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Cayenne – Hemorrhoids
Is there anything more annoying or painful than hemorrhoids? They seem to swell up at will and the pain is unbearable. Short of painful surgery, there is little to reduce…
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Zen Macrobiotic Diet
Contrary to popular belief, this diet is not connected with the zen buddhists, but is the creation of a Japanese man named George Ohsawa. Though it has gained many adherents, it is nutritionally dangerous when strictly followed.
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Plus Size and Pregnant
A majority of plus sized women who are pregnant will experience a healthy pregnancy, but they are at a risk of having a more bumpy ride than someone who is not overweight.
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What Causes Nearsightedness?
As eye doctors, we are often asked what causes nearsightedness, and the usual answer is that we believe nearsightedness is a combination of genetics and environmental influences. In the last thirty years our society has become much more near centric. People spend hours glued to their computer monitors at work and home.
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How yoga helps you lose weight
Yoga regimens can be customized according to the weight, age and overall health of a person. Practicing yoga not only shows immediate weight-loss but can also improve your overall health…
Lifelong Prevention Through Education
Sore throats are the kind of ailment that make people reach for anything they can find to dull the pain or to feel remotely normal again so they can focus…
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Type-2 Diabetes
Type-2 Diabetes is due to the body’s insulin resistance or reduced insulin sensitivity. In this condition, insulin is produced by beta cells in Islets of Langerhans of pancreas, but inefficient production or inefficient utilization of insulin occurs.
Cayenne – Headaches
Cayenne pepper is known for its immediate action, and that includes pain relief. Cayenne pepper, when taken internally, gives immediate relief of pain. That is a blessing for those who…
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The South Beach Diet
Not totally unlike the Atkins diet, Dr. Arthur Agatston’s South Beach diet advocates an overall cut in carbs and teaches you to rely on low glycemic index carbs for those that you do eat.
Are More People Nearsighted Now Then in the Past?
It appears so. A study in the December 2009 issue of Archives Of Ophthalmology found a 66% increase in myopia when comparing the periods of 1971-1972 and 1999-2004.