December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your skin comprises the most visible part of your body, and discoloration, such as patchy color or spots, may detract from your overall physical appearance. The reasons for discoloration are wide and varied, ranging from medications to environmental factors. Whatever…
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Overview Echinacea—more formally known as echinacea angustifolia, e. purpurea or e. pallida—is an herb native to North America and is used in natural medicine for its antibacterial and antiviral properties to fight many types of infection and to heal wounds….
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December 20, 2013 Fencing Training Exercises
Fencing is a sport of speed, quickness and reactions. In the sport, the athletes use a weapon called a foil to register strikes on their opponent. At the tip of the foil is an electronic button that registers every time…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
You can use a fishfinder to locate fish and vastly increase the amount of catch you bring in from your day out on the water. According to fishfinder-store.com, there are 5 factors to consider when purchasing a fishfinder: type of…
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The Olympic lifts are the traditional weight lifting exercises of the clean and jerk and the snatch. Both exercises are used in weight lifting competition and are used by people who want to increase their explosive power and speed. The…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Body mass index, or BMI, is a measurement system that uses weight and height to identify potential weight-related health problems. Among other things, you can use BMI to uncover cases of morbid obesity, an extreme overweight condition linked to…
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Native Americans discovered 200 years ago that black cohosh was an effective medicine, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This herb was traditionally used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Today, medical research has confirmed its benefit as…
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Overview Exercise is a foundational piece in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. Of the 21 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, 90 percent to 95 percent are diagnosed as type 2 diabetics. Type 2 diabetes is one 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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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Mushroom bisque is a rich and flavorful soup that can be part of a nutritious diet in moderation. The basic ingredients in mushroom bisque are fresh or dried mushrooms, chicken broth, butter, flour, cream, herbs, salt and pepper. Nutritionally…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The basic ingredients in a creamy tomato soup are tomatoes, heavy cream, herbs, salt and pepper. Some creamy tomato soups also are topped with cheese and croutons. Creamy tomato soup hits high and low notes when it comes to…
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December 20, 2013 Mental Health
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine drug first synthesized by Upjohn/Pfizer in 1969. It is sold under the trade name of Xanax for the treatment of anxiety. Alprazolam is also used to treat insomnia, panic and depression. According to the June 23,…
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Ambien CR, a brand name for zolpidem tartrate, is an extended-release medication that is prescribed to treat insomnia. This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics, which works by decreasing brain activity in the brain to produce…
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Anesthetics are used to help prevent pain during surgical procedures. Common anesthetics are divided in two categories: local and general. Local anesthetics act by blocking certain nerve impulses to the brain that cause pain in a certain area of the…
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December 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Drug testing is the practice of screening urine or blood samples for the presence of illegal drugs. These screening tests are routinely performed by schools, parents and companies for the purpose of determining if those tested are abusing substances such…
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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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Males and females both require a certain level of testosterone to function properly. A deficiency of this hormone can result in sexual dysfunction and other maladies. Herbal extracts can increase your testosterone levels by directly supplementing the hormone, suppressing the…
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The majority of Pilates and yoga exercises where designed to strengthen and tone the muscles that are needed to properly support our spine. But for those looking to streamline their body and develop longer, leaner muscle, a simple mat routine…
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December 20, 2013 Women's Health
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that takes the uterus out of the body, either through an incision in the abdomen or through the vagina. Sometimes the surgeon will remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes with the uterus. The decision…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The lemonade cleanse, also known as the Master Cleanse, the lemon cleanse or the lemonade diet, is a detoxification and weight loss program. According to the American Heart Association, the Master Cleanse is considered a fad diet, because it involves…
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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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Stamina is an important component of fitness. Also referred to as endurance, stamina refers to your ability to deal with long-term physical exertion. If you are an athlete, increasing your stamina will result in improved performance, especially in distance related…
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December 20, 2013 Mental Health
Every time you start dating someone new, you go through an awkward initial period in which it is difficult to decide what to say and what to avoid. Not all topics of conversation should be approached as soon as you…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Compact fluorescent lights use less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs. You might be reticent to make the switch, however, because of numerous published reports of potential dangers stemming from the bulbs. Many of these claims are exaggerated, but…
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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 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you are treating acne, you dream of the day you will have your smooth, blemish-free skin back. But it does not always work out that way. You may be left with areas of discolored skin called hyperpigmentation. Depending…
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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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a nervous system disorder that results in severe muscle weakness, paralysis and eventually death. ALS attacks motor neurons, or nerve cells, in the brain and the spinal cord, disrupting the…
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Saving energy conserves natural resources and lowers your utility bills. Small steps can lead to big savings when it comes to energy use. Some energy-saving tips cost little or nothing to implement. The Department of Energy estimates the average U.S….
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In the United States, about 3.2 million people live with a chronic hepatitis C infection, the type of hepatitis C that remains in a patient’s body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The hepatitis C virus infects…
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