Meditation is a form of relaxation that has been used in various forms for thousands of years, according to the Mayo Clinic. Originally it was used for spiritual purposes, but it has become a popular way to fight stress. There…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Approximately 40 percent of individuals suffering from hair loss are women, according to the American Hair Loss Association. And much like men, this hair loss is often associated with genetics. Female-pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is characterized as an…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
In addition to being a cosmetic issue, a fat belly indicates you may be at risk of developing certain diseases. The Mayo Clinic warns that the visceral fat in the belly that surrounds the internal organs increases the chances you…
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Menstrual cramps are a symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although they occur during menstruation. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine” reports that as many as 75 percent of women have some PMS symptoms, including cramping. In the days preceding a…
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1. Make It Easy on Yourself Living with an elderly parent can be exhausting. The additional expenses, care and time involved may take a toll not only on your health, but also on the finances of the whole family. If…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Shampoo is an important component of hygiene and keeping the hair healthy. However, most shampoos that are developed for adult use have active ingredients that can burn and irritate the eyes. Using these shampoos on children or infants can be…
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1. The Psychological Classification of ADHD Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is usually detected during the patient’s childhood. While there is no cure and the condition is known to cause learning disabilities, it can be effectively managed. About 60 percent of cases…
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The thyroid is located below the larynx at the front of the neck. This gland controls hormones that are linked to metabolism. Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland creates an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone. This results in a slower…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, menstrual cramps are dull, throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women experience menstrual cramps just before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying. For others, it…
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The word “yoga” in Sanskrit means “yoke” or “to join,” so the practice is designed to unify the body. Yoga exercises tone the entire body and certain poses focus on firming different parts. Yoga connects movement with the breath to…
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The liver is an organ that serves many vital functions, such as detoxification, glycogen storage, biochemical production and digestion. A healthy liver is capable of regenerating damaged tissue, but chronic injury can lead to the development of scar tissue, a…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Health organizations and registered dietitians are always encouraging consumption of a nutritious diet to help stay healthy and prevent disease. Although it is an ubiquitous topic, it is not always easy to successfully implement a nutritious diet on a regular…
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1. Take the Botulin Antitoxin In cases of botulinum poisoning, a doctor can administer an antitoxin to treat it. The medicine treats the botulism in the victim’s bloodstream before it has time to attach to the nerves. Because of that,…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Avoiding pregnancy doesn’t have to involve drugs or contraceptive devices. Natural family planning allows a couple to decide when to have sex based on changes in the woman’s body. In addition to pregnancy prevention, natural family planning is also…
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Your quadriceps, or quads, are a group of four muscles located on the front of the upper leg. The vastus medialis is the medial, or inside muscle. The muscles work together to create proper bio-mechanics of the leg and knee….
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Up until your baby is about 6 months old, baby formula or breast milk is all she needs in her diet to give her all the essential vitamins and nutrients that she needs to grow, according to Colorado State University….
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The chances of becoming pregnant with more than one baby is relatively small. The University of Maryland Medical Center identifies that the likelihood of a multiple pregnancy is about a 1.5 percent chance. In vitro fertilization and a family history…
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A sinus headache can cause pain and pressure around the nose, eyes, cheeks and forehead. The pain and pressure can also cause a throbbing headache to develop. This headache can cause interruptions in your life and cause you to miss…
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1. Treat Your Heart Right to Prevent Stroke Those with heart disease, particularly conditions that can cause what’s known as atrial fibrillation, are at a greatly increased risk for an embolus formation. An embolus is a blood clot that forms…
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Kyphosis is a spine abnormality that may be present at birth (congenital) or may develop later due to neuromuscular disorders, bone or spinal conditions or metabolic problems. The condition is more common in girls than in boys, according to the…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Acai berry has a powerful reputation to uphold. As a dietary supplement, its purported benefits include weight loss, improved sexual performance, increased energy, regulation of cholesterol levels, skin health, and antioxidant properties. While few claims have been substantiated with scientifically…
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Many women turn to costly and invasive surgical procedures to augment and enhance their breasts. But cosmetic surgery comes at a price–monetarily and physically. Cosmetic surgery can costs thousands of dollars and permanent scarring is common. If this doesn’t sound…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Family planning is making a decision to have a certain number of children, and avoiding pregnancy when it is undesirable. It also includes purposely spacing children by a certain number of months or years. It can include abstinence, fertility awareness…
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Herbs have been used for centuries to stimulate breast growth. In antiquity, breastfeeding mothers turned to medicinal herbs as a solution to low breast milk supply. Today, herbs are increasingly popular among women seeking breast growth for cosmetic reasons. The…
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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a primary symptom of diabetes. When glucose levels rise, symptoms such as increased hunger or thirst, blurred vision, headache or fatigue may occur, indicating need for treatment. If left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to numerous…
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March 19, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of the coconut and has a wide variety of uses. In addition to many reputed health benefits, coconut oil is often used as a treatment to condition dry and brittle hair. Studies reported…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Over half of all women between ages 20 and 29 suffer from acne, and for some it continues into their 40s, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reports. It is a much more common problem in adult women than…
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Overview Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease that causes the kidneys to develop multiple large cysts. These cysts ultimately replace the normal kidney tissue, causing the kidneys to malfunction. Depending on the form of polycystic kidney disease, patients…
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The oblique muscles–or side abdominals–cross diagonally near the sides of our bodies and reach from the rib cage to the pubic area. They are the primary stabilizers of our midsection, and they enable us to bend, twist and stoop while…
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Yoga mat fitness involves putting the body in stretching, strength-bearing and restorative positions, called poses or asanas. By practicing yoga poses, a student develops better body and mind awareness, strength and flexibility. A yoga practice usually includes breathing exercises (Pranayama)…
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