March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease is caused by ticks who are infected with the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorfer. An infected tick carries the bacteria in its blood and spreads the infection when feeding on humans or animals. Symptoms of Lyme disease vary depending on…
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Overview Hockey is a fast-paced, anaerobic activity that requires a great deal of energy. Hockey players need to ensure their nutrition is sound, that they’re eating enough to fuel grueling on-ice and off-ice workouts and that they are eating the…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
When camping, it’s imperative that you bring the right type of food. Not only do you want food that is easy to pack and offers plenty of nutrition, but also you want to make sure to choose foods that don’t…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Moles can become cancerous and must be removed for the safety of the sufferer. Some moles are present at birth while others may form throughout the years, even in adulthood. Moles can increase in size with excess sun exposure…
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Overview Financial institutions and businesses get lists of potentially credit-worthy customers from the credit bureaus in order to generate pre-approved business credit offers. The credit bureau lists indicate businesses that are considered to be “prescreened” for credit offerings. In order…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depression, is a type of mental illness involving intense fluctuations in mood. Manic-depressives experience highs and lows to the extreme and are unable to control the severity, frequency, duration or stability of these emotions. Periods…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dry, frizzy hair reacts to air humidity to become the voluminous, bushy mane that you dread, according to hair stylist Philip Kingsley, author of “The Hair Bible.” Its root cause often lies in overstyling or environmental factors that have left…
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Resistance cords are ideal strength training accessories for travelers because they’re small, light and take up almost no space. It might seem unlikely that you will get a good workout with nothing more than a length of plastic tubing with…
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Overview San Francisco is one of the best cities in the country for outdoor exercise and enjoyment. The temperate climate may seem cold to some, but any day of the year you can find San Franciscans combining city life with…
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Infants cry a significant amount of the time during the first year of life. Over time caregivers will learn to discern between the many different cries, including hunger and sleep cries. When an infant is not feeling well, crying may…
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Frequent facial expressions, smoking, excessive puckering and a lack of facial elasticity due to age can all make your mouth look worn and aged. Lip lines can also make it hard to apply some types of makeup, especially lipstick and…
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Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder, in which cells throughout the brain become damaged and die. Progression of Alzheimer’s leads to memory loss, behavioral and emotional disturbances, diminished motor skills and personality changes. The biochemical hallmarks of Alzheimer’s are…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
While a large percentage of weight loss plans are marketed towards women, maintaining a healthy body weight is equally important for men. If you are a guy who needs to lose a few pounds, there’s no need to wait. Weight…
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In her book, “The Complete Book of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils,” Valerie Ann Worwood states that cinnamon oil is produced with extracted oil from the bark of the cinnamon tree. This oil has numerous uses in aromatherapy. Cinnamon is also…
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Resistance bands are a convenient home and travel workout tool. They’re light, inexpensive and take up next to no space. As long as you have something sturdy to attach the bands to, you can use them for an effective chest…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Nux vomica, also commonly called poison nut or Quaker buttons, is a medium-sized tree with a crooked trunk and irregular branches that’s native to India, according to botanical.com. Nux vomica is used in homeopathic remedies by harvesting and sometimes crushing…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Prostaglandins are a type of hormone, and they have many effects on the body. There are over a dozen different kinds of prostaglandins, with each having their own physiological function. Not only are prostaglandins involved in inflammation and blood…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Thousands of Americans suffer from digestive problems and discomfort on a daily basis. The issues stem from a variety of health conditions, including overeating, acid reflux and food poisoning, and it’s difficult to prevent all of them all the time….
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Overview Sweet almond oil is derived from almonds, specifically Jordan almonds or Valencia almonds. The almonds are cold pressed to extract the vitamin-rich oil, then the oil is filtered to remove solids and impurities. The rich oil has little flavor…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
More than 90 percent of commercial fishing requires the use of nets. With nets, fishermen can haul in maximum product for minimal effort, compared to long lines and trolling. However, because nets are less discriminating in what they catch, they…
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1. Wait Until Your Next Visit If you experience light vaginal bleeding in the first trimester that only lasts a day, you can wait to tell your doctor at your next visit. Generally, treatment is not necessary. 2. Call Your…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Scars on your legs can occur as a result of surgery, injury or trauma to the skin. The more serious the wound, the more noticeable the scar may become. Most scars gradually fade, but according to the American Academy…
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The Physician’s Desk Reference lists bloodroot as antibacterial herbal treatment. The name of bloodroot comes from its blood red juice and not from the orangish-reddish root. Bloodroot is a member of the poppy family, and can be extremely dangerous. Doses…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Stanley Burroughs, controversial doctor and author of “The Master Cleanse” was thrust into the national zeitgeist long after his death in 1991 when his cleansing program became a much-discussed favorite of celebrities like Beyonce Knowles. The simple program has spawned…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) was changed to the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 1994 to better reflect both major components of the disorder, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. ADHD affects millions of children in the…
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Patchouli oil is extracted from the leaves of the plant called Pogostemon cablin. It belongs to the mint family and is a bushy herb. This bushlike plant grows in Southeast Asia and the West Indies. Steam distillation of the leaves…
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Every living organism requires oxygen at some point during its lifetime. Humans are no different. Some humans, however, become physically challenged and require assistance to process sufficient amounts of oxygen to maintain life. Along with using oxygen, come safety guidelines…
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Overview An elliptical is a cardiovascular exercise machine used to boost cardiovascular capacity. Because the exercise does not involve your foot striking the ground, it serves as a lower-impact exercise than alternatives such as running or aerobics. This machine can…
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The practice of herbology is far from being some New Age fad. Herbs have been used as medicine since ancient times. Jules Jannick, Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University, lectures about ancient herbal remedies used by the Sumerians in 3000…
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The generic drug venlafaxine, marketed in the United States as Effexor and Effexor-XR, is an antidepressant used to treat major depression. It is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, often referred to by the initials SSNRI. Effexor may be prescribed…
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