November 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Allergies represent an overreaction of your body’s immune system to an irritant such as pollen, dust mites, cat and dog dander, mold and stinging insects. Exposure to an allergen sets off a reaction that produces histamines, chemicals that cause intense…
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1. Prevent Heart Disease The best way to avoid a heart attack or artery blockage is to prevent it from ever happening. While diet plays a huge part in maintaining a healthy heart, there is no substitute for cardiovascular exercise….
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. Though the condition usually resolves by itself, according to the National Institutes of Health, it is frequently treated with an antibiotic because of the risk of complications such…
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Medical doctors in the U.S. hold an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and an M.D. degree earned through a four-year course of graduate study in an accredited school of medicine. After medical school, medical doctors enter a period of postgraduate training in…
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Overview A sprain is the stretching or tearing of a ligament (fibrous tissue that holds bones together) and a sprain is the stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common location of…
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November 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you color, blow dry, straighten or perm your hair frequently, your hair may become damaged, frizzy and dry. Your roots may feel more oily or greasy than the ends of your hair because the new hair that grows in…
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1. What’s VZV? Varicella-zoster virus–sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Use the everyday name of “chicken pox” and it doesn’t sound quite as bad. But be prepared; this childhood illness turns households upside down. Symptoms go away without treatment in a week…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Actaea racemosa, also known as Cimicifuga racemosa and having the common name black cohosh, is a flowering wild plant and a member of the buttercup family. Black cohosh root has been used traditionally to treat unpleasant symptoms of menopause, and…
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November 17, 2013 Different Stages of AIDS
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation states that whereas most illnesses are straightforward, HIV behaves with great subtlety. The University of California, San Francisco explains that from the moment it infects a person, HIV begins to neutralize his immune system by…
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Your face and body skin can develop inflammation from moisture loss due to allergies, sunburn, windburn or chronic skin condition “triggers.” While the cause varies, the result is tender, painful, and itchy, sensitive skin. Some chronic problems can’t be cured,…
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1. Patience is a Virtue Base Stealing begins with patience. Do not attempt to steal the base until you gain a proper comfort level with the pitchers timing to the plate. To gain this comfort level, get a big enough…
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November 17, 2013 Types of Yoga Exercises
Yoga classes are generally broken down into three components: pranyama (breathing), asana (poses) and dhyana (meditation). According to “Dorland’s Medical Dictionary for Health Care Consumers,” asana is defined as postures used to achieve balance, promote physical health and attain mental…
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1. A Simple Lesson in Skin Structure Skin is made up of three layers, the epidermis or outer layer of the skin, the dermis, or midsection of the skin and the subcutis, or the underlying layer of the skin. The…
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November 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are a variety of ways for you to improve your hair-growing capabilities. Getting the proper nutrition, including getting adequate amounts of protein and iron, is one of the natural remedies you can use to make your hair grow and…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vending machines often contain candy bars, soft drinks and other unhealthful snacks. Unfortunately, long car trips and busy work schedules make it necessary for some people to eat vending machine snacks on occasion. Some vending machines do contain healthful options…
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Having a flabby body can take a toll on your self-esteem. If you have excess flab in your stomach, you are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems, according to the Mayo Clinic. A…
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The hip flexor muscles flex your hip joints, pulling your knees upward and bringing your legs and trunk toward each other. They are used during walking, running, kicking and many other activities. Hip flexor muscles include the iliopsoas, rectus femoris,…
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November 17, 2013 About the Disease Tuberculosis
Overview Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tuberculosis is one of the world’s most deadly diseases with over 9…
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Cialis is a prescription medication used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. This medication is supplied in pill form. Its mechanism of action is the dilation of blood vessels in the penis, which allow for the adequate…
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Overview Aromatherapy has been a healing art form that dates back to Ancient Egypt. In her book, “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox describes the use of aromatherapy by the Ancient Greeks, Babylonians and Romans to heal certain conditions in…
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Chronic myelocytic leukemia, which is also referred to as chronic myelogenous leukemia or CML, is a type of cancer that affects the tissue within your bones (bone marrow). This disease is believed to result from a genetic abnormality associated with…
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November 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Bumps, blemishes, spots and breakouts pop up on your skin from time to time and, usually, they aren’t signs of a serious problem, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Among the common blemishes…
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Breasts are made of lobules, glands, ducts and fibrous tissue, all of which are made up of cells that have the potential to form tumors. Tumors can either be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Though the American Cancer Society…
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The endometrium is the lining of a woman’s uterus. Endometrial cancer occurs when malignant cancer cells begin to grow and spread in the uterus. Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine cramping, painful urination and pain…
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Every body has two lungs that are situated on either side of the heart, protected by the rib cage. Air is inhaled, and the soft thin tissue of the lungs absorbs oxygen into the blood stream. Mucus is produced in…
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November 17, 2013 About Alcohol Abuse
Overview In our society, moderate drinking is acceptable, and sometimes, it’s even encouraged. People give toasts at weddings while drinking champagne, friends share a bottle of wine at dinner and two guys split a six pack of beer while watching…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Why Take Omega-3 Fats? Most care providers are now touting the effects of Omega-3s. Omega-3 fats protect the heart of adults decreasing the chance of heart conditions in the future. They also may increase brain function and elevate the…
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November 17, 2013 Senior Health
The central nervous system of the human body consists of the brain and the spinal cord. This central processing center is responsible for coordinating all bodily functions by conducting sensory and motor information. Diseases and disorders that affect the central…
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Overview Credit reports give detailed information about how you use credit and also contain your credit score. This score is simply how the three credit-reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, rank your creditworthiness. If you need to clean up your…
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The methods to quickly clear acne involve the use of topical medications containing specific active ingredients. The active ingredients in both prescription and over-the-counter acne creams help to remove dead skin, dry excess oil, kill bacteria or reduce inflammation, which…
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