1. Learn the Difference Between Chronic and Acute While all types of gout attacks result in swelling and tenderness of the joints, chronic gout is often characterized by a mild numbing pain rather than sporadic attacks. Chronic gout is sometimes…
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Overview If you want rock hard abs, no amount of fancy exercise equipment will save you from the need to put in time and sweat to get them. If you’re not willing to put in the effort, no amount of…
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1. Isolate the Autistic Individual From Danger If an autistic child is hitting himself or others, you will need to put safety first. Quickly remove any objects from the child’s reach that may increase the risk of injury. If the…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Your nervous system performs three vital functions. It first of all senses information about your body and the environment around it. It will then analyze these data in order to make decisions regarding your body’s response to the stimuli. Finally,…
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1. Look for Foreign Objects in the Teeth Sometimes food or other particle_temps can become lodged between your teeth or in your gums. This can cause a degree of tooth crowding or irritation to sensitive gums, which leads to a…
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Fluorescent and light emitting diode bulbs are popular alternatives to incandescent light bulbs. They use less energy to create light, and they last much longer before burning out. But they can pose some dangers to human health when you operate…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy eating is no easy task. With so many supermarket shelves lined with alleged diet foods, it’s confusing to know which products are truly nutritious. Fortunately, there are a number of all natural foods that deliver some surprising health benefits….
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
It may look oddly brown, but the sediment in apple cider vinegar helps the beverage retain nutrients that are lost in clear vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries for its medicinal purposes. While many of the benefits…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview During a pregnancy, you may desire a nose piercing to document the journey of your child’s growth or to add an adornment to your nose for aesthetic reasons. A woman’s body deals with an influx of hormones when becoming…
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The Mayo Clinic states that elevated blood pressure or hypertension can boost your risk of significant health problems, including stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure results from an increase in resistance to blood flow in your arteries; the higher…
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Communication is at the heart of all relationships, according advice website Relate.com. Improving your communication skills leads to more successful personal, social and business interaction. Remember that you communicate with more than your words: Pay attention to your nonverbal messages…
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1. Practice Safe Sex Urethritis is commonly passed from one sexual partner to another, so the safest thing you can do to limit your exposure is limit your number of sexual partners. You should also use a condom every time…
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1. Mitral Valve Prolapse is Common and Usually Harmless Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a very common condition. In the past, many patients (especially women) were told they had MVP if they had palpitations of any form of anxiety. In…
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When the lumbar spine degenerates, people can suffer back and leg pain, as well as neurological problems such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in areas like the legs and feet. Usually, the body’s aging process triggers disease that causes the…
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True energy conservation in the home reduces energy consumption without sacrificing comfort, and it benefits the environment as well as your wallet. Conserve energy usage in every room in the house by simply being mindful of the types of appliances…
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Swelling in the ankle can be the result of an injury, such as a sprain, or a chronic medical condition, such as congestive heart failure or peripheral arterial disease. Some treatments for acute ankle swelling may be different than treatments…
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Psyllium fiber is a natural substance found in many supplements and foods that help to maintain proper digestive functioning. It is commonly found in products like Metamucil, which is a bulk laxative. Psyllium fiber also has cholesterol-lowering effects. According to…
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Taking steps to conserve energy in your home makes sense both environmentally and financially. While many new homes come with energy-saving appliances, well-insulated windows and efficient heating and cooling systems, older houses benefit from energy-efficient upgrades, whenever possible. Regardless of…
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Around nine out of 1,000 babies, or 36,000 American babies a year, are born with a congenital heart defect. While children can develop heart disease, most children with heart disease have congenital defects, the American Heart Association reports. Different types…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Many individuals struggle when attempting to lose weight, and trying to lose belly fat is the hardest as the stomach is where all foods are stored and broken down. Belly fat is associated with many different kinds of diseases such…
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The hips and thighs have several large and small muscles present. The quadriceps and hamstrings are larger muscles found on the front and back of the thighs. The inner thigh muscles are referred to as the adductors and they include…
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Wondering about the effects of ending tobacco use proves the first step toward trying and succeeding at it. Because the nicotine in cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco can become extremely addictive, it’s not easy for everyone to stop smoking. Nicotine…
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Spinning is a type of group exercise class developed by Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. in 1994. Since then, the company has trained over 200,000 in spinning methods as instructors for health clubs across the country. Through spinning, people utilize a…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Hydroxyzine HCl is a prescription medication used to alleviate symptoms of anxiety or tension in affected patients. This medication is part of a class of drugs called antihistamines and works by inducing muscle relaxation. Physicians may also use hydroxyzine HCl…
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In the U.S. Army, running is essential during the recruitment process, boot camp and various training programs. However, running and the peak physical conditioning it entails is also necessary for survival on the job. Whether training for initial enlistment or…
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The Mediterranean Diet has been shown in several studies to reduce the risk of progressive cardiovascular disease and even to reduce the incidence of diabetes and cancer. Like many other diets the Mediterranean Diet focuses on whole grains, fruits and…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The body mass index, or BMI, is a tool that doctors use to determine if a person’s weight is healthy in relation to the person’s height, according to the National Institutes of Health. When a person’s BMI is above…
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Have you ever noticed how when certain people enter a room they just grab your attention? There’s something about them. Over the years one thing I’ve noted is that a person’s POSTURE makes an enormous impact on how they are…
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The desire to quit smoking is admirable, both because it is challenging and because it will improve overall health. Smoking is an addiction that has physical and mental aspects, and both sides of this addiction must be addressed if success…
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More than 6 million people in the United States suffer from psoriasis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The condition affects men and women of all ages, although it typically develops gradually over time. Traditional treatments include the…
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