March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Diarrhea is a very uncomfortable medical condition that can be very embarrassing and force individuals to spend large part of their days in the bathroom. It is usually a symptom of another medical problem, such as a bacterial infection,…
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March 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Baseball is “America’s pastime” and is the only sport where the defense is in control of the ball. The team on offense designates a batting order at the start of the game and then sends one player at a time…
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Nystagmus is the rapid, involuntary movement of the eyes in back-and-forth movements, up-and-down movements or rotary directions. The movements can be pendulum-like or jerky in fashion and can happen simultaneously in both eyes or in just a single eye. There…
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Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which certain neurons (nerve cells) in the brain become injured and die. These neurons are responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical essential to central nervous system message transmission. There are several early signs of…
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Overview Pepsin is an enzyme produced by the stomach. Along with a few other enzymes during digestion, it begins to break down protein in the stomach. Protein is found in our diet mainly in the form of meats, eggs and…
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Overview Communicating is about more than just talking. Every day we are communicating through our words, our actions, our emotions, our behavior and even through the things we don’t say. Communication is how we let people around us know what…
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An elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine that mimics the action of running, yet does not require the foot to strike the ground with every step. In its most basic form, an elliptical machine has two moving platforms you…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The National Cancer Institute reports that 192,000 women, and 2,000 men, are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year. Breast cancer occurs when the cells of the breast transform into a new type of cell that grows…
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March 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Fat has its place in a healthy diet. Besides being a source of energy, fat helps your body absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E and K), aids in satiety and is a key nutrient for proper growth and metabolic function….
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview You have a child who is more active, more easily distracted and more impulsive than your other children; thus, you have been given a special role and assignment–you have to learn to work with an exceptional child. When you…
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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. These cells circulate in the blood, originating in the bone marrow. Abnormal plasma cells are found in the blood and these cells cause problems throughout the body. The Multiple Myeloma Research…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Multiple myeloma is a blood-related cancer affecting the plasma cells. Sufferers of multiple myeloma experience bone pain, fatigue, kidney problems and repeated infections. A number of treatments are available to lengthen life and improve quality-of-life. These treatments vary according to…
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March 30, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The popular, most common way to fight bacteria in the body is to take antibiotics. While this is the best course of action for serious infections, antibiotics are sometimes abused and taken for small problems that are easily solved…
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The vitamins that support healthy skin should all be present in a good diet, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but most Americans don’t get enough of them regularly. Vitamins A, C and E, all intrinsic to well-functioning skin,…
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The Ab Roller is designed to give all your abdominal muscles a complete workout. The Ab Roller features a patented “Arcuate Rocker System” that provides support to your head and neck during exercise. It also helps guide your spine during…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Acne scars often result from severe acne. The Acne Resource Center Online states that about 20 million people in the United States suffer from severe enough acne to cause scaring. Unfortunately, it may take up to 12 months before a…
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Lead poisoning is caused by an accumulation of lead in the body, even in small amounts. Large concentrations of lead in the body can be fatal. Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the primary causes of lead poisoning in children….
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March 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview A rack can provide an easy way to carry heavy and bulky loads on your bicycle whether you are taking a quick trip or touring cross-country. Many bicycles today are designed with holes existing in the frame that can…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Everyone wants perfect skin, but for those who have large pores or suffered from acne and have the scars to show for it, perfection can seem like an unattainable goal. But there are ways to remove your acne scars…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Sciatica is the medical term used for pain associated with the sciatic nerve. This nerve, the Mayo Clinic reports, is by far the longest of your nerves. It stretches from the spinal column to the area of your hips and…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Children can get the common cold as often as six times a year, states the Mayo Clinic. If your child has cold symptoms like a sore throat, headache and cough, take her to the doctor just to be sure. If…
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Working the internal organs and muscles delivers self-healing benefits. Positing the body in certain postures and regulating the breath will clear the system, allowing for fresh blood, oxygen and energy to restore balance within the body system. Effort is put…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Low white blood cell counts, a condition known as neutropenia, can be a serious medical condition leading to chronic or fatal infections. White cell levels can reach low levels in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, as many chemotherapeutic drugs damage the…
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In most adults, the common at-rest heart rate is no less than 60 beats per minute and no more than 100 beats per minute. This may go up if you are being active, such as exercising or working hard. Your…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When diarrhea strikes, you may suffer from stomach cramping in addition to loose or watery stools. Medline Plus, a division of the National Institutes of Health, reports that a temporary viral infection is the most common cause of diarrhea. However,…
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March 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A properly alkalized body plays a significant role in restoring and maintaining health. The body’s organs and glands function properly in exact proportion to how much alkaline and acid levels are in our systems. Discovering the right acid/base balance,…
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March 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” acute respiratory illnesses such as colds and flu account for 30 to 50 percent of time lost from work and 60 to 80 percent of time lost from school each year. Colds and…
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March 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
For those who have grown tired of the endless routine of shaving, waxing or plucking to get rid of unwanted body hair, permanent hair removal is an attractive option. Many potential clients wonder whether laser hair removal is available for…
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by a bacteria or a virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bacterial meningitis is…
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Having a tight butt will not only help you look good in pants, it will strengthen your legs as well. Your balance will improve and your chances of falling will decrease. You do not need any expensive equipment to do…
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