When we are young, adenoids are a major part of the immune system. They are invariably found on the walls and roof at the back of the throat, just behind the uvula. Adenoids are responsible for trapping viruses that are inhaled, and producing antibodies to prevent them. The problem comes when they inflame and become [...]
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Our love for nature is termed biophilia. When we connect with unspoiled nature we connect with our origins and our link to happiness and health.
Have you ever wondered what causes that warm glow inside, the sense of peace and exhilaration when walking through the woods or sitting by the ocean and watching the sunset? How [...]
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Recently my husband and I decided it was time to tell our son he had ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). The reason for this was because he’s more mature (just turned 13 years old) and very soon he’ll be starting high school. We felt it better to come from us than through someone else.
He [...]
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There a millions of people who suffer from allergies each using various medications for allergy relief. Now your allergy causing dust and germs can be controlled with various allergy control products for you home
Allergies of various types make millions of people’s lives miserable everyday and the allergies control at least some aspects of the sufferer’s [...]
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In order to achieve permanent health and fitness success, several obstacles must be recognized and managed. Exercise Physiologist, Joey Atlas, discusses 5 unique strategies to help pave the way for lifelong success through the proper mindset.
Every week countless numbers of people rededicate themselves to starting a new diet and exercise program, only to find that [...]
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Commonly known as pinkeye, Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the outer most layer of the eye and the inner side of the eyelid. Conjunctivitis infections commonly come in one of three flavours: viral, bacterial, or allergic. There is, however, several other cases of less common conjunctivitis:
Chemicals
Thermal and ultraviolet burns
Foreign bodies
Overuse of contact lenses
Toxins - Vitamin [...]
Gastric bypass surgery is a major event with potentially serious postoperative complications. During the recovery period, it is extremely important that you follow all of the guidelines your doctor gives you to minimize your risks and to maximize your successful recovery.
Your hospital stay during gastric bypass recovery will be anywhere from two to six days, [...]
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Gastric bypass surgery makes your stomach smaller. This causes you to feel full with less food so you consume fewer calories. The procedure also bypasses part of your small intestine, so fewer calories are actually absorbed into your system. Fewer calories will ultimately lead to weight loss.
When you eat food, it passes through the esophagus [...]
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A diet for cancer must contain the minerals that are essential for healthy bodily functions. This article discusses the minerals we all need, plus natural sources from our foods.
A cancer diet needs a good balance of minerals because minerals are needed by all cells for proper function. Patients are often found to be [...]
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