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- 5 Health Problems Caused by a Sedentary Lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Amelia GrantWith the advantage of modern technologies, a huge number of people switched to sedentary work. This can feel a lot better than spending the whole day on your feet. But, like many pleasant things, motionless pastime on a chair has many negative consequences. 1. Weight gain Movement helps your ...
Views: 18 - 6 Alarming Signs That Your Periods Are Abnormal - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Amelia GrantMany women all over the world struggle with abnormal periods. Some women can have heavy blood flow while others experience severe cramping. The normal menstrual cycle can range from 21 days to 35 days and the periods usually last from three to seven days. If you have noticed that your periods ...
Views: 65 - 4 Causes of Constant Back Pain on Only One Side - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Amelia GrantAbout 80% of the people in the U.S. will experience back pain in their lifetime, according to the American Chiropractic Association. The pain on one side of the back doesn’t always mean this pain is related to your spine. The pain can occur suddenly, as a sharp stitch on the left side of your ...
Views: 80 - 14 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Melatonin You Might Not Know - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Amelia GrantMelatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs in your body. It’s responsible for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. Melatonin is also called the “sleep hormone”. Melatonin levels increase in your body during the latter part of the day. Melatonin is also found in many plants and protects ...
Views: 83 - 10 Ways Your Body May Be Ruining Itself - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Amelia GrantThe army of white blood cells in your veins works hard to fight viruses and bacteria. They maintain your health all year round, fighting viral infections. They are your best protectors until they aren’t turning against you. Sometimes, instead of fighting bacteria, these antibodies start ...
Views: 141 - 6 Alarming Signs That Your Periods Are Abnormal - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from Amelia GrantMost women consider periods as an unpleasant time that can interfere with certain plans and activities. However, while mild pain and discomfort during menstruation can be considered normal, you may experience strange and even undesirable symptoms that can make you stain in bed. You should ...
Views: 132 - Everything You Should Know About Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2020 from Amelia GrantEndometriosis is a quite dangerous condition that affects a great number of women. It is considered one of the most common causes of heavy periods. Moreover, advanced endometriosis can lead to infertility. In this article, we gathered everything you should know about endometriosis. What is ...
Views: 153(1 vote) - 8 Ways That Will Help You Support Your Skin Elasticity Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from Amelia GrantSkin’s elasticity is one of the most important ways to achieve ideal skin complexion. Unfortunately, in your 20s, skin elasticity reduces since elastin and collagen gradually drop. This is due to the fact that the production of collagen declines while its breakdown increases. After menopause, ...
Views: 98 - 5 Commonly Asked Questions About Baby Teeth - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Amelia GrantParents are often worried when their child has no teeth for a long time. This anxiety doesn’t go away when baby teeth appear. Are there too few teeth or, conversely, too many? We collected the most important questions about the transition from milk teeth to permanent ones, as well as possible ...
Views: 121 - 8 Home Remedies for Severe Menstrual Cramps - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Amelia GrantDespite the fact that pain during periods is a quite common issue, some women experience unbearable cramps that can’t be eased with OTC painkillers. In this case, it is essential to look for other ways to cope with painful periods. Women with dysmenorrhea (pain during periods)may also ...
Views: 165 - 6 Things You Need to Know Before Sleeve Gastrectomy - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Amelia GrantSleeve gastrectomy is one of the methods of bariatric surgery. This surgery decreases the size of the stomach. The purpose of the procedure is to limit your intake of food by narrowing the upper gastrointestinal tract. The surgery is performed if conservative treatments are ineffective and your ...
Views: 144(1 vote) - 6 Important Thing You Need to Consider Before Turning Back Your Employees in the Office - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Amelia GrantThe pandemic changed our lives. While some business owners stop the work process others transfer their employees on remote work. However, authorities gradually remove restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, many business owners are considering returning their employees to ...
