Acne is a skin condition that affects men and women of all ages but is most common in young adults. Approximately 85 percent of U.S. teenagers will get acne. While a myriad of skin treatments, creams, and tonics exist to…
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Appetite suppressants act on the brain to create a feeling a fullness. Herbal supplements can be used along with a healthy diet and exercise to promote weight loss and general good health, according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database; however,…
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Because breasts are made up mostly of fat tissue, it is not uncommon for them to lose their natural lift and firmness. For women who wish to create a natural breast lift there are exercises that can help. By exercising…
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Candida, a yeast-like fungus, can infect the mouth, vagina, urinary tract, skin or stomach. Symptoms of candidiasis include white patches in the mouth or throat, cracks at the corners of the mouth, skin rashes and blisters, vaginal itching and white…
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Overview Dietary fiber has numerous health benefits and can be found in everything from nuts to fruit to whole grains. In addition to recommending consumption of fiber-rich foods, health care providers often recommend that people supplement their diet with psyllium–a…
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You use about 70 gallons of water in your home on a daily basis, reports the Michigan State University Extension. Much of that water is needlessly wasted because of poor utilization. Conserve water, a limited natural resource, by modifying how…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Black Angus is a breed of cattle that originates from Angus and Aberdeenshire counties in Scotland. George Grant introduced them to the United States in 1873 and they are now one of the most popular breeds of beef…
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March 23, 2015 Children's Health
Being single is becoming increasingly accepted in society, which means you no longer need to scramble for a long-term partner past a certain age. Singles of all ages continue to enjoy their status and use it to meet new people…
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March 23, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Prevent Friction Blisters Wear shoes with plenty of room for the ball of your foot and to wiggle room for your toes. Feet swell throughout the day, so shop for shoes in the middle or end of the day…
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The Nopal cactus, also known as Opuntia ficus indica, prickly pear or cactus pear, is native to regions in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Once grown primarily as a food source for impoverished families, production of nopal cactus has…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Camping is a time to enjoy nature, with the opportunities for hiking, fishing or biking. Nature, however, can be unpredictable, and that could cause a survival situation to arise. To prepare for these situations, you can carry and read…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Making healthy dinners that are flavorful and family-friendly is easier than you may think. It doesn’t have to be a time-consuming undertaking, either. Think in terms of simplicity, color and variety, and use foods that are in season. Stock up…
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Overview November in Hawaii marks more than the beginning of the peak holiday season for tourists. It also marks the beginning of the humpback whales’ migration season, which draws as many to Hawaii’s shores as its surfing and white sandy…
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Dopamine agonists are a group of medications that mimic the actions of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Drugs in this medication group include apomorphine, bromocriptine, cabergoline, pramipexole, ropinirole and rotigotine. Dopamine agonists are prescribed primarily for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, a…
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Overview Feverfew tanacetum, also known as Chrysanthemum parthenium, fell out of favor during the Middle Ages, and did not regain popularity until the 1970s. Some folk remedies called for the use of this herb, but it was generally not considered…
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1. Keep Track of the Incubation Period If you know that you or your child has been exposed to molluscum, keep an eye out for outcroppings of lesions after the projected incubation period. It typically takes 2 to 8 weeks…
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Jaundice is a symptom of an underlying pathology and is not a disease. It clinically presents as a yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes as a consequence of an abnormally increased bilirubin concentration in the blood plasma….
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss supplements for men should target their specific physiological makeup by triggering increased production of fat burning hormones such as HGH, epinephrine and noriepinephrine. Fat burner products combine ingredients that may speed metabolism, boost the thyroid gland, suppress appetite…
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March 23, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Soy flour is made from finely ground roasted soybeans. Soy flour is rich in high-quality protein as well as many vitamins and minerals. There are two kinds of soy flour. Full-fat soy flour is rich in the natural oils…
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Hitting the long ball in baseball is complicated. While you need to generate great bat-head speed in order to send the ball deep and over the outfielders’ heads — and perhaps over the fence — it is not a matter…
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Bladder infections are a form of urinary tract infections; besides the bladder, the urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters and urethra. The National Institutes of Health reports urinary tract infections, also called UTIs, are the second most common infection in…
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1. Drink Milk Not Alcohol Most mothers-to-be know that drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts babies at risk for developmental concerns, but did you know it can also increase the risk of hypocalcemia? Neonatal or early hypocalcemia–a condition in which your…
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Doctors sometimes prescribe urinary catheters for patients who are incontinent, injured or seriously ill. Patients often need them during surgery, childbirth and other procedures. Patients may also have a catheter for tracking the exact amount of urinary output or collecting…
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1. Treat Underlying Health Problems While not all esophagus disorders are preventable, one way of limiting your risk is by taking care of any health problems you have. Sometimes, a chronic health condition can be to blame for the esophagus…
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Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of illness during childhood, according to the Nemours Foundation. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that occasional coughing is healthy and works to keep the airways and throat clear of mucus,…
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The heart is a four-chambered pump with the two atria at the top and the larger ventricles at the bottom. The right side receives blood and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. From the lungs blood returns to the…
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Overview The human body is comprised of three main types of muscle: smooth, skeletal and cardiac. Each category of muscle has its own set of specialized characteristics that distinguishes it from the others in both structure and function. Cardiac Muscle…
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Common goals of teenagers include losing weight, getting better grades and quitting a bad habit, reports Teens Health. It’s one thing to make a vague goal such as to lose weight and quite another to actually lose 20 pounds. The…
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March 22, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Your hair grows due to cellular division in the bulb of your hair follicle, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. A hair follicle is a skin appendage. Hair growth is cyclic throughout your life span. There is no such…
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1. A Word of Warning for Parents It can be difficult to identify the signs of meningitis in young children. Kids have limited communication abilities, and children in their pre-verbal years may only show signs of irritability. You should suspect…
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