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High Blood Pressure
You may be surprised if your doctor says you have high blood pressure (HBP) because it does not cause symptoms and you can have it even though you feel fine. But HBP is a serious condition that can lead to stroke, heart...
Boost Your Immunity
Nutrition is one of the best ways to enhance active immunity to keep your body healthy and strong. Read about certain immune-boosting foods, vitamins and supplements that increase your odds of staying healthy. Feed Your...
Anti aging oil
When used as a part of an anti-aging oil recipe, essential oils not only smell nice (who doesn’t love vanilla or lavender?), they also work simultaneously to diminish the appearance of those stubborn wrinkles and...
Frequently Asked Questions About Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies? What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? How Can I Find More Information about Complementary and Alternative Medical Practices? How Can I Find a...
HAIR! From Personal Statement to Personal Problem
From the shaved heads of medieval monks, to the long-haired hippies of the ’60s, to the spiked hairdos of today’s punk rockers, hair has always made a personal statement. “It’s one of the leading...
AIDS Related News
Testing Yourself for HIV-1, the Virus that Causes AIDS February 23, 2004 AIDS is a serious disease that can be fatal. You can determine if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), the virus that...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder
Q. What is pelvic inflammatory (“in-flam-ma-tor-ee”) disease (PID)? A. PID is an infection of a woman’s uterus, ovaries, and/or fallopian tubes. Untreated, PID can cause infertility (not being able to...
Arthritis Advice
Half of all people age 65 and older have arthritis. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis and many different symptoms and treatments. We do not know what causes most forms of arthritis. Some forms are better...
Considering CAM?
Approaching Complementary and Alternative Therapies Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Therapy Examine the Practitioner’s Expertise Consider the Service Delivery Consider the Costs Consult Your Healthcare...