Views: 139 - 5 Terrible Habits That Damage Your Teeth - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Amelia GrantIt is very important to maintain the health of the oral cavity. Teeth perform crucial functions in our lives. However, there are many people who take care of their teeth and practice good oral hygiene but still experience dental problems. While some of them have certain diseases that affect ...
Views: 147 - How Does Sparkling Water Affect Your Body? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Amelia GrantMost people drink sparkling water thinking it’s a healthier alternative to soda and a more interesting way to consume water. But did you know sparkling water can actually have negative effects on your health? Some researches are sure that sparkling water can lead to calcium loss in bones, tooth ...
Views: 233 - 5 Finest Tips to Find a Plastic Surgeon You Can Trust - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Amelia GrantPeople often try to improve their appearance. It can be done through diets, sport, clothes or surgery. The number of women and men who undergo plastic surgery increases every year. More and more people join the aesthetic game every year. To be satisfied with the result you should be extra ...
Views: 182 - 6 Incredible Facts Your Feet Can Tell About Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2020 from Amelia GrantOne morning you wake up and see that your legs are swollen or red. If this situation is familiar to you, you should know that any changes in feet shape or smell can be caused by a certain underlying disease. That’s why it is important to notice such signs and discuss them with your foot doctor. ...
Views: 309 - 6 Main Things to Know About Rhinoplasty - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2020 from Amelia GrantRhinoplasty is also known as a nose job. This is a procedure, which involves sculpting the shape of your nose internally for breathing. It can be also done for cosmetic purposes in order to change the shape of the nose. The main goal of this process is to achieve a natural look of the nose, ...
Views: 142 - 5 Natural Boosters for Brain Function - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Amelia GrantThe brain, like any other organ in our body, needs food. Intense brain activity increases energy expenditure. It would seem that you need to eat more sweets but excessively high blood sugar levels are as bad as low sugar levels. Blood sugar spikes don’t help the brain to work efficiently, ...
Views: 203 - Why Do I Feel Pelvic Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2019 from Amelia GrantPelvic pain is a fairly common occurrence. It can be harmless and quickly pass by itself but sometimes pelvic pain can be dangerous. Call an ambulance immediately if: - You feel severe pain which doesn’t stop - You feel sharp, piercing pain which fades if you lie on your back - Pelvic ...
Views: 259 - 5 Unusual Facts About Pain That Most People Don’t Know - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2019 from Amelia GrantEveryone experiences pain without exception. Someone more often and someone less. The feeling of pain is very individual and the same effect in two people causes a different reaction. Someone faints from a regular injection and someone like the American runner Manteo Mitchell continues running a ...
Views: 234 - Plaque on the Tongue: What It Means and How to Get Rid of It - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Amelia GrantPlaque on the tongue may be a consequence of certain diseases developing in the human body. This was reported by researchers from the University of Cambridge. According to scientists, plaque is harmless and does not carry any danger, but can increase bad breath and signal diseases of the body. ...
Views: 322 - 4 Questions About Oral Health to Ask Your Dentist - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2019 from Amelia GrantThe health of our teeth and the oral cavity as a whole is a very important factor for overall well-being. But most of us are very afraid of dentists and avoid even consulting them. If you are one of them, then this article will be useful to you. We have collected four questions that you may have ...
Views: 259 - Important Things to Know About the Colposcopy Procedure - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2019 from Amelia GrantColposcopy is a diagnostic procedure that a doctor can perform in order to examine the vagina, vulva, and cervix for growth, cell changes, and inflammation. A colposcope is an illuminated magnifying instrument that is used to reach problematic areas and provide a better view. A colposcopy may be ...
Views: 250 - 7 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Gnawing Ice - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from Amelia GrantConsuming ice may seem harmless, but when it becomes an obsessive habit, you can cause serious injury to yourself. The obsessive chewing of ice is called pagophagia, it is a modification of an eating disorder in which a person wants non-food objects (for example, hair, glue, dirt and so on). ...
