January 7, 2014 Children's Health
1. Examine the Motives Behind the Behavior Both autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) entail recurring ritualistic behavior, such as rearranging items or repeating activities over and over again. People with autism feel comforted or fulfilled by these activities. People with…
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1. Understand the Nature of the Condition Optic neuritis often results from lesions or inflammation of the optic nerve and/or the myelin sheath surrounding that nerve. There is a plethora of potential causes for optic neuritis, including viral infections, multiple…
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Hiking’s not just a fun way to be out and experience all Mother Nature has to offer. It’s also a great way to get some quality exercise in. Before setting out on your next hiking trip, make sure to pack…
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January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Most blistering rashes come from contact with oils in plants such as poison oak and poison ivy, or from exposure to harsh chemicals. Some diseases, such as chicken pox, shingles and measles, also cause blistering rashes. If you develop a…
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If you have a candida overgrowth, your body cannot function normally. Due to the nature of the organism and its ability to colonize various places of the body, candida overgrowth is implicated in most cases of chronic sinusitis, unexplained rashes…
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Overview Vacations offer a relaxing break from the monotony of everyday life. The break also tempts vacationers to indulge in foods that wouldn’t normally fit into a weight loss program. Unhealthy foods, combined with a break in a regular exercise…
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January 6, 2014 Women's Health
1. Get an Accurate Diagnosis and the Right Medicine See your doctor if you have unusual vaginal discharge, foul odor, itching or burning in your vagina, or burning urination. Your doctor will determine the treatment based on the type of…
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Practitioners of folk medicine routinely use herbs as an effective treatment for irregularity. By the preparation of a tea, you can ingest cleansing herbs that produce powerful colon cleansing effects within six to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax your…
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Overview Weight machines offer many of the benefits of free weights, along with increased safety and stability, because the weights are attached to devices that control them in the event you fatigue or fail during a rep. In addition to…
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Computers, both laptops and desktops, are among the biggest segment of consumer electronics sold according to the eTForecasts. As the number of computers sold grows so does the need to responsibly dispose of them. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA,…
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Overview Scientists are beginning to understand what happens in the brain when it hears music. “We have been making music since the dawn of culture,” says Norman Weinberger of Scientific American Magazine. “More than 30,000 years ago, early humans were…
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Cat’s claw is a vine native to the Amazon rain forest. Indigenous South Americans have used this herb since the time of the Incas. Native uses include treatment of arthritis, ulcers, birth control, dysentery and fevers. Cat’s claw should not…
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1. Identify the Risks for Myocarditis Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, can be caused by a number of health conditions or extenuating circumstances. You can develop myocardia if you are exposed to certain chemicals, allergic to certain medications…
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Tiger Balm is a topical ointment made of essential oils. It provides relief from muscle aches, joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism and back pain. Tiger Balm increases circulation and warms the skin, which helps speed up the healing process. The active…
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January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is a condition of skin irritation and inflammation that affects infants, children and adults. People present with different symptoms that include dry, red, itchy skin. Rashes can affect the scalp, forehead and cheeks, and may spread to the arms,…
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The tongue is very active because you use it most of the day to eat and speak. Because of this, several things can cause bumps on the tongue. In most cases, a bump on the tongue is uncomfortable and sometimes…
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1. Seek Prompt Treatment While MRSA and staph infections are not considered life threatening when confined to external areas of the body, it’s vital to seek immediate treatment. Staph infections become dangerous and potentially fatal when the initial red, pimple-like…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Morbid obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher and is associated with high risk for cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases. Exercise can decrease health risks and help with weight loss, yet people…
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The wrist is a junction of multiple bones, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels and nerves. As such, the causes of wrist pain are numerous, but can be classified into 3 broad categories–mechanical, neurological and systemic. Regardless of the cause of wrist…
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Spine degeneration can be caused by spondylosis, or spinal osteoarthritis. This condition can cause damage to the bones, nerves and intervertebral discs of the vertebral column. Dr. John J. Regan, an orthopedic surgeon in Beverly Hills, Calif. advises that degenerative…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Throughout your exercise program, you will experience increases and decreases in your heart rate. The cardiovascular system pumps blood through the body carrying oxygen to the tissues and removing metabolic waste. As your fitness level improves, so will your…
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The liver is the only organ in the human body with the ability to regenerate itself if a part has been damaged. It plays a role in digestion by secreting bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder and used…
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January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has the authority to regulate tattoo ink and the pigments it contains, but the agency rarely exercises this oversight. As a result, most manufacturers decline to reveal the ingredients in tattoo ink, which…
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Halitosis, or bad breath, can be traced to several things, such as poor digestion from food, dental hygiene or eating foods that have a negative effect on breath. Notice what foods or combinations of foods results in bad breath. Eating…
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Cystic acne is a severe form of acne characterized by cysts under the skin. The cysts are blocked oil glands that have opened, producing inflammation and pus. Treatment is important because the cysts can leave long-lasting scars. Cystic acne takes…
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1. Recognize the Physical Evidence Learn about the physical symptoms you might experience if you have cholestasis, in order to identify if you have the condition. Suffering from cholestasis means that bile can’t flow out of your liver. There are…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba mate, a traditional South American tea, is widely touted in the United States as a healthier alternative to coffee and stimulant drinks. It contains caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, stimulant substances found in coffee and tea. In addition, yerba mate…
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Hybrid technology, while typically associated with high fuel-efficiency, can be adapted to assist vehicles primarily during acceleration to provide much faster speeds than that of a comparable vehicle. While many hybrids are designed for speed, only a few stood out…
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January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Finding time to exercise is often a difficult task. Focusing on workouts that burn a higher amount of calories per hour allows you to get more out of the time you have set aside for staying fit or becoming fit….
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Although a trip to the divorce court is the last thing on anybody’s mind when they walk down the aisle to say, “I do,” that’s exactly where many marriages will eventually end up. There is no way to change the…
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