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Contributor
March 19, 2015
Health
According to the Help Guide, you can deal with conflict through positive healthy means or negative unhealthy ways that can lead to a lack of trust and rifts in the relationship. Healthy conflicts lead to understanding and trust, while unhealthy…
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March 19, 2015
Get Healthy
1. Know the Causes of the Disease Trichinosis is the infestation of the roundworm, Trichinella Spiralis. This parasite can be contracted through the consumption of undercooked pork or game. Pork in America is generally free of the roundworms, but in…
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March 19, 2015
Health
The Mayo Clinic reports over the counter medications for pain relief are used commonly as opposed to obtaining a prescription from a doctor. Pain relief drugs, such as aspirin, started off as prescription-only medicines, but after passing extensive testing on…
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March 19, 2015
Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks are one of the most common dermatological complaints among women. It occurs when the body changes proportions, forcing the skin to stretch beyond its normal limitations. As a result, the supportive layers of skin tear and rip, leaving…
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March 19, 2015
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Creatinine forms as a waste product when the body metabolizes the proteins from the foods you eat. The body breaks protein down into creatine and then turns the creatine into creatinine. Decreased creatinine levels do not occur as often…
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March 19, 2015
Senior Health
Proposing to your girlfriend is a life-changing moment. Taking into consideration the kind of woman that she is will help you decide on the way to propose. If she likes staying home and would be embarrassed by a large and…
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March 19, 2015
Fitness
Yoga is defined as a “joining together” of exercises that are physical and mental in nature. Yoga was developed for greater personal health and self-actualization. Components of a yoga workout include poses, or static movements, breathing and meditation. There is…
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March 19, 2015
Fitness
You have some choices in how you choose to defend your safety. Rather than walking into a situation where you are forced to protect yourself physically or run for your safety, learn techniques that offer you protection before you actually…
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March 19, 2015
Health
1. Treat Dehydration Because gastroenteritis causes a loss of fluids, dehydration is the most common complication of this illness. It is also the symptom most likely to require treatment. Mild dehydration is treated with oral rehydration fluids which contain electroyles;…
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March 19, 2015
Health
Overview Although ear wax protects and lubricates your ears, it may also cause problems, especially when it builds up in your ear canal. Called cerumen impaction or compacted wax, this excessive buildup of ear wax occurs regularly, especially amongst the…
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March 19, 2015
Health
1. Fight Infection in the Bile Ducts The child is most susceptible to infection directly following Kasai surgery for biliary atresia. The most common concern is the development of ascending cholangitis. This bacterial infection occurs when bacteria normally in the…
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March 19, 2015
Fitness
Building up the back of the shoulders can be aesthetically appealing as well as prevent injuries stemming from daily use. The muscles in this area include the rear, or posterior, deltoids and a small group of muscles known as the…
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March 19, 2015
Mental Health
1. Note if You Haven’t Been Yourself One sign that you might be suffering from a bipolar disorder is that you’re constantly excusing your behavior in front of others. An accurate way to conduct a self-test is to record how…
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March 19, 2015
Diet and Nutrition
Overview Protein powder is a powdery substance used to make protein shakes on the go. It can be made of whey, casein, soy, egg or even pea protein. It comes in many different flavors, including chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, and…
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March 19, 2015
Mental Health
1. Improve Nutritional Intake The first line of treatment for a feeding disorder is to improve nutritional intake and correct nutritional deficiencies as soon as possible. A dietician can help you make sure that your child is getting adequate amounts…
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March 19, 2015
Diet and Nutrition
The dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, better known as turmeric, is prized for its brilliant yellow color and slightly bitter flavor similar to a combination of ginger and pepper. Turmeric colors and flavors many rice dishes, pickles, relishes…
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March 19, 2015
Health
1. Assess Your Risk The Candida fungus that causes oral thrush is already present on your skin, in your mouth and in your intestines, so just about anyone could conceivably develop an infection given the right conditions. However, most cases…
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March 19, 2015
Health
Moxifloxacin is an antibacterial medication used to treat patients with certain types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. This medication is part of a class of drugs called fluroroquinolones, which work by destroying bacterial pathogens in the body….
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March 19, 2015
Cancer
According to the National Institutes Of Health (NIH), cancer of the tongue is part of the oral cancers that include those arising from the structures in the mouth. These cancers are usually squamous cell carcinoma types. According to the Centers…
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March 19, 2015
Skincare and Beauty
1. Identify the Substance That Caused the Burn Medical treatment for chemical scalp burns can vary widely depending on the offending chemical. If you’ve been burned by a hair-care product such as a dye or a bleaching agent, you can…
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March 19, 2015
Health
Dandelion, also known botanically as Taraxacum officinale, is a member of the Compositae family. It is a familiar weed that has yellow flowers and jagged cut leaves that grow in a rosette. According to “A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants…
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March 19, 2015
Health
Using drugs to target and destroy cancerous cells in the body is a form of cancer treatment called chemotherapy. Like most drug treatments, chemotherapy can cause side effects in patients. Mild to severe oral complications of chemotherapy are common, and…
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March 19, 2015
Health
Overview Viagra, the brand of sildenafil, is a prescription medication classified as a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) enzyme inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra works by enhancing the response to sexual stimuli in the body….
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March 19, 2015
Diet and Nutrition
Overview In Western cultures, the idea that thoughts can influence the body or that healing can come from thinking happy thoughts was considered ridiculous until a few decades ago. Recently, however, the idea of a mind-body connection has been gaining…
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March 19, 2015
Get Healthy
1. Following the Some irregular heart activity is infrequent and “clinically insignificant” enough that it is best to just leave it alone. Of course, consult your doctor before making this decision, to be sure that you have all the facts…
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March 19, 2015
Fitness
Overview Crepey skin—skin on your neck that looks wrinkled, saggy and loose—is a consequence of aging. The natural reduction in collagen and elastin in your skin causes a lack of support for the surface skin, with sagging as a result….
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March 19, 2015
Health
Psyllium is a supplement made from the Plantago ovata seed, which is known for its high fiber content. A form of soluble fiber, psyllium adds bulk to the stool, which can help relieve constipation. In addition to working as a…
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March 19, 2015
Health
If cigarette smoking harmed only those who smoked, the health and economic impacts on their lives would be bad enough. Injury to nonsmokers from secondhand smoke, however, is increasingly being considered a crime that deserves punishment. Because smoking addiction is…
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Contributor
March 19, 2015
Skincare and Beauty
Let’s face it, as we age, we all want our skin to look young. Aging slows production of collagen and elastin, main components of young-looking skin. Eating healthy, exercising regularly and drinking ample water all help. But there’s hardly a…
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March 19, 2015
Get Healthy
1. Make a List of Your Fears While most people suffering from social phobia require support from qualified physicians and psychotherapists, it’s helpful to verbalize or write a list of things that elevate your anxiety levels. People who suffer from…
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