Overview The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for making certain hormones, including cortisol (which modulates the body’s stress response) and aldosterone (which controls salt and water balance). The adrenal glands are controlled by…
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Developing healthy relationships isn’t a skill everyone possesses, especially if relationship partners lacked positive relationship role models growing up. It’s crucial that all people learn to recognize what constitutes a healthy versus an abusive relationship. The National Coalition Against Domestic…
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October 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Morning sickness and missing your period are two of the classic signs of pregnancy that expectant moms experience. These signs vary from woman to woman, so knowing what to look for can help you determine whether you may be expecting….
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Hitting a heavy bag or a speed bag is essential for any boxer. Hitting a speed bag helps develop timing, quickness, agility and aggressiveness. Hitting a heavy bag helps develop strength, endurance, explosive power and punching technique. It is an…
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1. Control Flatulence Through Diet Many foods with the artificial sweetener sorbitol, as well as a form of sugar called fructose, can produce intestinal gas, so limiting processed foods and sweets can help calm your digestive system. Raffinose, another type…
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Freestyle kayak is a whitewater sport. The paddler performs maneuvers and acrobatic moves along a set course. Freestyle kayak competitions are overseen by USA Freestyle Kayak, which represents the United States as a member of the International Canoe Federation. The…
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October 29, 2013 Children's Health
Although there is no single cause of colic, the symptoms are characterized by crying for long periods of time, two to four hours, without particular cause. The baby may be well fed, clean and warm, but even constant comforting cannot…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to the American Dietetic Association and the American Heart Association, a 1,500 calorie food plan may be recommended for weight loss or weight maintenance. Use of the plan depends on whether you are male or female, your body…
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The obvious effects of spousal abuse are injury and unhappiness, but spousal abuse actually ripples through all aspects of a person’s life and affects the abused person in dramatic and profound ways. Abuse affects a person’s self-esteem, mental health, income…
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Going to the gym in tight-fitting workout clothes might intimidate some women who want to get in shape; expensive gym memberships are also discouraging. Thankfully, there is a solution: home fitness videos. Exercise videos are a budget-friendly way to get…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Carbohydrates act as our body’s main source of energy, with each gram providing four calories. They are predominantly found in fruits, vegetables and grains such as pasta, rice, oats and bread. Certain health conditions, namely diabetes mellitus, require paying…
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Overview Dating violence occurs when a dating partner performs an act of physical harm or violence upon the other. In some cases, it can be reciprocated back and forth between the two. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states…
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October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Histamine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that gets released during stress and allergy attacks. Certain foods also contain histamine which is broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase which, according to the British Allergy Foundation, some individuals…
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There are many types of cancer that may affect you. There also are treatments available for most forms of the disease. Cancer essentially is an abnormal growth of cells in one part of your body. While all tumors are not…
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1. Take Glucosamine Glucosamine is one of the standard natural treatments for osteoarthritis. It rebuilds cartilage destroyed by osteoarthritis and keeps existing cartilage safe. Glucosamine is available in liquid or powder form, and the typical therapeutic dose is 1,500 mg…
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Iodine is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies for normal function. It promotes thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones. Iodine also converts food into energy our cells can use. Adults need around 150 mcg a day as recommended…
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Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. The Mayo Clinic says that Graves’ disease is the most commonly experienced form of hyperthyroidism. In this condition, the thyroid gland increases its hormonal…
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The influenza, or flu, is a viral illness that can be quite serious when it infects infants, the elderly and other individuals with a weakened immune system. When the symptoms of the flu are recognized early in the infection, proper…
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According to the American Lung Association, smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States. It harms the lungs and other body organs, raises the risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure,…
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High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, is an elevation in blood sugar levels that occurs in diabetic patients. Food choices, physical activities, illnesses or failure to take diabetic medication can cause hyperglycemia. Symptoms of hyperglycemia typically don’t appear until…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Caffeine is a stimulant to the body and is consumed by over 80 percent of the world’s population on a daily basis. The body absorbs caffeine within 45 minutes after ingestion, and the effects of this stimulant are diminished after…
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October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Contact a Dermatologist Skin tags are benign growths of accumulated skin, which usually appear on small stalks. They are often found under the arms, on the neck or face, in the groin area and underneath women’s breasts, though they…
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October 29, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or uneasiness. It ranges in severity from mild to paralyzing and is typically accompanied by physical symptoms. Anxiousness is a typical reaction to a perceived stressor and may be experienced during happy times or…
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If you feel helpless without that morning jolt of coffee or experience fogginess, headache or mood swings when your java is delayed, you may have a caffeine addiction. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), caffeine withdrawal is now considered a…
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October 29, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety is a reaction to stress characterized by feelings of uneasiness, fear, worry and apprehension. Anxiety manifests physically as heart palpitations, fatigue, chest pain, nausea and shortness of breath. Symptoms of anxiety range from mild to severe, and several treatment…
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According to the research publication “Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research”, acquired head injuries (also referred to as traumatic brain injury, or T.B.I) occur more frequently among children under the age of five, males between the ages of 15 and…
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October 28, 2013 Senior Health
There are many resources available to those in need of mental health services. If you have insurance, the best place to start is your insurance company’s website. Most insurance policies cover mental health services from in-network providers, but you may…
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When your blood flows to your heart, it must enter at a certain pressure for normal good health. When something reduces the flow of blood to your heart, you may experience angina. This is a specific type of pain in…
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1. Your Response to Stress Is Inherited Scientists have found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome have high levels of allostatic load in their bodies. Allostatic load is a stress measure based on hormone secretions that measures the so-called “wear…
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Meningitis is the swelling of membranes which surround the spinal column and brain. It is caused by either a bacterial or viral infection. Though many types of bacteria and viruses can cause meningitis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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