Overview If you are a sushi lover, you are quite familiar with nori, the type of seaweed used to roll your favorite seafood, vegetables and rice into culinary heaven. However, if you haven’t yet heard of nori’s close cousin, sea…
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According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 300,000 women received breast augmentation surgery in 2009. Some women, however, find the costs of surgery—both in terms of dollars and potential side effects—too great and turn to herbal remedies…
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Overview The natural lens of the eye turns yellow and hard with age, and doctors refer to this as a cataract. Cataract surgery allows doctors to remove the natural lens and insert an implant. The procedure is one of the…
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Exercises for the heart rate are known as cardio training exercises. Cardio exercises get your heart pumping and your lungs burning as they provide increased blood and oxygen to meet increased energy demands. Cardio training workouts involve continuous training using…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Anxiety is a normal response to stress, fear or even danger during certain developmental stages. When anxiety spirals out of proportion to the life situation causing it, however, to the extent that it impairs functional ability, it is abnormal…
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Overview Hershey’s is a company focused on making candy and chocolate products. Their flagship products are the Hershey’s chocolate bar and Hershey’s Kisses. In each of these products, Hershey’s uses a variety of ingredients and a specific cooking process to…
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A sore chest often accompanies a cold with a deep, constant cough. There are several home remedies to ease the pain, allowing you to get some rest. These remedies can help with the symptoms that make colds uncomfortable, but will…
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Overview A bond is a promise to pay principal and interest to investors who have loaned a borrower money. A bond is said to be in default if the issuer does not keep this promise to make payment. In order…
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Stretches for the neck and shoulders can be done in the convenience of your own home or pool. The exercises help to increase your range of motion and keep your joints and muscles operating properly, while also diminishing your pain…
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Your obliques actually consist of two muscles, the internal and external obliques. These muscles work together to compress your abs and support your spine along with the other muscles of your abs. Lying or sitting on a stability ball that…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Smoking is the number one cause of premature, preventable death in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. While everybody knows the health problems that smoking causes–heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease–smoking also damages your skin. Quitting smoking…
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Avena sativa is a common food and also has potential benefits as an herbal remedy. The seeds of this grain are called oats, while the grassy part is known as oat straw. Oats are prevalent in cereals, breads and other…
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Overview Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) occurs in women and affects the hormones that regulate the development of eggs. Poorly developed eggs are not released from the ovaries, but instead form cysts. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility and occurs…
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All your feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on your conscious and subconscious thoughts, and you possess the ability to control your thoughts, according to Donald Martin, author of “How to be a Successful Student.” Your current attitudes, positive or…
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Those who broker individual stock to the investing public are called “stock brokers.” These professionals are the official intermediaries that enable anyone to acquire stock for their own individual accounts. As no one can walk into a stock exchange and…
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Arnica is a member of the Asteraceae family, more commonly known as the daisy variety of plants. This European plant has been used medicinally since the 16th century to treat bruises, muscle sprains and inflammation. Its use is largely restricted…
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Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) is an evergreen tree that is native to Africa. Also called the African Plum tree, it is an age-old traditional folk remedy that is gaining in popularity among alternative health practitioners outside Africa. The bark of the…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Headaches can occasionally be a sign of a serious condition, so consult your doctor if you’re experiencing recurring headaches of any kind. But often they are benign, if painful. Most everyday headaches are caused by either muscle tension or constriction…
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Stomach toning exercises are often done with fitness equipment like medicine balls, exercise balls, ab slings and slant boards. If you are stuck at home with no gym membership and no fitness tools, you have nothing to worry about. You…
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Overview An elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise machine that combines the motions of cross-country skiing, running and stair climbing. Feet and legs move in an elliptical, or oval, motion. The user garners cardiovascular benefits similar to running but avoids…
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May 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Casting is one of the art forms of freshwater fishing. In many cases, you must be able to cast from all sorts of awkward platforms, from boats to bramble-covered banks, into a nightmare of covers like downed tree limbs, submerged…
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Overview Turmeric, with its active ingredient curcumin, has more than 1,000 laboratory and animal studies to its name, documenting its healing properties. It is perhaps most famous for its use in curry, the yellow spice used in many Indian dishes….
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Long gone are the days when Americans just tossed everything into the landfill. Today, programs across the country encourage people to sort their trash so that paper, metal and glass can be recycled rather than buried. Every couple of years,…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Back exercises and stretching for lower pain are powerful actions you can take for decreasing your back pain, according to the Physiotherapy Site. Exercises will help prevent further stiffness from developing in your back, while also making your muscles less…
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Acne, a skin condition which presents itself as pimples, pustules, whiteheads, blackheads, nodules and cysts, occurs when excess oil secretions plug up the skin’s pores. Almost 80 percent of teenagers and 20 percent of adults suffer from the condition, according…
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Knee replacement exercises involve strengthening your muscles and increasing your mobility. The exercises will be uncomfortable, but are necessary for recovery. Doing the exercises consistently and diligently will speed your recuperation, states the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The recuperation…
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Landfills are loaded with waste from packaging materials, such as Styrofoam, boxes and plastic wrap. Not only do these materials take up space, they often contain toxic materials that find their way into local water supplies. For example, the ubiquitous…
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When you think of global pollution and environmental damage, it’s often large corporations and factories that come to mind as the culprits. While these entities play their part, the average consumer is also a large part of the problem. This…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Homeopathic medicine was created by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. It is based on three principles: that like cures like; that the smaller the dilution, the more effective the remedy; and that one remedy can cure any number…
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Overview Magnesium chloride is a supplemental form of the essential mineral magnesium, which facilitates and supports basic body functions such as bone strength, immune system health and heartbeat regularity. You may receive magnesium chloride supplementation to treat the effects of…
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