November 5, 2013 What Are the Causes of an Oily Scalp?
To protect itself from elemental forces such as wind, sun and bacteria, the body produces skin oil, also known as sebum. This mixture of dead skin cells and fat excretes from the underlying sebaceous glands of the skin to the…
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1. Detox from Vicodin The first phase of breaking an addiction to Vicodin is detox. It is the most unpleasant step of the entire process, but critical if you ever hope to be free of this addiction. When you’ve been…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight helps improve your appearance, your health and your overall well-being. Even if you know you should eat less and exercise more, making that commitment can be emotionally draining. There are times when you sabotage your own efforts by…
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Get your legs looking great by doing some simple exercises at home or at the gym. Whether you are going on vacation or just want to look great in your shorts, you can get toned up by following a specific…
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November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Elastin is a vital protein that maintains the structure and elasticity of your skin. Elastin constitutes about 25 percent of the total protein count in your body. As you age, it decreases. This causes wrinkles and fine lines to…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gaining muscle is the goal of many people who are considered hardgainers. As the name indicates, these people have a hard time putting on weight. If you fall into this category, or if you play a sport and you want…
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Many exercises work upper, mid and lower back muscles. A strong back can enhance overall strength and improve posture, resulting in decreased neck tension and a slimmer appearance, according to Pam Mazzuca, personal trainer and athletic therapist, in a July…
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A cold is a common illness that can be caused by a number of different viruses. Children and toddlers under the age of 6 typically experience an average of six to eight colds each year, explains UpToDate, a peer-reviewed health…
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1. Use Herbal Treatments With Your Doctor’s Approval Herbs can provide an effective, natural treatments for your gallstones, but you shouldn’t use them with a doctor’s supervision. Make a list of all medications, vitamins and other supplements you currently take,…
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November 5, 2013 Acne From Steroids
Overview Steroids are sometimes used to build muscle mass, either by bodybuilders looking to improve their physique in a short period of time or by individuals with wasting diseases, for whom steroids prevent muscular atrophy. Like any pharmaceutical or drug,…
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November 5, 2013 Types of Yoga Asanas
Yoga asanas are the body postures used in yoga practice. There are thousands of postures and several different styles of yoga. The sun salutation is a basic foundation of the Hatha yoga derivatives used in most Western yoga studios. The…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stress hits us all, at any age—at work, home and in social situations. Anxiety, tension and anger are some of the symptoms. The individual effects of stress, say mental health experts at the Nemours Foundation, depend partially on your habitual…
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1. Commit to Consumption Limits Resolve to swap the taunts and teasing of your coworkers and friends for a hangover-free morning. Before you hit the bars, make a pact with yourself (or a significant other) to limit your alcohol consumption…
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Overview Backcountry skis are specially designed equipment for skiing off groomed slopes, as opposed to in the front country, at a resort or on-piste. To ski in the backcountry, skiers must “skin,” meaning hike on skis, up a slope and…
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Bulging arms are a primary goal for many lifters new to the gym, and this often leads to a heavy emphasis on bicep curls. Sculpted biceps will bring definition and that much-desired peak, but if you want big arms, you…
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The bench press is a staple in many strength-training programs. Working to improve performance in similar exercises is an effective way to increase strength in the bench press. Focusing on the muscles you use in the bench press can add…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
All exercise utilizes or burns calories effectively, though some burn more calories than others, and in shorter periods of time. Among such exercises are running, jumping rope and cycling. Requiring little or no special equipment, these exercises can be performed…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you carry a lot of excess weight in the face, it can make you appear larger than you really are. By losing some weight in your face, you can give yourself an overall slimmer appearance. Getting rid of water…
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1. Relieve the Pain In most cases, a prescription painkiller is the first treatment for a ruptured disk. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are most commonly prescribed for ruptured disks, since they relieve pain and inflammation so that healing progresses unabated. If…
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November 5, 2013 Fitness Training Tips
Fitness training can improve your health in many ways. Combining resistance training with cardiovascular exercises that you enjoy has many health benefits. These activities improve bone density, increase lean muscle and may even extend your life. Add a few simple…
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Everybody in the weight room wants big arms. Next to the bench press, the most common exercises are variations on curls. So why are impressive arms so rare? As Arnold Schwarzenegger puts it in “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,”…
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Yoga offers children a non-competitive approach to exercise that emphasizes personal ability and effort. Yoga poses combine physical stretches, directed breathing and mental focusing, creating a reflective environment for fitness. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that yoga can…
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If you are trying to lose weight, you probably know that weight loss boils down to calories you eat and calories you burn. Regular exercise and diet are the keys to successfully losing weight, but adding small bursts of activity…
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November 5, 2013 Foods That Will Lower Blood Sugar Readings
When a food containing carbohydrates is eaten, it turns into sugar in the body and spikes blood sugar levels. For many people, this process is regulated by the body, but for some, such as those with diabetes, it is a…
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As you age, your skin grows thinner, more delicate and less able to protect and rejuvenate itself. Because sun damage is the greatest threat to human skin, people with sensitive, elderly skin must take diligent precautions to avoid as much…
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November 5, 2013 Dangers of Saunas
Saunas are a Finnish wellness tradition: These small rooms or spaces fill up with a very hot–as high as 185 degrees, according to the Harvard Men’s Health Watch–dry heat that may help promote relaxation and the removal of impurities from…
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November 5, 2013 Mental Health
Classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), or mad cow disease, is a prion disease. According to the CDC, prion diseases, or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), are a group of diseases that cause degeneration of the nervous system of various animals and humans….
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In the “Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding,” Robert Kennedy notes that although the biceps are one of the smaller muscle groups on the body, they are one of the most focused on in the gym. It makes sense, since of all your…
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November 5, 2013 Facts About Aromatherapy
Overview Aromatherapy is a form of holistic medicine that utilizes essential oils and other plant oils to promote physical and mental health. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy defines aromatherapy as “the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic…
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Overview The National Fibromyalgia Association recommends that patients of fibromyalgia find multiple ways to deal with their symptoms, including exercise and relaxation techniques. Doctors who work with fibromyalgia patients often recommend yoga because it offers stretching, strengthening, balancing and restorative…
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