January 19, 2014 Mental Health
There are three main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Although the majority of those with eating disorders are female, males are also affected. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders occur as…
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1. Protect Your Ears From Excessive Volume Hearing damage has been linked to the onset of Meniere’s disease in certain cases. While mild hearing loss carries little risk for the development of this condition, you should take steps to prevent…
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Overview Many women who regularly enjoy a soothing Epsom salt bath often question whether they need to stop sprinkling the opaque crystals in their bath water once they conceive. In a healthy gestation, you can generally use small amounts of…
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Overview Headaches are one of the most common physical complaints that prompt Americans to seek a medical professional. Headaches should never occur while exercising. The most common sources of exercise-induced headaches are low blood sugar, dehydration, doing too much too…
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When you incorporate core exercises, you help yourself train the muscles in your lower back, pelvis, hips and abdomen so all of the muscles in these areas work together. Developing more strength in your core helps you balance your torso…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Although somewhat controversial, the lemonade detox diet is a detox cleanse formally known as the Master Cleanse, and made largely popular through its celebrity following. The original Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs to aid in eliminating toxins and…
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Even the most careful households run into problems occasionally. Cuts, scrapes, burns, insect stings and other minor injuries are virtually unavoidable, especially if there are children in the house. While serious injuries require the immediate attention of a doctor or…
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January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Body odor is something that most people, especially men, will consistently need to monitor and prevent over a lifetime. Body odor can emit from many place on the body, but most frequently is associated with the underarms. Underarm odor can…
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Vibration massage can be performed by a therapist or with an electronic device. In this massage stroke, the body part or muscle is shaken, using light to firm pressure. The shaking can be much more vigorous if an electronic device…
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Overview Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs, or CFLs, are touted as an environmentally friendly alternative to incandescent bulbs. They were first introduced in the 1980s but did not gain in popularity until the green movement in the 2000s. If every household…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There are many natural ways to lose weight quickly that do not require following an exercise program. You will always get better results from an program that incorporates both resistance and cardiovascular training. However, there are some natural techniques that…
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Step aerobic workouts offer a high intensity cardio activity without the high impact to your lower body. Stepping up and down on a bench increases heart and lung capacity while emphasizing lower body muscles. A thirty minute step routine burns…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview When people think of Las Vegas, they think of bright lights, slot machines, showgirls and the Las Vegas strip. Instead of going on a family vacation that involves placing your children in a hotel’s childcare center while you play,…
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Beginning an abdominal strengthening routine post-pregnancy will tone and strengthen your core and help to speed up your recovery. Depending on your delivery and upon your doctor’s approval, exercises such as Kegels, deep-breathing and pelvic tilts may be started 24…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Provide Well-Balanced Nutrition Biliary atresia is a condition that can be aided by good nutrition before and after the Kasai surgical procedure or liver transplant has been performed. In general, parents of these children need to give them balanced…
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1. Know the Basics of Homeopathy Homeopathy basically entails curing a condition using small amounts of a substance that might otherwise cause that same condition. Because of that, it is important to identify the root source of your depression, since…
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January 19, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The significance of a complete, balanced nutrition profile is never more important than when considering obesity and overweight statistics in America today. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says that one-third of the population is overweight and…
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January 19, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Atlanta is a fun, festive place all year round. When Christmas approaches, this bustling city boosts celebration into high gear, offering plenty of memory-making activities while doling out holiday hospitality as only a Southern city can. Join in and…
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Overview To lose weight, you have to work off more calories than you consume each day. You can increase the number of calories you burn through physical activity. Working out on a treadmill is an efficient way to burn calories…
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One of the top ways for coaches to teach basketball is to employ the fast break technique. Fast break basketball requires running at high speed and scoring high-percentage shots like layups and dunks. To make these plays work, players who…
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The ear, nose and throat are susceptible to all sorts of bacterial and viral infections. These structures contain moist mucosa that serve as a perfect breeding ground for these infections. Sometimes, bacteria can lead to hearing trouble. In some instances,…
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1. Know the Symptoms of Myocarditis Myocarditis is an infection of the heart muscle and can be caused by a number of viral and parasitic infections such as polio, rubella and certain strains of influenza. The symptoms of myocardia can…
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Chronic elbow injuries usually result from repetitive sports injuries, inflammatory conditions and/or trauma. Chronic means greater than two weeks in duration. Patients experience recurrent pain, stiffness and/or loss of range of motion of the elbow. Tennis Elbow According to MayoClinic.com,…
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Hawthorn, also known as English hawthorn, harthorne and May flower, is a flowering shrub in the rose family, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, or the NCCAM. Although native to northern Europe, today, hawthorn is grown…
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January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects approximately 40 million to 50 million people in America. Chocolate and fried foods are often unfairly blamed as causes of acne. Hormones, bacteria, excess oil production and inflammation are the main…
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January 19, 2014 Mental Health
Mood Blend SP-39 may provide several benefits, as explained by supplier Solaray. This herbal mix is intended for use during times of mental and emotional stress to elevate mood, well-being and confidence. It may calm your nerves, relieve anxiety and…
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1. Assess Your Breathing If you’ve noticed that you seem to be breathing more heavily over periods of time when you aren’t exercising, you may be showing early signs of chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis develops more gradually than an acute…
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January 19, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The genital area covers the portion of the body with external reproductive organs, including the penis and scrotum for males and the external portion of the vagina, such as the labia, for females. Irritation to the skin from diseases and…
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Overview Slippery elm powder is a common ingredient in commercially available teas for treating colds and sore throats. The Native Americans, however, used slippery elm for medicinal applications long before it ever came packaged in a cellophane-wrapped box. According to…
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The back is sometimes overlooked as a muscle group because it can’t be flexed like your biceps or triceps. However, the back is important because it supports your body and enhances your physique. In addition, it is important to have…
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