5,196 articles related to "health"

The Glycemic Index and Dieting

The Glycemic Index and Dieting by: Protica Nutritional Research The field of nutrition is awash with charts, tables, diagrams, models, acronyms, and abbreviations; more than the average person can memorize. As such, one often comes across someon...

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How Do You Know if You Have Manic-Depression

How Do You Know if You Have Manic-Depression by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Nancy was doing very well until about two years ago when Phil, her boyfriend of 9 years, broke-up with her. It was a difficult moment for her especially after she learned that...

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What Is The Role Of Minoxidil (Rogaine) In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?

What Is The Role Of Minoxidil (Rogaine) In The Treatment Of Hair Loss? by: Richard Mitchell Minoxidil is one of only two FDA-approved treatments for hair loss and is the only anti-baldness drug approved for women. Originally introduced as a medi...

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The Importance Of Using Electric Wheelchairs To Improve Mobility

The Importance Of Using Electric Wheelchairs To Improve Mobility by: Mike YeagerNo person likes to feel housebound and dependent on others. While people who have been injured or suffering from a debilitating disease may not have full functionali...

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Beat The Bugs… Use Repellent!

The Bugs… Use Repellent!  by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Pro...

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Break Through Your Negative Stress With Yoga

Will you be able to manage the stress in your life?It seems that everyday brings more and more stress. Yogais a terrific way to counter all the stressors in today'sfast-paced society.Now it's clear, not all stress is equal.All stresses plac...

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Beryllium The New Asbestos

It was American workers on the world's first atomic bomb who became the first industrial victims of beryllium, a rare but especially light, stable and strong metal whose toxic dust can kill those who breathe it.Now Seafarers doing ship maintenan...

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Aromatherapy Spotlight on Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang, pronounced ee-lung ee-lung, is as exotic sounding as the tropical regions from where these fragrant flowers originate. The name means, “flower of flowers” and the abundantly sweet flowers are prettily colored pink, mauve or yellow, c...

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Pain Relief

During an outbreak, there are different ways to relieve pain. These are especially helpful in initial genital herpes.Take warm baths. After bathing, carefully dry affected areas gently with a soft, clean towel, or use a hair dryer set on low. Wear lo...

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Thyroid Symptoms - Do You Have Symptoms Of Thyroid Problems?

Thyroid Symptoms - Do You Have Symptoms Of Thyroid Problems? by: Olinda Rola Thyroid symptoms afflict at least 10 million persons in the USA alone. Symptoms of thyroid problems often go undiagnosed, making it difficult to really know just how ma...

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