Creating your own weight-training program can be as confusing as it is rewarding. There are a huge number of exercises you can do and many muscles in your body that you might like to work. Structuring your workout around different…
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November 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Histamine is a substance that naturally occurs in the body and that gets released in allergic reactions and stressful situations. Histamine can also be ingested through food. Diamine oxidase is the human enzyme responsible for breaking down histamine, but not…
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November 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Meal replacements are substitutes for meals that come, typically, in the form of a shake, powder or bar. They are used by individuals who want to manage their weight by controlling calories, or simply by those too busy to prepare…
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Overview Balance board training became trendy in the early 1990s, but the concept originated in the 1940s. The four types of balance boards vary in size, shape, function and level of instability. They play a key role in sport-specific training,…
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November 11, 2013 Fast Ways for Teenagers to Lose Weight
If you have an overweight teenager, you know how difficult it can be to broach the subject of weight loss. Telling a teenager that she is fat can do major damage to her self-esteem. Instead, you should be encouraging as…
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Laughter, hot and spicy food, eating too quickly and eating too much are some of the culprits that may cause hiccups. This involuntary jerking action happens when the diaphragm becomes irritated. Most of the time, hiccups will subside on their…
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November 11, 2013 Consumer Rights Regarding Debt Collection
Overview Consumers are legally obligated to pay their debts until the statute of limitations runs out or under special circumstances like bankruptcy. Debt collectors are often hired by companies to pursue delinquent accounts. Some collectors purchase the debts at discounted…
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1. Start with Stimulants Stimulants are the fastest way to treat ADHD medically. The Food and Drug Administration has approved five types of stimulants for treating the disorder, all of which contain either amphetamine or methylphenidate. The medications containing amphetamines…
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Headaches are a normal part of life for many people and can range from simple annoyances to severe and debilitating. Most headaches don’t prove serious, but if you experience any newly occurring or different and severe headache, you should visit…
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Many styles of martial arts use colored belts to identify the practitioner’s skill level, or degree, of knowledge. Belt colors, and the order in which they are attained, will vary among martial art styles but will generally start with white…
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November 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Steam baths have been in use for centuries because of their ability to improve certain health conditions and induce relaxation. Malcolm Shifrin, author of “Victorian Turkish Baths: Their Origin, Development, and Gradual Decline,” tells of their use in ancient…
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Breast cancer affects men and women, though it occurs in women much more often. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 1 percent of all breast cancers occur in men, who are mostly in their 60s and 70s. According to…
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November 11, 2013 Herbs That Help Congestion
Congestion is a symptom rather than a disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of congestion are cold, flu, allergies or a response to irritants. For most older children and adults, congestion is only an annoyance. Congestion…
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1. Throat Infection Treatment Through Self-Care Pharyngitis is the medical term for what we know best as a sore throat, which is usually caused by a viral or bacterial throat infection. The most common symptom of a throat infection is…
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Asthma is a common chronic lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 7 percent of adults and over 9 percent of children in the U.S. have asthma. There are several…
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The fat that causes male breasts may not affect the body the same way belly fat would, but it can still cause self-consciousness. To remedy this situation, exercises can be done to tone the muscles and burn the fat. Cardio…
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Hydrocodone and oxycodone are semi-synthetic, meaning partially chemically created in a laboratory, derivatives of thebaine. Thebaine is a chemical found in opium similar to morphine and codeine. These drugs have a very similar structure and effectiveness to both codeine and…
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November 11, 2013 List of the Different Types of Martial Arts
According to USGyms.net, there are several hundred martial arts systems practiced worldwide. While the objective of most martial arts is to protect yourself against attack, many traditions are connected to a spiritual or religious practice such as Buddhism. While some…
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Anemia is caused by a lack of red blood cells. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a red, iron-rich protein which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Oxygen supplies energy to the body. A consistent lack…
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The posterior hip is bound by several muscles, including the piriformis, that connect the femur of the thigh to the sacrum of the hip. This group of muscles acts to laterally rotate and abduct the thigh. Through repetitive use patterns…
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When it comes to working out, there are no shortages of protocols to follow when you hit the gym. Split routines, supersetting, working one body part a day and doing full body workouts are examples. Circuit training is one of…
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November 11, 2013 Medical Reasons for Bags Under Your Eyes
Bags underneath the eyes aren’t always caused by a lack of sleep. If you’ve been getting adequate sleep and still notice puffiness underneath the eyes, there may be a medical reason for your under-eye bags. In most cases, bags underneath…
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Constipation, also known as digestive irregularity, and diarrhea (loose, frequent stools) can occur for a number of reasons. Emotional stress or overeating may cause temporary symptoms, which may resolve without need for medical treatment. In some cases, diarrhea and constipation…
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1. Antibacterial Drug Treatment Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are treated with antibacterial drugs. Your doctor will choose the type of drug and length of treatment based on your history and on a urine test to identify the bacteria that…
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Free weight exercises helps develop muscular strength, endurance, stability, and power that most exercise machines do not train. According to Juan Carlos Santana, director of Institute of Human Performance, when training your arms, use your entire body rather training in…
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November 11, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Arthritis of the Cervical Spine?
The cervical spine is susceptible to developing spondylosis or osteoarthritis (OA), which is the wear and tear breakdown of the joint and disc. Cervical arthritis develops because of excessive wear and stress on the joints due to poor posture or…
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Aluminum bats are the most used baseball bats in amateur baseball. Major League There are numerous companies that create and sell aluminum bats, but the top three companies are Nike, Louisville Slugger and Easton. Louisville Slugger H2 Hybrid One of…
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1. Determine the Source of Your Anemia Some types of anemia–a shortage of healthy red blood cells–are caused by the presence of a chronic disease. You may develop anemia as a result of rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and chemotherapy treatment, Crohn’s…
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November 11, 2013 About Detox Programs for the Body
Overview When damaging influences such as fatty foods, polluted water and air, and chemical-laden cosmetics drain your energy levels and weaken your immune system, it’s time to take an honest inventory of your habits. Though many physicians, such as Dr….
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A narcotic is a natural or synthetic drug related to morphine, according to “Core Concepts in Pharmacology” by Norman Holland and Michael Adams. Narcotics are sometimes prescribed by physicians for pain, although the term narcotic is also loosely used to…
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