March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Thai restaurants offer an array of appetizers, entrees and desserts. While many popular Thai foods provide valuable amounts of nutrients, others are high in fat, sodium (salt) and calories. By making efforts to select dishes with healthy ingredients and preparation…
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1. Get Treated As Soon As Possible Although the nerve fibers destroyed during the process of atrophy can never be rebuilt (unless and until scientists develop a stem-cell-like therapy to regenerate such tissue), you can halt further damage to the…
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Overview Among the functions of the colon, also referred to as the large intestine, is the absorption of water and minerals, notes herbalist David Hoffmann in his book “The New Holistic Herbal.” Common dysfunctions of the colon include colitis, an…
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Overview The science and process of converting light into electricity is called photovoltaics. In 1839, a French scientist named Edmund Bequerel discovered that some substances could absorb light and give off electricity as a result. Called the “photoelectric effect,” this…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Protein is a bodybuilder’s best friend. Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle and are only found in protein. While the body is capable of producing some of the 22 known amino acids, many of them must be…
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For thousands of years, herbal remedies have been used to relieve suffering. Researchers are currently testing the effectiveness of alternative health herbs for various ailments. Through these trials, we get a firmer grasp on how the remedies can or cannot…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Create a Team of Physicians Russell-Silver syndrome has so many different associated symptoms that it is often necessary to consult with numerous specialists. A geneticist may be needed for the initial diagnosis, a gastroenterologist may be needed to address…
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Overview If you’ve ever sprinted a half-mile, you know that your body reacts differently than when you slowly lift hand weights. That’s because your body uses a different system to supply the energy you need when you burn energy quickly…
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Numerous muscles attach to your hip joints to facilitate various ranges of motion such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. To strengthen the hip muscles, perform resistance exercises through these ranges of motion. This will help them function better…
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Pathogenic bacteria cause disease in humans. Many different types of bacteria prove harmful to humans, causing infections that range from mild to potentially life threatening. In most cases, pathogenic bacteria can invade different areas of the body causing a range…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The bronchus describes the tubes which direct air into and out of the rest of the lungs. Because cells in the bronchus have exposure to airborne toxins, many cases of lung cancer begin in the tissue of the bronchus….
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According to the Anxiety Disorder Association of America, an estimated 40 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders and only one-third of those receive treatment. Anxiety disorders affect sufferers, their families and society at large. Treatment of anxiety disorders can…
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Aluminum cans are one of the few packaging items that are 100 percent recyclable. Despite the ease of recycling in most areas, the aluminum can recycling rate is only at around 52 percent, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute. Increased…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Despite the abundance of water on the planet, safe sources of drinking water aren’t easily come by in nature. Almost two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water, but only 2.5 percent of that is fresh water, according to DrinkingWater.org….
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Facial muscles lose tone with age and the force of gravity. There is hope: Facial muscles have the same composition as any other muscle in the body and therefore can be toned and firmed with exercise. Exercise for 10 minutes…
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Overview Produced from a plant originally found in Italy, southern France and Syria, clary sage is now cultivated throughout the world. Clary sage has a long history of use, dating to at least medieval times. Aromatherapist Patricia Davis writes in…
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A universal home gym is a generic term used for a machine that allows for multiple exercises on one platform. They can be small and compact with a minimum number exercises, or have many different exercise stations to perform a…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Ganoderma lucidum is more commonly known as the reishi mushroom. Its polysaccharides may have anticancer and immune stimulating effects. This mushroom also may protect your liver, benefit your cardiovascular system and have antiviral action, according to Drugs.com. The mushroom, which…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cancer of bone occurs when cells transform into a new type of cell that grows uncontrollably in the bone and damages the surrounding healthy tissue. Primary bone cancer occurs when the original cancerous cells stems from a bone cell; secondary…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Distributors of hoodia gordonii tout this herb’s purported appetite suppressant properties. Hoodia comes from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. Its active ingredient is the appetite-suppressing molecule called P57. However, research is lacking on this herb’s authenticity. It also may…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Facing the challenges of ending tobacco use may become less daunting when people know the concrete benefits and new opportunities that come from quitting smoking. The reduced threat of lung cancer alone would make it worthwhile for most people to…
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, as of 2008, the U.S. had 82,000 grocery stores. This large number of food stores alone, not to mention other brick-and-mortar retailers, means a large number of bags are being used. Depending…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview You’ll see the perennial bloodroot blooming in the spring. It grows in eastern U.S. and Canadian woodlands. The plant gets its name from its blood-red sap, which contains alkaloids that provide its medicinal properties. These have antibiotic and anti-inflammatory…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Stair running is an effective workout, and can be aerobic or anaerobic, depending on the intensity at which you work. Running stairs will also tone and strengthen your legs, and is a great fat-burning workout. According to Virgil Aponte, author…
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Many people take supplements to improve some physical aspect of themselves, such as endurance, or to ward off physical illness. However, some supplements can also help enhance cognitive abilities. Many people are concerned with the memory loss that naturally occurs…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The physical toll that anxiety takes on the body can be severe. Obsessive worrying can lead to headaches, stomach pains and muscle tension. Unrelenting anxiety can zap the body of its energy and lead to intense fatigue or insomnia. Fortunately,…
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March 20, 2015 Why Is Computer Recycling Important?
Overview When the time comes to finally buy that shiny new computer you’ve been eying, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the old one. Many electronics retailers and computer manufacturers advertise trade-in programs, and many states have…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
“Acid stomach” is a term that may be used to refer to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition, also known as heartburn, occurs when juices from the stomach, including gastric acid, spurt backwards into the esophagus and up into…
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Many women’s magazines contain advertisements for herbal supplements designed to give the appearance of larger breasts. These advertisements include a disclaimer stating that their claims have not been substantiated by the Food and Drug Administration. The supplements generally contain herbs…
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Despite minimal variations in the laws from one jurisdiction to another, child custody laws in all U.S. states possess common provisions pertaining to basic issues, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. These laws include provisions for…
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