March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Facial relaxation exercises benefit more than just your face. Facial relaxation exercises also help to relieve stress and tension headaches and increase circulation. Relaxation exercises for the eyes, jaws and cheeks can be done multiple times throughout the day as…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Don’t Make the Problems Worse If you suffer from acne scars, for instance, you may be tempted to pop new pimples that form to prevent further deterioration of your appearance. However, by popping pimples and/or scratching at rashes on…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you’re still experiencing acne breakouts in your 20s or 30s, you’re not alone. The Acne Resource Center reports that about 20 percent of adults in the United States suffer from breakouts. But only 11 percent of adults, according…
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Feeling faint or dizzy is a common pregnancy symptom. Although women in the first trimester may experience this symptom more frequently, it can occur throughout the entire pregnancy for many women. Although dizziness is usually temporary and harmless, women who…
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Curves is an international chain of fitness studios where women work out using combined aerobic and resistance training. Exercise machines, designed to target specific muscle groups and arranged in a circle, alternate with platforms for running in place. The setup…
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Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is one of the essential B-complex vitamins that help the body to process carbohydrates into energy, as well as metabolize protein and fat. People who are deficient in vitamin B12, such as people who…
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1. Prepare for Travel One of the biggest difficulties you face with interstitial cystitis is that your almost constant need to urinate can make it very difficult to travel, or even leave the house at all. Needless to say, this…
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1. Ease Period-Related Breast Pain If you’re plagued with lumpy, tender breasts before your period, take ibuprofen or naproxen sodium in the morning to treat pain and puffiness. Cut down on salty and sweet foods the week before your period…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
While many people start an exercise routine, the American College of Sports Medicine states that only one in three people manage to stick with it. People who drop out of exercise often cite lack of motivation as a reason for…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
These days, when people are piercing noses, eyebrows, tongues, belly buttons and other areas farther down, the innocuous earring seems to be an afterthought. However, an article in the “Journal of General Internal Medicine” in 1999 noted that many professional…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Whether you are thinking about switching to a vegetarian diet, or you are just cooking for a vegetarian guest, you are likely wondering what types of meatless meals you can prepare. Fortunately, vegetarian ingredients are far more common in supermarkets…
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Overview TV programs and films oftentimes depict divorce cases as being high on drama and deep in legal complications. In fact, limited situations exist in which a married couple can pursue an uncontested divorce. In considering what options are available…
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March 21, 2015 Children's Health
Are you constantly finding yourself losing your keys or forgetting the name of your dentist? Maybe you just walked into a room only to forget what you were there for. There are ways you can improve your memory through your…
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Foot disorders are commonly linked to diabetes mellitus and can result in harsh complications if left untreated. Drug Topics, an online pharmacist magazine, reports that up to 24 percent of diabetes patients with foot ulcers must receive an amputation. Other…
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People use many different types of recycling bins to store, sort and process items like cans, bottles and paper. These bins are found in homes, businesses and even on some street corners next to standard trash receptacles. Recycle bins must…
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder in which the body is unable to convert blood sugar, or glucose, into energy. Insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas, must be present to use glucose. A diabetic either does not produce enough…
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Overview Although custody laws differ from state to state, there are some similarities across all 50 states regarding basic issues of custody, according to Child Welfare Information Gateway. When the mother and father are unwed, fatherhood must be established legally….
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The area under your eyes has a natural tendency to retain fluid, according to “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies.” Although puffy eyes are not necessarily a sign of a more serious condition, they can present a cosmetic concern…
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Whether caused by injury, poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or another reason, neck pain can be very aggravating. Depending on the severity, you might have trouble moving your head even slightly. The Mayo Clinic recommends gentle stretching and…
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March 21, 2015 Children's Health
1. Facial Characteristics Pierre Robin syndrome is a birth defect that affects as many as 1 in 8,500 newborns. The main characteristics of this condition are facial malformations. If your baby has Pierre Robin syndrome, he will have a small,…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Aging brings about many changes to skin including unsightly lip lines, especially in the area above the upper lip. These lines are wrinkles that form as a result of UV damage from excess sun exposure, smoking and frowning. The…
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The average infant makes enormous developmental strides during the first year of life. By the time a baby turns 1, he’ll likely have mumbled his first few words and taken his first cautious steps. During the first year of life…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Keloid scars are most commonly associated with severe acne. New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) describes keloid scars as red or dark, thick, rounded clusters of scar tissue made up of collagen. More likely to occur on people of dark…
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1. Bladder Distention or Instillation Having your bladder filled with water in a procedure called bladder distention may be used to diagnose your interstitial cystitis (IC), but it can also serve as short-term therapy. It is thought that this treatment…
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Overview The debate over whether to use wooden bats or aluminum bats is one that continues to pester baseball leagues across the world. Decision-makers must factor in safety, longevity, cost and the amount of advantage they are willing to give…
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March 21, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks are long thin scars that most often result when you gain and lose weight rapidly. They occur when the dermis layer of skin stretches beyond its elastic limits. Stretch marks are common in pregnancy, and you may…
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Divorce is a legal process that is governed by state law. As such, the particulars of your divorce will depend on where you and your spouse live and, possibly, where the reason for your divorce occurred. Even within your state,…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Green household cleaners are safer for you to use and don’t release harmful chemicals into the environment. Common household cleansers including bleach and ammonia are extremely toxic if ingested and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and lungs. Green…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Whether you are visiting the Chicago area or a local, there are plenty of things to see and do that cost absolutely nothing. Better still, there are many options that promote physical and mental health. Take a stroll at…
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March 21, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Research indicates jogging is the best calorie-loss exercise. The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Family Services assessed about 175 exercises, and The “Harvard Heart Letter,” the Federal Aviation Administration’s Health Awareness Initiatives and “The Well Adult” book…
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