The National Institute of Health (NIH) indicates that nearly 15 percent of the American population has some form of learning disorder. Learning disabilities are considered neurological disorders and do not measure a person’s intelligence, rather, the disability affects how a…
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1. Make Walking With Children Important Children and walking may not seem like a natural partnership, but walking with your children is a great way to talk to them about their day without phones, email and chores getting in the…
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Overview Major depressive disorder is the most common diagnosis that reflects the sadness and despair of someone experiencing depression. However, a clinician must evaluate symptoms carefully because several other diagnoses exist that might prove more appropriate. Depressed feelings may result…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that approximately every 25 seconds, someone in America will have some type of heart disease event. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, about one…
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A foot drop refers to a variety of conditions that lead to the inability to dorsiflex the foot and big toe. The term dorsiflex, in relation to ankle movement, refers to when the top of the foot is brought closer…
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The sinuses are air-filled spaces attached to your nasal cavity. Their soft-tissue walls can easily become inflamed and irritated due to allergens, environmental factors, or the common cold. When the sinuses are irritated, they can swell and overproduce mucus, which…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Maintaining hair length is an arduous and frustrating task for many women of color who have highly textured hair. Although hair grows at an average of six inches per year, black or highly textured hair tends to grow slower….
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November 19, 2013 Breast Enhancement Supplements
Herbal supplements are a popular but controversial method for increasing breast size in women. Mayo Clinic internist, Sandhya Pruthi, warns that scientists have not yet evaluated the safety or efficacy of over-the-counter breast-enhancing products. In theory, herbal breast enhancers work…
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November 19, 2013 Senior Health
The skin is the body’s largest organ. As people age, their skin changes and becomes thinner. Thinner skin may result in more frequent skin tears and bruises and can even lead to more serious problems such as ulcers and infections….
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Cycling is a non-impact activity appropriate for all fitness levels, but it requires some basic gear to get started. No matter what style of riding you’re into–road, off-road, triathlons, commuting, studio cycling classes or just for fun–you need a bike…
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A simple fitness mat offers the basis for a host of exercises that can be performed to strengthen the muscles surrounding the hip. Lateral raising of the leg, which means bringing it out to the side away from the body,…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Often going by the name of “water pills,” diuretics are a class of medications prescribed for high blood pressure. They lower the blood pressure by helping your body get rid of excessive water and salt through the urine for a…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are 13 vitamins your body needs in order to grow and develop normally, some of which directly influence hair growth. If you have been experiencing an increase of hairs flowing down the drain, you may need hair loss vitamins…
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November 19, 2013 Abnormal Eye Pressure
Overview Abnormal eye pressure is also referred to as an increase in intraocular pressure or ocular hypertension. According to the International Glaucoma Association’s Information Service, increased pressure in the eye multiplies a person’s risk for developing glaucoma. The American Optometric…
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A virus that damages the liver, hepatitis C passes from person to person through contaminated blood. The Mayo Clinic notes that the most common transmission method of hepatitis C is shared needle use, such as from drug use. About 4.1…
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November 19, 2013 Find Balance
1. Deal With Your Feelings Finding out that your pregnancy is considered high risk comes with a wide range of emotions. Dealing with these emotions is necessary so you can enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible. Some women blame…
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1. Strengthen Your Immune System Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system begins to attack your body. There are over 80 autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and pernicious anemia. Although treatments for these…
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According to the National Stroke Association, strokes are the third leading cause of death and disability in the United States, while 80% are preventable. A stroke is when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing damage and brain cell…
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November 19, 2013 Women's Health
Overview A wildflower that grows throughout North America, evening primrose has been used for both its food and medicinal value for centuries. Native Americans would eat the boiled root and use the leads to treat bruises and hemorrhoids. Today, the…
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Overview Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. It’s characterized by inflammation deep within the lining of the intestinal tract. The inflammation can become so intense that it results in the development of ulcers along the…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
While the thighs and stomach are the areas that most people gain weight first, losing fat in both areas can be accomplished through diet and exercise. You should begin eating a diet that contains more vegetables, lean proteins and water…
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November 19, 2013 Alternative Medicines for Hypertension
Hypertension is a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg. There has been much controversy over how effective many natural therapies are for hypertension; however, the Seventh Report (2003) of the Joint National Committee on the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The National Institute of Health lists 13 vitamins that your body uses for various functions in the body including metabolism, free radical defense, vision and calcification of bones. Vitamins are found in all food groups, including meat, vegetables, fruit,…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bodybuilding is a difficult sport, requiring meticulous planning and execution. According to Mauro Di Pasquale, M.D., author of “The Metabolic Diet,” a successful diet calls for careful attention to calories, nutrient ratios and timing. For most bodybuilders, the demands…
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Comprising the spinal column are bones called vertebrae, which are separated by soft spongy discs that aid in movement and absorb shock. Discs have two parts–a tough and fibrous outer layer called the annulus, and a soft jellylike center portion…
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November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Chemotherapy and radiation are cancer treatments with side effects that can affect your nutrition status and your ability to recover and heal properly. The effectiveness of prescribing vitamins to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation is a controversial topic, according…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne sufferers usually start with topical preparations to fight their pimples. Sometimes these creams, gels and lotions don’t work well enough, even at prescription strength. There are oral medication options to take the fight against acne to the next level…
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Alcohol detox can be dangerous and even deadly. Individuals who drink regularly may experience withdrawal symptoms after a period of abstinence. These symptoms vary in severity depending on how long a person has been a drinker, his frequency of alcohol…
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Dizziness can include feeling light headed, faint, weak, off balance or that the room is spinning. It can be temporary, such as when you are sick with a cold or flu, or as a part of motion sickness. In most…
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November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Liposuction has become “commonplace” in American culture and is considered minor surgery, since it is often conducted as a day surgical procedure in an outpatient clinic. However, surgical setting and public familiarity with liposuction does not eliminate the fact that…
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