5,196 articles related to "health"

Semi Scleral Contact Lenses, Looking Towards Our Roots For Answers To New Challenges

Semi Scleral Contact Lenses, Looking Towards Our Roots For Answers To New Challenges by: Steve Cogger Advances in gas permeable materials and lens manufacturing techniques have allowed certain labs to manufacture corneo-scleral contact lenses. T...

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The Benefits of Iodine

The Benefits of Iodine by: Charlene J. Nuble Initially discovered as a new element in 1811 by Barnard Courtois, knowledge of this substance has come to include the host of benefits it brings to the body as an essential nutrient. For many years, ...

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Finding Medical Equipment

Finding Medical Equipment by: Anthony Meijers Sourcing medical equipment is an important task for people such as physicians, doctors and organizations such as refurbishers, manufacturers, dealers and leasing companies. Some websites specializin...

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What are Plantar Warts?

What are Plantar Warts? by: David Chandler Plantar warts are a common skin infection on the bottom (plantar) side of your foot. About 10 percent of teenagers have plantar warts. Using a public shower or walking around the locker room in your bar...

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Exercise Bikes - Recumbent or Stationary?

Exercise Bikes - Recumbent or Stationary? by: Andre Best Exercise bikes are a wonderful way to get a low-impact exercise workout. Of course today's bikes like those from Sportsart, Tunturi, Nordictrack, Schwinn, and Pro Form are a far cry f...

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Lose Weight on Hips and Thighs: A Quest for Slimmer Hips and Thighs!

Lose Weight on Hips and Thighs: A Quest for Slimmer Hips and Thighs! by: Ashley Green Losing weight on hips and thighs has always been a dream. And yes, dreams come true! It is usually difficult to lose weight from thighs and hips as compared to...

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Does Your Body Know Its ABC's??

Does Your Body Know Its ABC's?? by: Lori Wilton What are Glyconutritionals? The Greek word "Glyco" means "Sugar". Most people think of sugar as being bad for you. However, there are actually TWO kinds of sugars. One is the refined or "extra...

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What are Glyconutrients?

What are Glyconutrients? by: Theryssa Gossman Simply stated, the Greek word glyco refers to "sweet." Hence, a glyconutrient is a biochemical that contains a sugar molecule. The prefix "glyco" can be placed in front of a fat, protein or any molec...

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Ayurveda Can Help Stop Hair Loss

Ayurveda Can Help Stop Hair Loss by: Richard Mitchell Most hair loss sufferers seek solutions from Western medicine or turn to remedies derived from local traditions. Some experts however argue that the ayurvedic system of medicine has much to o...

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R E S T Need Not Be a Four Letter Word for Runners with Plantar Fasciitis

When a runner is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, often the first thing they hear is that they need to rest and stop running. Though this advice may work for someone whose plantar fasciitis is being caused by obesity, it puts the runner in an awkwar...

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