March 20, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
According to the March of Dimes, teens made up 10 percent of all women giving birth in 2007. Unfortunately, teenage pregnancy carries risks for both mother and baby. Some of the risk comes in the form of lifestyle choices, since…
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1. Learn theCauses of the Disease About a quarter of all sinus infections can be attributed to the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, known commonly as staph. The staphylococcus bacteria normally populates your nose and skin, but when congestion creates opportune conditions…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Eating a reduced-fat diet decreases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and inflammatory diseases. It’s not possible to avoid eating oil, and your body needs a moderate amount of fat in order to function properly. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
It’s natural to want to lose weight quickly. If you make dramatic changes in your lifestyle and diet, you will be able to drop pounds rapidly. However, consider pacing your weight loss at one to two pounds per week, a…
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Firstly you might know the answer on how long does Adderall stay in your system. 1. Follow Your Doctor’s Exact Instructions Adderall, a prescription medication that is used to treat both ADHD and narcolepsy, is classified as an amphetamine. That…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Vitamin B6 May Improve Female Fertility Using vitamin B6 supplements to help improve female fertility is growing in popularity. Vitamin B6 is thought to lengthen the luteal phase of a woman’s reproductive cycle. The luteal phase is the period…
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The common reference to manuka oil as “New Zealand” tea tree oil can give you the wrong impression. While the shrub that produces manuka oil does come from New Zealand, it is not closely related to tea tree. But it…
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Overview A daily plan for weight loss increases your motivation, helps you monitor results and decreases your risk of yo-yo dieting. Avoid shedding unreasonable amounts of weight in a short time. An effective plan will inspire long-lasting lifestyle changes. Include…
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Traditional cleaning products often contain bleach and other chemicals that can affect both your health and the environment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, exposure to cleaning supplies may irritate eyes, skin or respiratory systems. Many cleaners…
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Overview While Las Vegas is known for its nightlife and gambling, the city also has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. From health-conscious markets to the plethora of trails available for hiking and biking, Las Vegas has many activities…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Ethanol is a renewable fuel source that serves as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum or diesel fuel. Manufacturers make ethanol from organic materials called biomass, which include corn, sugar cane, grasses and cellulose wood fibers. According to the American Council…
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The back is classified as a major muscle group due to the large area it takes up. When specifically targeting the upper back, you need to focus your attention on three muscles–the rhomboids, trapezius and latissimus dorsi. Pull-ups and wide-grip…
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Hormones are chemicals that travel throughout the body to signal to hormone-responsive tissues. Hormones are typically secreted by endocrine glands and get released into the bloodstream. Circulating hormones bind to proteins on cells, called hormone receptors. The binding of the…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Years ago, children and adults in America had only one choice of milk: cow’s milk. Cow’s milk comes in whole milk, 2 percent reduced fat milk, 1 percent low fat milk and fat free, or skim milk, yet people…
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1. Drink Alcohol in Moderation Prevent cirrhosis and liver damage by drinking alcohol in moderation, meaning one to two drinks each day. Your liver can’t handle a lot of alcohol, and if you already have liver damage, you shouldn’t drink…
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Benches, stability balls and ab wheels all have something in common–they can be used to work your lower rectus abdominis. Every time you do an ab exercise, your entire rectus abdominis gets worked, but you can focus on the lower…
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Overview The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is responsible for the emulsification of lipids, as well as the breakdown of environmental toxins in the body. The liver is often more prone to overstress than other…
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March 20, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview From incontinence and hemorrhoids to perineal tearing and breech births, many health conditions and complications could occur during pregnancy and labor, especially if your body’s not prepared adequately for the gestation and birthing experience. Although you certainly can’t–and shouldn’t–engage…
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1. Practice Responsible Sexual Behavior By far most cases of cervicitis are caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs are almost entirely preventable by practicing safe sex, which means using a condom 100 percent of the time. Beyond that, it’s…
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March 20, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Everyone sweats. Perspiration is the natural process to regulate body temperature. Body odor that accompanies the sweat, however, can be embarrassing. Sweat produced to cool the body consists of water, salt and trace amounts of electrolytes and has no…
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Overview Alli is an FDA-approved over-the-counter form of a prescription weight loss pill. These pills each contain 60 mg of the weight loss drug orlistat. A patient can lose up to 50 percent more weight using this drug than without…
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Flounder fishing is very popular on the East Coast. The flounder is very easy to cook, and many find it to be excellent eating. Fishing for summer flounder requires heavy tackle because they tend to swim near the ocean floor….
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Overview The Kona region of Hawaii’s Big Island offers plenty of active, outdoor pursuits. The area is home to the annual Ironman World Championship, a long-distance, world-class triathlon held each October that attracts many of the sport’s best athletes from…
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In-pool swimming exercises can be done with weights or props to add a strength-training element, or for purely cardiovascular work. According to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” water provides natural resistance, which causes the muscles to…
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March 20, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Extracted from the leaves of the Australian plant known as melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil is a clear, potent liquid which is typically sold in small glass bottles in your local herb shop or health food store. It has a…
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Each year in the United States, nearly 20,000 patients are newly diagnosed with a brain tumor, reports Radiation Medical Group, a leading radiation therapy provider in San Diego, California. A brain tumor can occur when unregulated cells within unusual clumps…
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Overview Native Americans have used the uva ursi plant as a medicinal treatment for thousands of years, and the plant continues to be used as an alternative medical treatment, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The leaves of…
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1. Identify Panic Attacks Early Agoraphobia often stems from panic disorder and from the stress and anxiety associated with panic attacks. About one in three people with panic disorder will eventually develop agoraphobia. Early diagnosis and proper treatment will prevent…
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Overview Amoebic meningitis is a disease of the central nervous system caused by a microorganism, Naegleria fowleri. Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba typically found in warm, stagnant water. They gain entry to the human body through the nose while…
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When it comes to the back, there are four major groupings of muscles that need to be worked to give it a sculpted appearance. The latissimus dorsi is the largest muscle, which gives the back a “V” shape, the rhomboids…
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