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Outdoor air contains everything from auto exhaust to industrial emissions, and in many of our larger cities, smog and ozone advisories are commonly reported on the news. However, recent studies by the Environmental Protection Agency indicate that indoor air is 3-5 times as dirty as the air...

• Date Added: 4/27/2006
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Mantle cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma type of cancer and it represents affection of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system, as part of the immune system, helps fighting against infections or foreign particles. The lymph drains through lymph vessels, a network of tubular channels,...

• Date Added: 2/7/2007
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Candida can be a very irritating yeast infection. A person who has developed this infection suffers from itchiness and burning. If you are infected by Candida, you will require the proper treatment. Otherwise this infection can not be controlled and may spread to other parts of the body. Candida...

• Date Added: 6/6/2008
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Odds are good that you know someone who suffers from food allergies – possibly a mild aversion to nuts, dairy, eggs, fish or some other food. You may even know someone who suffers from extreme allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, and must carry an epinephrine injector with them at all times in...

• Date Added: 6/27/2006
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Summer allergies hit allergy sufferers hard and fast this year - especially those who suffer from the dreaded ragweed. The combination of a wet spring and hot, dry summer spelled disaster for ragweed sufferers. Ragweed season has started much earlier than most years, which typically occurs between...

• Date Added: 9/22/2006
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Almost 40 percent of the human population will suffer from allergies at some point in their lives. Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing are among the most common allergy symptoms and they can make any individual feel tired and weak. Many...

• Date Added: 3/3/2006
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Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing are all common symptoms which a vast majority of us experience as allergy symptoms at specific times throughout the year. Many individuals do everything in their power to avoid allergies including changing their diets, staying indoors or taking vitamin...

• Date Added: 3/3/2006
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On average, 20 percent of individuals in the United States suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is caused by an allergic reaction mainly to different forms of pollen and ragweed. Hayfever has different effects on every individual depending on...

• Date Added: 3/3/2006
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Not only do temperatures and weather conditions change as the fall season approaches, but those annoying allergies you get every year, around this time, are likely to hit again. But don't worry just yet there are ways to fight the annoyance so you can be as

• Date Added: 3/3/2006
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Most students know what Pilates is. This body conditioning exercise has been helping new moms, professional dancers, celebrities, and athletes attain their toned and lithe physiques for decades now. However many don't know that the originators used Pilates for much more then building flexibility,...

• Date Added: 9/29/2006
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Summer celebrations are full of social celebrations that are a challenge anyone following a weight loss diet -- weddings, lazy BBQs, vacations and neighborhood block parties. If you're diabetic and planning to drink alcohol, you can make smart choices with a bit of advance planning....

• Date Added: 7/12/2008
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Most people are familiar with the word stress. Did you know that in small doses stress can be good? Stress is not just being worried about passing a test, getting fired from a job, or making the one you love happy for the next 30 years. Many people associate the word stress with worry, so it is no...

• Date Added: 5/30/2008
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A great massage releases tension from the body, mind, and soul. It can be done in pairs as a date, or you may want to practice massaging one another. Either way, a great massage goes the distance whereas a poor one leaves you aching for no more.

What is a therapeutic massage?

From a...

• Date Added: 6/14/2008
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Health is a big asset which requires proper care and nurturing. A fit and trim body gives inner and outer confidence whereas an obese physique makes you dull and pessimistic. Obesity breeds other diseases and makes our existence uncomfortable and unpleasant. It also results in emotional suffering...

• Date Added: 10/6/2005
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A formation of hardened tissue in the penis, which causes pain, distortion and curvature during erection, indicates symptoms of the Peyronie's disease. The plaque develops on the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation and can...

• Date Added: 7/27/2005
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A big buzzword that has been associated with the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing has been air quality. It's almost to the point where the poor air quality in Beijing is getting more attention than the Olympic athletes, or the event itself. On a positive note, the Olympics are finally bringing a...

• Date Added: 8/8/2008
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An important announcement by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) announced yesterday that poor air quality will cause the death of approximately 700,000 Canadians over the next two decades.

In 2008 Alone:

21,000 Canadians will die from the effects of air pollution

80% of...

• Date Added: 8/15/2008
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Though the exact cause of acne is unknown, many doctors believe it is a direct result of a variety of factors. One of these factors is the increase in androgens during puberty. Androgens are hormones, and can cause the enlargement and overstimulation of the sebaceous glands in people with acne....

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
• Views: 488

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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is usually found in those previously exposed to asbestos. Cancerous cells form in the mesothelium, which is a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. These cells typically form in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or the sac...

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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There have been countless news stories over the past few weeks regarding the dangers posed by portable music players. For those of you old enough to recall the 80's, this is the same campaign that was launched against Sony when they released the first Walkman. Now, the infamous Apple iPod is at...

• Date Added: 4/17/2006
• Views: 372