As swimmers propel themselves through the water, their shoulders sustain immense stress as they constantly rotate the shoulder joint. This stress can lead to tendinitis, a painful injury commonly referred to as swimmer’s shoulder. Prevent tendinitis through regular stretching and…
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Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 sets forth the provisions pertaining to establishing, enforcing and altering child custody orders in the case. The statutory provisions also include the procedures used in child custody cases in Nebraska. Child custody cases are brought…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
During prolonged alcohol abuse, particularly among daily heavy drinkers, the brain is forced into hyperactivity to compensate for the depressant effects of alcohol. When an alcoholic suddenly stops drinking, this hyperactivity continues leading to symptoms such as tremors, vomiting, increased…
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Overview Milk thistle, officially known as Silybum marianum, originated in Europe but now grows wild along both North American coasts. It grows so well, in fact, that Oregon and Washington state have declared it a noxious weed and encourage its…
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An anal fissure is a painful tear in the anal lining, usually caused by constipation. Straining and hard stool, combined with increased anal sphincter tone, cause tearing. The repeated trauma of bowel movements prevent healing, leading to a fissure. Goals…
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According to the University of Maryland, Coenzyme Q10 commonly shortened to CoQ10, has many important functions in the body including, the production of protein and the contraction of muscles. The Mayo Clinic website points out that CoQ10 levels in the…
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Aerobic training, or “cardio” training, involves continuous movement of the major muscle groups for an extended period of time. Cardiovascular training is a great way to burn fat. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, you must perform 30…
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Grapefruit juice has a tart, tangy taste with an underlying sweetness. It has many benefits including a significant amount of potassium, magnesium and fiber. The American Dietetic Association recommends two to three servings of fruit a day. A small glass…
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Overview Many different kinds of bacteria live in and on the body. Different types of bacteria have different requirements that they need for effective energy utilization. Anaerobic bacteria are common bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive and can…
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Facial massage is not simply a beauty treatment that you receive from a spa treatment. The face has numerous nerves and blood vessels that can benefit from the right kind of facial massage. As a result, a good facial massage…
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Chronic stress can lead to serious health and emotional concerns. A healthy solution to reduce stress hormones and effectively deal with the body’s response to stress is exercise. During exercise, the body releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals, coupled…
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Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 750 governs divorces in Illinois. The statutory scheme sets forth the types of divorce proceedings you can pursue in Illinois as well as the general procedures used to file and pursue a divorce in the state….
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According to the American Diabetes Association, blood glucose or blood sugar is an important measure of your health. Keeping your blood sugar at a reasonable level is important to help ward of pre-diabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and metabolic syndrome….
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Slimming down your thighs means taking on an exercise regimen that focuses on combining strength training with cardiovascular work. In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor…
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Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, has uses for cooking, cleaning and deodorizing, and also is an effective antacid. An antacid absorbs and neutralizes stomach acid, and is helpful for relieving your heartburn and indigestion. Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology of…
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Cells are the basic units of structure and function for all living organisms. From one celled bacteria to multi-cellular humans who have over 100,000,000,000,000 cells, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information website. Each cell requires nutrients, converts those…
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Overview Parents can expect their babies to spend many hours sleeping or playing in their cribs. With numerous recalls of cribs hitting the news on a frequent basis, parents might wonder how to ensure the model they select is the…
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Vitamin K cream is a skin cream that contains Vitamin K as an active ingredient. It is found in many vegetables, such as lettuce and broccoli, and is used by the liver to produce proteins that support blood clotting. Vitamin…
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The circulatory system of the body consists of the heart, blood vessels and blood. The heart works to pump the blood, which travels through the complex network of arteries, veins and capillaries to supply all the cells of the body…
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Overview More than half of all babies experience some form of acid reflux, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. While this condition is common, it can be difficult to watch your baby experience this form of stomach upset….
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Overview Tootsie Pops are a type of lollipop that contains a small ball of Tootsie Roll in the center. A Tootsie Roll is a hard, chewy candy flavored with chocolate and other ingredients. The Sweets Company of America introduced Tootsie…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that increases signals to the brain’s pleasure centers. Long-term cocaine use can alter the brain’s physiology and lead to addiction. As cocaine use continues, a tolerance to the drug develops, and the user must consume…
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The pelvic area is the area under the bellybutton and between the hips, and pain in this area that is present for six months or longer is defined as chronic pelvic pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. This can be…
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Water is an essential substance for all living things and it covers over two-thirds of the earth. Approximately 97 percent of the water on earth is seawater, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This poses a problem because seawater is…
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Solar power provides less than 1 percent of America’s energy needs, according to NationalAtlas.gov. With energy reserves depleted and the cost of energy soaring, it would make sense to make better use of the technology, but solar power carries with…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
People who suffer from panic attacks often report that they feel they will die. In fact, panic attacks themselves do not cause harm; they occur randomly and can often mimic the feeling of a heart attack. Nocturnal panic attacks come…
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Overview Homeopathic medicine is based on the principle that like cures like, meaning that if you take a minuscule dosage of something that causes your symptoms, it will cure those symptoms. Western science has not been able to explain why…
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Aluminum scrap consists of aluminum and other metals that determine each product’s texture, hardness and strength. Listed as the second-most-recycled metal in the world by Action Recycling Center of Wheatridge, Colo., aluminum has several uses. Recycling items that contain aluminum…
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Trying to remove a ring from a swollen finger is a little like stuffing size eight feet into a pair of size six shoes–it can be done, but it takes persistence and may be uncomfortable. The first option, if the…
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There are a variety of different types of barbells used in weight training. Barbells are designed to handle different amounts of weight, bend differently and allow the weight to move around the barbell differently. Other specialty barbells are designed to…
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