It is estimated that up to 26 million Americans suffer from Migraine headaches and it is considered one of the top reasons for missed work and loss of production. A debilitating Migraine headache can last from 4 to 72 hours and can be accompanied by intense pain, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. After affects of a migraine can leave the sufferer drained and without energy accompanied by a low grade...more
When I joined my first commercial gym back in 1988 I began to explore new approaches to weight training. The wide assortment of weight training equipment was staggering for someone who had worked out in the basement for years with just a barbell set and a weight bench. My new gym had a vast array of equipment -- Olympic plates, exercise benches, power rack, leg presses, etc. My weight training was about to enter a radical new phase that would...more
Viagra (Sildenafil citrate), which millions of men take for erectile dysfunction (ED), reduces the effects of hormonal stress on the heart by half, according to a study published online in the journal Circulation.Viagra causes genital blood vessels to expand, which helps in maintaining an erection. Recent research also has pointed to its potential usefulness in treating pulmonary hypertension. Prior to the latest findings by a team of Johns Hopkins researchers, it was thought to have little effect on the heart.Viagra, or sildenafil, blunts the strengthened heart beat caused by chemically induced stress, according to study senior author and cardiologist David Kass, MD, a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its Heart Institute. It thereby lessens both the excess amount of blood and the force used to pump it to the body."Sildenafil effectively puts a 'brake' on chemical stimulation of the heart," says Kass.Prevents and Reverses Effects of High BPThese findings are believed to be the first confirmation in humans that Viagra has a direct effect on the heart. In earlier research, Kass and his team observed a similar effect in mice; Sildenafil blocked the...more
The type of stroke that results when a blood clot travels to the brain -- called an ischemic stroke -- is more likely to occur on days when the air contains a larger concentration of particulate matter, according to a study published online in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center...more
If you've been looking for a different training technique to break out of a rut, eliminate the boredom, and bring on new results, "complexes" may be just what you've been looking for. If you've never heard of "complexes" before, the basic concept is that instead of repeating the same exercise for multiple reps to complete a "set", you sequence one...more
There are a lot of women out there who are trying to conceive but not having any success. Some of these women try for so long that it becomes a real stress to them and sometimes this might even have an effect on their relationship. There are a couple of Fertility Enhancement Tips for women trying to conceive that you can use to try increasing your chances of getting pregnant.What women do not realize is that you must be ovulating to conceive, you normally start to ovulate about 8 days after your period, only then can you possibly fall pregnant. Any other time in the month is impossible. Lucky for me i know when I'm ovulating as I suffer from ovulation pains more than i would with period pains, but you can get ovulation kits to use to check when your ovulate.I was with someone for 5years and did not become pregnant even once, which was a good thing because we are no longer together. My current partner and I have been together for 6 years and over the last 3years I was pregnant 3 times unfortunately I had 3 ectopic pregnancies ended up losing one tube and having surgery twice on my other tube.I was told by my consultant that I would now have to go for ivf, but guess...more
We're all looking for that magic pill. You know - the one that we can take and lose weight without really trying!What would you give up to be skinny? How about your health? Well, some of the methods of weight loss may cost you exactly that. Before...more
There is no doubt that Omega 3 fish oil can not only help your heart and joints, but your brain too. Most people are aware of these benefits, but aren't sure whether the benefits of Omega 3 fish oil apply across the board for all types of Omega 3...more
Are Everyday Candles Destroying Your Home And Health?Did you know that most candles are made from the sludge in the bottom of a barrel of oil which is bleached and texturized with a chemical called acrolein?They're called paraffin candles and burning...more
My sister got pregnant 2 months ago and I have been trying for a while now myself with no positive results yet. I try to be happy for her but can't help to be jealous of her when she is not around. What are some getting pregnant tips...more
Being the strongest muscle in the body, the hearts purpose is to pump blood through our blood vessels through rhythmic contractions. To regulate blood pressure and volume, the heart secrets "ANF", which is a very powerful peptide hormone. It affects...more
Commonly abbreviated as Hb, Hemoglobin, or Heamoglobin, is the iron containing oxygen in our red blood cells which transport metalloproteins. All mammals on earth have hemoglobin, as it is a necessary function in the blood. It contains globin,...more