November 26, 2013 Children's Health
Overview All babies cry, but uncontrollable and consistent crying in infants is referred to as colic, a fairly common condition affecting approximately two out of every ten newborn babies. Although the condition can be very stressful for parents and caregivers,…
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Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 41 percent of kids between 7 and 17 years old and 17.4 percent of adults swim recreationally at least six times annually. It cites swimming as the third most popular…
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1. Go With Your Gut With an autism spectrum disorder, the signs are very subtle at first, and many pediatricians brush them off as late development or just quirks. Parents, however, spot the problem early on. Instead of taking the…
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Exercise DVDs are a great option for people who are short on time, have work schedules that do not correlate with a gym schedule, or would simply prefer to work out in the comfort of their own home. Options range…
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1. Exercise for Flabby Frequent Fliers Just because you travel, it doesn’t meant that you have to be as soft and mushy as the pillow in the hotel room. There are ways to keep in shape that don’t involve a…
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November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Babies can enter the world in one of several ways. Since babies don’t have much say in the matter, the decision for which delivery option is best falls to his mother, or, more often, to his mother’s medical practitioner. The…
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Alcohol withdrawal refers to the symptoms that occur when alcohol-dependent persons stop drinking. Normally, the brain balances signals that excite and depress the brain. Alcohol alters this balance, depressing the brain. Over time, the brain adjusts, producing more substances that…
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Women have some of the same risk factors for alcoholism as men, but certain life experiences may affect women more than men. Women may turn to alcohol to gain control over their lives, deal with medical or psychological conditions facing…
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November 26, 2013 Senior Health
Currently, there is no cure for dementia. According to the University of California-San Francisco, the goal of medication treatment with this population is to slow the neurodegenerative progression of the disease, address accompanying erratic or impulsive behavioral issues, and essentially…
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November 26, 2013 How Many Different Kinds of Push Ups Are There?
Push ups are a common and popular bodyweight upper-body exercise. There many push up variations, all of which affect the body in different ways. Part of their popularity stems from the fact that you can perform push ups virtually anywhere….
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Overview Getting rid of a jelly belly is a popular goal for both men and women. Whether you’re trying to lose extra weight or simply looking to tone up, the stomach area is often the object of much misery among…
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1. Prevention Plan Preventing diarrhea may be as simple as identifying the root of your problem. If you suffer from bouts of diarrhea after eating at a restaurant, for example, pay attention to the foods you eat there. Diarrhea may…
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November 26, 2013 Women's Health
Overview The fruit of agnus castus is scientifically proven to help common symptoms associated with the female reproductive system. Native to Northern Africa and Southern Europe, it can grow in 20 U.S. states from California to Florida. Some states, including…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A steam distillation method is used to extract tea tree oil from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant. This pungent smelling oil contains anti-bacterial properties that defeat antibiotic resistant bacterium. Originally used in Australia, tea tree oil is…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The best laid plans of losing weight are often followed by frustration when your goals aren’t met as quickly as you’d like. If this happens, your goals may be unrealistic, so you need to reevaluate your plan. View healthy food…
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Overview Russians and most Europeans have used kettlebell training for more than 200 years for strength and power conditioning. This old training method is gaining popularity among fitness professionals, martial artists, and athletes today as more people become educated and…
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Colon cleansers refer to supplements sold to help remove toxins from the colon and intestinal tract. The ingredients in the supplement work as a laxative and help you produce multiple bowel movements to remove waste. It is believed by proponents…
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1. Comprising the Quadricep Muscle Trainers, athletes and sports enthusiasts frequently talk about the quadricep muscle of the front lateral part of the leg. The quadriceps or “quads” are so called because they’re made up of four inter-working muscles. One…
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Colon cleansing supplements are products used to stimulate bowel movements, and are purported by advocates to remove unhealthy toxins from the body. Products are available over the counter at most retail pharmacies. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, the body…
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1. Portable Pectoral Exercises Chest fly exercises are convenient. They’re an easy way to work the pectoral muscles without needing a barbell or in some cases even a weightlifting bench. Unlike machines that take up a lot of space and…
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Jaundice is a condition experienced to some degree by most newborns due an immature liver’s inability to filter bilirubin. The byproduct of broken down red blood cells, increased bilirubin is common in newborn babies and generally does not require treatment….
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Your shoulders, or deltoids, are made up of three major and numerous minor muscles. Your anterior, medial and posterior deltoids make up the front, side and back of your shoulders respectively, and are responsible for gross movements such as shoulder…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Believe it or not, cholesterol isn’t bad. Some of it is necessary for your body to function. When cholesterol levels are too high (or too low in the case of good cholesterol) problems occur. These aren’t small problems either–they’re bodily…
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Overview Chef Boyardee is a brand of canned pasta products that includes spaghetti and meatballs. It began production in the 1920s and ConAgra Foods has owned the Chef Boyardee brand since 2000, according to the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Serving…
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Colon cleansing is a therapy suggested for removing toxins from the intestinal tract. A colon cleanse can be done with an enema, which uses a device to flush water through the rectum; over-the-counter or prescription oral laxatives; herbal teas; or…
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Overview Fitness in the military is based on preparing a service member for combat. The military is not trying to create incredible athletes or provide service members with ripped abs. Physical and mental stress is put to the highest degree…
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November 26, 2013 Gentle Neck Exercises
The average employed person works about 7.6 hours each day, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether that job is working on a computer in an office or doing heavy lifting in a warehouse, neck strain and pain…
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Banaba is used as a folk medicine. It has ellagic acid derivatives, which is a phytochemical found in many plants that acts as an antioxidant. It also has substances that are possible glucose transport enhancers, tannins, several amino acids and…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If the mojo is just so-so, there are many supplements that can help. Vitamin supplements or dietary changes can make a big difference in libido, especially when there is a deficiency. While a good multivitamin can provide a back-up, fresh…
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Proper breathing helps your heart, keeps your lungs clear, empowers your brain and all organs with oxygen and expels your most common waste product, carbon dioxide. This helps regulate your body’s acid/base balance. Breathing properly means breathing deeply–with good posture…
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