December 14, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Melatonin is a hormone produced by a small conical structure in the brain. Synthesized and released after the sun sets, melatonin stimulates and regulates sleep. Synthetic melatonin is marketed as a dietary supplement. Commonly used as a sleep aid,…
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1. Join a Wheelchair Rugby Team To play wheelchair rugby, join a team. Wheelchair rugby, also known as murderball, is a high intensity sport that can be played by athletes with a physical disability, but full cognitive abilities. To play…
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If you want to shape up your hips, start by recognizing that your hips are special. Hips define that space connecting your lower body to your core. Your hips and pelvic girdle enable you to walk, run, squat and lunge….
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December 14, 2013 Women's Health
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus and sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes as well. Although it is often called a hysterectomy, the medically correct term for removing the uterus, tubes and ovaries is hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy. The…
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Overview A jet nebulizer is a device used to deliver aerosolized medication to the lungs. Jet nebulizers require either an air compressor or compressed gas to aerosolize the medication in the nebulizer reservoir. Jet nebulizers are also called handheld nebulizers,…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Though fish oil supplements may have health benefits, there is some concern that toxins consumed by the fish—such as organochlorine pesticides—may be present in the extracted fish oil. In a January 2005 study conducted by a team of physicians in…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Varicose veins are abnormally swollen and knotted veins that often occur in the legs. The veins can be seen just under the surface of the skin. Varicose veins usually cause few symptoms other than being unsightly in some cases….
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Essential oils are scented oils derived from plants. They can come from the leaves, bark, seeds or fruit. These oils are used as perfumes or to create scents in cosmetic products like lotions, massage oils, soaps and shampoos; or they…
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Many women think that achieving pregnancy will come easily, but this is not true for all women. However methods of fertility awareness can help women conceive naturally, in only a few months’ time. Fertility awareness methods use physical signs to…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Dandruff can range from a few dry flakes to clumps of skin with a red (inflamed) and itchy scalp. Dandruff with increased frequency or quantity of flaking can be particularly uncomfortable and embarrassing. However, people shopping for dandruff products…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview According to the author of “The Piercing Bible,” nose piercing dates to at least 1500 B.C. The ancient sacred texts of Hinduism describe a goddess with a pierced nose. Nose piercing is common in Indian cultures and has more…
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December 14, 2013 Natural Remedies With Vinegar
Vinegar plays a valuable role in our daily lives. As an ingredient in salad dressings, mayonnaise, marinades and condiments, vinegar adds flavor to foods and tenderizes meat and poultry before cooking. Manufactured through fermentation, some vinegars, such as apple cider…
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1. Frame Size When you buy a bike, you have to buy the correct frame size for your height. If you have the wrong size bike, you cannot get a proper fit on the bike no matter what adjustments you…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you are trying to lose weight and gain muscle mass, specific steps help you achieve your goals. By manipulating your food choices and eating patterns, in addition to using basic exercise know-how, reaching your goals can be easier than…
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Overview Long winters in cold garage storage or a freshly changed tire tube leave bicycle tires flat and in need of inflation. Upright Schwinn bicycle pumps provide a quick and efficient method for inflating—but not overfilling—bicycle tire inner-tubes. The pumps…
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A tennis tie-breaker is used to decide the winner when a match goes right down to the wire. Tie-breakers are used at the end of a game, or the end of a set, when the score is tied. Tie-breakers can…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Many people with dark skin get acne. This can be frustrating, since many common acne treatments can lead to unpleasant side effects in people with darker skin tones. Even so, dark pigment doesn’t mean you have endure acne unaided, nor…
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Toothpaste fights cavities by removing plaque and bacteria that occur not only on the teeth, but also on the gums, says to the American Dental Association. Known as a dentrifice, toothpaste combined with the cleansing power of a toothbrush can…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Piercing of the nipple is a trend that is catching on all over the United States and the world, and although it may seem like a trendy way to express yourself, it has its drawbacks. When considering nipple piercing or…
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1. Combine Swimming With Weight Training Rounded shoulders and poor posture are the result of weakened shoulder muscles and unconscious form when standing and sitting. Use hand-held free weights to strengthen the shoulder muscles with behind the neck exercises. Increase…
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1. Know the Sweet Spots Before You Climb Resting while climbing can mean the difference between a successful climb and an incomplete climb, or a climb that’s a complete failure because you were so tired that you did something stupid…
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Cheating is a result of inattention of one or both partners, along with self-centered and sometimes self-destructive behaviors. Ann Smith, Executive Director of Breakthrough at Caron, an adult therapy program, reports in a “Psychology Today” article that when one partner…
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The term “saddlebags” is commonly known as those clumps or pockets of extra flab or fat on the outside of the upper thigh, hips and thighs. A variety of exercises, combined with a healthy and nutritious diet, may help reduce…
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Overview Hawthorn, a member of the rose family, is a thorny shrub found in Europe and North America. The Greeks, Irish and Native Americans have used it as a medicinal herb for centuries. Hawthorn is considered a treatment for hypertension…
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December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Kelp, also known as bladderwrack, is a type of seaweed sometimes used in the alternative treatment of hypothyroidism. Kelp itself is derived from the Baltic Sea, North Sea and the northern-most coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Kelp…
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Overview History tells a story of things that occurred in the past. You can read about it, learn from it and use it to make tomorrow better. Every person and event, including personal and business credit, has one. The story…
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December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview You can have soft, healthy hair if you give it tender, loving care. Find hair care products that treat your hair with moisture. You can massage oil into your hair, allow it to sit, then shampoo it out once…
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December 14, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The term “surrogate parent” has different meanings, which must be inferred based on the context of its use. To add to the confusion, the different uses of the term “surrogate parent” can be virtually opposite in meaning. Surrogate Parent…
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December 14, 2013 Backpacking Food Examples
Whether you’re preparing for a weekend backpacking excursion or a week-long, primitive camping trip, you need to bring food. Instead of cramming your backpack with heavy loads of fresh produce, jars of pasta sauce and bottles of flavored beverages, load…
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Overview The chest muscles should be worked from multiple directions to maximize their development. Two popular chest exercises, the incline bench press and the decline chest press, emphasize slightly different muscles. Which one you choose to incorporate depends on your…
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