March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Running burns more calories than almost any other workout, and if you’re looking to lose weight then a strategic running program will be crucial in helping you to meet your goals. The techniques below are guaranteed to help you burn…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Your muscles are adaptable tissues; they respond to the stresses placed upon them, according to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance.” Therefore, if you want to gain muscle mass, you need to perform resistance exercise to stress…
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1. Take a Break Common bowling injuries often include cumulative trauma, where a minor injury becomes a major one through the constant use of a slightly injured muscle or ligament. Bowler’s tendonitis is a common bowling injury that encompasses this…
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When working the hip area, you need to do exercises that involve abduction. This is a motion that causes your upper leg to move away from your body. You can build up your hip area with the use of machines,…
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Volleyball requires a unique combination of hand-eye coordination, stamina, strength, footwork and balance to reach your maximum potential. Training not only your playing skills, but also improving your physical fitness and jumping ability, can help take your game to the…
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Overview Yeast infections are a common form of vaginitis, or swelling of the vagina. The infection is typically caused by a fungus called candida, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are both prescription and over-the-counter medications available to treat yeast…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
The most common cause of death for Americans less than 45 years old is trauma, according to Dr. Thomas Kirsch, director of emergency medicine at Chandler Regional Hospital in “Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine.” Approximately 33 percent of these deaths are due…
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March 19, 2015 Causes of Breast Pain in Women
The breasts are tissue made up of fat, connective tissue and specialized cells arranged in lobules, which are connected by a series of ducts. The breasts respond to cycling of hormones and undergo a series of changes throughout life as…
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Poor circulation can be a bothersome and dangerous condition. Proper blood circulation is essential to good health and proper body functioning. Many causes contribute to poor circulation including smoking, poor diet, obesity and pregnancy. There are medications on the market…
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Colon cancer is a potentially fatal disease in which cancer cells in the rectum and colon grow at a rapid rate. The Mayo Clinic says that colon cancer symptoms include weakness, fatigue, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Colon…
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Native to the European continent, the seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) appear in many herbal treatments. The PDR of Herbal Medicines reports that the seeds are beneficial in both external and internal applications. While the Food and Drug…
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Located at the back of your thigh, your hamstrings are made up of three muscles: the semi membranosis, the semi tendonosis and the biceps femoris. The muscles of the hamstrings work to extend your hip and bend your knee, and…
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The heart is arguably our most critical organ, other than the brain. Yet it is often the most mistreated — with poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise and extra weight. The American Heart Association reports that over a third of…
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The hamstring muscles flex your hip and knee joints. You need to do exercises which work your hamstrings on both ends of your femur, or leg bone. Resistance exercise benefits those with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by alleviating the stress…
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March 19, 2015 Ephedrine & Xenadrine Dangers
Ephedrine is a stimulant found in the herbal supplement ephedra and some over-the-counter drugs. It is a key ingredient in Xenadrine RFA-1, which also contains other stimulants like bitter orange extract and caffeine. While supplements containing ephedra were removed from…
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Toning and strengthening the abdominal muscles may seem like a daunting task. Many exercises, done improperly, can cause harm as well. The Ab Lounge machine guides people through the correct motions for abdominal exercises to support the lower back and…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training,” explains that there is no reason to lift weights if you are not hoping to get bigger and stronger. The veteran strength coach and weightlifter claims that a well-designed strength training…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight can be a chore, often taking a lot of work to produce small results However, there are several exercises that can blast fat fast if done correctly and incorporated into a workout routine at least once a week….
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Cardio, short for cardiovascular, is a form of exercise that works your heart and lungs and will improve your aerobic fitness, Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine as your ability to take in, transport and utilize oxygen,…
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1. Strengthen the Ligament with Stretching Ligament injuries can cause the ligament and surrounding tissue to tighten up, especially if the injury has gone untreated for a period of time. Stretching the injured area each day will help loosen things…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
If you carry a lot of weight in the face, it can make you look much heavier than you actually are. If you begin a diet and exercise plan, you can lose weight anywhere on the body, including the facial…
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March 19, 2015 Kidney Stone Removal Options
The Associated Urologists of Orange County (AUOC) estimate that around 20 percent of the world’s population suffers from kidney stones at some point in their lives. Every year, half a million people in U.S. go to emergency rooms for problems…
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Overview Cialis is a prescription drug containing the medication tadalafil. It is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, which is a family of drugs that cause the smooth muscle of the penile blood vessels to relax and fill with blood. This allows an…
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Getting rid of love handles cannot only help you gain back your self-confidence, but it can also reduce your risk for disease. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN, excess belly fat can raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes…
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March 19, 2015 Underarm Odor in Young Children
Overview The sweat glands in the underarms remain undeveloped until puberty, so body odor does not generally occur in children. There may be a variety of causes of underarm odor in children. If frequent bathing does not resolve a child’s…
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Chest congestion is a symptom of bronchitis, which is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Viruses, bacteria, allergies and irritants such as dust, pollution and smoke can all cause bronchitis, which the body combats by soothing the irritation through increased…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Retinol, sometimes referred to as retinol A, is a chemical compound found in animal sources of vitamin A, such as dairy products, eggs, liver and kidneys. In the body, vitamin A is critical for vision, reproduction and bone and…
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Common stomach aches are also known as nonulcer stomach pains. The Mayo Clinic explains that nonulcer stomach pain is common and can last for a long time. Frequent symptoms include burning in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching and nausea. Occasional…
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Saunas heat the air to temperatures approaching 185 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Harvard Health Publications. When a person enters a sauna, body heat can rise rapidly and skin temperatures can reach 104 degrees and higher. In response to the heat,…
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March 19, 2015 About Flaxseed and Cholesterol
Overview Flaxseed has become popular in modern culture as a means of improving health. People take flaxseed in hopes of improving digestive health because of its fiber content, or to reap numerous benefits of the healthy omega-3 fats flaxseed contains….
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