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Heartburn and Heart DiseaseAlthough heartburn and heart disease are not related, many of the symptoms of heartburn are similar to those experienced during a heart attack. Severe heartburn that does not respond to over the counter heartburn medicines is cause for concern for many reasons.

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Sleep Apnea - Dealing With This Common Sleep DisorderOne of the most well-known sleep disorders, sleep apnea is a fairly common condition. Marked by interruptions in breathing during sleep, sleep apnea causes the person suffering from this condition to wake up, or partially wake, several times during the night. Because of the frequency of these interruptions in breathing, a person with sleep apnea will have trouble getting a restful night’s sleep, causing them to feel the effects of sleep deprivation during their waking hours.

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CepacolThere are a number of popular commercially available mouthwashes on the market today that contain bacteria killing ingredients. Examples of these are Listerine, Cepacol, Scope, Therabreath and many others. Typical ingredients for killing bacteria are chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorine dioxide, and sodium chlorite. The idea is simple: because uncomplicated bad breath is caused by the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth, an effective mouthwash will kill off these bacteria, prevent them from proliferating, and maybe even neutralize the bad smelling compounds that they produce.

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Crohn’s Diet FAQ’sDiet plays a large role in the physical effects of Crohn’s Disease on patients. Many patients have similar questions.

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The Ultimate Secrets to a Flat Stomach and Six Pack AbsWith this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires.

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Memory Loss And The Elusive SelfCan someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s have an unconscious or subconscious awareness that his memory, his identity or sense of self has been lost in the shuffle? Does memory loss mean a total erasure of self?

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Hand ControlsHand ControlsWhether you are disabled or just need that extra helping hand around the house and office, hand controls will be around to help. These devices can be as complex as a mechanical robot that does all your work for you to as simple as a stick with a pulley handle attached.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Psychological Disorder Of ChildrenAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental and a psychological disorder in the young children which needs proper diagnosis.

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What to Do When Infected with Contact DermatitisContact dermatitis is a physical reaction of the skin to certain allergens or substances that potently cause allergies or reactions.

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GoutGout is a form of arthritis, caused by diabetes, obesity, sickle cell anemia or kidney disease. It can affect one or more joints

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When Contact Lenses Become Dangerous - Acanthamoeba KeratitisSome wearers of contact lenses may be tempted to save money by taking hygienic shortcuts when it comes to keeping their contacts clean. Instead of buying cleansing solution for their lenses, they may decide to rinse them with plain water or even attempt to use a homemade solution. While a few dollars may be saved by taking this nonchalant approach to cleaning the contacts lenses, the possible harmful consequences far outweigh the financial benefits of adopting a do-it-yourself mentality.

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Natural Healing of HeartburnNatural healing of heartburn is possible, but it may be necessary to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle. There are many things that can lead to heartburn, not just the food we eat. Stress and eating in a stressful environment, like at your desk at work may lead to heartburn.

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Understanding Varicose VeinsAny vein in the human body can be a 'varicose vein', but the most common occurrences are seen in those veins which are subjects to maximum stress and strain; like those in the legs and feet. Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins (blood vessels) found close to your skin's surface.

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What to Do If You Have Frequent Heartburn and Nothing Is WorkingWhat follows are suggestions for living and eating to be heartburn free. It is not intended to take the place of your physician's advice. It is merely an accumulation of knowledge from many sources, as well as the writer's personal experience.

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Nurture Your Soul—Create Peace of MindNurturing the soul is as important as healthy nutrition, exercising and sleep. The soul’s sole purpose in a human life is to create spiritual and emotional growth. The sense of well-being and happiness emanates from the soul to the psyche. If the soul is ignored or malnourished the psyche and ultimately the body suffers.

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Diagnosing Food IntoleranceFood intolerance used to be called 'food allergies'. However, there is a world of difference between a true food allergy, such as the infamous peanut allergy, which can kill almost instantly, and an intolerance to, for example, gluten leading to general poor health and obesity.

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Hyperhidrosis TreatmentsIf you ever wondered how come your sweat glands, being located underneath the skin’s surface, produce more sweat than the body needs to maintain a constant temperature, you would be surprised to find out that it may be possible to suffer from a condition called Hyperhidrosis.

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Facial Blushing TreatmentsFacial blushing is one of the most common manifestations of an hyperactive sympathetic system. Often combined with facial hyperhidrosis, facial blushing is a problematic condition that can cause social problems and psychological complications.

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Is LASIK Surgery Right for You? Part ILASIK vision correction surgery is advertised everywhere. The essential requirements of any surgical intervention are safety, effectiveness and predictability and LASIK is certainly being sold as right for you on all three counts. FDA-approved and constantly being improved by advances in laser technology, who wouldn't be tempted by the prospect of never having to wear contact lenses or eye glasses again? However, appealing as this might sound, LASIK surgery might not be right for you.

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Diagnosing Crohn’s DiseaseA patient usually sees a doctor after he has experienced a week or more of cramping, diarrhea and nausea.

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Gonorrhea - How to Control Sexually Transmitted DiseasesCases of Gonorrhea have been frequently reported from among those people who are sexually very active. Mention may be made of the teenagers, youths or the African Americans in the USA where on the average 700,500 people annually fall prey to this debilitating ailment. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg; for many such Gonorrhea cases go unreported for various reasons...

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Colitis - Curing the Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseColitis patients have symptoms like diarrhea accompanied by profuse bleeding and severe pain in the abdominal area. The other commonly reported symptoms are acute deficiency in nutrients, rectum bleeding, loss in weight, fatigue and loss of appetite...

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Trichotillomania: New Hope for RecoveryHairpulling, also known as trichotillomania, causes long term distress for both children and parents. Dr. Z reviews current treatment modalities and reviews a new promising recovery program designed for children and families.

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Diagnosing Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a medical condition, which makes it difficult to sleep for some, as they are not breathing correctly, while for others, it can mean listening to snoring for quite a long time.

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Facts about HeartburnIf you suffer from heartburn, at least occasionally, then you are not alone. The facts about heartburn include survey numbers which indicate that 25% of people living in the United States suffer from heartburn every month and about 12% have symptoms every week.

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Operating Instructions for Human BeingsThe most complicated piece of "machinery" we'll ever have to operate is our own body. Yet it comes without any sort of owner’s manual! This article suggests some ways to remedy that situation.

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Do Your Products Contain Any of These Dangerous Chemicals?Go to your Bathroom and check right now! I think you will be surprised... These are some of the dangerous chemicals that people in our society are using every day and are not being told about how dangerous they are. You will want to avoid them to enjoy good health. They can cause cancer, nervous system damage, birth defects, and much more.

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Accidental Discovery of Antibiotics as Related to the Natural ElementsThis final article covers general aspects of the system including the question; do we really need a major change in the health care system? Also, the importance of natural compounds and why they are not currently being widely researched. There are numerous other critical items listed that are not discussed here in detail here.

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Childrens' FitnessFor most of us, Physical Education classes in school were a throughtly unpleasant experience. Moreover, they failed to improve our level of fitness. This article examines the problem, and what can be done about it.

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The Things to Consider Before and After Laser Eye SurgeryWhile Maria wanted to undergo laser eye surgery because she was hell bent on improving her looks by discarding her spectacles, Peter was simply bored by the procedure of pushing glasses back up the bridge of his nose for thirty years of his life! So both of them, husband and wife, decided to undergo laser eye surgery.

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