Archive for December, 2009

Athletes Warned Against The Misuse Of NSAIDs

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Athletes' superstitions and rituals can help them get psyched up for contests, but when these rituals involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many athletes gobble down before and during events, they could be causing more harm than good. "These agents are treatments for the symptoms of an injury, not the ...

Natural Herbal Products to Stock in Your First Aid Kit

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

from Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Meli Keeping a first aid kit around the home and carrying one around during outdoor excursions such as camping and hiking is a smart idea. While many over-the-counter conventional remedies are standard in a first aid kit, you should not discount ...

How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fiber!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Getting your kids eating their fiber is important. Here are a few suggestions to sneak fiber into your kid's diet. Try these tips and avoid the struggle! (By Shannon Clark for Bodybuilding.com)  Of all the nutrients that your kids need to be taking in, one of the ...

Urine Sample May Reveal Sleep Disorder in Kids

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Procedure could negate need for more complicated testing, expert says MONDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A simple urine test could be developed to detect whether a child has obstructive sleep apnea, U.S. researchers say. Such a test "would alleviate the ...

Herbal Remedies for Fighting Athlete’s Foot

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

via Alternative Medicine and Natural Health by Primmy on 12/2/09 If you have ever had an itching, burning sensation on your feet or between your toes, you probably had athlete’s foot. It is a common fungal infection known by the scientific name tinea ...