Often confused with sunflower oil, safflower oil is a light, delicately flavored vegetable oil that is extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant. It is has a light texture and is non-greasy and easily absorbed. Nutritionally similar to the…
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If your child has a food allergy, she’s not alone–the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology estimates that approximately 6 percent of young children have some type of food allergy. A food allergy occurs when your child’s immune system…
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The cervical spine, made up of seven bones, or vertebrae, and soft spongy discs located between each vertebra, is designed for a great deal of movement. The discs have an outer tough, fibrous layer, called the annulus and a soft…
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A wound is any type of injury to the skin. Wounds can be open wounds, in which the skin is broken or torn or closed wounds. Although open wounds can bleed and run the risk of infections, closed wounds can…
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Epsom salts are commonly used bath salts that are distilled from water from naturally occurring minerals. Named after the town of Epsom in England, the mineral name for these salts is magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. Epsom salts are inexpensive and easily…
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1. Myofascial Release Can Help Myofascial release treatments can relieve hip pain by loosening up tight connective tissue around the hip and realigning the joint itself. Myofascial release is a massage technique that focuses on the connective tissues of the…
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1. Don’t Panic About Muscle Atrophy In general, muscle atrophy is not a worry with Bell’s palsy. Since the facial paralysis symptoms resolve within several weeks for the majority of those stricken with this disorder, the muscles usually aren’t paralyzed…
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Overview According to Holistic Online, Ayurveda attributes depression to an imbalance of one of the three doshas (the biological forces governing all life processes): vata, pitta or kapha. Some people can also suffer depression because they lack awareness of themselves…
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Overview Slimming down in the tummy can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Unfortunately, spot reduction of body fat does not work well, and the body saves abdominal fat. Lowering your body fat percentage is the best way to slim…
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Influenza type B is one of the two virus types that cause seasonal influenza. It belongs to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae along with influenza type A, the other cause of seasonal flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states…
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Overview The knees work to support and absorb physical shock from the rest of the body. The bones in the knee joint are protected and cushioned by cartilage and a special fluid called synovial fluid. The cartilage can wear down,…
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An infant who is choking will quickly become unconscious if you do not remove the foreign object from her airway. While the infant is conscious, a rescuer can provide a series of back blows and chest compressions to the infant…
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Overview You probably have everything you need to make a spa scrub right in your kitchen. You need the scrub ingredient, which can be sugar or sea salt, and you need a skin cleansing agent and nourishing agent. The Grand…
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1. Consider Your Oral History While the goal in whitening teeth is a better appearance, health should not be compromised to achieve it. For some people, teeth bleaching is too harsh. If you are allergic to hydrogen peroxide or have…
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Dry skin has a fancy medical name–xerosis–but in most cases, is nothing to worry about. Skin cells that do not contain enough moisture can shrivel and lead to itching, scaling and wrinkling. Dry skin is most prevalent in the cooler…
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Overview Ofloxacin, or Floxin, is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections in the body. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, ofloxacin belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Ofloxacin fights bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia,…
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Prilosec OTC, also known as omeprazole generically, is an anti-ulcer medication belonging to the class of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors. The drug is indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to help heal inflammation of the esophagus. If you get…
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1. Take an Anti-Inflammatory Medication The first step in treating joint pain in the hands is to take an anti-inflammatory pain-relieving medication. Ibuprofen is one such medication, and it’s readily available over the counter in most supermarkets and drug stores….
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Hair is made up of what is essentially a dead protein called keratin, notes the American Hair Loss Association. That means when it becomes damaged, it has no way of healing itself. Dry hair is more easily damaged than healthy…
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In the human eye, the macula is a part of the retina and is responsible for sharpening and refining visual images perceived by the eye. Macular degeneration, which is also called age-related macular degeneration, is an eye condition that occurs…
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Most bodybuilders will try anything to gain muscle or lose body fat. In many cases, there is little regard for health or safety. However, great results should never come at the expense of health. Fortunately, there are a number of…
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes; it is spread through contact…
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1. Astringent Herbs Can Slow Diarrhea Treat your diarrhea with astringent herbs that tone tissues throughout your body and “dry” various bodily secretions. Blackberry leaf and raspberry leaf teas are often used for diarrhea by brewing 1 tsp. of leaf…
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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that causes the normal red blood cells to form a sickle shape during periods of deoxygenation. The main component of the disease is the erythrocytes (red blood cells) change from the normal discoid…
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Overview Heel pain caused by running is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis. The fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the base of the toes to the heel, along the arch of the foot. According to Drs….
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Overview Far from being simply a feel-good treatment, massage therapy helps relieve the debilitating pain of migraine headaches by relaxing muscles, improving blood flow, reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and improving sleep. In addition, massage therapy seems to provide some…
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Overview In America, the standard of beauty involves smooth, even skin with bright-looking, awake eyes. Both women and men experience dark circles under their eyes from time to time, especially early in the morning. Dark circles tend to make people…
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1. Catheterize the Bladder to Relieve Acute Retention Urine retention may be caused by an obstruction in your urinary tract, by nerve problems interfering with the signals sent between your brain and bladder, or by a weak bladder muscle. Whatever…
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1. Relax and Rest Above All Although it’s hard not to panic about facial weakness and paralysis, take heart that most Bell’s palsy sufferers do recover the use of their facial muscles. In most cases, Bell’s palsy symptoms will resolve…
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Overview Adolescence marks a time of great change in a child’s life; it bridges the gap between childhood and adulthood. Adolescents go through emotional and physical changes, and develop at their own pace based on genetics and environmental factors. The…
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