Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that is caused by clogged pores and bacterial overgrowth. Acne can occur on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. It is not a serious health condition; however, it can cause scarring. The types…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss is a challenging and complicated process. With the onset of a diet comes initial success. Then at some point body weight appears to stabilize or “get stuck” at a certain weight. Suddenly the once successful diet is…
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Overview Life insurance, something people rarely want to talk about, helps protect the financial future of those you leave behind. If you were to die today would your family have enough money to pay off the mortgage? Would your spouse…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview School-age children have a larger social sphere that can impact their health and lead parents scrambling for solutions. Parents reviewing anti-dandruff shampoos and remedies may first need to determine the onset, duration and quality of their child’s dandruff to…
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1. Internal vs External Yoga External yoga focuses primarily on the breathing and movements of the body. Internal yoga focuses on the mind and works to destroy the visual pictures of illness and despair. Meditation is the main focus of…
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Tylenol is the brand name for the pain and fever medication acetaminophen. Although safe when taken in the recommended dosages, it is harmful when taken in excessive amounts. An overdose of Tylenol primarily affects the digestive tract, especially the liver….
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The most common methods to get ride of a tattoo are laser removal, dermabrasion and surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic. Each method causes some undesirable effects. Achieving the best result from a treatment method such as dermabrasion or laser…
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Overview If you plan on financing a major purchase within the next few years, your credit score will play a big role in the amount of interest you’ll pay. Your credit score is a snapshot of how effectively you have…
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Overview The labret is a common facial accessory worn through a piercing of the lip. Worn by both men and women, many different piercing placements and styles of jewelry can be worn in a labret piercing. The practice of piercing…
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A hybrid car doesn’t just help you reduce the size of your carbon footprint, it can also help you save money on gasoline. Hybrid cars house both gasoline engines and electric motors. The electric motor uses no gasoline and can…
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December 15, 2013 Children's Health
Overview About 20 percent of all newborns will develop colic, according to the medical advisory board at BabyCenter.com. These colicky newborns often cause a great deal of stress and worry for their new parents. However, parents who take the time…
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Serotonin is a brain chemical needed for the regulation of mood, sleep patterns and appetite. While it cannot be obtained from sources outside the body, serotonin levels may be influenced by various factors like tryptophan intake and sun exposure. It…
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December 15, 2013 Senior Health
Mental illness is a disease or condition that affects the brain and influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves or interacts with others. Although there may be several contributing factors and the exact cause might not be known, mental…
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1. Know the Signs Overtraining can occur with any sport. Also called overtraining syndrome, the condition is the result of training too intensely and too frequently for the body to adequately recover between workouts. Kayakers can prevent overtraining by knowing…
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Overview Acid reflux is the result of the acidic contents of the stomach traveling up into the esophagus, where they cause damage to the esophageal lining. In some cases, progressive damage of the esophagus can make swallowing difficult or painful,…
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Overview Using celery juice to alleviate high blood pressure is a Chinese folk remedy that has not been proven in humans through laboratory trials. According to High Blood Pressure Info, celery contains the compound phthalide, which helped lower blood pressure…
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Self-confidence is trust in your own ability to perform well in any area of life. Your level of self-confidence determines, in large part, what you believe you are able to attempt and accomplish. For this reason, a high level of…
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December 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. It’s Simple and Available Women over 60 face unique challenges when it comes to weight loss. NutriSystem Women’s Silver program is for women over 60. The older women get, the harder it is for them to lose weight. NutriSystem…
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Online workout videos can add variety to your workouts, allow you to try out something new, or let you customize your weekly exercise routine to your needs. A good workout video should be easy to follow, clearly understandable, and offer…
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1. Everything Under Control Rappelling is probably one of the most dangerous aspects of climbing. It does appear to be one of the more fun aspects, because you can fly down the rope with apparent control. There are many dangers…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The glycemic index has changed how many nutritionists and doctors regard the nutritional value of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Since the 1979 landmark U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition report, governmental agencies and health-related organizations such as the American…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Illinois-based J.R. Carlson Laboratories manufactures several fish oil supplements, including both pills and liquid drinks. You can experience several health benefits when taking Carlson’s Fish Oil products, some specific to the Carlson product and some attributed to the effects…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a disorder caused by hypersensitive skin. Just like an allergic reaction, the skin may be covered in a rash and feel itchy. According to the Mayo Clinic, eczema is commonly seen in…
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Suffering pain is debilitating and exhausting. Conventional treatments may be effective, but medication in itself can have side effects. There are many forms of massage which can naturally alleviate pain and stress, from conventional Swedish body massage, through sports massage,…
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The transparent body and long, thin tentacles of a jellyfish are difficult to avoid while swimming. Inhabitants of oceans worldwide, jellyfish usually swim in groups and can be swept ashore by storms. Two types, the sea nettle, or Chrysaora quinquecirrha,…
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Also known as a captain’s chair, the Roman chair resembles an elevated chair frame with two arms but no seat. The chair back and arms are padded, and the arms have a pair of vertical handles and a pair of…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lice are easy to pass from person to person in crowded places where there’s lots of physical contact, which is one reason school children are particularly prone to head lice. Head lice is most typically recognized by itching at…
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There are two main types of exercises–isolation and compound. Isolation exercises involve one joint and work one muscle at a time. Compound exercises work more than one muscle and involve more than one joint. When working your hips, thighs and…
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Overview One of the ways to lead a basketball team to victory is to work on offensive and defensive drills and plays; these will help the players to improve during training camp and during the season. Drills should be short…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Atopic eczema symptoms commonly arise in adults when prompted by chronic triggers, such as perfumes. Contact eczema occurs when individuals come into contact with irritating substances, such as poison ivy. Home skin treatments act as both pain relief and symptom…
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