Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a common and chronic disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. It is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. And despite its prevalence, Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood and under diagnosed in the medical community. Doctors have yet to understand the exact cause of the condition or locate a cure for it’s symptoms. However, that does not mean that Fibromyalgia sufferers are doomed to a life of constant pain and exhaustion. There are several things that you can do to fight Fibromyalgia and get your life back. (more…)
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Friday, March 14th, 2008
Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it.
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Friday, March 14th, 2008
Sometimes we have a headache and not every time we think about causes. Today I found 10 surprising causes of headaches. Of course, not all of them are really “surprising”, but most of them.
If you’re experiencing the throbbing sensation of a headache you’re not alone. According to the National Headache Foundation, over 45 million Americans have chronic recurring headaches, one in four households has a migraine and seventy percent of migraine sufferers are women. Certain physical or environmental factors may trigger headaches, creating varying intensities.
Even The Radical Blogger wrote about headaches: “We all know that NY causes headaches but I didn’t know it was the center of headaches”.
Here, we uncover the ten most unusual causes.
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. We’re down in the dumps for a short time, then gradually the painful feelings dissipate and we move on with our lives — often the wiser for the experience. But when the low mood persists, interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun, it’s no longer normal.
It’s depression.
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Being a big opponent of antibiotics I’ve red today a post written by Rachel:
With $4 antibiotic prescription availability popping up everywhere, you might be tempted to ask for or take these drugs “just in case.” For many of your common ailments, however, they’re neither needed nor effective…
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