November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight is a sensitive issue for teenage girls. Many girls begin to obsess about their appearance as they are bombarded with images of the standard beautiful, thin woman. At the same time, their bodies are beginning to change and become…
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Putting is the most crucial aspect of golf because it is the shot with the least margin of error. You can afford to miss a drive or fairway shot by a few feet, but not a putt. Proper putting involves…
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November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
It is easy to forget the simple ways to lose weight at home with all the commercials and advertisements selling the latest weight loss trends. Don’t get lost in a sales pitch if you prefer to work out at home….
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Overview Hypnosis, or trance, is an altered state of awarness, generally characterized by a deep sense of relaxation, coupled with an increased responsiveness to suggestion. While in trance, a person’s outer surroundings seemingly move toward the background, allowing him to…
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1. Watch the Signs When navigating through an injury, it’s necessary to watch for the early warning signs of pain. Pay attention to what your body is telling you through the pain signals it gives. To diagnose bowler’s tendonitis, your…
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Overview No matter what you’re doing—watching TV or running a marathon, chores around the house or hitting the weights at the gym—one of your body’s most important tasks is to supply oxygen to the cells. Two major physiological cycles are…
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November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Diet and exercise are essential to any weight loss program, but there are many lesser-known things that can help you speed up the process or make it less difficult. Rather than depending on sheer willpower, give yourself an advantage by…
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In contemporary Western culture, large breasts are viewed as symbols of maturity, femininity, fertility and sexual vitality. Because of this, many women turn to cosmetic surgery and natural remedies to improve the size and firmness of their breasts. Mayo Clinic…
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Shooting a lay-up is one of the most fundamental actions in the game of basketball. A lay-up is used by players not yet tall enough to dunk the ball when open on a fast break as well as players who…
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Muscular strength is the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert. Muscular endurance, on the other hand, refers to your muscles’ ability to forcefully contract repeatedly over an extended period of time. A boxer’s knock-out punch is largely…
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Overview There are many factors in daily life that can wear you down. Some days you might not feel very rested, even if you slept well the night before. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic list unhealthy lifestyle habits, depression and…
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1. Try Other Solutions First People with severe symptoms of TMJ–a painful condition in which the jaw joint clicks, pops and cracks during normal activities such as chewing and yawning–may find relief with arthroscopic surgery. However, the jaw muscles and…
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November 12, 2013 Senior Health
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November 12, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a motor system disorder caused by a decrease or loss of dopamine in the brain, with symptoms such as trembling of limbs, jaw and face as well as stiffness, slow movement, bodily instability and poor coordination. These…
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November 12, 2013 Green Resistance Band Arm Exercises
Exercise band manufacturers color-code their products according to their resistance level. While coding may vary by manufacturer, most companies use green to designate the bands with the least amount of resistance. Novice exercisers, seniors and people suffering from upper body…
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Peppermint oil (Mentha x piperita) has a variety of medicinal uses. Peppermint oil is taken in liquid format or in a capsule. It is also mixed with other oils and placed on the skin. Taking peppermint oil orally or using…
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November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The Mayo Clinic characterizes both corns and calluses as thick, hardened layers of skin. They often develop as a result of friction and pressure placed on the skin from improper footwear or repetitive motions. Corns typically develop on the…
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November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet or the lemon cleanse, is a detoxification diet that consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup and water. The Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs. Burroughs…
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November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, “Macrobiotic is a diet based on the Chinese cosmological principles of yin and yang that consists of whole cereals and grains supplemented especially with beans and vegetables.” It is a comprehensive and effective approach…
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November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that initially develops most frequently in infants, toddlers and children. There are many different forms of eczema, the most common of which is called atopic dermatitis. Approximately 10 percent of children develop eczema,…
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November 12, 2013 What Causes Inflammation of Sinus Membranes Without Infection?
According to the Mayo Clinic, the inflammation of the sinus membranes is not caused by an infection; instead, it is the inflammation that allows infection to set in. The most common causes of sinus membrane inflammation are: allergies, a deviated…
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November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you’ve been feeling lethargic, congested or overweight, a detox diet may seem an attractive method for addressing your health issues. Detox diets attempt to deal with physical ailments brought on by exposure to toxic influences in the environment….
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1. Watch for Signs of Infection While your doctors will take appropriate precautions, infections may occur following carpal tunnel surgery. Intense pain in your hand or wrist, a fever of more than 101 degrees F, visible redness and unusual swelling…
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November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Shingles refers to a viral infection in which the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) leads to such symptoms as pain; burning or numbness on one side of the body; itching; a red rash; fluid-filled blisters; chills and a fever. The Mayo Clinic…
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November 12, 2013 Checklist for Physical Development of Toddlers
Children acquire many skills in oral, fine and gross motor development during the toddler year. Toddlerhood is considered to be from the age of 12 to 24 months. Opportunities to explore their environment and master physical skills are critical to…
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Salmonella are bacteria that can cause food poisoning (gastroenteritis), typhoid fever, and bacteremia. All Salmonella infections start by ingestion of contaminated water or food; egg-associated salmonellosis is a major cause of food-borne illness. Typhoid fever is transmitted from human to…
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Because yoga is generally a safe form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities, you can use appropriate postures to help with back pain. Some of yoga’s poses can help bring relief to spinal pressure and muscular tension…
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The middle ear is an air-filled space located behind the eardrum. The Merck Manuals Medical Library describes the middle ear as containing three tiny bones, called ossicles. These bones transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. Therefore,…
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1. Avoid Constipating Foods If your child is often constipated, one culprit may be the foods in his diet. Begin by tracking the foods your child eats. A food diary can help you do this. To keep a food diary,…
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November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the National Institutes of Health, probiotic bacteria are beneficial when eaten. You can find probiotics in various dairy and soy products and in some juices. You also can buy dietary supplements that contain live probiotic bacteria. Probiotics include…
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