1. Laughing Yoga is No Joke Laughing Yoga, or Laughter Yoga, was developed in the 1990s by Indian physician Madan Kataria and his wife Madhira Kataria. Dr. Kataria observed the health benefits of laughter and wanted a way to formalize…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Diet supplements are products that can aid the individual in his goal to lose weight. Diet supplements typically contain a variety of herbal ingredients that can potentially boost the body’s ability to perform tasks that aid in weight loss….
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Overview The Ab Lounge Sport is an ab machine designed primarily for in-home use. It is lightweight and easy to use. You can do a variety of exercises for your rectus abdominis (six-pack muscle) and your abdominal obliques (under the…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Sugar in the Raw is a unique sweetener with a distinctive look and flavor, often found in brown sugar packets at restaurants. Sugar in the Raw is actually a brand of raw, natural cane turbinado sugar. It has large,…
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1. Keep Your Fingers to Yourself It may be tempting to try to clear up blemishes on your complexion by “popping” them. However, squeezing blackheads and pimples only makes them look worse. Squeezing causes redness and swelling and may cause…
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March 27, 2015 Children's Health
Augmentin, generically known as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections of the sinus, ear, lungs, skin and kidneys. According to Drugs.com, Augmentin is available as a regular, extended-release and chewable tablet. Swallow the…
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Beta-blockers are a type of prescription medication used to lower blood pressure, thus reducing your risk of suffering from a heart attack. They work by slowing the flow of adrenaline in your body, and your blood pressure begins to decrease…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview After the age of 50, the human body is less able to tolerate the behavior that it allowed in younger years. If you are over 50 and need to lose weight, you have to do it differently now. Back…
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March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
StriVectin neck cream is a product designed to improve the tone of skin for the neck and nearby areas. This neck cream is intended to improve skin tone by increasing skin elasticity, increasing the firmness of the skin and evening…
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Overview Malnutrition is often seen in countries where adequate food is not available. It is most common in children, who need plentiful calories and protein to promote growth and development. Sometimes there is enough food to keep from going hungry,…
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Overview Joint pain is a common complaint among bodybuilders, power lifters, athletes and recreational exercisers. You may know someone who suffers from joint pain, or you may suffer from it yourself. Joint pain can be easily avoided and managed with…
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Inflammation Bronchitis stems from an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that bring air in and out of the lungs. Acute bronchitis can develop from the common cold or other respiratory infections. Chronic bronchitis is far more serious, resulting in constant…
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Bladder carcinoma is a form of cancer that originates in your bladder (your body’s receptacle for urine). An abnormal growth of cells usually forms on the inner lining of your bladder. Some risk factors for developing bladder carcinoma include smoking,…
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March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Poor eating habits and lack of activity can cause fat to accumulate at any location, including the upper arms. Cellulite is trapped fat that forms under the skin and causes a dimpled appearance. Although there is no cure for…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin B12 and iron are both essential nutrients whose absence in the body can cause serious health problems. Lack of vitamin B12 may lead to megaloblastic or pernicious anemia and is associated with conditions ranging from incontinence to dementia. Iron…
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March 27, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. Good vs. Bad Carbohydrates The biggest misconception proliferated in the low carb diet craze is that all carbohydrates should rate the same in regard to health. Carbohydrates are the body’s prime source of energy, and while bad carbohydrates which…
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1. Marsupial Mom Carrying a newborn in a sling is a great way to transition your newborn or infant to the outside world. After spending 9 months in utero, being held close to mother’s body for the first 3 months…
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Overview Strength training is an important component of any exercise program. Adding lean muscle can boost your metabolism and give you a more toned appearance. There are several modalities available for strength training but among the oldest are resistance bands…
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March 27, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Isotretinoin, most commonly known as Accutane, is used to treat painful nodular acne, usually after other medications have been tried without success. Accutane can also be used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, rosacea, sweat gland problems and other…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Weight Watchers is a diet plan that focuses on a points system. The diet plan allows dieters to eat any types of food, even the foods normally disallowed by most programs. However, the dieter is only allowed a certain amount…
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March 27, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Magnesium stearate is a salt used by vitamin manufacturers as a filler in producing the majority of supplements sold in stores. Considered an additive, magnesium stearate is composed of magnesium and stearic acid and is used as a lubricant for…
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Overview Bras are not all created equal, as all women know. This extends itself to the sports bra. A well-constructed athletic brassiere is necessary for all women who want to work out or play sports in comfort and with good…
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Klonopin, generically known as clonazepam, is a medication used to treat seizures (convulsions) and panic attacks (condition of extreme fear and anxiety). It works to balance the brain chemicals that provoke anxiousness. Because of its potentially harmful side effects, Klonopin…
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1. Understand How Glucophage Works Glucophage is a well-known brand of the generic drug, metformin. Glucophage is an anti-diabetic medication that helps your body use insulin more efficiently. Glucophage also decreases the amount of sugar your body absorbs from food…
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March 27, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Both men and women desire satisfying sex lives. Part of a successful sexual relationship is stamina. Partners want to please each other fully and this involves lasting long enough so that both are fulfilled. Being a strong sexual partner…
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Overview During the course of pregnancy, nature takes a microscopic dot of life and creates a 7 lb. baby in only nine months. Fetal development is explosive, particularly in the first few months. Weeks 1-4 The first four weeks of…
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Overview A full fitness program that includes cardiovascular training, strength training and an improved diet tends to bring about the most long-term success for an individual who wants to improve conditioning. You can do cardiovascular training and strength training on…
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Overview Joining a gym may not be your forte or fit in your budget. Perhaps you simply enjoy working out at home or outdoors. You can still incorporate weight training easily with wrist weights you can make at home. Wrist…
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Overview The body mass index (BMI) is a method of comparing a person’s weight and height. It is used to estimate a person’s healthy body weight and is one of the most common methods for doing so. The BMI is…
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1. Make Healthy Choices Nutrition plays a big part in your success in transforming a bulging belly into ripped six pack abs. After all, how can you have a toned tummy if a layer of fat is insulating it? Like…
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