November 18, 2013 Asperger's Symptoms in Toddlers
Asperger disorder (known as “Asperger’s”) is considered to be one of the autism spectrum disorders. This term is used to encompass a group of developmental disorders that have similar symptoms of abnormal communication, social interaction and behavior. Patients with Asperger’s…
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Overview Ashwagandha is also known as Withania somnifera and Indian Winter Cherry. It’s a shrub cultivated in North America as well as India, and its roots have been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thousands of years. This member of the…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that afflicts an estimated 3 to 5 percent of all American children, according to Wrong Diagnosis. Children and adults with ADHD have hyperactivity or deficits in attention or some combination…
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Running is a popular sport and pastime for many people. Although running will improve your fitness, a variety of exercises will make you fitter for running. Because running is a high-impact activity, it can put a lot of stress on…
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November 18, 2013 Senior Health
Boswellia, more commonly known as Indian frankincense, is an oil obtained by tapping resin from Boswellia serrata trees. Boswellia is included in some types of incense, perfume and aromatic oils. It also is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional…
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Pitching is perhaps the most visible and vital defensive skill of the game of softball. It is the start of every defensive play and the first chance for the defense to make an out. It takes skill, practice and knowledge…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Green Smoothies Diet is a low-calorie diet that is based on consuming homemade vegetable and fruit based smoothies for optimum health. Other whole, unprocessed, natural foods are encouraged as part of this plan. The diet includes three separate…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks and pregnancy tend to go hand and hand. As a woman’s stomach expands, the skin gets stretched beyond its normal capacity, leading to what is known medically as striae. In the center layer of skin known as…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Building fast muscle size takes hard work and determination. You have to make smart decisions every time you eat, and you also have to work out on a regular basis. For muscles to grow, they must be stressed with…
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With issues such as global warming being moved to the forefront of concerns for many households, many people are trying to do whatever they can to live a “green” life. Living green consists of living your life while impacting the…
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Almost every muscle in your upper and lower arms works to either flex or extend the elbow joint. The largest, strongest movers are the triceps brachii in the back of your upper arm, the biceps brachii and brachialis in the…
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November 18, 2013 Home Remedies for Sinus Pressure Headaches
Sinus pressure headaches are commonly the result of sinusitis (sinus infection) due to swollen sinus membranes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sinus pressure may cause pain in the eyes, the inner ear, in the cheeks and throughout the head. Although…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview According to KidsHealth.org, a website of the Nemours Foundation, acne affects approximately 80 percent of preteens and teens. An estimated 17 million people in the United States have acne—this includes adults too. Acne occurs when pores become engorged with…
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November 18, 2013 Children's Health
Acne is a dermatological condition that is most common in teens. However, acne can affect people of any age, including infants. Acne affects approximately 40 to 50 million Americans, reports the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While there isn’t any…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Reducing belly fat is good for your health as well as appearance. An excess of fat in the stomach may be an indication of visceral fat, fat that is deep inside, surrounding the body’s organs. According to the Mayo Clinic…
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Overview Collection agencies may use your credit report as leverage to encourage you to make a payment. Collection accounts on your report hurt your score and cause problems when you apply for new accounts. You may be able to remove…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Know what you’re dealing with before starting any treatment for brown spots on your legs. Many spots are completely harmless, but the Mayo Clinic warns that brown spots with darker speckles could be a warning sign of melanoma–the most serious…
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November 18, 2013 How to Use a Heart Monitor for Cycling
Overview Cyclists use heart rate monitors to determine workout intensity. Knowledge of current heart rate will allow the cyclist to stay within a specific training zone designated for a particular workout. It is a much more accurate gauge of intensity…
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1. See a Sex Therapist If you’re basically healthy, get regular erections in your sleep and have normal lab results, chances are that your erectile dysfunction is due to psychological factors, such as performance anxiety, relationship issues or a mood…
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November 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
To understand glycemic load (GL), you must understand glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index measures the effect of carbohydrate-rich foods on blood sugar. A food with a high GI has a greater effect on the blood sugar. The body’s glycemic…
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November 18, 2013 About Homocysteine
Overview Homocysteine is an amino acid, a building block of protein, formed as a result of methionine metabolism. According to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, methionine, an essential amino acid, must be derived from the diet. In healthy individuals,…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your facial nerve, which is also referred to as cranial nerve VII, is responsible for controlling the movement of the muscles within your face. Facial nerve damage, a condition sometimes called facial nerve palsy, can occur as the result of…
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1. Understand Your Impotence If you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction, the first thing you need to do is see your doctor. That way, he can help you determine what’s causing it. As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and there will…
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Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm, according to the Cleveland Clinic. During atrial fibrillation, many different impulses rapidly fire at once, causing a very fast, chaotic rhythm in the atria. The treatment goals consist of restoring the…
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Huffing is a term used to describe the abuse of chemical inhalants. Inhalant users typically huff, sniff or bag a specific inhalant, such as spray paint, gasoline, hair spray or cleaning fluids, through the mouth or nose in order to…
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November 18, 2013 Sauna or Steam Room: Which Is Better?
Overview If you’re in the mood for some pampering, step into a steam room or sauna. Although they offer similar benefits and some people use the words interchangeably, steam rooms and saunas create two different environments. Neither environment is necessarily…
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Radiation–also called ionizing radiation–is a form of energy. There are several natural sources of radiation, such as sunlight and sound waves. Synthetic or man-made radiation can be found in medical or industrial products, such as X-rays, cancer treatments or nuclear…
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November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Pimples, a hallmark of the skin condition acne vulgaris, are as widespread as they are inconvenient. The inflamed bumps blemish the complexions of up to 50 million people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Despite…
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Spending a long time sitting in a cramped airplane chair can cause pain and discomfort, and potentially lead to a serious condition known as deep vein thrombosis, according to the National Institutes of Health. Make sure your body is moving…
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November 18, 2013 Alcohol for Acne
Overview Alcohol is an acne-fighting ingredient that shows up on the labels of many over-the-counter skincare products, especially teen-targeted toners and pads used to degrease and disinfect blemish-prone skin. Alcohol is extremely drying and can cause more irritation than other…
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