Coconut oil has been used by people in tropical climates for centuries for cooking, flavoring and preparing foods as well as for treating ailments. Like other tropical oils, including palm oil, cocoa oil and shea nut oil, coconut oil may…
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Whether you are rehabbing a pulled hamstring or starting a new fitness regimen, resistance plays a major role. Free weights and pulley machines are frequently utilized during resistance training, but there are other options. You can substitute ankle weights during…
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Overview The American Dietetic Association’s goals for a healthy diet in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are to control blood sugar, achieve normal lipid levels, promote a healthy weight, avoid complications and support general health. All foods can fit…
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Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) occurs when the lower chambers of the heart do not fill with blood, but do not empty. The National Institute of Health (NIH) describes V-fib as twitching or quivering of heart muscle fibers, which renders the heart…
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You are 20 minutes into your cycling workout and you’ve already elevated your heart rate, the display shows you’re burning some calories and you’ve got a good sweat going. All these feelings confirm what you already know–stationary biking provides a…
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Atgam is the brand name of lymphocyte immune globulin, which is an immunosuppressive agent used in the treatment of rejection possibilities following the transplant of a kidney. This is called a renal transplant. The drug may be used both to…
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Overview Although the vast majority of teenagers get at least a handful of pimples, not everyone develops acne scars as a result, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Unfortunately for those who do, acne scars can be difficult…
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Overview A bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a UTI. The most common type…
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Overview Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system causing radiating pain and fatigue. FMS affects 1 in every 50 Americans, mostly women ages 20 to 50 years of age. The symptoms include chronic pain, fatigue, skin sensitivity,…
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High blood pressure can lead to complications such as a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. When you have high blood pressure, the best ways to lower your blood pressure include measures that make you feel good and look good….
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1. Allergen Awareness When you are pregnant, some of your allergy triggers may change. For instance, before you became pregnant, you may have been able to care for a cat but now that you are pregnant, that cat may cause…
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Burns caused by exposure to sun, hot objects or high temperatures damage your outer layer of skin, robbing cellular tissue of moisture and creating inflammation and redness. First aid and sunburn treatments address these issues and make your sensitive skin…
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Obstruction is one of the most misunderstood rules in baseball. Obstruction is when the runner on the basepaths is prevented from getting to the base he is entitled to run to by a fielder who is not involved in the…
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Overview The armpit is one of the most common places for women to get ingrown hairs, according to the Mayo Clinic. This condition is caused when hair that has been shaved, waxed or tweezed begins to curl around and grow…
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Avert, an international AIDS charity, states that HIV and AIDS prevention proves vital for those who have already become infected with the virus, as well as those who present a risk for infection. While treatment with antiretroviral medications allows people…
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Dyazide is a medication made from combining two other drugs called triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. These two agents are diuretics, which are drugs that help maintain fluid balance in the body. Extra fluid is eliminated while essential electrolytes like potassium are…
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Change is the only constant in our lives. We are empowered to heal ourselves naturally with healthier behaviors, thoughts and choices at anytime. The body strives to sustain homeostasis, or equilibrium between all the systems within the body. Small lifestyle…
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1. Wear Good Shoes Wear well-fitting shoes that are soft on top, flexible at the ball of the foot and stiff at the heel. Don’t buy shoes that feel like they’ll need breaking in to be comfortable. Make sure you…
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