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Published: May 13, 2009
Chinese drywall, installed in many homes throughout the United States, is known to contain dangerous compounds such as FES2 that can make you sick.
Published: October 06, 2009
According to the Arthritis Foundation nearly 46 million Americans suffer from painful arthritis. It is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of 15.
Published: September 24, 2009
With the cold and flu season around the corner, some good old tips that our mama has taught us do really work. That is, the most invaluable immune booster for your body is a healthy 8-9 hour sleep every night. Also, we should all eat a healthy small breakfast within 30 minutes of awakening. I like taking my customized multivitamin at that time as well. The concept of customized multivitamin makes a lot more sense to me than a "one size fits all" kind of approach.
Published: April 06, 2009
What if your weight gain was simply due to a deficiency in an essential vitamin . . . specifically Vitamin D? And, what if you could lose weight simply by getting enough Vitamin D in your diet? Is that even a possibility? It may be. According to a recent study, there seems to be a link between weight gain and not getting enough Vitamin D. Let’s take a closer look. . .
Published: September 21, 2009
Joint discomfort is common in many people and many are still relying on Glucosamine to ease their pain of joint discomfort – you may be one of them! When Glucosamine was first brought onto the market in 1980, it was considered to be groundbreaking for those who were suffering from joint discomfort. But in the past 30 years, even better products have been discovered to relieve joint pain. Let’s take a look at just a few of the best natural elements for joint relief . . .
Published: June 04, 2009
Dry white wines are not just for those who are new to drinking wines - some of the most revered wines worldwide are dry whites. A dry white wine (for those who don't know) is any white wine that has residual sugar well under 1%. Whether it's Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris, white wine is favored amongst beginner and veteran wine drinker alike.
Published: June 02, 2009
Pseudocyesis, also known as 'false pregnancy' in humans and pseudopregnancy in other mammals, is the appearance of clinical and/or subclinical signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant. Clinically, Pseudocyesis is most common in veterinary medicine (particularly in dogs and mice). False pregnancy in humans is less common, and may sometimes be purely psychological.
Published: May 22, 2008
When you hear the word “spur” – what comes to mind? You probably picture a shiny, silvery, extremely sharp metal contraption – one that looks like it could cause a lot of pain. Ouch! Given that, wouldn’t you imagine a bone spur to be painful as well? If you suffer from bone spurs, don’t give up hope on a pain-free life! Keep reading for more information on bone spurs, including symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Published: May 28, 2009
For the human body to correctly and normally operate, the brain and body must effectively communicate using the nervous system. The disease named Multiple Sclerosis, or nicknamed MS affects the paths of brain to body talking and can mildly or even completely stop normal functions in the body. The actions a person can perform that are commonly affected are coordination, balance, vision and muscle performance. Many cases of the disease are less severe and only affect the patient minimally. However, MS can cause total failure of walking, writing, speech and vision in extreme cases.
Published: February 21, 2008
Spare tire. Muffin top. Potbelly. Middle age spread. Shall I go on? We’ve all heard these terms to describe that area of the mid-section where extra belly fat resides. But many people don’t know just how dangerous stomach fat can be.
