Unlike dynamic exercises, isometric exercises are performed without any range of motion. Simply put, you hold a contraction for a series of seconds with no lengthening or shortening of the muscle. You can work every muscle group with isometric exercises,…
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November 8, 2013 Medicines That Help Quitting Smoking
There are many different types of techniques to help people quit smoking, including medicines that can help smokers quit if used correctly. There are two different types of medicine doctors prescribe to help patients stop smoking. The first family of…
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November 8, 2013 Essential Oils & Children
Overview Children are naturally receptive to essential oils, and it is possible to treat a number of health-related children’s problems with essential oils. However, some essential oils are not suitable for children, so it is necessary to understand which essential…
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Overview Typhus is a type of bacterial disorder spread by fleas and lice. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), typhus is also referred to as Brill-Zinsser disease, jail fever and murine, and epidemic and endemic typhus. Patients…
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Menopause is determined by your last period, but during the three to 10 years leading up that point, you may experience the physical, mental and emotional symptoms of perimenopause. Your hormone levels may fluctuate and you may suffer from hot…
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November 8, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Wrinkles Around the Mouth?
There’s a lot you can do to prevent wrinkles; wearing sunscreen, avoiding smoking and using a rich moisturizer can all help keep the signs of aging away. But despite your best efforts, there’s a good chance that your wrinkles will…
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1. Use Stretching as a Treatment Method Stretching out a tight plantar fascia–the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot–can be an effective way to ease pain and inflammation that occurs with plantar fasciiitis. Your heel…
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsia. The illness is contracted from the bite of an infected tick, most commonly the American dog tick or the Rocky Mountain wood tick. The Centers for…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As you enter into sexual maturity during puberty, the colorless, vellus hairs of your body become coarser, darker and curlier in response to changes in the male hormone androgen. Variations in androgen levels can effect hair growth all over the…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne and problem skin can mar even the loveliest skin–and no one wants a pimple on her face. Pimples can sprout due to hormones, excess oil in the skin and even stress, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). When…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You may be tempted to use unhealthy methods to lose weight quickly. However, unhealthy weight loss methods usually only lead to short-term weight loss that occurs at an unhealthy weight loss rate. Instead of using these bad weight loss methods,…
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November 8, 2013 Hatha Yoga Types
Hatha yoga, one of the four main traditions of tantra yoga, was invited by yogi Swatmarama in 15th-century India as a method of preparing the body for long periods of meditation. The result is a number of yoga styles designed…
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1. Nuts Contain Essential Nutrients Nuts are a good source of several minerals needed for vibrant health. Some nut nutrients are copper, magnesium, selenium and calcium. Nuts are also high in Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant that prevents…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Neutrogena has many products designed for women, men and teens. They have an active anti-acne line, anti-aging line, and a sunblock line. For Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion it has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 60 and works to help…
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November 8, 2013 Children's Health
Your baby spends a great deal of time in her crib, especially during her first year of life. Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to your baby, so you should make certain she is surrounded by a…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Ingrown hair may occur on the bikini line or legs after shaving. Hair that is coarse or curly is more likely to become ingrown, says the Mayo Clinic. Hair that has a curved or curled follicle may curve back beneath…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
With the advent of so-called fad diets, semistarvation diets and diet pills and shakes, weight loss can sometimes be a dangerous undertaking. The pressure to be thin, especially for teenage girls, can often be overwhelming. Although there are many dangerous…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant free-radical scavenger that prevents cell damage by oxidation. Lycopene is a carotenoid, one of the biologically active phytochemicals that serve as a plant’s natural defense. It may also help defend humans against chronic diseases…
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November 8, 2013 What Triggers Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome is rarely a serious disease; however, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms. This includes abdominal pain and cramps along with constipation and diarrhea. While there is currently no known cause of irritable bowel syndrome, there are factors that…
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Overview According to breathing.com, optimal breathing will increase the vitality and energy of your life. Breathing happens within the lungs, which provide a place for blood to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. How we breathe can affect how well this…
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November 8, 2013 Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome, or Syndrome X, is a disease comprised of a cluster of other conditions. In the January 2002 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers indicated that more than 47 million U.S. residents have metabolic syndrome….
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Hypothyroid, or low thyroid function, is extremely common. This condition, which affects women roughly ten times more frequently than men, causes metabolism to slow down, which in turn makes losing weight more difficult. The symptoms of hypothyroid include fatigue, water…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss pills come in prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) form. They each have distinctive features. Fat blockers, carb blockers, metabolism boosters and appetite suppressants are all examples. People often resort to one or more of these pills when they want…
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1. Observe for Impulsive Behavior While borderline personality disorder has several symptoms associated with it, one of the most obvious is impulsive behavior. Everyone is a little impulsive, but people with borderline personality disorder will impulsively engage in harmful acts….
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A person can turn to drugs for various reasons, such as enjoyment of the high a drug produces or to self-medicate a serious problem such as depression. As a person uses more and more of a drug, it becomes abuse…
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1. Address Underlying Medical Conditions Dyspareunia is the medical name for painful sexual intercourse. While men can experience painful intercourse, the term dyspareunia is usually reserved to describe this condition in women. Dyspareunia can be caused by a number of…
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November 8, 2013 Types of Lung Disease
Lung or respiratory diseases are a term used to describe a group of diseases that affect the normal functioning of the lungs. There are many different types of lung disease, but in general they produce similar symptoms such as shortness…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Omega-3 has many benefits for weight loss. Known as an essential fatty acid, omega-3 comes from either fish or flaxseed oil (vegetarian source). Many athletes and trainees do not get enough of this important nutrient in their diets. And, supplementing…
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne on the back, or “backne,” has the same causes as acne located anywhere else on the body–an overproduction of sebum coupled with a proliferation of dead skin cells, with the possibility of bacteria and dirt and other debris thrown…
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November 8, 2013 Acute Middle Ear Infection
Overview A painful and short infection of the middle ear is called acute otitis media. Acute otitis media occurs due to a block in the Eustachian tube. The tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear; a…
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