December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Making small lifestyle changes can help your hair grow quicker. Poor nutrition and rough handling of hair can prevent optimal growth. Even while you attempt to grow out your hair, keep up with your regular trimming appointments every six…
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Compound exercises utilize more than one muscle at a time; they are efficient, decrease workout time and contribute to strength gains and positive changes in body composition. A variety of exercises tone the lower half and abs at the same…
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The liver synthesizes components of digestion and blood clotting factors and serves to store energy and detoxify the blood. Its significance often under recognized the liver and biliary tract cannot be artificially synthesized, bypassed, or sustained outside of the body…
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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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The stability ball can play a key role in getting people to move. An Italian toymaker created the balls as playthings, but physical therapists adapted them for rehab exercise. Fitness enthusiasts now use them for exercise. If the ball were…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Every move you make contributes to your overall daily calorie burn. Calories burned per hour varies from activity to activity and person to person. Use a calorie burn calculator like the one found at Discovery Health to get a better…
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Overview Abdominal breathing is one of the main breathing techniques used by yogis. Roger Cole, an Iyengar instructor and sleep researcher from Del Mar, California, teaches that abdominal breathing helps people breathe with their diaphragm, rather than just their upper…
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Overweight and obese individuals suffer a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. According to the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey, 36 percent of adult Canadians are overweight, with an additional 23 percent considered obese. Canada’s…
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Fluorescent, compact fluorescent and LED light bulbs are a popular alternative to conventional incandescent lighting. They provide the equivalent light while consuming less energy, making them more environmentally friendly and financially beneficial, but these lights also raise concerns that incandescent…
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Ear infections are very common, even in toddlers. They generally come in one of two forms. The first is an outer canal skin infection, called otitis externa. The other affects the middle ear behind the eardrum and is called otitis…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have severe acne, standard topical and oral medications might not be enough to eradicate all the lesions. Deep-seated cystic eruptions are particularly likely to be resistant to treatment. Minor surgery, performed in a physician’s office, is one…
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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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Vomiting is a common infant ailment, and in the majority of cases resolve themselves on their own without medical intervention. While it is dangerous to use vomit-reducing medications unless prescribed by a doctor, there are treatments that parents can administer…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you discover you are expecting, it’s natural to want to take every step possible to ensure your child’s healthy development. Because your health is linked with that of your unborn child, you may wonder if the risks of…
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White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are part of the body’s defense system. They are responsible for detecting and destroying invading germs and other foreign matter. White blood cells are made from stem cells in the bone marrow and must…
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Exercise and follow a healthy diet to whittle down chest and belly fat. As far as the exercise portion of this game plan goes, increase your caloric expenditure while building muscle. Use free weights and your body weight to accomplish…
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December 20, 2013 Karate Endurance Exercises
Endurance gives martial artists of any style the edge they need to work out longer and stronger. According to Mayo Clinic, endurance is built through cardiovascular and aerobic exercises that increase your heart rate while working the big muscles of…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from melaleuca alternifolia, a member of the myrtle family. This tree is native to Australia and has been used by aboriginal people for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions….
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Subluxation can have different definitions, depending on the medical specialty. Generally, it implies a partial joint dislocation, as “subluxation” is derived from Latin and means “less than full dislocation of a joint.” The World Health Organization makes a distinction between…
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Overview Weight loss is among the two most popular goals among recreational gym goers, right alongside muscle gain. Many people focus directly on diet and ignore cardio and weight training altogether. Although diet is the key to weight loss, a…
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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
A healthy snack supplies the body with vitamins and minerals, and gives body and mind energy needed between meals. This is particularly important for children, who must comprehend and retain lessons taught in the classroom. The ideal snack will bring…
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With at least one computer in 80 percent of all U.S. households, and computer technology evolving at a rapid rate, it’s no wonder that millions of computers reach their end of life each year. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates more…
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Overview Cleopatra, admired for her beautiful skin, apparently bathed regularly in honey and milk. Honey has helped beautify, protect, heal, disinfect and cleanse the skin throughout the ages. Using honey as a holistic skin treatment offers the perfect solution for…
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Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, refers to a group of conditions that cause pain and numbness in the hands and feet. According to the Neuropathy Association, more than 100 types of neuropathy exist, 30 percent of which are associated…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Water retention is also known as edema, and is created when excess water accumulates in your body tissues. This creates a swollen, puffy appearance, and is most common in the extremities such as ankles, feet and hands. Edema is not…
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December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tongue piercings take six to eight weeks to heal completely. Swelling, pain and difficulty while eating are normal during the healing period. Rinsing with an alcohol free mouthwash, keeping the hands and fingers out of the mouth and avoiding deep…
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Red, irritated eyes not only feel uncomfortable, but people with eye redness often look tired and worn out. Though sleep deprivation may cause some redness, an eye condition may also be at fault. If red eyes do not improve within…
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December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Nail fungus is a common and unsightly issue, which can create considerable embarrassment and discomfort for anyone who suffers from it. Treatment for toenail fungus often includes prescription topical treatments and oral medication–the latter of which is quite toxic to…
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