December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gravy-covered potatoes, holiday cookies and homemade candies entice even the most dedicated dieters. Keeping your diet on track during the holidays is a challenge, but it’s not impossible. A solid plan for all of the holiday parties and dinners prevents…
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December 21, 2013 Mental Health
The fear of flying is a common phobia that many people struggle with. You should probably get professional help if you have panic attacks when trying to fly, feel extremely overwhelmed or haven’t flown in a long period of time…
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Overview Two interrelated objectives often exist when a person faces domestic violence. First, an immediate need for safety and security exists. Second, ending the abusive relationship normally is the wisest course of action to pursue. If you find yourself the…
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It doesn’t take much to notice society’s slow shift toward a more earth-friendly lifestyle. The big names in business are instituting green policies, and the big automobile manufacturers are falling in line by releasing cars that can be powered with…
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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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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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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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Heel spurs are common symptoms of a condition called plantar fasciitis. The word “plantar” is used in reference to the bottom of your foot. The plantar fascia is a cord of connective tissue that starts at the heel bone and…
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Overview Except for training in pools, virtually all of your scuba diving will be in the open water of lakes or the ocean. The world beneath the waves became accessible after World War II when Jacques Yves Cousteau perfected 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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Overview Solar cookers capture the sun’s rays and use their energy to cook food or boil water. Think about how hot the inside of your car gets when left in the sun with the windows rolled up. Using additional reflective…
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Spring allergies—also known as seasonal allergies or hay fever—occur when plants release pollen in the spring months. Plants, like ragweed and Bermuda grass that are not pollinated by insects, release large amounts of pollen into the wind, which then carries…
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One of the most typical symptoms of the common cold is sinus irritation, according to the Mayo Clinic. The common cold is a viral infection caused by one of over 200 viruses. While there is no cure for a sinus…
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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is the virus responsible for causing AIDS. Individuals infected with HIV may not have any signs and symptoms initially, or they may mimic symptoms accompanying other illnesses, such as the flu. According to 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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According to Avert.org, an international AIDS charity, more than one million people in the United States have HIV. AIDS is a chronic, life threatening illness caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV interferes with the body’s ability to effectively…
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Health professionals, both in the United States and elsewhere around the world, are learning more about potential medical applications for emu oil, which is rendered from the fatty backside of the emu, an ostrich-like bird native to Australia. The demand…
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December 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The medical term for split fingernails is onychoschizia. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, split nails usually result from repeatedly getting them wet or letting them dry out too much. Dry, split nails are common among people who…
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Dowager’s hump describes a condition where the upper spine–called the thoracic spine–becomes excessively rounded and sometimes fixed. Also referred to as hyperkyphosis, this condition of the spine can be caused by poor posture, muscles strength imbalances, poor flexibility, traumatic injury,…
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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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Knee pain comes from a variety of problems, including arthritis, obesity, ligament, meniscal and overuse injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, ” Almost one in three Americans older than age 45 reports some type of knee pain, and it’s a…
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Training the muscles of the back helps create a balanced physique and improves posture. Using cables are a way to train your back because the exercises can be performed quickly, safely and effectively. Cables allow you to perform many variations…
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December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When it comes to losing 20 lbs., there is an easy way and hard way to go about it. Taking the hard way includes starvation diets, supplementation and unrealistic amounts of exercise. Not only is this path arduous, but it…
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December 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Treatments dermatologists have been using for years to treat acne scars are becoming readily available in over-the-counter forms. Even so, don’t expect any one treatment to make your scars go away overnight. The Mayo Clinic states there is no single…
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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 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bodybuilding is a competitive sport and recreational pastime for many people. Participants exercise with weights to increase the size of their muscles–a process called hypertrophy. Diet is very important in bodybuilding. According to nutritionist Anita Bean in her book…
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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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Energy is a consistent need in the commercial, industrial and home environments. People need energy for everything from large applications, such as running a factory, to small applications, such as driving a car to the grocery store. One of the…
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Overview Henna tattoos appear as intricate red and brown designs on the skin. Henna tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body, though they were traditionally done on the hands and feet. The tattoos last about two weeks, making them…
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Overview In Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine and healing, vata is one of the three primary “doshas” describing an individual’s physical and mental constitution. According to AyurBalance, individuals with a vata dosha tend to be slender, social and creative,…
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