November 2, 2013 Ingredients in Clinique Clarifying Lotion
Clinique Clarifying Lotions come in different numbered varieties that are designed to address oily skin issues. The higher the number, the oilier the skin is that needs help. Some ingredients are used in all the formulas, while others are just…
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November 2, 2013 Signs of First Menstrual Period
First menstruation, or menarche, can be an exciting time in a girl’s life signaling entry into puberty and young womanhood. A girl will not start menarche until all of her reproductive organs have matured and are working together, usually around…
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November 2, 2013 Worst Exercise Machines
Abraham Lincoln said that you can fool some of the people all of the time. Some exercise equipment manufacturers adhere to this philosophy. They employ clever marketers, who appeal to consumer’s insecurities with promises of “lost inches” and “instant weight…
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Amlodipine besylate, or Norvasc, is a prescription drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers (CCBs). Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from…
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Overview Your credit report may be riddled with mistakes that are bringing your credit score down. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) findings show that 16 percent of reports may contain harmful and incorrect information, Bob Sullivan, an MSNBC columnist, warns. The…
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Swelling in the ankles, also called peripheral edema, can be caused by many things. Sometimes there is a temporary build up of fluid, while other cases are related to medical conditions. If you develop this symptom, you should speak with…
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1. Ask About Intravenous Lidocaine Studies have shown that receiving intravenous lidocaine significantly reduces overall pain in people with fibromyalgia. In fact, it seems to improve many aspects of their lives. People who received intravenous lidocaine in a 2002 study…
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November 2, 2013 Specific Herbs for Arthritis
Arthritis is characterized by chronic inflammation. Foods that act as anti-inflammatory agents may alleviate some of the pain of arthritis. Herbs, specifically, offer many health benefits and healing properties. The volatile oils of herbs such as basil, sage and thyme…
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November 2, 2013 Women's Health
The uterus is a female reproductive organ that has two parts: the lining, called the endometrium; and the outer layer of muscle, called the myometrium. While the majority of uterine cancers start in the endometrium, some start in muscles of…
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November 2, 2013 What Are the Side Effects of Gabapentin?
Gabapentin, also known by the brand name of Neurontin, is an antiepileptic medication that is frequently prescribed to treat partial seizures in adults. This medication prevents seizures by increasing the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical in the brain…
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Seven out of 10 people experience a headache each year, according to the Academy of College Physicians. Headaches can vary in the degree, location and duration of pain and, in some instances, may be so severe as to cause nausea….
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November 2, 2013 How to Interpret High Blood Pressure Numbers
Overview Your blood pressure number is one that doctors commonly use to measure your overall cardiovascular health. A patient information page at the “Journal of the American Medical Association” notes that elevated blood pressure puts extra strain on the cardiovascular…
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November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Men are able to kill two birds with one stone and build muscle while losing weight. The benefits from taking an integrative approach to changing your body is that you can lose weight and lose even more fat as your…
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November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne, a disorder of the sebaceous glands, is an inflammatory condition linked to the entrapment of a sebaceous gland (located beneath a hair follicle) with natural oils and, resulting in inflammation and an accumulation of bacteria. The onset of acne…
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November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although hair loss is traditionally thought to only happen to men, women actually account for 40 percent of American hair loss sufferers, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Hair loss can be psychologically traumatic and damage a woman’s self-image…
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November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fish oil and flax oil are both used as dietary supplements to gain the benefits of their healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Because omega-3 fats are not made by the body, they must be consumed through food or supplement sources….
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A cough can occur due to the common cold, postnasal drip, asthma, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, or as a side effect of some blood pressure medications, says the Mayo Clinic. If a cough has lasted longer than a week, consult…
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Parasites are organisms that live off of a host by feeding off of its nutrients. They can be introduced into the human body through ingestion or breaks in the skin. Many parasites are invisible to the naked eye. Types of…
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November 2, 2013 What Are the Causes of Female Facial Hair Growth?
Excessive hair growth, also known as hirsutism, is a common problem that women can experience at any time in life. Hirsutism consists of dark coarse hair growing on a woman’s face or body in similar placement to that of male…
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November 2, 2013 What Causes Dark Circles and Bags Under the Eyes?
The appearance of under-eye dark circles and puffy eyelids may overwhelm you. For some people, dark circles, like blonde hair, come as part of a genetic package, while for others, these symptoms appear and fade in relation to everyday activities….
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1. Get Plenty of Rest and Fluids Since mononucleosis is a viral infection, there is no cure for the disease, and no specific treatment can effectively eliminate symptoms. To alleviate the symptoms, including the significant fatigue that accompanies the disease,…
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Tees are an important tool in golf. They are used to elevate the ball off the ground, making it easier to strike for the player. The tee is only permitted on the first shot of a hole. There are a…
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If you have the common cold or the flu, you may experience symptoms of a sore throat, nasal congestion, a thick feeling in the back of the throat, and chest congestion. Congestion can give you a headache, cause sinus pain…
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November 2, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The abortion pill is known in the medical community as mifepristone, RU 86, or mifeprex, which are all names for the same drug. The abortion pill can be taken up until the 49th day of pregnancy under the close supervision…
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Characterized by high levels of electrical activity in the brain, epilepsy syndromes clinically present with several different kinds of seizures predominantly in children, but also in adults. Because the seizures happen during sensitive times in brain development, when they occur…
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November 2, 2013 Children's Health
Crystal meth is a strong and dangerous drug. Also known as methamphetamine, crystal meth is a stimulant that increases levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, causing a euphoric and energized feeling. This feeling can last for hours, and…
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November 2, 2013 Kidney Stone Procedures
Kidney stones, or renal calculi, can form anywhere in the urinary tract, although they occur most frequently in the kidney itself. Stones can be composed of different elements and result in pain, obstruction and infection. Smaller stones can usually be…
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Overview Two of the most common types of baseball bats are wood bats and aluminum bats. Among the distinctions between these two types of bats are design and performance. History of Wood Bats Wood bats have been used since the…
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November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Leg cramps are just one of the many complaints women have during pregnancy. Some women report persistent pain, while others experience the leg discomfort only at night. Physical activity may be able to alleviate the cramps depending on the cause,…
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Kidney failure causes accumulation of waste products and byproducts of protein metabolism in the blood. This also leads to excessive fluid buildup and electrolyte disturbances, resulting in high blood pressure. Kidney dialysis is the process of cleansing the blood with…
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