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How to Help Prevent Allergies to Dogs When your body overreacts adversely to something, such as a particular food, animals, pollen, etc., it indicates that you have an allergy. The allergic reaction can include a runny nose, hives and swollen eyes [source: Family Doctor]. An allergic reaction to animals is caused by th...
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What are some common food allergies in children? Food allergies are the result of a repeated mistake by your immune system. Once your body accidentally tags a certain protein as harmful, it will continue to think that substance poses a danger -- even though it doesn't. When you eat anything with that protein in it, you...
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What are some alcohol allergy symptoms? An allergy is your body's immune system acting to fight off something it mistakenly believes is harmful to your body. Allergies to alcohol are pretty uncommon. Most of the time people either have alcohol intolerance (a condition in which their bodies cannot break down alcohol) or...
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What are some coconut oil allergy symptoms? Allergies to coconuts and coconut oil are considered rare. They can take two forms: a food allergy or a contact allergy. A tree nut allergy isn't necessarily related to a coconut allergy. Chances are higher of developing an allergy to touching things that contain coconut oil ...
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What are some garlic allergy symptoms? Food allergies occur when the immune system identifies the proteins in a particular food as harmful to the body, subsequently reacting to try to "fight off" the "harmful" proteins (which are in fact harmless). Garlic allergies are not very common but are especially inconvenient to...
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What are some grapefruit allergy symptoms? Food allergies occur when the immune system identifies the proteins in a particular food as harmful to the body, subsequently reacting to try to "fight off" the "harmful" proteins (which are in fact harmless). Allergies to citrus fruits such as grapefruit are fairly common, th...
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What are some mountain cedar allergy symptoms? Ashe juniper is erroneously called mountain cedar even though it is not a cedar at all but an evergreen shrub. It is common in the southern and western United States and its pollination occurs from roughly November through March. The mountain cedar is the only tree that po...
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Can you use alkaline water to treat mold allergies? Some people believe that an imbalance in the body's alkaline-acidity is the cause of numerous health problems, and that fixing this imbalance -- that is, making sure the body is more alkaline than acidic -- will reverse these problems. Accordingly, drinking alkaline w...
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What are some signs of alternaria mold allergies? Alternaria is one of the types of mold that commonly causes allergic reactions. If you're allergic to mold and you breathe in alternaria spores, chances are that your immune system will go haywire. Your body thinks that alternaria is extremely dangerous, even though it ...
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What are some dust allergy symptoms? People who are allergic to dust are actually allergic to one or more of the components of dust. Although you can't see any of them with the naked eye, dust mites, cockroach pieces, fungus and animal dander are the most likely culprits. Dust mites are miniscule eight-legged insects t...
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Is house dust bad for allergies? House dust is one of the most common reasons for asthma and other allergies. House dust mites are microscopic creatures that feed on dead animal and human skin cells. Their droppings contain enzymes that can cause allergic reactions, such as itchy eyes, postnasal drip and coughing. It's...
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What house plants can cause allergies? Allergies are the result of a mistake by your immune system. It thinks that a perfectly harmless substance is dangerous, and when you encounter that substance your immune system sets off an allergic reaction. Antibodies are released, and they end up triggering a bunch of chemicals...
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What are some signs of mold allergies in children? Mold allergies affect children and adults in the same manner because their bodies react in the same mistaken way. When mold spores get into your allergic child's body, his immune system overreacts. It thinks your kid is being invaded and responds by releasing an antibo...
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What are some symptoms of mold allergies? Mold allergies are caused by your body's reaction to the spores released by fungi. When you breathe them in, they can reach your lungs or stop at the lining of your nose. When your body identifies the invading spores, it over-reacts and sets off an immune system response. Part ...
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What is a birch tree pollen allergy? A birch tree pollen allergy is like other pollen allergies, but there's a catch. Normally, pollen allergies are caused by the pollens in the air that trees, grasses and weeds release to fertilize each other. When any of the pollen you're allergic to lands on your eyes or nose, your ...
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Can cauliflower help pollen allergies? Like other allergies, pollen allergies are an indication of an immune system malfunction. When you breathe in the pollen dust that plants release to fertilize each other, your body mistakenly thinks a dangerous substance is invading. In response, it releases an antibody called imm...
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What foods should you avoid if you have ragweed allergies? You do not necessarily have to avoid any foods if you have ragweed allergies; however, you may find that your allergy symptoms worsen when you eat some foods. If this is the case, you should discuss it with your allergist, and you may have to avoid those partic...
