Single Father Rights
Overview It is important to recognize what rights a father has in a separation or divorce. A father who is looking at a battle for custody should retain an attorney who can ensure that he retains his role in his…
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Known Side Effects of Doxycycline Hyc
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Doxycycline hyc (hyclate) is a prescription antibiotic that belongs to a class of drugs called the tetracyclines. It treats infections caused by a wide range of susceptible bacteria. Doxycycline acts by binding to the bacteria and preventing the production of…
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Medical Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy isn’t just a fluff-and-buff spa pampering. In addition to being offered in spas, massage is widely available in hospitals, chiropractic offices, student clinics, malls, airports and corporate office environments. Because interest in massage therapy has expanded, more research…
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Marshmallow Root Safety
Overview Safety is an important consideration whenever you use a natural remedy to address your health concerns. When it comes to safety issues, marshmallow root preparations–such as tinctures, creams, teas, cough syrups and capsules–may seem as harmless as the sugary…
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Safety Information for Benzoic Acid
Overview Benzoic acid is found both naturally, in foods such as berries and milk products, and as an added preservative in processed foods such as baked goods, candy, chewing ice cream, jams, pickles and soft drinks. It is also found…
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Foods that Are Good for Your Hair & Skin
Skin is the human body’s largest organ. Its most important job is to protect our internal organs from harm. Along with the hair, it acts as a temperature regulator for the body. Most people, however, are concerned about how their…
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Uses of Solar Energy Electricity
The sun’s power can be captured by photovoltaic or solar cells and converted to energy. Larger systems that use photovoltaic panels require an inverter to generate an alternate current. Solar cells can also be used for larger systems, but are…
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Effective Weight Loss Workout
May 11, 2015 Weight Management
Overview An effective weight loss workout is one that allows you to fit the program into everyday life, burns enough calories so that you don’t need to severely restrict your intake of food, and still allows you to lose weight….
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Things to Help You Lose Weight
May 11, 2015 Weight Management
A successful and safe weight loss plan is based on living a healthy lifestyle. When you are planning to lose weight it is important to try to find things to help you lose weight that work for you because a…
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About Pressure Ulcers
Overview Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers and bedsores, develop from sustained pressure placed on bony areas of the body, restricting blood supply to the skin and tissues. The decrease in blood supply causes damage and…
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What Are the Treatments for Advanced Uterine Cancer?
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Uterine cancer is usually cancer starting from the inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Advanced uterine cancer means cancer that has spread beyond the uterus, typically stage three to four. According to the National Institutes of Health, five-year…
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About Camphor
Overview Camphor belongs to the botanical family Lauraceae and it is called “alcanfor” in Spanish. The camphor tree has historically been used as a medicinal remedy in its native countries of Vietnam, China and Japan. However, it is possible to…
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What Are the Treatments for a Ruptured Disk in the Lower Spine?
A ruptured disc in the lower spine causes increased pressure on the nerves coming from the spinal cord, which can lead to severe pain, according to “Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing” by Linda Williams and Paula Hopper. When a protrusion of…
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Hoodia Gordonii Health Risks
Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant that grows naturally in South Africa, and many commercial weight- loss products are marketed as containing this substance. South African people have used the herb traditionally for an appetite suppressant, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering…
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Blood Pressure Medication List
Blood pressure refers to a force that presses against the blood vessel walls. Sometimes, the force can be so intense that it leads to high blood pressure; the pressure can also be too weak and lead to low blood pressure….
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What Herbs Promote a Clean Colon?
In folk medicine, herbs were routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. By preparing a tea, you can ingest cleansing herbs that produce powerful colon cleansing effects within six to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax your intestines into expelling…
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Anti-Aging Neck Exercises
When a person ages, their skin becomes thinner and the cells of the skin do not rejuvenate as quickly. The layer of fat under the dermis layer of skin becomes saggy, as the fibers that generate taut younger skin begin…
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Guided Imagery for Stress
Overview When your hectic work and social life gets the best of you, take a time-out and regroup with a guided imagery session. Guided imagery, or the use of visualization to transform your mood, may eradicate your immediate stress responses…
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Baby Development & Laughing
Overview Few things delight parents more than finding ways to make their baby laugh. Parents of newborns may even hear laughing when there is none. But by the age of four or five months, your infant should be squealing with…
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Free Gym Exercises
Gyms and fitness centers offer many workout options, including aerobics classes, swimming, running tracks, free weights and exercise machines. Taking advantage of all of these options allows you to create workouts to build muscle, increase heart health and improve athletic…
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Advanced Yoga Training
Overview When choosing advanced yoga training classes and teacher training programs, Yoga Alliance encourages yogis to research the variety of yoga formats and lifestyles available. Advanced yoga training for you may be gentle poses combined with a serious study of…
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Gambling Addiction & Debt
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, approximately 2 million Americans qualify as compulsive gamblers. Statistics compiled by the American Psychological Association indicate the average male pathological gambler has incurred a debt in the range of $55,000 to…
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About Bicycle Seats for Women
May 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview For female cyclists, saddle choices abound. Traditionally, there was no distinction between male and female saddles. However with more women riding, demand is greater for saddles specifically designed for women. Women-specific saddles are based on the average woman. Even…
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Pistachio Nut Nutrition
Overview Pistachios are a small tree nut with green flesh and a light colored shell. They can be eaten raw or dry roasted and are often added to salads, baked goods or desserts to add crunch and flavor. Servings And…
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Crunches & Other Abdominal Exercises
Strengthening your abdominal muscles not only tightens and tones your stomach, it also improves your posture, prevents lower back injuries, eases lower back pain and makes other physical activities easier to perform. While you may be tempted to spend hours…
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Sensitive Tooth Pain
Overview If you feel tooth pain upon taking that first bite of food or sip of a drink, chances are you have sensitive teeth. Problems such as cavities, fractured teeth and untreated periodontal disease can be the underlying cause of…
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Chocolate Graham Cracker Nutrition Information
Overview Graham flour contains white flour, wheat germ and wheat bran. A plain graham cracker uses graham flour and typically has a coating of cinnamon and sugar. A chocolate graham cracker contains a chocolate coating, which you typically eat as…
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Fun Home Exercises
Getting fit does not require a gym membership, only a few household items and a little space in your own home. There are many ways to incorporate fitness into your everyday household chores, and to use common household items in…
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How Can a Father Get Custody of a Child?
Overview As a father, if you desire to obtain custody of your child, you must follow both court procedures and meet statutory requirements pursuant to the family laws in force in all states, according to the American Bar Association Section…
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ADHD Testing Methods
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD, symptoms can appear in children as young as seven years of age, according to the Behavioural Neurotheraphy Clinic. Identifying and accurately diagnosing ADHD is subject to very specific parameters outlined in the Diagnostic and…
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