The skin is the largest organ in the body. It provides protection from the rigors of the environment and regulates body temperature. It’s a mode of external stimuli and it gives a sense of touch, according to Cliff Notes website….
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March 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
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Overview Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori is a type of bacteria known to infect the stomach and small intestine. According to the Mayo Clinic, H. pylori can go unnoticed or can cause problems such as stomach ulcers and cancer. Approximately…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Get Answers When you are on the Best Life Diet, support groups are a good way to get answers to any questions you may have. Other dieters and some experts participate in the support groups. If you need help…
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Sometimes it is tough to gather enough motivation to hit the gym for a workout or to hit the pavement for a run. No one wants to dread a workout routine. However, exercises are available to make runs more enjoyable,…
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1. a a 2. a a 3. a a 4. a a 5. a a About this Author Laura W. Smith is a personal trainer specializing in educating women about strength training and permanent weight loss. She also works as…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
You don’t need to visit a gym to burn fat. Instead, you can perform short, intense bursts of exercise at home, burning calories that translate into weight loss. When it comes to exercising at home, the most important factor is…
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Stress incontinence is marked by the unintentional loss or urine. Physical movement or activities, such as coughing, sneezing, heavy lifting or any movement that puts stress on the bladder, can trigger the problem. Stress incontinence is more common in women…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Stripped of Their Fiber In the past, humans received the bulk of their nutrition from whole grains. They took the whole grain kernel straight from the stalk with the bran, endosperm and germ intact. Even when people began to…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
1. Low Energy, Low Iron Many people walk around with low iron without ever knowing it. Energy might be a little low. Perhaps you’re short of breath during exercise, and you’re a little pale. Taken together, these symptoms might be…
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March 19, 2015 Children's Health
Overview When a baby begins to sit up and crawl, thoughts of baby- and child-proofing the home soon follow. Child safety gates play an important role in child-proofing. The purchase may initially appear easy, but there are some important differences…
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March 19, 2015 Children's Health
According to an analysis of national data by Dr. Cynthia Ogden published in the April 5, 2006, issue of the “Journal of the Medical Association,” approximately 17 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight. The number…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Most cases of poor circulation in the feet are associated with artherosclerosis, a condition that causes a thickening and hardening of the arterial walls. In addition, diabetes causes a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels in the feet…
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Men tend to have stronger arms and more upper body strength than woman, partially because they are more likely to move heavy objects, according to the Aerobics and Fitness Association’s (AFAA) “A Guide to Personal Fitness Training.” All this means…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Curly and frizzy hair can be difficult to style. The more you handle it, the bigger it seems to get. Using heat to style often leads to damage, which creates more frizz. Leaving it alone can make it difficult to…
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March 19, 2015 Stress Weight Gain in Women
Overview Stress can manifest itself in many physical ways, from muscle aches to skin problems to digestive problems, and it can even lead to unwanted extra pounds. The Cleveland Clinic warns that women are particularly vulnerable to stress because they…
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March 19, 2015 About Diverticulitis
Overview The lining of the digestive organs may develop pouches or pockets in weak areas. These balloon-like pouches, referred to as divertiucla, can occur in any portion of the digestive tract, but are most common in the large intestine, according…
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Allergies refer to a medical condition in which the immune system reacts to mold, dust mites or other types of allergens. Specific allergy symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, a dry cough, a sore throat, fatigue and dark circles…
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The glands in the nose and throat produce mucus on a continuous basis. The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery points out that the secretions typically amount to between one and two quarts per day. When the secretions…
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March 19, 2015 Herbs for Colon Cleansing
A healthy colon is vital for the absorption of essential vitamins in the body and for the elimination of waste products and toxins out of the body. A healthy colon requires a healthy diet with high fiber, lots of fluids…
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Overview Although many types of aerobic exercise incorporate elements of dance, Jazzercise is one of the oldest and most successful. According to the Jazzercise website, they have “taken moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training.” Zumba…
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Healthy seniors can do exercises just like any other gym member. When using free weights, it is important for older adults to engage in a longer warm-up period with cardio and lighter hand weights prior to lifting heavier ones. Complete…
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The leg adduction machine is the machine at which you see women, almost exclusively. As a man, you don’t particularly want to be seen performing leg adductions, and you don’t have to be. You don’t see bodybuilders performing leg adductions…
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The push-up is widely recognized as a chest exercise, but the majority of your body’s other large muscles are also recruited in some capacity. Along with your chest, triceps and shoulder muscles, the muscles of your core and pelvis must…
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Crunches are an effective exercise that can be used to tone and strengthen your abdominal muscles. Crunches can be modified to train your abs from a range of angles. Crunches on a Swiss ball, also called a stability ball, recruit…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
According to the American Council on Exercise, 30 minutes of low-intensity aerobic exercise will burn about 200 calories. The general definition of aerobic exercise is anything that gets the large muscles of your body moving in a consistent, rhythmic pattern….
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The largest organ of your body–your skin–is a breeding ground of natural yeast. Colonies live all over your body and are generally harmless. But when these fungi are introduced to favorable conditions, or when yeast that don’t naturally inhabit your…
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March 19, 2015 Tips to Help Infants Sleep Through the Night
Nighttime waking is a common problem for many parents of infants. Even babies who once slept through the night can get out of that pattern and begin waking up. Unfortunately, there is no magic potion or simple remedy to help…
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March 19, 2015 How to Cook With Herbs for Health
Overview Herbs can be more than just a flavorful addition to your dishes. In fact, a number of herbs have medicinal properties that can be used to prevent or treat disease. While there aren’t always definitive studies regarding the healing…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
In ancient China, it was sign of wealth and importance to grow your fingernails as long as possible. They served as proof that you didn’t have to work for a living. Though you may not desire inordinately long nails, you…
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