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Peppermint: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Peppermint can be used as an herbal remedy to relieve gas and nausea due to indigestion.
Although there are more than 30 species of mint, peppermint is one of the most popular, with its purple-laced stems and bright green leaves.
According to Greek myth... | null | null | null | null | null |
Saw Palmetto: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Saw palmetto can be used to treat impotence, prostate enlargement and incontinence.
Saw palmetto is a small palm tree indigenous to Florida. It is a striking, large-leaved plant that bears dark red berries the size of olives.
When it comes to herbal r... | null | null | null | null | null |
Slippery Elm: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Slippery elm helps heal internal mucosal tissues, including the stomach, vagina, and esophagus.
Aptly named, this tree is truly slippery -- but it is also elusive in another way. Once used widely by American settlers, many wild slippery elm trees have... | null | null | null | null | null |
Thyme: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Thyme helps fight infections and relaxes bronchial passage spasms.
Thyme has a long and varied history of both medicinal and culinary use. Before the days of refrigeration, a drop of thyme volatile oil was placed in a gallon of milk to keep it from spoiling.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Uva Ursi: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Uva ursi is used to treat illnesses caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that lives in the intestines and commonly causes bladder and kidney infections.
This herb is also known as bearberry, kinnikinnick, and arbutus. Arcto is Greek for "bear... | null | null | null | null | null |
Valerian: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Valerian is often used to treat insomnia, tension, and nervousness, heart palpitations, and tension headaches.
The smell of valerian reminds people of old socks. Nevertheless, cats go wild over valerian and so do rats. According to legend, valerian was us... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Witch hazel contains procyanadins, resin, and flavonoids, which help it work as a soothing, anti-inflammatory agent that can help relieve hemorrhoid pain.
Despite its name, there is nothing to fear from this low-growing shrub, although its healing properties may seem a little like... | null | null | null | null | null |
Wormwood: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. People with digestion problems or insufficient stomach acid may may benefit from wormwood; however, it can cause diarrhea.
It may not have the cutest name, but wormwood is an effective herb. You're not likely to forget what it is used for because wormwood... | null | null | null | null | null |
Yarrow: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Yarrow is used to treat bleeding ulcers, heavy menstrual periods, uterine hemorrhage, blood in the urine, and bleeding from the bowels.
In Homer's Iliad, legendary warrior Achilles uses yarrow to treat the wounds of his fallen comrades. Indeed, constituents... | null | null | null | null | null |
Yellow Dock: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Yellow dock roots are used to improve slow digestion complications, such as acne, headaches and constipation.
Yellow dock is a short-lived perennial, so it is key to gather the herb in the early spring or late fall. It can be a valuable item used in he... | null | null | null | null | null |
These home remedies are simple things you can do at home to reduce your anxiety.
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Anxious behavior befalls us all at one time or another, yet it doesn't have to be an ongoing issue. Many stress-relievers exist to bring our nerves back into alignment again, so lets take a look at how our nervous ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Maybe you lifted something heavy or swung a golf club a little too enthusiastically. Or maybe you've been hunched over a desk or computer for two weeks, battling a deadline. Whatever the reason, now your back is "out," and you're wishing for something, anything, that will put an end to the agony.
Take heart; you're not... | null | null | null | null | null |
18 Home Remedies for Bad Breath
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Rinsing with water after eating can keep bad breath at bay.
The problem of halitosis, or bad breath, has plagued humankind for centuries. To conquer bad breath, the ancient Greeks reputedly used home remedies like rinsing with white wine, anise seed... | null | null | null | null | null |
Understanding Belching
Belching isn't a big deal; it's not even a medical condition, most of the time. It's simply the result of swallowing air. But the air that goes down has to go somewhere, so most of the time it leaves the same way it came in--through the mouth. We all burp, or belch--it actually serves a purpose. ... | null | null | null | null | null |
You hear the buzz, you see the bee, but before you know it -- oweee! You've been stung. Almost all of us have had this experience at least once, and it's no fun. But with the home remedies in this article, you can take the ouch out of being stung and perhaps prevent the attack from happening in the first place.
