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Menstrual Cramps

CAUSESStrong or prolonged contractions of the muscular wall of the uterus. These may be caused by concentration of prostaglandins (hormones found in the cervix and uterus). Research shows that women with dysmenorrhea produce and excrete more prostagl...

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What To Do About Nail Fungus

Fungal infections of the nails are common. The fungus grows in the nail bed, where the nail meets the skin. The fungus grows slowly and does not spread to internal organs. Fungal infections of the nail are not by themselves painful. As the nail thick...

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Preventing Irritable Bowel Syndrome - An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure

You may have heard the saying this saying at least once in your life, "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." This can pertain to so many things in general like accidents but this saying is given much, much more justice if taken in t...

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Composition Of A Good Nutrient Rich Diet

For the human body to function well, it should be fed a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. There are three primary macronutrients which we consume namely protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Without these, our body won't be able to function pro...

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Binaural Beats : Innovative Meditation

Meditation is the simple solution to the complex problems of life. In the day to day busy life one hardly gets any time for self analization. People are so busy with the fulfillment of their materialistic trivialities, that the happiness available is...

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How Does Radiation Therapy Work?

When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, it is appropriate for him or her to discuss possible cancer treatment options as there are a variety of options to consider. There are two aggressive treatments that are commonly used today in the fight ag...

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Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With Lipitor and Pravachol

Heart disease continues to be a major health concern throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease has been the cause of 31% of global deaths. The development of cholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor...

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A Youthful Approach to the Fight Against Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to severe health complications such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and blindness. In the USA alone, there are currently 34.2 million people living with dia...

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Suffering From Hypoglycemia?

Suffering From Hypoglycemia? by: Shannon Lueck WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA? Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This can be caused by a sudden rise in glucose in the blood due to sweets and other sweeteners. This th...

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Home Air Purifiers And Allergies

Home Air Purifiers And Allergies by: Duane Johnson A healthy home environment means that contaminants that are harmful to your health are removed or neutralized as much as possible. For allergy sufferers, it is vital to try to limit the free dis...

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