Author Archive: Contributor
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April 2, 2015
Living Well
Several medicinal herbs can act as safe, complementary treatments to people suffering from mild to moderate depression. In some cases, medicinal herbs may offer better symptom control with fewer side effects than their pharmaceutical counterparts. Because depression can be severe…
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April 2, 2015
Family Health
Your eight-month-old baby is starting to discover the world around him. His curiosity can mean he gets into things he shouldn’t, but even mischief is a way for him to learn more. As he begins to show his emerging personality,…
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Contributor
April 2, 2015
Health
1. Get Some Rest The best thing to do for your pulled neck muscle in the days following the injury is to rest it. You probably won’t need to wear a collar or splint to treat a pulled neck muscle….
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April 2, 2015
Living Well
Several factors can compromise the liver’s ability to function normally. Viruses, alcohol, drugs and environmental toxins may contribute to the development of cirrhosis, hepatitis, fibrosis and other forms of liver disease. If you believe you have experienced liver damage from…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
Strong hips thighs and gluteal muscles enhance athletic technique, promote endurance, prevent injuries and look great in bathing suits. There are two types of lower body exercises. Closed chain exercises, such as squats and lunges, keep your feet in a…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Any tie game in professional basketball goes to overtime. An overtime period is used to determine the winner of any game. A game goes into overtime when the score is tied and there is no time left on the clock….
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
Injuries to the calf muscle are common in sports, and are often referred to as a pulled calf. The injury usually occurs when the muscles of the calf are stretched beyond their limit and the muscles begin to tear. Common…
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April 2, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Overview Some 85 percent of people in their teen and young adult years suffer from acne, a sometimes disfiguring skin condition, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne lesions can hurt, and they often heal slowly. When they’re particularly…
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April 2, 2015
Living Well
Over 50 percent of Americans identify themselves as being Christian, according to the Central Intelligence Agency, but that doesn’t mean that dating while Christian is easy. Finding someone with the same belief structure as yours can be difficult, especially when…
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April 2, 2015
Weight Management
Overview A bathroom scale is a good indicator of general health and weight, but it is also misleading. Scales don’t consider the muscle mass a person is gaining while losing body fat. In some cases, the number on the scale…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Bowling is a game that combines hand-eye coordination, accuracy and a knowledge of spin to knock down pins. It is often played in a team format through organized leagues and can be a fun social activity. Learning the rules of…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
Toning your biceps, triceps and the muscles of your forearms is easy with a few simple exercises. For most of these arm workouts, you’ll need access to a basic set of barbells or you can perform them during your workout…
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April 2, 2015
How Do You Get Rid of Acne on Your Butt?
Overview Acne causes pimples, zits, whiteheads, blackheads or cysts in the affected area. These blemishes are caused when oil and skin cells become trapped in a hair follicle and cause the follicle to become irritated. Acne that appears on your…
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April 2, 2015
Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Your skin contains two vital proteins, collagen and elastin, that help maintain its structure. When you are constantly exposed to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, these proteins start to break down and skin conditions such as wrinkles, redness, dryness,…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Middle linebacker is a critical position on the defensive side of a football field. The middle linebacker has to become a dominant tackler with the strength and instincts to fight off any blocker and bring down any ball carrier he…
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April 2, 2015
Health
Overview The primary purpose of the nose is to process air before it reaches the lungs, states the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO). The nose is responsible for filtering, humidifying and warming inhaled air. Without proper care, the nose is…
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April 2, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Dandruff is a common skin problem that can occur from dry skin, oily skin, lack of hygiene, hair products, fungus and diseases such as psoriasis and eczema. Dandruff, which appears as white flakes on the hair strands and scalp, is…
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April 2, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
If you’ve discovered dark circles underneath your eyes that won’t go away, they may be caused by allergies, sun damage, diet or heredity. In order to determine the best treatment for your dark eyes, you must first determine the cause…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
The cable cross exercise machine is growing in popularity due primarily to it’s versatility. The cable cross allows the user to work most muscles through all ranges of motion. It also makes it easy to mimic sport-specific movements that translate…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Overview Basketball is a popular sport that is relatively inexpensive to play because all you need is a basketball and a hoop. If you don’t have access to a public basketball court, you can make your own at home by…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
Yoga refers to the union, or harmony, between one’s mind, body and spirit. Athletes have turned to yoga and its various asanas, or poses, to aid performance as well as improve recovery. “The number one thing with athletes is to…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Soccer is the universal of all sports. Played in hundreds of countries around the world by millions of adults, teenagers and children, soccer involves a myriad of different moves, techniques and skills. Whether you’re trying to hone the art of…
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April 2, 2015
Health
Your skin is the largest and one of the busiest organs in your body. The skin is constantly under attack and protects your body from bacteria, fungi and viruses. It also regulates your body temperature, and even helps you sense…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
The areas of your stomach and thighs cannot be spot reduced with strength training, but doing exercises for the abs and the muscles of the thighs will make them stronger, firmer and increase the stabilization strength of your core. Firmer…
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April 2, 2015
Fitness
Using a balance disc is a method of modifying exercises to make them more difficult or to build balance specifically in athletic or rehabilitation settings. It is important that each exercise can be completed successfully without the balance disc before…
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April 2, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
To experience the benefits of massage therapy, you don’t have to get a full session on a massage table. Many massage therapists are trained in chair massage. The client sits in a specially designed, padded massage chair while the therapist…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Running faster and jumping higher both require strong leg muscles. Strengthening the calves, hamstrings and quadriceps increase running speed, increase stride length and enable you to jump higher. Strong muscles also help your body hold up better to training, which…
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April 2, 2015
Skincare & Beauty
Your hair may become dry, damaged and brittle after using styling products like hairspray and mousse, coloring your hair, or frequently blow drying and straightening. Additionally, if your hair is exposed to wind, sun or chlorine from a swimming pool,…
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April 2, 2015
Health
1. Reduce Your Portion Size Most restaurants “beef up” the look of their meals by offering large portions of cheap foods, such as bread and potatoes. The standard steak house meal of a basket of bread, a baked potato, a…
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April 2, 2015
Sports & Recreation
Basketball features five distinct player positions: point guard (or the one), shooting guard (the two), small forward (the three), power forward (the four) and center (the five). Each player has a role to fill on the court. The team works…
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