Bees, y... | null | null | null | null | null |
You just couldn't resist a bargain. Those shoes looked great with your new outfit, even if they didn't feel so great on your feet. "They'll stretch out," you told yourself, and then patted yourself on the back for getting such a good deal. Unfortunately, you got more than you bargained for: painful blisters to go with ... | null | null | null | null | null |
21 Home Remedies for Breast-Feeding Discomfort
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Many mothers give up breast-feeding in frustration because they don't realize that things will get better with time and practice.
Throughout your pregnancy, you probably imagined how wonderful the breast-feeding experience would be fo... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Burns can be caused by chemicals, steam, fire or even the sun. They're always serious business, and fortunately some minor burns can be treated at home.
Burns are serious business. Yet first degree burns can be easily treated. In this article, you will learn about safe and effecti... | null | null | null | null | null |
Understanding Burping
Burping isn't a big deal; it's not even a medical condition, most of the time. It's simply the result of swallowing air. But the air that goes down has to go somewhere, so most of the time it leaves the same way it came in -- through the mouth. We all burp, or belch -- it actually serves a purpose... | null | null | null | null | null |
26 Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Guitar playing may put you at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
If your job or hobby requires you to spend a good deal of time punching cash register keys, gripping strings or holes on a musical instrument, twisting a screwdriver, clickin... | null | null | null | null | null |
9 Home Remedies for Coughs
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Eating garlic raw is great for aiding a hacking cough. If you can't swallow that home remedy there are many others that help as well.
The common cough can be harmless, but it can also signify a more serious illness. Learn more about the reasons why we co... | null | null | null | null | null |
20 Home Remedies for Cuts
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. While seldom life threatening, cuts need to be tended to before they become infected.
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Cleaning the wound is one of the most important steps in treating a cut.
Natural Home Remedies for Cuts
©2007 Publications Interna... | null | null | null | null | null |
6 Home Remedies for Denture Pain
Denture pain can be prevented and treated. This article will take a look at a few of the home remedies that will aid in the prevention and treatment of denture pain.
Making the Adjustment
Anyone who has donned a set of dentures knows discomfort is part of the process. There are two peri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Dermatitis, sometimes also called eczema, can create a vicious cycle. Your skin itches, so you scratch it. It becomes red and swollen, and then tiny, red, oozing bumps appear that eventually crust over. You keep scratching because the itching is unbearable, so the rash gets even more irritated and perhaps even infected... | null | null | null | null | null |
17 Home Remedies for Diaper Rash
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Diaper rash is the result of irritation, usually caused by prolonged exposure to a diaper that is moist.
Diaper rash. You hate to see it on your little one's bottom, and your baby doesn't enjoy it, either. While far from being a serious medical pro... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Exercise can cause you to become dehydrated and suffer from dry mouth. Keeping a water bottle nearby can help alleviate this problem.
Do loud mouths get dry mouths? Unfortunately, dry mouth isn't caused just by yapping too much or too loudly, although you can run your throat and v... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Itchy dry skin is a frequent bother in the winter. Stay hydrated to keep scaly skin at bay.
Itchy, dry skin is very unpleasant. Winter makes it worse, and spending money on expensive over-the-counter remedies often doesn't work. So what can you do to soothe that cracking skin of y... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Fatigue can really wear you down. However, proper attention to diet and sleep habits could help you feel more alert.
Fatigue can rob even the most well-intentioned person of the motivation to get something done. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the things you might be... | null | null | null | null | null |
Gas happens. Called flatus, or flatulence, when it finally does escape, it's normal. Its beginnings are in the foods we eat. We eat, therefore we pass gas. Why? Our stomach acids are breaking down last night's pasta primavera into elements that will either be absorbed into the body or eliminated. And that breakdown cau... | null | null | null | null | null |
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can strike anywhere.
