While most people are concerned about having blood pressure that is too high, blood pressure that drops too low (hypotension) can also cause complications. According to the American Heart Association, there is no set number for blood pressure that is…
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Jaundice refers to a buildup of bilirubin that causes the skin and eyes to yellow. Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, and may be caused for a variety of reasons. Some types are more common and require no treatment,…
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1. Keep on Track All track athletes should warm up before competing. No matter how fast, how well conditioned, how superior to your competition you may be, competing at max intensity without warming up greatly increases your chance of injury….
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November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric is an herb commonly found in Indian and Asian foods. Turmeric is used in Chinese herbal medicine and Ayurvedic medicine to improve liver function, relieve arthritis pain, help regulate menstruation, relieve heartburn and treat ulcers, among other uses. However,…
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November 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A rash is a condition of irritation or inflammation of the skin. Rashes have many forms with some being flat or scaly, and others being red, raised or blistery. They might be confined to a small area of the skin…
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November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When working to lose weight and build muscle, it is important to understand that these goals do not have to be independent of each other. Accomplishing both doesn’t have to be hard. It takes a little bit of nutritional understanding…
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November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Glycemic Index 101 Diabetics have used the glycemic index diet as a means for controlling their blood sugar, but now non-diabetics are using it as a means of maintain energy levels while controlling weight. The diet revolves around the…
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Communication in families flows between parents, between parents and children and between siblings. According to the University of Florida, “Effective family communication maintains positive, healthy relationships, helps solve problems and lowers stress.” Communication among family members may suffer due to…
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Overview A triathlon bike is a specialized road bike designed to optimize aerodynamics for increased performance. During the bike leg of a triathlon participants are not permitted to ride in the draft of other riders and must ride through the…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is made up of the parts of foods like skin, rind, seeds and stalks that your intestines can’t digest or absorb. However, fiber plays a significant role in health by absorbing bad nutrients, like…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics are organisms which live in the intestinal tract and assist the body in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Food manufacturers, namely yogurt brands, have introduced probiotics as ingredients, touting their ability to regulate the digestive system….
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The liver is in charge of breaking down and filtering toxins, as well as medicines and other substances in the body. Unless it gets seriously out of order, chances are you won’t ever think about your liver at all. If…
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Exercising and staying fit can lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol and decreased your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. But joining a gym can be somewhat intimidating if you are not sure what you are doing. An in-home cardio…
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1. Kick the Poisonous Habit Most smokers know why they should quit, but because nicotine is just as addictive as cocaine or heroin, they don’t know how to do it. In a report by Jack Henningfield for the National Institute…
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Aromatherapy is a holistic healing art that uses essential oils to treat certain conditions and create mental states. In her book “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox says that aromatherapy has been used for more than 5,000 years and dates…
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November 26, 2013 Children's Health
Your baby will grow rapidly from birth to 18 months. The right toys help his development by encouraging new skills just as he is ready to learn them. He learns to get active, crawl, walk, develop language skills, build on…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Of the more than 1 million persons in the United States living with HIV/AIDS, an estimated 21 percent are unaware they are infected.” Early testing of individuals who have been exposed…
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Overview Gestational diabetes affects two to ten percent of all pregnancies, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It brings additional challenges to the experience of pregnancy. Your health care provider will prescribe treatments that will help you…
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November 26, 2013 Mental Health
Menopause is defined as the point when a woman ceases to menstruate. It ranges for a period of about one year following the last menstrual cycle a woman experiences. During this time, the woman’s hormonal balance changes, often triggering a…
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Almost every kid gets the flu from time to time. Most recover without medical care. However, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year over 20,000 kids are hospitalized for complications related to flu. Supportive care is…
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November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Dandruff is a chronic skin condition that causes flaking and itching on the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by eczema, psoriasis, oily skin or fungal infection. Although anti-dandruff shampoos are available to treat the condition, you can try natural remedies…
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November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by scaling skin and red patches of dry, itchy skin. Although psoriasis treatment typically involves products and procedures such as prescription medications (topical, oral and intravenous) and phototherapy, a number of home…
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With age and normal wear and tear the discs that are located between the vertebra in your spine start to lose their fluid. This results in a loss of space between the vertebra. When this happens you may be diagnosed…
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November 26, 2013 Men's Health
The prostate is a male gland about the size of a large walnut, nestled under the bladder. Problems with the prostate can range from difficulty urinating to prostate cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men, the Mayo…
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A blood sugar level above 160 mg/dL can indicate that a patient has high blood sugar, a condition also referred to as hyperglycemia, explains the Joslin Diabetes Center, a leading diabetes research and clinical care organization in Boston. High blood…
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Hammer Strength training weight machines offer the safety of equipment without the cumbersome use and up-keep of selectorized weights. These machines enable you to easily add free-weight plates and most pieces allow you to train one limb at a time….
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Colds and the flu are both common respiratory viruses that are often mistaken for one another. Both are viral illnesses, although the viruses are different for each disease. Neither can be cured, but their symptoms can be treated and practicing…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, an individual has high triglyceride levels if the level of triglycerides in the bloodstream reaches 200 mg/dl or above. Symptoms of high triglyceride levels are obesity, type II diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure….
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November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Yohimbe bark is considered a natural herbal product, mostly found in the jungles of the Congo, as well as throughout Nigeria, states the Natural Herbs Guide. The yohimbe is a tree whose bark has long been used in Africa to…
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A hemorrhoid is the swelling and inflammation of veins around the anus or lower rectum. They may occur both internally and externally. Some causes of hemorrhoids include chronic constipation, pregnancy, aging, diarrhea and anal intercourse. Most hemorrhoids will heal spontaneously…
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