Intestinal Adhesions

September 30th, 2007

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It is a Digestive Disease
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Intestinal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can connect the loops of the intestines to each other, or the intestines to other abdominal organs, or the intestines to the abdominal wall. These bands can pull sections of the intestines out [...]

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

September 30th, 2007

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Family: Compositae (Sunflower family)
Other Names: Feverwort, Agueweed, Thoroughwort, Sweating plant,
Indian sage.
Related Terms:
Agueweed, Asteraceae (family), astragalin, common boneset, Compositae (family), crosswort, dendroidinic acid, eucannabinolide, eufoliatin, eufoliatorin, eupafolin, eupatorin, Eupatorium connatum Michx., Eupatorium perfoliatum, Eupatorium perfoliatum D2, euperfolide, euperfolitin, feverwort, flavonoids, gravelroot, hebenolide, helenalin, [...]

Think Before Taking Multivitamins

September 30th, 2007

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Excessive multivitamin use could increase prostate cancer risk.
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Go slow on those multivitamins guys!
Men need to be cautious about taking multivitamins more than once a day, for a new study has found doing so may increase the risk of prostrate cancer.
The researchers [...]

Acupuncture Helps Back Pain

September 30th, 2007

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CHICAGO: Acupuncture provided twice as many patients relief from lower back pain as did conventional drug and exercise therapy, which German researchers said on Monday might point to a “superplacebo” effect.
In a study of 1,162 adults with chronic lower back pain, 48% [...]

Treating Flu With Aloe Vera

September 29th, 2007

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A new Aloe Vera nose spray may help treat influenza.

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Researchers at Texas A&M University are developing an Aloe Vera nose spray that can effectively treat influenza.
Dr Ian Tizard, professor of pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine & [...]

Brain Death

September 29th, 2007

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Brain death is a legal definition of death that emerged in the 1960’s as a response to the ability to resuscitate individuals and mechanically keep the heart and lungs working. In simple terms, brain death is the irreversible end of all brain activity. It should [...]

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

September 29th, 2007

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Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy family)
Other Names: Red root, Indian paint, Red puccoon, Tetterwort
Height: 6-12 inches
Flower size: 1-1/2 inches wide
Flower color: white
Flowering time: March to May
Origin: native
Parts Used: Root and rhizome
Habitat: Rich woods. Across Canada to Nova Scotia; south from New England to [...]

Sharing Grief

September 29th, 2007

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Opening To Receive Comfort
When we experience something that causes us to feel shock and sadness, we may feel the urge to withdraw from life. It may seem like remaining withdrawn will keep us protected from the world, but during these times it is important [...]

Are You Anorexic?

September 28th, 2007

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Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially lethal illness, which may result in death in ten percent of cases.
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Many models tend to flaunt a lean look and end up being anorexic.
A new study has found that women suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder, [...]

Bleeding From Digestive Tract

September 28th, 2007

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Bleeding can occur in any part of the digestive tract and should always be investigated because there may be a serious underlying cause. In some cases, only small amounts of blood are lost over a long period of time and go unnoticed. In [...]

Black Walnuts (Juglans nigra)

September 28th, 2007

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Family: Walnut Family
Flowers: April - May
Parts Used: Inner bark, fruits and leaves.
Habitat: Rich woods. Western Massachusetts to Florida; Texas to Minnesota.
The Black Walnut or American Walnut (Juglans nigra L.) is a native of eastern North America, where it grows, mostly alongside rivers, from [...]

Holistic Way To Loose Weight

September 28th, 2007

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By understanding the importance of aahar(eating), vihar(exercise) and vishram(rest) in your lifestyle, you can lead a healthy life, says holistic health expert Mickey Mehta.
Oof the biggest problems of today is obesity. It not only affects one physically but psychologically as well. It’s [...]

New Anti-Aging Methods Found

September 27th, 2007

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WASHINGTON: Researchers said on Thursday they had found more ways to activate the body’s own anti-aging defenses - perhaps with a pill that could fight multiple diseases at once.
Their study, published in the journal Cell, helps explain why animals fed very low-calorie diets [...]

Abdominal Bloating

September 27th, 2007

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Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by gas in the bowel.
It is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and [...]

Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium)

September 27th, 2007

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Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Other Names: American Sloe, Stagbush, Sweet Viburnum
Flowers: March - May
Parts Used: Root bark in autumn. Stem bark in spring and summer.
Habitat: Native as an understory shrub in the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Connecticut to Florida; Texas to eastern Kansas.
Cultivation: [...]

Time For Wellness

September 27th, 2007

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A Self-Healing Day
Human beings carry within themselves the seed of healing. Our choices affect us more than we realize, and it is because of this that we tend to place responsibility for our wellness in the hands of others. As beneficial as [...]

Alkaline Vegetables To Keep You Fit

September 26th, 2007

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Fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet to maintain a healthy and balanced body, which then functions optimally thus leading to a longer life span.
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The greener the vegetable, the more alkaline it is said to be
About 80 per [...]

Flaky, Itchy And Embarrassing-Dandruff

September 26th, 2007

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Dandruff affects 90 per cent of the population at some time in their lives. It itches uncontrollably and produces an ungroomed appearance, with unsightly white flakes on the hair and clothing. Even newborn babies may develop a greasy, flaky scalp called “cradle cap”. [...]

Stressed? You Might Get a Baby Girl

September 26th, 2007

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Stressed expectant mothers more likely to have girls.
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The data was gathered on the basis of the women’s sleep quality
Stress throughout pregnancy renders women more likely to give birth to a girl child rather than a boy, according to a [...]

The Weight Of The Past

September 26th, 2007

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Regret
Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. It drains our energy, leaving less available for life in the present because we are constantly feeding an old issue. This attachment can cause illness [...]