Overview Skin tags are benign, flesh-colored growths typically appearing around folds of skin on the armpits, neck or groin. Although the causes of skin tags are unknown, the New Zealand Dermatological Society explains that factors including chronic irritation, excess growth…
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Overview Having proper posture means teaching your body to move in positions where the least amount of stress or force is placed on the ligaments, muscles, and bones that make up the spine. Our bodies are working against gravity and…
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November 16, 2013 Ayurveda & Headaches
Overview Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, is based on the three doshas or body types known as Vata, Kapha and Pitta. When a headache occurs, Ayurveda teaches that one or more of the doshas in the body are…
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November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Most people lose about 100 hairs every day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. That sounds like a lot, but it’s actually just normal loss, and new hairs replace them as they disappear. It’s only when you…
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November 16, 2013 Flabby Neck Exercises
If you look in the mirror and see a flabby neck, don’t despair. There are ways to get rid of that excess skin, commonly known as a turkey neck. Excess fat around the neck can be reduced through a variety…
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November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Dark discoloration under the arms is commonly associated with a condition called acanthosis nigricans. However, it is also a reaction to certain ingredients in deodorants and antiperspirants seen in people with sensitive skin and a known side effect of…
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1. One Thing at a Time Slow things down a bit. Life is stressful by default. There’s no reason you need to add to natural stress by trying to do a million things at one time. Make a list of…
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November 16, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many women believe they are having pregnancy symptoms that go away with the arrival of their menstrual cycle or a negative pregnancy test. In 1 to 6 of every 22,000 pregnancies, the person continues to believe she is pregnant without…
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Exercising the abdominal muscles is one of the most effective methods for losing inches around the stomach. Among the results of abdominal exercise is a tightening effect. By tightening these muscles, the stomach pulls in and appears thinner. To achieve…
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Overview In 2010, 35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis, according to Doctor Murray Grossan, an ear, nose and throat specialist in Los Angeles. Sinus infections are categorized by either the time of their duration (acute, chronic or reoccurring) or by…
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1. It’s a Form of Anemia Iron deficiency is a form of anemia. Anemia is when the red blood cells don’t have enough hemoglobin. It is the most common form of anemia. The decreased level of red blood cells doesn’t…
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Overview Electrically powered stationary bicycles come in both upright and recumbent varieties. Deciding which type is best for you depends on your exercise goals and physical needs. Both offer a way to fit in the American College of Sports Medicine…
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November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema, a skin condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of the skin, afflicts infants, children and adults. Symptoms vary from person to person but can include itchy, dry, red skin and small, fluid filled bumps on the forehead, cheeks or…
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Aromatherapy is a healing art that dates back to Ancient Egypt. In her book, “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox states that aromatherapy’s roots go back 5000 years, and that incense, essential oils and perfumes were used by Ancient Greeks,…
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November 16, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders?
Adolescents with substance use problems have several options when it comes to receiving treatment, but if the adolescent does not does not want treatment, it is only be a waste of time and money. During drug treatment, it is important…
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1. Walk About When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. If…
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1. Three Therapies in One There are many types of therapies that overlap cognitive therapy, also called cognitive behavioral therapy. First, you must sort the problems and recognize the difference between the inconsequential and the major. The second part of…
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November 16, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, bipolar disorder–also known as manic-depressive disorder–causes serious alterations in a person’s mood, thinking and behavior. Dramatic mood swings range from the euphoria and heightened energy of mania to the lows…
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November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor in both tissue and liver enzymes. The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Finasteride therefore decreases the serum levels of DHT. DHT is responsible for male pattern baldness and prostate growth in addition…
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Cardio, short for cardiovascular, describes a form of exercise that challenges your heart, lungs and circulatory system. Cardio exercises will improve your ability to take in, transport and utilize oxygen during exercise, which is referred to as your aerobic fitness….
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November 16, 2013 Flat Tummy Exercises for Thin People
No matter what body type you are, core exercises are necessary to get firm, flat abs. According to researchers at the University of Massachusetts, sit-ups alone will help strengthen core muscles, but they will not decrease belly fat. To achieve…
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The most common symptom of sinusitis is a headache, according to The American Academy of Otolaryngology. Depending on your child’s age, it may be difficult to tell if the pain they are experiencing is from sinus pressure of some other…
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November 16, 2013 Homeopathic Medicines for Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious condition that can increase the risk of stroke, heart conditions and kidney problems. Nervousness, stress and worry may all temporarily cause a rise in blood pressure, and is normal, but long-term elevated blood pressure can be…
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Overview Without mutual respect, honesty, similar lifestyle expectations and agreement on basic values, any marriage might have problems. But without communication, there’s nothing to hold the relationship together and help it function smoothly. Many couples complain that they just don’t…
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November 16, 2013 What Causes Intestinal Gas?
Intestinal gas is extremely common, with most people producing 1 to 4 pints of gas a day. Most intestinal gas is the result of natural processes in the body. These gases are made up of nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide…
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The brain is a sensory organ that is able to rewire and adapt itself. Like training your body, both physical and mental exercises can train and strengthen your brain by forming new nerve synapses (connections) and networks, according to The…
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November 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Pass the Candidacy Exam In order for a doctor to consider you for gastric bypass surgery, you need to meet the criteria. A weight-loss surgeon looks at your past weight history to see if you have been obese for…
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Crunches may be good for your abs, but eventually they may get old. You can spice up your fitness routine by introducing a few unconventional ab exercises. Using a simple pull-up bar, wobble boards and medicine balls–and, above all, the…
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Overview Coconut oil challenges the notion that all saturated fats are unhealthy. In fact, the saturated fat from coconut oil may help fight disease, give you energy, burn fat and improve digestion, according to Jayson Kroner’s article “Coconut Oil: Another…
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Overview On average, a person creates 1 to 4 pints of gas per day. It is eliminated from the body about 14 times a day through burping or passing it out through the rectum, according to the National Digestive Diseases…
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