Your metabolism is the energy your body burns to maintain itself. Several factors influence your metabolic rate. Some of them are genetic and can not be altered. Others are environmental, or depend on specific actions you take. The way you…
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Swimming may be one of the most popular warm-weather activities, but it can also be one of the deadliest. Almost 300 children under the age of 5 drown every year in public or residential swimming pools, according to the U.S….
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Regular Injections Cortisone (steroid) injections can be used to flatten keloids (scars that grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury) if they are used on a regular basis. Although considered safe and relatively painless, the injections can cause…
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Historically, our diet had many more alkaline or basic foods, and fewer acidifying foods. Identifying and limiting the foods that contain the most acid is helpful for improving and maintaining general health, as well as helping to prevent chronic disease….
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Overview An anti-inflammatory diet is a particular way of eating that is used to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease. Naturalist physician Dr. Andrew Weil states that many diseases begin in the body…
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Overview Since the 1970s, aluminum bats have been the choice of millions of sluggers in little leagues, high schools, colleges and minor leagues. The bats are lighter and more durable than wood bats, and they go “ping” instead of “crack.”…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Botanically known as Urtica Dioica, nettle is a perennial herb that is a member of the Urticacea family. The plant is nicknamed “stinging” nettle, because its leaves have stiff stinging hairs that are phytohypodermic needles, which upon contact with the…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative, or retinoid, that serves as the active ingredient in a variety of topical acne treatment products. According to manufacturer Ortho Dermatologics, Retin-A Micro combines slow-release technology that minimizes skin irritation with sponge-like microspheres that…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Do Not Pick, Pinch or Squeeze Adult acne cysts are unsightly, but removing the pus yourself is not the right move. Picking, pinching or squeezing the cyst can lead to scarring, bleeding, infection and swelling, which only makes matters…
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A hip arthroplasty, commonly called a total hip replacement, is performed when the hip joint is functioning poorly and causing the patient considerable pain or decreased range of motion. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or arthritis following a trauma are likely causes…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Aloe juice, or “aloe latex,” is extracted from the aloe leaf skin. Aloe juice is yellowish, bitter and typically taken orally to treat several different conditions. However, you should take aloe juice carefully and consult your physician beforehand, because it…
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Infants develop gas by swallowing air, eating certain gas-producing foods or from normal digestive processes. When air is trapped inside the stomach or intestines, it must be expelled or it can cause discomfort for the baby. Caregivers can help the…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Ah, berries. Those delectable, juicy, tangy and sweet little morsels are nature’s idea of candy. They’re no sinful treat, however: Berries are high in vitamins and antioxidants, full of fiber and low in calories. In short, the perfect diet…
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1. Irrigate Your Bladder The easiest way to remedy a mild bacterial infection in your urinary tract is to let the urine itself do the job. The more you drink, the more you will need to urinate. Additional fluids will…
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According to Doctors Benjamin and Virginia Sadock, writing in “Synopsis of Psychiatry,” grief is a personal and subjective set of feelings brought on by the death of someone important to you. The Sadocks go on to point out that grief…
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January 16, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Anyone who has seen an infant’s gummy smile knows that humans are born without visible teeth. When your baby is about six months of age, the first tooth will pop through her gum line, according to the Cleveland Clinic….
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In an article titled “The Medicated Americans,” Scientific American stated in 2008 that 10 percent of men and women are taking antidepressants. A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that of more than 2,500…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Shampooing with hard water can take a toll on your hair. Calcium, magnesium and other minerals may build up in hair over time, leaving it dull and limp. It takes just a bit of time and a few household…
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Prescription diet pills have been available for many years, but in the past, these drugs were classified as amphetamines, or stimulants. In November 1997, the Food and Drug Administration approved Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) as an appetite suppressant for the…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Onion Extract and Vitamin E Using onion extract, vitamin E or silicone gel sheets to micro abrade scars over the long term may yield some success. Scientific studies on micro dermabrasion remain conflicting. You may want to speak with…
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Overview Loans are often required for people purchasing a new home or automobile. Your credit worthiness, as identified in your credit report, plays a large part in deciding the amount of interest you will pay on that loan. Don’t allow…
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January 16, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Walking can help prevent weight gain if you’re already at a healthy weight, but to actually lose weight, you’ll need to intensify your walking routine, according to a study published in 2010 in the “Journal of the American Medical Association.”…
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1. Be Proactive Currently, there is no known cause of HELLP syndrome and no way to prevent its occurrence. However, we can prevent high blood pressure, a commonly associated risk factor. The best way to prevent hypertension in pregnancy, and…
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January 16, 2014 Things to Do Near Los Angeles, CA
Overview Known as the City of Angeles, Los Angeles welcomes over 24 million visitors a year and averages 329 days of sunshine each year. Being outside and active is a must in and around this gorgeous city that runs along…
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1. Watch for Sudden, Unilateral Numbness If you’re at work and suddenly have difficulty typing with your right hand or moving your right arm, it could be a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also referred to as a mini-stroke. Your face…
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Troubled and/or underprivileged children are often left without direction, and often lead lives that lack meaning or purpose. Sports programs have been created all over the country to help with these issues, spreading the message that hard work, a “team…
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Sinus infections, also commonly called sinusitis, cause the sinus passages to become inflamed and congested with mucus. Many different herbs can treat the symptoms associated with sinus infection, such as congestion, sinus headache and coughing. Some herbs work better than…
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A boil is an infection of a hair follicle and the immediately adjacent skin, usually caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Furuncle describes an infection of a single hair follicle. Carbuncle refers to a larger area of infection, involving several…
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January 16, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The term eczema describes a group of skin conditions characterized by itching, redness, flaking and crusting. Severe eczema may lead to skin oozing owing to chronic irritation and the scratching or rubbing of affected skin. Common forms of eczema include…
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Overview You might be surprised to find out that the same plant growing in your herb garden can do much more than provide flavoring in a marinara sauce. The small, bushy common oregano plant comes from the Lamiaceae plant family….
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