Overview Willow bark has been used to treat pain dating back to 400 B.C. and the time of Hippocrates when patients chewed willow bark to break fevers and reduce inflammation. Willow bark contains salicin, similar to the chemical in aspirin,…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A slide board is often an ideal training device, specifically for the strenuous sport of hockey. Slide boards have flat surfaces that are often about 2 feet wide, ranging up to 9 feet long. There are numerous exercises that a…
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Overview To maintain optimal health, your body must effectively remove food and waste products your body produces. Your colon is part of your digestive system, which is responsible for eliminating toxins in your blood, lymphatic systems and intestine. Harmful toxic…
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Natural herbal diuretics can be used at home to flush your kidneys. Diuretics are substances that stimulate your kidneys and bladder to produce more urine. This action treats the kidneys by forcing a removal of toxins from the kidneys and…
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If you have occasional stomach upset or find that you cannot digest certain foods as easily as you once did, there are many things you can do. The stomach produces hydrochloric acid, or HCl, naturally to break down the food…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Symptoms of an oral allergy can occur when foods or substances are ingested by a person with allergies to those particular foods or substances. The difference between an oral allergy and other allergies is that the symptoms are confined to…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, has become increasingly prevalent in beverages and processed foods since the 1970s. Often incorrectly believed to be pure fructose, the sweetener and preservative actually contains fructose and glucose, with fructose usually 42 percent or 55…
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Overview Soil pollution will not only affect the plants in your garden, but it can also have serious environmental consequences that extend far beyond its source. While you may think of it as just dirt, the important thing to remember…
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Overview If you compare your baby to others his age, you may worry that he isn’t eating the right amount of food. In truth, however, there is no one ideal weight for all babies. Since all babies are different, your…
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Overview Symptoms of chronic sinusitis affect approximately 12 percent of Americans under the age of 45 years, according to according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Nasal irrigation helps to reduce common symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Reduced…
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Overview A Roth account is a retirement savings account that is funded with after-tax dollars and generally allows tax-free distributions. Roth accounts are most typically associated with Roth Individual Retirement Accounts, which offer a variation from the traditional IRA which…
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Metal ions in your bloodstream can contribute to conditions such as atherosclerosis and cancer. Ions of lead, arsenic and mercury can poison you directly and cause death in high enough concentrations. Doctors use chelation therapy to rid your blood of…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Fish oils are a type of omega-3 fatty acid essential to a person’s diet. These fats are essential in that they are necessary for health, but they are not made by the body. Skin is a major organ that requires…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
As of 2006, about 4.5 million U.S. children between the ages of 5 and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD has three major symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattentiveness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Because…
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Seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and poor sleep. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of many such conditions, combining physical poses with relaxation and breathing techniques, to improve overall…
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Hives on the skin, also called urticaria, appear as swollen, red or pale bumps on the skin. Hives can cause sensations such as itching, burning or stinging. They tend to come on abruptly and can develop on any area of…
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Menopause is natural event that occurs when a woman’s ovaries are no longer functional and menstruation ceases permanently. As estrogen levels may drop abruptly during menopause, a woman may experience symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moodiness and insomnia….
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March 20, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Dry skin occurs more often during the winter months because of low environmental humidity levels. Very dry skin may itch or crack if left untreated. Cracks typically develop on the feet and hands because these areas of the body are…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Magnesium chloride is a mineral compound commonly used in fireproofing, refrigeration and cement. It also has been used as a remedy for many ailments, to increase visibility on dusty roads and to increase safety in icy conditions during the winter….
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
More than half of Americans have a allergy, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction that causes flu-like symptoms, such as stuffy nose, nasal discharge…
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Overview Hamstrings and the low back region are two common places in the body that have injury and pain, according to Ann and Chris Frederick of Stretch to Win Clinic. This is often caused by weak muscles in the trunk…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Noni is the Hawaiian name for morinda citrifolia, an unusual-looking fruit from the coffee family. The morinda plant is a woody shrub growing up to several inches in diameter. It initially blooms with white clustering flowers, but the tree’s…
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Overview The Bowflex is a brand of exercise machine produced by Nautilus Inc. for use in the home. The device is designed to assist in a variety of exercises that target the major muscle groups; it works by providing resistance…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Though it is easy to take clean tap water for granted, at some point you have probably wondered where your tap water comes from and what it goes through before making its way to your faucet. The source and…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention-deficit disorder (ADD), also known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), is a condition affecting millions of children, the Mayo Clinic reports. Consult a doctor if you think your child suffers from ADD; the condition can be treated with prescription medication, psychotherapy,…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
If your hair looks dull and dry, it may be damaged. Hair may become drab and lifeless from frequent blow drying, straightening, coloring, perming and from using hair products, like hairspray and gel, that contain alcohol. To make hair shiny,…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. after lung cancer. Improvements in screening and adequate treatment continue to improve the survival…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Anxiety presents in many different forms, but most types include unpleasant feelings of worry, dread or unease. No medical cure for anxiety exists, but several medications can ease the symptoms, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center Website. Medications…
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Overview Healthful eating and food choices are important during pregnancy. In general, a basic healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein is best. Over the course of a pregnancy, a woman needs only 100 to 300…
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Hoarseness usually does not last long and does not necessarily signify a serious condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The disorder makes the voice sound raspy, rough or strained because of changes related to the vocal folds that produce the…
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