November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Eat Foods High in Fiber Celery and cabbage have long been touted as “calorie burning” foods, simply because the energy used to digest these foods is greater than the energy, or calories, ingested by eating the foods. An added…
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1. Stabilize Your Health The first step in treating bulimia nervosa is to make sure you are healthy enough to be treated. Bulimia can cause several medical problems, such as dehydration and anemia. In addition, you might have low electrolytes…
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Softball is one of America’s favorite sports, with leagues for boys and girls, kids and adults. Because a softball is larger than a baseball and is pitched underhand, pitches are slower, allowing even unskilled players to get a hit at…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Almost every teen and young adult winds up getting acne; the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that acne affects up to 50 million people each year, generally those between the ages of 11 and 21. Although most mild cases…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, or solar lentigines, are flat, dark spots that develop on sun-exposed areas of skin. They occur when the skin increases production of melanin to protect against sun damage. Age spots are most common in those over the…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blemishes, also called acne or pimples, occur when bacteria, dirt, oil and dead skin cells block pores in the skin. Breakouts typically appear on the face, neck, chest and back. According to the Acne Resource Center website, breakouts are…
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Overview A fishing lure known as a jig is relatively easy to make with scrap lead and simple tools. Basically, molten lead is poured around a fishhook in a special mold that casts the lead in a specific shape, such…
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November 7, 2013 Elliptical Workout Tips
Elliptical machines provide a cardiovascular workout that’s directed by you. The adjusting resistance and moving platforms of the elliptical machine mean you can work as hard as you want to achieve a cardiovascular workout. As with many exercises, this requires…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you get acne scars, it could be in your genes, says the American Academy of Dermatology. A history of acne scarring in your family is a big determiner in if you’ll get scars, as is severe acne. These…
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November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Belly fat is the hardest type of fat to get rid of because it’s the number one place your body wants to store fatty tissue. Your body can be very stubborn about holding on to belly fat; however, it…
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1. Erythropoietin Injections Erythropoietin is the hormone produced in your kidneys that stimulates red blood cell creation in the bone marrow. Cancer and its treatments can often suppress this production, leaving you tired from a lack of the oxygen-carrying cells….
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November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many parents worry about their infant’s weight gain, especially if their infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive. Failure to thrive is a diagnosis given when an infant has very slow physical growth or his growth drops at least…
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You don’t have to dance ballet to enjoy the benefits of ballet stretching exercises, which are great all-around stretching exercises for the entire body. Ballet and ballet stretches help improve posture, grace and fluid movements for some, and help those…
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November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is no easy endeavor, but some weight-loss techniques make it quicker and easier to achieve results than others. Fast weight loss can be harmful to your health if done incorrectly, so it’s important to avoid weight loss…
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Overview Knee injuries are a common occurrence among many runners. The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, featuring multiple moving parts as well as several tendons and ligaments. Knees can also develop damage from wear…
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November 7, 2013 Creams to Reduce Oily Skin
Oily skin can be caused by genetics, hormones and lifestyle. Oily skin in both adults and teenagers is prone to enlarged pores, blackheads and acne pimples. It results from the excess flow of sebum (oil) that lubricates the skin. In…
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Thighs are often a tough area to tone, especially for women, because fat seems to gather on the upper legs. You can perform a number of targeted exercises at home to shape and tone your thighs, typically working your glutes…
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November 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. High- and Low-Risk HPV You may contract genital warts from contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 different types of HPV, but only 20 to 30 types spread through sexual contact and cause genital warts….
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1. Blood Transfusion Pros and Cons Aplastic anemia occurs when bone marrow, the soft material inside the long bone cavities, can’t create red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Aplastic anemia can result in severe fatigue, infection, dizziness, headaches…
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November 7, 2013 Exercises for the Jaw Line and Neck
Reduce or prevent sagging chins and jaw lines by performing facial and neck exercises daily. Lack of exercise in the face causes skin to grow slack and results in loss of muscle tone. This often leads to sagging jowls, an…
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November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Ashwagandha is an herb used in traditional Indian medicine, and is sometimes called Indian ginseng. Other names for this Ayurvedic medicinal plant are winter cherry, and withania somniferum. The root of the plant is dried and either brewed into…
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The muscles of the chest, abs and arms help in maintaining good posture. Training these muscles is important your overall fitness. Training your muscles using compound movements that activate several muscle groups is an effective way to train your abs…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a skin condition caused when the sebaceous glands in the skin secrete too much oil. Exercise, poor diet, stress and hormone imbalances can all contribute to acne breakouts. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research points…
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When it comes to playing golf, the expression, “drive for show, putt for dough,” is as meaningful today as it was the day it was coined. Overhitting conceivably causes more golf swing errors and inflated scores than any single mechanical…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Damaged hair is characterized by breakage and split ends. It is also often dry and difficult to manage. Hair can become damaged by dry air, chemical treatments and heated hair appliances that damage the hair cuticle. Olive oil is a…
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November 7, 2013 Acne & Rosacea Treatment
Overview The skin disorders acne and rosacea often look the same. Both cause redness, swelling and inflammation, and both cause pimples. But acne, which potentially affects 50 million Americans at any one time, mainly affects teens and young adults, according…
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November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is a condition that causes skin to appear dimpled or uneven, according to Medical News Today. Although cellulite is most common in those who are overweight, anyone can have cellulite on the skin. In addition to lifestyle factors such…
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November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You probably have something you would like to do or accomplish in your lifetime. If you feel like you are not getting what you want out of life, maybe you need to sit down and brainstorm about what it is…
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November 7, 2013 Acne and Rosacea Skin Care Treatment
Overview The common skin disease acne mainly affects teenagers, who often suffer from skin breakouts as their bodies attempt to adjust to hormone surges. Rosacea is a skin disorder that’s more common than acne and often worsens as people age….
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Overview For anyone who plays the position of pitcher in baseball, one of the key elements for success is stamina. Whether you are a situational relief pitcher or a starter who needs to be able to work deep into a…
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