The company's annual 4th of July barbecue started out a huge success. The ribs were superb. The potato salad was excellent. Even Helen's famous coleslaw got rave reviews. But about the time the sun went down, people started sprinting in all directions... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Open shoes allow air onto the feet, which helps evaporate sweat and slows the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
When you kick off your shoes, do you clear a room? That's one sure sign that your feet reek like week-old garbage. Your olfactory region may be blissfully unaware of the ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Home Remedies for Foot Pain
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Given all the hard work our feet do, it's no wonder four out of five adults experience foot problems.
Our poor, overworked feet. In a single day, they absorb about 1,000 pounds of force. And we mistreat them terribly -- standing on them for hours; walki... | null | null | null | null | null |
© 2007 Publications International, Ltd. The feet and knees are fair game for gout attacks.
The word gout may make you think of kings and medieval history. But gout isn't a disease of the past. It's very much with us today. That's because gout is an inflammatory joint disease and a form of arthritis, not some mysterious... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. An estimated 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches.
The day starts with screaming kids, continues slowly onward with stop 'n' go traffic, and ends on a sour note with an angry boss. By this point, you are ready to chop your head off in order to relieve the pounding... | null | null | null | null | null |
Home Remedies for High Cholesterol
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 700,000 Americans each year.
The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Like any muscle, the heart requires a steady, plentiful blood supply to thrive. Heart attacks happ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Home Remedies for Hives
Strawberries contain a chemical that can cause body cells to release histamine, which helps form hives.
Just about anything can make you break out in hives: Foods such as peanuts or strawberries, drugs such as penicillin or aspirin, vitamin supplements, heat, cold, sunlight, exercise, fever, str... | null | null | null | null | null |
34 Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Like an unannounced visitor who stops by when you're just about to go out, or the annoying caller who won't let you off the phone, irritable bowel syndrome -- also called spastic colon and mucous colitis or IBS -- comes calling whenever and wherever it likes. In fact, as ma... | null | null | null | null | null |
15 Home Remedies for Knee Pain
We bend them, kneel on them, run and jump on them daily, yet few of us give them a second thought. Knees. They're one of the most complex -- and most injury-prone -- joints in your body. Why? Blame the knee's design. Unlike the more stable hip joint, which is a ball in a deeply-cushioned ... | null | null | null | null | null |
22 Home Remedies for Laryngitis
Symptoms of laryngitis include sore throat, hoarseness, and a scratchy feeling in the throat. Try these at-home tips to soothe laryngitis symptoms.
Your voice makes you sound more like a frog croaking than a human talking. Chances are, you can figure out the cause -- whether it was all t... | null | null | null | null | null |
18 Home Remedies for Memory Problems
©2007 Publications International, Ltd.Memory loss can have serious consequences.
Some events, and some names and faces, definitely should be forgotten. Embarrassing moments, things you wish you hadn't said or done, are memories you can relegate to the memory trash bin. Purposely for... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Menstrual problems can affect every aspect of your life.
Ah, that time of the month again. It seems as if it rolls around about every other day, doesn't it? When you were young, anticipating your very first period, you were excited by that passage into womanhood. But you didn't an... | null | null | null | null | null |
The nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy were written about as early as 2000 B.C. Unfortunately, the ancient Egyptians didn't have a cure for the condition, either.
More than half of American women will suffer from nausea, vomiting, or both during the first three months (also known as the first trimester) of pregnanc... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Soreness is the body's way of letting you know you've overexerted your muscles.
It was just a pickup game of basketball with the guys, not a marathon. And it felt great to finally get back on the court. But a day and a half later, you can barely move. You're so stiff, it feels lik... | null | null | null | null | null |
Gatorade, which is easy on the stomach and designed to replace electrolytes, can help with nausea.
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We've all been there, and it's no fun. Perhaps it's the 24-hour flu bug, or maybe it was something you ate. Whatever the cause, now you're feeling queasy and sick.
The tips that follow are designed t... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Neck strain can come from poor sleeping habits.
