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Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Snoring is an age-old problem and by itself is considered more of an annoyance than a major health threat. Sleep Apnea however is quite different and can be a potentially dangerous condition that requires proper diagnosis and treatment. It is though...

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Acne and Green Tea

Acne and Green Tea by: Elaine Clay Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat many ailments including acne and to improve general well-being. But does it provide an effective herbal alternative to modern medication? The ...

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Got a Headache? Painkillers Are NOT the Solution!

Got a Headache? Painkillers Are NOT the Solution! by: Arina Nikitina Say you had a stressful day at work, didn't get enough sleep the night before and as a result you've got a bad headache. What do you do? It's easy! You take good...

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Tips for successful weight loss

Tips for successful weight loss by: Annette Croft Throughout my childhood and teenage years I watched as my mother tried every fad diet under the sun. I recall one time she ate boiled cabbage and nothing else for a whole week. I felt my mothersâ...

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“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.”

“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.” by: Jeannine Virtue The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD. For many pe...

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Can You Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Can You Get Rid of Stretch Marks? by: Nicky Pilkington The question, “Can you get rid of stretch marks?” sounds simple enough, but the answer to the question is not so easy. Ask 10 skin specialists this question and you are likely to receive...

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Kick The Habit

As the name aptly implies, a nicotine patch is an adhesive patch that's impregnated with nicotine so that when the patch is attached to a persons' skin [usually the upper arm], nicotine will be absorbed into the bloodstream via the skin, gi...

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Should I Have a Face Lift

As we age, our skin starts to show the effects of time, gravity, and sun exposure. We begin to see wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs that we are not as young as we once were. A face lift is one option that can help restore a more youthful appea...

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What Is an Essential Fat?

An essential fat refers to the fat in the human body that is essential for various bodily functions and cannot be synthesized by the body. Essential fats are also known as essential fatty acids, which are important for several processes, including ho...

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Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed

Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed by: Dr. Jamie Fettig Some of the things you think you know that just ain't so (these myths are not true): Eating Cholesterol does not increase your cholesterol levels Salt does NOT cause High Blood Pressure...

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