Dance aerobics videos can be tremendously helpful to your home fitness routine because they offer a boredom-blasting, effective, aerobic workout. The best dance aerobic videos lay the foundation of dance fundamentals without confusing the viewer. These videos are appropriate for…
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A forward head refers to a postural distortion that is apparent when a person sticks out her neck, literally not figuratively. The natural position of the head is above the shoulders with the neck allowed to follow its natural curve….
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Cayenne pepper is a vegetable with many culinary and medicinal uses. It contains capsaicin, a compound that’s responsible for both the pepper’s medicinal effects and hot flavor. Cayenne pepper is valued for its ability to treat circulatory disorders, heart problems…
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Overview Native to the Mediterranean and parts of India, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) figures prominently in Ayurvedic medicine and alternative herbal remedies. A member of the pepper family, the plant produces small red fruits after a show of bright yellow blooms….
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Overview The trade line is the basic building block of the credit histories that play such a big role in your financial life. The data contained in trade lines is the main source used for calculating your credit rating/credit score….
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Overview Salvia divinorum is a plant with hallucinogenic effects. It grows naturally in the warm, moist soils of the Sierra Mazateca mountains in Oaxaca, Mexico, where it has been used traditionally as a medicine and spiritual sacrament. Oaxacan salvia divinorum…
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December 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
So you forgot to put on sunscreen, you left your hat and glasses at home and now you’re suffering from sunburn pain. It may take several days for your skin to heal, but you can help relieve the burn during…
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A swollen ankle can happen to anyone and is a result of the ankle being injured. When walking or running, it is possible for the ankle to roll or twist, causing ligaments to be stretched beyond their normal range and…
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December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Balancing energy in the body works like a scale, where one side is calories taken in from food and beverages and the other side is calories used up by physical activity and body functions. Energy used by the body…
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December 18, 2013 Children's Health
Just because you don’t have a job doesn’t mean that dating has to be so much more difficult than it is for those who are employed. In fact, if you are unemployed, you may have a lot of free time…
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When looking to go green, you essentially want to reduce your carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint refers to the number of greenhouse gases you create each year, according to the Nature Conservancy. To make your negative global impact smaller you…
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1. Know What to Expect If you’re over age 40, you should have an annual prostate exam. The purpose of this test is to screen you for prostate and rectal cancer, and it consists of a doctor manually examining your…
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In the mid-1980s, a group of scientists first discovered that there was a natural decrease in fertility as a woman aged. By studying different populations from as early as the 1600s (when contraception was not an option), these scientists were…
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Overview Given yoga’s emphasis on mind-body fitness and its philosophy of non-violence, truthfulness, respect and self-control, many parents and teachers are turning to yoga-based training for both health education and emotional development. A variety of programs and resources are available…
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December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Vaginal dryness is a common complaint for women. Normally, a layer of moisture lines the walls of the vagina, but changes in the body may cause this lining to become thin and dry. Hormonal changes, medications and medical conditions…
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According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), all-around fitness consists of a number of components including muscular strength, endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination. Targeting these fitness components requires specific training methods and sometimes specific exercises, as…
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December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the T cells or CD4 cells in the blood. The body cannot get rid of HIV like it can other viruses such as those that cause the flu. HIV can…
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December 18, 2013 Children's Health
Autistic disorder, or autism, and asperger’s disorder are pervasive developmental disorders that are diagnosed in the first few years of life and last throughout a patient’s lifetime. Impairments in behavior, cognition and social interaction are characteristic of both disorders. These…
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December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview In these days of fad diets, weight loss pills and constant pressure to look like a super model, it is important to know the truth about losing weight. Understanding that there are no magic pills when it comes to…
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December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Children experience stress in response to major life changes, school pressures and deaths within the family. Although they may not experience the same level of stress as adults do, children still develop similar stress-related symptoms, including headaches, anxiety, decreased appetite…
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Renal cancer is a cancer that originates from the various cells in the kidney. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer in adults ages 50 to 70, states Medline Plus. The exact cause of the disease is unknown,…
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December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is an essential nutrient which is necessary for the proper health and functioning of the human body. As one of the B vitamins, pantothenic acid plays a role in metabolism, proper function of the nervous…
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Stroke or “brain attack” is caused by an interruption of blood flow to brain tissue. This can happen when a blood vessel tears or clots in the brain. A tear can cause bleeding or hemorrhage and this type of stoke…
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Overview HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is passed through bodily fluids and can lead to the development of AIDS. Symptoms of an initial HIV infection are separate from AIDS symptoms, which sometime develop years after being infected with HIV, when…
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Overview Biodiesel is a versatile, biodegradable fuel that produces far fewer pollutants than diesel gas or standard petroleum gas. It can be used without alteration in most diesel vehicles on the road today. The use of biodiesel reduces emissions of…
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December 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Tattoos as a form of body art have existed for centuries. As consumers demand new and innovative tattoos, the industry responds with new and different inks, including ink that is only visible under ultraviolet (UV) light. Some potential dangers are…
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December 18, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. The Premise of The South Beach Diet Something that you must do before engaging in any diet, let alone the South Beach Diet, is you need to find out what the premise of the diet is based on. In…
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People choose a directed detoxification cleanse to jumpstart a diet or as damage control after overeating. Others detox between the seasons to clear the digestive tract as a regular holistic health-care practice. Detox can be done by juicing, fasting by…
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1. Adjusting to Lifestyle Changes Many cases of oral cancer are caused by the overuse of tobacco and alcohol products. If you smoke cigars or cigarettes or use chewing tobacco, quit immediately. Limit your alcohol consumption to one drink per…
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December 18, 2013 Senior Health
With the increasing incidence of obesity and the resulting diabetes and cardiovascular affects, at-home blood pressure monitors are becoming popular. Active and healthy adults can also benefit from periodical blood pressure measuring as increased blood pressure can be due to…
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