"This job is a pain in the neck" may be more than just a saying. Tension on the job or at home, tasks that require a lot of leaning over a work surface, poor posture, and even a too-soft mattress can cause neck pain and stiffness. Of... | null | null | null | null | null |
11 Home Remedies for Nosebleeds
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and popcorn are high in zinc, which helps maintain the body's blood vessels.
Nosebleeds can run the gamut from a tiny trickle to a big gush. But while it may be disturbing to see blood drip from your otherwise placid n... | null | null | null | null | null |
You wash and style your hair every morning, but within a few short hours, it looks stringy and dirty. You, like millions of others, have oily hair.
But don't get mad at those glands for doing their job. Oil protects your hair shafts from breaking, keeps your scalp in good condition, and gives your hair that nice, healt... | null | null | null | null | null |
26 Home Remedies for Osteoporosis
©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Weight-driven exercises are an important bone-building tool.
More than 28 million Americans are at risk for osteoporosis, and more than 10 million already have been diagnosed with this bone-degenerating disease. Women make up an astounding 80 perc... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. No one really knows why certain women develop PMS.
You've heard the line before. A woman flies off the handle at work or at home and some joker says, "It must be that time of the month."
The remark, of course, ignores the fact that women sometimes have good reason to get upset or ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Using a moisturizer can prevent dry skin and make living with psoriasis a little easier.
Imagine having an unwanted guest show up on your doorstep. No one knows who invited him, and no one really wants him there. He's one of the most annoying people you've ever met. And his personality is so abrasive, you're embarrasse... | null | null | null | null | null |
12 Home Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Moderate exercise often helps, although excessive exercise can aggravate restless leg symptoms.
It's bad enough when you can't get to sleep and you just lie there, staring at the ceiling. But people who suffer from restless legs syndrome... | null | null | null | null | null |
5 Home Remedies for Sensitive Teeth
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Fight sensitive teeth by brushing at least twice a day with a soft-bristled brush.
You take a drink of iced tea, bite down on a candy bar, or slurp some hot soup and the electric stinging sensation in one or more of your teeth sends you flying o... | null | null | null | null | null |
According to legend, Albert Einstein came up with some of his best ideas while shaving. But for many men, this morning ritual is hardly a relaxing, contemplative experience. Instead, shaving is a frustrating endeavor that leaves their skin feeling scraped raw, smarting from razor burn, and speckled with nicks. What goo... | null | null | null | null | null |
9 Home Remedies for Side Pain
You're running along your usual path at a steady clip when suddenly you're gripped with a sharp pain in your side. With each breath, the pain becomes more intense, and you're forced to stop. Looks like you've been temporarily sidelined by side stitch.
No one is actually sure what causes si... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Sinusitis causes nasal passages to swell and become irritated. This is typically followed by a headache that ranges in severity.
Like it or not, your nose is an immeasurably valuable part of your anatomy. On the outside, it serves to hold your sunglasses in the vicinity of your ey... | null | null | null | null | null |
27 Home Remedies for Stress
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Take a deep breath, and relax. Try various relaxation techniques to eliminate some of the stress you feel.
Stress. We all know what that's about, don't we? The traffic in your life is jamming up. Everything is fast-paced, high-pressured, loaded with res... | null | null | null | null | null |
6 Home Remedies for Styes
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. To avoid getting another sty, remove eye makeup diligently and don't share your makeup with others.
It's just a tiny red bump at the root of an eyelash, but a sty can be mighty uncomfortable -- and mighty unsightly.
A sty occurs when a gland at the root o... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Avoid swimmer's ear by only swimming in clean water and shaking any water out of your ear after a dip.
The water, the sun, plenty of swimming and splashing around -- to many people, these are the ingredients for a perfect summer day spent by the pool or at the beach. Add a painful... | null | null | null | null | null |
32 Home Remedies for Tartar and Plaque
Keep your smile shiny and bright by getting a handle on tartar and plaque.
We all know that we should rid our teeth of tartar and plaque using either conventional methods or home remedies, but exactly what roles do tartar and plaque play in our oral health?
