Overview A fast-growing Mediterranean native, milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, produces spiky leaves and feathery purple flowers. This plant’s name comes from the milky substance in its leaves. In the early 1900s, the English found culinary uses for milk thistle…
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Dyspraxia is a disorder that affects motor skill development and coordination, according to the website LD Online. Dyspraxia is a lifelong condition that usually presents itself during early childhood. People with dyspraxia have problems with speech, perception, emotions, movement, language…
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Gauze is a thin, translucent cotton fabric made with an open weave that allows the skin to breathe. Because it does not seal off necessary air, it is ideal for promoting healing to almost any type of wound. Additionally, a…
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A sudden painful tightness in a muscle is a muscle cramp. The calf muscles in the lower leg are an area that commonly cramp, especially after exercising. A common reason for having a muscle cramp in the legs is tight…
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Agoraphobia is a mental health disorder characterized by an intense and persistent fear of venturing outside of the home, especially to unfamiliar areas. Some people have a fear of specific conditions, such as fear of traveling a certain distance away…
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Overview If you’re plagued by back pain, you’re not alone. Most people in the United States will experience low back pain at least once in their lives, according to MayoClinic.com. Inversion therapy is thought to have been used to treat…
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Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer, yoga is a great choice for your prenatal exercise program. Yoga is easy on the joints and helps with muscle strength, flexibility and coordination. The breathing technique central to all yoga practice…
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March 24, 2015 Children's Health
Talcum powder, as the name implies, is made of talc, a mineral made of a substance called hydrated magnesium silicate. Talcum powder is a highly absorbent element that cuts down on friction that often causes skin irritation. In this regard,…
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March 24, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview One of New York City’s nicknames is “The City that Never Sleeps.” The city buzzes all night long with fun things to do, from outdoor adventures to Broadway plays. While spring and summer nights are temperate, New York can…
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Overview Yeasts can both help you and harm you. As a small part of your intestinal flora, they can be beneficial; yeast organisms, together with their bacterial counterparts, can help digest food, enhance mineral absorption and contribute to B and…
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March 24, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
When you finish your daily workout, don’t forget to spend a few minutes exercising your face. Your face is made up of dozens of muscles that need to be exercised regularly in order to maintain muscle tone. Such exercises may…
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1. Find the Cause If rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids, there are several ways to treat this situation. You may want to seek the help and advice of a physician as to whether or not surgical removal of these…
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Overview A spinner is a type of lure that uses a concave metal blade that spins to attract fish. Spinners are very popular for a number of game fish species including trout, salmon and other predatory game fish. These simple…
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Overview A negative account on your credit report can be anything from a late payment to a filed bankruptcy. Generally speaking, negative accounts are extremely difficult to remove from your report, as the three credit reporting agencies are required to…
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Overview Of the three events in triathlon, you could argue that cycling is the most important of them all. The bike portion of the race takes the longest to complete, covering more than half of the distance.You can make or…
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Conserving energy in the home saves energy and money, and it helps the environment by reducing dependence on energy produced from fossil fuels. Simple lifestyle changes can have a big impact. Create an energy checklist for around the home. Add…
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Overview The kettlebell is an ancient exercise tool that originated in Russia. It is a big cast-iron ball with a thick handle. The original Russian kettlebell weighed 35 lbs. Today, sizes range from 5 lbs. to 175 lbs. The special…
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You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and what’s the first thing you see? A new pimple joining its friends on your face. Seems like they’re going to have a party? Eck! What to do? Not to…
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Your hamstrings are the large muscle group on the back of your thigh and, because of the amount of time we spend in a seated position, hamstrings are prone to becoming overly tight. Hamstrings comrprise your semimembranosis, semitendonosis and your…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview You must consume fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight. After you achieve your weight goal, you’ll need to eat the same number of calories that you burn to maintain your weight. You can estimate your…
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Wrist fractures can leave the wrist, forearm and fingers weak after the break heals. If you have suffered a wrist fracture, your doctor may prescribe physical therapy to help you regain strength and range of motion after the healing period….
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1. Know the Cause To be able to eat properly in the face of having gallstones, you must be aware of how you got them in the first place. That way, a proper diet can be developed and used effectively….
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There is concern about polycarbonate water bottles because of a chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA, that is used in the making of the containers. Polycarbonate plastic is found is an array of products from toys to compact disks. In…
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Overview Speech anxiety, sometimes called communication apprehension, is a fear of public speaking. It is estimated that 70 percent of people have some degree of speech anxiety, according to the University of Southern Mississippi Speaking Center. In fact, poll results…
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Overview A credit report contains all of the information from your credit history, including both positive and negative items. The credit reporting agencies–Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian–must report accurate information in the report. You cannot get negative information removed unless it…
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Overview Las Vegas can offer a variety of activities for adults and teens alike. While many activities in this city are adult-themed, there are a number that even teenagers, such as a 15-year-old, would enjoy and that can be educational…
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Lactose intolerance is what happens when you have trouble digesting lactose, or the sugar found in milk and dairy foods. Lactose is broken down by a substance called lactase, which is made in the small intestine. Lactase breaks lactose down…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There is plenty to do in December in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Various winter recreation facilities are open year-round, and lively community events and festivals occur every December. The city is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where outdoor…
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The green living movement encourages people around the world to recycle plastic, glass, aluminum and paper products whenever possible. Recycling paper reduces wastes, conserves energy and natural resources, decreases air and water pollution and preserves the natural habitats of different…
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Overview An infection of hair follicles, or folliculitis, can develop anywhere on the skin or scalp, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. Folliculitis may be uncomfortable and unsightly, but it usually clears up in a few days. If…
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