Long before the development of barrier and hormone-based contraceptives, natural methods were used to prevent pregnancy. Such methods can be quite reliable when used correctly. These methods are often free as they don't require any tools or...
Cholesterol-reducing medications can be highly effective but they can also cause a number of serious side effects. According to MayoClinic.com, these can include muscle pain, possible liver damage, digestive problems, rashes and neurological side...
Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. After an injury has begun to heal, a growth of collagen will form from beneath the skin. Sometimes, the collagen fibers will form thicker than necessary and cause a scar. They are created...
Almost everyone has gallstones. Gallstones are cholesterol deposits that turn into calcium crystals and stick together, forming the gallstones in the gallbladder. Whenever you eat foods with high fats, your body will secrete bile to help...
Made naturally in the body and obtained from the foods you eat, cholesterol is a wax-like substance that provides numerous health benefits, including assisting in hormone production and the manufacture of bile acids to aid fat digestion. The two...
Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches to fit over a new body that has grown too fast. Two components of the skin, elastin and collagen, tear when there is an increase in body weight and they do not have time to adjust. Stretch marks usually...
Cholesterol performs many important functions in the body; it forms cell membranes and helps the body produce hormones and vitamin D. Your liver produces a good amount of it but it is also in many foods. High levels can promote a host of serious...
Everyone's immune system is different. Some people may be very resilient in the face of illness, and suffer less frequent and less serious bouts of illness than others. Many factors can affect your immune system, including genetics and prior...
If untreated, high cholesterol levels leave you at risk for several serious conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Cholesterol consists of two kinds of waxy substances in your bloodstream. The low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, the...
Bed bug infestations are on the rise. Military bug expert Harold Harlan warns that they are hard to eradicate once they infest a space because they are immune to many common pesticides. These bugs feed on blood and their bites can leave ugly,...
According to Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health, tendonitis--also spelled tendinitis--is the inflammation, irritation and swelling of a tendon. A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that connects bone to muscle. Tendonitis is associated...
Family planning allows couples and individuals to decide how many children they want to have and when they want to have them. The World Health Organization explains that this is achieved through contraceptive measures and infertility treatment,...
For many years, natural family planning was the only source of birth control available. Modern couples choose to use natural family planning as a means to avoid pregnancy without using artificial birth control contraceptives. Natural family...
Natural family planning/fertility awareness methods or NFP/FAM involve tracking the female cycle's fertile and infertile phases to either prevent or achieve pregnancies. These methods can be highly effective, have few to no health risks, are...
The most common natural cleansing methods come in forms of fasting. Fasting is the act of cutting out a large portion of your food intake for weight loss or cleansing purposes. Keep in mind that fasting is safe when done correctly. Fasting should...
Acne is a common skin disease that affects people of all ages. It appears when sebaceous oil mixes with naturally occurring bacteria in a clogged pore, resulting in pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Although acne is not a serious condition, it...
You probably have an assortment of planet-friendly cleaning products at your home without even knowing it. That's because natural products like baking soda, borax and vinegar have passed out of vogue as more caustic, sometimes toxic products have...
Being overweight or obese can put you at risk for many health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Many people have learned the hard way that fad diets generally do not work, as people usually gain the weight back after coming off of the...
High cholesterol leads to blockages in the arteries, particularly the arteries that feed the heart muscle. If these cholesterol blockages become too obstructive, a heart attack can occur. Having high cholesterol does not necessarily mean you must...
Pain occurs for a variety of reasons. Some pain is chronic and reoccurring and requires stronger forms of treatment, such as using narcotics. However, some chronic pain problems can be treated with more natural methods instead of having to depend...
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System, also known as the CrMS, is a method of natural family planning that allows women to identify fertile and infertile periods during their menstrual cycle. The CrMS is the basis of the American Academy of...
Large breasts are considered a hallmark of beauty to many in the Western world. Cosmetic surgery is the only completely reliable method for permanently enlarging breast tissue, but several natural techniques may offer breast enhancement without...
More couples are interested in family planning to reduce the risk of pregnancy early in the marriage while incorporating natural birth control methods. The options for regulating the menstrual cycle and creating a natural birth control method will...
When it comes to habits that take their toll on the body, smoking quite possibly tops the list. Other than the fact that it raises your risk of developing lung cancer, it can also cause high blood pressure, emphysema, and cancer of the larynx,...
It is a fact of life that with regular use, CDs will eventually get scratched. Sometimes, even with only occasional use, a CD will get scratched. It can be disheartening if a CD that contains your favorite music or family photos is ruined. You can...
Natural family planning methods help a couple avoid pregnancy without the aid of a birth control products such as IUDs or pills. Natural family planning methods help a woman determine when she is ovulating, which is when the ovary releases an egg...
Under normal circumstances, hair grows from 1/4 to 1/2 inch each month. Nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions, and stress are some factors that can cause slower than normal hair growth. While there are a limited number of medical treatments...
A slow but steady thinning of hair is a normal part of the aging process in both men and women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Genetics, hormonal irregularities, inadequate nutrition, certain medications and even stress, can result in hair loss....
Many novelty detox methods necessitate strict eating habits with little variety, which actually works against the detoxification process. Toxins amass in response to improper digestion and unhealthy eating. By supplementing a balanced diet with...
The pushing stage of labor occurs once the cervix is dilated and the baby is in the birth canal. Learn how to push during labor with expert childbirth tips in this pregnancy video.
The Lamaze childbirth method is more than just a type of labor breathing. It includes a natural, holistic approach to pregnancy and labor that tends to promote natural childbirth. Learn how to practice the Lamaze childbirth method in this...
Heartburn is a common problem for many pregnant women and is caused by pressure on the stomach from the womb. Learn how to prevent heartburn during pregnancy in this video.
For beginner cyclists, unclipping from your pedals may be concerning. In this cycling video, learn how the pros unclip from their pedals.