Overview Colon cleansing kits are supplement products that are meant to help a person get rid of the toxins and parasites found in the digestive system. Colon cleansing kits include ingredients to help stimulate the bowels and release these harmful…
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November 14, 2013 Yoga Asana for a Hurt Knee
Overview Knee pain can be a limiting factor when choosing the type of physical activity in which to participate. Issues from tendon and ligament damage, cartilage wear and tear, arthritis, bursitis and general joint instability or pain can seriously affect…
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1. Out to Sea Sea kayaking adventures are becoming more and more popular. Enthusiasts enjoy day trips or overnight expeditions of several days. Having the right sea kayaking equipment is crucial to having an enjoyable trip. You can rent your…
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November 14, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview HIV is an incurable sexually transmitted disease that develops into AIDS in its last stage. Besides sex, the virus is transmitted through intravenous needle exchange, and may be passed from an HIV-positive mother to her unborn child. The NIH…
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Tennis is a game that requires tremendous hand-eye coordination, quickness and foot speed. Teaching these skills to kids can be a challenge. Utilizing drills is an effective way to teach kids the skills they will need to succeed on the…
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November 14, 2013 Top 10 Exercise Ball Exercises
Exercise balls were created in the 1960s as a toy for children and were later adopted by physical therapists, according to “Strength Ball Training” by Lorne Goldenberg and Peter Twist. They are the perfect addition to any home or commercial…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Many women and even some men, struggle to get rid of under eye puffiness. This usually occurs first thing in the morning, but can last throughout the day, especially if someone is overtired. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most…
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Men’s lacrosse is a popular game that is played throughout the United States at both the college and pro level. Teams usually play on a football field, though the lacrosse field is 110 yards long versus a football’s 120 yards….
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Overview For anyone interesting in maintaining or gaining fitness, losing weight or simply improving cardiovascular health and endurance, equipment options include elliptical machines and bicycles. Ellipticals involve a motion very similar to that of bicycling, making a comparison of the…
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The game of golf requires a tremendous amount of flexibility, so warming up before your round is essential, not only to playing a great round but also to staying injury free. Before you step out on the course, try a…
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Overview Stationary bikes take some of the risk out of cycling: It’s just about impossible to fall off a stationary bike, and because you’re in a controlled gym environment, you don’t need to worry about inclement weather or an uneven,…
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November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A number of vitamins are necessary to produce the proteins and amino acids necessary for healthy skin. If your skin is dry, cracked or red, has lesions or appears scaly, a vitamin deficiency could be to blame. By incorporating the…
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November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. You’re Such a Fruitcake An apple a day, as well as a peach, banana and pear, all do seem to keep the doctor away. Fruit is an important component of the Mediterranean diet. This particular food pyramid is one…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that, at 27.2 percent, heart disease is the leading cause of death in American men of all ages and ethnicities. One of the best ways for you to combat heart disease, according…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Spot treatments are the common go-to cure for getting rid of acne, but many over-the-counter and prescription products are harsh on your skin and can cause more damage than good, causing sensitivity, peeling, irritation, and in some cases chemical burns….
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The complex network of muscles in the face can be toned and firmed by exercises. Having firm muscles reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Facial exercises are a combination of yoga, isometric or resistance exercises. Many movements mimic facial expressions and…
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Some foods may contribute to the growth and development of breast tissue in women. Many plant-based foods contain trace amounts of phytoestrogens, natural compounds that mimic human estrogen. Additionally, several animal products contain naturally occurring compounds identical to human sex…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you have experienced dramatic weight gain or a growth spurt, it’s likely you are familiar with the purple or red lines on the body known as stretch marks. These troublesome marks occur when the skin is stretched beyond its…
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November 14, 2013 How to Improve Loose Skin
Overview Loose skin, or sagging skin, is a common complaint from individuals who have lost a lot of weight from extreme dieting. Loose skin is also the result of the natural aging process. This skin problem affects numerous parts of…
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When young people play baseball for the first time, it is often a highly organized game that is run by adults to ensure players are protected and each youngster gets a chance to play. Children who are playing baseball often…
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1. Samples Provide Answers Determining the cause of secondary hypertension may be as simple as having your doctor draw a blood sample. A lab will examine your blood or urine specimens to see whether they contain the correct levels of…
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November 14, 2013 Remedies for Loose Skin
As your skin ages, it may slowly but surely begin to lose its firmness of youth. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), as skin matures, it becomes thinner and less elastic. This occurs because of a gradual breakdown…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sagging skin may be one of the more displeasing signs of aging. As your skin matures, it becomes thinner and loses its elasticity. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this is because collagen and elastin, the protein fibers…
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According to the University of Iowa, most sore throats are caused by a virus and accompany a cold or flu. A bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes is the cause of strep throat. This is the most common type of throat infection,…
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November 14, 2013 Mental Health
Tramadol (Ultram) is an opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Because it acts on the brain, tramadol can have bad side effects if it…
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November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Customers line up by the dozen, in a parking lot located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Many people drive from hours away, to purchase a substance illegal for sale in certain states. Those in line are waiting to buy milk,…
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November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there is no overnight or immediate cure for breakouts. Treatment for pimples and blackheads can average four to eight weeks. To find relief as quickly as possible, stick with a daily…
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November 14, 2013 Medicines Used in Heart Disease
Heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is a condition in where plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, arteries that supply the muscles of the heart with oxygen-rich blood, according to US National Library of Medicine, and is America’s…
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Doctor Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and throat specialist in Los Angeles claims that more than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus infections (sinusitis). Sinusitis can be caused by virtually any condition that causes the sinus cavity to become…
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Wheat starch is the sugar that is stored in the plant’s sugar storage cells. According to the International Starch Institute, the sugar granule transform into starch that can then be processed into a powdered form. Wheat starch can be used…
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