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Are headaches and sore throat common symptoms of a pollen allergy? Pollen allergies aren't usually characterized by a sore throat, and headaches are among the less common symptoms of a pollen allergy. The more typical symptoms of a pollen allergy -- also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever -- are a runny nose, sneezi...
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Can pollen allergies cause you to run a fever? About 10 percent of Americans have a pollen allergy, also known as allergic rhinitis. Pollen allergies are the result of a problem your immune system has with certain airborne substances that are released by trees and flowers. Instead of allowing you to enjoy the spring an...
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Can pollen allergies make you nauseous? All allergies work according to the same principles: Your immune system misidentifies a substance and believes it to be dangerous, even though it's harmless. As a result, the antibody immunoglobulin E is released. It triggers your mast cells and basophils, which then send out an ...
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What treatment is used for severe seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are typically referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. The causes are usually pollen or mold spores that are released into the air at a certain time of year so that plants and fungi can reproduce. When you breathe in any of these allergens, ...
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What are some symptoms of allergies to ragweed? Ragweed is a weed that can grow pretty much anywhere. It can often be found along the side of the road, in vacant lots and in fields, and it is most prevalent from mid-August through October. In an average season, ragweed produces a billion grains of pollen -- the plant's...
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What are some symptoms of tree pollen allergies? A tree pollen allergy is a sign that your immune system is prone to make mistakes. When you were first exposed to the pollen of trees, your body thought it was being invaded by something dangerous and therefore flagged tree pollen as a harmful substance. Ever since then,...
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Tree allergies are actually allergies to the pollen that trees release in order to reproduce, not to bark or leaves. Trees send out the most pollen in the spring, which means that the allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, caused by trees is most problematic in the spring. When your body reacts to tree pollen, it's the resul...
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Are red bumps under your eyes the sign of an allergy? Symptoms of eye allergy include irritation, redness, swelling, mucous secretion, itching and tearing. Red bumps under the eyes are not a sign of allergy. If you have red bumps under your eyes you might have rosacea or periocular dermatitis. Rosacea is a condition in...
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Can red wine cause skin allergies? Red wine contains naturally occurring histamines and sulfites, and both of these substances can cause reactions in sensitive people. However, despite the possibility of allergy-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, congestion, rash and itchy skin, reactions to red...
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Can you get skin allergies on your eyelids? Your eyelids are very delicate and are thus easily irritated. They can react to allergens on their own, and they can display symptoms of allergens that affected another part of your body. If you're allergic to certain airborne allergens like dust or dander and they land on yo...
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What are some symptoms of dry eye allergies? Dry eye and allergies are actually two different conditions. Dry eye disease occurs when abnormalities in your tear film cause discomfort in your eyes. It sometimes occurs with aging and can be caused by some medications. A lack of vitamin A can also cause dry eye, but this ...
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Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by lack of sleep, but that isn't the only reason. Eye tissue is very delicate and certain lifestyle factors can affect sensitive eyes, such as stress, alcohol and smoking. Aging also affects your eyes as your skin becomes thinner, the amount of fat and collagen decreases, and t...
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Is it easy to cope with mild osteoarthritis of the hip? Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip generally do not impact daily life functioning. In general, minor pain and stiffness are easy to cope with, leading to periods of discomfort that are relatively easy to control. You will likely experience mild symptoms fo...
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Are there exercises you can do for osteoarthritis of the knee? It is essential for the health of your knee for you to continue engaging in ongoing exercise and physical activity, even if you experience pain related to osteoarthritis. In fact, there are certain exercises you should regularly engage in to strengthen your...
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What's a good exercise plan for osteoarthritis of the hip? Exercise is vital for overall health, especially if you have osteoarthritis of the hip. Before you begin any exercise program, however, make sure to consult a professional, such as a physical therapist. A physical therapist, or another exercise professional, wi...
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Medial compartment osteoarthritis involves the knee joint, whereby the cushioning layer between your knee bones deteriorates over time. Deterioration of this cushion layer, also known as cartilage, results in your knee bones rubbing together. Over time, this leads to knee pain, knee joint stiffness and swelling [source...
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How do you cope with multi-level degenerative osteoarthritis? Unrelenting back pain and stiffness due to multilevel degenerative osteoarthritis can greatly impact your quality of life. You may cope well with mild symptoms, but more progressive symptoms may require nonsurgical and even surgical intervention. Consult you...
