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You can help prevent running cramps by performing exercises that create change in your program. By this I mean doing things that aren’t part of the normal routine – mixing it up, if you will. A by-product of this training is that it is sure to enhance running power, speed and performance. Following are some suggestions to add to your training program. The idea is to get the muscle fatigued in different ways: 1) Tempo training – work on getting your stride rate up to 180 per minute. This is a must for all runners. 2) Interval training – involves training such as ‘Fartlek’ where you vary your speed during an exercise period of around 45 minutes. Developed by Swedish Coach Gosta Holma, Fartlek translates as ‘speed play’. 3) One-leg squats – the benefits of learning to squat with one leg include more strength, flexibility and muscular coordination. 4) Hill training – my favourite and very applicable for people who suffer running calf cramps and especially if you plan on racing on a hill...

Many of us have lived through it as teenagers and young adults...ACNE...the dreaded red pimples that always seem to multiply at the absolute worst times!  Before you run out and spend alot of money on over-the-counter and prescription drugs, let's take a look at some natural  methods of reducing acne... Here are some tips:  Reduce your stress level.  Stress can cause acne.  By reducing your stress levels,   you can reduce your chances of acne outbreaks.  Try doing yoga or any other relaxing  techniques.  It may not be an acne cure, but reducing stress will improve your general health. 1. Don't wash your face too much. Some people think that washing your face often will reduce the risk of getting acne.  This is not the case.  Washing your face too much can actually dry out your skin, leading to acne.  When you do wash your face use only oil-free products. 2. Be wary of cosmetics and hair products....

  Do you enjoy eating seafood?  Many people love to eat seafood, but some have an allergy to shellfish.  A shellfish allergy is serious and should not be taken lightly.  Even the slightest amount of shellfish or shellfish oils can prompt a shellfish allergic reaction. What types of shellfish may cause an allergic reaction?  Shellfish include:  abalone, clams, crab, crawfish, crayfish, lobster, oysters, scallops, shrimp, cockle, sea urchin, and mussels.  Any or all of these shellfish can cause a shellfish allergy.  This shellfish allergy is widespread among adults. How can you tell if you have a shellfish allergy?  Common symptoms of a shellfish allergy include wheezing, constricting of throat, and swelling of the face and air passages.  This can lead to anaphylactic shock.  When this occurs you need to use an epinephrine shot to stop the attack.  The number one way to avoid another allergy attack is to avoid shellfish altogethe...

Diets- How safe are they? Diets are everywhere. New diet fads spring up every year.  You'll find high-protein diets, low-fat diets, all-vegetable diets, no-pasta diets, etc. However it is important to figure out what's healthy and what isn't... Don't feel pressured to lose weight and try different types of diets. To lose weight one needs to improve eating habits and exercise. Why do people Diet? People diet for various reasons. Some diet to cut down weight, some play sports and want to be in top physical condition. There are others who may feel they would look and feel better if they lost a few pounds. Some teens may diet because they want to look like a certain model, actor, or actress who is thin. Unhealthy dieting Any diet which makes you eat fewer calories than you need to get through the day is dangerous. Diets that allow no fat can also be bad for you. Certain amount of fat in your diet is important. Although a low-fat diet may be ok, avoid eating a diet comple...

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that is used to shrink tumors and stop the growth of cancer cells. More than half of all cancer patients are treated with radiation.      Cancer causes cells to grow abnormally and out of control.  When Radiation is used to treat the cancer, high-energy X-rays are directed at the patients' body to kill cancer cells and keep them from  growing and multiplying.  This treatment delivers a higher does of radiation so that the radiation will   kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.  It sounds painful but it is actually painless.  However, while the radiation treatment is killing the cancer cells, it can also damange the normal cells. Precautions will be taken by doctors to protect a person's healthy cells when they're given radiation treatments.   Doctors may prescribe radiation as the only form of treatment. Alternatively, a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy ...

The figures concerning breast cancer are alarming. One woman in every nine will get breast cancer at some point in her life. There are more than 212,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the USA each year. In Canada the figure is about 20,500, Australia 13,000 and in UK the figure is over 41,000. It doesn’t matter if you are a mature women or a young girl in your teens. It is important for all females to know the symptoms of this dreaded disease.    Who is at risk?   Breast cancer is overwhelmingly a female disease, but rarely a few men are also affected. It becomes more common in women as age increases. Over 80% of the cases occur in women over the age of 50. Other risk factors include:   taking a contraceptive pill having hormone replacement therapy obesity and/or high fat diets one or more relatives who have had breast cancer alcohol use   Early detection is very important     Currently, six out of ever...