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What is a typical menstrual period like?

During the menstrual period, the thickened uterine lining and extra blood are shed through the vaginal canal. A womans period may not be the same every month, and it may not be the same as other womens periods. Periods can be light, moderate, or heav...

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Alcoholism as a Disease, Not a Weakness

Alcoholism as a Disease, Not a Weakness by: David Chandler Alcoholism is a disease in which drinkers have lost the ability to control their drinking, leading to physical and mental harm and loss of ability to behave in a socially acceptable mann...

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Types of Diabetes

Types of Diabetes by: Peter Lenkefi Before we start discussion about type of diabetes we must know what exactly is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the digestion system of our body for growth and energy. Almost every food we eat ...

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Bipolar Depression

Bipolar Depression by: David Chandler What is Bipolar Depression? The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic episode. Additionally, it is presumed to be a c...

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Get Over It The Stigma Of Depression And Bipolar Disorder

There are a lot of medical illnesses that receive enormous support for research, education and treatment. Such illnesses as breast cancer, muscular dystrophy, and autism to name a few have wonderful programs and organizations to help fund such initia...

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Dealing With Insomnia Naturally

Sleeping pills, like all other drugs known to man, have known side effects, some of them potentially life-threatening, that very often act as another contributing factor toward the misery of insomnia - this along with other known causes such as stres...

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Why Air Purifiers Are Not Always The Answer To Indoor Air Quality Problems

Why Air Purifiers Are Not Always The Answer To Indoor Air Quality Problems by: Ed Bishop Air purifier filters are not always the answer to air quality problems. Solving the problem is a much better approach than masking the symptom. The followi...

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Male Enhancement

Male Enhancement by: Dr. Michael Rodriguez, M.D. The topic of male enhancement is often considered a highly personal matter, one of which numerous men have difficulty talking about. There is no doubt that there are many men who wish to enjoy a m...

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The Sweat Stops Here

The Sweat Stops Here by: Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast) As many as one in 100 individuals across the UK suffer from severe excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis, according to the clinical paper Boni R. in Kreydon OP, Boni R, Burg G (eds);...

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An Introduction to Cocaine Abuse

Coke, more commonly known as cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant which instantly affects the brain after introducing it to the body. The effects of this drug are extremely pleasurable and give a false sense of euphria. Like caffiene, coke makes t...

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