Back surgery is a serious procedure that requires extensive rehabilitation. Getting back to normal after back surgery not only takes time, but in most cases requires a series of physical therapy exercises to help the muscles and joints in the…
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Overview Milk thistle has been used for medicinal purposes for about 2, 000 years. It’s most often recognized for its apparent ability to restore the liver and treat gallbladder problems. An antioxidant contained in milk thistle called silymarin may help…
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Overview For cells throughout the body to function properly, a precise balance of acid and base must be maintained in the blood. If patients develop too much acid in their blood, acidosis, which is also known as acidemia, is the…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO), millions of Americans suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Hay fever is an allergic reaction that produces flu-like symptoms, such as nasal discharge, a runny nose and sinus congestion. The three most…
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Overview Adolescents need healthy diets and regular physical activity to support cognitive and physical development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention young people with healthy eating habits have a lower risk of dental caries, constipation, anemia, eating…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Scar tissue may not be pretty, but it performs a necessary function. As the skin’s new connective tissue, it helps cuts, burns, surgical incisions, chicken pox, acne and other skin conditions to close and heal. Home remedies can effectively minimize…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Clarinol is a brand name for conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, which is marketed to help users lose weight and body fat. The fatty acid is made from sunflower oil when used in dietary supplements, but occurs naturally in beef…
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Water can be recycled in a number of ways. While the earth naturally recycles water all the time, water recycling generally refers to technological processes that speed up the natural flow, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Recycled water can…
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A number of contaminants can pollute our air. In the outdoors, these pollutants can manifest themselves as smog in large cities, which can damage the appearance of buildings and even cause discolorations in people’s clothing. Air pollution can also occur…
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Overview After a family member or friend has passed away, paperwork and final obligations can be overwhelming. When you locate insurance policy documents, you can use them to obtain life insurance settlements, determine health insurance payout requirements and cancel unnecessary…
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You’re tired of that unsightly pot belly and you’re ready to get rid of it. But wanting it gone and getting rid of it are two totally different things. A pot belly is caused by an excess build-up of fat…
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Overview The Total Gym 1000 is part of a line of exercise products designed for use in the home. The 1000 is an early model, though later versions share basic characteristics: an adjustable glideboard works in conjunction with a series…
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Overview Some types of life insurance have a valuable special feature. Most whole life, universal life or variable universal life insurance carry a cash value in addition to being payable at the time of death. If your life insurance policy…
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A normally functioning knee is required to perform most activities of daily living. Injury, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect the knee’s ability to function without pain. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, if medications, changing activity level,…
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May 5, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Bike wheels consist of a tire, rim, spokes, hub and axle. The spokes connect to the hub, at the center of the wheel, and to the rim of the wheel, creating even tension around the wheel that holds the…
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The Bowflex Xtreme is an exercise machine suitable for home use. Instead of weights, the machine uses a series of cables, pulleys and flexible “Power Rods” to provide resistance when you exercise. You can use the Bowflex Xtreme in over…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The generically named medication doxorubicin is marketed in the United States under the brand name Adriamycin. It is an antineoplastic drug prescribed in the treatment of cancer, including cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or CTCL. This, CancerConsultants.com reports, is a rare form…
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Overview Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a prolific perennial plant that many homeowners try to obliterate from their lawns. But it’s a very valuable medicinal herb and is often used as a culinary herb, too. The plant originated in Europe, but…
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Overview Plastic bottles are among the easiest plastics to recycle, and recycling enables you to have a direct impact on landfill size, energy use and whether the plastic bottles become trash or are given another life as a new product…
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If you have trouble falling asleep or maintaining sleep at least three nights a week, you may suffer from insomnia. Insomnia has many possible causes: anxiety, stress, depression, excessive caffeine intake or an event that disrupts your circadian rhythm, the…
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Two of the most popular exercise machines at the gym and at home are the treadmill and the elliptical machine. The biggest reason these machines are so widely used is their capacity to offer a variety of different exercise programs…
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in the gastrointestinal tract and in the central nervous system. A decreased amount of serotonin in the body is usually related to depression and anxiety. People are often prescribed serotonin reuptake inhibitors to treat these…
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Overview Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are two different methods for classifying one’s body type. BMI doesn’t take into account the weight difference for a person with a large fat mass in comparison to a person with…
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Your butt, or gluteus maximus, muscles extend your hip backward and are the largest muscle in your body. Keeping your glutes strong is important for appearance and health. Your glutes are strongly recruited in lifting objects from the floor, and…
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Abdominal exercises that involve movement of the lower body are often called lower abdominal exercises. A stability ball is a fitness tool used for core training and can be used for lower ab workouts for variety and extra challenge. Trying…
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Overview Bleomycin is a widely used anticancer drug that can lead to severe toxicity, including serious lung problems, allergic reactions, painful sores, vomiting and weight loss. Administering bleomycin requires extreme caution. Errors leading to bleomycin overdose and failure to diagnose…
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When you feel stressed, your brain triggers a “fight or flight” response from the prehistoric era, when fighting or running away were humanity’s primary problem-solving techniques. Because starting a fist fight with your coworkers or running away from your cable…
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Overview The Bowflex home gym is an exercise machine that involves a system of cables, pulleys and resistance rods. The basic model supports up to 210 pounds of resistance and enables the user to perform more than 30 exercises. With…
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Overview The Bowflex Motivator is a home gym designed to assist in exercises by providing resistance through a combination of cables, pulleys and flexible rods. You can use the Motivator in more than 50 exercises that target the abdomen, chest,…
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Overview Dry hair often feels coarse and parched and can be difficult to style or manage. It lacks the oil and moisture necessary to nourish hair strands, particularly at the ends where dry hair is often most noticeable. It may…
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