Overview An ingrown nostril hair occurs when nose hair is trimmed or tweezed. An ingrown nostril hair that grows curves back into the skin after being trimmed. This is considered an extrafollicular penetration, the Mayo Clinic says. An ingrown nostril…
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The muscles of your hips are responsible for several movements. Common exercises for the hips target the hip flexor group, hip abductors and the glutes. The hip flexors bring the hip forward and the abductors move the hip outward and…
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Whether you are pre- or post-natal, Pilates exercises will get you in shape. Pilates exercises pre-baby will contribute to making your delivery easier, reducing back pain and lowering feelings of anxiety and stress. Post-natal exercises speed recovery and correct muscle…
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When blood vessels and arteries narrow or constrict, the heart has a harder time pumping blood throughout the body. This condition is called high blood pressure, or medically hypertension. This is a condition that builds up over the years, often…
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Overview Weight Watchers is a weight-loss program that touts a healthy lifestyle along with watching food intake. Its concept is simple—instead of counting calories, you count points. Each food is assigned a point value, and each person is assigned a…
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The stages of grief typically cited range between three and seven, while most models subscribe to four or five different stages of grief. According to an article published in the Chicago Tribune in September 2007, there are five measurable stages…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the digestive tract. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, ulcers, reduced appetite and weight loss. Severity of symptoms ranges from mild to severe and onset may be gradual or…
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Trauma to the head, whether through a sports injury, car accident or some other incident, leads to several medical conditions, including concussions. A concussion causes injury to the brain and, in most cases, temporarily prevents it from functioning properly. While…
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Your shoulder girdle is made up of your clavicle and scapula bones, which connect together to form a ring that sits on top of your rib cage. According to “Principles of Anatomy & Physiology,” by Sandra R. Grabowski & Gerald…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Panic disorder results in sudden panic or anxiety attacks that produce a sense of feeling out of control, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Some people having panic attacks fear they are experience heart attacks or…
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May 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Competitive basketball is a game that requires athletic ability, teamwork and strategy. It is also a game of rules, administered by referees, that players must know and adhere to to avoid fouls. The rules protect players from rough and overly…
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Overview Pessimism impacts your physical and mental health. People who think negatively, feel hopeless instead of empowered, automatically see the worst in any situation and are more likely to experience anxiety, depression and physical problems, according to the Mayo Clinic….
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Americans generate millions of tons of solid waste every year. Instead of sending the waste to landfills where they take up precious space, many types of waste material can be recycled into new products. For all of its environmental benefits,…
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The stomach has a long band of muscle that runs from the chest to pelvis called the rectus abdominis. Sheaths of muscle known as the obliques are located on the sides of the stomach. You can do exercises to target…
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Solar energy is the harnessing of the energy released by our solar system’s sun. The sun burns hydrogen at its core and releases energy in the forms of heat and light, which travel to the Earth. Solar energy technologies capture…
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May 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Cricket is a team bat-and-ball sport that originated in the sheep-raising areas of southern England, with shepherds using their curved staffs to protect a pasture grate from rolled balls of wool. Cricket is similar to American baseball, with the teams…
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Eczema is a chronic skin condition that manifests itself in a variety of ways. Many people experience only a fed red bumps, similar to pimples, while others have large areas of skin covered in bumps and irritated skin. Common causes…
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Hybrid vehicles combine the convenience of a gas engine with the efficiency of an electric motor. This technology improves overall fuel economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help protect the environment. A more efficient vehicle can also help lower…
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May 7, 2015 Facts About Recycling Electronics
Overview In a 2008 report, the Consumer Electronics Association estimated that U.S. consumers own 2.9 billion electronic devices, and in 2007, only 24 percent of disposed electronics were recycled. By donating or recycling your unwanted electronics, you can lessen your…
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Overview The Total Gym uses a variable-angle glide board to create resistance. The resistance is adjusted by raising or lowering the height of the glide board. As the glide board is pulled up and down the rails, the user is…
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Everyday, humans get exposed to millions of cells of bacteria. Some types of bacteria help to partially digest food, other types reside on the skin as part of the natural flora. The same bacteria that is beneficial in one situation…
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Overview Lean body mass (LBM) is often thought to be defined as muscle, but it includes much more then that. Lean body mass is an accumulation of everything in the body except fat. This includes muscles, bones, organs, skin and…
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Overview Soccer training regimens are designed to meet the special requirements of the beautiful game, which demands powerful strikes, the strength to win battles for 50-50 balls and all-out sprints from one end of the pitch to the other. Along…
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The only way to burn fat and lose weight is by burning more calories than are consumed in a day. The best fat burning workouts are a combination of daily aerobic activity combined with resistance training. Fat burning workouts tailored…
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Overview DHA and DHEA, despite being similar acronyms, are two different things entirely. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is one kind of omega-3 fatty acid derived from food sources, while dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a synthetic hormone. DHA and DHEA are regulated by…
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Bryonia alba (white bryony) is native to Europe and northern Iran. It’s been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 14th century when it was a treatment for leprosy. Today, it is mostly used in homeopathic remedies taken in…
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Pilates, an exercise method based on the work of Joseph Pilates, focuses on increasing flexibility while strengthening the body–particularly the core–and improving posture. Performing Pilates exercises slowly to maintain proper form and alignment is essential for an effective workout. According…
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Overview Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural secretion of hair follicles and glands in the ear canal designed to protect your ears by preventing the entry of harmful microorganisms and dust particles. If you produce excessive amounts of earwax, it…
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Contemplating a divorce in Idaho requires you to obtain a basic understanding of the marriage dissolution laws in the state. The specific provisions of divorce law in the state are found in the Idaho Code, Title 32. The statutory provisions…
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Millions of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) use saw palmetto to reduce symptoms, such as the frequent urge to urinate, incomplete emptying of the bladder and “dribbling” after urination. The National Institutes of Heath points out that while several…
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