Month: April 2010

GERD

Acid Reflux Disease commonly called ‘heart burn’, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.   It’s annoying and painful.

10 Tips to Minimizing a Plus Size Body Type

A plus size physique is no longer left out of the ever-changing world of fashion. Curvy women haven”t always had the opportunity to shop from the same trendy clothes as smaller ladies. Luckily, plus size clothing has taken a turn for the better. To that end, there are a few tips to help in the […]

Antihistamines and How They Work

The best way to explain what an antihistamine is and what it does is to actually break the word down.   Antihistamine is composed of two words, anti and histamine.   Anti means to be against something or act against something.   Which leaves us with what histamine is.   Histamine is something that your […]

Alcohol Depression: The bottle may be increasing the Depression

Alcohol depression is very grave and should not be one”s state of living, however just how one can overcome this form of depression could be quite challenging as two factors are being addressed here: a substance abuse and an emotional disturbance.

The Aging Workforce

The baby boomer population continues to age, heading towards retirement.   Admittedly a large contingent of the workforce, baby boomers have managed to change the face of the workplace through innovations and technology.   Today they are beginning to face the years before retirement.   Business executives are aware of the approaching exodus of workers, […]

Badminton – The Sport Everyone Loves

It”s fast! It”s fun! It”s so easy to learn that even five-year-olds can delight in playing it. More than just a game for families, badminton will soar you to the Olympics if you choose to perfect your skill level!

Alcohol and Cancer: Understanding the Connection

Research has shown that risks for cancer increase among men who have two alcoholic drinks a day and women who have one alcoholic drink per day.   While everyone has been widely aware of the fact that smoking cigarettes greatly increase your risk of contracting cancer, there has been very little publicity of the fact […]

Know Your Enemy – Nicotine

Nicotine creates a biochemical reaction in your body that has an immediate effect on your mood, your ability to reason, and your metabolism.   Even if you only smoke a few cigarettes a day, you will feel bad when you try to quit?   The more that you smoke, the higher level of chemical dependency […]

What are the Different Types of Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are psychological and emotional conditions that impact the daily lives of several thousand people each and every day.   They range from feelings of uneasiness to immobilizing bouts of terror.   The study of emotional health and well-being is extensive and includes the study and treatment of anxiety disorders.

Seven Fitness Tips for Improved Physical Health

Today, increasing numbers of people are not getting more and more concerned about their physical health.   Because of the increasing numbers of cases of heart related diseases, diabetes, and obesity, you have the right to be concerned about your physical well-being.   Health benefits and physical appearance are the two main reasons why more […]