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How can osteoarthritis of the knee affect your workout? Osteoarthritis of the knee is the result of significant wear and tear on the cartilage of your knee. Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee include pain, swelling and loss of knee mobility [source: NIAMS]. These symptoms are especially pronounced during, and after...
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What are the worst foods to eat when you have osteoarthritis? Above all else, if you have osteoarthritis of the hands, you should avoid fatty and unhealthy foods. Weight reduction may decrease your osteoarthritis symptoms; in particular, weight reduction decreases the wear and tear on your joints, especially your knees...
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Is there a link between posture and arthritis pain? Good posture is a basic rule of thumb for everyone. For people who suffer from arthritis incorrect posture can cause joint stress and pain. Our body is constantly at work holding us upright, against the force of gravity. Proper alignment is the key to avoiding stress ...
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Does your social life have an impact on your arthritis pain? Of course, you can still have a social life when you have arthritis, but to reduce your pain you may have to alter the way you do things. In fact, keeping a social life is very important for your overall emotional health. The main thing is not to overdo. Don'...
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Who can help treat my arthritis? When it comes to treating arthritis, you may need a whole team of healthcare professionals to get the pain under control and allow you to function normally. Arthritis treatments can include medicine, exercise, physical therapy, occupational therapy and weight control. Accordingly, there...
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Are hiccups a side effect of chemo? Hiccups are a complicated phenomenon. No one can really explain why people hiccup, but certain triggers have been identified and the physiology is understood. When you hiccup, your diaphragm -- which is the muscle between your chest and abdomen - contracts, and it causes you to inhal...
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Blow Your Nose Less, Save on Congestion and Tissue If I had to pinpoint the worst thing about having a cold, I might just say it's the runny nose. Runny noses are embarrassing if you ask me. There's no surer way to make me feel like a helpless 7 year old than to have my nose running uncontrollably. And so we adults blo...
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Yep, colds are awful. But they usually run their course in week or so, and there’s no need for an ER trip. © Piotr Marcinski/Thinkstock The common cold is an upper respiratory viral infection. The symptoms may include a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, fatigue, sneezing and headache or body aches. Th...
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Choking is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. Death is nothing new in our society. Thousands of people die daily, all over the world. But with the introduction of new technology and new diseases, people are dying in ways never before seen. But what percentag...
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How does your body know when to secrete insulin? Your pancreas has small islands of endocrine cells called pancreatic islets. These charmingly named islets have beta cells, which both create and secrete insulin. Your body needs insulin to absorb nutrients from your food. After you eat, your food goes through your diges...
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How to Get Rid of Gas Pains Intestinal gas is often uncomfortable, and it can even cause severe stomach pain. When the pain is on the right side of the body, people sometimes mistake it for gallstones or appendicitis. Similarly, when the pain is on the upper left, people sometimes mistake it for a heart problem [source...
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How to Get Rid of Gas Most of us pass gas up to 20 times a day, which is normal, especially if we eat certain fruits, vegetables or foods that are high in fiber. These foods are good for our digestion, but they can lead to gas. Carbonated soft drinks can also cause flatulence. Some foods, like beans, are notorious for ...
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There are few things more uncomfortable than constipation -- you can't get settled if there's a blockage in your gut. Constipation means that you're having three or fewer bowel movements in a week. Read on to learn what you can do to prevent constipation and keep your bowels moving smoothly [source: MedlinePlus]. Drink...
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Food poisoning occurs when you eat food contaminated with bacteria, parasites, viruses or other toxins. These contaminants can get into your food in many different ways. The most common causes of contamination are from infected food handlers who don't wash their hands or wear gloves properly and from kitchenware or ser...
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Serious Causes of Diarrhea Don't ignore diarrhea that has gone on for weeks. ©iStockphoto.com/kkgas Sometimes diarrhea goes on ... for weeks. That's when a more serious problem is probably responsible. Your doctor can ferret out the cause. See a doctor for your diarrhea if: You see blood in your stool. You experience s...
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How to Treat Back Spasms Although it may take several weeks for back pain to go away completely, you can treat your back spasms at home. Bed rest is usually a good way to treat back spasms. However, more than a few days off your feet may do more harm than good [source: Mayo Clinic]. Lying on the floor with pillows unde...
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How to find pressure points to cure headaches Getting rid of headaches by applying slight force or pressure to certain pressure points is called acupressure. Acupressure is derived from the ancient Chinese healing method of acupuncture. Pressure points are clusters of nerves located at various points on the body, which...
