Apr 07, 2011 06:50PM
Digestive Tips to Chew On In order to prevent digestive problems and to promote optimum digestion, adopt the following tips:
Apr 07, 2011 06:48PM
A recent magazine reported that 30% of those polled admitted to having Arthritis. The first sign of the ailment for some can be an itchy feeling in the joint area, which eventually develops into actual pain. Another form of arthritis is calcification of the joints. Many people develop arthritis in their finger, knee, neck, and shoulder joints; more severe cases end up with extreme pain in the back and hips.
Apr 07, 2011 06:47PM
The American Institute of Stress estimates that between 75% and 95% of all doctor visits are related to stress. High levels of stress are linked to weakened immune systems, colds, asthma, arthritis and digestive tract problems, just to name a few symptoms. Diet, exercise and slowing down are certainly important aspects of controlling stress but perhaps examining the role that thoughts and emotions play in stress is a key piece of the puzzle.
Apr 07, 2011 06:46PM
Over the past several years there has been a marked increase in men receiving spa treatments and the sales of men's skin-care products. A major downside to all this is now men have the same opportunity to waste money on unnecessary or problematic skin-care products as women do. In many ways, however, men have it even harder differentiating between reliable and unreliable products because in general, they are reluctant "cosmetic" consumers and are hesitant to spend too much energy delving into consumer information on the topic. As a result, most men don't use sunscreen on a consistent basis and leave their skin at risk for cancer, not to mention wrinkles. This also means that most men don't know what irritating ingredients might be lurking in their shaving products, and they end up with razor burn, (which is often really "product" burn). While it would be great if it were simple enough to recommend products from skin care lines "designed" for men, it turns out that most of those products are either poorly formulated, contain too many irritating ingredients, or are overpriced and not worth the extra expense. Here is the basic knowledge every man needs to take great care of his skin.
Apr 07, 2011 06:44PM
Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, like nervousness in anticipation of a real situation. However, if a person cannot shake unwarranted worries, or if the feelings are jarring to the point of avoiding everyday activities, he or she probably has an anxiety disorder. It is estimated that 19 million people suffer from anxiety often requiring treatment.
Apr 07, 2011 06:42PM
Before you can make any realistic long lasting changes in your dietary habits, you must first become aware of how you currently eat. Keeping a single week's diet diary is an easy educational exercise to help you learn about yourself and the food you consume.
Apr 07, 2011 06:40PM
Each sport uses a particular set of muscles and the repetitive strain of these muscles can lead to injury and/or chronic pain. Injuries can be avoided if the athlete thoroughly warms up before their activity. The easiest warm-up is sitting in a warm or hot bath. Muscle sprains and strains are mostly due to muscle tissue that is not warmed up and therefore is not elastic. Muscle tissue acts something like taffy. Warm taffy is soft and yielding and will stretch but cold taffy is brittle and will snap and break. Muscle tissue will act the same way but on a microscopic level. How severe or how many microscopic tears are incurred will determine the severity and pain level of the injury. Using a hot or warm bath to warm up is simple and very effective. Whether the sport is running, cycling, yoga, basketball, or any other sport – the more relaxed your muscles are the less chance of injury and the more you will start to enjoy the freedom of movement. You can also use a bath after your event to help with the recovery phase of healing.
Apr 07, 2011 06:37PM
Florida Native Habitat Restoration is being done by the City, County, and State. Numerous laws help protect our native habitats and those involved in these and similar initiatives deserve our thanks. But what can the average homeowner do? The answer is simple, start at home.
Apr 07, 2011 06:36PM
You are never too young or too old to start taking care of your skin. In fact, skin care and protection should be an essential part of your health and fitness program. However, with all of the lotions and potions out there, it can be difficult to know which product will work for you. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the basic skin care product market:
Apr 07, 2011 06:35PM
Xylitol is a naturally derived sugar that has been found useful for preventing cavities and reversing tooth decay. In addition, xylitol helps prevent common childhood ear infections. Well controlled studies demonstrate that using xylitol sweetened products prevents the recurrence of acute otitis media. Studies indicate that it inhibits the growth of streptococcus pneumoniae one of the most common bacteria that cause these ear infections. There are two other less common types of bacteria that cause ear infections that do not respond to xylitol.
Apr 07, 2011 06:34PM
It has happened again. Andrew’s mom received the call she has come to dread. Andrew is in the principal’s office. There was an incident in the school cafeteria. Andrew is just a third grader and like an overwhelming number of children today, he has Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder sometimes called High Functioning Autism. According to the Surgeon General, Autism is the most common of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) and is characterized by severely compromised ability to engage in, and by a lack of interest in, social interactions. These types of disorders come in many names and labels, all of them with their own defining characteristics yet most of them presenting similar challenges and the need for a plethora of therapies. Similar disorders include ADD, ADHD and Sensory Integration Disorder.
Apr 07, 2011 06:31PM
If life is about change, our skin is proof. We are at the mercy of many forces as we age. How your skin ages will depend on a variety of factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and personal habits. Wrinkles and spotted skin are attributed to normal aging, sun exposure (photoaging), and loss of subcutaneous support (fatty tissue between your skin and muscle). Other factors include stress, gravity, daily facial movement and obesity. Rough and slack skin is due to the loss of elastic tissue (elastin and collagen.).
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