Pushups Using a Dangling Kettlebell: Instructions
Get ready for the kettlebell heavy pushup — for those who dare, for those who find pumping out lots of plain ‘ol pushups is just way too easy. Pushups need not be fancy to be [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Prevention: New Habit for Stronger Feet
There is a unique but very simple way to help prevent the heel pain of plantar fasciitis, and it’s so cheap you won’t believe it. Just kick off your shoes. And socks. This is what [...]
Sudden Tiny Brown Spot Under Lip Likely Clogged Pore
Have you noticed the seemingly sudden appearance of a very tiny brown dot under (not on) your lip? And you wipe and rub it, and it remains? And it just doesn’t go away? One day [...]
COLON CANCER: STOOL CHANGES, Symptoms, Detection: Answers
If you’re worried about colon cancer and can’t find answers online, you just might find the answers to your questions in the articles below. Bowel movements or "stools" form as food is digested and nutrients [...]
Is a Lot of Bleeding During Menopause Something to Worry About?
If you’re bleeding a lot during menopause -- and a doctor has confirmed menopause -- then something may be very wrong. For this post I asked Dr. Gino Tutera, an OB/GYN and a specialist in bioidentical [...]
Can Discharge from Vaginal Atrophy Resemble Cervical Mucus?
Is cervical mucous even present when there’s vaginal atrophy? Atrophic vaginitis (vaginal atrophy) is the result of menopause, when a woman’s estrogen levels drop so much that her vagina literally dries out or loses its [...]
How Does Colon Cancer Increase Mucous Production?
Yes, colon cancer can increase the amount of mucous in your stools. And this is what’s so scary, because this substance in the stools is actually a normal occurrence. The reason for the normal mucous [...]
Can Colon Cancer Increase Amount of Stools?
Regarding colon cancer, we need to be careful with addressing this question, because reputable sites state that the "frequency" of bowel movements may change (including increase per day). But this article is not about frequency [...]
Can PVCs in a Structurally Normal Heart Mean Danger?
Are you experiencing premature ventricular contractions but recently underwent an echocardiogram that yielded normal results? "When PVCs occur in people with structurally normal hearts, they are usually considered benign,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, [...]
Can PVCs Occur Often Enough to Cause Heart Damage?
"When many, many PVCs occur, up to several thousand in 24 hours, the lack of synchronized heartbeat can cause a temporary reduction in the heart’s pumping function,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, an internal [...]
Can Stress Cause PVCs During Calmer Periods?
Can the stress of your life actually cause spontaneous PVCs during those periods when you’re in a more relaxed mood? “PVCs may be caused by overall life stress, but are rarely caused by having a [...]
How Can PVCs Cause Chest Pain?
Are you convinced that your premature ventricular contractions are causing you chest pain? You may want to rethink this idea. “PVCs or premature ventricular contractions are ‘extra’ heartbeats coming from the bottom chambers of the [...]
Do PVCs Make Your Heart Skip a Beat or Is It an Illusion?
When you have PVCs, does your heart literally skip a beat, or does it only seem this way? That “skipped” beat has been known to frighten many people, making them think that a heart attack [...]
Pencil Stools Return to Normal: Can Still Be Colon Cancer?
If colon cancer is causing your stools to be pencil thin, this doesn’t mean that the stools cannot return to normal. So if you’ve been noticing pencil thin stools and fearing colon cancer, do NOT [...]
Image Lets You Change Femur Length to See How It Affects Squat
For critics who think long femurs don’t matter in the back squat, play around with this virtual squat application and find out the truth! Whether you want to believe it or not, femur length relative [...]
Long Femurs vs. Short Shins when Trouble Squatting
Maybe it’s not your long femurs, but your short shins that make squatting troublesome. There’s a lot of stuff out there about femur to torso ratio when discussing the back squat. The “bad levers” of [...]
High Intensity Interval Training for Overweight People
There is no medical reason why an overweight person cannot or should not do high intensity interval training (HIIT). However, the modality of the exercise would certainly come into play for an extra heavy body. [...]
Glucerna Ingredients Include Soy & Artificial Sweeteners
Is Glucerna really healthy for people with diabetes, since these products are so highly processed? Glucerna’s ingredients list is quite lengthy. The Glucerna trademarked slogan is “Smart nutrition for people with diabetes.” Perhaps you’ve seen [...]
Childless Adults Qualified to Give Parenting Advice
After you read this, you’ll be convinced that sometimes, childless people are heavily qualified to dole out parenting advice! But first, are you one who believes that people who’ve never had children are out of [...]
Why Parents SHOULD Try to Be Popular with Their Kids!
There are reasons why you SHOULD try to be popular with your kids, including teens! How many times have we all heard, “Parenting is not a popularity contest”? What this refers to is the observation [...]
