| (Published: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:19:15 -0600) |
| Important Minerals - Iron and Zinc |
| Zinc is one fat-soluble mineral that can cause harm if an overdose is taken. Zinc can rob the body of copper, mentioned above as a key nutrient in hair growth and health, not to mention in other functions of the body. Zinc supplements should be taken in low doses, such as 5mg at a time. These can co |
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| (Published: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:50:26 -0600) |
| Importance of Green Tea |
| Green tea is found out to be a good drink. It has anti cancer nutrients and it is better than coca cola, coffee or other black teas. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:15:48 -0600) |
| Handling Back Pain |
| If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time in their lives. It comes in many forms, from lower back pain to neck pain to sciatica. Back pain is not a diagnosis -- it’s a symptom of an underlying condition. Back pai |
| Directory: Aches & Pains - Back Pain |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:08:17 -0600) |
| Gout Dietary Treatment |
| Gout (metabolic arthritis) is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. Uric acid is normally flushed out by the kidneys. Gout often affects the big toe but can also affect the ankle, knee, foot, hand, wrist or elbow. A disabling form of arthritis found most often in the feet &nd |
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| (Published: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:01:10 -0600) |
| Poison Ivy allergies |
| Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans or formerly Rhus toxicodendron) is a climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact. Grows as a vine in the East, Midwest and Sout |
| Directory: Allergies |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:17:26 -0600) |
| Rehabilitation Benefits and Types |
| After a serious injury, illness or surgery, you may recover slowly. You may need to regain your strength, relearn skills or find new ways of doing things you did before. This process is rehabilitation. Sometimes after sudden illness or injury people find themselves needing help to manage at home, or |
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