Stott Pilates was designed by former City Ballet of Toronto dancer Moira Stott Merrithew, according to PilatesInsight.com. Following a neck injury, Merrithew developed a Pilates-themed approach that she termed Stott Pilates. The Pilates system is based around five basic principles…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A vegan is a person who does not consume meat, dairy, poultry, dairy, eggs or any other animal products. A vegan diet is plant-based. Adult vegans tend to be 10 to 20 lbs. lighter than their adult meat-eating counterparts…
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Adding medicine-ball training to an exercise program for children and adolescents is a safe, fun and effective way to improve their fitness levels. Medicine balls can be used to improve many components of physical fitness, including muscular strength, muscular endurance,…
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1. Look Around You One of the easiest places to find a career coach is at the place you work. Look for someone who is successful in a career you want to pursue. Contact the person and ask if he…
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November 6, 2013 Facial Vein Treatment
Overview Visible facial veins, otherwise known as telangectasias, spider angiomas and benign vascular lesions, occur because of dilation of blood vessels in the face, according to DermaNetwork. Usually, facial veins develop in fair-skinned people during their fourth or fifth decade….
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The shape of the human body is predominately determined by genetics. However, the most noticeable buttocks muscle, scientifically known as the gluteus maximus, is one of the largest of all of the skeletal muscles in the body. The buttocks comprises…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Persistent belly fat is a prime reason why many people start weight-loss programs, and it’s a wise motivator. According to the Mayo Clinic, an unhealthy amount of weight around the midsection can increase your risk for heart disease, cancer, type-2…
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November 6, 2013 Mental Health
Fluctuating hormones, high-school cliques and learning how to be comfortable with yourself can make the teenage years challenging. When your friends do something stupid, when your parents ground you for an unfair reason or when you don’t make the school…
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1. Consult a Doctor or Trained Counselor You can find multiple alcohol- and drug-treatment centers simply by opening the phone book. The question is, which one is right for your circumstances? Your doctor may be familiar with the treatment options…
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November 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As swimsuit style have shrunk, the popularity of removing hair around the bikini line has grown. Removing bikini hair is important if you’re going to be wearing a swimsuit or other apparel that exposes the skin of the inner thighs….
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin D is a micronutrient, meaning it’s needed by the body to maintain normal cell function, but only in small amounts. While the vitamin can be obtained from food sources, it’s also synthesized in the skin in the presence…
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November 6, 2013 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Flat Warts
Flat warts are found most commonly in children and teenagers. Caused by the human papillomavirus, they are flat-topped, smooth and small—around the size of a pinhead. Flat warts often form in clusters on the face, and also on the neck,…
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November 6, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The homeopathic remedy Thuja occidentalis is made from twigs of the arborvitae, or eastern white cedar tree. It is a commonly used remedy in the homeopathic materia medica and is recognized as an over-the-counter medicine approved by the the…
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When it comes to training your chest, you can use machine resistance, body-weight resistance or free-weight resistance. Using free weights, such as barbells and dumbbells, causes you to engage stabilizing muscles to balance the weights. This can lead to maximal…
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November 6, 2013 Harmful Effects of Steroids
Steroids, or anabolic steroids, are synthetically produced drugs that are very similar to male testosterone hormones. Apart from enhancing tissue repair capabilities through protein synthesis, steroids also help in building the muscle mass of the body in males. However, they…
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1. Try Over-the-Counter Salicylic-Acid Remedies Over-the-counter home remedies that contain salicylic acid can help to treat and remove warts. These products require daily use until the wart is removed. Salicylic-acid remedies should not be used for prolonged periods of time…
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November 6, 2013 Types of Diabetes in Children
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and adolescents. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, about 186,300 people under the age of 20 years have diabetes. This represents 0.2 percent of all people in this…
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The triceps are the muscles that extend along the back of the upper arms. Targeted strength training and regular cardiovascular exercise can help you burn the fat in the area and tone the triceps muscles. Although some pieces of equipment…
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If you want to improve your strength and sports performance–or are more interested in aesthetics–there are exercises out there to help you get the muscles in your butt stronger. The gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus are the major…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Running is an intense cardiovascular workout that burns calories quickly, whether performed outdoors or indoors on a treadmill. Running outside isn’t for everyone, though, and many people prefer to run indoors on a treadmill. Treadmill running has many benefits over…
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Many people have diabetes and don’t even know it, especially because in the early stages there are very few symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic website, however, undiagnosed and therefore untreated diabetes can damage your heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes,…
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November 6, 2013 List of Power Yoga Poses
Power yoga is a fast-paced, rigorous practice style. The room is usually warmed to between 85 to 90 degrees F to accelerate the body’s internal heat which loosens the muscles. Power yoga is a cardiovascular exercise with a focus on…
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1. Avoid Stressful Exercise One of the common causes of hematuria is trauma to the body, specifically in the region of the bladder or the kidneys. While much of this trauma may be accidental in nature, there are certain steps…
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November 6, 2013 Home Remedies for Dark Puffy Eyes
Many factors contribute to the presence of dark, puffy eyes. Dark circles may stem from the hollowness of the eye sockets, from the thinness and transparency of the lower eyelids, revealing the underlying dark-blue veins, or the natural dark coloring…
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November 6, 2013 Women's Health
Overview Fibroid tumors are non-cancerous tumors of the uterus. They are also called leiomyomas or myomas and are composed of muscular tissue. Fibroids are usually painless but they are capable of causing serious complications; for this reason, many women opt…
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November 6, 2013 Breathing & Body Awareness Exercises
Breathing and body awareness are part of practicing yoga. Breathing exercises, called pranayama in Sanskrit, is the regulation of breath so one can tap the energy that is within each breath. Yoga incorporates breathing exercises that massage the organs and…
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November 6, 2013 Golf Weight Training Exercises
Golf may seem like a sport that only uses your hands and arms to swing a club, but to be a great golfer, you need solid muscles all over your body. A weight training program that targets your arms, back…
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1. Massage the Top of Your Foot Having a sports medicine professional or physical therapist massage the top of your foot can help reduce pain caused by plantar fasciitis. This type of massage may be difficult to perform on yourself,…
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November 6, 2013 What Are Toric Contact Lenses?
Overview Toric lenses are contact lenses prescribed to correct astigmatism. Astigmatism, a common vision disorder, results when light hits the back of the eye in two focal points instead of one spot. Toric lenses redirect the light coming into the…
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When you have spindly legs, it may not be as big of a concern as a fat belly, but it can still cause low self-esteem. If you want to bulk up your thighs and butt, you need to do a…
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