Diet & Fitness / Wellness
By Pat Keenon Several studies show that acupuncture may offer significant relief for a variety of diseases and conditions, including most kinds of common pain such as low back pain and headaches, fibromyalgia, migraines and osteoarthritis. To ease pain, you do not have to rely solely on pain pills as…
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Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television…
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Hurts so good? Not so much. Lovemaking is supposed to be more pleasurable than painful. So if you’re feeling discomfort on a regular basis, it’s time to get a tune-up and see just what’s going on down there. The medical term for pain during sex is dyspareunia, and a…
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It seems as if we are always reading about the best nutrients for optimal women’s health, but what are the best nutrients for men? The right vitamins and minerals for men are as essential as good engine oil is for his car. When added to his daily regimen, these top…
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by Rick Kelly Whether you are right in the middle of a diet and exercise program or successfully completing one, the main thing that you will notice is that the amount of fat you are burning off is slowing down. Those amazing results that you experienced when you first started…
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By Peter Rodrick Pink eye or conjunctivitis refers to a redness or irritation of the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes covering the whites of the eyes. What Causes Pink Eye The leading cause of pink eye is a viral infection, which is highly contagious….
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I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…
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Anxiety, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and rapid heartbeat…is it stress or overactive thyroid symptoms? When the thyroid is out of whack, it affects the whole body. The thyroid gland may overproduce or underproduce hormones, and both conditions cause a host of sometimes-vague symptoms. But how do you know if you have…
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Vitamin C has been praised as a cold-fighting, immune-boosting, health miracle. But is it possible to get too much of a good thing? The Need for Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient that helps grow and repair tissue and bone. It also helps…
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Do you often feel bloated and suffer from awful stomach pain that has you doubled over after meals? If you spend more time in the bathroom after eating than the average Joe, you may be one of the many people afflicted with lactose intolerance. Those who suffer from severe lactose…
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