Having a swimming pool for your entire family is important as it provides them with a place to relax, recreate and do a healthy exercise. A swimming pool allows you to engage in a variety of possibilities that would…
What’s In Your Water?
Water is an essential part of our survival. One of the things we learned in science class is that the human body is comprised of 70% water. Health advisers tell us that drinking at least 8 glasses of water a…
Calcium is not synonymous to Milk
When asked for a source of calcium, milk is almost always the first thing that comes to mind. More often than not, dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese are the only Calcium sources recognized by many. What most…
There’s No Hay in Hay Fever
Hay and fever really have nothing much to do with Hay Fever which is actually the most common form of allergic rhinitis. Seasonal rhinitis, the more apt term for hay fever, is mainly caused by pollen from trees, weeds and grasses. …
Horseback Riding as a Sport
Horses are very popular among kids. It’s one of the animals that they learn about in picture books and trips to the zoo. Cowboy wannabes naturally would want to have a horse of their own. For people who live in…
Ward Off Warts and Keep Your Charm
In a society where people value physical appearance, even the most harmless skin problem is a cause for concern. I’m talking about the skin growth caused by a virus called human papillomavirus or warts. These are small, fleshy and grainy…
Fast Facts About Smoking and Why You Should Stop Now
Smoking is a bad habit and all people, smoker or not, knows that for a fact. The addictive effects of nicotine in a human being lead to various types of strokes, heart attacks and cancers. So quitting now is must….
Cut The Cramps From Your Workouts
We don’t have to be runners or athletes to experience cramps. It is a common muscle problem that each one of us has experienced. Cramps are involuntary spasms or contractions in your muscles that lasts from a few seconds to…
A Healthy Liver for a Healthy Life
Be forewarned that a diet consisting of plenty of fatty foods can lead to liver disease. An unhealthy diet causes the liver to work harder and can damage it beyond repair. Once damaged, diet restrictions have to strictly followed so…
Painful Facts On Rheumatoid Arthritis
Do your hands, feet, and other joints feel tender or become painful after prolonged inactivity? Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints? Do the joints in your hands and feet seem to have thickened? Have your joints become…
Standing for the 2012-2013 #NBAPlayoffs
The NBA is a league where teams can be unstoppable on their quest to becoming NBA champions. Players can take over games, and teams can go on runs that put them in positions to succeed. Some teams standout stronger…
Zap your Zits in a Zip
Acne, pimple or Zits as commonly called by teens is a misfortune that we all had to bear at one point in our lives. If you are blessed with good skin and genetics, it can be as minimal as an occasional…