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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A closer look at neck pain relief
- Neck pain afflicts many people at some point in their life - two-thirds of American adults report having experienced at least one incidence of neck pain in their lives. You can strain your neck during exercise, at work, or even something as simple as turning over in your sleep. It's an ailment so common that it has even earned it's own colloquialism. But while your boss, neighbor, or even children...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The p value and its significance
- When diversifying an investment portfolio, one needs to consider investing in the healthcare industries. Pharmaceutical companies that have strong pipelines of investigation drugs have strong growth speculations. In addition to examining its pipelines, one also needs to be able to evaluate the results of its clinical trials. When a news program reports the results of a clinical trial for a new dru...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online pharmacies are making it possible for internet consumers to acquire prescriptions online
- Internet Pharmacies are convenient and quick, but some websites selling prescriptions may be putting your health at risk. Consumers must take into account risk factors involved with ordering prescriptions online.Consumers should be careful when ordering their prescription medication online.When acquiring prescriptions online, many safety factors must be considered. One should make su...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blood pressure treatment: high and low blood pressure tips and medication!
- High blood pressure is on the rise worldwide. But, doctors believe that small lifestyle changes can go a long way in preventing this silent killer.High blood pressure (BP) is one of the 10 leading health risks worldwide and causes seven million deaths a year, according to WHO report. The organsiation estimates that about one-third adults in most countries suffer from high blood pre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Root canal therapy: frequently asked questions
- OverviewA diseased or injured nerve use to mean that you were likely to lose a tooth. This is no longer the case thanks to root canal therapy. The procedure can require up to three visits to the dentist but it causes little or no discomfort. The most significant upside is that it is possible to retain your tooth and save your smile.What is a root canal treatment?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Adaptogens for life - the science behind the discovery of adaptogens
- Modern civilization has produced an unusually stressful environment to humans and animals, with extreme high demands on our physical and mental abilities. The last one hundred years have brought unique new challenges for all. It doesn't take much reflection upon the obvious and not so obvious sources of stressors today to realize the average person endures a lifetime of extraordinary physical, int...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Carpal tunnel syndrome - steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
- What is the role of steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome?Injection of corticosteroid into the carpal tunnel has been used as a treatment for some years. But what does the published evidence have to say about whether it works or not?In my own experience, injection of steroid and / or local anaesthetic into the carpal tunnel area is effective in about half of the patients...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treatment for high blood pressure
- The treatment of high blood pressure is one of the most important areas of modern medicine. Good quality care and blood pressure treatment can reduce the risk of death, the risk of stroke and the risk of heart attack or coronary disease. The British Hypertension Society produced guidelines in 2004. This is what they recommend.Blood Pressure MeasurementAll adults should have a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at acid reflux treatment
- Heartburn is a by-product of digestion, specifically affecting the esophagus and the stomach. The esophagus is a tube that delivers food into the stomach, and it has a valve that opens and closes to allow food in and to keep it down during digestion. This valve can become lax or get overwhelmed by too much food or too much acid. This condition causes stomach acids to reflux or spill back up throug...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A closer look at lower back pain relief
- As many as 8 out of 10 adults will experience back pain in their lifetime, and most of them will feel it in their lower back. When we consider that our lower back bears the brunt of our body weight, and that our back is made up of many vertebrae, a few discs to absorb shock, several major nerves and joints that allow for movement of the spine, stacked on top of each other, this statistic begins to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acid reflux ? symptoms and treatment
- Acid reflux (also known as GERD or heartburn) is a common condition -- Over 60 million Americans experience it at least once a month.For some, acid reflux is a temporary phenomenon experienced only when eating too much, or eating particular types of food e.g. spicy foods. But for many others, acid reflux can be a painful and persistent condition.What Is Acid Reflux?Acid...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Medical testing: health by the numbers doesnt work
- Perhaps one of the most insidious dangers in modern technology is medical testing. Although it would be nice to be able to visit our doctor and get all hooked up with electrodes, inflatable cuffs, probes, needles and catheters and have a read-out telling us exactly how we are working and where there is a problem, that is a myth, not the reality.Such testing creates false confidence and the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - First responder human hibernation units
- In the next few years paramedics, first responders and military medics will have instant hibernation devices. These devices will come in small canisters of the gas to slow the body down after replacing lost blood and/or stopping bleeding. The replacement blood will be synthetic and coagulate faster to seal the wounds and once this happens the victim of the injury will be given hibernation gas. Thi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Drug them and send them out
- It was around 1986, when my son Lewis was diagnosed of having ADHD. I like using the term "accused" of having ADHD. I really disagree with anyone who goes this route to get the child to learn. Most of the time it's the teachers of our children that does the diagnosing. Is this sane? Should we trust their opinion.Yep, if you don't like the way your child behaves you can take him or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can mexican pharmacy purchases be trusted?
