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Air purifiers can remove the stuff that causes allergies and infections. If you have allergies and conditions such as cystic fibrosis and a weak immune system, you can consider using an air purifier at home. The benefits are more pronounced when you have children and old people in your home. If you are looking for …

The mindfulness practice of meditation is based on relaxation response techniques. It is a state of deep relaxation in which our breathing, pulse rate, and blood pressure are kept under control. Although practicing mindfulness is linked to complex meditation techniques, it is easier than you think and can be practiced anytime, anywhere. However, it is recommended to put aside a …

AHA is most commonly used for skin conditions such as wrinkles, dry skin, aging skin, or acne. AHAs mean alpha-hydroxy acids. They have become increasingly popular over the last 20 years. In the United States alone, there are over 200 makers of skin care products containing AHAs. AHA is a group of natural acids found in food items. It includes …

Adenoids that appear as small patches are located behind the nose and roof of your mouth. Adenoids that appear as small patches are located behind the nose and roof of your mouth. Unlike your tonsils, adenoids are not easy to locate or see without the help of instruments. Like tonsils, adenoids act like a protective sponge by catching all the …

Sweating is the natural mechanism of the body to regulate its temperature. Sweating is the natural mechanism of the body to regulate its temperature. However, if unusual and excessive sweating occurs for no apparent reason, then it may be a reason for concern. Diaphoresis or excessive sweating is a medical condition. In this condition, you sweat profusely due to any …

Nightshade vegetables Nightshade vegetables are a group of vegetables that belong to the family “Solanaceae.” Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers are nightshade vegetables. Nightshades reportedly worsen arthritis and other health conditions, although there is no solid scientific evidence to validate the claim. We live in the era of fad diets. Today, you hear something is good for you and tomorrow …

Grief is an emotion of loss, it may be a family member, a friend, a recent breakup or divorce, or loss of a job. Grief is an emotion of loss, it may be a family member, a friend, a recent breakup or divorce, or loss of a job. A psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book, On Death and Dying, has …

A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that is used to cleanse the perineum. A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that is used to cleanse the perineum. The perineum is the area between the rectum and the scrotum or vulva. A sitz bath can also provide relief from pain and itching in the genital area. A sitz bath …

Dysarthria means slurred speech. Dysarthria means slurred speech. A pathology that causes difficulty moving the muscles in your mouth and face that control speech often cause dysarthria. Brain damage due to a stroke is the leading cause of dysarthria. Other causes of dysarthria depend on the type of disease. Dysarthria may have its origin in the brain or causes in …

Glute workout The glutes are the strongest and biggest muscle in the buttock area and comprise three separate muscles The glutes are the strongest and biggest muscle in the buttock area and comprise three separate muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. These muscles not only provide shape to your buttocks but are also responsible for various functions …