April 19, 2015 Weight Management
An estradiol patch is a type of estrogen hormone therapy used by women to help reduce the symptoms associated with menopause. This type of medication is applied as a transdermal patch directly to the skin and should only be used…
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April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Ingrown hairs and razor bumps can leave behind small scars that are evidenced by dark discoloration of the skin. This is caused by scar tissue and increased melanin production at the injury site. These spots fade after time, but…
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April 19, 2015 Weight Management
Once you pass the age of 50, your body generally does not tolerate high impact movement, such as running, as well as it once did. Exercises for weight loss as you age should be low impact in nature with limited…
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Overview The principles of acute fracture management involve stabilizing the patient who may have other injuries more life-threatening, checking the neurovascular status of the patient, performing a reduction or attempting to correct the anatomic alignment, stabilizing the reduction with a…
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Overview Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., is an herbaceous perennial. You can find it growing wild in 21 northern U.S. states including Washington, Minnesota, West Virginia and Maine. Common names for valerian include garden heliotrope, vandal root and amantilla. If you…
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A normal pregnancy is 40 weeks in duration and totals 9 months of gestation. This is commonly broken down into trimesters lasting from 12 to 14 weeks each. There are many exciting milestones during fetal development and the process first…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Controloc (pantoprazole) is a prescription medication indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with acid reflux in adult patients. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid abnormally flows backwards from the stomach into the esophagus, throat or mouth. Controloc is…
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April 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Ephedrine is a stimulating herb used in medications for weight loss, energy, and performance enhancement. Ephedrine is actually the alkaloid found in ephedra, however the terms are used interchangeably. Although ephedrine has beneficial effects on the body there are several…
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Overview The herb valerian is touted as a sedative that treats sleep disorders and anxiety. However, clinical trials have not found this the claims to be valid. Short-term oral use, up to six weeks, is generally regarded as safe. Long-term…
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Overview Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that describes several disorders that affect the ability of afflicted patients to coordinate the movements of their muscles. The Mayo Clinic explains that in the United States and Europe, one or two out…
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April 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Home Base Most of the time when we think of camping, we consider where to set up the tent or camper that will serve as a home base for the duration of the camping trip. As sports and other…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Deselex is a brand name for the generic drug desloratadine. It is a prescription medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with seasonal allergies, such as nasal congestion or hives. This medication is part of a class of drugs called antihistamines…
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April 19, 2015 Weight Management
Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million Americans, reports the National Institute of Arthritis. Fifty percent of women and 25 percent of the male population age 50 and older will at some point suffer a bone break attributable to osteoporosis. Medications for…
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Cold sores, also referred to as fever blisters, are blister-like lesions that often appear on the face and genitals. Experts at the Mayo Clinic explain that these sores are a result of the herpes simplex virus and typically last about…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, gastric reflux is a medical condition that causes the contents of the stomach or small intestine to come back up into the esophagus. This condition can cause heartburn that is sometimes severe….
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Depakote (divalproex sodium) is a medication used in the treatment of epileptic seizures in adults and children over 10 years of age. Depakote may also be used to treat bipolar disorder and migraine headaches. This medication is available in both…
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1. Physical Therapy and Hip Joint Pain Physical therapists are trained professionals that know how the body moves, and so they can help you overcome hip joint pain. Frequently hip joint pain comes from improper movement. Improper movement and muscle…
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The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests that most individuals with dementia will exhibit behavioral problems and psychosis as the disease progresses. Moving beyond the cognitive loss, it is the behavioral and psychological manifestations that will increase the burden on…
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April 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Baseball is a game with many rules. Some of the rules are part of the fabric of society: three outs in an inning, three strikes and the batter is out and nine innings to a game. Other rules are far…
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April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Second only to the common cold, back and neck pain account for the most incidences of lost work time. From aging to poor posture to injury, a number of causes can affect your back and cause you pain that…
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According to Vern Gambetta, director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems, muscular endurance is your ability to perform work for a long period of time. This is not quite the same as aerobic exercise where the exercise is done continuously at…
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April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
An ingrown nail occurs when the edges of the nail curve down and grow into the skin. As the nail digs into the skin, pain, redness and swelling can occur. As long as an infection is not present, the condition…
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To engage the entire abdominal area, you must isolate three major muscles: the upper rectus abdominus, the lower rectus abdominus and the obliques. The abdominals are often referred to as the core, and are responsible for stability, balance and holding…
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Indigestion is a term used to describe when a person develops an upset stomach after eating. Symptoms may include bloating, nausea and heartburn. Indigestion is typically not serious and can usually be resolved at home without needing to see a…
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Having rounder and higher buttocks requires that you improve your posture, reduce some body fat and increase muscle definition and strength in them. When training your hips, be sure to integrate them with the rest of the body since your…
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April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Hot stone massage is a practice in which a massage therapist positions several hot stones on particular key points on the body. The prolonged heat radiated by the stones is said to deeply relax muscles, as well as providing…
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Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a common disorder in elderly cats, though it can occur in young cats as well. The kidneys are essential for removing waste products in the blood, but they also produce a number of hormones. One…
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Every woman goes through the change of life differently, and how you deal with the symptoms will depend on their severity. Symptoms commonly associated with menopause include night sweats and hot flashes. Taking natural remedies for side effects of menopause…
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The heart is what enables the body to function well, by delivering blood with oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. When this process fails, it is known as heart failure. Several factors can lead to congestive heart failure; these…
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The knee is the most likely part of the body to get injured while skiing and accounts for approximately 45 percent of all ski-related injuries, according to the Sports Injury Clinic. The knee joint is composed entirely of ligaments but…
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