November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, to reap the health benefits of exercise, engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity for a minimum of three days a week. You can do moderately intense weight training,…
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1. Visual Symptoms of Eye Herpes When diagnosing eye herpes, a doctor can begin his diagnosis by completing a visual examination of the infected eye. Eye herpes is very noticeable in most patients. The symptoms of eye herpes include swelling…
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One aspect of Asian martial arts that caught the attention of people in the United States during the post-World War II era was the fact that many of the arts featured blows with the open hand. Contrary to Western boxing,…
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The American Fitness Professionals & Associates organization touts outdoor exercise as an important part of your exercise routine. Participating in outdoor exercise can help you reconnect with the natural world, improve your fitness, integrate your mind and body, and rejuvenate…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The word “diet” has two similar but distinct definitions. The word either refers to what food and drink a person consumes, or it can be an organized regimen of eating and drinking designed to help a person control his…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Maintaining healthy body weight is important to a teen’s physical and emotional health, as it decreases risk for certain diseases and supports positive body image and self-esteem. Ideal weight loss strategies for teens should provide adequate nutrition and physical activity…
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1. Go With a Beginner Wrist Support When you go to buy bowling wrist supports, you can always start with a beginner wrist support and see how it works with your throw. If you see improvement in the way you…
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November 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Have a Family Meeting Schedule a family meeting where you can all sit down and talk about what it is you want to do. Brainstorm places and events and make sure everyone has a say. Talk about food, hotels,…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Dr. Robert Atkins’ diet has four phases. The principle of the diet is that carbohydrates cause significant weight gain by elevating blood sugar, so weight loss can be gained by primarily eating high-fat, high-protein fish, meats and poultry. During…
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Silver has been used for many centuries to treat ailments such as diabetes, arthritis, general fatigue, as well as flus and the common cold. Colloidal silver is a homeopathic nutritional supplement composed of nano-sized silver particles, in very small increments,…
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What do lifting a heavy barbell, returning a tennis serve, jogging on the treadmill and bending down to pick up your kid all have in common? They all use your core muscles. The muscles in your core help stabilize your…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Asian ginseng, like American ginseng, gets its therapeutic power from ginsenosides, active chemical compounds that may promote mental and physical well-being, speed up recovery from illnesses and treat medical conditions, including erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure and menopausal symptoms, according…
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Over 1 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. A common and effective treatment option is chemotherapy, which is the use of chemical agents designed to kill the rapidly dividing cancer cells….
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Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E, a fat soluble vitamin that eliminates free radicals from the bloodstream. Free radicals can destroy cells throughout the body and speed the effects of aging on the skin. Nutros.com, a nutritional information…
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1. Healthy Holiday Barbecue Nothing makes Father’s Day, Independence Day or a weekend pool party more fun than a barbecue–and we here at LIVESTRONG.COM want to share some of our tips and recipes to make your holiday barbecue a healthy…
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November 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview When the mother’s egg is initially fertilized by the father’s sperm, it is referred to as a zygote. This single cell develops into a ball of cells called the blastocyst, and then an embryo over the following two weeks….
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Processing the Processes When comparing brown rice to white rice, you’ll find one very important difference–processing. Rice companies, in an effort to give the consumer what they want and not what their body needs, brought to market a product…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss occurs when the amount of calories consumed is less than the amount of calories burned. A daily reduction of 500 calories is recommended for a weekly weight loss of one pound. Subtle changes in daily eating habits can…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy eating means balancing what kinds of foods your teen eats so he is well-nourished, healthy, strong and energetic, according to Young Women’s Health. Teens who eat nutritious meals are better able to maintain healthy weight levels, get the needed…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Bacteria are microorganisms found on our skin, in the air, under the soil and even in the food we eat. Bacterial strains that occur in our food can be either harmless, beneficial, or pathogenic. “Probiotics” are beneficial bacteria found in…
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Workout DVDs offer an alternative way to exercise at home without the gym. You can find workout videos for almost any genre of fitness. Some examples are kickboxing, strength training, Pilates and even yoga. They are a great way to…
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1. Get a Veggie Edge Many people may control hypertension with diet. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a sustained blood pressure reading greater than 140/90. Your blood pressure goes up and down during the day for many reasons: Physical exertion,…
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Colitis is an inflammation of the colon, which is part of your large intestine. Lymphocytic colitis, according to the Mayo Clinic, gets its name because in this kind of colitis, lymphocytes — specialized white blood cells — are present in…
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Although it makes sense to look for the cause of your knee pain in your knee or around your shin if it hurts that may not be the right approach. In an article in the “National Strength and Conditioning Association…
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Burdock is a common weed that has powerful medicinal properties. It grows abundantly in the central and eastern areas of the United States and has a tapering root. The root from burdock’s first year’s growth is what is used for…
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November 23, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) was pioneered in the 1990s by neurosurgeons Benabid, Pollak, and Gao, et al., as a means to provide relief from Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms related to degeneration of body movements and tremor activity. A startling…
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Diabetes mellitus occurs when a group of metabolic diseases that affect insulin secretion, says “Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing” by Linda Williams and Paula Hopper. Insulin affects the blood glucose, commonly referred to as blood sugar, and the balance of glucose…
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1. Plan Fun Activities One way to handle kids’ sleepovers is to make sure the kids have something to do. If you have a group of kids over and don’t plan the activities, they are sure to find their own…
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35 million people develop sinus infections in the U.S., according to Doctor Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and throat doctor in California. The Mayo Clinic claims that a chronic sinus infection includes any sinus infection that lasts for more…
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1. Be Emotionally Ready for Marriage Marriage is typically undertaken as a lifetime commitment to another human being. Marriage for many is a huge step and takes a considerable amount of psychological and emotional growth. Getting ready for marriage means…
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