Instinctively, your body knows exactly how much to eat and what balance of nutrients to obtain to function at peak levels. Dr. Clara Davis showed this in her noted work with young children. In her studies, children were presented with…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health characterizes coronary heart disease as a narrowing of the arteries supplying blood and oxygen to the heart. Also referred to as coronary artery disease, it develops when these blood vessels become damaged or diseased,…
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All cancer survivors may not be familiar with the term aftereffects. Aftereffects are the physical, emotional or practical issues that continue after treatment or begin later in life. Health care providers may be so focused on helping patients get through…
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Unlike energy that comes from fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and unlimited. This form of alternative energy holds significant benefits for both you and the world in general. Learn the facts about solar panels to help you make an…
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January 2, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Sitting in a hot room and sweating may seem like a strange way to pass the time, but people have been doing just that for thousands of years. Turks, Romans, Finns and Cherokees have all used a variation of the…
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Light Emitting Diode bulbs, or LED bulbs, have many benefits over traditional incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs turn on instantly, contain no mercury, and have longer life spans. Even though they can be expensive, costing upwards of $100, LED bulbs…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Derived from the root of the Actaea racemosa plant, black cohosh has a 200-year history as a medicinal herb, the University of Maryland Medical Center explains. First used by Native Americans to combat menstrual and menopausal symptoms, this supplement has…
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Talent is a funny and often misused word, particularly when it’s employed in the “talent vs. hard work” paradigm to characterize athletes. Some athletes learn easily and excel quickly, even at new endeavors, so they are considered natural talents. Others…
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Overview Anti-inflammatory diets are predominately vegetable-based, but also incorporate whole grains and healthy fats to combat symptoms of localized inflamed tissues in the body. There is no single cure, so diets focus on consuming foods that alleviate, and avoiding those…
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Overview Your brain receives information from the rest of your body in the form of electrical signals. The brain then integrates the information and generates electrical signals of its own, sending directions that allow you to move, react, think and…
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Most plastic products in the home can be recycled to form new, eco-friendly items. Because plastic composition can vary, homeowners are often asked to sort plastic into separate containers to facilitate recycling. In most areas, recycling facilities use industry identification…
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Big family vacations, eating out and going to the movies together are great ways to bond as a family, but they can get expensive in a hurry. For families who are looking to cut costs without cutting family time, they…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Language development is one of the most important milestones that a baby will achieve. According to Healthy Children, babies begin acquiring language skills at birth as they hear sounds and watch others carry on conversations. By the time a baby…
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Yoga is characterized by a series of mind-body poses that focus on toning the muscles and breathing. Yogis benefit from stress reduction, increased fitness and weight loss. Yoga can even help control certain chronic health conditions, according to the Mayo…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Black cohosh, also known as Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa, is a perennial plant that’s native to North America. Black cohosh is sometimes used in place of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to relieve menopausal hot flashes. The Office of…
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When it’s really hot outside you probably can’t wait to jump into the pool with your child, but before you do, take a moment to think about safety. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under…
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Overview Bipolar disorders are mental illnesses that are generally defined by an individual experiencing cycles of mania and depression. Bipolar disorders are usually associated with adults but can afflict teens and even children. In a manic depressive person the brain…
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Blood platelets are irregular-shaped bodies in the blood that form clots when needed to prevent excessive bleeding. The Franklin Institute states that when the body starts bleeding, blood platelets, along with vitamin K, the mineral calcium and a protein called…
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Whether children smoke cigarettes, inhale secondhand smoke or contact smoke residue on clothing or household objects, tobacco holds many adverse health effects for their developing bodies. The risk to children begins in the womb. Substances from firsthand or secondhand cigarette…
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The modern approach to weight loss, healthy eating and athletic training has some serious problems. I see flawed mentalities and overly stressful approaches to lifestyle goals at every level, from basic fitness enthusiasts to competitive endurance athletes like marathon runners…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A healthy family meal provides a time to sit down together and share your day with your loved ones. Choosing inexpensive meals saves on the family budget to keep you as well as your pocketbook healthy. Balancing the health…
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Overview Health insurance costs cause some families to question its importance. The high costs force some families to take the risk of going without insurance. For a healthy family, buying health insurance seems like a waste of money until an…
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Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a viral infection transmitted through exposure to the blood, semen or vaginal fluids of an infected person. As of 2008, over 33 million people throughout the world have received an HIV diagnosis, reports the…
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January 2, 2014 Children's Health
Overview With so many fad diets and extreme exercise programs, it may be hard for you to know where to start when trying to lose weight. Nutrition, exercise, adequate rest, patience and consistency are all necessary components of a complete…
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Overview Head injuries are common for infants, who are unsteady in their movements and need constant supervision. Injuries occur anytime there is damage to the brain, skull or scalp, and can vary in severity from a minor bump on the…
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January 2, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
If you find it difficult to lose weight, you’re in good company with countless other women. You probably already have an overbooked schedule with work, family and friends. You think you have no time to change your eating habits or…
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Competitive athletes must honor the concept of “peak” performance by carefully planning periods throughout the year in which they reduce training to recover and rejuvenate for more intensive training and competitive periods. When I was a professional triathlete, I learned…
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Agnus castus has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has a wide range of uses revolving around the hormonal sphere. Agnus castus—also known as vitex, chaste tree, chasteberry or monk’s pepper—is a hormone neutralizer that affects the…
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January 2, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The whole of a person’s DNA, called the genome, consists of components called nucleotide bases. The bases link together to form a series of base pairs, and the sequence of base pairs codes for thousands of genes required for growth…
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