Boxing is a demanding sport that will challenge your muscular strength, power and endurance as well as your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. According to combat fitness expert Martin Rooney, boxers are among the fittest sportsmen. Because of the large variety…
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November 8, 2013 What Are the Causes of Blood Pressure Dropping?
Your blood pressure is considered normal if it measures 120/80. The first number refers to the pressure the heart generates as it pumps (systolic), and the second number is the pressure in the arteries between pumps (diastolic) measured in mm…
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Overview Pulley weight machines can be a safe, entry-level method of weight training for beginners and the elderly wishing to take part in a resistance-training program. Cable machines allow you to move through a specific range of motion, providing tension…
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November 8, 2013 Children's Health
1. Take Advantage of Community Resources As the parent of a child with ADHD, there’s plenty you can do beyond getting medication. Children can benefit greatly from therapy aimed at teaching them useful skills to help them in school and…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Teen bodybuilders can achieve desired results by training hard in the gym and focusing on proper nutrition away from the weights. Training makes up only half of the story. Without providing the proper nutrients to your body you cannot achieve…
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Gastroesophageal reflux disorder is a serious form of heartburn that is persistent. People who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux symptoms more than twice a week are considered to have the disorder, which is also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or…
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Overview If you have pain in your lower back that radiates down your leg, you may have a condition called sciatica. Sciatica is a symptom of another condition. It can be caused by many things. To best manage this symptom,…
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Toning the belly with abdominal exercises may be more realistic than once thought. “Combat the Fat” author Jeff Anderson uses new research on spot reduction of body fat directly from the abdomen as proof of his claim. You may directly…
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November 8, 2013 Children's Health
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, causes symptoms such as inability to concentrate, impulsive behavior and hyperactivity, according to the Mayo Clinic. Many adult patients experience poor work and school performance, lowered self-esteem and inability to maintain stable relationships. Much like children…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological condition that affects children and adults. It is characterized by inattention, distractibility, impulsivity and over-active behavior. ADHD cannot be cured but drug and psychotherapy treatment can minimize symptoms. Nutrition as both a…
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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. Structural abnormalities and muscle and nerve disorders commonly cause bladder control problems. There are four types of urinary incontinence: stress, urge, overflow and functional incontinence. Some people have a combination of these…
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November 8, 2013 What Are the Health Benefits of Dead Sea Salts?
People today are busier than ever, and often they overlook health problems because they don’t have time to go to the doctor. Some claim that there is an easy, at-home remedy that doesn’t take much time to administer. Dead Sea…
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November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Create a Personalized Calorie Chart Most people eat far more calories that they think they do. The bag of chips at work, cream in the coffee and the heavy salad dressing at dinner can all add significantly to your…
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According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases states, more than 31 million people in the United States suffer from chronic sinus infections (sinusitis). A sinus infection occurs when the nasal cavity becomes inflamed and swollen which cuts…
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Diabetes affects nearly 8 percent of the population in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association. It was the 7th leading cause of death in 2006. Diabetes treatment consists of oral or injected medications that lower blood sugar….
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November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eye wrinkles are a natural part of aging, when collagen production slows down and skin becomes less elastic. Environmental factors can cause eye wrinkles as well, such as prolonged sun exposure and smoking. These factors take away from the…
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November 8, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the presence of tremors and accompaniment of a shuffling gait. There is no cure for PD and this disease is progressive. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation reports that an estimated 1 million…
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November 8, 2013 Names of Yoga Positions
Depending on the style of yoga practiced, there can be hundreds of yoga poses to try, plus numerous variations of each. The position of the hands (mudras) and arms in a pose can give it a different feel or focus….
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Crohn’s disease affects the gastrointestinal tract and is characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract lining. It can result in abdominal pain, diarrhea and malnutrition. Other complications can also occur due to the spreading of inflammation into the deep tissues…
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November 8, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Bacteria have a variety of weapons that they can use to invade the human body. Some have enzymes which help them escape from the immune system, while others are part of the normal flora, just waiting for the opportunity to…
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1. Use Shock Treatment With Other Remedies Extracoroporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment for heel pain that results from chronic plantar fasciitis, but it’s used only for acute cases. Most patients who are candidates for ESWT have tried…
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November 8, 2013 Eye Complications in Diabetics
Diabetes is a systemic disease characterized by increased blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia. It causes damage to many of the body’s organs including the eye. Effects increase with age as the damage accumulates. According to a February 2008 article…
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White blood cells, also called leukocytes, make up a portion of the cells in your blood. There are five major types of leukocytes, known as neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes, all of which have distict morphological characteristics and functions…
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November 8, 2013 Medications Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by inflammation of the lining of the joints. It causes painful swelling and stiffness of the joints, which may result in permanent damage and long term disability. Although the joints…
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Upper arm flab or fat is the result of excessive amounts of fatty tissue along with a decrease in muscle tone. A combination of cardiovascular and resistance training exercise will allow for the best results in toning the upper arms….
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November 8, 2013 Diseases That Can Occur to the Human Eye
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although approximately 61 million adults are considered to be at risk of losing their vision, only half of them have seen an eye doctor within the past year. Most people…
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November 8, 2013 What Vitamins Are Good For Making Hair Grow and Get Thick?
Your body needs a certain amount of vitamins and minerals every day to stay healthy. Many people assume that they are getting their essential vitamins from the foods they eat, and do not realize that their diets may be lacking…
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November 8, 2013 Medications to Treat Fever Blisters
Herpes simplex, a highly contagious virus that remains in your body for life, causes fever blisters, or cold sores. Herpes simplex infects between 62 and 85 percent of American adults, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. While your…
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Among the most trusted herbs used to promote and increase blood circulation, ginger root, salvia or sage leaf and gingko biloba leaf top the list. Herbal remedies have little or no side effects and are inexpensive to acquire compared to…
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Doctors prescribe the generically named drug imiquimod, sold in the United States with the brand name Aldara, for several conditions. You may use it for rectal and genital warts, for actinic keratoses—a scalp and facial skin condition—or for superficial basal…
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