Overview According to Dr. Benjamin Sadock and Dr. Virginia Sadock, writing in “Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry,” when you experience normal grief you rarely seek help from mental health professionals because you feel your reactions and behaviors related to…
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March 24, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Using massage oils is both a therapeutic and sensual way to relieve muscle fatigue. Massage oils are usually made with botanicals that release not only their medicinal properties when rubbed into the body, but also their aroma, which is another…
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Overview You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a rewarding vacation in Orlando, Florida. The city’s popular theme parks will set you back a few bucks, to say the least, but there are plenty of free options outside…
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No one can predict the future, but we can prepare for it. My father was a wiser man than even I gave him credit for. After he retired, he made sure I was listed on all his bank accounts and…
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Overview Most athletes, from junior high to the pros, have used Epsom salt as a pain reliever at some point. This readily available compound, which isn’t a salt at all, has many uses beyond the simple soak method. Epsom salt…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in bone mineralization, cell growth and blood clotting. A vitamin K deficiency is rare because the body makes and conserves vitamin K, says the Linus Pauling Institute. There are also…
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Skiers base their boot selections on their foot shape, width and volume, as well as their proficiency and preferred terrain. Boots can’t be demoed, so many skiers rely on professional reviews. When reading these reviews, consider the tester’s objectivity. “Ski…
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Sports tape is a porous, nonelastic adhesive tape. Although it is lightweight, its high tensile strength makes it ideal for providing firm support and compression when applied to the body. Sports tape has many applications, including supporting the wrists and…
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March 24, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Depo-Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen. According to Drugs.com, doctors prescribe estradiol injection to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning and irritation. Estradiol can also treat a lack of estrogen that is caused by…
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Overview Sodium bisulfate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid. It is an odorless, colorless, water-soluble crystalline compound useful in household and commercial industries. In pure form, sodium bisulfate exists as a corrosive acid, with a high melting point. Its…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The upper arms consist of two large muscles and one group of smaller muscles. The biceps are on the front, the triceps are on the back and the deltoids are right above both. Technically, the delts are shoulder muscles, but…
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Overview Boxing and kickboxing are combat sports that have many common aspects. They both entail punching, blocking and evasion skills, and competitions take place in square, roped rings. The most obvious difference is that kickboxing allows fighters to strike with…
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Overview Losing weight as a runner depends on the basic formula of burning more calories than you consume. Your body needs fuel to perform at optimum levels, and active women have specific nutritional and caloric requirements that must be met….
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Kava kava is made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper plant native to the South Pacific areas of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. In a 1994 article, experts at Hawaii’s Tripler Medical Center describe the kava beverage as inducing…
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Overview The presence of yeast, or Candida albicans, often occurs as a result of an underlying health problem or as a side effect of taking medication, such as antibiotics, which disrupts the normal balance of the digestive system. Controlling or…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bananas are surprising. Who would have thought they could help you lose weight? These funny, versatile fruits (technically herbs) can play an important role in helping you decrease calories while enjoying nutritious meals and snacks. Slipping on a banana…
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Overview Orlando is perhaps best known for its many theme parks, resorts and tourist attractions, but there’s much more to this central Florida city than meets the eye. If it’s outdoor activities you’re looking for, Orlando can accommodate, with swimming…
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Even though it is long, thick bone, the shin is a very fragile portion of the leg. If you are involved in any type of contact sport, wearing shin instep pads is a must for protecting this delicate area. Shin…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Adventurous tourists and actively creative Chicagoans alike find unique activities throughout the city. There’s no reason to go to the Navy Pier trap or another museum if you can experience the real, local events that Chicago has to offer….
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Overview The kettlebell, a cast-iron weight that resembles a bowling ball with a handle, originated in Russia. Kettlebells range in weight from as little as 5 lb. to over 100 lb. Because kettlebells differ from traditional weight lifting equipment such…
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Overview A credit report is a history of your credit usage, listed by account. If you are late with a payment, file bankruptcy or have any other type of delinquency on your report, your credit score will go down as…
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Overview Wasteful use of paper and plastics increases landfills and decreases natural resources. For example, in 2005, consumers in the United States bought 30 billion water bottles, 26 billion of which ended up in landfills, according to the Natural Resources…
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Milk thistle is a member of the aster family, which includes the daisy. Milk thistle has been used for centuries by doctors and herbalists to treat liver and gallbladder problems, strengthening these organs and improving their overall function. Since Greco-Roman…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Turmeric, the Indian spice used to give yellow mustard its distinctive color, is also a popular alternative health remedy. Turmeric proponents claim the herb can treat a wide variety of ailments when eaten or ingested in capsule, tincture or…
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Even busy people can reap the benefits of yoga practice. A short yoga workout can be completed in 10 to 15 minutes. Yoga Journal writer and yoga expert Natasha Rizopoulos emphasizes that even short sessions of yoga can benefit your…
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March 24, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Next time you change the cartridge in your laser printer, think twice before throwing it away. Each year more than 300 million printer cartridges are thrown away, ending up in landfills or worse, exported to developing countries where they…
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Overview Pilates instruction is available in many forms. You can do mat classes at a gym or at home with a DVD, or take private instruction at a Pilates studio on equipment such as the Reformer. Whether you do a…
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1. Perform Squats Defined, quad dominant movements are exercises that force the legs to bend more at the knee than at the hip. The most famous example of a quad dominant exercise is the squat. Occasionally squats get confused with…
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Swelling or edema in the legs can be a sign of a serious condition or it can be due to standing or sitting for too long. In some cases the edema can be accompanied by pain, numbness and other symptoms…
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Laundry detergent, cough syrup, and sports drink bottles can be recycled into a number of products ranging from fleece jackets to lawn furniture. Besides conserving landfill space, recycling plastic bottles can impact the environment in a number of ways. For…
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