Getting rid of bad breath may require more than simply brushing and flossing. In some cases, it stems from a more serious underlying condition such as poor digestion or tooth decay. Numerous home remedies exist for treating bad breath, regardless…
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1. Diagnose and Treat Underlying Conditions Keep on top of your health to prevent peritonitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening infection of the membrane that contains the organs in your abdomen. If you suspect you may have inflammatory bowel and…
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1. Determine Cause of Cervicitis Determining the cause of your cervicitis is the key to successful treatment. If your cervicitis is caused by an allergy to latex, spermicides or another type of chemical, avoidance of that allergen may be all…
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Prostatitis is a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located just under men’s bladders. Symptoms common to acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, as well as those not caused by a bacterial infection, include…
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Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, occur from an overload on the muscles and tendons that link to the shin bone, or tibia. Shin splints commonly occur in runners or other people who engage in similar activities…
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1. Rehydration and Better Controls Over the Environment In mild cases of dry eye syndrome, simple lubrication and humidification can be enough to stanch symptoms. Avoid ceiling fans, windy conditions, cigarette smoke, heaters and drafty rooms. You might also want…
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January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Are you on a diet with the goal of losing weight? Perhaps you have changed your eating habits, types and amount of food. If you haven’t figured out how many calories a day you need in order to lose weight,…
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January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Saliva, produced by salivary glands, has many functions. Most people associate saliva with eating and refer to delicious foods as “mouth watering.” However, without eating a bite of food, saliva is already being produced and carrying out its everyday functions….
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In men, testosterone is created in the testes and in females, it is mainly created in the ovaries. Testosterone levels in the body determine when puberty arrives in boys and also controls sexuality in men. In women, if testosterone levels…
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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a poorly understood condition which results in such decreased range of motion that the joint appears to be frozen in place. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, frozen shoulder affects…
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January 13, 2014 Mental Health
Sweaty hands, stuttering, butterflies in your stomach–each of these is a sign of speech anxiety. If you are afraid to speak in public, you are not alone. Many people experience speech anxiety. The solution is to identify the causes and…
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HIV, also known as the human immunodeficiency virus, refers to a chronic and potentially fatal disease in which a person’s immune system is weakened. The immune system is responsible for fighting infection. The Mayo Clinic says that typical HIV symptoms…
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One of the most effective cardio workouts is jumping rope. While other workouts may require multiple pieces of equipment, driving to the gym for class or a lot of room in your house, jumping rope only requires a pair of…
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Losing belly fat and love handles takes time and effort. However, if you are willing to greatly increase the intensity of the exercises, you can rapidly increase the process. High-intensity exercises take less time to perform than low-intensity, long-duration exercise;…
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Chronic fatigue causes an extreme tiredness that can make performing daily activities seem impossible. Chronic fatigue can occur after an illness or after a period of high stress, but can also come on slowly with no obvious cause. Treatment consists…
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For more than 2,500 years, herbalists and traditional medical practitioners have used extracts from the fruit of the agnus castus, also known as chasteberry, to treat a wide range of ailments. In more recent years, science has disproved some of…
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1. Take Folic Acid Supplements When first trying to manage a folate deficiency, doctors typically recommend that those suffering from anemia take a folic acid supplement. A typical supplement contains about 1 mg. of folic acid and can be taken…
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January 13, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ice pick acne scars are so called because they resemble indentations made by ice picks. They are among the most unsightly acne scars because they are prominently visible and hard to disguise with makeup. Treatment options usually include some…
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Pull-ups are the pre-eminent exercise for building upper-body strength and muscle mass. A pull-up is a compound exercise that primarily concentrates on enhancing the muscles in your back, shoulders and arms. Pull-ups additionally strengthen your grip and serratus, pectorals and…
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The Swiss ball is a much-used core training tool found in gyms, homes and health clubs. The Swiss ball can be used for a variety of abdominal-targeting exercises to work all three muscles of the abdomen. This includes the transversus…
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January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss occurs when exercise and diet combine to create a calorie deficit. Energy expenditure must exceed input by 3,500 calories for a person to lose one pound. Vegetarian diets, along with exercise, can be effective in achieving weight-loss…
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January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight gain happens when more calories are consumed than are burned. Calories, or energy, are necessary whether you do or do not work out regularly because your body burns calories at rest as well as during exercise. To lose…
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January 13, 2014 Senior Health
Before you propose to your significant other, think beyond the typical “getting down on one knee” with a diamond ring. Devise a romantic, memorable marriage proposal that not only expresses your love and desire to spend the rest of your…
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January 13, 2014 Children's Health
It is never an easy decision to leave your infant in the care of someone else. While the effects of daycare on a child’s development continues to be a debated issue, for working parents there often is no alternative. However,…
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A foam roller is a round piece of compact foam that is typically 3 or 4 feet long. Some are cut in half lengthwise and used for balance and core training, though foam rollers are more commonly used for flexibility…
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January 13, 2014 Women's Health
1. Signs of Primary Amenorrhea Menstruation typically begins for women at or around 12 to 13 years of age. It is not uncommon for menstruation to occur later, but if it has not occurred by age 16, this may be…
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January 13, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The basics of weight loss are well-known and simple–consume fewer calories than you burn and you will begin losing weight. Quickly changing your weight through an extreme weight loss program or boot camp is possible. However, dropping weight too quickly…
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Every day people throw out materials they could recycle. Recycling programs attempt to educate the public about which materials are recyclable, but too often people remain indifferent to the environmental devastation they contribute to by not recycling. Recycling conserves natural…
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January 13, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Vibrant, radiant skin is desired by many, but how is it achieved? Effective anti-aging, wrinkle creams will remove lines, wrinkles and even discoloration, giving the skin a youthful look. Since collagen is the principal protein of the skin and diminishes…
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January 13, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Hundreds of skin products fill the shelves of stores, offering all kinds of treatments and solutions for various skin health conditions. Not all skin products are alike, and even name-brand products may contain various ingredients that may only serve to…
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