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...
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Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a gland situated on the front of the neck, just below the skin, and is made of two halves (lobes) of tissue, each one the size of half of a plum, connected in the front by a thin strap of tissue (the...
Frequently Asked Questions About Viagra
This list of frequently asked questions and answers on Viagra has been developed by CDER’s Drug Information Branch in response to the numerous telephone calls we have received. If you have other questions...
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting
Although the responsibility for a child’s oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Knowing a few basic oral...
Vaginal Infections
Q. What is vaginitis? A. Vaginitis (“vaj-in-i-tis”) is an inflammation of the vagina that causes vaginal discharge (fluid from the vagina), irritation, and itching. Many women with vaginitis also have...
Cataracts
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A normal lens is clear. It lets light pass to the back of the eye. A cataract blocks some of the light. As a cataract develops, it becomes harder for a person to see...
Back Pain
Overview Postural muscles become short when stressed (overused, misused or abused) and require gentle, safe stretching methods as a rule (yoga type) to normalise them plus reeducation as to elimination of causes...
Eating Disorders
Q. What are eating disorders? A. Eating disorders are very unhealthy ways of eating that can lead to serious illness and death. Each year, millions of people in the United States suffer from eating disorders. Three of...
Your Childs Mental Health
A variety of signs may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. Some of them are listed below. If your child has experienced any of the WARNING SIGNS below, or if the symptoms are severe, seek...
Garlic Supplements Can Impede HIV Medication
Researchers have found garlic supplements can cause a potentially harmful side effect when combined with a type of medication used to treat HIV/AIDS. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) observed...
