November 23, 2013 Children's Health
Overview In most families with multiple children, the first child initially receives the most attention and continues to have more privileges than her siblings. The last child, or the “baby of the family,” tends to get away with a lot…
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The aloe vera plant is a desert plant indigenous to South Africa that is used to help heal maladies that include burns, insect bites, various skin conditions and constipation. Consuming aloe vera juice or applying it topically is a potent…
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Vary your arm program to tone and strengthen your shoulder, bicep and triceps muscles by incorporating a change the amount of resistance, a change in the type of resistance you use and how much volume (the total number of reps…
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November 23, 2013 Women's Health
1. Use Gestational Age In early pregnancy, the use of ultrasound can effectively and accurately determine one’s estimated pregnancy due date. An obstetrician can use ultrasound to visualize a fetus as early as 5 to 6 weeks into a mother’s…
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Massage therapy has been used to treat all kinds of health problems for more than 5,000 years, according to Emory University’s Center for Women at Emory. Massage therapists use their hands, forearms, elbows and sometimes other body parts to manipulate…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Salicyclic acid is a chemical naturally found in plants that helps protect the plants against bacterial and fungal infections. Salicyclic acid is also the pain-relieving ingredient found in aspirin, and a primary ingredient in many over-the-counter acne medications. According to…
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Otosclerosis is a condition of the middle ear in which there is abnormal bone growth. This growth affects the innermost bone called the stapes. The stapes gets fixed and hence the transmission of sound to the inner ear is affected….
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The sinuses are a sensitive cavity, located directly in the middle of the head. When the sinus cavity is irritated by allergens, sickness or an infection, it responds with inflammation and swelling, according to the Mayo Clinic. This leads to…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks can affect men as well as women and vary in their severity. While some people may not be bothered by stretch marks, they are a great cosmetic concern for many. Once they have developed, they will gradually fade…
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Overview Abdominal muscles, sometimes called stomach muscles, run down the front and across the sides of the abdomen. They work together with your back to support lifting and are involved in twisting motions. When you injure a stomach muscle, the…
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Resistance bands don’t just lend themselves to creative applications–they demand them. “Conventional” resistance band exercises require you to tie knots in the bands, shut the bands in doors or loop them around sturdy pieces of furniture. Yet there’s a lot…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a processed sweetener and food preservative made from cornstarch. Unlike other sugar additives, HFCS delays the expiration date of most foods for a low price, while still maintaining a great taste. Unfortunately, the tastier…
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1. Don’t Play the Blame Game Financial hardship can come by surprise, or be a slow, building up process. There is no point blaming each other. As equal partners, it is fair to say that each partner had a role…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Ayurvedic practitioners in India have been using head massage to treat illnesses for 5,000 years, according to MassageTherapy.com. Head and scalp massage is a simple, relaxing and affordable method of addressing many of your head- and scalp-related health complaints, and…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Liver spots, also known as sun spots or age spots, are flat spots with a brown, gray or black color. They are most common in individuals over the age of 40 and occur as a result of sun exposure….
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Regular physical activity can have a positive affect on your child’s physical, mental and social development. Fitness plans, if process-oriented, can give your child self-confidence, expand her social network and yield important health benefits. According to the American Academy of…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As you get older, you might begin to notice wrinkles or lines and creases in your face. This typically is associated with the aging process but also can arise prematurely because of other factors, such as the environment and lifestyle…
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With its fresh citrus scent, lemongrass essential oil provides a refreshing aromatic note whenever used. Most often grown in India, Brazil and tropical areas in central Africa, aromatherapist Patricia Davis writes in her book, “Aromatherapy: An A-Z” that the plant…
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1. The Problem Pink eye or conjunctivitis gets its name from the pink coloring that the eye membranes takes on. The transparent coverings or membranes of the eyes are susceptible to many different viruses, bacteria and allergies in the air….
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The scaphoid is a bone in the wrist that is the most frequently fractured of the carpal bones. Due to the anatomy of the blood supply to the bone, a fracture is capable of disrupting blood supply, resulting in necrosis…
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November 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You can keep your weight under control by eating — not skipping — breakfast every day. The National Institutes of Health report that you are less likely to overeat later when your body gets the nutrients it needs in the…
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Overview Bone spurs are the result of the body laying down extra bony tissue on the edges of bones. In most cases these spurs are formed at the periphery of joints. Bone spurs can form on the calcaneus bone, which…
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The Columbia University Medical Center describes the heart as a muscle about the size of a fist. It is located in the chest behind the sternum and the ribs, which protect the heart. This muscle is actually a pump with…
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Lymphoma is a cancer that develops from the cells of the immune system, such as B cells, T cells, or precursor cells that ultimately develop into B or T cells. B and T cells attack germs that invade the body…
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Overview Weight loss only occurs when you expend more calories than you consume. Therefore, it does not matter what method or tools you use for physical activity. As long as you are moving, you are burning calories. However, free weights…
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November 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As a part of the body’s cooling system, perspiration protects the body from heat induced illness and harm. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that special variations of sweat glands in the ears produce ear wax, a type of perspiration…
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November 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The National Institute of Child Health and Development estimates that 500,000 American men have a vasectomy each year. Vasectomy is a birth control method that prevents the sperm developed in the testicles from exiting the urethra. To block the sperm,…
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1. Bust the Sugar Although your doctor might not prescribe food as a way to treat fungal infections, you can certainly cut certain foods out of your diet and include others to help get rid of the yeast and fungal…
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Methadone hydrochloride is a synthetic opiate drug that has several legitimate uses, one of which is treating moderate to severe pain. However, it is most known for its therapeutic role in addiction detoxification and methadone maintenance programs (MMP), especially for…
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The New York Times Health Guide reports that multiple sclerosis is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the covering that protects nerve cells. This causes nerve impulses to slow down or stop, resulting in central nervous system symptoms. This…
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