December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Our bodies absorb a large percentage of what we apply to our skin. Babies’ rapidly developing bodies and sensitive skin are especially vulnerable to toxins. And because their hands and feet often end up in their mouths, what you…
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If you have a garden, you probably have used fertilizers at some time. Fertilizers enhance soils by providing additional nutrients for your plants to thrive. In order to be classified as a fertilizer, a mixture must contain at least five…
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Psoriasis is chronic, inflammatory skin condition caused by skin cells reproducing too fast. Skin cells form in days instead of weeks because of faulty immune system signals, reports SkinCarePhysicians.com. The rapid build up of skin cells causes thick skin scales…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The South Beach Diet is a low-calorie diet plan designed for relatively rapid weight loss. It promotes the consumption of complex carbohydrates, lean meats and healthy fats. It is broken up into three phases. Phase one is very restrictive and…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Acidophilus is a type of probiotic: a healthy bacteria that is naturally found in the human gut, yet also present in certain foods. Though acidophilus are already in the human gut, more probiotics are needed from time to time, such…
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Overview Wisdom teeth can cause pain and nerve damage when lack of space in your mouth prevents the teeth from fully erupting through your gums. Wisdom teeth removal can be performed by your dentist or by an oral surgeon. Removal…
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Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein in the blood that carries oxygen throughout the body. When a person has a low hemoglobin level, he may feel weak, tired, dizzy or cold. A low count indicates a reduction in either the number…
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Cystic fibrosis is a disease that is inherited from one’s parents–it is genetic in nature. It involves production of abnormally thick mucus in the body. Production of thick, sticky mucus can lead to clogging of various body systems such as…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Hollywood Diet, also known as the “48 Hour Miracle Diet,” is said to raise the metabolic rate of the body. This is supposed to allow the body to shed anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds of unwanted fat. The…
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1. Do Not Over Train Athletes are competitive, and many of them aim for perfection. They know that they can hit the ball harder, run faster, pedal with more vigor if they just push themselves a little more. While this…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Native Americans first discovered black cohosh, and used the root of the perennial plant to relieve menstrual cramps, hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Today it is commonly used and sold as an herb in the United States…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Menopause is a biological process that occurs in women age 45 to 55. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is a process that marks the permanent end of menstruation and fertility in women. This means that a women experiencing menopause…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In wrestling, the competition starts on the scale, not the mat. Wrestling tournaments divide competitors up into weight classes, to ensure fair competition. Getting into a lighter weight class to face smaller opposition is a common and accepted competition strategy….
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Caffeine remains the most socially acceptable drug in modern culture. Available in beverages, foods and over-the-counter supplements, this addictive stimulant promises to boost focus and energy but also comes with a list of adverse effects for the mind and body….
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Even though it is called a “beer” belly, all-around bad eating habits and a lack of physical activity are the main reasons for this accumulation of belly fat. You can rid yourself of the beer belly by eating healthy and…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, but it can’t hurt. There are plenty of varieties of apples from which to choose, and the U.S. Apple Association claims that an average apple has only 80 calories and…
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Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for kidney patients. In most instances, it proves the only thing that keeps patients alive while they wait for a kidney transplant. The two broad categories of dialysis are called hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Each…
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Overview The triangle made of three arrows pointing to one another has become a common symbol to identify recycling facilities or recyclable products. On plastics, this three-arrow symbol is often accompanied by a number in the center. The numbers range…
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Overview Your carbon footprint gives you a way to quantify the impact that you have on greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. The concept of an ecological or carbon footprint was first explored in a 1992 paper by William Rees…
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December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis is a lifelong disease that affects millions of people in the United States alone. The most common symptom includes an inflamed rash covered in silvery white flakes of skin that eventually shed. It commonly develops in the late…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Enzymes are found everywhere in the human body. One of the areas they are most abundant is in the digestive tract. They help to break down every food we put into our bodies, including fats, starches and proteins. Enzymes naturally…
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December 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Allergic reactions result when the body responds to a typically innocuous foreign substance, called an allergen, as if it was a potential threat. An allergic response involves the release of histamines, chemicals that flood from cells that are reacting to…
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When you think of ab muscles, the mind is often attracted to the upper region. In actuality, you should focus on your upper abs, lower abs and obliques when doing exercises. The obliques are the muscles found on the sides…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You can use weight gainers to expedite your weight gain over your current muscle building regimen. Weight gainers are essentially meal replacements with higher calorie counts. To maintain a high level of fitness you want to find a weight gainer…
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December 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A healthful diet that helps prevent disease includes eating a variety of vegetables that are packed with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who eat enough vegetables are less likely…
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1. Connective Tissue Nutrients Glucosamine has the ability to support the body in manufacturing cartilage and connective tissue. Glucosamine is a substance that occurs naturally in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and is available as a supplement. Research has shown it…
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December 29, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
The basis of the Herbalife Diet is that you drink two shakes to replace two meals every day. The shakes are high in protein and other nutrients, but because you are skipping two regular meals a day, a multivitamin, mineral…
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Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a chronic lifelong illness that can be contracted through sexual contact, contaminated needles, contaminated blood products and during childbirth through mother-to-child transmission. Patients often exhibit symptoms during early infection but then may remain asymptomatic–or…
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December 29, 2013 Women's Health
Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control that makes a woman completely sterile. Her fallopian tubes will be cut, tied or clipped to ensure her eggs do not move into the uterus, where they can be fertilized by…
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Lessen the debilitating pain and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by performing specific motion exercises. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve that originates in the brachial plexus, a network of nerves in the shoulder, and…
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