Convincing a Doctor Dense Breasts Are a Serious Cancer Risk
Not all doctors are on board with the studies that clearly show dense breasts are a significant risk factor for breast cancer. If your doctor isn't convinced, here's material you can present to your doctor. [...]
Low Back Pain in the Morning: Causes & Solutions
If you’re fed up with morning back pain, a chiropractor explains the causes and how to treat this problem. “When low back pain predominantly begins in the morning, the source is often from arthritic facet [...]
Back Cracks During Sit-Ups: Causes & Solutions
Find out from a chiropractor, not a layperson or “fitness expert,” why your back cracks during sit-ups and what to do about this annoying and to some people, unnerving response to the exercise. A personal [...]
What REALLY Happens when a Mole “Appears” Overnight
So you’ve discovered a “new” mole that has appeared overnight; however, things aren’t always as they seem. “There really isn't such a thing,” says Gary Goldenberg, MD, of Goldenberg Dermatology, and assistant professor of dermatology and pathology [...]
Dark Spot on Lip Can Be Melanoma
A new appearing dark spot on your lip can be melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, says a dermatologist. But a new appearing dark spot on the lip can have benign causes. The [...]
Small White Itchy Bumps on Palms: Explanations
The good news is that cancer does not cause little itchy white bumps on the palms. The not-so-great news is that it may not be easy to find out what's causing this very annoying symptom. [...]
6 Excuses Parents Make for Their Out of Control Children
Classic Statements that Parents Make that Are Code for “I can’t control my kids!” Parents who can’t or won’t control their children almost always hide behind age-old statements in an effort to get off the [...]
Is Laughing AT Children by Adults Harmful to Self-Esteem?
Ever notice how adults always laugh AT young children whenever the little kids are answering a question or explaining something? Have you ever noticed that on any kind of talk show in which a child [...]
Causes of Red Spots on Your Inner Thigh
Red spots on the inner thighs are annoying, whether you're at the beach in a bikini or even at home lounging around by yourself. There are four causes of red spots on the inner thighs [...]
Red, Itchy Bumps All Over Your Body Come from WHAT?
A dermatologist gives five possible causes of itchy red bumps all over your body... Dr. Janet Prystowsky, board certified dermatologist in New York, NY, with 30+ years’ experience, describes five possible causes, in no particular [...]
4 Causes of Black Spot on Lower Lip, Says Doctor
If that black spot on your lower lip is scaring you, a dermatologist explains four possible causes including cancer. Keep in mind that what appears to be black may actually be a deep dark purple, [...]
Why Your Legs Keep Itching: 4 Reasons by a Doctor
Find out by a doctor why your legs are ALWAYS itching and driving you mad. Having itchy legs can drive you up a wall, especially if you're at a desk and need to get work [...]
Twinlab Omega-3 Cardio Krill Oil Review: Bad Fish Odor
Warning Review: Twinlab’s Omega-3 Cardio Krill Oil has a really bad fishy smell! The fishy odor of Twinlab’s Omega-3 Cardio Krill Oil is REALLY BAD. I advise against buying this product because the capsules reek [...]
Neurological Cause of Numb Toes when on the Elliptical Machine
Here’s a neurologist’s explanation for what causes numb toes when you use the elliptical machine. What a nuisance: One or more toes go numb whenever you pedal on the elliptical machine at the gym. The [...]
Stop Examining Your Tongue for Bulbar ALS
Here is why you have to STOP, once and for all, inspecting your tongue for bulbar-onset ALS. This destructive obsession has got to go. Do you realize how rare bulbar-onset ALS actually is? It’s about [...]
Can ALS Twitching Come Before Muscle Weakness?
A neurologist says that ALS twitching CAN come BEFORE muscle weakness. There is information on the Web stating that in ALS, muscle weakness comes before twitching (fasciculations). To know that muscle weakness begins appearing prior [...]
School Bullying vs. Sibling Rivalry: Same or Different?
The only difference between school bullying and sibling rivalry may be their names. Parents sometimes toss out that term, “rivalry,” to soften their perception of a truly bullying situation. “Sibling rivalry and bullying at school [...]
How to Get Your Child to Like Martial Arts Lessons
Does your child balk at taking martial arts classes? Here are sure-fire ways to get him or her to look forward to every lesson and eagerly want to learn more and more. If your child [...]
Child Asks Embarrassing Questions in Public to Disabled Person?
Here’s how to respond if your child asks an “embarrassing” question in public to a disabled person. If your child has embarrassed you with questions to disabled people, or reactions to disabled people in public, [...]
Legs Suddenly Too Weak to Stand After Playing Volleyball?
Have you ever been sitting out during sports play and then tried to stand and couldn’t due to “dead” legs? This isn’t about your legs “falling asleep” due to a nerve being compressed from sitting [...]