Your hair is one of the first features people notice about you. If your hair is damaged and looks dull and frizzy, it can detract from your appearance, no matter how well put together you are otherwise. Dry, coarse hair…
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Rene Caisse, a Canadian naturopathic nurse, developed the formula for Essiac tea in the early 1920s. Caisse based this product, which she regarded as an effective cancer treatment, on a traditional Native American tea formula. After Caisse’s death in the…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is transferred to humans by ticks. The bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread to humans when a tick bites the patient and transfers the bacterium to the patient’s bloodstream. Most tick bites do…
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Overview Horse chestnut is suggested to treat varicose veins cosmetically, but to date, this complementary and alternative therapy appears beneficial for one purpose: chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects the veins in the legs. The U.S. Food & Drug…
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Pilates exercises were developed by Joseph Pilates to develop the core muscles and flexibility of the human body. These muscles include, but are not limited to, the gluteus maximus, abdominals, hamstrings, and lower back. These exercises are usually performed on…
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Slippery elm is an herbal remedy with many proposed uses. It can treat a sore throat and cough or problems that afflict the gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea. The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) states that slippery elm is…
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Overview Do you hit the weights or hammer the elliptical machine? Weights vs. cardio is a commonly debated fitness question. Like most people, you probably have limited time to work out and want to make the most of the time…
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Overview Manufacturers of colloidal silver products and equipment used to market colloidal silver as a dietary supplement. Silver isn’t considered an essential element in the human body and there isn’t any proof that it has any function in the body….
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May 8, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There is more to bike safety than just remembering to wear your helmet. You need to be seen and heard, your bicycle must be in good repair and you need to rely on your own good judgment to keep you…
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In the 1920s, Rene Caisse, a Canadian public health nurse, developed the formula for Essiac tea. This four-herb concoction later became the world’s most popular alternative cancer treatment. After Caisse’s death in the 1980s, her colleague Dr. Charles Brusch inherited…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Anxiety and depression are two common emotional disorders that can get in the way of daily activities, relationships with others and enjoyment of life. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America states that 17 percent of people struggle with depression…
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Many different systems make up the human body. Each system needs the other systems to function properly. For example, for the heart to circulate oxygenated blood, the respiratory system must bring in fresh air. The nervous system controls the involuntary…
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Passive solar energy systems are designed to make use of heat and light from the sun without the need for solar panels or other mechanical devices. Because of their simplicity and their reliance on existing structures, they have several advantages…
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Babies and children under 3 years of age are more prone to ear infections, also known as the disorder otitis media, than older children or adults. In fact, three out of four babies will develop an ear infection before they…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
In the 2008 Survey on Drug Use and Health, 52 percent of American teens aged 12 and up had used alcohol in the previous month. Another 24 percent engaged in binge drinking, and 2 percent drank heavily on a regular…
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Goji Guarana is a powdered drink containing extracts of Lycium barbarum, more commonly called goji or wolfberry, and Paullinia cupana, known as guarana. Goji Guarana is marketed as an energy drink, appetite suppressant and sexual enhancement product. Goji berry is…
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Overview Monitoring one’s heart rate during cycling workouts is a method to maximize your time on the saddle. A heart rate monitor can provide cyclists with a plethora of information about their workouts, past and present. Strap one on and…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Percocet is a Class II prescription drug that comes in six different strengths and is prescribed as a pain reliever for moderate to acute pain. The main active ingredients of Percocet are oxycodone and acetaminophen. This blend classifies Percocet as…
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Fennel is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cooking. The bulbous vegetable, also known as anise, is eaten raw or roasted, like a celery. Its seeds are dried and used as a flavoring in soups, seasoning in recipes or to flavor…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that most frequently attacks a person’s lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s spread from one person to another when an infected person releases minute droplets of saliva into the air by coughing or sneezing….
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Hypertension is similar to trying to squeeze toothpaste from a tube through a small hole–the condition increases blood pressure, the force needed for the heart to pump blood against hardened arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers; a systolic…
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The claims of advertisers make breast enhancement formulas sound so appealing, offering increased breast size with the help of an all-natural product. But these claims often do not match up with reality. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discourages…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Extra water in your lungs complicates breathing and must be removed. Water can be inhaled, as in near drowning, or it can enter by a medical lung-washing procedure called lavage. Your lungs can also fill up with water leaking from…
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A clean, green, renewable energy source, solar energy has grown easier to harvest, thanks to technological developments. As solar panels have become more efficient and more reasonably priced, more people are considering solar energy a viable option. Solar energy holds…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid gets in the bloodstream. This is also called hyperuricemia. Uric acid is a natural by-product of digestion, but if individuals produce too much, or if their kidneys…
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About 14.8 million Americans will experience some form of depression each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. To understand the difference between a mere bad mood and true clinical depression, however, it is important to be able…
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In addition to its reputation as a culinary herb, oregano has medicinal uses for antibiotic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory purposes. Pure oregano oil is cold pressed and steam distilled from wild Origanum vulgare, native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean. The…
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Overview Bleeding that occurs between periods, is extremely heavy or lasts for more than a week at a time is abnormal, explains the Mayo Clinic. Although not all abnormal bleeding is dangerous, it sometimes indicates serious medical and gynecological conditions….
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The common cold may cause symptoms of coughing, a headache, a sore throat and sinus congestion, says the Mayo Clinic. In most cases, the common cold does not require a doctor’s care and will go away on its own within…
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Ayurvedic herbs have been used to treat women in Indian tradition for centuries, according to Dr. Virender Sodhi, who believes that modern research will prove the effectiveness of ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is a holistic medical system that treats each woman’s…
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