Cigarette smoking (in either male or female partners) has consistently been shown in clinical studies to increase the amount of time it takes to conceive. It also has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage and complications in…
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1. Injuries? In golf? Golf may seem like a low-impact, low-risk sport, yet golfers are still susceptible to various injuries. These injuries can be either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries. One recent study showed that during a 2-year period,…
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1. Know the Signs Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an overuse injury caused by degeneration of the tendon fibers that attach to the bony prominence (epicondyle) on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow. These tendons are attached to the…
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1. Understand Structural Birth Defects Birth defects are abnormalities present at the time of a baby’s birth. They occur in approximately 3 percent of pregnancies. When some part of the baby’s body did not form correctly or completely, this is…
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OK. I have been living in LA for a while. No matter where you live you probably know that many of us are in our cars WAY too much and it got me thinking… what kind of workout could you…
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For Women Under 35: Triple Screen–This is a blood test that is done between 15 and 20 weeks. The test screens for Down syndrome and spina bifida, two common birth defects. The test is usually covered by insurance, and the…
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How well you care for your teeth may predict your risk of heart attack. Researchers have described a clear relationship between poor dental hygiene and heart disease. The analysis of a series of studies including over 80,000 patients showed an…
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1. Harder Than One Some make the assumption that a dunk is a dunk, and if you can one, you can do them all. That is simply not true. The two-handed dunk requires a higher vertical leap than the one-handed…
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1. Get Blood Flowing Nitrate pills dilate your blood vessels, relieve chest pain and improve heart function. They are most frequently prescribed to treat angina. Angina causes frequent chest pain due to an inadequate flow of oxygen-rich blood to portions…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that indoor air is more polluted than the air outside. That fact fuels brisk sales in a fairly recent invention: the air purifier. You should always beware, though, and be particularly vigilant about this…
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Persistent itch: Those are two scary words. Nothing can try a person’s patience more than an intractable need to scratch. While the condition can be caused by a smorgasbord of ills, from allergic reaction to dermatitis to dry skin and…
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1. Use Homeopathic Medicines Homeopathic medicines are prepared from plant, animal and mineral substances and are prescribed for very specific symptoms. For example, there are not homeopathic medicines for gallstones, but there are specific remedies to use if you have…
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1. Eat Well Avoid sugars, artificial sweeteners and caffeine and alcohol, which promote rapid release of urine and ingest foods containing vitamin C, like oranges and broccoli. The element prevents bacteria from growing in urine. Cranberries also fight bacteria by…
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1. Raging Hormones Hormone fluctuations play a major role in acne. Androgens are male hormones that are found in both men and women and play two roles in causing acne. They enlarge glands surrounding hair follicles and cause them to…
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1. Early Symptoms If you can recognize the early symptoms of a sinus headache before it hits you full on, you are well on the way to dispelling it without having to suffer the full effects. While sinus headaches can…
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1. Change Your Diet The first step to shrinking your prostate is to adjust your diet. Try to keep your consumption of red meat to the minimum. Fish, particularly those high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fresh tuna and…
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1. Using a Pumice Stone or Loofah Dry skin patches are not only unsightly, but they can also be itchy, sore and uncomfortable. Dry skin can happen anywhere on your body, though it is most likely to appear on the…
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Of course, the best advice is this: Neither a clencher nor a grinder be. But people who grit their teeth when they’re fast asleep certainly wish the problem were that simple to solve. Bruxism is complicated, and the consequences of…
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It would be hard to miss both the chirpy television commercials and the drug store shelves full of detox foot pads. They’re usually sold under the brand name of Kinoki, but not always. Even Avon is into the act with…
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1. Do Active Range of Motion When you have a stiff neck, moving it around carefully can often help to loosen it up. If you have access to moist heat, or even a heating pad, apply it to your neck…
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1. Relax Stress is one of the main culprits of pain in the lower neck and upper back. Many people carry heavy purses, sit at computers all day or simply hold tension in the supportive neck muscles. Using relaxation treatments…
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1. They Begin Almost Immediately After a Strain “Cold” muscles are particularly vulnerable to strain, though a pull can occur almost any time a muscle is placed under stress. If you feel a sudden onset of discomfort after you have…
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1. Try Creams and Lotions You may be able to clear up mild acne with over-the-counter creams or lotions. These products work by drying up oil, killing bacteria and helping your skin slough off dead cells. Pick them up in…
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1. Elderly are Unaware of Stroke Symptoms Despite a push to educate the public on symptoms of stroke, the elderly are still at risk for unidentified symptoms of stroke. Research shows that older adults do not always recognize their symptoms…
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1. Stay Hydrated Diarrhea is a common symptom of the stomach flu. Being in and out of the restroom will have you losing a lot of fluids, which make it absolutely vital that you stay hydrated. Drinking water will help,…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Pancreatitis Understood An inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. The pancreas is a gland located near the stomach and gall bladder. The function of the pancreas is to produce and make hormones and enzymes used in digestion. If…
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All babies spit-up now and then, but for some babies it happens with almost every time they eat. This condition is called infant gastroesophageal reflux. The baby’s stomach is unable to hold in what he just ate so it rises…
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It’s summertime and your young child complains of an awful sore throat and her head feels warm. You hold her clammy hand and notice small red spots or bumps. She refuses to drink her milk or juice and when she…
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For many cancer survivors, the end of treatment can be a very scary time. On one hand, you are told that you are “cured,” but you are still left with the feeling of, ” what now?” It can be a…
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