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Contributor December 25, 2013 Get Healthy

Your ankle joint takes a lot of wear and tear, which may create pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Injury to any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the ankle can cause ankle pain. Most ankle pain, however, is…
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What to Do After Cancer Treatment

For many cancer survivors, the end of treatment can be a very scary time. On one hand, you are told that you are “cured,” but you are still left with the feeling of, ” what now?” It can be a…
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Alternative Remedies for a Migraine

Migraines affect more people than you might realize–about 11 out of every 100 people get migraines, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. If you’re one of that 11 percent, you know that migraines aren’t ordinary headaches. These pulsing,…
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The Best Supplements for Mass

Contributor December 25, 2013 Children's Health

Many natural supplements can help you gain muscle mass. It is important to do your homework and avoid being confused by the flashy marketing that many supplement companies use to lure you in and take your hard-earned money. The supplements…
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Rules for Home Schooling Children

At least 1.7 million children in the United States are taught at home, and that number has grown by 9 percent each year since 1999, according to statistics reported in the “Washington Post.” Because home school regulations are established by…
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Ten Rules for Dating

Contributor December 25, 2013 Children's Health

In an ever-changing society, dating can be confusing. Knowing how much chivalry is too much, when to make the phone call and if someone is interested in you can be hard to figure out. But having some rules for dating…
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The Best Weight Loss Products on the Market for Men

J. Fett December 25, 2013 Communication

Michael Jensen, M.D., an endocrinology specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn comments that men are more likely to carry and gain weight in the belly area than women; as a result, an increase in health risks can occur. One option…
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Communicating with your Children Online with Instant Messaging

With the growing popularity of e-mail and Internet chat, many of us have “lost” our children in the “World Wide Web” of communication. If you have not kept up with technology you might feel that you are out of the…
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Flexibility Poses for Yoga

Tara M December 25, 2013 Communication

Yoga uses poses to build strength, flexibility and relaxation. Some poses work well for meditation and pranayama, which are breathing exercises. Almost all yoga poses will improve flexibility, but some poses elongate your muscles more than others. Yoga poses that…
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What to do if your Child Tells you Heshe has been Abused

Physical and Sexual Abuse Ensure first whether the child needs immediate medical attention. If they do, stop reading this and get to a doctor. A discloser from a child who has been sexually or physically abused is always going to…
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Exercise for Depression

Contributor December 25, 2013 Mental Health

Overview Depression is a mental illness that consists of intense sadness and lows that do not go away. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), which says regular exercise can improve mood, adds that depression is one of the top…
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Exercises for a 54-Year-Old Woman

Contributor December 25, 2013 Senior Health

Exercise is extremely important for women as they age. Middle-aged people who regularly exercise can seem 20 years younger physically than people of the same age who perform little or no exercise. Women at this age benefit from exercise because…
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Improve Communication with your Children through Games

Garnet Brooks December 25, 2013 Communication

How Playing Games With Your Child Can Open Up Communication Children sit with us. We have dinner with our children. What if we find we don’t know what is on their minds? Sure we ask but they say “nothing.” One…
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Quickest Fat Burning Exercises

Contrary to popular belief, the quickest fat-burning exercises are not all cardiovascular in nature. In fact, the average cardio session burns between 300 and 500 calories and it takes burning 3,500 calories to lose a single pound. According to “Xtreme…
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Aging and Normal Memory Loss

Contributor December 25, 2013 Children's Health

Overview Some memory loss is a normal part of the aging process. Although some middle-age and older people are afraid of early Alzheimer’s disease or other health-related memory loss, the National Institute on Aging says many types of memory loss…
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About Chicken Pox in Babies

Overview Babies who have small, red bumps over their body may have the chicken pox virus. Although rare, chicken pox in babies can cause serious health complications and even death, so it is important that parents learn about the chicken…
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What Are the Benefits of Cleansing?

Under normal circumstances, internal cleansing and detoxification are accomplished by the body through efficient systems inherent in the liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs. In addition, many foods, particularly plant-based, and especially when consumed whole and raw, assist the body…
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Natural Liver Detoxification

Contributor December 25, 2013 Weight Loss With Self-Hypnosis

Overview Of all the glandular organs in your body, the liver is the largest and potentially the most vital to your health. The liver’s essential function is to rid your system of harmful pollutants and toxins that enter your body…
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Weight Loss With Self-Hypnosis

Overview Controlling your weight means changing your behavior. According to MedLine Plus, 66 percent of adults in the U.S. weigh more than they should. Self-hypnosis can aid your weight-loss program by changing your eating patterns. The American Psychological Association recognizes…
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What to do if your Child Tells you Heshe has been Abused

Shauna Kirk December 25, 2013 Communication

This information is provided assuming that your child does not have any life threatening injuries, otherwise, you should take your child to the nearest emergency room. If your child comes to you with a report of abuse, immediately get down…
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How to Detox Cleanse Your Body

Overview Detox diets come in and out of fashion as various celebrities reportedly use them to lose weight for a role or awards show, but in reality, your body naturally cleanses itself of toxins every day. Your liver, kidneys and…
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Types of Neurological Disorders

Joyce M. George-Knight December 25, 2013 Communication

Overview Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves, which make up the nervous system. Body functions are managed by the nervous system, so damage to a part of the nervous system may cause difficulties with movement, thinking, perception…
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How to Explain to Young Children that the Family is going through Hard Times

Every family has its routine and there is a rhythm to it. When a problem drops in on the family, that rhythm changes. Children do not miss a thing. They may not fully comprehend everything, but they are aware of…
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The Crucial Years in a Childs Behavioral Development

Sarah Perryman December 25, 2013 Communication

The development of prosocial behavior depends on several factors and leads to advancement both socially and personally. This form of conduct can be broken down into sharing, helping, and cooperating. By demonstrating Prosocial behavior in early childhood the individual will…
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Medicinal Use of Turmeric

Overview Turmeric has been used both in food and in medicine for over 4,000 years. It has a unique flavor and a bright yellow color which easily stains. It comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Fresh turmeric…
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5 Ways to Do Pre-Natal Yoga in the First-Trimester

1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Knee Ligament Exercises

Contributor December 25, 2013 Diabetes

The knee is the biggest joint in the body and one of the most active. Sprains and tears are common to knee ligaments that attach the thighbone to the lower leg, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. There…
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Information About Fenugreek

Overview Fenugreek is an herb with diverse uses that include culinary, agricultural and medical. The seeds and leaves are both used all over the world, including North America, Europe and the Middle East. Seeds and leaves can be used directly…
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Breaststroke Workouts

Breaststroke is among the harder strokes. The specific technique required of the kick, the turn and the use of your arms requires careful tuning and coordination. It can be a terrific workout for your inner thighs as well as your…
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Ways to Raise Metabolism