Overview Exercise during pregnancy is a beneficial part of your prenatal care. As long as there are no major complications, exercising on a regular basis will help prepare your body for labor as well as for getting back in shape…
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Your calf muscles are located on the back part of your lower legs. Calves have an upper portion known as the gastrocnemius, or gastroc, and a lower portion known as the soleus. When these muscles become tight, cramps often develop….
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You may use black cohosh as a remedy for menstrual cramps or menopause symptoms. If so, you are joining two centuries’ worth of women who have done so. This treatment for mood swings, irritability, hot flashes and sleep problems was…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Color Matters Researchers now know that people living in the Mediterranean region owe part of their heart health to the wine they consume with meals. Not all wines are equal in their ability to help the heart, though. Red…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
CitraNatal is the brand name in the United States for a supplement that may be used during pregnancy to help maintain the mother’s levels of minerals and vitamins. The supplement also contains a stool softener. CitraNatal also may be used…
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. According to the National Library of Medicine, ulcerative colitis results from chronic inflammation that destroys the protective lining of cells in the colon and rectum. Ulcers form, causing abdominal pain and…
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December 15, 2013 What Is Pro Retinol?
Overview Pro Retinol is a compound prepared for topical application to the skin. It contains natural or synthetic vitamin A for purposes of improving skin conditions. The product is manufactured by L’Oreal and marketed to women seeking improved skin appearance…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The amla tree, also known as the Indian gooseberry, is a common orchard crop in the warmer regions of India. Its berries are extremely rich in vitamin C, with only the Barbados cherry having a higher concentration. One of the…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Include Fish in the Macrobiotic Diet The macrobiotic diet is very low in meat. Many people on the macrobiotic diet are vegetarians. Those who still eat meat look for ways to incorporate meat into their diet. Fish is the…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks, also called striae, are red, purple or pink scars that appear on the skin as a result of rapid growth or stretching. Teenagers may experience them after weight gain, a growth spurt or a pregnancy. The Everyday…
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December 15, 2013 Safety Rules for Riding a Bike
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) reports that in 2008, nearly two people were killed each day due to crashes involving motor vehicles and bicycles. Also, 52,000 people were injured in cycling accidents. The actual number of injuries is…
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Yoga can be a strenuous workout or a way to relax and center yourself. Some yoga poses are especially helpful for relaxing both mind and body. Integrate these poses into the end of your yoga workout, or simply use them…
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Overview Adults need at least two and a half hours of moderate aerobic activity each week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NordicTrack skier gives you a full body workout through controlled resistance of both the…
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1. Pranayama Defined Yogis have developed breathing techniques called pranayama over the centuries to tap into desired states of consciousness. Classical yoga schools interpret pranayama to mean breath control. Dividing the word in two, “prana” means life force (breath) and…
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1. Trouble Catching Your Breath Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart cannot pump effectively. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy: hypertrophic, restrictive and dilated. Signs of cardiomyopathy are usually the same regardless of the type you have. Because…
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Amlodipine (norvasc) belongs to a classification of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. This medication works by altering the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels, relaxing blood vessels to reduce the workload of the…
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December 15, 2013 Women's Health
A number of options are available if you wish to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. The most aggressive methods are breast augmentation surgery and hormone treatments. Natural methods include dietary supplements, breast exercises and breast massage. You…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. A Diet of Variety is a Diet to Keep The main selling point of the Jenny Craig diet plan is its convenience. After joining, you and a counselor will customize a diet plan to fit your goals. After that,…
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Overview Designing a first aid kit must take into account daily and monthly activities. A first aid kit should be red with a first aid label and include basic items like bandages and gloves. Furthermore, the kit must have items…
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Overview Your butt muscles, or “glutes,” can be toned and built just like any other muscle in your body. Through weight and resistance training, you can lift and enlarge your butt—without a gym membership. With the right moves, a simple…
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Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is reduced or absent. Damage to the brain occurs because the brain cells receive little to no oxygen. Approximately 795,000 Americans have strokes each year, and about 25 percent die from…
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Dementia itself is not a disease. According to Thomas D. Bird, writing in “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” it is a deterioration in mental abilities that impairs the successful performance of activities of daily living. Memory is the most common…
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December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blackheads are a type of acne called comedones, which occur when hair follicles become clogged with dirt, oil and bacteria. When the oil or bacteria is exposed to air, it turns black, resulting in acne that can be embarrassing…
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There are many common medical procedures that physicians and surgeons may perform for an individual. These may include anything from major, life-saving surgery for illnesses or to repair damage from injuries, to small, in-office operations for the removal of moles…
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1. Antacids for Heartburn When you are shopping for an OTC (over the counter) heartburn medication, you will notice that there are several antacids for heartburn. It is important to know about the side effects of the ingredients in antacids…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency are rare in the general U.S. population and more often are seen in the elderly, who are at risk for these deficiencies. To absorb these vitamins, the body goes through natural processes that tend…
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Ready to walk on air while breaking a great sweat? Just work out with an elliptical trainer, the machine designed for cardio fitness. Your legs will move pedals suspended in air along an elliptical track. The right elliptical trainer creates…
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If you love primitive camping, but hate outhouses, having your own camping toilet may be for you. Camping toilets are available in flush and nonflush models. Some have an inner chamber that seals, so you carry it to any permanent…
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Overview Tongkat ali has been used as a medicinal aphrodisiac for centuries by people in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Early stages of laboratory testing have shown that it can increase levels of testosterone, augment sexual desire and improve energy…
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1. Getting Started With the Home HIV Test kit Many people still won’t go to their own doctor to be tested for HIV. The reasons are many, but generally it’s because you don’t want to include HIV testing in your…
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