May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer is a common type of cancer diagnosed in 192,000 women and 2,000 men each year in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. There are several different treatment options for breast cancer that doctors recommend based…
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Although contemporary interest in aromatherapy has only emerged within the past 100 years, ancient civilizations recognized the connection between aroma and healing, says Gill Farrer-Halls, author of “The Aromatherapy Bible.” This connection is also evident in Hindu and Buddhist temples,…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview HPV, also known as the human papillomavirus, is a commonly spread, sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts. It can also cause cervical cancer, as well as infect the anal region in men, leading to an increased risk…
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Becoming a foster parent represents only one way to make a difference for children in the foster care system. Not all families fit the role of foster parenting but many still want to help foster children. Donating time, money and…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tobacco use has been known to cause lung and larynx cancer since the U.S. surgeon general released research proof in 1964. Since then, the list of diseases directly caused by or related to smoking cigarettes has grown. The addictive properties…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
To correctly diagnose asthma, your physician will order a pulmonary function study, which may include a series of three or four tests to determine if you have asthma, as well as how severe it is. The process of diagnosing asthma…
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According to W. Paul Glezen, M.D., of Baylor College of Medicine, even a generally healthy child can get as many as a half dozen colds each year. Strengthening the immune system and taking natural cold remedies can help to prevent…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology states that more than 36 million American’s are affected by hay fever. Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction causing flu-like symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of hay fever…
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If you watch any television it’s almost impossible to miss seeing a commercial for the latest and greatest ab workout machine. It almost makes you wonder how people ever trained their abs before all these contraptions existed. Your abs, as…
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The lower abs are commonly worked with the use of body weight, ab slings and pull-up bars. If you want to add more exercises to your lower ab workouts, you need not look any further than a ball; known also…
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According to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, osteopenia is a term used to describe bone loss that is not severe enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone loss is a naturally occurring byproduct of aging, and not all osteopenia…
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Spot fat reduction doesn’t work. The only natural way to burn belly fat is to burn fat from your entire body. Performing sit ups, crunches or other abdominal exercises can help build muscles to make your belly look fitter and…
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Overview While all individual retirement accounts (IRAs) offer the benefits of long-term, tax-advantaged growth of investments, Roth and SIMPLE IRAs have very different characteristics. Although the primary difference between the two lies in the taxation of contributions and distributions, Roth…
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The World Health Organization estimates that 800,000 people worldwide die prematurely from lung cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses associated with outdoor air pollution each year. The effects of outdoor air pollution on health are particularly devastating in the urban areas…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrists due to frequent typing at the computer or other repetitive activities with the hands. Placing pressure on the carpal tunnel nerve near the palm of the hand creates numbness, pain…
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Brushing teeth and washing hands causes many children to balk. Hygiene activities teach kids the importance of taking care of themselves. The hygiene activities aim to get kids to practice proper hygiene skills on their own to keep themselves healthy….
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to indoor or outdoor allergens that causes cold-like symptoms. Sinus pressure headaches, nasal congestion, sneezing and irritated eyes are common symptoms of hay fever. More than 36 million people in the…
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Elliptical trainers are a type of stationary cardio machine that combines the sensation of running with the feeling of climbing stairs. The use of elliptical machines grew from 7.37 million participants in 2000 to 26.52 million in 2009, according to…
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Any exercise that works the abdominals will tilt the rib cage towards the pelvis and vice versa, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding.” The crunch is the purest form of this exercise. But doing hundreds…
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Neurobic exercises are activities in which you can participate to challenge your cognitive abilities, or to “keep you on your toes,” so to speak. Neurobics is a trademarked term, perhaps playing off of the terms aerobics, created by neurobiologist Lawrence…
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Heartburn occurs when your stomach contents or acids back up in the esophagus, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. Heartburn can usually be controlled through behavior modification in the form of lifestyle changes. These holistic heartburn cures will help diminish…
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If you have symptoms of a cough and nasal congestion, it may be caused by the common cold or the flu, which, in most cases, does not require medical treatment, says the Mayo Clinic. A cough with congestion may also…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many people have eye symptoms when they suffer from a cold. Frequently called a “cold in the eye” or “pink eye,” doctors refer to this condition as conjunctivitis. The virus may disappear on its own after a day or so,…
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Overview Many single women and couples resort to using donor sperm to achieve their goal of having a family. Single or gay women or couples where the male partner has no sperm or carries a genetic abnormality may choose to…
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Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound that is commonly used in over-the-counter antacids. According to Healthline.com, it is used to treat heartburn and indigestion that occurs because of an acid imbalance in the stomach. Although sodium bicarbonate is generally regarded…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Two-thirds to three-quarters of individuals with Crohn’s disease need surgery at some point, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Other treatments, such as medication and nutritional supplements, may also be used in treating the disease, but surgery is…
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Raisins are nothing more than dried grapes. In fact, the word raisin comes from the Old French word for grape. As with any dried fruit, the raisin loses some of its nutritional value in the drying process. Of limited value…
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Food poisoning is an illness that affects the gastrointestinal tract. According to FoodSafety.gov, it’s caused by eating food that’s been contaminated by one of several types of bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins or allergens. Most patients recover on their own providing…
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“To sleep: perchance to dream” isn’t only a quote from “Hamlet,” but it is also the elusive goal of insomniacs around the world. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs can be effective in helping you fall–and stay–asleep, but they often come with…
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Double dutch—using two long jump ropes with participants in the middle jumping and performing tricks— is a popular activity in neighborhoods across the country and around the world, but it’s also serious competition for some people. Double dutch involves basic…
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