For starters, let's def... | null | null | null | null | null |
8 Home Remedies for Whiter Teeth
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Coffee, tea, and cola are notorious for leaving stains on your pearly whites.
Pearly whites gone dingy are one of the most common complaints dentists hear from their patients. But what causes stained teeth?
Tobacco -- whether it's smoked or chewed ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Uses for Salt: Medical Treatments
Sore throats, toothaches, postnasal drip, bee stings, mosquito bites, painful gums, poison ivy, and poison oak are some of the ailments for which salt has been prescribed. Modern science doesn't endorse all of the traditional uses of salt, but this article offers a picture of the seemi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Everybody handles excess stress differently. Some people develop an ulcer, some people develop high blood pressure, and some people grind or clench their teeth.
Stress, it's now believed, is the major cause of grinding and clenching your teeth, say dental researchers. In the past, a malocclusion (the way your teeth fit... | null | null | null | null | null |
Of all the health problems that can plague us, those involving our teeth are probably the most preventable. A few simple habits that most of us learned as children are pretty much all you need to maintain good oral hygiene.
However, just because we learned these habits as children doesn't mean we remember them today, a... | null | null | null | null | null |
What makes your arms, legs and feet fall asleep?
A limb that's fallen asleep can feel like dead weight. Test your knowledge of the body with the Human Body Quiz.
This is definitely a strange sensation -- you get up out of your seat, and all you feel from one foot is an uncomfortable tingling. Or you wake up in the midd... | null | null | null | null | null |
Are all blood types needed for for donation?
A blood group or blood type is based on the presence or absence of two proteins (A, B) on the surface of red blood cells. Because two proteins are involved, there are four possible combinations or blood types (ABO groups):
Type A - Only the A protein is present.
Type B - Onl... | null | null | null | null | null |
Eyebrows provide more than just added expression to your face. See a list of 16 Unusual Facts about the Human Body to learn more.
Eyebrows are a very significant aspect of our appearance. They are one of the most distinctive features that make up our faces, and we pay a lot of attention to them. We think of some types ... | null | null | null | null | null |
By: Ann Meeker-O'Connell & Jennifer Sellers
Sudden cardiopulmonary arrest is the leading cause of death for all adults.
You're playing your usual weekend pickup basketball game with friends. Without warning, one of your teammates suddenly crumples to the ground. You scream out his name, but there's no response. His fac... | null | null | null | null | null |
Bariatrician
Bariatricians practice in a relatively new field of medicine that has become popular because of the public's keen interest in the problems of being overweight.
Bariatricians have been making advances in what is known about being overweight and how to treat it. Bariatric surgeons can perform procedures that... | null | null | null | null | null |
Dentists are concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and malformations of the teeth, mouth, and jaws. Most people select a dentist with a general practice who can provide routine dental care and, if necessary, can recommend a dental specialist for those conditions needing special... | null | null | null | null | null |
Podiatrists specialize in the feet.
Podiatrists treat diseases and injuries of the feet. (Only somewhat recently have all the states recognized podiatry as a legitimate healing field.)
Podiatrists have degrees in podiatric medicine but not M.D. degrees, and they have not attended medical school. Many podiatrists have j... | null | null | null | null | null |
Surgeons use surgical operations to treat disease, injury, or deformity. They go into the human body by way of incisions through the skin and sometimes muscles to alter, correct, remove, or replace the offending organ or tissue. The various surgical specialists include:
General surgeon (including surgery of the abdomen... | null | null | null | null | null |
By: Lacy Perry
Certain painkillers are more effective at combating a hangover than others. For instance, Excedrin can be helpful for a headache because it combines acetaminophen for the pain and caffeine to reduce the size of the pounding blood vessels; however, prolonged combination of alcohol and acetaminophen has be... | null | null | null | null | null |
A prenatal exercise program can provide health benefits to you and your baby. See more pictures of staying healthy.
