Month: September 2009

A stressed man

Top 5 Stressful Situations

Stress is an intrusion on your peaceful existence. All of us strive to have orderly and peaceful lives. We tend to develop well when we get into certain routines. Human beings are all animals. If you have ever owned a dog, you may have observed that the dog thrived very well on routine. You had […]

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Have you felt chronic pain in the outside of your knee? Or maybe you have hip pain. There are several possibilities and one is Iliotibial Band Syndrome, also called ITB.

Got a Phobia? – You are not alone.

A phobia is a fear of a particular thing or situation. It is a fear that is so intense that one suffers anxiety because of it. Anxiety is that sense of dread and/or panic that is felt that causes them to suffer from a variety of physical discomforts including trembling, nausea, difficulty breathing, and a […]

Pink Eye Cause and Diagnosis

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an infection of the outside of the eye and is associated with the characteristic symptoms of swelling, itching, burning and crusting of the eye lashes when awakening from sleep. The symptoms are caused by an infection of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers […]

Women’s Body Building Gaining Popularity

The images conjured up when you mention women’s body building is often flawed. When we speak of women’s body building, we’re not talking about beefed up women with huge muscles that resemble their male counterparts. No, women’s body building is much more than that.

How to Fight Painkiller Addiction

Every day, millions of people around the world are secretly battling a serious addiction to painkillers. They are very often not the type of people you would normally associate with having a serious drug dependency, and the battle they have to come off of these drugs is tremendous. It can be a vicious cycle, wondering […]

No Dumb Weights Here: The Top Ten Dumbbell Exercises

You may feel fit and trim, but you’re pretty sure that some parts of your body are less fit than the rest. For instance, although you feel strong, you may think your arms too large, too flabby, or lacking in tone. Although you know you can walk ten miles without breaking a sweat, you may […]

Homemade Skin Care Alternatives

Skin care is a daily routine for most women and men. Options for skin care products include over the counter, specialty shops and homemade remedies. Over the counter products can contain chemicals that have a negative effect on our health, especially when we can only afford products from the drug store.

Diet Tips You Can Use Right Away

Do you need some simple reminders to kick start your way to better health and fitness? Then here are some easy tips for you.

Lasik Eye Surgery Basics

Lasik eye surgery is a surgical procedure that can correct a person’s vision. When an individual has Lasik surgery they will no longer have to depend on glasses or contact lenses.