- Purchasing drugs from a Mexican pharmacy is, for the most part, a very safe and inexpensive way of getting the medical supplies that you require. Since the laws in Mexico are very different than in the US, as most drugs are readily available without a prescription (except for some controlled substances and all narcotics), purchasing drugs from a Mexican pharmacy should be a fairly painless process...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lunesta revealed: 7 things you must know before you buy lunesta prescriptions
- Lunesta is a newly released sleeping pill. Marketed as a revolutionary sleep aid, Lunesta is the only medication approved by the FDA for long term treatment of insomnia symptoms. Although Lunesta is a quality medicine that has already helped many people cure their insomnia and get a better night's sleep, here are seven things you should know before you buy Lunesta prescriptions.Lu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Affordable drugs: saving money by splitting pills
- One of the least appreciated cost-savers in medical treatment is the simple act of splitting pills. Suppose you're a U.S. citizen with depression who needs to take Lexapro brand of escitalopram oxalate, a commonly prescribed antidepressant, at a typical starting dose of 10 milligrams (mg) per day. Let's figure out how much your treatment will cost, both by month and by day.For purposes of i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Can you always trust your dentists recommendations?
- Can you always trust your dentists' recommendations? Think for yourself - in the last 30 years the health of our teeth has improved dramatically. We drink fluoridated water, which almost eliminated decay in our teeth.We eat better, we brush and floss. Yet the amount of money we spend on dental care continues to rise. Could it be connected to the fact that the amount of dentists is increasin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - At last! good news for gout sufferers!
- Gout, an arthritis affliction with its roots in antiquity, has not always been easy to treat. The traditional medicines employed for gout have been non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), colchicines, probenicid (Benemid), and allopurinol (Zyloprim).Unfortunately, while effective, these drugs have their drawbacks. NSAIDS cause gastrointestinal complications; colchicines has been lin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The truth about c reactive protein and cholesterol lowering drugs
- You might disagree, but hear me out on this...The drug companies know what they want you to think. They want you to think that the only reliable predictor for heart disease is an elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level, and the best way to decrease your risk to take "statin" drugs such as Zocor and Lipitor. Cholesterol-reducing medications are among the highest-grossing pha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 benefits of an electronic medical record
- Electronic Medical RecordAn Electronic Medical Record is a secured electronic file of patient history, medical transcription notes, billing information, and all other information necessary to have a complete patient profile. It is true that the electronic medical record is indicative of a faster-paced informational age in which larger quantities of information require more effective ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Phentermine price watch: comparison shop to buy phentermine at the best values online
- When compared with the other prescription diet pills, Phentermine is the best buy if you're looking for a way to just finally get a handle on your weight loss without embarassing gas problems or dangerous blood pressure levels. When you begin taking Phentermine, you'll enjoy another huge benefit: Unlike other diet pills that block fat, Phentermine stops your cravings so you can focus on eating hea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lunesta for insomnia: a guide to compare generic lunesta ( eszopiclone )
- We all know that there's no such thing as cheap Lunesta, but if you'd like to save money without sacrificing quality, you may want to buy Eszopiclone instead. Eszopiclone is the generic version of Lunesta, the only prescription sleep aid approved for long term use.When compared with the other prescription sleep aids, Eszopiclone is the best buy if you're looking for a way to just finally ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acid reflux and your diet
- There is an undeniable connection between the occurrence of acid reflux and diet. Everything in your body has a delicate balance. The human body is a miracle of systems that maintains just the right conditions to keep everything running smoothly. Therefore it's the healthiest when there is an acidic balance or equilibrium. The stomach regulates acidic digestion with enzymes that convert acids into...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mind altering
- "It's a chemical imbalance." I've heard those words so many times in the last decade, it's becoming routine for Doctors to blame everything on it.Have you been listening to the News, the talk shows, the media, and other people lately. It's pathetic. I am not a doctor, or scientist of any kind. I am just an ordinary man just listening. I guess that would make me a shrink, right? No...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lunesta faq: things to know before you buy lunesta online
- When was the last time you enjoyed a good night's sleep? I'm talking about feeling tired, heavy, and relaxed - the times when you might say "wow! I love air conditioning" and fall right into a deep sleep. If you haven't fallen asleep quickly and woken up feeling refreshed and ready for anything, then you're not alone.I myself suffer from a light case of insomnia, so I'm writing this article...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lunesta sleeping pills: a quick guide to lunesta
- When was the last time you enjoyed a good night's sleep? I'm talking about feeling tired, heavy, and relaxed - the times when you might say "wow! I love air conditioning" and fall right into a deep sleep. If you haven't fallen asleep quickly and woken up feeling refreshed and ready for anything, then you're not alone.I myself suffer from a light case of insomnia, so I'm writing this article...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cholesterol prescription medications can kill you
- While there are numerous options for people to lower cholesterol naturally, thousands and thousands of people are taking prescription medication to lower cholesterol ? risking some very dangerous side effects.These side effects can include:? An increase in cancer risk ? Elevated liver enzymes (causing liver damage) ? Yellow skin / yellow eyes ? Rhabdomyolysis (degenerativ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dangerous drugs
- Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra: An editorial regarding dangerous drugsGenerally my web site deals with Internet and other media markets, but whereas our motto is "Caveat Emptor, Let the buyer beware " and is consumer advocacy oriented, we will from time to time discuss anything in that is relevent to warning readers of problems.This is one of those instances where the public s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The arthritis pain reliever... a new program that just might make you younger!
- For years, it's been known that regular daily exercise is one of the most important activities that people can engage in to promote good health.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are trying to help people follow through with exercise prescriptions written by their physicians. A new program, in conjunction with the Arth...