One of the most common ailments found with babies is colic. Colic results from indigestion or having too much gas in the stomach. Because babies have sensitive digestive systems, even a tiny bit of gas can be too much, causing…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Positive thinking can be simple optimism about the future. You can go through periods of feeling happier with your situation or more upset, although your actual conditions may remain unchanged. Noting the tone of your emotion can help break…
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1. Push It It’s not just bodybuilders who need to stretch their bicep muscles. Believe it or not, the biceps muscle, located on the front of the upper arm, is engaged in everything from carrying your stuff, to picking up…
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The first signs and symptoms of the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV can arise within two to four weeks following exposure to this infection. People who have unprotected sexual intercourse or engage in needle sharing during IV drug use are…
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Overview Kayaks are recreational boats that typically hold one person and glide easily through the water. Unlike the canoe, which is broader and open, the kayak typically has a more slender profile and is covered on top. Used primarily for…
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Neonatal jaundice, a common condition in newborns occurs when a baby accumulates too much bilirubin in his body. Parent’s and caregivers will see a yellow discoloration in the baby’s skin and the white part of his eyes. In physiologic jaundice,…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Senna has been used as a cleansing herb and as a laxative for hundreds of years. Senna leaves contain sennosides, which are types of hydroxyanthracene glycosides that stimulate the colon and provide laxative effects. Senna is most commonly used as…
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The liver is a vital organ in the body, about the size of a football, located under the right rib cage. The liver helps aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients. It also cleanses and filters the bloodstream by eliminating…
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Overview Orlando is a family vacation paradise, with pleasantly warm weather, theme parks galore and plenty of wholesome fun to be had by all. Even if your children are picky when it comes to extracurricular activity, they will soon find…
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Too much belly fat can trigger hormonal changes, putting you at risk for health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. With over 66 percent of adults in America overweight or obese, finding exercises that increase…
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The term “heart failure” means that the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It happens when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively or when it is too stiff to fill up with enough…
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Overview Track and field events are athletic sporting competitions, usually contested by individual athletes. Track events involve racing on foot. Field events always involve throwing, jumping or vaulting. Track and field takes place in an arena made up of a…
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1. Consume a Diet That Contains Antioxidants and Limits Simple Carbohydrates There are certain risk factors for macular degeneration that you can’t control. As you grow older, you become more at risk; your genes and racial heritage are also set…
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Although generally regarded as a weed, dandelion actually has some important medicinal and nutritional properties. Dandelion root and leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, and the plant contains bitter compounds that can have positive effects on the digestive system….
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Overview While fossil fuels helped spur much of the technological and industrial advancement of the last two centuries, the rate at which we are using up these resources is rapidly becoming unsustainable. More and more, we look toward alternate sources…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Non-verbal communication provides an expressive way of conveying information that incorporates observational, dramatic, and kinesthetic skills. Teachers with boisterous students and workers developing interpersonal skills are among the populations who can benefit from non-verbal communication exercises. Fortunately, developing non-verbal skills…
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Overview Although body type is partially predetermined by genetics, alterations in your body’s composition can be achieved through determination and a basic knowledge of exercise physiology. It’s important to note that women build muscle and lose body fat differently than…
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1. Clean Your House and Get Rid of Allergens Over the years, fibers from carpets, pet dander, mold spores and other indoor pollutants can build to levels which provoke allergic reactions. Simply by vacuuming regularly, using organic cleaners instead of…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many people ring in the New Year with a hangover and a resolution to improve their lives by eliminating what they feel is bad or damaging. For those living in Orange County, an area in Southern California filled with…
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1. Signs of Dry Macular Degeneration Symptoms may gradually increase in severity over time. You may see a blind spot in the middle of your visual point of view as well as a precipitous drop in your capacity to identify…
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March 19, 2015 Children's Health
Summer is usually a time when adults can let schedules go, and relax, but for children with autism, this can be a source of significant stress. Provide the structure and familiar routines your autistic child needs, without losing the fun…
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1. Look for the Growth and Spread of Lesions The symptoms of oral thrush are the same for both adult men and adult women, and the most easily identifiable sign of the condition is the distinctive lesions that form in…
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Overview The prostate is a glandular organ surrounding the urethra at the outlet of the urinary bladder in males. About the size of a walnut, it plays a role in sexual functioning. The organ develops as a result of male…
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Overview Before sitting down for a romantic dinner, couples can enjoy numerous outdoor and recreational activities in Cleveland. Fun things on a date include golfing, swimming and exploring the many trails throughout the city. Fishing opportunities abound in Cleveland as…
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Overview The Cleveland metropolitan area had almost 2.9 million people in 2010, the 16th-largest metro area in the nation. A sprawling city with such a population hardly invokes visions of outdoor recreational opportunities, but don’t be fooled—there’s plenty of active,…
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Get a well-rounded yoga practice by incorporating deep yoga stretches into your repertoire of warriors, triangles and arm-balance poses. Help Guide emphasizes that slow movements and gentle stretches work best to relieve stress. According to the Better Health Channel, yoga…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chicago, Illinois, offers couples interested in romance many ways to enhance their relationship and enjoy the city. The city has many romantic date options suitable for all types of couples–whether young, old, on a first date, or on a…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Stress and depression often go together. In fact, chronic stress can increase feelings of depression if not managed appropriately, says Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D., contributor to the Mayo Clinic website. Although therapy and medication are often useful, many lifestyle…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Saw palmetto is extracted from the fruit of the Serenoa repens plant and has long been used by Native Americans as a health tonic and antiseptic. In more recent times, it’s become popular to treat enlargement of the prostate with…
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Global warming is a term used to describe the anthropogenic increase in the temperature of Earth’s lower atmosphere and surface. Along with changes in sea level and precipitation, global warming is a result of climate change caused by human activity,…
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