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How to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatic nerve pain results from a compression of, or an injury to, the sciatic nerve. The pain usually runs from the lower spine to the buttock, then down the back of the leg to the calf [source: Mayo Clinic]. In most cases, the pain goes away by itself within two months. However, ther...
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How to Use Neurontin for Nerve Pain Nerve pain, or neuropathic pain, is pain resulting from nerve damage. Nerve pain can result from postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) as well as a variety of other illnesses and conditions or nerve injuries. Nerve pain is often described as [source: NINDS]: Stabbing pain Feeling as if you're...
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Can you treat your sinus problems at home? There are several things you can do at home to treat sinus problems. First, make sure to drink plenty of fluids, mainly water and pure fruit juice. Lubrication of the sinuses can help ease those nasty sinus-related symptoms. Lubrication also dilutes your thick sinus mucous and...
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The respiratory system, along with most bodily systems, is complicated. But it's important for children to know how their bodies work, so here's how you can explain it to a child. Every person and animal needs to breathe to stay alive. Your respiratory system is the group of organs (body parts) that helps you breathe. ...
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Bronchitis is an infection in the airways that's often triggered by a different infection or virus. Your child may have a cold one day, a nagging cough the next and bronchitis a few days later. So how can you tell if a cough is bronchitis or just a simple cough? Bronchitis usually presents with the following symptoms: ...
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Is there a latex allergy diet? If you are allergic to latex, the milky fluid that comes from rubber trees that is used to make things like balloons, erasers and rubber gloves, you could have a similar allergic reaction triggered by certain foods. This reaction is likely because the proteins in these foods are similar t...
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What are some natural remedies for sinus blockage and congestion? You may prefer natural remedies or you may simply be fed up with suffering from sinus congestion, to the point that you are willing to try anything. The list of natural remedies for sinus congestion is lengthy, so you can be sure you will find something ...
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Unfortunately, the damage done to your lungs due to emphysema is irreversible. However, you can manage your symptoms and slow the progression of your emphysema with various prescription medications. Talk to your doctor about the prescription medication that is best for you given your overall health, other pre-existing ...
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There is always mucous present in the lungs, and it plays an important role in protecting the airways. Normally, mucous lines the airways, preventing bacteria, viruses and allergens from getting in. However, when excessive mucous is produced it can clog the airways and make it difficult to breathe. There are a number o...
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How to Cure A UTI Naturally Alexandra Grablewski/Getty Images If you are a woman, particularly a woman who is sexually active, then you may already know that Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can strike at almost any time for any reason. They're one of the most uncomfortable ailments to experience. From the burning and c...
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Don't worry. There's help! Explore our Water 101: From Conservation to Purity (and Avoiding Poo) The word is being heard: bottled water is not all it's cracked up to be. This message arrives just in time for us to learn that sewage, "including human excrement and dangerous industrial chemicals" is spilling into waterwa...
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What are some facts about the respiratory system? Here are some facts about the respiratory system, which is the group of tissues and organs in your body that enable you to breathe. The respiratory system includes: The airways - nose, mouth, voice box (larynx), trachea (windpipe) and bronchial tubes The lungs and their...
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What are the respiratory system organs? The respiratory system is the group of tissues and organs in your body that enable you to breathe. This system includes your airways, your lungs, and the blood vessels and muscles attached to them that work together so you can breathe. Airways are the pipes that carry air filled ...
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How to Identify Hydrocodone Withdrawal Symptoms Hydrocodone (also known as Vicodin) is a narcotic analgesic (pain medication) and antitussive (cough suppressant). Hydrocodone can become habit-forming if used for a long period of time. There are two kinds of dependence with this medication:] Mental dependence(also calle...
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Doctors performing laser spine surgery remove the sources of nerve sensitivity and pain by lasering off the ends and decreasing the size of the disks between vertebrae. Getty Images/Robert J. Herko Many people with back pain eventually get to a point when they would do anything -- anything at all -- to end their pain. ...
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Anger Management: Control Your Temper By Avoiding These 4 Foods Did you know that eating certain foods can help you control your temper? Stockbyte/Thinkstock/ DCL Tempers run in my family and it's not something to be proud of. Blowing your lid is often something you end up regretting later. Yoga and diet has helped me ...
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Negative thinking can be hard to break, but it's not impossible. Thinkstock/Photodisc Failure. Disappointment. We’ve all seen it before. So many times, we start out with the best of intentions for change only to end up right where we started. No one ever said it was easy – real change takes dedication. But is there som...
