A variety of exercises can help you evoke the relaxation response, a trainable process that leaves your body feeling refreshed. The stress-eradicating benefits of meditation, yoga and dance are popular primarily because they don’t require special equipment or classes. The…
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1. Practice, Practice, Practice The best way to strengthen muscles for bowling is to get out there and bowl. Bowling is a sport where both the mind and body need to work together to get the best result. Most of…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A gluten-free diet involves avoiding the protein gluten found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. This nutritional plan proves especially beneficial for individuals with gastrointestinal problems, irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease, as it can help to reduce…
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1. Be in Good Health to Practice Power Yoga Yoga is an ancient and effective practice for both meditation and exercise. Although yoga originated in India, it has become a favorite pastime for Westerners over the past 50 years; however,…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The brown spots on your legs are called age spots. The No. 1 cause of age spots is too much exposure to the sun. What causes age spots is a decrease in the amount of hormones your body produces….
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The American Lung Society lists several smoking cessation programs that will put you well on your way to making a change you won’t regret. Nicotine Replacement Therapy Nicotine replacement therapy, or NRT, replaces cigarettes with a less harmful alternative, allowing…
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Overview The popular P90X DVD workout series promises to get you “ripped” in 90 days. In addition to the DVDs that involve an intense series of workouts based on the concept of “muscle confusion,” P90X also offers a nutrition plan…
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Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, chocolate, weight-loss pills and many other foods and medications. Although caffeine can boost alertness, reduce drowsiness and enhance your physical performance, it carries the risk of unpleasant side effects if consumed in excess….
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Consumers spend millions of dollars every year trying to become acne-free. Severe acne can cause permanent scars and discoloration of the skin. Fortunately, a wide variety of acne products are available to consumers both over-the-counter and by prescription. Do not…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A critical nutrient found in every cell in the body, choline is especially important for pregnant women. Without enough choline, homocysteine levels rise and can become toxic to the developing fetus. Only 10 percent of Americans get enough choline…
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Daily stresses and spending too much time at the computer are common reasons for that uncomfortable tightening you might feel in your neck or back. Fortunately, there are many exercises that can help you stretch those muscles and relieve the…
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The criteria for a substance abuse disorder as set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) includes the repeated use of a substance for 12 straight months…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calcium is abundantly present in your bones along with phosphates. This mineral also proves necessary to the body for muscle contraction, blood clotting and proper functioning of the nervous system. Your body has to maintain calcium in the blood at…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Men and women alike often remove hair from certain body areas. Just about every man has removed hair from his face at one time or another, and some women have as well. Removing hair from the legs and the armpits…
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Sinus drainage occurs when the sinus cavity secretes excess mucus, commonly due to allergies, the common cold or sinus infections. Sinus drainage manifests itself as either a runny nose or postnasal drip, which is a condition where the sinuses drain…
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Up to 30% of adults experience hay fever—sneezing, itching eyes and nose and watery or stuffy noses—each year, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. A smaller portion of these people experience these and other, more severe…
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1. Get Permission First Talk to your physician before beginning any exercise program during pregnancy. Even if you worked out regularly before becoming pregnant, discuss your workout routine with your doctor at your first prenatal appointment. Light exercise is recommended…
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November 21, 2013 Women's Health
Yeast infections prove quite common amongst women. The American Pregnancy Association (APA) points out that such infections can actually become even more common during pregnancy than at any other time in a woman’s life. A yeast infection can cause a…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
We don’t often think of exercising our face muscles during an exercise routine. However, doing so can have an anti-aging effect on the skin by toning the muscles. Facial exercises can also help strengthen the jaw, cheeks, tongue and lips…
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The American Lung Association reports that nearly 23 million Americans have asthma. This disorder is sometimes called reactive airway disease, a name that describes the underlying problem during an asthma attack. A variety of environmental triggers from allergies to emotional…
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Doing shoulder exercises will accomplish two things for young baseball players. It will loosen up the small muscles that support the shoulder and help them get ready to throw each day. Additionally, it will help young people get in the…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. The Heartbeat of the Hawaiian People To do hula dancing, you have to understand how it came to be. The Polynesians that started coming to the Hawaiian Islands in the fifth century originated the hula dance. Of course, legend…
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Overview Backyard trampolines can be great fun and provide good exercise, but based on the statistical evidence of the dangers involved, several prominent medical organizations discourage their use. If you decide to have a backyard trampoline, you should be aware…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As if being a teenager weren’t hard enough, this time of life is also when acne emerges, adding to the sensation of being uncomfortable in one’s own skin. Using a few types of treatments is a good approach to dealing…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If your goal is to help your family eat healthier meals, you need to get your husband on board and setting a good example for your children. Ease into the transition by serving your husband’s favorites in healthier ways so…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Deception is a cream formulated to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles. According to Amazing Emu Oil, the British company that distributes Deception, tiny silicon particles are absorbed by the wrinkles and reflect light in the same way a…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. You Are What You Eat When you say it out loud, it’s hard to believe. Our generation actually sprays poison on the vegetables we eat. But more Americans are now choosing to eat organic vegetables, which are grown without…
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November 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With more than 50 million Americans suffering from diabetes, pre-diabetes or hearth disease, the emphasis on controlling blood sugar levels is tantamount to maintaining health. Because it becomes more difficult to metabolize glucose as we age from increased sensitivity…
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The stomach flu is not related to the seasonal influenza viruses. Stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis results from viruses that can infect the digestive tract. The Mayo Clinic explains that these viruses can become contracted through the ingestion of contaminated…
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November 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Interpersonal skills include thoughts, emotions and feelings that occur within each one of us that affect the way we interact with other people, according to the North Carolina State University Counseling Center. Learning and developing people skills proves essential to…
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