5,196 articles related to "health"

The Art of Worrying

The Art of Worrying by: Ieuan Dolby I am worried. I have been biting my nails for weeks and now there is not much left (skin doesn’t taste very good) on my hands and feet to chew on. I have been bent over the sink retching, I am constantly nau...

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Is Your Dog Fat?

Is Your Dog Fat? by: Bev Storer Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their unconditional love and comp...

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Vitamins And Minerals May Boost Immune Function

(NC)-Many experts believe vitamins, especially antioxidant vitamins, help boost the disease-fighting powers of the immune system. Antioxidants are thought to help protect cells in the immune system from damage caused by environmental contaminants, ci...

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What Causes Muscle Growth

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required:1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers.2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores ...

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What triggers/Causes BACKACHE

Poor PostureLack of exerciseStanding or bending down for long periodsSitting in a chair that does not provide enough back supportSleeping on a mattress that does not provide enough back supportLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy loads, or go...

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Choosing a Hair Loss Remedy

For those persons dealing with the issue of hair loss, it may be a daunting task to choose a hair loss remedy. For various reasons individuals may have difficulty in choosing which treatment will work. Sometimes, those individuals try multiple remed...

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Hypertension, High Blood Pressure - Just Thick Blood?

HYPERTENSION - THICK BLOOD?Sounds ridiculous, doesnt it? Well, thats what many renowned natural health practitioners refer high blood pressure to.What causes hypertension or high blood pressure? Some people think its being overweight, stress, salt an...

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Eczema: Getting The Facts

Eczema: Getting The Facts by: Lori Stryker People from all walks of life and all ages live with eczema; however, it typically appears in infants. Also called contact dermatitis, eczema is actually a group of skin conditions. Although it may some...

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Treatment for Period Pains

GENERAL MEASURES Pelvic exam and a patient history may help suggest the cause of dysmenorrhea. Initial treatment aims are to relieve pain. Long term goals of treatment involve treating any underlying cause with medication, counseling or possibly surg...

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Not all Fats are Bad

Fats have been unfairly lumped together as being all bad for too long. Fat doesn’t necessarily cause disease, and can actually cause a role in its prevention. The truth is that some fats are very bad for us and some fats are actually very good for ...

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