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How to Control an Obsession Ayana Rose-Williams, therapist from My Mom is Obsessed. Ayana Rose-Williams My Mom is Obsessed therapist, Ayana Rose-Williams, shares her tips and tricks for controlling an obsession. Healthy Commitment, Unhealthy Obsession You may know that obsessions are the domination of one’s thoughts or...
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How can you avoid getting sick when your kids are? Viruses spread quickly, yet it’s possible to treat sick kids while avoid getting sick as well. If you boost your immune system, keep the house germ-free, and eat and drink properly, you can minimize your chances of catching the illness. First stop the flow of germs by ...
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I have a friend that I could never seem to get on the green bandwagon. It wasn't like she disputed my claims, she just seemed to put off the inevitable until one day when she told me that she and her husband wanted to start trying for a baby. It was at this point that she wanted my advice on how to detox her life. She ...
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How to Use Herbs for Fertility If you have decided to start a family and it's taking longer than you expected, you may want to turn to natural remedies to boost fertility and get pregnant. There are a number of herbs that you can take to optimize your menstrual cycle, regulate your hormones and prepare your body for ch...
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At week 15, you might be feeling better than you have in some time. See more pregnancy pictures. Kohei Hara/Lifesize/Getty Images You're rounding third on month four, and with just 25 waist-expanding weeks until the moment you've been waiting for, you might be feeling better than you have in some time. For many women, ...
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What's going on inside you -- even if you can't feel it yet -- is pretty stunning. See more pregnancy pictures. Blend Images/Shalom Ormsby/The Agency Collection/Getty Images There are no un-amazing weeks when you're pregnant -- no breaks in the action, no downtime in development. There are only weeks when the miracles ...
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Pregnancy Image Gallery As soon as you feel those tiny kicks, you'll forget the heartburn, broken-out skin and achy joints. See more pregnancy pictures. You've made it halfway through your second trimester, and you may be starting to truly feel pregnant, suddenly very different from your former self. It's not just the ...
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Pregnancy Image Gallery Chances are, your discomfort, anxiety and excitement are growing at similar rates now. See more pregnancy pictures. If you're feeling bloated and gassy, and tired of being bloated and gassy, you're in good company: By the time week 26 rolls around, many women are starting to think of labor as a ...
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Trimester two, you've been a friend, but at week 27, it's on to the home stretch! See more pregnancy pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/arekmalang Second trimester, you've been a friend. You saved us from the nausea and gave us time, perhaps hours, between bathroom breaks. You even let us sleep. Many women find trimester two t...
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At 28 weeks, you're feeling very, very pregnant. See more pregnancy pictures. It's official -- you're on the downward slope of your pregnancy since the 28th week marks the beginning of the third trimester. Although this particular trimester comes with some challenges, it also comes with a great big reward in the form o...
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What are you thinking and feeling at 31 weeks? See more pregnancy pictures. Fasten your seatbelts, ladies: While you may carry to 42 weeks (or, Lord help you, beyond), "full term" is just six weeks off. That means in a month and a half, you've got the green light to give birth to that tiny person you're carrying around...
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You're getting close! See more pregnancy pictures. Feel like you just might burst? Hang in there: At week 32, you've got as little as five weeks until you're full-term, and just eight until you enter "overdue." You're nearing the end. And the beginning. And that baby is huge. OK, maybe not huge, but remarkably bigger t...
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You could be a mom any day now! See more pregnancy pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/mikaheittola You're full-term, baby! That baby is technically ready to go, and it could happen any minute now -- more likely in a few weeks, closer to your due date (and this is what we want), but if you were to go into labor now, it would be...
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It's only two weeks, give or take, before baby meets the world! See more pregnancy pictures. You're so close you can taste it. Or maybe that's just stomach acid, since your indigestion has probably reached new heights. Still, you've got two short, waddling weeks left, give or take, before your baby greets the world, an...
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By week 42, it's unlikely you'll feel so spry and cheerful. See more pregnancy pictures. So, your due date came and went, and you're still lugging around that passenger who, hard as you try to relax, may be getting on your nerves right about now. How can someone so little be so stubborn? Good practice for toddlerhood, ...
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What are some electricity safety tips for kids? It's important for children to know how to use electrical appliances safely and when to avoid them. Training your kids to have good habits, such as drying their hands thoroughly when leaving the bathroom or kitchen, can ultimately prevent accidents, such as fires or elect...
