For lots of women, a fitness center is a luxury they cannot easily afford. If time or financial constraints are keeping you out of the gym, you can still get the lean shapely legs of your dreams. Performing four sets…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Inflammatory bowel disease is the medical term for illnesses associated with chronic inflammation of the intestines. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the two types of inflammatory bowel disease. Both disorders involve damage to the colon mediated by abnormal inflammation….
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Feeling worried or anxious is the body’s natural reaction to stress and danger, but for some people, the anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent or irrational, manifesting as an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Toned facial muscles not only help to form facial expressions, but they also help to keep your face looking young. Weak facial muscles often times give your face a slack, droopy look that can add years to your appearance. Performing…
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Since their introduction in 1970, aluminum bats have come a long way. Technology has allowed for bats to increase a player’s performance at the plate and even tailor to certain batter’s strengths. When choosing a bat, make sure you pick…
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Overview To many baseball purists, no sound is more offensive than the sound of a baseball coming off of a metal bat. But with metal bats taking over the sport at every level of baseball, wood bats are becoming almost…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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According to a CNN published report, Dahn yoga is a Korean form of yoga founded in 1985 by IIchi Lee, a Korean businessman. The practice came to the United States in 1991 and now has its headquarters near Sedona, Arizona….
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Overview Natural living is a broadly defined idea that embraces concepts of nature, living sustainably, depending less on synthetic chemicals and drugs and more on holistic health, and green approaches to technology. Homeopathy is one of many alternative systems of…
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A neti pot is a small hand-held pot that holds a solution of saltwater and other natural ingredients. The neti pot is made of either porcelain, ceramic or molded plastic and has a handle on one side, a spout on…
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Overview The signature of a dish is often the herbs and spices used to reflect individual style, flavor and aroma. Whole, ground or fresh, these earthly jewels have been used for centuries by cultures worldwide to add flavor without adding…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fast Mexican food served at Del Taco can be included in a nutritious diet designed around variety, moderation and balancing food with physical activity. Make healthy decisions at Del Taco by following federal dietary guidelines to focus on lean…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Curvature of the spine is technically known as scoliosis, according to the National Institutes of Health. Symptoms of scoliosis include fatigue, shoulders or hips appearing uneven and your spine curving to the side. Exercises for curvature of the spine have…
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More hybrid cars are emerging each year. With national campaigns to go green and promises of lower gas bills, people are taking a close look at these cars as their next family vehicle. Consumer Reports notes that the Toyota Prius…
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Overview Getting hit in the head by a baseball traveling over 90 mph can be fatal. Tripping on a baseball left on the ground can put you in the hospital. Knowing how to safeguard yourself from the dangers of being…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Water is a limited resource and there is a serious need for filtered, clean water. People need water to drink, to bathe, to wash their clothes, to cook food, and for a variety of other reasons. In America, most people…
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Overview Herpes is an infection caused by one or both types of the herpes simplex virus. According to the American Social Health Association, up to 90 percent of people with herpes are unaware they have the disease. Because the first…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Plants and other natural substances have been used in native and folk medicine for hundreds of years. The Herb Society of America explains that “herb,” as we use the term today, refers to a wide variety of plants, including trees,…
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Overview It is no secret that dieting can help you lose weight. In the case of thyroid disease-related weight gain, however, other specific steps should be taken within the diet plan. A sluggish thyroid, a condition formally known as hypothyroidism,…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A vertical labret piercing is a vertical version of a traditional labret piercing. A traditional labret has one visible bead on the outside of the face, in between the lower lip and chin. The other side of the jewelry…
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Whenever you do ab exercises, your rectus abdominis gets activated. Rectus abdominis is the anatomical name for the long band of muscle that goes from your lower chest to your pelvis. When you want to lose flab in your lower…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
University of Kentucky’s Stephen C. Byrnes N.D. says sugar craving are most often caused by an overgrowth of a bacteria naturally found in the intestine. This bacteria, candida, can overpopulate and cause a host of problematic symptoms generally called candidiasis….
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Overview Indoor air quality plays an important role in your family’s health. As homes become more energy efficient the air exchange suffers, trapping indoor pollution from wood stoves, second-hand smoke and chemical cleaning products, reports the Cancer Prevention Coalition. In…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Five months is enough time to safely lose a significant amount of weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends aiming for a weight loss rate of between one and two pounds per week. This rate helps you target…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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