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Achondroplasia: a birth defect for height

2007-10-24T18:53:00.001-04:00

If you have ever seen an adult who is about four feet tall, the odds are good that she or he is subject to a birth defect called achondroplasia. The signs of this birth defect may be detected early on during an ultrasound examination when bones do not appear to meet the growth markers expected for the point of gestation. After birth, the following tell tale signs are observed:The infant’s muscles

Herpes Imapct on Health; a brief overview

2007-10-01T22:20:00.000-04:00

A Brief Look at Herpes and Its Impact on HealthHerpes is often viewed as a sexually transmitted disease and indeed that is true. Did you also know that there is a huge contingent of herpes viruses but only eight of them typically cause illness in humans? It’s also disappointing to find out that herpes outbreaks can recur many times, depending on how your immune system is functioning. There are no

CAUTION: Anthaquinone in your colon cleanse

2007-10-01T22:19:00.001-04:00

Are you familiar with anthraquinone? Unless you work in the chemical field, the odds are good that you have not become formally acquainted with this substance, yet if you have a colon cleanser in your medicine cabinet that touts its natural ingredients on the label, the odds are good that you have it in your possession! Anthraquinone is famous for its laxative properties, and since it naturally

CAUTION: magnesium in your colon cleanse

2007-10-01T22:18:00.001-04:00

Exercise Caution When Using Colon Cleansers Containing MagnesiumWhen it comes to magnesium, how much you use is not as important as what kind you find. While most everyone is familiar with the tried and true laxative known as “milk of magnesia” the fact that this kind of magnesium is actually harsh and not as safe as many would have thought is giving pause to those who are using colon cleansers

Colon Cleansing: oxygen Vs. hot air

2007-10-01T22:16:00.000-04:00

Are Colon Cleansers Containing Oxygen Full Of Hot Air?If you have been shopping for a healthy, gentle, and effective colon cleanser, you will have undoubtedly read the labels along the way. While after a while the labels of natural supplements will begin to look pretty much alike, you might be wondering why suddenly to stumble across a label that proclaims the benefits of oxygen. Contemplating

OCD: a dangerous personality disorder

2007-08-29T10:23:00.000-04:00

There are many types of personality disorders, some of which can lead to dangerous and deadly behavior if not closely watched. This article will give you a brief understanding of each of the dangerous personality disorders and how they can become so dangerous. In fact, studies have shown that the majority of homicides reported in the United States are works from individuals with Antisocial

Safety Tips for the Golden Ages

2007-08-24T23:57:00.000-04:00

It is never too late to exercise, even if you have already retired. While you should really have already been physically active before, you can still start as exercise can still be beneficial to you. Of course, as you get older, there are more risks in starting exercise for the first time than if you started when you were younger. However, those risks should not hold you back. There are some

Finding a New Doctor

2007-08-24T23:56:00.001-04:00

What happens when you have to shop around for a new doctor after you have seen the same one for years and are comfortable with? Moving closer to your kids or the old insurance switcheroo can put a bind on your regular doctor-patient relationship. While the task may seem daunting at first, you can use the following guide below to help you pick a new doctor that will best fit your lifestyle and

Success Tips for Quitting Smoking

2007-08-16T17:31:00.000-04:00

There are some tried and true tips that have been found helpful to pass around. The first week or two of quitting is intense, and will put you through the ringer. You will need to be well prepared. Here are some tips to help you ease some of the difficulties you will be facing.Managing the Nicotine withdrawals:Make no mistake about it cigarette-smoking leads to nicotine addiction. When you quit

What Not to Eat for Acid Reflux

2007-08-10T11:26:00.000-04:00

Perhaps you have been taking far too many antacids these days and you are wondering if there is possibly an alternative to popping the fat little white pills to solve your heartburn problem. Indeed, there is a much more sensible solution to acid reflux/heartburn, and it all starts with what you eat.People are not born with acid reflux; this condition occurs as a result of lifestyle choices

Understanding Blood Pressure

2007-08-08T10:22:00.000-04:00

Understanding some basics about blood pressure can help you live a little easier. People will get very anxious when the doctor or someone else tells them that their blood pressure is 142/92. The reason for this is that the standard for diagnosisng high blood pressure is a top number over 140 and bottom number over 90.The fact is that even though your blood pressure is elevated you may not

Health Circles Amazon Store Opens

2007-08-07T08:04:00.000-04:00

Shopping can be diffciult for health related products. We have collected several products to help you with your quest. We will be addidng more products as time goes on.VISIT HEATH CIRCLES AMAZON STORE