Archive for December 2014

Intestinal worms can affect the body in a variety of ways, causing everything from muscle pain to anemia. There are many different kinds of worms and knowing what kind of infestation you have as well as treating it correctly will help you avoid being afflicted again. The most common kinds of intestinal worms or parasites are pinworms, roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Keep in mind that you are far more likely to be treated correctly if you are diagnosed by a doctor as opposed to self-diagnosis, so don’t be afraid to get checked out.

Hypertension, also known as high-blood pressure, is when the blood pumps through narrowed arteries. This causes the heart to work harder and can lead to a heart attack or stroke if left untreated. Some people can go for years with uncontrolled hypertension. For this reason, regular blood-pressure monitoring is a good idea. Certain prescription medications are used to treat hypertension but can have adverse side effects. Fortunately, there are ways to treat hypertension without drugs.

Hair goes through three growing cycles. They are called the anagen, catagen and telogen phase. The anagen phase is when the hair is actively growing. The catagen phase is when growth has stopped and the telogen phase is when the hair falls out and new hair starts to grow again. It just so happens that some people don’t grow their hair back as fast during these phases and in some cases, not at all. This is especially seen as you age. In these situations, there are ways to stimulate the process along by adding some key nutrients to the diet and eliminating some bad nutrients from the diet.

Women take menstruation as a matter of course, although it’s an unpleasant and usually painful part of life. Knowing the process your body goes through during this cycle may give you new respect for your body’s ability and flexibility. At birth a girl’s body contains approximately 450,000 eggs, more than she’ll ever need for her entire life. When a girl reaches puberty, the cycle of releasing these eggs begins.

Using a menstrual cycle calculator will help you to learn more about your body and also to predict when you are most fertile. This information can help you to either avoid or encourage pregnancy. Additionally, knowing when to expect your next period might be helpful in making other decisions, as well–like when to schedule a vacation so that it will not coincide with your period.

Asthma is defined as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airway” that causes regular coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and a tight feeling in the chest. The symptoms come and go, so you may not know for certain if you have asthma or not. As with most medical conditions, early detection is the best first step.

Hobbies are an activity that can take us out of the doldrums of daily life. Whether it is golf, home decorating or knitting, hobbies are something to do outside of work and obligations. If you are experiencing a loss of interest in hobbies, there can be something going on. One symptom of depression is a lack of interest in hobbies and daily activities. It may be that it is time to learn something new or get yourself excited again.

Many dancers find that stretching the muscles and ligaments in their legs will help them achieve a higher kick. Many martial artists and sportsmen find that a higher kick often gives them an edge over their competitors. While it may take time to achieve this goal, stretches will certainly help increase flexibility.