November 4, 2013 Natural Butt & Thigh Enhancement Exercises
The butt and thighs have large muscles known anatomically as the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings. If you want to naturally enhance the butt and thighs, you can do so with several key exercises. To perform them, you need free weights…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
According to Harvard Health Publications, a sauna can reach temperatures of around 185 degrees F. The heat allows the body temperature to rise, blood flow is increased and sweat begins to form. A dry sauna uses dry heat to increase…
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Medicine balls are functional training tools, made out of durable rubber, vinyl or leather. They range from 1 to 30 lbs. and you can use them to add resistance when working out. When it comes to leg training, medicine balls…
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November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview It’s not a coincidence that people get the flu, otherwise known as influenza, more in the winter than in the summer. Lack of sun exposure and the vitamins we get from the sun in the winter months can be…
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1. Offer Financial Support Most elderly people live off of their pensions, and many don’t have the resources to pay for their day-to-day living expenses. Financial support doesn’t have to come in the form of cash, however. You can help…
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Kegel Excercises?
Kegel exercises are muscle-strengthening exercises of the pelvic floor, specifically the pubococcygeal (PC) muscle, which support the uterus, bowels and bladder. To find the correct muscles to exercise, try to control by stopping and starting, the stream of urine while…
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1. Use the PRICEMM Method You’ll find the protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation, medication and modalities (PRICEMM) method is favored by most doctors for treating the symptoms of mild to moderate fractures of the neck. The PRICEMM method can be…
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November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of Puffy Eyelids?
Puffy eyelids can be uncomfortable and unattractive, but they usually aren’t an indication of any serious health problem. Skin around the eyes is thin, delicate and sensitive, and can easily become irritated. Causes of swollen eyelids usually involve relatively minor…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Shaving is supposed to give you smooth, silky legs that can go bare under skirts and shorts, but if you do it the wrong way, you can end up with stubbly, itchy, razor-nicked legs on display instead. Though it is…
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November 3, 2013 What Causes High Fevers in Children?
Fever is a warning sign that something is amiss in the body. It is the body’s natural response to over 100 conditions–some harmless, some life-threatening. The Nemours Foundation describes a temperature over 102 degrees F in a child as a…
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November 3, 2013 Waist & Abdominal Exercises
Waist and abdominal exercises can help tone and tighten your midsection. With all the fancy gadgets on the market, you may be overwhelmed trying to cipher out the good from the bad. Fortunately, all you need are a few fitness…
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November 3, 2013 Weights & Ball Exercises
Exercise weights include dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. Balls you can use for exercise include stability balls and medicine balls. You can do exercises with of these fitness tools or you can combine them for targeted exercises. Deadlifts Deadlifts build…
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November 3, 2013 What Causes Hangover Headaches?
A hangover is an unpleasant set of physical ailments that often occur the morning after drinking alcohol. More alcohol usually leads to worse symptoms. Mayo Clinic explains that a hangover can last for over 24 hours. Typical symptoms include headache,…
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November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Belly fat can be stubborn to remove. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to go from having a fluffy gut to rock-hard abdominals. If you are physically active but continue to make poor food choices, you can…
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Overview One in five American women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis, according to the National Library of Medicine. Osteoporosis, meaning “porous bone,” is a condition where the bones become weak due to too much bone being broken down,…
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November 3, 2013 Senior Health
“Epidemiology of Parkinson’s Disease” by de Lau and Breteler in 2006 defined statistics for Parkinson’s disease (PD) stating that this is a fairly common neurological disorder currently affecting about 350 per 100,000 individuals. With technology, medical advancements, and the human…
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When it comes to ab training, people often spend all of their time doing crunches and sit-ups. These exercises are effective, but they only work your upper abs. Whenever you train, you should also include exercises that target your lower…
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Saunas have been used for centuries for everything from sacred religious rites to healing. Even today saunas are a regular fixture in health and fitness centers across the United States and in many countries throughout the world. Saunas can be…
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November 3, 2013 The Best Bodybuilding Workout Routines
Strength training and bodybuilding are not necessarily the same activity. The best bodybuilders, though, from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Dorian Yates, have all understood that strength is critical. You can never build the largest physique you are genetically capable of without…
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As you jog or exercise, your rate of breathing gradually increases. This is because your body is burning through oxygen at a faster rate to supply your muscles with the energy needed to perform their work. Although breathing is an…
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November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Rudimentary methods of depilation can be traced back to prehistoric times, when cave drawings were discovered depicting beardless male figures, says Kirsten Hansen, author of “The History of American Women and Hair Removal.” Depilation methods in the 21st century…
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November 3, 2013 Which Vitamins Make Nails Stronger?
Weak, flaking or chipping fingernails don’t hold nail polish, look ragged and they break. More importantly, weak nails can be a sign of nutritional deficiency, and correcting that deficiency will help to strengthen your nails and all of the related…
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1. Use Over-The-Counter Antihistamines Antihistamines are available at any drug store, and you can take them immediately upon suffering an allergic reaction. They will help blunt the worst of the symptoms by reducing the itching and swelling, controlling the nausea…
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1. Reduce Your Stress Level Many people are unaware that they clench their jaw or grind their teeth when they sleep. It’s not a problem for most of us, but for people who have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) it can…
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Overview Headaches affect everyone slightly differently. You may notice pain on both sides of your head–or only one. Headache pain can have a sharp, piercing quality or present as a dull, steady throb. There’s more than one type of headache,…
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Exercise is a key component to good health for people of all ages. Seniors who are unable to participate in more rigorous exercise can still reap the benefits of regular exercise while sitting down. Through exercise, seniors can continue to…
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November 3, 2013 Home Treatments for Migraines
Migraines cause extreme headache pain and nausea, sometimes accompanied by hypersensitivity to light and sound. Often, migraine sufferers can predict an imminent attack and prevent a full-fledged episode. An untreated migraine can last from four hours to three days and…
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1. Ruling out Other Causes The symptoms you may feel with interstitial cystitis, particularly urinary frequency and a painful, burning sensation upon urination, are typical of other bladder problems. The most common of these is a urinary tract infection (cystitis),…
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Good posture is vital for an attractive appearance as well as overall health. In fact, forward head and neck posture, also known as hyperkyphotic posture, can result in muscle strain, fatigue, arthritis, pinched nerves, back pain and headaches. Spending just…
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November 3, 2013 Alternatives to Muscle Relaxants
Muscle tension can be painful and disabling. There are three types of muscles in your body: smooth muscle, skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. These muscles can spasm, cramp or become tense due to stress, dietary deficiency or underlying disease. Doctors…
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