November 17, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Ovarian cysts are usually benign and are one of the leading causes of pain, excessive menstrual bleeding and infertility in women, according to The Herbal Encyclopedia website. Women of all ages can experience ovarian cysts. The ovaries, two reproductive organs…
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November 17, 2013 Senior Health
Healthy eating requires a balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, with the bulk of your nutrition coming from fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you’re on a budget, you may have…
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Overview Marriage doesn’t always work out, and many troubled couples opt for divorce so each person can pursue an independent life or find a new partner. Half of first marriages and 67 percent of repeat nuptials end in divorce, according…
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Overview Balance balls are training tools often used to build core strength. The core is the area between your shoulders and butt on the back of your body and the area from your lower chest to pelvis on the front…
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Overview Improve your running stamina, or your ability to maintain hard effort over a prolonged period with planned, detailed workouts and properly timed meals. Running pace is typically calculated in minutes per mile and improved by running at the desired…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Despite what the weight loss industry and countless informational commercials may tell you, pills are not necessary to lose weight. In fact, most of the small print on those bottles and boxes says that the miracle pills are most effective…
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Overview Alpine, touring and Nordic skiing all are highly intense activities that produce body heat and perspiration, and wearing the appropriate clothing allows skiers to enjoyably remain active in all conditions. Layering, as it is called, is the most efficient…
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November 17, 2013 Women's Health
Overview Fibroids are a common problem among women older than 30. In fact, about 30 percent of women get fibroids during or after their third decade, with the uterine growths most often showing up between ages 35 and 45. There…
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November 17, 2013 Senior Health
A big part of staying healthy is eating the right foods. However, this can be difficult when planning out your menu for the day. Fast food is easy and convenient, but according to the National Institutes of Health, it is…
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November 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A wrinkle-free diet focuses on eating several kinds of healthy food and avoiding the bad stuff. Physician Nicholas Perricone, author of the 2001 book “The Wrinkle Cure,” provides detailed instructions on how to achieve clear, beautiful, wrinkle-free skin through diet….
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1. Top Triggers Your child’s headache can be brought on the same way that yours are. Some of the more common triggers for headaches in children are changes in sleep patterns, hormone shifts, stress and dehydration. Certain smells, like car…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium performs many of the same functions as sodium, such as fluid balance and nerve impulse transfer. Too much potassium causes hyperkalemia, which results in a slower heartbeat, while too little potassium causes muscle cramps, confusion and constipation. The best…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview When you are trying to lose weight, regular exercise can benefit those efforts and promote faster results. However, knowing just how long you should exercise and how often you need to work out can be more difficult to determine….
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Overview The point guard is one of the most important positions on the basketball court. As the leader of a team’s offense, the point guard handles many different responsibilities, including ball handling, passing and knowing the team’s plays in order…
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Overview The squat exercise engages the quadriceps muscle group. One of your quadriceps muscles, the rectus femoris, originates on your pelvis before crossing your hip joint. The other quadriceps muscles, the vastus muscles, originate on your leg bone. All muscles…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Drink Up Our bodies on average contain around 75 percent water and if a person does not properly hydrate this can affect their metabolism. This is because the liver will start to work on retaining water if it believes…
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Tai chi is an ancient, self-paced and noncompetitive Chinese martial art. Tai chi, which incorporates gentle, flowing choreographed movements, focuses on developing aspects of your spiritual and mental self, although many people practice tai chi for health reasons too. According…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Reducing caloric intake by making healthy changes to your diet is necessary for successful weight loss. However, determining your exact daily calorie need can be more difficult. The amount of calories that are right for you depend upon your…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Although a child with diabetes presents challenges, it’s possible for your youngster to enjoy a relatively normal life. Diet is a basic method of controlling diabetes. By implementing some basic concepts, you and your child can plan for meals and…
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Your hamstrings are the group of muscles in the back of your upper legs. The three muscles within this group are the semiteninosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. These muscles work to bend your knee and extend your hip. Injury can…
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1. Like the Monkey Bars Remember the monkey bars? When you went across them, did your feet dangle or did you bring your legs up so they wouldn’t touch the ground? The hanging knee raise is similar to the monkey…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you carry extra weight in the face, you are likely to appear heavier to people who meet you for the first time. Although you cannot spot-burn fat, you can make some easy and quick lifestyle changes to reduce puffiness…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Women’s health issues can be a wide variance from menstrual problems to menopause, ovarian cysts to breast cancer. Many herbal remedies and tonics claim to help relieve many of the issues affecting women’s health. Some, like soy and cranberries, have…
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Lavender’s delicate scent has been valued for centuries as a relaxant for the mind and body. The name comes from the Latin verb “lavare” meaning to wash–Romans used lavender to scent their baths. Fields of lavender are cultivated commercially in…
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November 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A healthy thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck, produces hormones responsible for controlling chemical reactions to the body. When the gland produces less than it should, it is considered hypothyroidism. A health practitioner can evaluate symptoms, which…
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Back pain is one of the most common types of pain experienced by Americans today. Leg and back pain can be experienced together, or alone. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, leg pain is often referred from pressure…
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The large exercise ball was introduced as a means to add a stability challenge to a normal exercise move. Balls come in sizes from 55 cm to 65 cm and are reasonably priced compared with other specialized fitness equipment. Designed…
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November 17, 2013 Women's Health
Overview Endometrial ablation is a procedure where the lining of the uterus is destroyed to control or stop bleeding; it can be done in a hospital or office setting. It is a good option for women who have heavy periods…
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November 17, 2013 Mental Health
“USA Today” discussed the costs of wellness programs in businesses during the recession in 2009, and the Health Care Bill helped to propel discussion of the cost effectiveness of preventive health programs and habits that will help to reduce individuals’…
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Achieving that six-pack can be a tough goal to accomplish. One of the most difficult parts about securing that goal includes firming the lower abdominals, says the Ask the Trainer website. However, by incorporating exercises, such as bicycle crunches and…
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