A pull-up bar is a type of exercise equipment that is often found in gyms and basements. These tools are capable of working every muscle group in your body, including your legs. Whenever you grasp the bar, you are forced…
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Yoga exercises can contribute to you having more youthful looking skin. This is because practicing yoga gives your skin a healthy glow by boosting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your skin and balancing your hormones. This helps keep your…
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The back contains multiple muscles that are all used in daily activities that have to do with pulling. For example, when you go to start your push mower in the summer time, you need strong back muscles to pull the…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your hair gets oily because of your sebaceous glands. These glands, located near the hair follicles in your scalp, excrete an oily liquid called sebum. When the correct amount of sebum clings to your hair, it gives it moisture and…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview From an early age we’re told that sports drinks are crucial to our success in the sports we play, and that sports drinks will speed our recovery by replenishing the minerals and nutrients we lose with exertion. But are…
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October 21, 2013 Mental Health
Overview People hope they can always rely on their mothers for love and protection. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that not all mother-daughter relationships are healthy. It can be very difficult to overcome an abusive relationship with your…
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October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In your fourth week of pregnancy you may have already missed your period and may have taken a home pregnancy test. Symptoms of pregnancy can occur as early as 1 to 2 weeks following conception. At four weeks pregnant your…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Although the primary purpose of yoga practice, as it is outlined in its ancient Indian origins, is to liberate humans from all forms of suffering, there are some concrete benefits to the practice as well. One of these is the…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Glycolic acid is a common ingredient in skin care products and also is used in chemical facial peels. It penetrates skin well and has certain effects that make it beneficial for skin. An alpha-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid occurs in several…
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Your hair relies on a constant balance of natural oils and proper treatment to keep each strand moist. Unfortunately, even with regular hair care, your hair can become dry and brittle. Dry hair can look unhealthy and may even contribute…
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Push-ups primarily work your pectoral (chest), anterior deltoid (front of shoulder) and triceps (back of arm) muscles. Although this body-weight exercise is simple to execute–you don’t need any equipment beyond a flat, level surface–you can mget the most out of…
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Glaucoma is a condition in which pressure inside the eye causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of sight. According to Dr. Robert Schulman’s book, “Solve It With Supplements,” the flow of fluid in the eye which carries…
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Cycling is an effective exercise for cardiovascular fitness because it is low impact and prevents jarring movements on the bones and joints. It is easy to reach maximum heart rates while cycling, compared with walking, and bicycling is easily accessible…
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October 21, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Practicing relaxation techniques such as focused breathing is a great way to become grounded and centered. Breathing techniques involve removing attention from turmoil in the mind, focusing on the breath and bringing awareness into the body. A greater sense…
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October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Both men and women can benefit from strengthening their pelvic muscles. Not only do strong pelvic floor muscles treat a variety of conditions, like urinary incontinence, but they also help make childbirth easier and improve sexual performance. Because these muscles…
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The thigh and hamstring muscles make up the bulk of your leg size and are important for the health of your knees, your everyday fitness and your ability to play sports. You will find a great many exercises are available…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A small yellow or white discoloration on the toenail, under the tip, may appear before you see other symptoms of toenail fungus. Without treatment, the fungal infection may spread to the entire toenail. Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) may affect one or…
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Individuals generally associate the aroma of lemongrass with Malaysian and Thai cooking. The herb and oil have been used for hundreds of years to aide in digestion and soothe the mind. Lemongrass oil is produced through steam distillation and has…
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Pilates is a specialized system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. Regular Pilates workouts help you tone muscles and improve posture; you also will become more flexible and balanced as you create a leaner…
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A popular exercise machine available in fitness centers and for home use, the elliptical trainer provides a workout that combines stair stepping with the front-to-back movement of running or skiing. Workouts on the elliptical machine vary depending on your stride…
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Overview The foam roller is a tool used by physical therapists, fitness professionals and athletic trainers to help their patients or clients release tension and trigger points in muscle and connective tissues. This method is called self-myofascial release (SMR), and…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Miracle Banana Diet, more commonly called the Morning Banana Diet, is a weight loss diet that swept Japan before being introduced to the United States. On the diet, you eat a banana for breakfast, which supposedly helps fill…
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According to the World Health Organization, type 2 diabetes is moving toward pandemic status, becoming one of the fastest growing diagnoses of adults in the world. In 2001, over one million deaths occurred due to diabetes. Not only is type…
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October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Herbs have been at the base of medicine since Ancient Greece. Dioscorides, a Greek physician, first used sage (Salvia officinalis) to stop the bleeding of wounds and clean sores in the first century. Since then, it has been used as…
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1. Frequent Sex Can Make You Healthier Safe sex, especially with a committed and loving partner, can bring medical health benefits. It can provide a healthy dose of exercise. The bed can actually be a good exercise machine and vigorous…
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Sciatica, which typically presents with low back pain, pain in the buttock and down the leg, affects almost half the population at some point in their lives and results from pressure being applied to part of the sciatic nerve. The…
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October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your hair health is a reflection of your overall health. There are a variety of natural remedies you can incorporate into your daily routine to assure you grow healthy hair. Certain nutrients are known for promoting hair health. Eating foods…
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the last stage of HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that even without treatment, it can take years for a person infected with HIV to reach the…
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1. Why Leg Cramps Occur You’re just waking up in the morning. You roll over to stretch, and suddenly your calf muscle feels like it’s snapped and rolled up into a ball. For a few agonizing minutes, you experience the…
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October 21, 2013 Mental Health
Having effective people skills includes the ability to communicate effectively, using listening skills and reading body language, and the capacity to assert yourself in social situations. Cultivating a positive attitude can not only help others to feel more comfortable in…
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