Perth expert reveals exactly what's behind the noises and if it can lead to arthritis
The noise we hear when our joints crack is likely to be due to movement of the tendon over bone, Dr Andrew Lavender, a physiotherapist at Curtin University, Perth, says. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Blue Skin Bewilderment
(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A pregnant woman presents for a routine antenatal workup. Her skin was described as lavender blue, and has always had this color. Her father has the same skin tone. A venous sample was dark brown (shown on the right, the left is a normal sample) for HB and electrophoresis, and her fingers/nail beds were cyanotic. Other initial findings: Oxygen saturation via pulse oximetery = 45% (low); arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) = 98.3; oxygen saturation (SaO2)=80%; HB, G6PDH, and reticulocyte count was normal.
What is your diagnosis? (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - September 19, 2016 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Walking And Working: A Healthy Formula For Turning Back The Clock
I've never been very good at guessing people's age. I'll see someone who looks considerably older than me, only to learn that he's years younger. What makes age determination so difficult, especially in older adults, is that many factors influence the appearance of age. Someone who has had a life full of hardship, or suffered through a prolonged illness, is likely to have traces of it written on their face- a pentimento of their suffering. Sun worshipping, too, can leave its mark in the age-accelerating appearance of leathery skin and a corrugation of wrinkles.
So I was especially interested when my friend John told me th...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids? Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?
Tea tree and lavender essential oils are popular ingredients in personal care and household products, including many aimed at children.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Making Mayo's Recipes: Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
Today's recipe is Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. Dried lavender and fresh blueberries make this homemade lemonade a refreshing end-of-summer hit. See how you can upgrade traditional homemade lemonade with fresh blueberries and dried lavender. Make sure to measure lavender carefully, and buy fresh lemon juice — not from concentrate — or squeeze about 10 large lemons. [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 7, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - September 7, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?
Title: Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/7/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/7/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - September 7, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Are Tea Tree and Lavender Oils Safe for Kids?
Tea tree and lavender essential oils are popular ingredients in personal care and household products, including many aimed at children. But can the ingredients, often promoted as “natural” alternatives, trigger abnormal breast growth in boys and girls? (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aura Cacia Voluntarily Recalls Milk & Oat Bath Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Frontier Co-op is initiating a voluntary recall for the following Aura Cacia Milk& Oat Bath products. Recalled products were sold online and in stores in all 50 states and in some parts of Canada to distributors, retailers and consumers. This voluntary recall is the result of FDA testing that revealed an elevated microorganism count in Aura Cacia Lavender Milk& Oat Bath. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - September 1, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Yes, I'm Always Scared When I Solo Travel
Solo travelers have been described as fun and adventurous, bold and courageous. And we do, in fact, possess these qualities; however, solo travelers are also human. And for me, I know that being scared is what fuels my fearlessness and bravery. Solo travel shakes me upside down like a piggy bank, surfacing everything I am inside ― especially the repressed and hidden struggles and thoughts I have in my daily life.
When I solo travel, it’s not very “vacation”-esque or relaxing. I seek connection to other people and the cities I visit. I explore myself in respect to these cultures and their histories...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Natural Ways to Alleviate Anxiety
When anxiety strikes, it can throw everything in your life out of whack. Sleep, productivity, energy levels, diet, and routines suffer. These natural self-care techniques can help you achieve a balanced state, especially when you need time to address the deeper, underlying issues creating stress and anxiety in your life. These techniques are also a great way to improve your health, energy, and well-being.
Nourish Yourself
Anxiety often invites overindulgence in an attempt to calm your nerves. The very act of overindulging can increase anxiety if you ingest stimulants, not to mention any guilt or judgment you might have a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Is Exactly How You Should Adjust Your Sleep Schedule If You Know It Will Be Changing
Eager school-bound children aren’t the only ones who may need to reset their sleep schedules throughout the year. Many of us take advantage of summer’s longer daylight hours to travel and stay out late, inflating our social calendars until they’re bursting at the seams. With fall around the corner, most of us could benefit from a revised bedtime, but making that change doesn’t necessarily come easy to all.
Which raises the question: How should we go about adjusting our sack time if we know our sleep schedule will be significantly changing? Long gone are the days of our parents urging us to hit the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Yoga Experts Reveal Their Go-To Essential Oils
By: Shira Atkins
We asked some of our favorite yoga teachers to share their secret formulas for staying calm and centered.
Maybe you've been to yoga class and your nose perks up wistfully when your teacher walks by. Or perhaps you've gotten a massage, and noticed how certain scents make you feel invigorated, while others calm you down. The age-old practice of aromatherapy that we're referring to is powerful, and somewhat mystical, even for the non-believer.
Our sense of smell is not only functional, but also intuitive: it's saturated with wisdom about the world around as well as our internal universe. Yogis are sensual ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genius Solid Shampoos Use No Plastic Packaging By Leaving Out Water
This company wants to help you bathe guilt-free, with bath products that save water and opt out of plastics altogether.
Skin and hair care company Ethique sells shampoo, conditioner and soap ― without any plastic packaging. The products all come as solid bars rather than the traditional liquid, according to the website. The packaging is entirely plastic-free, made of biodegradable, compostable material.
“The more I thought about it, the crazier it seemed to me that we pay gobs of money for all that water packaged in plastic,” founder Brianne West told Forbes. “In a nutshell, my goal is to save the...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 25, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Genius Solid Shampoos Use No Plastic Packaging By Leaving Out Water
This company wants to help you bathe guilt-free, with bath products that save water and opt out of plastics altogether.
Skin and hair care company Ethique sells shampoo, conditioner and soap ― without any plastic packaging. The products all come as solid bars rather than the traditional liquid, according to the website. The packaging is entirely plastic-free, made of biodegradable, compostable material.
“The more I thought about it, the crazier it seemed to me that we pay gobs of money for all that water packaged in plastic,” founder Brianne West told Forbes. “In a nutshell, my goal is to save the...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