Views: 268 - 4 Signs That You Shouldn't Neglect Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Amelia GrantIf you spend all day at the computer and lower your shoulders when eating, you are probably familiar with the dull and aching back pain. American Chiropractic Association claims that almost 80 percent of people experience back pain at some point in their lives. And the Centers for Disease ...
Views: 345 - 5 Most Addictive Substances - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from Amelia GrantSome of these substances are very common and even legal all over the world. But all these substances are very dangerous and addictive for people. If you want to find out what these substances are and how they affect your body and brain, you should read this article. Let’s go. 1. ...
Views: 1631 - 7 Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency Which Everyone Should Know - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Amelia GrantVitamin D is often associated with the growth of a child. Yes, this vitamin is extremely important for the development of the body and bone strength. But vitamin D is not only important for children but also for adults. It performs many other vital functions. Let’s review what will happen to the ...
Views: 314 - 5 Unexpected Risk Factors for Varicose - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from Amelia GrantVaricose is the abnormal widening of veins on the lower limbs. There are plenty of reasons for its development. High heels that many women love to wear, hormonal issues, uncomfortable work conditions that require sitting or standing for a long time, birth control pills… In many cases, an ...
Views: 299 - 5 Things About Which You Can’t Lie to the Doctor - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2019 from Amelia GrantIn conversations with our mother or doctor, we can embellish some things about our lifestyle. The doctor always asks a bunch of questions, and most of them are unpleasant. In response, sometimes we lie and only make things worse for ourselves. In some cases, patients do not aim to lie to the ...
Views: 855 - What to Do If Your Muscles Hurt After Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Amelia GrantDuring training with a serious physical load, the muscle fibers are damaged. Microtraumas cause inflammation, which reaches its peak 24–72 hours after the workout, depending on the severity of the damage. In addition, muscle pain results from the accumulation of metabolic products. These ...
Views: 276 - Top 7 Best Foods for Improving Your Smile - by Submitted on May 20, 2019 from Amelia GrantThe health of your teeth and gums can affect the condition of the whole body and we aren’t exaggerating. We advise you to keep them in excellent shape and rationally plan your diet with a high content of calcium. Here are some of the best products that will help you consume more calcium and ...
Views: 260 - Glass Doors In a Home of Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 15, 2019 from Amelia GrantYour home is your fortress, they say. It’s more than a place - it’s your personal space, your comfort zone, and your everything. Of course, when we try to create a home from our dreams, we inevitably make it based on our personality, tastes, and inner vision of comfort. Every little detail in ...
Views: 367 - The Best Diet for Hair Growth: Eggs, Fish and Something Else - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Amelia GrantA properly chosen shampoo, a hair mask once a week, refusal to blow-dry and gentle combing are all important components of hair beauty. But in order for the curls to be strong, shiny and grow faster, it is equally important to fill the diet with certain foods. According to the American ...
Views: 314 - 11 Signs of Heart Diseases Which You Shouldn’t Ignore - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Amelia GrantCardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death among people throughout the world. The main danger of these diseases is that they may be symptomless. And sometimes it’s hard to indicate any sign of heart diseases. Here is a list of symptoms that may be signs of heart problems: ...
Views: 542 - 3 Ways Your Gynecologist Can Boost Your Sex Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Amelia GrantLow libido, discomfort or pain during sex that prevents you from getting an orgasm, vaginal dryness for no apparent reason: When we experience problems that affect our sex life, you probably turn to Dr. Google or your friends for advice. Sure they may help you, but you’re forgetting the one ...
Views: 547 - Teeth Sensitivity Causes and Treatment Methods - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Amelia GrantIf your teeth are currently sensitive to cold but you don’t know the cause of this problem, this article will shine some light on your issue. Many people with teeth sensitivity avoid cold drinks because they know it will make their teeth hurt. This condition has a few different possible causes ...
Views: 393 - How to Treat Neck Spasms at Home - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2019 from Amelia GrantA muscle spasm is an unintentional tightening of muscles in a given body part. These spasms often cause intense pain. This pain can remain for a while after the muscle relaxes and the spasm recedes. Spasms can occur anywhere in your body, including the neck. Neck spasm symptoms When people ...
