Helping Children Adjust to a Parent’s Cancer Diagnosis

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Cancer is a difficult topic for anyone, but it can be terrifying for children. Seeing a parent go through cancer can be strange and heartbreaking. A child doesn’t understand why mommy is so tired all the time and it can be frightening for her to lose her hair. This is why it’s essential for parents [...]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Etiology, Diagnosis, Management

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is otherwise known as spastic colon, mucous colitis, and functional bowel disease, IBD or IBS. It is a disease or a disorder that causes distress and discomfort but it is only for temporary. It doesn’t cause a permanent threat to the person’s intestines and will not lead to disease that is serious such [...]

Side Effects of Actos, The Diabetes Treatment

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Actos is a drug commonly prescribed to people with Type 2 diabetes that is successful in part because Actos side effects are well tolerated by most patients. People with Type 2 diabetes are not able to produce enough insulin or use the insulin they have to adequately manage their blood sugar. Usually, Type 2 diabetes [...]

Common Autism Myths Debunked

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The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders is increasing each year, and this has lead to an increased awareness of autism in the general population, but it also means that there are lot of misconceptions floating around.  The following are a few of the more common misconceptions and myths surrounding autism.   [...]

Should Dentists Offer General Health Screenings?

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We’ve all seen the BOGO (buy-one-get-one) ads at our local shoe stores. But now, dental offices might be the next place you can get a two-for-one deal.   Recent research has shown that, when it comes to regular health visits, dentists are stealing the show. While the majority of people make annual visits to their [...]

A Natural Approach to Headache Relief – Painkillers Aren’t the Only Solution

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When you suffer from headache, it can be totally debilitating, depending on the level of pain you experience. Headaches can also produce a variety of additional symptoms. There are five classifications of headaches including; migraine, tension, cluster, sinus and rebound. In order to properly treat the headache you need to know which kind you actually [...]

4 Strong Methods To Help You Sleep Better

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Photo Credit I’m not a huge fan of medications, especially ones that help you sleep.  Why?  Because if you’re disciplined enough, you can accomplish this naturally, which is what your body will be thanking you for in years to come.  In my experience, the following ways should be high on your priority list if you [...]

Kids and Gardening: Growing Interest with Growing Plants

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If you love gardening, teaching your children how to tend the earth is an excellent way to bond and share with them. The quality time spent within a garden is an opportunity for growth–not only for your plants and flowers but also for your relationship with your kids. There are plenty of ways to include [...]

Gonorrhea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease, but did you know that it can be spread from the mouth and even the eyes? In order to protect yourself from this bacteria based disease, you need to understand the causes and symptoms. However, if you already have the disease, you will also need to learn about [...]

5 Tips for Adjusting to Life with Celiac Disease

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Being diagnosed with Celiac Disease means you have a gluten intolerance. With this intolerance comes a lot of problems if you continue to eat gluten. So you have to adjust your lifestyle, and it’s going to be difficult at first. The good news is, it’ll get a lot easier after awhile. In time, you won’t [...]

5 Reasons to Quit Smoking

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Why should you quit smoking? Smoking is one of the most common addictions found in people across the globe. As with all addictions, getting rid of it is the hardest part. To convince a habitual smoker to quit you need to have some solid reasons to give. Else, you have no chance of getting someone [...]

7 Useful Tips to Prevent Acid Reflux and Shortness of Breath

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Before the question, is it possible to suffer from shortness of breath because of acid reflux, can be answered, it is helpful to know exactly what causes the acid reflux in the first place. Acid reflux is most simply the regurgitation of the contents of the stomach, up the esophagus to the back of the [...]

Homeopathic Remedies for Colds and Flu This Winter

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With the winter months, the average person will get sick at least twice during the changing seasons or during the coldest times of the year. While many of us rely on prescription medicine, Homeopathic remedies are starting to gather a following as people attempt to develop their immune systems and rely on natural agents combined [...]

Warm Weather and Hospital Infections – A Dangerous Correlation?

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    Why are nosocomial (hospital acquired) infections so infamously difficult to prevent and cure? Obviously, part of the problem is the infectious bugs themselves – MRSA resides in the skin and nostrils, while E. coli is carried in the digestive system, making both of these culprits difficult to keep out of the hospital. It’s [...]

Yeast Infection Nightmare? Here is an Unexpected Cure…

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Candida is a type or family of an organism called yeast. Yeasts are actually fungi and in a natural balance they are not dangerous for the human body. In many cases, they are even necessary in order for the body to function properly and remain healthy. Still, not all yeast are friendly. Candida Albicans, for [...]

My Cyclogest experience

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When talking to others I noticed that not many had heard of Cyclogest 200mg the pessarie that is potentially keeping my unborn child healthy. After 5 miscarriages and numerous tests of all which came back clear the Early Pregnancy Unit decided that I need to take a concoction of Cyclogest 200mg twice a day, asprin 75mg(baby), [...]

Latest Cancer-fighting Medical Tools

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  The cure for cancer is one of the most sought-after “holy grails” in the field of medicine, and though its discovery still remains on the horizon, today’s healthcare industry has recently developed a number of powerful tools to help combat this deadly disease more effectively than traditional screening methods and chemotherapy treatments. New Preventative [...]

My Type II Diabetes Journey

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How diabetes turned on my exercise motivation A little bit of background. Exactly 1 year ago I visited with my Doctor to get some treatment for a persistent cough that had plagued me for about three months. Of course he insisted on a complete checkup at the same time, so off I went to the [...]