Osteoarthritis of the hip usually occurs with aging and years of wear and tear on the joints and ligaments. The cartilage between the bones wears thin and bones begin to rub on each other, causing pain and disability. Doctors at…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Being that weight loss is such a hot topic of conversation in the media, weight gain is often overlooked. In actuality, there are many people that are skinny and want to “bulk up.” If you fall into the thinner category,…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail is a perennial invasive plant that is a close relative to the fern. It grows throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia and has been used medicinally since ancient Roman times. In modern times, doctors in Germany…
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Overview Legal separation is recognized in most, but not all, states. It is a condition in which you and your spouse remain technically married but live, for all intents and purposes, as if you are divorced. Separation in marriage preserves…
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Plantar heel pain refers to pain on the bottom of the foot. Heel pain is a common complaint, one that can become painfully disabling. The important structures of the plantar heel are the heel pad, calcaneus, or heel bone, 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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December 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Nails are formed largely from keratin, which is a protein found in the skin and the hair. Beneath the matrix–the half-moon area below the cuticle on each finger and toe–new skin cells are constantly being formed. The newly-formed skin…
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Clindasol, the brand name for clindamycin, is a topical antibacterial prescription medication indicated to treat acne, a common skin condition. This medication is marketed under alternate brand names within the United States and works by preventing the growth and replication…
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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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Hallucinogenic drugs are substances that cause temporary but profound changes in perception and self-identity. Although LSD is the most recognized hallucinogenic drug in the world, other substances, both natural and synthetic, can also instigate realistic and powerful hallucinations that rival…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Crash diets are not just unhealthy — they don’t result in long-term weight loss, because once you go back to old eating habits, the weight comes back, often with reinforcements, according to a variety of health experts, including the Mayo…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Ilex paraguariensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and is widely known as yerba mate. Highly valued for its reputed medicinal properties and often brewed into a tea, this evergreen herb increases energy, reduces appetite, burns fat,…
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December 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Zits. Pimples. Blemishes. Acne vulgaris. By any name, those inflamed red bumps are the bane of clear skin. According to Dr. Kevin Berman at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, acne occurs when your pores become clogged. This can…
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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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Clindamycin, brand name Cleocin, is a drug in a classification of medications known as lincomycin antibiotics. According to MedlinePlus, clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs and…
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Drug addiction is destructive and insidious, not just in terms of its effect on the addict but for the suffering it inflicts on the loved ones and family. Though the addict may have no conscious intention of harming his companions…
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Overview One of the most popular race distances is the 5K, which is about 3.1 miles. Once you have achieved your goal of simply completing a race, you might try bettering your personal record. Specific training methods can help anyone,…
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December 23, 2013 What Is Black Cohosh Root?
Overview Black cohosh root is the knotty, blackish rhizome of the North American woodland herb of the same name. This member of the buttercup family has a long history of use in treating a variety of conditions, ranging from hives…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The acronym “BMI” stands for body mass index, which is the relationship of your height to your weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calculating BMI is one of the best methods to assess obesity. There are…
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Overview According to Gray Cook, founder of Functional Movement Systems, developing strength in your lower body will make your upper body stronger because strength is derived from the ground up, not the other way around. When you train your legs…
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December 23, 2013 Children's Health
It’s never too early to start a healthy eating and exercise plan, but not all diets are healthy. Fad diets, or diets that involve eating the same thing over and over again for quick and easy weight loss, are not…
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The hips, thighs and waist are all areas that make the curves on the body. Regardless if you are male of female, you can tone up these regions with the right mix of weight training exercises. The main muscles you…
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Eating raw or undercooked chicken causes food poisoning. Cross-contamination of uncooked foods, such as vegetables, with raw chicken juices is another cause of food poisoning. Using a cutting board and utensils to cut up raw chicken and then using the…
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December 23, 2013 Children's Health
Pregnant women often become increasingly mindful of their exposure to chemicals and the potential effects on their developing baby. Many parents carry this attitude over into their parenting once baby arrives by choosing chemical-free baby care products. Keep baby clean…
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Overview Though water doesn’t seem to be a scarce resource in America, it is important to conserve it in any part of the world. Saving water means that appliances and systems can run more efficiently, people who pay a monthly…
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December 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
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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Breathing techniques provide structure to quiet the mind, assisting in creating a feeling of serenity. The combination of meditation and breathing positively affects the entire body by promoting a sense of well-being in body and mind. Benefits of practicing meditative…
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Overview Like many electronic devices, hearing aids must be cleaned and protected. Since hearing aids are inserted into the ear and often worn for extended periods of time, they’re susceptible to dirt and earwax. Hearing aid users should use tools…
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December 23, 2013 Gym Exercises to Lose Weight Fast
Losing weight requires consistency within a workout regimen. In their textbook, “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the process of losing weight as a reduction…
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December 23, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Food is something that we all need to survive. Because of this necessity, many people feel that they’re bound to spend a lot of money on food. But creating a budget-friendly diet is not as daunting as it may…
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