1. Stand Up Straight This advice is never more important than during pregnancy. As your baby and belly grow larger, your body’s center of gravity begins to shift forward. Trying to compensate for this change, back muscles work harder than…
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If you want to feel and look good, practice healthy living daily. The little things you do and don’t do often influence your health and well-being. Very little happens overnight, so don’t expect to improve your health in a day….
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The Gazelle Freestyle by Tony Little targets muscles in both your upper and lower body to give you a complete workout. By using the Gazelle Freestyle for 20 minutes three times a week you’ll burn calories, tone your body and…
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Sickle cell anemia is a disorder of the red blood cells that is passed down through the genes. Affected individuals may have the full-blown disorder, which significantly affects quality of life and can cause severe disability or even death. Others…
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When a migraine strikes, you may experience severe headache pain, often on only one side of your head. The Mayo Clinic reports that a migraine headache may throb or pulsate and you may experience increased sensitivity to bright light or…
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The American Foundation for Suicide Depression reports that even though most people with depression are not suicidal, those who are suicidal are depressed. Most people who commit suicide have a psychological illness such as depression or manic depression and there…
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The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back down the back of each leg. Pain in this nerve is called sciatica, and the Mayo Clinic says it can occur anywhere along the path, from your lower back all the way…
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A woman can do many exercises using free weights while strength training–which means doing exercises that require muscles to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as dumbbells to improve muscle strength and endurance. The Women’s Heart Foundation…
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Compared to yoga, Pilates is the new kid on the block in terms of exercise techniques. Pilates incorporates muscle control and toning, breathing and spine alignment, but whereas yoga uses the whole body to emphasize stretching and meditation, Pilates uses…
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Performing exercises for development of the upper back muscles is essential for postural improvement and for arm and shoulder movement. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major, teres minor and rhomboids are all muscles that either assist in the movement of the…
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Almond oil is extracted from the almond and is often used as an ingredient in salad dressings, mayonnaise and in many types of cuisine. The oil is not as strong as the extract, so it is not used to impart…
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In a memorable moment in the movie “Hoosiers,” the coach of the small-town team from Milan measured the height of the basketball goal inside the championship gymnasium before his team took the floor for practice. This simple gesture was to…
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A BOSU, which stands for both sides up, is a balance trainer that is half of a stability ball mounted onto a balance board. As the name suggests, a BOSU can be used with either side facing up. A BOSU…
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Overview A bunion is a dislocation of the first metatarsophalangeal—or big toe—joint that occurs primarily in shod (shoe wearing) populations. The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) suggests that improper footwear may be a cause of…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Master Cleanser, also known as the Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet, is a type of fast done to jump-start a person’s weight-loss plan. The singer and actress Beyonce Knowles made the plan popular by crediting it for her…
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Overview Determining your ideal heart will let you gauge if you are in the fat-burning zone. Run too fast and you risk burning up your main fuel of complex carbohydrates too quickly; run too slowly and you will not burn…
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Gas is a symptom caused by air in the digestive tract, while bloating refers to a feeling of enlargement or swelling of the abdomen. These common digestive symptoms often occur together, resulting in intestinal cramping and discomfort. There are a…
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Raquetball is a game that is grueling and demanding and one that puts an immense amount of pressure on your feet. In order to be successful in racquetball, an athlete needs to have the right equipment and that includes shoes…
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October 22, 2013 Children's Health
Calendula oil is a common herbal oil remedy for treating skin conditions. No first aid kit should be with out this helpful medicine. Although calendula is available in a variety of topical forms, oil is the easiest to use and…
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Wheelchair basketball is no longer the novelty that it once was. The game has come a long way since the 1970s, when many people saw wheelchair athletes playing basketball as objects of sympathy. Or reactions would sometimes go the opposite…
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The primary causes of sore throat are viral and bacterial infections, says the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO), although allergies and sinus infections can also be contributors. Sore throats are extremely common, and rarely do people need to see a…
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October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and deterioration of the body’s joints. While it can affect any joint, arthritis presents special mobility challenges when it occurs in the knees. There are a variety of home remedies for arthritis of…
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October 22, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Following the birth of your baby, it’s natural to want to get rid of your baby weight. In addition to breastfeeding, exercise may be another option for burning off this weight. However, it’s important to make sure you clear your…
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Firming your buttocks will get you the butt of your dreams. The best exercises for toning the glutes (butt muscles) were studied by The La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, according to the article “Glutes To The Max” by Mark…
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October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Curly hair can be difficult to work with than straight hair since it shows signs of damage and dryness much more easily. The key to maintaining curly hair’s health is prevention, since visible damage to the hair is impossible to…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A receding hairline is frequently a symptom of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male- or female-pattern baldness. It’s a condition characterized by excessive hair fall. While the loss often starts gradually, you eventually notice a thinning or receding of the…
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Exercising in the water offers a different kind of workout. Water exercises provide the resistance you’ll need to build and tone muscle without having a heavy impact on your joints like running or walking do. If you have access to…
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A C-section can affect the tautness of your abdominal muscles. This may result in your stomach taking on a pouch-like appearance. If you were very active prior to having your baby, you may want to begin exercising right away following…
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Overview Mouth guards are usually required to play the sport the football. It is a safety precaution for each player to be properly fitted for their mouth guard and have it molded to fit their mouth. Some mouth guards may…
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Rapid weight loss can indicate a number of potentially serious health conditions, including digestive disorders, certain forms of cancer and diabetes. In many cases, your weight and wellness will return to a healthy level once the disorder is treated. If…
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