Overview In sports, everyone is looking for an edge that will let them run a little faster, jump a little higher, or in the case of softball, hit a little farther. In the past decade, a certain controversial practice has…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports infant botulism is the most common form of botulism in the United States, with approximately 75 cases occurring annually. Infant botulism occurs when a baby ingests the spores of the bacterium…
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1. Know Your Risk Factors Certain aspects of your medical and family history make you more likely to develop hay fever or allergic rhinitis. If you have a family history of hay fever, you have an increased chance of developing…
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November 19, 2013 Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms
Overview Your heart beats in a characteristic normal rhythm defined and identified by cardio-pulmonary function tests such as an electrocardiogram or ECG. Clinically identified abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias or abnormal electrical activity patterns in the heart, challenge your…
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Quinine is a medication that is used to treat malaria. Quinine is a naturally occurring plant substance that is native to South America. Currently, treatment of malaria is the only approved use of quinine by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Bodies lying on the beach or poolside in skimpy bathing suits soak up the sun every summer. Though these people worship the rays, regrettably, these ultra violet beams can severely assault unprotected skin. Sun damage can be extremely serious,…
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Overview Active breathing control, also referred to as the ABC breathing technique, can help to reduce blood pressure, relieve stress and reduce anxiety, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Rapid breathing in the upper chest signals fear and triggers other…
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November 19, 2013 About HIV Symptoms
Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that is spread through contact with contaminated blood or sexual fluids. This viral illness attacks the immune system, gradually reducing the body’s ability to fight infections. As the illness progresses it can…
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1. Fantastic Flaps If you want to do basic flaps in tap dance, the good news is that they’re relatively easy to learn. Flaps are one of the basic tap steps that even dancers as young as age three learn….
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Most women experience vaginal discharge at some point over the course of their lives. Some types of discharge are caused by normal bodily processes, while others can be a sign of infection. Abnormal vaginal discharge can generally be recognized by…
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Overview Cigarettes are hard to give up once you are addicted. It is a habit that is both physically and psychological difficult to break. This is especially true if you have smoked for a long time. Another factor that can…
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November 19, 2013 About Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer
Overview Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) is a heritable type of cancer that affects the digestive tract, most often the colon, as well as the endometrium, ovaries, brain, skin, liver or bile ducts, and the urinary tract. In the United…
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1. Head Gear When cycling, one should always wear a bicycle helmet. A helmet will protect your head in the event of a cycling accident. When you put on the bicycle helmet, make sure you put it on top of…
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Your inner thigh, or hip adductor, muscles are responsible for bringing your legs in toward your body’s midline. Expect them to work during almost any sideways motion, as well as movements made with your toes turned out. While aerobic exercise…
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The most nutritious foods are ones that provide your body with the greatest amount of nutrients for the number of calories it carries. Nutrients are necessary for people to consume because they provide the body with what they need to…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fruit juices, whether alone or blended into a smoothie, are a healthy and nutritious way to incorporate more fruit into your diet. Despite suggestions in recent years that fruit juice consumption might lead to obesity, a research team led by…
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A healthy spine’s curve is downward, but the disease scoliosis causes a sideways “S” or “C” shaped curvature of the spine. The term scoliosis translates in Greek to “crooked.” The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS)…
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November 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Breastfeeding as a Birth Control Method It can be confusing for new moms to choose birth control while breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is considered to be 98 percent effective as a method of birth control for up to six months…
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In 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 28,921 confirmed cases of Lyme disease and an additional 6,277 probable cases in the United States. Looking at the number of confirmed cases since 1994, Lyme disease…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Balance the 4 Bodies Macrobiotics is a holistic health system that focuses on balancing our 4 bodies: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental. Most of us are stronger in 1 or 2 of these bodies, but the goal is to…
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November 19, 2013 Exercises to Lose My Beer Belly
The colloquial term “beer belly” is used to refer to excess fat stored around the organs of the abdomen. While beer isn’t the only way to grow a beer belly–too many calories from any food or drink can cause them–beer…
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November 19, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Give Up Your Medical History When a pregnant woman has placenta previa, the placenta attaches itself to the lower part of the uterus either near or covering the cervix. This condition can cause heavy bleeding during pregnancy or delivery…
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Overview Some people believe that toxins in the gastrointestinal tract can cause colds, allergies, arthritis, poor circulation and fatigue, says Michael Picco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. They see the lemon water cleanse as a way to remove…
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A person’s ability to build strength and produce force does not diminish with age, according to a paper titled “The Importance of Strength Training for Seniors,” presented by Bruce W. Craig, Ph.D. Speed does seem to decrease with age, but…
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Overview A newborn’s body rapidly adapts to its new environment outside of the womb, as it moves from a water environment to an air environment. Its body instinctively begins to breathe air, eat, regulate body temperature and eliminate waste. The…
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Overview Gout, sometimes referred to as gouty arthritis, is caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. Uric acid is the end result of purine metabolism. Purines are a natural component of many foods. In excess, uric acid can…
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Silver has been used in many ways since ancient times to control infections and spoilage; even Hippocrates ground silver into powder and consumed it with water. Today, however, the relatively modern process of electrolysis must be used to make colloidal…
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An exercise ball is an effective way to add resistance and balance training to your workout. When choosing an exercise ball for your workout, you should pick one that is firm enough to sit on and large enough to allow…
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November 19, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Why Bread Goes Stale Depending on the kind of bread you buy, you’ve noticed bread stales or turns hard within 3 days. Bread goes stale because the starch in the bread crystallizes. This forces moisture out of the bread…
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When addressing domestic violence issues, the primary concerns generally involve providing help to the victim and removing the abuser from the home. In the immediacy of ensuring the physical safety of the parties involved, it is easy to overlook the…
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