1. Wear Proper Clothing Snakes tend to bite the ankles or the shins. You can avoid that by wearing thick boots made of sturdy material like leather or rubber. Long, loose-fitting pants will protect your legs, and the folds of…
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November 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight Watchers is a popular weight loss program founded in the 1960s by Jean Nidetch after several failed attempts at losing weight and keeping it off. The basic idea behind the Weight Watchers Flex plan is that every food item…
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November 10, 2013 Exercises to Do at Home for Abs
The Mayo Clinic says that having a strong and stable core helps improve posture, reduce potential back and muscle injuries, and facilitates almost any type of movement from sports to simple household chores. Ab exercises feature prominently in any core…
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November 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
America is in the throes of an epidemic. The National Institute of Health reports that two-thirds of our population meets the criteria to be considered overweight or obese. Extrapolating current trends, by the year 2015 three-quarters of Americans will join…
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While the Mayo Clinic recommends against using ankle weights for walking or other cardio workouts because they might alter your gait, there are plenty of other exercise applications for these compact, versatile weights. They afford one of the few convenient…
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Overview Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) recommends acupuncture for the treatment of allergies that cause sinus problems, itchy eyes and related symptoms. About one-third of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Unlike over-the-counter and prescription medications that can have side effects such…
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The butt muscles, also known as the gluteal muscles or simply “the glutes,” work to extend your leg from the hip joint. Thus, the glutes are active during walking, running, swimming, cycling, and jumping, and even help to stabilize you…
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1. Know Your Family’s History Some families have a history of addictive personalities. These are people who seem to become addicted to anything much more quickly and easily than other people. Take a look at your family tree, going at…
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November 10, 2013 Women's Health
Overview At 37 weeks pregnant, a baby has reached the important milestone of being considered full term. A baby born from this point forward is no longer a preemie and shouldn’t need any special care. Of course, gestation averages about…
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November 10, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Parents become concerned about their child’s safety from day one–and it never stops, no matter how old they get. While the sweet sight of your baby sleeping peacefully and quietly feels like heaven to bleary-eyed moms and dads, sleep…
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November 10, 2013 Easy Soccer Drills for Kids
Teaching soccer to kids means helping them learn the basic fundamentals they will need to succeed at one of the most popular sports in the world. One of the most effective ways to teach fundamentals to kids is through drills….
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1. Take a Pain Relieving Medication Over-the-counter pain relievers are often successful in treating the pain of fibromyalgia. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are both good choices. Your doctor may prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain that is more intense….
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Overview Arnica is commonly used for sprains and bruises since it reduces inflammation, soothes muscle aches and heals topical skin wounds. Native Americans referred to this plant as “mountain tobacco” due to the similar shape it shares with tobacco leaves….
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The ladder is a low-cost piece of equipment that is easy to transport. Most ladders are made out of nylon side rails and plastic rungs, and are typically found in 5- and 10-yard lengths with the rungs spaced 18 inches…
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November 10, 2013 Behavioral Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine is a substance present in many products, including coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, chocolate and even some medicines taken for headaches. According to the National Institutes of Health, most people tolerate up to 300mg of caffeine, equal to two to…
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Most people do not use their lungs to their fullest capacity. Whether someone is stressed, inattentive to their breathing or simply have a bad habit, breathing rarely occurs in the full way that it should. When people fail to breathe…
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Bodybuilding magazines describe dozens of obscure exercises or variations on standard exercises that they promise will have you looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger in no time. If you were to try to work them all into your routine you would be…
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The sport of boxing dates back at least 5,000 years, but the contemporary rules for the sport are derived from 18th century English pugilism. Rules for amateur and professional boxing differ. Kids can start boxing at age eight in the…
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November 10, 2013 First Trimester of Pregnancy Symptoms
The first trimester of pregnancy is a time of adjustment as your body begins to go though rapid changes. Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman. Your symptoms may also differ from those of a subsequent pregnancy. Most first-trimester symptoms…
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Overview The Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet or the lemon cleanse, is a detoxification diet that includes drinking a mixture of lemon juice, water and maple syrup. The Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs, who was…
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November 10, 2013 Mental Health
As unique as each individual is, so is her potential presentation of early schizophrenic signs. If some of the more bizarre delusions, hallucinations and behavior begin early and happen overtly enough, schizophrenia may be recognizable earlier rather than after full…
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November 10, 2013 About the Lemon Master Cleanse
Overview The Master Cleanse is a type of fasting plan that uses fresh lemon juice as one of its main dietary components. During the cleanse, you avoid all solid food and instead drink a specially formulated beverage. Since the diet…
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November 10, 2013 Mental Health
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that involves multiple disturbances in functioning. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 100 people worldwide has schizophrenia. This illness prevents sufferers from performing necessary activities of daily living such as…
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November 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne affects nearly 17 million people in the United States, according to the University of Virginia Health System. When dirt and oil clog the sebaceous glands, bacteria build up and lead to the formation of pustules, cysts, blackheads or whiteheads….
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The drug amphotericin B is marketed under two names in the United States, Fungizone and Amphocin. Fungizone may be administered as either an injection or as a topical cream, ointment or lotion. In either the topical or intravenous form, your…
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According to Dr. Michael Jensen of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, people who gain belly fat are at greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea, than people who accumulate fat…
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November 10, 2013 Youth Minor League Baseball Rules
Youth baseball can give a youngster an opportunity to play an organized sport with supervision and coaching. This can help a young player to improve rapidly. The rules are supposed to help give youngsters the chance to get on the…
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Overview Elderberry has proteins and bioflavonoids, including anthocyanins and quercetin, which act as powerful antioxidants that impair the ability of the flu virus to infect healthy cells. They also contain large amounts of vitamin C, which is effective in fighting…
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Overview Every parent and babysitter’s worst nightmare is finding a baby unconscious and not breathing. Would you know what to do? Staying calm and taking action could save a life. Learn about infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation–CPR–to be better prepared if an…
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Your abs, butt and thighs are made up of a number of muscle groups that work together to allow locomotion and stability throughout the day. Using compound exercises to target your midsection and lower body will train the large and…
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