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How Safe is Spray Tanning? Henry Arden/Corbis I remember when I first learned about spray tanning. I was thrilled. No longer would I need to worry about the rays outside because I could get that glowing tan in a bottle. I hate to admit how reckless I could be in my early twenties. With age I've learned to investigate t...
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Making Your Own Hair Gel is So Easy Hair gel can be a good thing. My hair is fine and straight, so I rarely need it. Some of my closest friends, however, were born with gorgeous thick curls that definitely are more manageable when under the influence of hair gel. But I kind of have a problem with hair gel. It comes in ...
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Use Vegetable Oil to Condition Your Hair Domino/Getty Is there anything vegetable oil can't do? It's a prime ingredient in many a delicious dish, it can be used as fuel for cars and it can condition your hair. We've written before about conditioning your hair with coconut oil, but I thought it was high time to let the ...
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Use Vinegar to Stretch Your Nail Polish Dollar Times is tough. They are so tough, in fact, I can't even use the right verb conjugations to describe how tough these times is. We're in a recession. People are looking for creative ways to save money. Folks are making cutbacks all over the place. They are eating out less, ...
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10 Natural Ways To Prevent and Heal Bruises Nobody likes going around with a bruise. People see a bruise, and they think you're living in an after-school special or you're a complete klutz. Both are bad, but luckily for you and your black-and-blue body, there are the plenty of all-natural ways to rid yourself of bruise...
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What are the best golf exercises for seniors? Head out to the golf course! You'll get in a low-impact workout along with some time socializing with friends. See more healthy aging pictures. Golf is a great way for seniors to have some fun and get fit at the same time, especially if they're able to skip the golf cart an...
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How to Avoid BPA Exposure from Cash Register Receipts By: NaturallySavvy.com Contributor It seems there's no escaping Bisphenol-A (BPA). Another study, published in Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews earlier this summer, and an Environmental Working Group (EWG) research report have shown that measurable levels of BPA ...
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What are the craziest diet trends of all time? Fad diets come and go. At first, dieters swear by the new plan, losing weight and feeling good. Then research emerges warning dieters of the dangers involved in excess weight loss or eliminating certain food groups. Finally, testimonials trickle out from unsatisfied dieter...
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Working Out Sucks ... But It Doesn't Have To By: Dr. Pam Peeke With a few attitude changes, you can turn working out into a positive experience. ©iStockphoto.com/jsmith I know what you’re doing. It’s January, and once again you find yourself trolling through the myriad of new diet and "beef’em" up fitness books hoping ...
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It's time to get moving! Anderson Ross/Iconica/Getty Images When you think about it, exercise is inherently green. Why? Stay fit and you'll keep your body healthier, heartier, and less prone to illness and injury--which will keep you off of pills and out of doctors offices and surgery. Another environmental plus to get...
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New Phone App Computes Calories By Taking a Picture of Your Meal It's Sunday morning and you're out for a delightful brunch. You know that mile high stack of chocolate chip pancakes blanketed with maple syrup is outside of your diet, but you're just not quite sure how much. And then from across the table, your brunch m...
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8 Green Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting or Exercise Denis Raev/istockphoto Losing weight doesn't have to be this weighty project requiring new exercise attire, an expensive gym membership, and lots of time dedicated to the treadmill— all of which are about as anti-green as you can get! Instead, save green and go gr...
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Coffee Makes You Smarter, Thinner, and Healthier Feeling slow? This drink will put some pep in your step! QuickieChick.com With only 2 calories per serving, just plain coffee (without the fatty whip, syrups, and sugars) is a great way to get a jolt of energy without having to then use that extra energy to burn it off. ...
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92 Percent of Canned Goods Contain Bisphenol-A Are canned foods bad for you? Unless you've been living under a rock, you're most likely aware by now that an endocrine disrupting chemical known as Bisphenol-A (BPA for short) has been popping up in all manner of consumer goods, from ground beef, to baby bottles, to plast...
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John Sigler/iStock Trying to keep your weight down and trying to be healthy can be totally different things. There was a time in my life when I believed that sugar-free foods and drinks were actually good for me. I was drinking sugar-free Red Bulls and dumping Splenda into my morning coffee like my life depended on it....
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BPA in Canned Foods: The Best and Worst Brands Out There By: Rachel Cernansky, Planet Green As we deal with the disappointment in Congress for failing to ban BPA in baby products, and the envy of the EU for successfully passing a similar ban just a week later, I thought a quick overview would be worthwhile of some of t...
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