March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome are all indications of low intestinal flora or bowel toxicity. Individuals who do not have at least one bowel movement each day are increasingly susceptible to disease and may require the help of…
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1. Reduce Your Calorie Intake Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood and are linked to a number of health concerns such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. One of the easiest ways to lower your…
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March 21, 2015 Children's Health
Convincing a toddler to get into bed and stay there is often a difficult and challenging task. Kids Health suggests that many toddlers are distracted by all of the fun things they can do and have a hard time transitioning…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is a condition caused by a combination of clogged oil ducts, inflammation and overgrowth of the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, or P. acnes. While it is not a physically debilitating condition, it does tend to cause a lot of psychological…
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1. Medication to Treat Underlying Infection Infection is the number one cause of cervicitis. Infections can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as well as non-sexually transmitted infections. The STDs that cause cervicitis fall into two categories–bacterial and viral….
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March 21, 2015 Children's Health
Behavior modification describes actions taken to increase positive behaviors and decrease negative behaviors. One example of behavior modification is when a parent restricts a child’s bike riding privileges in response to the child riding without a helmet. In the article…
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Yoga can help girls and young women develop better posture, improve self-esteem, lower stress, release muscle tension and increase flexibility. Young people tend to lose flexibility as they age and yoga can help counteract this trend. Yoga, like any physical…
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The dating world is like a jungle, and it can be difficult to navigate your way through, particularly if you have been out of the game for a while. There are several dating guidelines that you should consider if you…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Fat burning supplements are an integral part of getting lean. For bodybuilders, it can mean the difference between standing on stage shredded and losing a few places in the standings. Luckily, fat burning supplements on the market today have been…
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1. Watch for Changes in Complexion and Physique Noticing changes that may occur in your appearance can help you spot the symptoms of cirrhosis, an irreversible condition that results from liver disease. Jaundice is a main symptom of cirrhosis, and…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease as of 2010. While there is no cure, and no proven way to prevent the disease, there are steps you can take to lower your risk….
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Children have their own set of ideas and desires that do not always align with what parents think is best. According to Healthy Children, discipline is meant to teach self-control and to prepare children to be healthy and productive adults….
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The quadracep muscle in your upper leg is the largest muscle group in your body. Their main function during the act of running is to extend the knee, and then contract to pull your knee toward your chest. A strong…
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Overview From its recreational activities along Lake Erie, amusement parks, museums, and music, Northern Ohio offers a wide variety of fun activities for families. Many people would expect to find fun activities in Cleveland, the state’s largest city, but Northern…
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Swimming is one of the simplest sports, requiring few pieces of equipment. In competitive competition, however, the equipment requirements and preferences are ramped up, with swimmers opting for advanced suits, swim caps and goggles to reduce their resistance in the…
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March 21, 2015 Children's Health
1. Treat Delayed Formation of Baby Teeth Many parents whose children’s teeth are slow to erupt may feel that they need to do something to help. As long as the first tooth appears by 12 months of age, dental development…
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Overview Hawaii’s tropical landscape, mild temperatures and picturesque scenery are all the motivation you’ll need to get out and enjoy the state’s vast array of outdoor opportunities. With so much to do and see on each of Hawaii’s four major…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Stress is the body’s natural response to everyday events, from work to social interactions. How you choose to deal with that stress influences your overall health. Learning to manage your stress through stress management activities gives your body a break…
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March 21, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview In 1948, Dr. Arnold Kegel developed exercises to control incontinence in women after childbirth. However we now know that both men and women can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles, as incontinence affects both genders. Performing Kegel exercises…
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Overview Known as the Buckeye State, Ohio provides a variety of child-friendly activities that involve education, wellness, exercise and fun. Whether you’re traveling for a day in the sun at a waterpark or lake, learning about the history at a…
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Overview Cleveland, Ohio, is a bustling city on the banks of Lake Erie, a combination that makes for wild experiences that will get the adrenaline pumping. The nice thing is that you don’t need to be an expert to get…
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1. Retrain Your Brain Through Rehabilitation and Optimism If you’ve had a stroke, your recovery process should begin quickly. Depending on the extent of your brain damage, your attitude and your willingness to attend rehab, you may overcome many of…
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Overview A portable crib adds flexibility to a busy parent’s schedule; you can take the crib with you when you’re on the go. Like any baby product, the most important factor is your baby’s safety. You want to sleep peacefully…
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Overview Clinical depression affects 15 million American adults–or 5 to 8 percent of the population each year–and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Although it is highly treatable, 80 percent of those who suffer from clinical depression…
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1. Ask Your Doctor About Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment If you’re looking for an alternative treatment for cerebral palsy, you may want to investigate the progress being made in the field of HBO, or hyperbaric chamber therapy. This involves exposure to…
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March 21, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Find out Whether you are at Risk for Neurosyphilis Neurosyphilis is complication of a syphilis infection that affects the brain and spinal column. The only way to contract neurosyphilis is to have an untreated case of syphilis for 10…
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There are many reasons to delay a smoking cessation program or goal, but often they are not very good ones. Though there are some side effects to quitting you should be aware of, getting the habit out of your life…
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According to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, lymphomas are a group of cancers of lymphocytes. These are cells of the immune system. Lymphomas generally occur in the lymph nodes, but because there are lymphatic tissues found throughout the body and lymphocytes…
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Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) is an evergreen also called bearberry and manzanita. It produces orange berries that bears like, hence the name bearberry. The plant grows in several places, from coastal California to the Himalayas. The leaves are used…
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1. Isolate Contagious People Hand-foot-mouth disease is highly contagious. Since it is pediatric condition, it is an illness that is easily spread through preschools and daycares. The best thing you can do to prevent others from getting sick is to…
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