Overview Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the the atria, which are the top two chambers of the heart, beat erratically. The purpose of the atria is to propel blood into the ventricles, which pump blood to the lungs…
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1. Focus on Limiting the Damage Once the optic nerve has been destroyed, abraded or otherwise damaged, you cannot restore it via any therapy that’s currently available. Your focus instead should be on treating the underlying cause of atrophy and…
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The GI tract runs from mouth to anus and can be divided into an upper and a lower portion. The upper segment runs from the mouth to the first part of the small intestine, and the lower extends from there…
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Overview A home run can be a game-changing moment in baseball, allowing a team to score up to four runs with one swing of the bat. A long fly ball sailing over the fence brings fans of the batting team…
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1. Recognize Common Symptoms Learn to recognize some of the most common symptoms of an arterial embolism–the dangerous interruption of blood flow to an area of your body due to a blood clot–so you can be treated quickly. Embolisms can…
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1. Assess the Seizure Type Not all seizure sufferers require first aid measures, as the episodes come in many forms. Generalized absence seizures and complex partial seizures, for example, typically cause brief periods during which an individual seems zoned out…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fast foods are contributing to obesity in America. Highly available and affordable, they may seem attractive to anyone hoping to save time and money, but ultimately fast foods slow you down. They offer too many easy calories and unhealthful…
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1. Reduce the Offending Activities Continuing activities and sports that irritate your rotator cuff will only cause additional problems. As with other kinds of tendinitis, minimizing the use of the injured area is the first step to reducing inflammation. If…
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There are 12 muscles in your face, each with nerves and blood vessels attached. As you laugh, frown, smile or cry, you use these muscles. But as you age, the use of your face starts to cause fine lines and…
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For more than 6,000 years, people have valued fragrant oils for their relaxing, invigorating and medicinal properties. Aromatherapy remains one of the most popular and widespread practices of alternative medicine. When executed by trained professionals, aromatherapy is generally safe. However,…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Traditional smoothies and shakes may seem healthy, but they often taste so good because they’re made with ice cream, full-fat yogurt, heavy cream, added sugar and other high-calorie and high-fat ingredients. However, it is possible to make a smoothie…
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Overview If you go to a gym to workout on a regular basis, you might notice workout machine devotees of a few kinds. Among those, you typically see those more devoted to elliptical machines and those more dedicated to stationary…
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The proper supply of blood to each organ of the body is essential for good health. Blood takes needed oxygen to all tissues and removes waste materials produced in the metabolic process, explains herbalist David Hoffmann in his book “The…
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1. Eat Bland Foods to Let Your Colon Rest Manage the pain that comes from diverticulitis by letting your inflamed colon rest. One of the ways you can do this is by eating very bland foods for a few days….
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Overview Miami Beach, Florida, is one of America’s premier sun-and-sand destinations. Thousands of travelers arrive each year from all around the world, to enjoy the year-round warm weather, beaches and other attractions. While many of the activities are centered on…
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1. Rule out Nonepileptic Causes for Symptoms Nonepileptic seizures are those that mimic epileptic seizures but have another cause. Epileptic seizures are caused by dysfunctional neurological signals in the brain’s cortex while nonepileptic episodes are spurred by a complicating medical…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Acne scars occur when severe acne that results in inflammation damages collagen under the skin, which can result in acne scarring. According to DERMADoctor.com, 95 percent of those who experience acne will experience some form of scarring. These scars range…
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Overview There are some things you can expect to experience on every Hawaiian island such as a welcoming aloha, beautiful beaches and luaus, just to name a few. Yet each island also has its unique experiences. On the Big Island,…
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Overview Although Hawaii is generally a very expensive place to visit, there are many healthy activities available for free once you arrive. Spending the day exploring mountain-top observatories, splashing in jungle pools, swimming with the dolphins, riding along high-speed bike…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamins are essential for life. Vitamin E and the B-vitamins are necessary in small quantities on a daily basis for human health. Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that protects body cells, helps fight heart disease and promotes nervous system…
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Overview Cleveland, Ohio, offers visitors and locals numerous inexpensive activities that promote wellness. The city is situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie and near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River; both areas provide many opportunities for active recreation,…
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Inversion therapy is a popular technique that helps stretch out the spine and increase blood flow to the upper torso and head. It involves lying on an inversion table, which rotates from a horizontal position to a nearly vertical one,…
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Overview For a big, sprawling city known as much for its traffic as its movie stars, Los Angeles offers quite a few unexpected opportunities for outdoor activities. Cruise the city on a bicycle for an active sightseeing adventure, soar above…
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Your child’s success in school and later life may depend on how well she communicates. Children are not born with good communication skills, according to the University of Delaware, but can learn to listen and understand, express themselves clearly, notice…
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The connection to nature makes camping a favorite activity for many people. Unlike a hotel vacation that provides amenities for you, the natural location means you’ll need to bring all needed supplies with you. The specific supplies needed depend on…
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1. Separate Passive Aggression From Normal Types of Behaviors Before you can manage passive aggressive behavior, it is important to separate this condition from laziness and procrastination that may exist within the normal realm of behavior. Most people may feel…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Holiday hosts and hostesses often have a hard time finding appetizer recipes that are tasty, healthy and easy to make. Since main holiday meals are often loaded with fat and calories, it’s wise to prepare appetizers that are light…
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1. Improve Gum Health at Home Gingivitis is the most common cause of bleeding or sensitive gums and may be due to a simple lapse in dental hygiene. You can try to alleviate the problem on your own first, but…
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1. Get More Exercise Daily exercise is an effective way to increase the amount of nitric oxide in your body and help lower your blood pressure. Nitric oxide (NO) is a substance your body produces that transmits signals in your…
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Mullein is the common name for many species of the genus Verbascum. These plants grow naturally along roadsides, and in meadows and other grassy areas. People use the leaves and flowers of mullein for traditional herbal remedies, although research is…
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