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  • Thinking About Quitting?
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    Thinking About Quitting?
    So, you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking recently, have you? The problem lies in the fact that it is tough to focus on the need to quit when your head is constantly badgering you with an incessant craving for nicotine. The key, some experts say, might actually lie in readying yourself for a life that is nicotine free. What Are Your Reasons For Quitting? Just like different people give different reasons for smoking, so would they have different reasons when it comes to their need to quit! The commonest reason would be to stay healthy; while some others might just want to feel like they’re in control of their lives. Teens, however, might have their own reasons for wanting to quit. Learn About the Risks of Smoking: Health problems: You may have noticed that you’re generally out of breath when you walk up a flight of stairs.  [...]
    Posted at October 26th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Fiber Truth Decoding
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    Fiber Truth Decoding
    If you constantly keep hearing people tell you that you need fiber in your meal, you may wonder what is it that they mean! Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is important when it comes to creating the basic structural material that is there in the leaves, roots and stems of a plant. Fiber is said to stay almost intact until it comes to the end of the digestive system. This is what makes it extremely beneficial. All Fiber Is Not Equal: There are two types of fiber – Insoluble: This is the fiber that is found in nuts, wheat bran and a number of vegetables. The structure of this fiber is tough and thick. It isn’t known to dissolve in water, and hence, it will zip through the digestive tract and will end up increasing the stool bulk. Soluble: Soluble fiber is the sort that is found in beans, oats and barley. It will get dissolved  [...]
    Posted at October 20th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Natural Cures For Common Health Problems
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    Natural Cures For Common Health Problems
    Every time that I fall ill or have a break out on my skin, I find myself fidgeting in the medicine cabinet to get out the appropriate pill or topical ointment. But this can have its own set of pitfalls. Most medicines are known to have their side effects. Want to treat those ailments or conditions without the medications? Try these simple natural tricks instead. Condition: Acne Solution: Try and dab on some pure tea tree oil onto your skin twice daily. According to the scientists at the University of Rochester, New York; the anti-inflammatory powers of this herbal wonder could help in destroying the bacteria that is generally considered the culprit behind conditions like acne. Condition: Common Cold Solution: Do you find yourself ‘achoo’ing more often than most others? If you’re tired sniffling, thanks to the cold you fall  [...]
    Posted at October 19th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Easy Breathing – Even With COPD
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    Easy Breathing – Even With COPD
    Did you know that more than 12 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD? Do you find yourself scampering to Google to type ‘COPD’ and find out what it stands for? Let me help you. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. A lot of people, perhaps including you, may not realize that their constant coughing and shortness of breath could in fact be a symptom of this condition. Although the symptoms might begin to show up as minor annoyances, they could turn into a more debilitating mode at a later stage. Eventually you might feel knocked out of breath with an activity as simple as getting dressed or preparing a meal. Here are some tips that might help you breathe easier if you have COPD. Exercise: The whole concept of exercise and avoiding it is like a vicious circle. You might begin skipping exercise because  [...]
    Posted at October 14th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Hello … 911? – Part 1
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    Hello … 911? – Part 1
    “Hello 911… There has been an accident. Someone’s hurt… Someone’s hurt really bad… She’s bleeding… Can you please send help? Please!” It is common knowledge that we have to dial the three digits 9-1-1 when a loved one has undergone a life-threatening medical injury or emergency. But the truth of the matter is that most of us do not know what to before and after that call; or what to do when you’re waiting for help to arrive. Well, all said and done, you will not be able to predict when is it that you might need to use emergency care. Here is a guide that will prepare you for that untowardly moment, if in case, it has to come. Before You Make The Call: When an accident happens, you will often be confused, because you will need to act quickly. However, it is very common for people to become panicky and disoriented  [...]
    Posted at October 13th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Health Warnings That We Tend To Ignore – Part 2
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    Health Warnings That We Tend To Ignore – Part 2
    Here are three other warning signs that we often ignore; and this is what they could really translate to - Sore Throat: Swallowing is said to be a part of sheer masochism, even when you’re suffering from a sore throat. Given the recent report, it is clear that about 40% of adults who suffer from a sore throat are known to pop an antibiotic to try and control the condition. They do this even when there is no evidence of whether or not the cause if bacterial. If the sensation of crushed glass in your throat ends up lasting for more than 4 days, it would mean that you might have a case of strep throat. If the infection spreads deep into your tonsils, it would mean that the lymph nodes and the tissues that surround it would get overwhelmed with pus and would be unable to drain.  This would close your airways and tamper with your breathing.  [...]
    Posted at October 1st, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Health Warnings That We Tend To Ignore
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    Health Warnings That We Tend To Ignore
    Both men and women are terrible when it comes to taking care of their health. We generally tend to ignore our health claiming that it isn’t as serious. Women tend to let their health take a back seat under the pretext of, ‘we can’t afford to fall sick; for if we do, who will run the house?’ and men do the same because they just don’t seem to even consider a nose bleed or a sore knee as being indications of a serious health problem, which it could be in some cases. Nosebleed: We generally don’t tend to pay attention to that nosebleed because we believe that we know it all when it comes to the trigger that caused for the bleeding – dry air, aggressive blowing of the nose or that very angry ex-girlfriend. But if you experience one of those ‘out-of-the-blue’ bleeds, it could be an outward sign of a serious health problem;  [...]
    Posted at September 28th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • When Kiddie Ailments Take Over the Adult World
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    When Kiddie Ailments Take Over the Adult World
    We are, almost always led to believe that there are certain health ailments that can affect only young children and we, as adults, may have nothing to worry about when it comes to these ‘kiddie ailments’ as we call it. Whooping Cough: Kids are often known to inhale while they’re coughing, and this gives them this ‘whooping’ sound.  This is where this ailment gets its name from.  This is an extremely contagious disease which is known to spread when an affected person coughs or sneezes. The symptoms will be a runny nose, cold, fever and incessant sneezing. These symptoms work as indicators of an oncoming whooping cough attack. This condition will then progress to a severe cough that could last up to weeks. The coughing spells will be violent enough to make your kid vomit.  Ensure that your kid has gotten vaccinated against  [...]
    Posted at September 16th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Introducing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD
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    Introducing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a disease of the lungs, wherein the lungs will become damaged or inflamed and this will cause for a prevention of the air flow in and out. The most common symptoms of COPD will be symptoms that include shortness of breath and persistent coughing. COPD is said to be a serious and chronic illness, which has recently been designated as the number four killer when it comes to illnesses that claim the most lives. A good 12 million Americans are said to be suffering from COPD and there are many more that may be suffering from this condition, but are not aware of their condition as yet. Combination of Two Conditions: Chronic bronchitis is a condition wherein the airways that are responsible for carrying air to the lungs would get affected by inflammation and this would create for a large  [...]
    Posted at September 9th, 2010 | Health A-Z
  • Is Your Marriage Good for Your Health?
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    Is Your Marriage Good for Your Health?
    Most of the research that has been conducted on the health of married couples v/s that of single individuals has generally proven that the married couples end up living happier and more fruitful lives; and this is perhaps what gives them more longetivity as well. But then again, even the flip side could be true. Like they say, there are exceptions to every rule.  If you are in a troubled marriage, it could end up taking a toll on your health, instead of enhancing it. Trouble in a marriage would indicate that you are combating chronic stress and this entire negative aura around you could end up taking a toll on your cardiovascular and hormonal health; as well as affect your immune system and your well being on the whole. Unfortunately sometimes the unhealthy eating patterns of a partner can get passed on to you. To find out what  [...]
    Posted at September 7th, 2010 | Health A-Z
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