May 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Allegra, generically known as fenofexadine, is a medication in a classification of drugs known as antihistamines. According to PDR Health, Allegra relieves runny nose, sneezing and itchy, red, watery eyes that come with hay fever and may used to relieve…
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All-natural household cleaning solutions are simple to make and require only a few ingredients found in the grocery store. Using all-natural cleaning solutions means you know exactly what you’re bringing into your home. As a bonus, most cleaning solutions you…
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Although the term “linen” is often used generically to indicate bedding, tablecloths or towels, linen is a specific type of durable, long-lasting textile made from the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Although linen fabric has been used for centuries, consumers have…
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Lumbar spondylosis is widely associated with the aging process. As people get older, the composition of the discs in their lower back changes and tends to degenerate. Some of the problems associated with lower back spondylosis include bulging discs, bony…
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May 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Incorporating strength training into your exercise program can improve your swing and help prevent golf-related injuries, says Craig Ballantyne, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and member of the Training Advisory Board for “Men’s Fitness” magazine. To improve your golf…
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May 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Wheat is among the top eight food allergens for children in the United States and numerous countries throughout the world. Wheat allergy occurs as a reaction to one or more proteins in the wheat grain, and typically develops during infant…
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Overview The Ab Chair Deluxe is a fitness machine designed for use in a series of exercises that target the abdominal muscles. The device features a hinge where the seat and back support meet, which allows the user to fully…
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Overview Fevers are common in children under 12 months of age. A fever is an increase in body temperature above the normal level of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. Fevers are the body’s response to viruses, bacteria or…
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Electric cars are coming to America in full force. These environmentally friendly cars are attractive buys, as they produce zero emissions because they run on electric motors operated by batteries. Also, because commuting in these cars can cost as little…
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Your Achilles tendons connect the calf muscles of your lower legs to your heels. Although they are the strongest tendons in your body, they are easily injured because they are subjected to an immense amount of strain and force from…
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Twenty years ago, supplement research was in its infancy. As a result, people frequently took a supplement for one benefit without knowing it had other advantages. However, thanks to new and ongoing research, supplements once taken only for fat burning…
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Overview Deciding to end a marriage is often an emotional roller coaster that typically requires months of contemplation and stress. Once divorce becomes the only option, however, the dry language of Illinois law controls the process of dissolving a marriage…
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You rely on your memory to help you know where you put your keys, the name of your loved ones and your friends’ phone numbers. However, when you experience memory function that breaks down, you can build memory muscle with…
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Instead of prescription eye glasses, many people choose to wear contact lenses. Contacts offer a safe alternative to glasses, though they do require care. When a doctor prescribes contacts, he will give a detailed explanation for cleaning and proper use….
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Overview A hammer toe develops when one of a person’s middle toes has a bending or contracture at the first or second joint. It can occur on the second, third or fourth toe. This bend in the toe is a…
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Overview The old saying is “you are what you eat.” However, you may also be what you drink. Water quality monitoring aims to minimize the concentration of harmful chemicals in drinking water and many government agencies strive to ensure that…
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Ginger root is the brownish, thick, and knotted underground stem of the Zingiber officinale plant. Its culinary use goes back more than 4,000 years, and its medicinal use goes back more than 2,000, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center…
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You mid back is made up of your middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles, responsible for drawing your shoulder blades back in a movement called retraction. The muscles of the mid back are important for helping you maintain an upright posture…
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May 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Treat Your Symptoms Rubella can’t be treated. If you have the disease, you only can make yourself comfortable while the virus runs its course over 7 to 10 days. Treat your low-grade fever and aches with acetaminophen, ibuprofen or…
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Irritability can be caused by a lack of vitamins; a change in diet or some vitamin supplements may help. Irritability also may be brought on by a build-up of certain vitamins in the body. It’s best to seek advice from…
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May 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Stretch marks occur when the skin becomes overstretched due to rapid weight gain. This causes a disruption in collagen, whereby reddish or purple indented lines may appear on the surface of the skin. Removal options for stretch marks include laser…
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Overview Retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs, are long-term, tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help you amass enough money to stop working someday. Unfortunately, if you have incurred a lot of debt in your personal or professional life,…
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The push-up is an exercise that works the chest, or pectoral, muscles; the deltoids, or shoulders; and triceps. Variations on the push-up can focus more emphasis on the different muscles involved. One of those variations is the diamond push-up. The…
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Laundry is an unavoidable fact of life. You put on clothes, they get dirty and need to be washed. Whether you’re hand washing underwear in a hotel room, lugging your laundry down to the common-area washer or doing laundry at…
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People have used the herb Althea officinalis, more commonly known as marshmallow, for over 2000 years as an herbal remedy, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Marshmallow root and leaves contain mucilage, a substance that forms a slick…
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Coughing, while annoying, can be a positive reaction of the body that serves to clear the throat and airways. According to the National Institutes of Health, an acute cough usually is associated with a cold or the flu and typically…
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Many have tried and built hybrids over the years, but most suffered from the same two main disadvantages: limited range and limited speed. It wasn’t until 1999 that the first hybrid was available on the mass market produced by Honda….
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Sixty-six percent of adults in America are overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. While it is generally advised that 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day will help you stay healthy, a lot more is needed…
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May 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The story of StriVectin® is unique among cosmetics companies; in fact, the company didn’t intend to make wrinkle treatments or even facial skin care products. The company’s first product, StriVectin®-SD, began as a simple stretch mark cream. Once scientists…
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Television and the Internet are full of infomercials about the latest, greatest piece of equipment designed to give you a toned, sculpted midsection. While no equipment is strictly necessary to get ripped abs, the question remains: Is any of that…
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