Exercises that you do during pregnancy don't have to be substantially different from the exercise you normally do to maintain and improve your fitness. But there are some general guidelines for exercise d... | null | null | null | null | null |
Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Sunburn can be harmful to your skin. See more pictures of getting beautiful skin.
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If you have been inside all winter and then go sit out in the sun on a bright spring day, it is very easy to get sunburned. Over the course of several hours, exposed skin tur... | null | null | null | null | null |
Most liquid soaps in America are now antibacterial.
It seems like everything is "antibacterial" these days. About 75 percent of liquid soaps currently on shelves in American grocery stores display that word on their labels, and we are constantly adding new antibacterial products to our cleansing arsenals. So are we cle... | null | null | null | null | null |
Skin Problems Image Gallery Do you know what is happening under your skin when you have an itch? See more pictures of skin problems.
The average human body is covered by about 20 square feet (2 square meters) of skin. Skin is the only organ that is constantly exposed to potential irritation. And, with so many things co... | null | null | null | null | null |
Four out of five people between the ages of twelve and twenty-five have acne, making it the most commonly diagnosed skin condition. In spite of its prevalence, there are a lot of misconceptions about how acne works and about how to treat it.
See more getting beautiful skin pictures.
Acne forms inside a person's pores. ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Why can a trained athlete run a marathon, but a couch potato cannot run half a mile?
Marathons require strength, power, and endurance.
If you are out of shape, you know it. Even climbing a flight of stairs can leave you out of breath! If you haven't been exercising regularly, even a little exercise, like going up steps... | null | null | null | null | null |
Electrolyte is a "medical/scientific" term for salts, specifically ions. The term electrolyte means that this ion is electrically-charged and moves to either a negative (cathode) or positive (anode) electrode:
ions that move to the cathode (cations) are positively charged
ions that move to the anode (anions) are negati... | null | null | null | null | null |
Your body can produce a half gallon of sweat every hour in a hot environment.
Summer temperatures in the United States can climb above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), making heat stroke a big problem. Heat stroke can be fatal in many cases because it happens so quickly -- there is not much time to reac... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lo-carbing Basics
Low-carb diets have been a trend for the past several years. See more weight loss tips pictures.
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You hear about low-carb diets everywhere -- there's the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Hampton's Diet and the 30-day Low-carb Diet Solution. All sorts of people ar... | null | null | null | null | null |
Why does the weight come back so quickly once I stop dieting?
The best way to maintain your weight after a diet is to exercise. Read Consumer Guide's elliptical machine reviews to find the right model for a low-impact, fat-burning workout.
In How Dieting Works, you found out about the effect calories have on your body.... | null | null | null | null | null |
When your body is not given fuel in the form of carbohydrates, it uses fuel in other ways. So, let's say you've just started following the Atkins plan and are consuming a modest 20 grams of carbohydrates or less. Here is what's happening inside your body:
On the contrary, a low-carbohydrate diet allows your body to rel... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
By: Jennifer Walker-Journey | Sep 8, 2022
Almost all living creatures have muscus Tatevosian Yana/Shutterstock
Snot. It's not the most appetizing subject. It would probably disturb you to know that you swallow down loads of it in a day — even on your healthiest of days. That slim... | null | null | null | null | null |
Grief is a powerful emotion that's tied up with loss, loneliness, guilt and other feelings that can be suddenly overwhelming at times. johnhain/Needpix
On a recent gray, drizzly afternoon, I found myself with a McMansion-size case of cabin fever and a hankering for the wind in my hair, regardless of the weather. Corona... | null | null | null | null | null |
Human Perception
Why Is the Term 'Gaslighting' So Popular Now ─ and So Misused?
By: Alia Hoyt | Sep 14, 2022
Gaslighters often use expressions like these as ways to get their victims to feel they have overreacted. Ariya J/Shutterstock
New York-based political commentator Irina Tsukerman often debates other people in a ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Diseases & Conditions
Cardiovascular Conditions
What's my target heart rate?
