Health

Rowing machines offer a variety of ways to elevate your heart rate for different benefits. Whether you are looking to achieve a heart rate that will help you burn fat and calories, improve your cardiovascular strength or help you train…
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Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakes a food protein for something dangerous and attempts to fight it. This immune reaction is what causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Children’s Hospital Boston states that while food intolerances…
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Under-eye circles rarely indicate a serious health condition. Unfortunately, they do tend to make you look tired and older. Under-eye circles tend to affect adults, but some children also get them, states the Mayo Clinic. Many remedies exist for those…
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You can, in fact, continue to grow after puberty has come and gone. Posture is the most important factor in reaching a few more inches after puberty. Bow to Yourself This is the simplest exercise for growing. Be seated in…
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Overview Members of the candida family of yeasts are found in the human body at low levels. If the candida stays at low levels, it is harmless. But if the candida begins to accelerate its growth, then intervention is required…
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Chapped lips occur because of dryness. Factors such as wind, sun, cold, dry air, lip licking, open-mouth breathing, dehydration and allergic reactions to certain lip cosmetics can trigger the development of chapped lips. This ailment can result in pain, discomfort…
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Aromatherapy is a systematic alternative approach used for treating physical and mental health disorders with essential oils. Aromatherapy is designed to be a complementary treatment rather than a primary treatment for illness, disease and mental health disorders. Primary benefits include…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes harsh immune reactions to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Infants with celiac disease may exhibit digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea or vomiting, failure to thrive…
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1. ACL Injuries Are Common The anterior cruciate ligament prevents your tibia, or shin bone, from shifting ahead of the femur, or thigh bone, keeps the tibia at the correct angle relative to the femur and prevents excess tibial rotation….
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Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue, is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, your body demonstrates an immune reaction to gluten, leading to damage…
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Alcoholism doesn’t start out of the blue. It’s an insidious disease that sneaks up on people and affects as many as 14 million Americans, Wright State University reports. Many early indications point to the possibility that alcohol use is getting…
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Exercising is important for everyone. Chair-bound exercises are for you if you are wheelchair-bound, office-chair bound or sitting in a chair while exercising. These exercises can improve your bone density, increase your blood circulation and improve your balance. Sitting in…
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According to George Brooks, M.D., Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California, Streptococcus pneumoniae is normally found in 5 to 40 percent of the population. It has mechanisms ready and waiting to be used…
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Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the body reacts negatively to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center (UCCDC), symptoms of celiac may appear at infancy, during…
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1. MCL Tear Defined The medial collateral ligaments help maintain knee stability. Injuries to it occur through overuse, misalignment, physical activities, or poor preparation before exercising. If your MCL is torn, you’ll have pain along the inside of your knee…
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Spas can be costly with both time and money, and not everyone has extra cash on hand or a few available days for a getaway. If you find yourself longing for some pampering and invigorating spa treatments, you may be…
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