March 24, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
While dry skin can be a side effect of a more serious medical condition, most often it is due to poor nutrition. Like any other organ, the skin depends on a proper balance of specific vitamins and nutrients in order…
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There are two kinds of bed rails: one for small children and another for adults. A bed rail for children helps prevent them from rolling off the bed while they sleep or nap. This is generally used as a transition…
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Overview Cortisol is a hormone that helps maintain homeostasis in the body. According to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, cortisol is released from the adrenal gland and is instrumental in regulating the circulatory, immune and nervous systems, stress…
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Diabetes is an incurable condition that affects children and adults. Diabetics have trouble naturally controlling their blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause such issues as blurred vision and confusion–you may even pass out. Diabetes also increases your…
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Kickboxing largely combines western-style boxing with martial arts style kicks. There are different rules for each style of kickboxing. These rules can further vary from organization to organization. Fights most often are divided into weight divisions. Fighters usually compete in…
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Overview Jock itch is caused by a fungus that lives on your skin. The name of the fungus is tinea cruris and is related to the athlete’s foot fungus. Jocks aren’t the only ones who get jock itch–men who sweat…
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Good health is often evaluated through balance and moderation and includes a healthy diet, exercise, socializing, and even game playing. Brain games are fun and can be stimulating, and they also improve specific skills related to each riddle, game or…
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As an internal martial art, Tai Chi’s power unfolds through the application of proper form and technique and generating power through subtle, softer moves than the “fighting kung fu” techniques in popular movies. Similar to strengthening the core muscles for…
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1. Bleeding Ulcers Are a Pain–Literally Unfortunately, some people have to endure those annoying moments known as a bleeding ulcer. Although some people do not experience pain, most people have symptoms such as heartburn, vomiting of blood, indigestion, nausea, loose…
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Many different pathologies can affect upper extremity motion. These might include acute or chronic diseases such as a stroke, neuropathies affecting upper extremity strength, arthritic conditions, or injuries. When upper extremity motion is comprised by any one of these conditions…
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March 24, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Acne vulgaris, the most common dermatologic disorder in the United States occurs primarily in young adults, according to “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.” A bacterium, Proprionobacterium acnes causes comedones, also known as whiteheads or blackheads. Treatment of acne includes either…
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Treadmills allow you to burn calories and lose weight in a low impact workout that can be done indoors. People of different fitness levels use treadmill exercises with different speeds, degrees of incline and durations, to achieve their objectives. The…
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March 24, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
There are many 7-day diets, but none are more popular than the one touted by Oprah and diet guru, Bob Greene. This 7-day diet consists of specific foods to be eaten on specific days, with the claim that by doing…
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Quitting smoking can be difficult, especially if you have been smoking for many years. In order to quit you must desire to quit, and you must believe that you can. One of the methods you can use to increase your…
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Overview Anatomy and physiology help us understand the way our bodies work and how they are structured. Anatomy and physiology are both subdivisions of biology and are related to each other. Learning the structure and function of the human body…
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Your liver is a remarkable organ that you literally can’t live without. It synthesizes proteins and hormones, produces bile to digest foods, stores glucose, recycles red blood cells and regulates cholesterol. Most importantly, your liver acts as a waste disposal…
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Therabands, also called exercise bands or resistance bands, are elastic bands that provide resistance when lengthened. They come in various thicknesses for different amounts of resistance. Therabands are often used for injury rehabilitation, but can also be used as part…
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Maintaining smooth, elastic skin and a youthful face as you age can be challenging. Trying quick remedies such as Botox or a facelift is an option that comes with a certain amount of risk. As you exercise the rest of…
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Start your home exercise triceps routine by selecting your weight. Look in your pantry for a couple water bottles, bags of rice and cans of food. They work just as well as hand weights for most beginners. The amount of…
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March 23, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview New York City is a great place to explore. There is something here for every interest and every budget. The variety of activities available in New York make it a a wonderful place to go on a double date….
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Each Part Works Together Toward the Same Goal When you eat food and chew it into small pieces, digestion, or the breakdown of foods, has begun. This process creates nourishment and energy for the body by building cells. Many…
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The 3-Day Diet originated in 1985 and is also known as the Cleveland Diet. The diet is very specific and promises to lower cholesterol, increase energy, cleanse the body, and provide quick weight loss. What has attracted many people to…
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Adolescent Pregnancy by Robert T. Brown, M.D. The following are some of the stark facts about a problem that has become to many Americans a symbol of a national moral malaise. This article will attempt to present the facts about…
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The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse reports that 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to complications in many parts of the body, including the feet. Maintaning good control of your diabetes can help to prevent…
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Edema, or swelling, occurs when the force pushing fluid out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissue exceeds that holding it in. Remedies for edema focus on shifting this balance so that more fluid stays in the blood vessels….
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Overview Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, and it currently affects 2.2 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. The irregular, rapid heart rate associated with atrial fibrillation causes poor blood flow to…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ostomies describe a type of surgical procedure in which part of the digestive tract is re-routed out through the abdomen. Abdominal ostomies can be needed for patients who have colon cancer, have experienced abdominal trauma, or who have some…
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More people are jumping on the green “conservation bandwagon” to do their part in conserving energy. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent lights around the house and at the office is a popular trend in America. Boasting…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Femcon Fe is a medication in a classification of drugs known as oral contraceptives. Femcon Fe is a combination oral contraceptive, which means it is made up of two different hormones–norethindrone (progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (estrogen). This medication works by…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss plagues many men and women at various ages, and it can be an embarrassing, unwanted problem. There are many reasons for hair loss, including heredity, prescription medication or an underlying medical condition, but there are certain foods considered…
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