March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Dark spots that occur on the skin often are referred to as age spots or liver spots, even though they are caused by years of sun exposure. These spots are usually harmless and are the result of increased clumps…
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1. Beta-Amyloid Proteins: The Connection to Alzheimer’s Beta-amyloid is a special type of protein that many researchers believe accumulates in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease, which has no cure, is classified as progressive and a degenerative…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
According to American College of Sports Medicine’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, it is well established that excess body fat is associated with hypertension, type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Thus, it is key to know your body fat percentage….
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Overview Quercetin is one of the many substances produced by plants called flavonoids. Scientists are becoming more interested in flavonoids as studies suggest they play an important role in the health benefits provided by fruits and vegetables, according to the…
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1. Toothache Caused by Infection or Decay Most of us at one time or another suffered the discomfort of a toothache. Who can forget the throbbing pain when eating or when a hot or cold liquid makes contact with your…
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1. Something for Everybody Both sweep rowers and scullers can compete in head races, but they do not race together. Scullers compete only with other scullers and sweep rowers stick with the other sweep rowers. Competitors are further subdivided into…
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Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for centuries in the practice of Ayurveda, a medical system practiced throughout India. It is purported to be an adaptogen, an all-purpose health tonic that boosts vitality, enhances sexual function and bolsters…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
A gluten free diet is recommended for children with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an immunological disorder that damages the digestive system, preventing the absorption of important nutrients. The Nemours Foundation states that a baby has a 5 to 10…
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1. When Herpes Strikes Cold sores are uncomfortable and unsightly. They’re actually caused by a herpes virus that lives in the body’s nerves. It’s resistant to the body’s internal immune system, so it never goes away. A cold sore appears,…
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Rhodiola rosea grows naturally in Asia and Eastern Europe, where people have used it as a traditional remedy for several health conditions. Rhodiola rosea is available in capsules, tea and tinctures, and contains the components rosarin, rosavin, rosin and salidroside,…
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1. The Basics Volleyball players can use any part of their bodies to hit the ball over the volleyball net and score points, as long as the ball is hit a maximum of three times on each side of the…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
According to HealingDaily.com, the health benefits of flaxseed consumption include improved cholesterol management, protection against heart disease, lowered blood pressure and control of inflammation. The controlling of inflammation is especially important for those suffering from inflammation-related conditions such as lupus…
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March 19, 2015 List of Indoor Recreational Sports for Children
Getting kids off the couch and active is hard enough, but when it’s cold outside during the winter, it can be even more of a challenge. That’s why parents often turn to indoor sports for their kids during the winter–and…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Yohimbe bark is taken from the yohimbe tree, which is native to west Africa. It is used as an herbal medication because it contains the chemical yohimbine. The amount of yohimbine present in yohimbe bark supplements can vary. The amount…
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Overview The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 26.2 percent of Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. People have come to associate mental illness with some of the most common disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression and…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Heart health is a broad term. It includes all types of cardiovascular disease, which involve the hardening and narrowing of blood vessels in a process called atherosclerosis, which can be manifested through chest pain, heart attack or stroke. In…
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March 19, 2015 Nopal Cactus Health Benefits
Nopal cactus, also known as Opuntia ficus-indica or more commonly, prickly pear, is found along U.S. roadsides in the desert southwest and throughout its native Mexico. It’s used in Mexican cuisine, it’s added to plaster as a hardener and it…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
There are numerous remedies available for acne red spots and blemishes. All are under your control and can be done in the convenience of your own home without much expense. You can nourish your skin to help it heal by…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B12 is a crucial vitamin needed for the production of healthy red blood cells. Without it, people can develop a condition called pernicious anemia, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A low red blood cell count…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. HowiIt Works Gastric bypass surgery has a significant impact on helping obese people lose the weight they need to in order to live healthier lives. Normally food goes through your stomach and into the small intestine, where calories and…
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1. The Appearance of Silvery Scales The most common form of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis. Patients with this type of psoriasis frequently may exhibit thick patches of reddish skin all over the body, but especially on the elbows, knees, scalp…
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March 19, 2015 Natural Remedies for Halitosis
Halitosis, more commonly referred to as bad breath, is a condition that most people will experience at some point in their lives. For some people, halitosis can be a more chronic problem. Halitosis can come from a variety of causes…
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Traditional Swedish massage is performed with the hands, but a series of tools have been developed to supplement hand work. The tools help the massage therapist access deeper layers of muscle tissue, so that they can treat painful or spasming…
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1. After a Fall After a fall or accident, you may break a tooth off too far to save any of the base and the root in order to attach a cap or a crown. If the tooth is one…
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The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It sits at the base of the urinary bladder in front of the rectum. The prostate gland produces prostatic fluid, which makes up part of the semen released during ejaculation….
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1. Women Have Testosterone Too Although it’s often thought of as a male hormone, testosterone is a hormone that is present in the bodies of both men and women. For men, a normal testosterone blood level is 900 to 1,100…
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Overview The treadmill is a common piece of cardio equipment that is found in most gyms. Treadmill training can supplement your regular training for an outdoor event. If you are simply seeking to add variety to your cardio routine, the…
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As any yoga devotee knows, your yoga matt is an extension of your self. Good mats enable you to hold your poses and support your body during difficult maneuvers. A bad mad can leave you unbalanced and slipping all over…
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Most of the easiest exercises in the gym are done on weight machines because the machines guide you through a set range of motion. Body weight exercises are also simple and usually familiar, even to beginning exercisers. As long as…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, has been used in the Far East to treat and cure illnesses and chronic conditions for thousands of years. TCM includes thousands of herbs and herbal formulas that enhance acupuncture treatments, and are often used…
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