1. No Time Like the Present Cataract eye surgery is becoming so common today that many ophthalmologists perform the surgery right in their office. There is little reason to postpone the procedure for fear of complications, as they are so…
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November 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Don’t Believe the Hype About Diet Pills Diet pills tout that they use your own metabolism to assist in weight loss. While most everyone is searching for that magic pill to change their body composition, there are a few…
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November 16, 2013 Types of Home Exercises to Do After Spinal Surgery
While most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, very few require surgery to correct the problem, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Some conditions that could require spinal surgery include scoliosis, degenerative disc disease and spinal…
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1. Tame Your Symptoms Diazepam calms anxiety symptoms like anxiousness, tension and agitation. The drug helps during alcohol withdrawal to stop tremors, hallucinations and acute agitation. It also relieves muscle spasms by helping the muscle relax and decreasing inflammation. Oral…
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1. Learn the Nature of Autoimmune Disorders Many diseases and disorders are actually autoimmune disorders, which means that the immune system does not recognize its own tissues or cells and begins to attack itself. Some autoimmune diseases are general, meaning…
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Getting rid of excess fat in the waist and love handles is a request many health professionals and fitness trainers hear on a growing basis. While it is not possible to reduce fat in a targeted area of the body…
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November 16, 2013 The Pills That Burn Belly Fat
Fat-burning pills do not magically make belly fat disappear. Losing belly fat requires combining a healthy diet with increased physical exercise. However, natural supplements can accelerate the rate at which you lose body fat. Add fat-burning products to your diet…
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The Internet is practically wall-papered with recipes for atomic ab exercises, hardcore, gravity-defying feats that promise to give you abs of steel. The truth is that you don’t have to swing from a chandelier to get a sculpted midsection; you…
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Badminton is a racket sport resembling tennis played over a volleyball net, with a light plastic object known as a shuttlecock replacing the ball. The game is played using a hybrid combination of rules from both sports. Often played at…
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November 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Medline Plus states that up to 66 percent of adults in the U.S. are obese or overweight. There are several diets that promise to help you lose weight fast or within a specified time frame. While these diets are tempting,…
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November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne vulgaris, commonly called acne, affects 40 million to 50 million people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Acne can range from mild to severe and present as a few pimples or cysts…
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November 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Goal setting is used throughout the world as an instrument to motivate employees and raise productivity. The drawback of goal setting lies in the fact that improper use of the instrument leads to dysfunctional behavior with a negative impact on…
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Having chronic hypertension that starts before pregnancy or during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause complications. Chronic hypertension can have harmful effects on a fetus, and it also increases the risk of developing other diseases in pregnancy. Between…
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1. Work Smarter Not Harder Even seasoned bodybuilders get too enthusiastic for their own good. Crossing the line between shocking the muscle and injuring it is easy if you are not careful. When you are training the chest, watch for…
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Diabetes affects almost 24 million Americans, and the number is rising. The types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2, have different causes. Type 2, once called adult onset diabetes but now also found in children, is the most common…
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November 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Gluten and Oats Gluten is the protein part of grains. If you suffer from celiac disease, you must maintain a gluten-free, which isn’t easy to do. Gluten is in many products and grains that seem to fit the gluten-free…
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Overview Whether you have tried everything you could find to unblock that ear congestion or you just prefer to avoid medications that can have side effects, acupressure can be a superb treatment to get you hearing clearly again. The Merriam-Webster…
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Breast cancer is a tumor that develops from any of the cell types within the breast. There are several types of breast cancer that differ in their originating cell type, invasiveness and aggressiveness. Breast-cancer screening is a preventive method that…
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1. The Power of Pilates Pilates can be used to lengthen muscles, maintain flexibility and increase mobility throughout the body. This exercise technique works by keeping muscles warm and lubricated through a series of stretches that relieve tension and tightness….
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition in which gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs twice or more a week on a persistent basis, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Gastroesophageal reflux results from the improper closure or spontaneous…
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Overview If you have the stomach flu, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to relieve your symptoms and stop the frequent trips to the bathroom. Although the illness is commonly referred to as “stomach flu,”…
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There are many arm exercises to do in a gym to tone and strengthen biceps, triceps and forearms. Keep in mind, almost all upper body exercises include the arms, so perform workouts directly targeting arms one to two days per…
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Kettlebells have a lot of advantages over traditional dumbbells and barbells. With dumbbells and barbells, your hand grips the object between the bulk of the weight, requiring stability in your arm, while kettlebells position your hand opposite the weight and…
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The gluteal muscles, or glutes, are a collection of three muscles–the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus–that make up the musculature of the buttocks. The glutes act on the hip joints to move the body’s trunk and legs through all planes…
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1. Let Your Body Guide You If you incur an injury while bowling, pay attention to what your body tells you. For example, if you strain your knee on the approach, check the knee over the next few hours, and…
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If exercising your abs at the gym is what gets you motivated, then take advantage of the weight machines and gym equipment. Exercises like crunches and leg raises that you can do at home on the floor or a ball…
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November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many individuals often complain of lack of energy and increasing fatigue throughout the day. Healthy energy levels are important because they support productivity and a healthy lifestyle. There are several herbal remedies that can safely increase energy and alertness. Green…
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November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Health professionals use a variety of criteria to determine ideal weight. Body mass index (BMI) is one method of calculating one’s ideal weight based on one’s height. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), BMI is easy to…
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November 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are looking to lose weight, you need to not only change your food habits, but the type of drinks you consume as well. Sodas, fruit juices and coffee drinks can add a lot of extra sugar and calories…
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Overview Your upper arms are made up of two main muscles: your biceps brachii at the front of your arm and your triceps brachii to the rear. Your biceps are responsible for bending your elbow, flexing your shoulder joint forwards…
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