October 25, 2013 Women's Health
A menstrual period, the time of the month when a woman’s uterus sheds its lining, can vary greatly from woman to woman. Not only does the length and frequency vary, but the symptoms of a menstrual period differ as well….
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Overview Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis is the actual name for the condition that is understandably often referred to by the abbreviation DISH. While the condition can affect other areas of the skeleton, it predominantly involves the spine. DISH is a…
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Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that attacks the liver, causing inflammation. Symptoms of hepatitis C usually don’t manifest until liver damage begins. Hepatitis C is considered the most serious of the hepatitis diseases. Hepatitis C is most commonly…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is an electrolyte in the blood that regulates body functions. In most situations, electrolyte levels change as the body’s water level changes. Low potassium levels, or hypokalemia, result when blood levels drop below 3.5 milliequivalents per liter. According to…
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Cancer remains one of the top public health threats around the world. In the U.S. alone, 1.5 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2009, according to American Cancer Society. While new treatments continue to improve the lives of millions…
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Overview Hiccups are common in infants. In fact, many moms remember feeling hiccups that happened while the baby was still in the womb. They happen when a muscle called the diaphragm contracts. They can happen on their own or as…
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) calls cigarette smoking the single major cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking is linked to mortality from cardiovascular disease and lung disorders. Cigarette smoke contains thousands of poisonous particles as well as…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
People who are addicted to alcohol may become severely deficient in important basic vitamins and minerals, directly affecting their health. Individuals who consume more than 30 percent of their calories as alcohol have the greatest risk, particularly for deficiencies in…
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Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood glucose or low blood sugar, happens when blood sugar levels drop below normal range. Hypoglycemia is generally mild and rare in healthy adults with no known glucose or insulin-related problems. Most commonly, hypoglycemia results…
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1. Take a Pain Reliever The first step in controlling most types of pain is to take a pain-relieving drug. Many over-the-counter drugs work wonderfully for this. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers. More…
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Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), also known as low blood glucose, happens when your blood sugar drops below normal levels. In most cases, low blood sugar is mild and temporary. However, serious cases can lead to serious complications. If you have…
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Pine tar is an all-natural ingredient that has been used for centuries for various purposes, including a wood preservative and a coating that is used on wood and metal. It can waterproof boats and preserve buildings. In more recent times,…
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Food poisoning, also known as food-borne illness, occurs after eating food contaminated with toxins, such as bacteria, viruses or parasites. Mild to moderate cases of food poisoning often resolve themselves within several days without need for medical treatment. Severe cases,…
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Overview Pull-ups require you to lift and lower your entire body using your upper body strength on a pull-up bar. While this activity may come easy to some, others struggle with completing just one pull-up. In order to do 20…
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Children are born with certain traits that are hard-wired, such as temperament and talents, but the parents ultimately shape their children’s personalities and abilities to utilize those traits, report child psychologists and researchers at the Child Development Institute. The quality…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the University of Michigan Health System, probiotic bacteria help to alter the micro flora balance and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in your intestines. Probiotics help to improve digestion and even boost immune function. However, although probiotics…
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Overview Excessive belly fat, also known by its scientific name visceral fat, is one of the greatest health risks worldwide and especially in the United States. Heart disease kills more people than any other disease in America and having excessive…
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These drills will increase the power and speed in your lower body thus enabling you to jump higher. Both power and speed are attributed to fast-twitch muscle fibers. Such muscles are effectively developed by using movement drills that are quick…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Pimples are caused when pores in your skin become blocked with dead skin cells and oil. This provides the perfect environment for the growth of a bacteria called P. acnes, which causes acne. There are a number of inexpensive ways…
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Overview Performing standard resistance training exercises on a stability ball instead of a weight bench forces the core muscles in your abdomen, back and pelvis to work extra hard to stabilize your body because of the ball’s constant instability. There…
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Most of your body has sebaceous glands beneath the surface, which pump sebum, or oil, to the skin in order to keep it hydrated and protected from the elements. Your lips, however, rely on internal moisture and hydration to prevent…
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1. Understand the Causes of Vaginismus Vaginismus is a condition in which a woman’s pelvic floor muscles spasm involuntarily in response to penetration or attempted penetration. This makes penetration either impossible or painfully difficult. Many women have never heard of…
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The goal of a healthy diet in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is to support normal blood sugars and a healthy weight in order to prevent diabetic complications and promote general health. Type 2 diabetics can enjoy all types of…
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The muscles of the face, like any other muscle group in the body, must be exercised on a regular basis to maintain tone and function, says the Health Guidance Organization. In roughly 10 minutes a day, facial exercises can improve…
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Overview Quitting smoking is hard–after all, it is an addiction. Some smokers determined to become ex-smokers may be able to quit cold turkey, but the majority need some extra help. Thinking through your options when it comes to becoming smoke-free…
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October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview You may wish to estimate the calories you burn daily when you design a weight loss plan. This will allow you to predict your weight loss over a period of time. You can calculate the calories you burn in…
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1. Talk to a Dermatologist Syringoma is a bump formed on the face, caused by cell overgrowth in the sweat glands that creates a small yellowish tumor. It’s benign, which means there’s no health risk, though it can make you…
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Overview Your credit report is used by banks and other lenders, as well as insurers and employers to make decisions about whether to give you credit or to hire you. The credit report information needs to be accurate because discrepancies…
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Skiing can be fun if one is cautious. If reckless, however, the activity can become one of danger, potentially putting your life and the lives of others in peril. There are numerous ways to ensure your safety and the safety…
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October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Melasma also goes by the name of chloasma or less formally, the “mask of pregnancy,” as this pigmentation disorder affects up to 70 percent of expectant women. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) states that women who take birth…
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