March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Achieving a good diet depends on nutrition awareness, smart food choices and healthy cooking methods. Minus one of these elements, it can be difficult to maintain or lose weight. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that Americans, in general,…
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Ginger root is a popular herb used in alternative medicine to treat a number of conditions, including vomiting, nausea, inflammation and side effects resulting from pregnancy. Ginger root is also sometimes used in the treatment and prevention of certain cancers….
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Gymnastic balls are the same thing as stability balls, exercise balls, balance balls and Swiss balls: air-inflated spheres of tough plastic that are prone to rolling easy in any given direction. This inherent instability makes gymnastic balls a great exercise…
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March 19, 2015 Children's Health
When weaning your baby, Net Wellness recommends that you gradually decrease the frequency and duration of nursing. If you need help reducing your milk production or if you must wean over a shorter period of time, there are several herbs…
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The mini trampoline went from being sold as a toy to being sold as piece of cardio equipment. It can be found in thousands of gyms nationwide. While it has always been an effective cardio workout, it wasn’t recognized as…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
A human fetus develops over the course of about 38 weeks of pregnancy. This developmental process follows a precisely ordered and timed set of stages. Scientists have characterized these stages in enough detail to fill several books. Several stages in…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Certain unwelcome changes occur in your skin as you grow older. Fine lines form, the skin loses its elasticity and the fat in the face is reduced, creating hollows that make you look haggard. Sun damage, according to the…
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Overview Ablation for the heart, also referred to as cardiac ablation, is an invasive treatment for correcting certain heart problems. According to Mayo Clinic, cardiac ablation specifically treats irregular heart rhythms or arrhythmias. The University of Maryland Medical Center states…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
1. Chill Out and Stop the Bruising Minor injuries that result in a black eye usually heal with treatment you can do yourself. Immediately placing a cold compress on the black eye reduces swelling and constricts blood vessels to lessen…
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Overview HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin, a naturally occurring hormone found in women during pregnancy will also help with infertility disorders. According to Drugs.com, an online drug resource, HCG, a gonadotropins classified drug, will induce ovulation and increase sperm counts….
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High levels of triglycerides, a fat in your blood, increase your heart disease risk even if your cholesterol levels are normal, reported the Journal of Nutrition. They also cause diabetes, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Men’s triglyceride…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Gluten is a type of protein found in rye, barley and wheat. People that have a condition known as celiac disease are unable to break down this substance when certain foods are consumed. According to the National Institute of Diabetes…
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March 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. Know Your Trigger Foods Acid reflux patients will each tolerate foods differently. One sufferer may have the ability to digest spicy foods with no problem while other patients will double over in pain after eating dinner at a Mexican…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
In 2010, British department store Debenham’s debuted a line of mannequins that are a size 16, rather than the standard size zero. Debenham’s noted that 42 percent of sales come from size 14 to 16 garments and hoped that the…
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March 19, 2015 Sex Enhancement Herbs
In today’s stressful world, sex can often be the last thing on the day’s agenda. When the sparks fizzle in the bedroom, herbal supplements may be the answer. There are lots of natural herbal supplements to boost the sex drive…
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An ordinary step stool can double as a piece of exercise equipment. You can perform several muscle-toning exercises–with or without dumbbells–to tone and shape the major muscles of your upper and lower body. No fancy or expensive equipment is necessary…
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Candida is a form of yeast that lives in harmony in the human body through a delicate balance of beneficial bacteria. Under the right circumstances, however, this opportunistic organism can proliferate, resulting in numerous diseases that can range from mild…
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Overview The primary effort used to operate a rowing machine comes from the setting that determines the resistance and the stroke produced by the rowing action, report the doctors at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). While a rowing…
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Exercising your abdominal muscles benefit you more than just making you look good with your shirt off. Strong abdominal muscles, the rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus and internal and external obliques, help give a level of protection for your internal organs,…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
If you want to lose belly fat fast, you have to decrease the amount of fat you have throughout your body. Reducing the fat in just one area of your body is not possible, advises the American Council on Exercise….
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The abdominal muscles, though usually trained using only resistance from your own body weight, can also be done using external resistance in the form of weights to turn up the intensity. Weights can be anything that can be held, rotated…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Steam has been used for centuries as a means of keeping clean. History tells of ritualized bath services spanning the globe from the ancient Greeks to the Japanese and a number of Native American tribes. The Turks had their…
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Overview Candida, a form of yeast (Candida albicans), is an opportunistic organism that normally resides in the lower bowls, the vagina and the skin. In healthy individuals the presence of Candida is harmless. The body maintains homeostasis through good bacteria…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that each child gets 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. Competitive physical games are an excellent way to get kids off the couch and moving in order to meet this…
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Brain exercises strengthen the ability of both short- and long-term memory. According to research by Margie Lachman, chairman of the psychology department at Brandeis University, adults who adopt a proactive attitude toward staying mentally fit often do just that. Anyone…
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Osteoarthritis causes chronic swelling, pain and a reduction in the range of motion in joints. Although there are several types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common, according to the National Institutes of Health. Because of the pain and limited…
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1. Cool Off Making the temperature in your bedroom comfortable will help you deal with insomnia during pregnancy. Due to hormone changes and weight gain, pregnant women have a higher metabolism than when they aren’t pregnant. Because of this, hot…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Nail fungus can be both a tedious and tenacious problem to fight. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many home remedies that provide an alternative to oral or topical anti-fungal medications. They caution that immune-compromised people should see a…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Years of being unkind to your skin and body through bad habits and daily wear and tear can make you look old and tired. While surgeries, fillers and procedures can give you a more youthful look, so can daily lifestyle…
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March 19, 2015 Spider Veins on the Face
Overview Spider veins are small yet enlarged blood vessels which may be unsightly or cause mild physical discomfort. Spider veins on the face can result from complications with blood flow due to skin damage, hormonal changes or substance use. Through…
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