Candida albicans is a yeast that is normally found in the gastrointestinal tract. Due to a myriad of reasons, including prolonged antibiotic use, candida can grow out of control, causing fatigue, allergies, immune suppression, depression and GI upset. Natural cleanses,…
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December 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Select Protein to Stay Healthy Protein is an important nutrient that is essential for growth. This means that you need protein to grow strong muscles, hair, skin, internal organs, and nails. Protein is especially important for children and adolescents…
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December 15, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genetic diseases are passed down from parent to child through defective genes. Genes, the basic unit of heredity, carry the sequences of deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) which is responsible for determining the characteristics a person will exhibit. The lungs are…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Frozen yogurt, while not the health food its name implies, offers benefits as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. Frozen yogurt nutrition doesn’t completely mimic its non-frozen counterpart, but it is a better choice than ice cream for those times…
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Overview Gas can cause discomfort and embarrassment. When passed through the mouth gas is commonly known as burping or belching. Passing gas via the anus is referred to as flatulence. Gas is as natural as having a bowel movement or…
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December 15, 2013 Women's Health
Overview The uterus, or womb, has a layer of smooth muscle called the myometrium. Cells from that layer can grow out of control, forming benign tumors called fibroids, or uterine leiomyomata. According to “Primary Care for Women,” uterine fibroids are…
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Overview Chairlifts are an integral part of skiing. They act as transportation to the tops of hills and mountains. It would not be practical to walk to these starting points while wearing or carrying equipment. Most skiers take chairlifts in…
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Agility ladders are great tools for athletes in all sports who want to develop quickness, speed, coordination, timing and foot work. They are especially useful for football players who have to move in tight quarters and still find a way…
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Approximately 12,000 spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. About 41 percent of these injuries occur as a result of automobile accidents. Men comprise 80 percent of all…
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In most gyms, there are three common types of weight training machines that you can use: weight-stack system, plate-loading system and cable column. Each has its pros and cons, and most of them place you in a fixed environment (often…
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Overview When it comes to paddling a canoe alone, j-stroking with a single-bladed canoe paddle can be slow and exhausting work. Solo kayakers know, however, that a double-bladed paddle, usually called a kayak paddle, is more efficient and propels your…
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1. Stretch Away Possible Injuries Modern dance involves a lot of quick movements and extreme position changes. A dancer could easily suffer muscle injury if not careful. Prevent muscle strain in dance by taking the right precautions, such as stretching…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
To get in shape, you need to include a weight training program in your fitness routine. A safe strength training regimen will help you lose weight and shape your body, but a specifically designed regimen will help you lose weight…
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Herpes is the common name for the disease that results from infection with a herpes simplex virus (HPV). According to “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” the herpes virus, which includes two types: HPV1 or HPV2, causes several kinds of symptoms,…
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1. Physical Therapy for the Neck Lateral flexion exercises help strengthen the muscles along the sides of the neck to include the sternocleidomastoid, the muscle that runs from just behind the ear to the clavicle, or collarbone. Lateral flexion can…
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1. Assists in Treating Neck Muscles A cervical extension machine treats neck pain caused by muscle injury or weakened muscles that constantly support the weight of the head. Weak neck muscles can result in headaches and poor posture, as well…
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December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Medical researchers discovered in the 1980s that your blood’s cholesterol levels increase when you drink coffee, but couldn’t figure out why because consuming other drinks with caffeine had no impact on cholesterol. In the 2000s, researchers learned that cafestol…
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The retina, a layer of nerves, lines the back of the eye and plays a vital role in vision. The retina can detach or pull away from the back of the eye, causing permanent vision loss if left untreated. Although…
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Overview If someone has defaulted on a loan or lease made by you or your business, you may choose to report that delinquency to one or more of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. Each bureau…
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December 15, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) always arises in childhood, but sometimes teens are not properly diagnosed or continue to struggle with the disorder in their adolescence and throughout adulthood, according to the Mayo Clinic. ADHD symptoms make it difficult for…
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Baseball players who don’t live in the Sun Belt have to do much of their training in the gym. While this would seem to put players in areas that are impacted by winter weather at a disadvantage, many drills help…
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December 14, 2013 Great Exercise Tips
Regular exercise is important for enhancing or maintaining your fitness level, health and well-being. Properly executed exercise can be beneficial, but if done improperly, an exercise routine can be unfruitful or even dangerous. While there are many helpful tips and…
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Home remedies for sunburn relief require simple household ingredients that can cool the skin and keep it from peeling or blistering. The sooner you apply these remedies, the better. Sunburned skin is a condition that rarely requires a doctor’s attention,…
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Most people have a different chemical cleaner for just about every household surface that they clean. But the health effects of choosing harsh chemical cleaners simply aren’t worth the headaches. In a 2003 study published in “Thorax: An International Journal…
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1. Get a Grip Gripping the oars too tightly is one of the notorious causes of wrist tendonitis in rowers. When you’re rowing, be conscious of how tightly you’re grasping the oar. You want to have a firm hold on…
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You can lose weight and firm the thigh areas with strategic exercises performed at home. Your legs contain large muscle groups suitable for cardiovascular activities that burn fat effectively while toning the muscles themselves. You can target these specific muscle…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle and decreases your chances of developing serious medical conditions. In order to manage your weight successfully, you need to understand how your daily intake of calories and your level…
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1. Cytokines Provide Protection Cytokines are proteins that are produced by white blood cells in our bodies. There are more than 150 different cytokines, including lymphokines, interferons and interleukins. The body produces these proteins when a bacterial infection is present….
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Doxycycline is a medication in a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. According to Drugs.com, doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others. Doxycycline…
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Overview A blood oxygen level is the percentage of oxygen saturation either in arterial or venous blood, and can be measured by oximetry or through blood tests. By measuring the percentage of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin, doctors can determine arterial blood saturation,…
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