Vaginal thrush (vulvovaginal candidiasis)–called a vaginal yeast infection in the United States–is a type of infection caused by the overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans. This type of infection proves quite common–almost half of all women experience more than…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Go for Faux Meats If you enjoy hamburgers, meat sandwiches or foods with meat in them but want to go vegetarian, add faux meats to your foods. Soy or wheat are the primary ingredients in faux meats, which, for…
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1. Anemia in Pregnancy Anemia is extremely common during pregnancy, especially in women carrying multiples. Anemia means you’re not getting enough iron. Iron is important as it helps carry oxygen in the blood to organs, helps in healing, creates red…
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Diabetes mellitus is a family of metabolic disorders, characterized by dysregulation of insulin and blood sugar within the body, Diabetes is classified into type one, which occurs when the body fails to produce insulin; or type two, which occurs when…
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There are many herbs that have been used throughout history as a pain reliever. Whether it is chewing bark or leaves to numb the mouth or using extracts to numb the skin, there are herbs that do work effectively in…
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Overview If you are thinking of using your soccer cleats to play football or vice versa, you should think again. While their purpose is the same, there are some distinct differences between the two types of cleats that can greatly…
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1. Support Your Back With a Good Warm Up Stretching and warming up just as soon as the ballet slippers go on is highly important in preventing back injuries in ballet. This isn’t too difficult, as the warming up, stretching…
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Overview Moles (or melanocytic nevi) are a benign collection of cells (melanocytes) which produce melanin or the color seen in the skin. On sun exposure melanocytes produce more melanin which is seen as a tan. Moles appear in the first…
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1. A Better, Sexier You Exercise routines can become dull and uninteresting and seem to lose their appeal after a few weeks. Exploring alternative ways to exercise and maintain your body’s physical health is an integral way to keep your…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The diet that Dr. Robert Atkins devised differed dramatically from the low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets that the U.S. government, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and nutritionists such as Dean Ornish and Robert Pritikin have recommended. Atkins wrote…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vinegar has roots in folk medicine reaching back before Hippocrates, who used it to treat patients in 400 B.C. There are over 200 strains of viruses responsible for causing colds, according to C. Norman Shealy, M.D., author of “Illustrated…
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Smoking negatively affects nearly every organ in the body, including the lungs, bladder, mouth, throat, kidneys, pancreas and heart. Both firsthand and secondhand cigarette smoke can cause cancer, emphysema and pneumonia. It even contributes to heart disease, according to an…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Fertility can be a big obstacle to having a child, and it’s not always an easy fix. Numerous factors can play into your ability to conceive, including your hormonal balance, diet and age, among others. Fertility medications abound, offering a…
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Overview Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is crucial for a good nutrition plan, but some people find it difficult. Simple reframing the way fruits and vegetables are consumed is an uncomplicated way to sneak fruit into your diet, and…
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Scoliosis affects about 2 percent of the United States population and is more common in young girls, although boys and adults may have scoliosis too, according to SpineUniverse.com. Approximately 80 percent of scoliosis cases are called “idiopathic” scoliosis, which means…
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March 19, 2015 Scar Prevention & Treatment
Overview Whenever your skin repairs a wound–a cut, burn, sore or scrape–a scar can form. Surgical cuts, chicken pox and other skin conditions can also result in scars, says the National Institute of Health (NIH). There are numerous factors that…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Hair is a specialized type of skin, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. The hair’s job is to protect the scalp. Hair damage and loss can occur if a disease of the hair and scalp manifests. Hair that covers…
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Overview The tonsils are lymphatic tissue situated at the back of your throat. An acute infection of the tonsils is called acute tonsillitis. An acute infection progresses rapidly and lasts for a short time. Acute tonsillitis is a common condition…
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March 19, 2015 Kinds of Learning Disorders
Learning disorders, previously called academic skills disorders, affect 2 percent to 10 percent of individuals. About 5 percent of children in the public school system are identified as having a learning disorder, which can result in secondary problems related to…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Saunas play an important role in Finland’s history, where they were first used thousands of years ago. In his book “Sweat,” Mikkel Aaland traces the use of saunas or sweat baths to Finns’ nomadic days around the first millennium. Saunas–wet,…
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The inability to fall asleep, stay asleep or both, can be extremely frustrating. If you find yourself tossing and turning and frequently gazing at the clock, worrying about how poor you’re going to feel the next day, you may have…
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Milk thistle is an herb that protects the liver from toxins. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to its ability to enhance liver cell regeneration. It is frequently co-administered with drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) for its ability…
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1. Oat Bran Add oat bran in your diet to fight heart disease. Oat bran is an excellent source of soluble fiber and is very helpful in lowering cholesterol. It attaches to the cholesterol in the system and pulls it…
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The hormone cortisol prepares the body for action in times of stress. According to professor Len Kravitz, Ph.D., of the University of New Mexico, cortisol mobilizes energy by using stored proteins and fat, delivers resources to working muscles and acts…
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Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the more common reasons for poor leg circulation include diabetes, peripheral artery disease and varicose veins. Any condition that causes poor leg circulation falls under the category of peripheral vascular disease. The…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Planning nutritional menus is one way to improve health. You can plan your meals day by day or for the week to make it easier to eat healthy foods. Through trial and error, you can tailor your nutritional meal…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Give Yourself a Rubdown Trigger point massage can be a surprisingly effective way to ease muscle pain, and it’s simple to do to yourself. Since some health experts believe at least 75 percent of pain people suffer on an…
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Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is an antidepressant prescription medication used to alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety in affected patients. This antidepressant is part of a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and works my increasing the levels of…
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Your upper arms consist of two major muscles–biceps brachii and triceps brachii. The word brachii refers to the arm and is often dropped when discussing these muscles. Located on the front of your upper arm and bends your elbow, biceps…
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Overview Race Across America competitor Johnny Goldberg (“Johnny G”) invented spinning as a safe way to train for his transcontinental rides. Now spinning is a worldwide fitness trend that is popular among cyclists as well as fitness enthusiasts who don’t…
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