Monthly archive - September 2014

Is Too Much Hyperactivity a Sign of ADHD in Children?

Is Too Much Hyperactivity a Sign of ADHD in Children?

Hyperactivity means being more active than is usual or desirable. Depending on the cause, hyperactivity has many different characteristics.

Venous Leg Ulcers

Venous Leg Ulcers

The lower extremity is a common place for wounds to occur. Often times, even with treatment, wounds may not heal and can leave wound care experts perplexed. There are a variety of reasons as to why a wound may not heal, an example of which includes improper functioning of the deep veins in the legs.

Sleep, Health and Weight: How Are They Connected?

Sleep, Health and Weight: How Are They Connected?

Being busy can make it difficult to get enough sleep, but getting too little sleep may have serious consequences. Sleep deprivation affects hormones, appetite, insulin sensitivity, weight and health.

Why I Love Cold Showers

Why I Love Cold Showers

The reasons why I love cold showers. Maybe after reading this you'll give them a try!

Strength Training – The Whys and Wherefores

Strength Training – The Whys and Wherefores

Because of the physically demanding nature of sport, functional strength training is a vital component in your training. Not only do you need to be physically strong enough to execute the skills and techniques effectively and for extended periods of time, you need to be able to execute those techniques with good form without injury or detriment to your performance. Functional strength is defined as the ability to perform normal movements, within normal ranges, with ease.

Speech Therapy Can Help Stroke Victims

Speech Therapy Can Help Stroke Victims

Strokes can be scary experiences for the person who has the stroke and those that care about them. Many times, a stroke will affect one side of the body or one part of the brain and make it difficult for a person to communicate.

How To Prepare For Your Yoga Nidra Class

How To Prepare For Your Yoga Nidra Class

These days, the wellness industry is flourishing as more and more people seek viable solutions that will enable them to lead healthier lives. While there are a plethora of health strategies individuals can implement to accomplish this objective...

5 Symptoms of a Panic Attack

5 Symptoms of a Panic Attack

Firstly, a panic attack should not be considered as a heart attack and refers to a sudden burst of anxiety along with fear. There will be a near death experience as the heart will pound and there will be breathlessness. If left untreated, this can lead to anxiety disorder. However, an early call to the doctor would help the patient deal with the situation properly and take necessary actions from before. The causes of panic attacks are several like depression, social phobia, extreme stress etc. However, irrespective of the cause, this illness is curable. Interestingly, this illness generally occur in adults.

Alternative Treatment Options for Low Back Pain

Alternative Treatment Options for Low Back Pain

Did you know that 80% of the population will suffer from back problems at some point in their lives? In fact, over 30 million Americans suffer from low back pain each year.

3 Reasons to Visit Your Chiropractor

3 Reasons to Visit Your Chiropractor

People of all ages and suffering from various conditions can turn to a chiropractor from a facility. Online search will help a lot to find a reputable chiropractor, here are few ideas for enlightenment when speaking about chiropractor.

EV-D68 and Other Virus Dangers: Why HEPA Filters Offer Better Protection

EV-D68 and Other Virus Dangers: Why HEPA Filters Offer Better Protection

We've been hearing quite a bit about EV-D68 (enterovirus D68). And while this virus strain was first identified in 1962, the number of new illnesses association with the virus have been increasing steadily since then. So far in 2014, there have been 130 confirmed cases of EV-D68 across the U.S. What's alarming about this virus is that it can have polio-like symptoms such as paralysis of the limbs along with

5 Things to Know About Panic Attacks

5 Things to Know About Panic Attacks

Are you suffering from symptoms of anxiety? Too much stress isn't good for health and you need to understand that you need to have a balanced approach in life. Panic attacks can occur anywhere and is often a result of anxiety.

Tips for Radiant Health

Tips for Radiant Health

If you are a parent, have you ever stopped to think about all the issues that face our children today? When you were a child how many kids in your classroom were considered obese? How often did you hear of autism when you were growing up?

What to Expect Before and After Hip Replacement Surgery

What to Expect Before and After Hip Replacement Surgery

Knowing you are about to have hip replacement surgery can be stressful. Learn what to expect before and after the procedure, so you can be prepared.

Where the Mind Enters Into Fitness

Where the Mind Enters Into Fitness

Have you ever experienced those days where your workout or training session seemed more difficult than usual? Have you missed a few sessions and then found it very hard to return to training? Let's identify that wall that stops you and throw some advice your way.

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