Views: 576 - 8 Modern Home Improvements That Add Value to Your House - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Amelia GrantAre you trying to sell your house and looking for ways to raise the resale value? Or are you simply trying to decide which home improvements will give the biggest bang for the buck? Regardless of your reasons, there are simple improvements you can make to your house that will add value. Here is ...
Views: 371 - Nabothian Cyst - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Amelia GrantNabothian cysts are small cysts that form on the surface of your cervix. The cervix connects your uterus to your vagina, also known as the cervical canal. These cysts are filled with mucus that gets secreted by the cervical glands. Sometimes the tiny bumps are called mucinous retention cysts, ...
Views: 901 - Osteosarcoma - Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Amelia GrantRisk factors There are some factors that can increase the chance of being diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Different than in adults, conditions usually have risk factors that are beyond one's control, such as age, height or gender. While risk factors like smoking or healthy body weight can be ...
Views: 403 - How To Get the Most Money When Selling Your Car - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2018 from Amelia GrantAre you planning on selling your car and worried if you will be able to get the top price for it? It can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you get the most money for your car and not get ripped off. Follow our six easy steps and you might just get more money ...
Views: 498 - The Benefits of Straightening Up Your Smile - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Amelia GrantHave you noticed an increasing number of people seem to have straighter smiles? You’re not imagining things as dental braces are no longer just for children. These days, more people are choosing to have orthodontic treatment as adults, largely because of the introduction of newer and far less ...
Views: 450 - How to Get a Great Smile Makeover - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Amelia GrantDeciding to have a smile makeover should be exciting and something to look forward to. But it’s important to put a little thought into what you’d like to accomplish, and you must consider which dentist will be best for the work required. Deciding How You’d like to Change Your Smile You ...
Views: 472 - Best Treatment for Acne Scars - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Amelia GrantWhat causes acne? Acne is a serious, sensitive skin condition that can affect almost anyone at any age. Its main causes are clogged hair follicles due to excess oil production or excess deposition of dead cells that leads to blocking of the pores. These deposits are good foods for bacteria, ...
Views: 499 - How to Deal with Fertility Problems Related to Endometriosis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Amelia GrantEndometriosis is a condition where parts of the womb end up in different places of the body instead of being shed during the menstrual bleed, as it happens during a healthy cycle. Not only is it a painful condition, it can also cause infertility in 2 out of 5 affected women. During a normal ...
Views: 482 - Anti-Aging Conditions Treatable with Lasers - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2018 from Amelia GrantAging is a natural process that gives a lot of people sleepless nights. Not that it’s bad but rather because it erodes the youthful look we once used to have. Fortunately, the advancement in technology and increase in professional expertise have made aging a normal life process. There are no ...
Views: 633 - How to Cope with a Teething Toddler - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Amelia GrantIt can be quite exciting when your baby receives their very first tooth, but unfortunately, teething can cause quite a bit of pain. What makes it harder still is that the teething stage can take a long time to complete, as your child will be getting new teeth for several years to come. The ...
Views: 725 - Benefits of Installing Glass Office Partitions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Amelia GrantThere has been conflicting opinions regarding glass office partitions. Some office managers feel they achieve a better efficiency by segregating their teams in order to avoid distractions and disturbances, while others believe that a lively, open and interactive atmosphere is better for ...
Views: 452 - What Is a Tax Levy? Understand the Types, Process, and Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2018 from Amelia GrantWhat is a Tax Levy? A tax levy is when the IRS takes your assets or property to pay for your outstanding tax bill. This happens if you fail to pay your tax debt or at least set up some payment agreement with the IRS. It is the most strongest collection method used by the IRS and this collection ...
Views: 530 - How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Ease Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Amelia GrantChronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months and is different from the normal kind of pain that everybody feels from time to time when they pull a muscle or cut a finger. A person experiencing chronic pain has to endure the discomfort for months or even years after an injury ...
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