Tess December 18th, 2006
You’ve probably wondered how you got Diabetes. You may worry that your children will get it too.
Unlike some traits, Diabetes does not seem to be inherited in a simple pattern. Yet clearly, some people are born more likely to get Diabetes than others.
What leads to Diabetes?
Type 1 and type 2 Diabetes have different causes. Yet two factors are important in both. First, you must inherit a predisposition to the disease. Second, something in your environment must trigger Diabetes.
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Tess December 15th, 2006
All about body odor
We have all experienced body odor at some time in our life - whether it was after sweating through a particularly strenuous game of sport or wearing a certain pair of shoes that always seem to cause smelly feet! Body odor can be unpleasant as well as embarrassing and, for some people, it is a constant worry.
What causes body odor?
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Tess December 15th, 2006
The inattentive type of adult attention disorder is the second most common amongst the six commonly known types of ADD. The irony is that these symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder often go unnoticed and are the most difficult to diagnose. We often refuse to associate symptoms like difficulty with time or money management, organization, or communication skills with ADD and tend to, either consciously or inadvertently, avoid or delay adult ADD medication.
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Tess December 14th, 2006
By Abigail Beal (PioneerThinking.com)
Indulge yourself and make your own bubble bath. Wouldn’t it be nice to relax into a bubble bath that you’d created? Making bubble bath is simple & fun. They can also make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones for the holidays or other special occasions.
The ingredients used to make bubble bath can be found in most large grocery stores or health food stores. You can also find all of the ingredients online. They are inexpensive.
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Tess December 14th, 2006
Attention Deficit Disorder manifests itself in many ways. Thos who are diagnosed early in life have the added advantage of trying out various therapies before the condition becomes more pronounced and complicated.
People can experiment with naturopathy, massage therapy, homeopathy and herbal remedies for ADD before deciding the one that suits them the best. ADD treatment need not only involve strong medications with side effects. And if you can zero on to the herbal options that suit your specific body, there is much to gain.
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Tess December 14th, 2006
In recent years, we’ve seen lots of attention focused on the health benefits of drinking green tea. Much of the research has centered on green tea’s ability to prevent, and possibly even treat, cancer. But, there are other serious health concerns that may be positively affected by adding green tea to your diet. One of the most important is Type II Diabetes.
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Tess December 13th, 2006
By Nathalie Fiest
Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by breast cancer in one way or the other. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.
Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing breast cancer in her life.
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Tess December 13th, 2006
Though there has been no research that proves the positive role that diet plays in managing ADD symptoms, many parents and practitioners swear that removal of certain elements in the diet can reduce the ADD symptoms to a large extent. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry also believes that removal of certain food colors can actually alleviate symptoms.
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Tess December 13th, 2006
When we experience any kind of inflammation, it’s our body’s way of letting us know we are hurt. Inflammation is the body’s innate way of protecting itself from infection and foreign substances. Everyone has experienced inflammation at one time or another. It is a normal function of our body’s Immune System and the first response to an injury.
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Tess December 12th, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Overweight children who are victims of bullying are less likely to engage in physical activity, new research suggests. Dr. Eric A. Storch, who led the study said: “The health implications of this are clear in that these youth will receive less activity,” making it more difficult for them to shed pounds.
Most children are bullied at some time in their childhood, but overweight children are particularly vulnerable to playground taunts.
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