March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and circulating blood vessels dispersed throughout the body. Cardiac tissue includes external and internal structures that are designed to work in unison as a pump. The heart’s main job is to pump freshly…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
To lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you ingest over the course of a day. Exercise is an essential part of creating this calorie deficit. The Mayo Clinic suggests including at least 30 minutes of physical activity…
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Overview Serotonin is sometimes referred to as the happiness chemical because of its association with feelings of satisfaction and relaxation. The brain makes serotonin from nutrients in the diet and releases serotonin into the blood where one of its roles…
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1. Control Interstitial Cystitis Through Lifestyle Changes While there is no known cure for interstitial cystitis (IC), the recurring discomfort or pain you may feel in your bladder area can be controlled and modified through certain lifestyle changes. Perhaps the…
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March 19, 2015 Cures for a Gassy Baby
Gas is a common occurrence during the first year of a baby’s life; it’s often the result of an infant’s immature digestive system. A baby may also swallow excess air while drinking from a bottle or breastfeeding. It is important…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The first trimester of pregnancy brings many new signs and symptoms. Sometimes waiting for a missed period may feel like an eternity. Many symptoms can appear as early as one to two weeks after conception. Not all women will experience…
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March 19, 2015 What Are the Causes of Nausea in Pregnancy?
Nausea occurring during pregnancy, commonly called “morning sickness,” is an uncomfortable and annoying byproduct that can strike at any time of day. You may or may not vomit, and the symptom can begin as early as two weeks into the…
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Ear infections refer to bacterial infections that can infiltrate the inner or outer ear. Otitis media refers to a bacterial infection of the inner ear; otitis externa refers to a bacterial infection of the outer ear. Typical signs of an…
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Obstructive lung diseases, according to their classification by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), include “any disorder marked by obstruction of conducting airways of the lung.” These disorders “may be acute chronic, intermittent, or persistent.” The NLM lists three main…
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Overview When a toddler undresses, he or she is communicating a message to you as a parent or caregiver. This stage starts around 18 to 24 months and won’t linger if reactions are curtailed. Your toddler has developed a sense…
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Overview Rhodiola is a popular herb, used extensively in Russia to treat a number of ailments. Best known for its anti-aging properties, rhodiola is also popular with people who want to increase their attention, activate the breakdown of stored fat…
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According to the National Institute of Justice, 1.3 million women and 835,000 men suffer abuse at the hands of their significant other. Abuse doesn’t always enter into the relationship right away; it can take weeks or years before it shows…
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March 19, 2015 Bowflex Treadclimber Troubleshooting
Overview The Bowflex Treadclimber is a type of cardio exercise machine made available through the gym equipment manufacturer. Features of the Treadclimber include speed controls, resistance controls, display console, compact size and portability. To work out, you step on the…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have decided to grow out your facial hair, you may be eager to get it to the desired length as quickly as possible. The in-between phases of facial hair growth can cause your skin to feel irritated…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The 27th week finishes up the second trimester as mom and baby move into the final stretch of pregnancy. At this stage, much of the baby’s vital development is complete, with the exception of the lungs, which are still…
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1. Don’t Isolate Yourself Friends and relatives can make a world of difference when you’re dealing with anticipatory grief. However, it’s important that you don’t think of friends as therapists ready to listen to you all day, every day. Instead,…
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March 19, 2015 Alternative Treatments for Migraine
Unlike other headaches, migraines are caused by vasodilation, or enlargement of the blood vessels, resulting in severe pain. They may be triggered by stress, food allergies or malnutrition. The National Migraine Association recommends several alternative treatment methods, with the caveat…
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Running is an efficient means of losing weight. While most people think of running as a simple jog or long run outside, there are many other ways to incorporate running exercises into a weight loss routine. Brian Mac, sports coach…
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AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a chronic life long disease caused by the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) virus. By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body’s ability to fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause disease,…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Matrixyl 3000 is a combination of numerous properties, including palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide, which help promote collagen production. In addition to this, it also helps stimulate cells in the skin, which enables them to significantly reduce wrinkles on your…
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Overview Bladder infections can be painful, but according to the Mayo Clinic, they do not always necessitate a trip to the doctor and antibiotics. Minor symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), such as frequent urges to urinate and burning…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The body must be nourished with food to obtain life-sustaining energy. The gastrointestinal (GI), or digestive, system serves to intake food and mechanically and chemically break it down to molecules of nutrients, minerals and vitamins for individual cell absorption. The…
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March 19, 2015 Exercises to Trim the Waist
There are two basic types of exercises for trimming the waist: cardiovascular exercises that also focus on the midsection and abdominal exercises that focus on obliques, or the side abdominal muscles. By focusing on these two modes of exercise, you…
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People who suffer from schizophrenia require life-long treatment, because there is no cure for this serious mental illness. Approximately one in every 100 people in the world has this disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There are…
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Overview Around 2 million Americans and one in 12 African Americans are affected by sickle cell anemia, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that affects the body’s blood cells. Normal…
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March 19, 2015 Agent Orange Disease
Overview Agent Orange is a herbicide that was prominently used in the Vietnam War as an exfoliant. Although the herbicide in Agent Orange does not cause any health problems, some of the other chemicals that it contains can be very…
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March 19, 2015 Easy Seated Free Weight Exercises
Muscle tone is not only sexy, but it also helps burn calories by boosting the metabolism. To increase your muscle tone, you can do a full-body workout using free weights. These exercises can be done at home with an inexpensive…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Every day your head sheds an average of 50 to 100 hairs, according to research reported by the Mayo Clinic. Because this loss is less than 0.1 percent of the total hairs on your scalp, you rarely notice it. However,…
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Coaching baseball can be extremely rewarding. Helping young baseball players improve their skills by playing the game they love is a fun way to spend your time. Ensuring that practices are run efficiently is the easiest way to help your…
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March 19, 2015 Exercises for Jump Ropes
According to the Harvard Heart Letter, one can burn 300 to 400 calories in 30 minutes of rope jumping. This fast-paced, coordination-intense form of cardiovascular exercise also tones arms, legs and core muscles. Jump ropes are inexpensive and portable. While…
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