By: Bobbie Hasselbring
To tell what intensity you are exercising at, you can compare your actual heart rate during exercise to your target heart rate. Your heart rate is your number of heartbeats per minute. Your target heart rate is the rate ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Nail Care Tips
10 Steps to Do Your Own Pedicure
By: Kim Williamson
DIY pedicures are great for girls' night in.
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Each year when winter ends, the warm weather rituals begin -- planting new flowers, buying spring clothes, getting outdoors. Among these time-honored traditions is th... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Richard Simmons Diet for Seniors
Richard Simmons is hard to miss, so chances are you've heard about or seen him even if you weren't thinking about losing weight. He's been the star of several television shows, infomercials, and videos, and he has written an autobiography. For some, his explosive enthusiasm is hard ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Joints
By: Tom Scheve
Still want to be this spry in your sunset years? Protect your joints. See more pictures of healthy aging.
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Joints are the places in our bodies where bones meet. They roll, glide, rotate or bend like a simple hinge to let you run, jump and do... | null | null | null | null | null |
6 Handy Uses for Witch Hazel
By: Melanie Radzicki McManus | Sep 30, 2022
The witch hazel plant has bright yellow flowers and can grow as tall as 20 feet. billysfam/Shutterstock
Pretty much everything about witch hazel is unusual, from its name to its blooming season to its varied uses. Witch hazel is a tall, roundish s... | null | null | null | null | null |
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
By: Hiroshi Asahara & Ryo Nakamichi | Oct 3, 2022
A variant of the Piezo1 protein may boost the strength of the tendons that keep us moving, enhancing motor function and athletic ability. sportpoint/Shutterstock
The ability to move is an essential part o... | null | null | null | null | null |
10 Home Remedies for Dry Hair
By: Editors of Consumer Guide
Dry hair can result from external factors, such as exposure to harsh chemicals, or from internal causes, such as an illness. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images
Oily hair is a drag, but dry hair is no picnic, either. Dry hair is dull hair, and it looks the same after y... | null | null | null | null | null |
Studies have consistently linked nuts to a lower risk of heart disease. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images
The first line of defense against too much blood cholesterol is a diet that is rich in foods that lower cholesterol. A healthy diet should include plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fiber, and be low in sat... | null | null | null | null | null |
Have you ever wondered why so many men remove their facial hair every day? Flashpop / Getty Images
I don't know about you, but every morning I shave. It's a ritual -- shower, comb hair, shave, brush teeth, dress.
Showering is easy to understand. If you don't shower, you start to stink. Combing the hair is easy to under... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Straight Razor
Leather strop
All images courtesy Amazon
In order to shave, you need a sharp knife of some sort to do the shaving. Although you can use an ordinary knife to do the job (see, for example, the movies Tarzan and Dances with Wolves, among others), the best knife for the job is a straight razor.
(See H... | null | null | null | null | null |
Gillette's Safety Razor
Image courtesy U.S. Patent Office
In order to make shaving safe, comfortable and easy, someone would have to completely re-conceptualize the shaving tool. That someone turned out to be a man named King Gillette.
Gillette's idea was brilliant in its simplicity. His goal was to create a small, ine... | null | null | null | null | null |
Twin Blades and Beyond
Learn about shaving technology.
For 40 years, shaving technology stayed about the same. Sure, electric razors got a bit more sophisticated (and much more popular, thanks to men's apparently in-born love of electric gadgets and the appearance of electric razors in many popular movies). The injec... | null | null | null | null | null |
Shaving Products
Classic shaving technology.
Before leaving the topic of shaving, we should say something about lather and shaving products. Wet shaving would be much more difficult if it weren't for some kind of lather to lubricate the whole process.
Originally (and still today for many people) the lubricant was soap.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Image courtesy Brandon Blinkenberg, Stock.xchng
Have you ever looked at shaving cream after it comes out of the can? This is lather. The foam is almost structural in its density and strength. Kids love playing with it because it is very nearly moldable, like a very lightweight foamed plastic. It is nothing like the lat... | null | null | null | null | null |
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