Overview Heartburn, also called pyrosis or non-cardiac chest pain, is a common condition that affects more than 60 million Americans at least once a month, according to Cure Research. Ginger is an age-old remedy dating back to the ancient Chinese…
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1. Schedule a Doctor’s Visit The first step toward detecting heart failure or heart disease is speaking to a doctor and receiving a simple physical exam. The doctor will listen to your heart to ensure it sounds healthy and that…
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Backpacking stoves are lightweight, compact, single-burner cooking stoves designed to be carried in a backpack. There is a variety of backpacking stove configurations using a variety of fuels. When choosing a stove, consider the type of cooking you will do,…
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The use of Valerian spans many centuries and many borders. From the Greek physicians Dioscorides and Galen, who used the herb as a diuretic, to WWII doctors administering it for shell-shock, Valerian demonstrates a number of useful effects and stands…
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Insomnia affects 20 to 30 percent of all adults, according to the NYU Medical Center’s Sleep Disorder Clinic website. Its definition includes difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, as well as waking too early and waking unrefreshed. If you’re among…
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Overview The Northern California city of San Francisco is well known for its hilly, fog-coated landscape–which offers views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge–its breathtaking architecture and, perhaps most famously, its vibrant and diverse culture. One of…
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Spinning class, a group exercise class led by a certified instructor, is a high-intensity workout perfect for beginning cyclists and elite athletes. Students in a classroom atmosphere use stationary bikes similar in appearance to conventional bicycles as instructors lead a…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles County, California, is the most populous county in the U.S., with a population of over 10 million people. The county houses 88 individual cities, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Glendale. It is bordered by Ventura, Kern,…
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January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Apply Cocoa Butter With Massage Over Time While cocoa butter offers many rejuvenating and skin healthy nutrients, it’s by no means a panacea. To get good results, you often must apply cocoa butter in a massaging motion on the…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview There is no question that the enormous metropolis of Los Angeles is filled with kid-friendly activities, but if you’re looking for activities that are wellness-promoting as well as fun, you don’t have to look far either. With year-round temperate…
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January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The Chicago metropolitan area is made up of many suburbs that surround the city and have been expanding at a rapid rate since the early 1960s. As of 2010, the population of the metro area has surpassed 10 million….
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Red skin can have a number of causes. It’s often a sign that you have spent too much time in the sun without protective sunscreen, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Red patches can develop on the skin…
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The common cold is viral infection of the respiratory system. DrGreene.com points out that child are more likely to have colds than any other type of illness. Babies’ immune systems are still developing after birth, making them more susceptible to…
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Overview Calf and Achilles tendon pain, also called inflammation of Achilles tendon or Achilles tendinitis, is a debilitating condition that you feel in each step that you take. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel of the…
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1. Maintain Good Heart Health Keeping your heart healthy can be a key factor in preventing heart disease and heart attacks, which are leading causes of ventricular fibrillation (VF). VF is a condition in which your heart’s rhythm becomes abnormal…
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January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you have spent countless hours in the gym or carefully counted calories for many meals and feel like you have seen very few results, it is possible you are not using exercise and nutrition in tandem to achieve…
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Overview The AB Doer Pro is an exercise device originally invented by John Abdo and produced by Thane Fitness. The device is designed to strengthen and tone the midsection by assisting in a series of exercises that target the abdominal…
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January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is a natural liquid made from apples which have been allowed to ferment, preferably in wooden buckets. Used throughout recorded human history to treat various ailments, apple cider vinegar is still used to good effect…
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1. Get Up and Move Around Mix up your routine. You can damage tendons, nerves or muscles during simple activities like playing the guitar, operating a cash register and even using a calculator, especially if your joints are pinched or…
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With nearly as many types of kayaks available as there are kayaking destinations, choosing a kayak can be a challenge. Once you choose a kayak, though, you will need to select a paddle to propel you through the water. Choosing…
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Regular weight training in women raises self-esteem, improves strength and muscle tone, boosts the immune system, reduces the risk of developing diabetes and helps fight the aging process, says Fitness Magazine. Many women shy away from weights because they don’t…
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Overview In 2002, “Fertility and Sterility,” a journal published by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, stated that “acupuncture could help women undergoing fertility treatment conceive.” Researchers investigated the effects women undergoing in vitro fertilization, or IVF, experienced with acupuncture….
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Overview Losing weight requires a commitment to reducing your calorie intake and increasing your physical activity. To lose a pound of fat, equal to 3,500 calories, you must reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories daily or burn an additional…
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1. Did My Child Inherit Hypothyroidism? Unlike other conditions, neonatal hypothyroidism isn’t generally an inherited disorder. In fact, 85 percent of cases occur sporadically without any connection to the mother’s prenatal health. Because of this, there are few ways to…
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January 14, 2014 Mental Health
In the book, “Behavior Disorders of Childhood”, Dr. Rita Wicks-Nelson and Dr. Allen Israel say that anxiety or fear consists of a combination of three forms of responses to “a perceived threat.” These include a behavioral response, such as running…
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January 14, 2014 Mental Health
Overview Worry and anxiety present daily for everyone. An individual’s reaction to worrisome or anxiety-provoking situations dictates whether the level of distress remains appropriate or signals a more serious behavioral health issue. According to the National Institute of Mental Health…
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Overview A swimming pool offers hours of fun, whether it’s in your backyard, at your community center or in your town. But to keep everyone safe, you need to follow swimming pool safety policies. About 300 children younger than 5…
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Overview Blood in the stool originates from one thing: bleeding into the gastrointestinal tract. The bleed may be slow and chronic or swift and of sudden onset. In diagnosing the cause of blood in the stool the first step is…
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January 14, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview New York City can be a wonderland for kids as well as their parents. Children can take a virtual tour of the night sky, and see real dinosaur fossils. They can climb a rock wall, view New York Harbor…
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1. Strive for Simplicity Stress is among the risk factors for stroke, and though it doesn’t rank as high as hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, there is no doubt that it can take a toll on your health. When you…
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