November 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you suffer from acne breakouts, you may want to try some home remedies to clear up your blemishes. Over-the-counter treatments can be effective, but can cause some unwanted side effects, and topical acne drugs may cause irritation, skin peeling…
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Viral infections are the leading cause of coughs with chest congestion, according to the Mayo Clinic. While these conditions can be troublesome and uncomfortable, they rarely lead to serious complications. Several low-risk home remedies can help to relieve chest congestion…
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A stability (or Swiss) ball is a large (35 to 85 centimeters) exercise ball constructed of soft elastic and filled with air. It is used in physical therapy and athletic training. It can also be used for weight training, and…
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November 6, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Wash Skin Regularly and Avoid Wart Contact There is no concrete method of preventing warts. However, you can take simple measures to reduce your risk of contracting them. Shower regularly, scrubbing your feet and exfoliating your skin. Wash your…
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Everyone experiences loss of appetite on occasion due to emotional stress, mild illnesses or as a side effect of medication. Such cases are generally temporary and not cause for alarm. When loss of appetite persists, however, it can lead to…
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1. Avoid Overusing Your Jaw Resting the joint and related muscles can be an effective treatment method for TMJ and TMD. Your temporomandibular joint is where your lower jaw meets your skull. Pain in this area is commonly referred to…
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When your head and spine are not aligned with your center of balance, poor posture is the result. The possible causes range from simple bad habits to weak muscle tone and bone disease. Poor posture usually leaves visual clues such…
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The hamstrings, the muscles that run along the back of your thigh, are tight and inflexible in many people due to long days of sitting down at work and in front of a computer. Tight hamstrings can pull the hip…
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Free weights have a number of advantages over exercise machines. Free weights are cheaper, are more suited to home use, and are portable and much more versatile. There are a number of exercises that you can perform using free weights,…
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November 6, 2013 Home Remedies for Nausea & Diarrhea
Diarrhea and nausea can affect people of all ages. Diarrhea and nausea can occur separately or together, often in response to an infection or as a symptom of digestive diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. If you experience…
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November 6, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is classified a movement disorder of unknown cause and has no cure. Medical treatment consists of treating the presenting symptoms, which worsen over time, as the disease progresses. According to the Mayo Clinic, early symptoms of the…
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November 6, 2013 Treatments to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are pink, red or even purple streaks on the skin and are sometimes indented. They are most often found on a person’s abdomen, thighs or breasts. The Mayo Clinic states that the most frequent causes of stretch marks…
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Overview Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable or even curable when detected at an early stage, so screening is important. Some studies have shown that prevention might include maintaining a healthy…
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November 6, 2013 Children's Health
As children with sensory integration disorders enter adolescence, they become more aware of how they are different. Many of these teens struggle to pay attention, are impulsive and have sensitivities to touch, movement and other sensory experiences. Books about sensory…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Apply Heat to the Skin Heat opens the blood vessels and increases circulation to the part of the skin with the boil. That brings white blood cells and antibodies closer to the boil and helps prevent further infection. Soak…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss is simply expending more calories than are consumed, not a difficult concept to comprehend, but one that is often difficult to implement. Some basic strategies can ensure your commitment to weight loss is a successful one. Eat Less…
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The skin has several important functions. It has to protect you against harmful microbes, prevent you from losing fluids, regulate your body temperature and warn you when something that you touch is too hot or too cold. And, it is…
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November 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight Watchers has been an effective weight loss tool for many people. The program uses a point system to help control the amount of calories that dieters are taking in. Each food is assigned a point value, and each person…
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1. Practice Sensible Sex If you or your partner has herpes, you can avoid transmitting it to one another by avoiding having sex during an outbreak. An outbreak is defined as the moment you first feel the burning or tingling…
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To build muscle in your derriere, exercises should target the gluteus maximus. The gluteus maximus is the largest of the buttocks muscles, and it is the one that mass can be added to if you want a larger and stronger…
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November 6, 2013 Desk Exercises at the Office
You’ve been sitting at your desk for several hours straight. Your back is beginning to tighten up, you’re feeling sleepy and sluggish. There’s no time to go to the gym, but there is a way to get your body moving,…
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It is important to stay fit, but you may not have the time or money to spend on a gym membership. Fortunately, there are many exercises that you can do at home. Most require little or no equipment, and are…
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Overview You can often be your own credit repair person if your credit report contains a long list of negative things. The law prevents you from removing them if they are legitimate, but, if you can find any type of…
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November 6, 2013 Senior Health
Depression currently affects more than 22 percent of Americans over 18 years old, making it one of the most common medical problems. It can affect anyone–young and old, rich or poor–and it is twice as common in women as in…
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November 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Body wraps offer many potential benefits. They can reduce the appearance of cellulite, tone and tighten skin and relieve aching muscles. Many body wraps contain nourishing ingredients such as clay or olive oil, which can help to moisturize skin…
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Overview Beginning your quest for fitness on a treadmill will help you burn calories and improve blood circulation through the body and improve your heart health, says treadmill-online.com. Speed The speed setting is the most important aspect on the treadmill…
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1. Provide Clear Expectations Every company should provide each employee with a job description that includes clearly defined duties and expectations. Make sure your people know exactly what they are supposed to do, how they are supposed to do it,…
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November 6, 2013 Different Positions in Yoga
The practice of yoga dates back to India, more than 500 years ago. In Sanskrit, one of 22 official languages of India, yoga means, “to unite or integrate.” ABC-of-yoga.com defines yoga as, “the union of personal and universal consciousness.” There…
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1. Use Low-Dose Corticosteroids Your doctor may treat mild asthma with the lowest dose of corticosteroid medication that will effectively control your symptoms. In most cases, you won’t have to take medicine more than once daily, and this preventative treatment…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association jointly recommend that healthy adults under 65 do 20 minutes of vigorous cardio exercise three times a week or 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise five times a week….
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