March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Opiates come from a class of drugs that include morphine, heroin and commonly prescribed pain relievers. Opiates resemble natural chemicals in the brain called opiate receptors, with each receptor providing a different function in the body. The National Institute on…
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Overview Aloe vera has long been available on the market for relief of sunburned or irritated skin. Recently, it has become popular to drink aloe vera as well as use it externally. Pre-mixed aloe vera drinks can be found at…
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There are three types of muscle contractions employed in strength training–concentric, eccentric and isometric. Concentric movements work against gravity to raise a weight. Eccentric movements control a downward movement with gravity. Isometrics build strength by contracting a muscle without movement,…
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Weider Fitness developed a home gym called the Crossbow, which uses a power rod system instead of weight plates for resistance. The power rods deliver up to 240 lbs. of resistance and provide more than 65 exercises. The versatility of…
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Fatigue and weakness may present individually or together as symptoms of another disorder. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, weakness is the lack of physical or muscular strength and effort needed to move the body or engage in…
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Abortions can be done with minimal risks early in the pregnancy. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that about 1.3 million women in the United States have an abortion to end a pregnancy. A pregnant woman who is…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview While nearly everyone tells a lie from time to time, dishonesty is a way of life for a compulsive liar, who tells tales for no apparent reason and will regularly lie to cover up another lie, according to Truth…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The prostate, a part of the male reproductive system, is made up of a number of cell types that work together to perform a range of actions that support male reproductive function. Prostate cancer develops when any of the cell…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Body mass index, or BMI, is a way of estimating your body fat content, based on your height and weight. Though BMI isn’t an exact science, it gives you a good sense of where you stand on the weight…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview When learning a motor skill such as a tennis stroke, how you learn is just as important as what you learn if you want to acquire the skill quickly and permanently. Hitting hundreds of balls in a row degrades…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Many people get sick every year from drinking contaminated water, including contaminated tap water, according to the nonprofit Green America consumer watchdog organization. Water filters can help protect your health while also removing contaminants that may affect flavor. Not all…
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If you are feeling stiff or having backaches from sitting at a desk all day, some simple desk yoga can help. Elsa K. Simcik writes of doctor and yoga instructor Ruth Wachendorfer’s experiences with students who have back, posture or…
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Fluid and pressure buildup in the middle part of the ear is a common condition. When the fluid collects behind the ear drum, it can cause earaches and a sensation of stopped up ears. Several different mechanisms can cause this…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
The way tea is processed determines what tea will be produced: white, black, green or oolong tea. Nevertheless, all of these teas basically contain the same chemicals and anti-oxidants and although the chemicals may be in slightly different quantities, as…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research explains that alcohol abuse does not mean that a person has a physical dependence on alcohol, although it can lead to alcohol dependence. A person abuses alcohol when he drinks too much,…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Eliminating the candida fungus from the body can be a difficult task. The candida organism can cause a range of issues in sufferers, ranging from fatigue to headaches. It is present in all individuals but can become dominant in cases…
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The benefits of exercising on a mini trampoline have received a boost in popularity and credibility in the last decade. NASA found that a 150 pound individual on a mini trampoline for an hour will burn more calories than in…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Dandruff is a skin condition expressed by itchy, flaking skin that most often appears from young adulthood through middle age, according to the Mayo Clinic. The flakes are most noticeable on dark hair or clothing. Although dandruff is more…
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Dairy allergy is the most common food allergy in children ages three and younger, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. There are two types of milk protein in dairy that can cause an allergic reaction: casein,…
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Overview Exercise during pregnancy helps you maintain a healthy body and prepares your body for labor. Whether you are a regular exerciser or a beginner, a safe and effective program benefits both you and your baby. Consult your physician for…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview You can lose weight with one simple step: Drink more water. As easy at it sounds, getting enough water may be at the bottom of your list of weight loss strategies because it sounds too good to be true….
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With utility costs always on the rise, many people search for ways to conserve energy in the home to curb steadily increasing utility bills or create savings on utility billings. While some energy efficiencies are derived from expensive remodels or…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The best travel backpacks are designed to meet today’s demands for multifunctions, practicality and efficiency. According to REI.com, travel backpacks are used by those who travel light and stay mobile. Quality travel packs are built to endure the rigors of…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Almost two-thirds of women in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. Women gain weight at different periods throughout their lives–during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, of course, but also for…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rhodiola rosea has been used as a traditional medicine in Europe and Asia for hundreds of years. There are many documented uses of Rhodiola in traditional folk medicine, and research is growing in the area of clinical study. According to…
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Your liver, along with the kidneys and skin, is the principle organ of detoxification. Your liver’s role is to process toxins. A toxin is a chemical or substance that, when in your body, impairs proper functioning and causes injury to…
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Vaporizers help to diffuse essential oils in a room, making the herbs’ medicinal qualities airborne and antiseptic. Also, anti-fungal herbs help to disinfect the environment of a room. You can use any essential oil in a vaporizer, but most commonly…
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Recycling saves finite natural resources, reduces trash going to landfills and conserves energy. Recycling is easy to do, once you learn which types of materials can be recycled so that you can dispose of materials properly. Recycling one aluminum soda…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Second to water, green tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Green tea extract is a supplement form of the green tea leaves that can be swallowed like a vitamin. It has a high level of antioxidants…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Mood disorders include extreme mood shifts and often require medication intervention as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA indicates that mood disorders prove a serious mental illness and include the…
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