December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stevia is known as the sweet leaf of Paraguay for good reason. The leaves of the stevia plant have substances that are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, yet do not raise blood sugar levels. The Federal Drug Administration has…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Overview Hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult tasks in competitive sports. Trying to hit a round ball with a round bat squarely takes practice, concentration and hand-eye coordination. When a batter gets a chance to jump into…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview An itchy, bumpy, red behind is more than simply an annoyance. Babies can cry about it, but you have to go to work, pick up the kids and take care of business while trying not to scratch in public….
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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December 24, 2013 Children's Health
Modern technology has made it possible for people all over the world to meet one another through social networking sites and other computer applications. With technology, though, comes many dangers. Keeping yourself safe should be your primary concern, and you…
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Conflict may arise for many reasons. One way to help resolve conflict is to look at the reason for the conflict. Conflict can create negative effects on a relationship, on an organization or in a family. To resolve any type…
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December 24, 2013 Women's Health
Overview Dong quai, also known as Angelica sinensis, is a plant root frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of ailments including painful menstruation, menopause, female reproductive problems and arthritis. Before you use dong quai, take the time…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Fishfinders have developed an appeal for several types of boaters. If you enjoy fishing on quiet creeks, a fishfinder illustrates the bottom contours that may hide a fish. If fishing tournaments are your passion, a well-equipped fishfinder shows you…
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Sleep is a precious commodity for most Americans. According to SixWise.com, the average American sleeps just six hours and 40 minutes every night. But there are also 30 to 40 percent of adults who report symptoms of insomnia that cut…
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Small, abnormal pouches called diverticula line the colon or large intestine and bulge outward through weak spots in the intestinal wall. Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed from either bacteria or stool. The remedies for diverticulitis depend on the…
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December 24, 2013 Mental Health
Stamina is generally defined as the measure of energy you can keep up over an extended period of time. Endurance is all about how much of an extra push you can give yourself. The amount of stamina you have for…
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An ankle sprain is an injury to a ligament of the ankle joint. Ligaments, the elastic band-like structures that bind the bones of joints together, normally prevent the joint from excessive turning and twisting. According to the Stretching Institute, a…
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Overview Slippery elm, a North American herb, is recognized in the United States as a time-honored alternative health treatment, according to Drugs.com. Slippery elm bark is used internally to treat digestive tract disorders and externally to treat a variety of…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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For the past 20 years Americans have been told they need to lower their cholesterol levels. According to the authors “Krause’s Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy,” elevated levels of blood cholesterol have been linked to a greater risk of coronary…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Two types of piercing are possible for the nose–a nostril and a septum. Septum piercings are a horizontal piercing located in the tip of the nose. A common misconception is that septum piercings go through bone or cartilage, but…
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Hypoglycemia is a medical condition characterized by unusually low levels of glucose, a type of sugar, within the blood. Symptoms of hypoglycemia in children can occur for a number of reasons, including poorly controlled diabetes, a missed meal or excessive…
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Overview The leaves of the senna plant are more potent than the pod when used as a medicinal herb. The pod is the part of the plant used as an ingredient in laxative pills and other preparations, according to “National…
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Overview A Prince Albert piercing is a male genital piercing that the jewelry enters through the urethra and exits in a piercing hole under the head of the penis. Prince Albert piercings take four to nine weeks to heal. The…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Divorce has tremendous economic, as well as emotional implications for women. A small group of women actually see an improvement in their economic well-being after divorce, often by moving in with relatives, University of Georgia professor Teresa A. Mauldin found…
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Legal separation looks a lot like divorce. During the process, you and your spouse determine who gets the kids, the house, the dog and all your other jointly owned property. In fact the only real difference is that after a…
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December 24, 2013 Exercise Ball Exercises for the Stomach
Exercising your core abdominal muscles helps improve your balance, tones your abs and improves your performance in other physical activities, from running to golf. An exercise ball, constructed from elastic PVC and filled with air, engages your core muscles to…
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Dovobet is a topical prescription ointment used to alleviate symptoms of psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. This medication contains two active ingredients: betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol hydrate. These active ingredients work together to reduce inflammation and stimulate healthy skin cell…
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Glaucoma refers to numerous eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve–the nerve responsible for sending visual information from the eye to the brain. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, glaucoma is the second leading cause of…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Circuit training is an intense, full-body workout that can be done inside of 30 minutes. That’s what makes it effective for people who are pressed for time. If you are doing circuit training, you have several exercises to choose from….
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December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Water retention, also referred to as edema, can give you a bloated and puffy feeling. This symptom occurs when the water from your cells is drawn out. The amount of water found on the inside and outside of the cells…
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Overview Whether you are hoping to get pregnant or doing your best to avoid it, understanding ovulation is an important key to your fertility. Ovulation is the time in a woman’s menstrual cycle when she is most likely to conceive….
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