Strength training for your core muscles has many benefits. Not only can it help relieve back pain, but the Mayo Clinic maintains that a strong core can improve posture, make other movements and exercises easier and tone your stomach and…
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October 22, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Air travel during pregnancy is generally considered safe, but you should speak with your health-care provider to discuss your particular pregnancy and confirm that it is safe to travel. This also gives you time to organize vital information, such…
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Working out your core muscles may give you killer abs and a flatter stomach, but you’ll enjoy more benefits than just a swimsuit look. Building a stronger core and eliminating extra belly fat can improve your balance and posture as…
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The Mayo Clinic describes lupus as a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues. People suffering from this illness experience painful inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body. Affected areas of…
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, refers to either the systolic (top) pressure consistently measuring over 140 or the diastolic (bottom) pressure consistently measuring over 90. High blood pressure affects all types of people and occurs more often when certain risk…
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October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Clogged pores occur when skin cells are unable to migrate out of hair follicles, forming plugs of cells and oil within your pores leading to blockages. If the plugs are open to the air, the protein in the skin cells…
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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an over-the-counter medication used as a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Tylenol may also be used to treat headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, toothaches and colds. Although Tylenol is a relatively safe drug, using more than…
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Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with dozens of health benefits. The National Institutes of Health notes that omega-3 fatty acids can keep arteries supple, lower blood pressure, lower triglyceride levels and prevent heart attacks, stroke and death in people with…
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Overview The Gazelle is an at-home exercise machine invented by Tony Little and manufactured by Fitness Quest. Referred to as a “glider,” the Gazelle is promoted as offering a total-body calorie-burning and muscle-toning workout with “virtually zero impact” to the…
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October 22, 2013 Mental Health
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others) is a common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. This medication belongs to the class non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and works by altering chemical signals that are related to pain and inflammation,…
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If you’ve ever suffered from gout, you know how debilitating it can be. The pain and inflammation can be unbearable and make walking or even sleeping difficult. Gout is a form of arthritis that develops when too much uric acid…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. No Insulin Production Equals Weight Loss According to Sugar Busters, sugar is toxic. By eliminating refined sugar as well as fruits and vegetables with a high sugar content, you lose weight. Food that raises your blood glucose too quickly…
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You don’t need to use fancy equipment or join expensive classes to be fit. In fact, you don’t need to change much in your daily routine if you want to get some exercise. You can get a full-body workout and…
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Everybody has had cracked lips, usually in the winter. Lips become dry and not only flake, but split open, revealing painfully raw, tender skin exposed to the air. Cracked lips can be cured through a series of lifestyle changes, including…
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October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Coconut oil can moisturize and strengthen your hair. This will help your hair grow long by decreasing the rate of hair breakage, extending the life of each hair shaft and preventing damage that would otherwise require a trim. Mixing…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
More than likely you’ve heard of them or read about omega-3 fatty acids. They are encouraged by registered dietitians and health organizations because they have several health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat, which is a…
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A potentially serious side effect develops rarely in some patients receiving the anticoagulant heparin. Heparin is used to prevent or treat blood clots and must be given by injection or IV infusion. Heparin sometimes causes the number of platelets in…
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October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Mederma is a scar minimizer produced by Merz. Available as topical gel, Mederma may help heal and decrease the appearance of scars. The product is designed to be easy and convenient to use but is only effective with consistent use…
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October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Communicable and infectious diseases pass from one person to another by one of four methods. Blood transmission requires direct contact with the blood. Fecal to oral requires touching feces of contaminated objects and then touching your mouth. Respiratory transmission occurs…
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the rectum and large intestine, also called the colon. Ongoing inflammation results in sores and ulcers of the intestinal lining. The disease is marked by episodes of bloody diarrhea. Drug treatment is…
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Bone cancer, the Mayo Clinic reports, is not one of the more common forms of cancer. Other cancers may metastasize to or spread to the bones, but these are named for the location of their origins. Bone cancer starts inside…
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October 22, 2013 Children's Health
Most children of the twenty-first century have been familiar with computers for their entire lives. Whether they use the Internet in school as a part of their daily learning or at home to blow off steam with the games available…
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1. Get Psychiatric Help The first thing many parents do when they discover their child has ADHD is to get a Ritalin prescription from the family doctor. While this is the easiest answer, it’s not necessarily the best. Go to…
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October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Spider veins occur when a valve in a vein becomes weak, preventing blood from flowing properly. Blood may then collect in the vein, enlarging as it pools and branching out like a spider web. Spider veins can usually be noticed…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fitness brings many positive benefits into your life, including an increase in energy, a longer life and an increase in self esteem. The Mayo Clinic explains that physical activity can prevent chronic health conditions, promote weight loss and improve sleep….
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According to a study by the American Council on Exercise, cardio kickboxing provides a workout sufficient to not only maintain, but also improve, cardiovascular fitness. Cardio kickboxing advantages are numerous, from simply burning calories and losing weight to relieving stress…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Long recognized for both their nutritional and medicinal properties, grapes have been cultivated for at least 6,000 years. The fruit and the wine made from it are a staple of many cultures. Throughout history remedies have been employed using…
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When it comes to muscle building, there are many ways to achieve the same goal. No matter which program you choose, you must create a muscle-growth stimulus in the gym and then take in adequate nutrition to rebuild bigger and…
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A strong muscular neck is not only a requirement for a bodybuilder to finish out a brawny physique but is also essential in protecting the cervical spine during an accident or contact sports. Many people forgo the idea of specifically…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you think bodybuilding takes place only in the gym, think again. According to International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) Professional Figure athlete Rachel Cammon, as much as 80 percent of extreme hypertrophy, as seen in bodybuilding competitions, can be attributed…
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