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The lower body is considered anything from your butt down. When you want to work this half of your body at the gym, you have multiple exercises to choose from. Both free weights and machines can be utilized, and with…
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Nail Fungus

Overview Nail fungus (also known as Onychomycosis) is made up of tiny organisms (Tinea Unguium) that can infect fingernails and toenails. The nails of our fingers and toes are very effective barriers. While this usually just makes it difficult for…
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Remedy Treatments for Psoriasis

Juliette Brown December 26, 2013 Communication

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition affecting 7.5 million Americans, reports the National Psoriasis Foundation. The cause of the condition is unclear though it is believed to stem from immune system dysfunction, according to the Merck Manual. Symptoms of inflammation…
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The downside of text messaging

Texting, via modern-day SMS (short message service) technology, has only been a communication tool since 1992, and only a popular way of communicating since 2007. Before texting there was email. Before email there was telephone. Before telephone there was face-to-face…
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Chelation Therapy Information

Overview Chelation therapy is an extremely controversial treatment used to treat cardiovascular disease, autism and other health conditions. It can be used to treat heavy metal poisoning, according to the National Council Against Health Fraud, and is supported for this…
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Viral Pneumonia Symptoms in Adults

Pneumonia is an infection of the air-exchanging tissues of the lungs. Fluid accumulates in these tissues due to the infection, impeding air exchange. Many viruses can cause community or hospital-acquired pneumonia. Influenza and parainfluenza virus, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus…
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What Is a Solar Water Heater?

Contributor December 26, 2013 Senior Health

Overview The California Solar Center notes that as early as the nineteenth century, it was common for people to fill a black painted metal tank with water and leave it out in the sun to warm. While cheap and easy,…
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Kissing

Here’s a few reasons why kissing may be good for your health: Helps prevent tooth decay Dr. Peter Gorden, dental advisor at the British Dental Association, says, “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which…
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Sexual Fetishes

Overview First described by Sigmund Freud in 1887, sexual fetishism is a form of paraphilia, a psychological disorder that involves some kind of obsessive sexual desire. Other kinds of paraphilia include voyeurism (“Peeping Toms”), exhibitionism (“flashing” people) and transvestitism (“cross-dressing”)….
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Uses

Sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is a strong detergent and surfactant, an agent that lowers the surface tension of a liquid. As such, it is a common addition to compounds that require the ability to bind hydrophobic materials such as…
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Ways to Conserve Energy for Kids

Ashley Crane December 26, 2013 Communication

Your comfort, transportation, and clothing, and most of the products you buy rely to some extent on non-renewable fossil fuel energy. In the United States, 85 percent of all energy consumed comes from fossil fuels, according to the Department of…
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Defining personal boundaries with nosy people

There are some questions that are the equivalent of reaching out and petting a random pregnant woman’s stomach. There are some people who are willing to pass the boundaries of good taste and even decency in order to satisfy their…
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What Is Wet Macular Degeneration?

Overview The back of the eye has a light-sensitive lining called the retina, responsible for transforming light and images into signals for the brain. The macula sits in the central part of the retina, converting light and images in the…
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The Best Ways to Improve Communication With Your Spouse

Whether you’ve been married for three, 15 or 40 years, part of the secret to a successful marriage is maintaining effective communication. Communicating allows you to present your spouse with your feelings, emotions and thoughts on an array of subjects….
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Remedies for Dry Skin on a Baby

A baby’s skin is extra sensitive after birth. Just like adults, the baby’s skin needs hydration. Symptoms of dry skin include itching, tautness, flaking and a dull appearance. Skin dryness is especially common during the winter months when indoor heating…
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Symptoms of Meningitis in Infants

Meningitis is the medical term for an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection in most cases, but some medications and complications from illnesses also cause…
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Ambien Sleep Medication

Lane Olinghouse December 26, 2013 Communication

Overview Approximately 30 percent of adults suffer from insomnia. Zolpidem (Ambien) belongs to a class of drugs known as sedative hypnotics and works to treat short-term insomnia. Ambien works by slowing activity in the brain to allow users to sleep….
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Communicating without knowing signing for the deaf

In the workplace, at public gatherings and at social events, meeting people who have a hearing impairment of greater or lesser degree has become a much more frequent occasion than in times past. Especially in the workplace, at least where…
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10 Top Tips for Losing Weight

Contributor December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition

To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume. One lb. is equivalent to 3,500 calories—so trimming about 500 calories per day will result in a loss of 1 lb. per week. While this seems simple, cravings and…
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Strep Throat

Overview Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by the Group A Streptococcus (strep-toe-kock-cus) bacteria. While anyone can get strep throat, it is most commonly seen in children between the ages of five and 16. Strep is extremely contagious. The…
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Ways That We Can Conserve Energy

Contributor December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition

Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride are greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change, according to the Federal Energy Management Program. Your carbon footprint is the amount of these gases you produce. These gases are…
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What Is Echinacea Goldenseal Good For?

Overview Echinacea and goldenseal are used in alternative medicine to combat infections. Commercial products combining the two herbs are sold as remedies for the common cold. As with any form of alternative medicine, check with your health care provider and…
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Infection of a Pierced Ear

Overview According to Kidshealth.org, people have been piercing their ears for thousands of years. When getting your ears pierced, it’s important to have it done at a reputable place where the person has experience and uses sanitary equipment. Avoid having…
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Ginger Root and Its Benefits

Overview In India, an old proverb states, “Every good quality is contained in ginger.” Known by the botanical name Zingiber officinale, ginger plays a dual role both as an herbal remedy and a spice. Ginger “root” is actually a rhizome,…
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Sand Volleyball Rules by USA Volleyball

Contributor December 26, 2013 Women's Health

The rules governing sand volleyball or beach volleyball are similar to those of other indoor and outdoor volleyball rules, with the notable difference that the floor of the court is made of fine sand instead of grass or a gymnasium…
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Causes of Spotting at 19 Weeks Pregnant

A pregnant woman should report spotting during the 19th week to her overseeing medical care provider. American Family Physician points out that vaginal bleeding after mid-pregnancy, or 20 weeks along, is associated with maternal and fetal risks. Some minor health…
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Writing as an aid when you can’t say something

Lorriellah December 26, 2013 Communication

Writing and speaking are two forms of communication but they can express very different things. Sometimes, it can be difficult to think on your feet and to talk in public whereas if you are writing you may be able to…
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Home Treatment for Acid Reflux