Lemongrass, cultivated in countries such as India, Brazil and Sri Lanka, gets its name from its fresh lemon-like scent. Steam distilling the whole grass yields an essential oil consisting of up to 85 percent citral and up to 25 percent…
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Despite some minor variations, child custody laws in the United States largely are the same from one jurisdiction to another. These laws govern the types of custody and permissible custodial arrangements available to families in each state in the country….
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Acne and boils are two common skin ailments that can be treated with herbs. Most herbal skin treatments are applied topically, either by holding a poultice of the chopped herb soaked in water on the affected area or by washing…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Back pain is a common complaint, particularly as people get older. While this can often be chalked up to muscle injury or stress, persistent lower back pain or flank pain can be a symptom of serious kidney disease. The…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD are serious respiratory diseases. They are characterized by blockage in the air passages, bronchial muscle spasms, swelling of the mucus linings and increased production of mucus, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma…
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Overview Tubal ligation, also called getting one’s “tubes tied,” is a surgical form of birth control that is available for women who do not want to become pregnant. A tubal reversal is available to help women regain their fertility after…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The National Library of Medicine says that hay fever is an allergic reaction with various symptoms mainly affecting the eyes and sinuses. A person who suffers from hay fever is typically allergic to pollen, dust mites, mold or pet dander,…
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Overview The Jungian Personality Self-Assessment, otherwise known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is a personality test based on the theories of psychologist Carl Jung. The test is self-administered, and the results classify the subject into one of 16 fundamental personality…
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Without bacteria, people simply could not survive. They help with food digestion and maintain the natural flora of bacteria in the gut. Some bacteria, while beneficial, can become virulent depending on the immunity of the individual person. These bacteria are…
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As a baby develops, the lip and palate grow together and fuse in the middle. This fusion forms the roof of the mouth and the upper lip. When the area does not close correctly, a cleft lip or a cleft…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The Blomeyer Health Fitness Center at Emory University defines deep tissue massage as a set of massage techniques used to penetrate the surface muscles of the body to reach deep connective tissues. Deep tissue massage has several health benefits…
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A “regular” menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman and lasts as long as 24 to 35 days, with a period lasting anywhere between 4 to 7 days. Once the normal baseline has become established, she can then determine that…
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Child custody laws in Oklahoma are contained in Oklahoma Statutes Title 43. The statutory provisions set forth the different custodial arrangements permitted in the state as well as factors considered by Oklahoma courts in awarding custody in a particular case….
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
According to the U.S. Government Forum On Child And Family Statistics, 8 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds experienced a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) in 2007. Because depression can have a significant impact on your teenager’s development and well-being, affect her…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A hernia is a defect in the musculature of the abdomen, a weakness or an actual opening, that can lead to a protrusion of the underlying abdominal wall. Severe cases can be seen and felt on the lower abdomen. These…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Crystal meth is a dangerous and illegal “street” version of the stimulatory drug methamphetamine that users smoke as a rock or “crystal” form. While methamphetamine remains available legally by prescription for a limited number of medical uses, the amounts prescribed…
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1. Note Growth Deficiency Babies with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have a marked growth deficiency. If the height and/or weight of a newborn is at or below the tenth percentile, that could be an indicator of fetal alcohol syndrome. These…
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Solar energy can power anything from a small toy to a home business. Although the cost of installation is high — according to The Learning Channel, installation for solar panels, battery banks, and an inverter for an average U.S. home…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The agility ladder is a tool to help an athlete build quickness, agility and speed. The ability to start and stop quickly can help all athletes improve their performance and is often the key to winning and losing in sports…
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Solar power is a technology that generates energy from sunlight. When light particles from the sun hit photovoltaic cells, free electrons are created and generate an electric current. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, solar power is a promising energy…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Work on reducing your belly fat as part of a program designed to lose fat and build muscle throughout your body. In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch and Victor…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder, is a mental illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. Periods of mania can cause a patient to feel a sense of euphoria, as if they’re on top of the world….
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Losing fat in certain areas of the body is the product of burning more calories than you eat and genetics. Fortunately, body fat has a tendency to reduce in the face and neck before most of the body which…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Skipping is a cardiovascular activity just like running, walking or swimming. The longer you skip, the more calories you will burn–resulting in weight loss. You can also vary your skipping workout to maximize results. Skipping is not only a…
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition in which the brain structures called ventricles are abnormally enlarged. Ventricles are filled with fluid known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); CSF flows throughout the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of NPH include impaired…
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Naturopathic medicine has long enlisted the use of herbs to cleanse the body of wastes and toxic buildup. You can use several herbs to support the release of toxins from the liver, kidneys and colon. Aloe vera, milk thistle and…
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Hemorrhoids are a common complaint in pregnant women. Several pregnancy factors contribute to the frequency of hemorrhoids, including slowed digestion that leads to constipation, blood circulation changes that inflate the rectal blood vessels, weight gain and fetal pressure on the…
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The urinary bladder collects the urine produced by the kidneys and is located in the pelvis. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), the bladder can store up to 16 ounces of urine for two to…
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In anatomical terminology, the stomach contains a long band of muscle known as the rectus abdominis and muscles on the sides of the ribs known as the obliques. To increase muscle fiber recruitment and to spice up your workouts, use…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Acne pock marks can become embarrassing, especially when on the face. Home remedies can aid in the reduction of pock marks, thankfully, and you don’t have to shell out thousands on costly dermatological procedures. But before you start any acne…
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