Every year throughout the U.S., there are approximately 6 million pregnancies that occur. Many women seek natural ways to get pregnant before proceeding with medical intervention such as in-vitro fertilization. Predicting Ovulation Ovulation usually occurs approximately 2 weeks prior to…
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January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States. If you want to increase your chance of staying alive, you should take time to consider what it takes to maintain a healthy heart. Women as well as…
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Standard incandescent light bulbs have long been a staple in the average American home. With the push toward more energy efficient living, however, consumers now have the option to purchase energy saving fluorescent light bulbs, also known as “CFL” bulbs….
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Players at all levels of professional baseball use wooden bats exclusively. Some hitters in college baseball do so, as well. While aluminum composite bats predominate in high school and college baseball, wooden bats are making a comeback. New York City…
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1. Avoid Lying Down After a Meal Tachycardia, or a rapid heartbeat, can sometimes occur after a meal. The positioning of your body may be a major contributor to this condition. For instance, doctors recommend that if you suffer from…
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January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Positive thinking, or optimism, is the habit of expecting future success. An optimist sees his problems as temporary and their causes as confined to certain circumstances or contexts. American country music singer Jimmy Dean, referring to himself, said that “I…
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January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms that have varying degrees of biological activity. One form, alpha-tocopherol, is the most active in humans. Vitamin E has many important roles in the human body and, in its natural…
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas. According to an article in 2009 in the “Journal of the American Dietetic Association,” or JADA, by researchers from the…
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January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have acne prone skin, finding suitable products can be a daunting process. With aisles of facial products available all making various claims, choosing a product for your complexion and skin tone can be confusing,. The Aveeno Clear…
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A concussion occurs when the head is hit during a fall or shaken during a car accident or sports injury. A concussion is categorized as a traumatic brain injury, reports The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some symptoms will…
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1. Stick to a Schedule Establish a schedule of urinating every three to four hours, and try to plan accordingly so you are sure to have a bathroom close at hand at those times. When you finish urinating, don’t get…
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Pregnancy is a time of great physical change. The most obvious of these changes is a large increase in weight, centered over the front of the pelvis. This increase in weight can cause pain in the legs, either directly or…
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1. Detect Neuroblastoma Prenatally Even though fetal tumors are considered very rare, neuroblastoma is the most common solid neoplasm that strikes unborn babies. Your doctor will be looking for anything out of the ordinary during routine ultrasounds and will order…
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Overview Two forms of marital separation exist: the kind where a husband and wife live separately, but this is not recognized in the eyes of the court, or a legal separation, where a legal decree of separation has been recognized…
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Overview A healthy baby is born with all of the basics necessary for sensory skills, and these skills continue to develop in the early months of his life. Some of his senses may be more mature than others, but they…
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Breast cancer is a progressive and life-threatening disease characterized by a series of stages of tumor development. Early stages of breast cancer involve the growth of a tumor within the breast, with cancer cells that begin to invade the lymph…
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Overview The breakup of a marriage can be a challenge for children of any age. While social progress and a better understanding of human development may have made divorce less traumatic for children than it was years ago, divorce is…
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January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Problems with sleep are not new. While the prevalence of sleep disturbances may be caused by high-stress lifestyles, late-night TV and early-morning alarms, available remedies provide a promising option for sleep-starved individuals. Herbs and amino acids are gentle but effective…
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1. Use Caution with Caustic Substances Chemicals are a common cause of second-degree burns. In order to prevent burns, or to reduce the extent of skin penetration, it is urgent that the caustic substance be removed as quickly as possible….
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1. Watch What you Drink It may sound a little too simple, but one way to prevent excessive urination, or polyuria, is to keep track of how much fluid you drink in the course of a day. It may be…
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Automobiles for decades have largely been powered by gasoline engines. The harmful effects of obtaining fossil fuel and the emissions that are created by burning gasoline to create energy have led many to look for alternative forms of energy. This…
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Overview About 2 million years ago, a human brain was half the size of today’s human brain. Your brain controls everything about you: breathing, thought, movement and interaction with others. Animals have brains that look similar to the human brain…
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January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Both men and women face the task of removing unwanted hair from various areas of their bodies. Depending on where the hair is located, and how much money you’re willing to spend, depilation techniques range from simple and low-cost to…
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Organized youth sports provide an excellent outlet for young people to get involved in athletics. There are many programs tailored to youths such as Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football and Youth Soccer. These programs not only give youngsters a…
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Overview Grief means you have lost someone or something you love. Everyone’s response to loss is different, from the mental, emotional and physical effects to the duration of bereavement. There is no timetable for how long it should take, nor…
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Inadequate sleep affects your mood, personality, concentration and immune system—potentially leading to illness and an increased chance of accidental injuries. While doctors can prescribe sleeping pills to help improve your sleep, the Mayo Clinic recommends only using medications as a…
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1. Confirm the Existence of a Goiter A goiter is simply an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck, which causes a small lump or nodule to appear. While potentially unsightly, most cases of goiter are relatively benign. If…
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January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Aloe vera is a succulent plant that can be found in dry climates. The gel derived from the plant has been used for years to treat various skin ailments. In fact, its use can be traced all the way…
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1. Manage Residual Discomfort For the most part, once a nursemaid’s elbow injury has been reduced, a child’s discomfort is minor. There may be some lingering swelling and bruising that is not from the injury itself, but from the force…
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Overview Sleep rejuvenates your body. It is how you mend and prepare for the next day. Different people require varying amounts of sleep, ranging from four to 10 hours a day, depending on age and biological factors. Many factors can…
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