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Entries from May 2008

Increase Your Metabolism & Carbohydrate Metabolism – A Brief Study

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Medicines and Remedies

It has now become established that problems like obesity, cardiovascular problems, diabetes and hypertension are closely associated to one another. This was first proposed by Gerald Reaven in the year 1988 when he presented the Banting lecture. This interlinking was collectively termed as Syndrome X during that time and is now recognized as Metabolic Syndrome.
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Thyroid Disease, A Naturopathic Answer

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Wellness, Fitness and Diet

Thyroid disease, malfunctions of the thyroid gland, hyperthyroid (overactive) or hypothyroid (underactive) are showing signs in our population of becoming an epidemic says “The Colorado Thyroid Disease Prevalence Study”. This is a trend across the board in American health, where we are seeing many common diseases moving to an epidemic stage. You name […]

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How to Naturally Control Diabetes

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Medicines and Remedies

Unfortunately, when it comes to Diabetes there is actually no cure for this condition it can only be treated and controlled. However, today there are both conventional and alternative treatments, which can be used in order to help keep the condition under control. Studies carried out in the USA have shown that the various different diabetes control natural treatments available can help to reduce the risk of complications arising by as much as 60 percent.

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Treximet A New Migraine Drug

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Wellness, Fitness and Diet

On May 16th, Glaxo-Smith-Kline Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Imitrex, announced that they were releasing a new drug for the treatment of migraines. The new drug was to be called Treximet and according to the makers, was to be a vast improvement over Imitrex. Like Imitrex, it is made to be taken at the onset of […]

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Stretching Techniques

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Wellness, Fitness and Diet

It has been proven that stretching help increase flexibility of the body and performance of the muscles and decreases the risk of muscle injuries. Traditionally stretching was done during cool down; after a workout but it is now recommended that one should even do stretching as an activity in itself apart from cardio or strength […]

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Panic Disorder Symptoms and Treatments: Tips For Treatment

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Medicines and Remedies

Panic disorder symptoms and treatments are not uncommon, If you’re looking for ways on how to deal with the disorder, then, you have come to the right place. If you or someone you love has experienced a panic attack before for the first time, then now is the perfect moment to learn more about the condition, its symptoms, and how you can treat it.

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What Causes Bad Breath?

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Alternative Medicine

Simple Answers to the Question - What Can Cause Bad Breath?

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Herbal Remedies for Acne

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Medicines and Remedies

In many cases acne will have been caused because a person’s sebaceous glands are actually producing too much oil (sebum). Because of this increased production the pores on the skin are likely to become blocked and then spots caused by bacteria begin to form. Often when a person visits their doctor they will be prescribed some anti-biotic medication in order to treat the condition. But a lot of people are now preferring to use herbal remedies for acne simply because they are less likely to cause unwanted side effects unlike more conventional treatments.

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Acne : Effective Ways To Remove Acne Scars

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Skin Care

Acne afflictions are as old as mankind and almost everyone has to deal with this notorious dillema. Acne is also sometimes referred to as pimples, blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads and zits. Whatever name you call it, we all hate acne and want to get rid of it fast.

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Air Purifier : Key Things About Ionic Air Purifiers

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Allergies

Did you know that one of the top five environmental risks to your health today is unclean indoor air. That’s right and just about everywhere you go, you are exposed to it. An ionic air purifier is a device used to help clean and purify the air. There are many common things that can cause unclean air and most of it is found indoors. What exactly does that mean? Well, it means that our homes are not as safe as we like to think. Did you know that more colds are caught in our homes than any other place. This article will talk about what an ionic air purifier does and how it works.

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