Overview Made it through hernia surgery and want to get back to your regular activities and fitness level? Returning to exercise depends upon the type of surgery that you went through and your body’s response to it. Start off slowly,…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
1. Fuel to the Fire Sibling rivalry occurs when jealousy, competition and fighting take place amongst siblings. It is mostly confined to childhood, although sometimes adult sibling rivalries continue to occur. One of the main causes of sibling rivalry is…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Overview Many parents find that when they return home from the hospital, or after they’ve been co-sleeping, that their baby is reluctant to go to sleep in the fashionable crib that was purchased for her. Babies love to be snug…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition characterized by such symptoms as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. The exact cause for ADHD is unknown, but heredity, changes in brain function, toxin exposure and having a mother who smoked or…
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Wrist weights are weighted straps that can be worn around the wrists or ankles to add resistance to any activity. They can be used for running or walking, rehabilitation, light resistance training and cardiovascular exercise. Adding resistance during any workout,…
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1. Do I Really Need Salt? Very small amounts of salt are needed for certain important functions such as regulating the correct amount of fluid in the body. Salt also helps nerves transmit impulses and has an impact on muscle…
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1. When Wounds Become Infected Any wound, whether a cut, abrasion, burn or puncture has the potential to become infected if you don’t treat and care for it properly. Wound infection can lead to tissue and skin damage, which can…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, are the soft hulled seeds of the pumpkin, a member of the squash family. Pumpkin seeds are typically roasted, with or without seasoning, until they are crispy. Other larger squash seeds may be substituted…
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March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Nip and Tuck That Belly Tummy tucks are called abdominoplasty in the medical field. A tummy tuck removes excess fat and loose skin from your abdominal area. People may have tummy tucks after pregnancy, prior abdominal surgery, significant weight…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
1. Talk it Out With Your Teen Think your teen’s itching to dive into the dating scene? Then it’s time to sit down and have a chat. Too often the teens who start dating without getting briefed on the birds…
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1. Let’s Hear It for Liver If you have a tendency to be anemic, the best way to avoid the condition is through a well balanced diet. There are two kinds of iron: heme iron, those found in animal products,…
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March 27, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. Eat the Whole Artichoke You’re probably most familiar with the marinated artichoke hearts that become a favorite party dip. But have you ever enjoyed a whole artichoke, steamed or braised? The way you eat the artichoke makes a big…
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Detoxifying the body is an ideal way to eliminate toxic substances that build up in the organs and prevent your system from functioning at its best. Some of the best ways to detoxify are through using herbs or enemas, fasting,…
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1. Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction is a problem that tears families apart, damages children in the middle, causes loss of work and wreaks havoc on the body. The damage to the body is enough to send a non-addict to look…
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur in both men and women; however, they are more common in women. According to Dr. Thomas Griebling of the University of Kansas Urology Department, only about 20 percent of UTI cases occur in men….
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If you have a condition, such as diabetes, that raises the risk of high blood sugar, you need to take steps to keep your blood glucose levels in check. A high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia) can lead to serious complications….
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1. Cold Muscles Can Mean Torn Muscles It’s important to warm up your triceps before doing any type of stretching. When you warm up, you increase your heart rate which then pumps more blood into your muscles and connective tissues….
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Overview Dandruff, that white flaky stuff that lands on your shirt and causes your head to itch. Everyone has experienced the effects of dandruff at some point. Getting rid of dandruff is no easy task and there are plenty of…
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Overview Society places unrealistic expectations on children, teens and women regarding weight and appearance. Children develop eating disorders due to these pressures combined with mental health issues and a need for control. Basics Many people believe the cause of eating…
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1. Complications are Uncommon Knee replacement surgery is a very common surgery. Most of the time, it is very successful with few complications. Many patients will return to their normal activities of daily living within three to six months. 2….
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March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin of a young person is beautiful, healthy, shiny and attractive. The tissue is able to produce enough collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and other important elements of the skin to ensure a great deal of elasticity and repairing…
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Overview Overactive bladder may be caused by a neurological condition resulting in involuntary bladder contractions, and while the symptoms may be similar to a bladder infection there are a number of important differences that will need to be identified before…
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Overview The key to maintaining yoga mat stickiness is routine cleaning. Keep in mind that according to Barefoot Yoga Company, most yoga mats come from the factory with a residue from production which you can wipe off with a slightly…
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1. Skin Infections as a Leading Staph Infection Cause Staph bacteria can cause an infection by invading your body through a cut or scrape in the skin. Openings in the skin don’t have to be gaping wounds to invite staph…
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Overview Credit cards have become an increasingly popular way to pay for purchases and make payments on bills. Paper money is becoming a rare commodity in today’s society. However, credit cards can cause a slew of problems if not used…
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1. Turn Up the Lights Some wrinkle creams work by reflecting the light away from wrinkles in the skin. Tiny crystals within the cream bring light into the recessed areas of the forehead and around the mouth making them much…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Hair relaxers are products that contain chemicals to break the bond in the hair shaft that causes it to twist. People have a wide variety of hair textures and styles. Those with curly hair may either embrace their curls or…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Overview When children get their own beds and are not confined by the walls of a crib, the game of getting into the parents’ bed can begin. A child may feel separation anxiety, especially if the crib had been in…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Good Bacteria in Our Foods Probiotic foods are growing in popularity in the United States. Their popularity is due to the fact there’s growing evidence these foods are extremely good for us, giving us a better quality of life….
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Overview Endive is a leafy vegetable with the scientific name Cichorium endivia. There are two types of endives: Curly and escarole. Curly endive has a narrow leaf and is sometimes called chicory. Escarole is a broad-leafed endive that is less…
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