Inside your ears is a network of three loops called the semicircular canals. These are filled with fluid that reacts to the motion of your body and keeps your balance. As you move, the liquid in the semicircular canals also moves and pushes...
Good posture is a boost to your appearance as well as your health. Habits such as leaning your head on your hand, slouching and reading in bed with poor back and neck support can all lead to a forward head posture. By performing a few exercises...
For the person who wakes up in the morning with a puffy face or eyes, her body is trying to communicate something. These are symptoms telling her that her diet is lacking in some nutrients or that she is dehydrated. Lack of sufficient water causes...
Range of motion exercises keep joints flexible and maintain or improve joint mobility. Range of motion, or ROM, exercises are either active or passive. Active exercises are done by an individual either on his own or with assistance from a helper....
Lines on the forehead and permanent furrows near your brows can be a normal aspect of aging, but they also may develop from overexposure to the sun, or simply due to your normal facial expressions if raising your eyebrows or frowning is part of...
According to the "Journal of the American Medical Association," in 2008 as many as 68 percent of Americans were overweight or obese. With the majority of Americans struggling to lose weight, you might feel like a fish out of water if you want to...
Reflux is not only annoying, it can be dangerous if left untreated. One in five people report episodes of heartburn or acid regurgitation per week, while another 40 percent report monthly episodes.The good news is that reflux -- a condition in...
There's no need to break the bank and visit your favorite spa for a body wrap when you can pamper yourself with one at home. A heated herbal body wrap opens pores to absorb potential benefits of the herbs, and some enthusiasts say it eliminates...
Thousands of people worldwide suffer from heartburn, acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you're one of them, you know that your diet has a lot to do with your symptoms. Certain "trigger foods" can catalyze reflux in some...
Mechanical ventilators are devices that move air in and out of your lungs if you are unable to breathe on your own. A ventilator may help to keep you alive during recovery from illness, injury or surgery, but extended use carries some risks....
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage between the joints wears down. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis is the most common type of knee arthritis. Exercise can improve...
Heated blankets can help keep you warm in the winter and reduce your heating bill, but like all electrical devices, they can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Before you use a heated blanket, read the manufacturer’s instructions, and...
When stomach acid flows backward into your esophagus, you are experiencing acid reflux, sometimes known simply as heartburn. The main symptoms are pain and burning in your chest and a sour, or bile-like, taste. A malfunctioning esophageal muscle...
Pregnancy does a number on a woman's body. Although most expectant mothers find the aches and pains to be worth the reward, even the most physically fit of them might find sleeping to be difficult, especially during the last trimester. Although...
Positional vertigo, sometimes called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a condition that results in severe dizziness and a sense of motion when none is present. It is often brought on by rapidly moving your head, and can be most...
Leg edema or swelling, also called peripheral edema, is a common problem especially among the elderly. There are general treatments that people can try to help alleviate leg edema; however, treating the cause of the edema will provide the best...
Visiting a salon or spa to get a facial is a treat for most people. The beauty therapist may apply one or more treatments to your face to exfoliate dead cells, rejuvenate your skin, moisturize, tone and refresh it. While you won't get the same...
Your stomach's strong lining and acidic atmosphere are designed to digest almost any food and substance. However, some foods seem to contribute to gas, bloating, burning or stomach discomfort after you eat them. In order to soothe your stomach and...
Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg. It is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve that can result from muscle inflammation or spasms, degenerative bone diseases or injury to the...
Raw potato has drying and disinfectant properties. It is used within the folk wisdom tradition to soothe cracked, burnt or inflamed skin, and may also be applied to the eyes as a remedy for conjunctivitis symptoms, like redness and tearing, watery...
A full leg splint is often applied to a leg that has sustained an injury, either to the bone or to one of the ligaments, muscles or tendons in the leg. The goal of a full leg splint is to successfully immobilize the leg, allowing it to breath...
Tired, baggy eyes can make you look older, no matter what your age. Sagging skin under your eyes, around the corners and on your eyelids contributes to a tired look. The condition can be temporary or chronic based on factors such as stress, lack...
Heart failure affects approximately five million Americans and causes over one million hospitalizations annually, according to Debra Moser, DNSc and lead author of a 2008 article addressing decompensated heart failure published by the Postgraduate...
Making some changes in the way you eat and live can be a natural, drug-free way to remedy some of the symptoms caused by a hiatal hernia. Many people never even know they have a hiatal hernia because they feel no symptoms. Even those who do know...
Advances in shoulder surgery have reduced recovery and rehabilitation times significantly. Most surgeries can now be performed arthroscopically, through a few small holes, resulting in less trauma to surrounding tissues. It is still likely that...
Hip flexors allow you to sit up from a reclined position or raise your legs while lying in bed. These muscles also assist walking, climbing stairs and stepping onto a platform. Sitting for an extended period of time on a regular basis tightens...
Face packs aren't just for the barber's chair. More akin to facial steaming than to face masks, the face pack cleans and tones the skin. Face packs work on normal and dry skin, but they can also treat oily and pimply complexions. The key is to...
As your uterus expands during pregnancy, the abdominal muscles located over it stretch, or become longer and thinner. In the past, most obstetricians and other health care providers recommended against pregnant women exercising their abdominal...
There is no shortage of family-friendly activities in California. It is a state of extremes. According to the 50 States website, California is home to the lowest and highest points in the continental United States: Death Valley's Badwater Basin is...
