Studies show that Yoga helps to fight one of the most common diseases affecting older Americans. Osteoporosis, a disorder that results in the loss of bone density and the thinning of bone tissue, affects 20 percent of American women over the age of 50. Bone loss is gradual and for some adults it may start…
DetailsThe overall performance of most stock cars with stock engines is usually best when using stock converters. Minor changes in cam-shafts that push the power range up in RPM may require a different converter. If you find yourself in this situation, you will need to buy a new one. Keep the following in mind when…
DetailsAnyone who has had chicken pox may later also have shingles. This disease however may need some other kind of treatment that is different from chicken pox medication. Given below are some types of shingles medication. Consulting with Your Doctor Although shingles do disappear on their own after a couple of weeks, it is important…
DetailsChildhood illnesses can take its toll on the child and the parents as well. Knowing how to effectively treat your child when they get sick falls to the pediatrician primarily, but it can help you deal with the situation better if you understand what is causing your child’s illness and how it can be diagnosed…
DetailsTonsiliths? What’s that? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of tonsiliths. Tonsilith or “tonsil stones”, are collections of various matter bound together in your tonsils. This matter is comprised mostly of food particles, dead cells, and oral bacteria which can form into hardened white balls and cause bad breath. You may be…
DetailsArthritis in the hand or wrists is common, but can be very debilitating. We use our hands for the vast majority of our daily living activities, from washing and dressing to more intricate tasks such as typing or threading a needle. When the joints in the hand and the digits are affected by arthritis, day…
DetailsDiabetes is a disease that all too often goes undetected because the symptoms are either so mild or common to other problems. Because of this, many people walk around with diabetes without even knowing it until they finally go to the doctor for a blood and urine test. This article is going to review the…
DetailsDo we have reason to be concerned about adolescent obesity ? Over the past three decades the number of overweight and obese children has nearly tripled. Statistically adolescent obesity accounts for over 17% of those numbers. Overweight children have a higher risk of developing lifelong health problems more than their adult counterparts because obesity during childhood…
DetailsSkin rash is defined as skin that is not normal in appearance and texture. It is characterized by redness, bumps, blotches, cracks, blisters or swelling and may be accompanied by itching and, in severe cases, by fever. A rash may be localized or may spread to the entire body. If medical attention is not given…
DetailsIt’s not because you have a face only your mother can love, nor because of your too long nose that you can’t get yourself into a relationship. In fact, you find it easy to talk to somebody and ask her out. It’s when you’re about to like her that much that you tend to withdraw.…
DetailsIn order to consider options for anxiety cures, it is important to really understand what causes anxiety. Anxiety ISN’T something we genetically inherit or an illness or disease we contract. Anxiety is something we produce ourselves. We do this by the way we’ve learned to live and interact in the world. Essentially, we live more…
DetailsA client of mine recently told his doctor that he had trouble sleeping. No surprise: The doctor gave him yet another prescription. He is already taking pills three times a day! I can tell you what I cannot legally tell him: This is crazy. He may become dependent on the drug–and it will certainly contribute…
DetailsWhat Is A Homemade Pedicure? A homemade pedicure is one of the easiest and cost effective ways of improving the appearance of your feet and their nails. Essentially, it is a manicure of the feet with a few additions to keep them feeling comfortable in both open toed and enclosed footwear. The word Pedicure comes…
DetailsIf you suspect that you have a fungal nail infection, you will find it useful to view a nail fungus picture, as well as pictures of other nail conditions. This is because, although fungal infection is one of the more common nail abnormalities, it is only one of many things that can cause nails to…
DetailsEveryone always hears the same old advice when they sprain an ankle. Ice it and rest. This is known as the R.I.C.E. system which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. While this is an okay approach in the immediate short term, there a re a lot of significant shortcomings to this system of rehab.…
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