Arnica montana is an herb that can be used as an ointment, salve, cream, liniment or tincture. It has been used to to decrease inflammation, alleviate muscle aches, heal wounds and for injuries such as bruises and sprains. If you…
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Overview Hot stone massage therapy is believed to have originated as long as 5,000 years ago with practitioners who used stones warmed by the sun. Smooth basalt is most often used, but other types of hot massage stones are available….
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There are both environmental and economic benefits of recycling aluminum. Metals like aluminum can be recycled again and used to make products such as beverage cans, auto parts and appliances. Even though more aluminum is recycled than other metal waste…
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Overview Our bodies receive oxygen from the air we breath. In our lungs, this oxygen moves across thin membranes and enters the bloodstream. Oxygen is bound to special molecules on red blood cells called hemoglobin, which let it travel in…
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Overview Honey comes from flower nectar and consists mostly of simple sugars, such as fructose and glucose. It’s approximately as sweet as table sugar and may serve as a sugar substitute in many baked goods. The taste of pure honey…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The bones provide structural support to the body, and allow for muscle contraction. Bone growth and development is a tightly regulated balance between new bone growth and old bone resorption, which is carried out by two classes of cells. Osteoblasts…
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The rectus abdominis is the muscle that runs from the chest to the pubis. This long muscle covers the front of the upper and lower torso. The best way to train the lower section of this muscle is by constantly…
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Overview The acai berry is a fruit of great mystique in the United States. Acai accolades first trickled in on national TV, where the small Brazilian berry was touted as a powerful antioxidant on celebrity shows hosted by Oprah Winfrey…
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Sometime in the second trimester, after the 14th week of pregnancy, a mother may begin to feel her baby move. As time goes on the movement becomes more noticeable. The movement of the baby is comforting as the mother can…
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In folk medicine, herbs were routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. Usually by the preparation of a tea, the herbs were ingested and produced powerful colon cleansing effects within six to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax the intestines…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Diverticulitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and infection of diverticula, pouches in the intestine. Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, bloody stools, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating. Medication, surgery and dietary precautions are…
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In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the way fat is stored in the body. While fat cells are stored throughout the body–as…
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Most essential oils are too harsh for your baby’s sensitive skin, but you can dilute and use certain mild ones to promote your little one’s relaxation and overall health. Parents wanting to use essential oils with their babies must exercise…
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Hemorrhoids, a more common term for piles, develop in the anus and lower rectum. They occur when the veins in these tissues become swollen or inflamed. Possible causes include straining during bowel movements, pressure from the fetus in pregnancy, chronic…
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Overview Skin on the lips is very thin and constantly exposed to the elements. Because your lips don’t contain oil glands, they can’t moisturize on their own, making them very vulnerable to drying. Exposure to the sun, wind, cold weather…
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Overview While the number of hybrid cars on the road has been increasing, many drivers may feel wary of using alternate fuel technologies that they don’t fully understand. While many people have speculated that hybrid cars may create new environmental…
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Having perky, lifted breasts is something women desire. However, finding the solution through exercise might be a foreign concept. The pectoral muscles are located under the breasts and run across your entire chest region. By strengthening the pectorals with exercise…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Dementia is characterized by a group of symptoms that include impairments in memory and deficits in cognitive ability. According to the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision” compiled by the American Psychiatric Association, Alzheimer’s disease…
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Colon cleansing is often prescribed by doctors in order for patients to prepare for procedures such as colonoscopies. Colon cleansing products claim to serve other purposes, such as weight loss, improving the immune system and removing toxins in the gastrointestinal…
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Overview There’s no need to spend a small fortune at a spa when you can make your own herbal spa treatments for your face, hair and body with a few natural ingredients. You may already have the necessary ingredients in…
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For most people, allergens themselves are not typically harmful; it’s the allergy symptoms which are caused by the “false alarm” set off by their own immune systems that cause the discomfort and danger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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In many cases, gaining weight is not a good thing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1/3 of Americans are obese. However, there are legitimate reasons for some people to gain weight. People who are…
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It is painful to lose someone you love at any age, but it can be difficult especially for children. You, as an adult, have the coping skills available to work through your feelings of sadness, anger and fear, but your…
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The spinal column runs the length of your back, from your skull to your buttocks. Your upper body is connected and supported by your spine. The spine moves to perform the basic movements of bending, extending and rotating. Correct spinal…
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Overview Despite the differences in all martial arts in the world, all fighters need exceptional stability (ability to control movement and stay balanced), mobility (freedom of movement), proprioception (body awareness), stamina, functional strength, endurance and power. All martial artists must…
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Women who are dissatisfied with their breast size can choose from several products marketed as herbal supplements designed to enhance breast size. These products generally contain a selection of herbs that are traditionally believed to either increase or simulate the…
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Overview Many people with high cholesterol try to lower it by means of diet instead of costly cholesterol-lowering medications. Fish are well known for their omega-3-fatty acids, and tilapia is a favorite choice for many. However, eating high amounts of…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Papworth method is a highly specialized breathing and relaxation technique developed in the 1960s for asthma patients. Named after the hospital in Cambridgeshire, England, where it was developed by physical therapists, this method fell out of favor with the…
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Flex balls are popular strength training tools. You will most likely hear flex balls referred to as Swiss balls because they were introduced by physical therapists in Switzerland. Stability balls, exercise balls, yoga balls and physio balls are other common…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Clostridium tetani bacterium causes the infection known as tetanus and affects the nervous system with potentially life-threatening complications. Spores of the bacteria reside in the environment; infection begins when the spores enter into the body. Tetanus occurs from different…
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