Overview The fruit called acai comes from a South American palm with the scientific name Euterpe oleracea. This is the same tree that gives us edible hearts of palm. Acai fruit, which commonly called acai berry, is harvested from mature…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Boswellia oil, also known as frankincense oil, comes from steam distillation of resin from the Indian Boswellia serrata tree. Although popular for its fragrance, the oil’s greatest strength lies in its healing properties. Applied topically, boswellic acids in this oil…
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The glues and chemicals used in the manufacture and installation of many modern flooring options can contribute to indoor air pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Some flooring options, such as certain hardwoods or marble, come from non-renewable resources….
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Once cervical cancer is diagnosed, it is staged. Staging a cancer involves classifying the spread and extent of disease based on standardized guidelines. Knowing the stage of disease can help guide treatment options and prognosis. For cervical cancer, stages range…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dry sauna use is the centuries-old practice of exposing your body to elevated temperatures in a confined area for a short period of time. This practice has continued to gain popularity in the past century. While sauna use provides plenty…
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During an eye exam, the doctor may discover damage to the optic nerve that results from a high pressure inside the eye. The optic nerve has the responsibility of transmitting information to the brain, and if a high pressure damages…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Depressed feelings can result from many different causes. Major depressive disorder manifests as feelings of sadness or loss of interest along with related symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite and fatigue, according to the American Psychiatric Association. However, feelings…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Thinning hair can be caused by many factors including genetics, illness, aging and stress. A certain amount of daily hair loss is a natural part of the growing cycle. However, excessive hair loss can sometimes be a symptom of a…
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Overview Migraine headaches occur more commonly in females than in males. While some women notice a decrease in the incidence of migraines while pregnant, other women experience more migraines when they are expecting. Some women even experience their first migraine…
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For thousands of years, thyme oil has been part of healing traditions throughout the Mediterranean region and beyond. Not only does thyme oil smell pleasant, the thymol it contains endows it with powerful medicinal and health-protective properties. A versatile oil,…
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Overview The OneTouch Ultra 2 is a home blood glucose monitor that provides results in five seconds. It requires only a small drop of blood. Patients may use this monitor to test on alternative sites such as the forearm or…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that sleep-deprived drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers, and adequate sleep is essential for good health. Although the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, an average…
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The thoracic spine, or mid-back, is the most stable and least mobile segment of the spine. Most injuries to the thoracic spine are a result of chronic overuse and poor posture. According to the University of Maryland Spine Center, herniated…
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Many otherwise-ecologically minded Americans have a dirty little secret—a stash of plastic bags from the stores they frequent. Although they weigh just a few grams and are just a few millimeters thick, the sheer number of them used each day…
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Overview Although playgrounds provide opportunities for children to get exercise and fresh air, they also pose potential hazards. Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds around the country, according to Kidshealth. By following some basic safety policies, you…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diseases of the skin take many different forms. Some are painful, some itch, and some cause no unusual sensation, they just look strange. Skin diseases also vary in their degree of severity. Some are minor nuisances; others can be fatal…
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May 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cissus Quadrangularis is an herbal supplement derived from a vine found throughout Asia and Africa. The entire plant has been utilized for it’s natural healing properties. It has been part of Indian Ayurvedic tradition for centuries, and most recently used…
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Abdominal exercises that are performed in a supine (lying on your back) position and that lift the torso upward against gravity often aggravate the neck. If this is an issue for you, there are several ways you can still work…
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Overview An Individual Retirement Account, IRA, is an investment account that affords certain tax advantages if you observe Internal Revenue Service regulations. There are many kinds of IRA accounts, from those that can be established by individuals to those that…
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May 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Trichloroacetic acid, or TCA, is used for cosmetic skin peels in dermatology offices and is also available for home use. Mild skin peels using TCA involve at-home kits available online and at beauty supply stores. If you’re buying a…
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Essential oils are extracted from various types of plants, including shrubs, trees, flowers and herbs. Many holistic and natural health practitioners believe that these essential oils have a variety of healing and medicinal properties. Many of these oils also are…
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Overview A nurse specialized in collecting evidence, legal testimony expertise and criminal procedure is a forensic nurse, according to The Forensic Nurse, an online resource pertaining to forensic nursing. A forensic nurse is cross trained in the investigation techniques police…
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No couple enters a marriage believing that the relationship will eventually end in divorce, but if the marriage has broken down and there appears to be no chance of reconciliation, there is often no alternative. Although divorce is a complicated…
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Solar energy systems use radiation from the sun to generate electricity or heat for buildings. Most systems feature photovoltaic cells, which can be installed on your roof or elsewhere outside your house. While such systems can be expensive to produce…
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Divorce in California is called dissolution of marriage. California doesn’t make it very easy to get a divorce–there are strict residency requirements and a mandatory waiting period. California abolished its fault grounds in the 1970s and became the first no-fault…
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Overview When you exercise, think of your heart beat as the speedometer in your car. If you keep the gauge too low, you’ll never make it to your destination. Make it go too high, however, and you risk losing control…
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Overview A 2002 study published in “The New England Journal of Medicine” found that lack of fitness is a better predictor of death among men than all other established risk factors for heart diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and…
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You need not have been married in Nevada, or even have ever resided there, to file for divorce in the state. Nevada imposes relatively minor requirements for divorce, and allows filing if the cause for the divorce occurred within the…
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May 14, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Bicycle maintenance can be a daunting prospect for many cyclists. As a result, many easy processes such as changing tires, mending bent wheels and installing inner tubes make people dash straight to the nearest repair shop. However, this doesn’t…
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Overview Whether from morning sickness, chemotherapy or motion sickness, nausea can result in inadequate food and fluid intake. Food and drinks are often avoided because of the fear of vomiting after eating, but some foods are better tolerated than others….
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