March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The delicate skin around the eyes takes a daily beating. It crinkles and stretches with every facial expression. To make matters worse, the effects of the environment, lifestyle and health manifest as dry skin, discoloration and swelling. Luckily, the skincare…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Shark liver oil, usually ingested in capsule or liquid form, is known as a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids and has been linked to heart health. Additionally, the alkylglycerols found in this supplement can be used to boost the…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asthma is a condition in which the bronchial tubes–those which lead from the windpipe to the lungs–become inflamed and irritated, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma attacks can occur in which the condition is worsened by irritants such as seasonal…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
You’ll most often see selenium sulfide contained in special shampoos meant to alleviate the symptoms of dandruff. This anti-infective agent relieves flaking and itching on your scalp. It’s also a key ingredient in topical treatments used to allay the symptoms…
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A slant board is a training tool that has a flat, padded board set at an incline with a padded support brace to place your lower shins under. The best workouts on a slant board involve exercises that target your…
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Acid reflux, commonly called “heartburn,” occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus instead of staying the stomach, causing a burning sensation in the chest and throat. The medical term for chronic heartburn is gastrointestinal reflux disease, or “GERD,”…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview There are over one hundred forms of arthritis, one of which is psoriatic arthritis. This condition is chronic and can cause a wide variety of symptoms. There are different types of psoriatic arthritis that can range from mild to…
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Before “going green” was big news, kids were returning aluminum cans for pennies, and the words “recycling” and “cans” go hand in hand. According to the Aluminum Association, in 1972, 24,000 metric tons of used beverage cans were recycled; in…
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For thousands of years people have used solar power as an energy source to heat and light their homes. Modern science has harnessed the power of the sun and developed different technologies to use that power for heat, light and…
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Improving your mental focus can provide many benefits, such as enhanced work performance, improved retention of information and increased productivity. These benefits can also reduce stress and give you more relaxation time, since you can complete your tasks more quickly…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Derived from the Morinda citifolia plant, extracts of the noni fruit have been used for centuries by Pacific Islanders for a variety of medical conditions. Noni juice preparations are now being marketed as “superfruit” juices with extraordinary health benefits….
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Warts are growths on the skin and are most often caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, according to the Mayo Clinic. Warts differ from moles and usually disappear by themselves, but visible warts can cause both embarrassment and annoyance….
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Overview Healthy yogurt contains only two ingredients—live cultures and milk. The more ingredients listed, the less healthy the yogurt is. In general, the higher the protein and the lower the sugar content, the more nutritious and healthy the yogurt is….
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1. Use Symptoms as a Guide Some symptoms, such as blurred vision, can indicate a constellation of potential eye disorders. For instance, blurry vision might indicate astigmatism, farsightedness, nearsightedness, cataracts or other less common and potentially more dangerous disorders. However,…
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Though quinine has been used therapeutically since the 17th century, it has not lost favor as one of the first-line treatments for malaria. Quinine works by binding to the DNA of the malaria parasite, preventing its replication. With the infection…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
In the summer, humidity makes it impossible for curly or wavy hair to hold a style without frizz, and in the winter, the dry air makes it parched and prone to splitting. Instead of relying on drugstore serums to tame…
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Overview Smoking is harmful to your health and well being. Yet many people are addicted to nicotine. It is likely that you feel guilt for engaging in the smoking and are embarrassed that you have not yet been successful in…
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If your child has learning difficulties and you are looking for non-prescription assistance, consider Bach flower remedies. Also called flower essences, these remedies were designed by physician and homeopath Dr. Edward Bach to provide support for various emotional states. Bach…
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It is important for a woman to gain weight during a pregnancy. The extra weight provides nourishment for the growing baby, as well as for breastfeeding after the child is born. There are several contributing factors to weight gain during…
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March 20, 2015 Facts on the Harvard Herpes Cure
Overview Research scientists at Harvard have discovered a novel way to protect mice against herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus 2, also known as genital herpes, is a co-factor for the transmission of AIDS. Protection against HSV-2 could…
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Work-related family problems are often the cause of sick days and stress, found a study performed by three universities and published in a 2006 issue of “Occupational and Environmental Medicine.” The study found that when work and family problems collided,…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Eye creams are used to treat and rejuvenate mature and sun-aged skin under the eyes. There are innumerable eye creams you can purchase at your local pharmacy or supermarket. However, many side effects, such as skin irritation and redness,…
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Radon gas is a natural byproduct of the breakdown of uranium, a metal found in the soils, rocks and water of many geological areas around the U.S. and the globe. The gas is radioactive and can get into any type…
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We are living in some amazing times, and I’ve gotta tell ya, I think one of the most revolutionary, indeed paradigm shifting, discoveries relevant to modern medicine is NOT the latest gadget or piece of high tech machinery, nor our…
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Overview The chest contains two muscles known as the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The pec major is activated when your upper arm moves across the front of your body, and the pec minor gets activated when your shoulder moves…
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Damiana is an aromatic flowering shrub that is indigenous to Mexico, where the ancient Mayans of the Yucatan employed it as a natural herbal remedy. The medicinal part of the herb is the leaves, which are harvested when the plant…
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Twenty-two percent of all pregnancies end in abortion, and in 2005, 1.21 million abortions were performed. This data is reported by the Guttmacher Institute, which also reports that each year two percent of women age 15 to 44 have an…
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Plants such as cabbage and corn contain cholesterol-like molecules called phytosterols. A typical U.S. diet delivers 200 to 300 mg/day. Phytosterols added to foods in amounts of 1000 to 3000 mg/day partially block cholesterol absorption. As a result, blood levels…
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A Roth individual retirement account is a long-term savings account that provides tax-free growth and distributions for investors. The IRS specifies the amounts that you are allowed to contribute to a Roth in IRS Publication 590. These amounts are updated…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview BMI, or body mass index, is a simple and relatively accurate screening tool for body fatness. Defined as weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared, multiplied by 703, BMI provides valuable information that can be part of…
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