December 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As a kid, you loved those long summer days playing in the sunshine, barefoot and wearing your favorite shorts. You remember swimming half the day at the pool. If you lived near a coastline, you probably spent hours body surfing…
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December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that over one-third of Americans are obese or overweight. Obesity can lead to a number of health problems including heart disease, diabetes and strokes. In addition to consuming the right number of…
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New technologies inspire hope, wonder, awe and sometimes fear, and hybrid cars are no exception. Breakthrough developments can have unintended consequences, but in today’s litigious society, most new technologies are thoroughly tested before they ever get into consumers’ hands. Hybrid…
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Overview Herbs and botanicals such as evening primrose often have a long history behind them by the time they wind their way into use in contemporary complementary and alternative medicine. You may have heard that evening primrose — referred to…
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For many women, finding the right man can seem like an impossible task. It can be even more difficult when you don’t have easy venues for meeting men, such as college or the workplace. But being unable to find available…
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December 16, 2013 Chronic Sinus Issues
Chronic sinus issues can manifest themselves in various ways. Some of the most common are postnasal drip, chronic sinusitis and nasal deformities such as nasal polyps or a deviated septum. The Mayo Clinic defines chronic sinusitis as a sinus infection…
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December 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview New parents often are eager to show off their baby, but their child’s complexion is not always as picture-perfect as they may have expected. In fact, almost a third of babies will develop baby acne, according to Dr. Laura…
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1. A Cardiotonic Derived From a Plant Digoxin is a cadriotonic obtained from the leaves of the Digitalis ianata plant. It has a rapid reaction and elimination time, and it works by increasing the strength of the heart’s contractions and…
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The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute defines asthma as a long-term lung disease characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The disease affects almost 22 million people in the United States, 6 million of them children. A person…
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The Merck Manual Home Edition defines autoimmune disorders as a condition in which the body assumes it is under attack by foreign antigens. The body goes to work to ward off the antigens by producing a response of antibodies–an overgrowth…
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December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fifty million people in the United States are considered obese, which is defined as a BMI (body mass index) equal to, or greater than, 30 kg/m2. Twenty percent of that population is morbidly obese, according to the consensus paper written…
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Caffeine is a powerful psychostimulant that is naturally found in a number of substances, including coffee, tea, chocolate, yerba mate and guarana. It has immediate effects on the human body that are sometimes intentional, while others may be unwanted and…
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An ergonomic workstation is one that allows you to keep your head and neck level, your upper arms close at your sides rather than extended, and your feet flat on the floor. Your chair should have adequate back support, and…
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December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B complex is comprised of several vitamins, which include B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folic acid, B12, para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), choline, inositol and biotin. These are water-soluble vitamins that are used to aid body functions such as digestion,…
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December 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Hair that is colored, processed or styled with hair dryers or curling irons sometimes becomes dry, porous, weak and afflicted by split ends. This is because chemicals, heat, styling tools and even periods of low humidity can all affect…
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Packing the right equipment for a camping trip is an essential part of planning a safe, enjoyable outing for you and your friends or family. While the equipment you need may vary based on the destination and duration of your…
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1. Fun Sailing Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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Candida is a yeast-like type of fungus that occurs naturally on your body, primarily in the skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, vagina and intestines. When there is an overgrowth of this fungus, it causes an infection called…
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Common sense applies when you’re cooking at a campsite, but it’s not necessarily the same common sense you’d use when cooking at home. You don’t have a garbage disposal to get rid of food scraps, and any garbage you create…
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A healthy blood pressure is defined as anything under 120/80, with prehypertension occurring when systolic pressure is between 120 and 139 or diastolic pressure between 80 and 89 and high blood pressure being diagnosed at anything above these levels. Reducing…
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1. Warm Up Core Muscles Sit up straight, just like your mother taught you, when you are kayaking. Good posture is essential for proper paddling. Sitting up straight requires a fit core and aligned spine. Tone these muscles with exercises…
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Shoulder flexion refers to the movement of your arms when they are brought forward. The shoulder joint is the only joint that moves for shoulder flexion so the arms should stay straight when you do shoulder flexion exercises. Some shoulder…
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December 16, 2013 Children's Health
Overview About 50,000 to 100,000 people die from rabies every year, primarily in Asia and Africa, Dr. Vicente Corrales-Medina, infectious diseases fellow at Baylor College of Medicine, writes in “Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment.” In the United States, two to…
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Overview Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. Known as the “sex hormone,” it is responsible for preparing the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized egg. Progesterone is crucial to the development of…
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December 16, 2013 Mental Health
A 2005 poll in the journal “Chest” indicates that 26% of the population proves at risk for sleep-disordered breathing. The most common type of difficulty is called “obstructive sleep apnea.” An apnea is a brief cessation of breathing which often…
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Overview The spinal column is composed of four precise curvatures that are important in providing the balance, flexibility and absorption of stresses encountered on a daily basis. In some people, abnormal curvatures are present, resulting in conditions such as kyphosis,…
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Overview The barrel of a baseball bat is larger than that swung in a softball game. Its weight distribution is different too. These facts and others about the bats used each game are rooted in the essential differences between baseball…
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December 16, 2013 The Effect of Tattoo Ink
Overview When it comes to tattoos, you can choose from all the colors of the rainbow or pick a shade that defies description. Whether you prefer the subdued pastels of a Southwestern landscape, the bold red of a tropical flower…
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December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Triglycerides are a type of fat circulating in the blood that provides energy to the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. Too much triglyceride in the blood can cause hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of…
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December 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Green tea from the Camellia sinensis plant has been used for thousands of years as a hot beverage, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, but it’s good for more than just soothing warmth on a cold…
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