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by Fred Fletcher Introduction The chance of being afflicted with skin cancer is, unfortunately, a significant danger these days. In fact, approximately 4,300,000 Americans will come down with basal cell carcinoma (the most common type of skin cancer) each year and an additional 1,000,000 people will come down with squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common type). In total, about 18,000 people will die from these... 2/13/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough The technical term for sneezing is “sternutation.” The mucus membranes (lining) in the nose and throat become irritated. There are a number of triggers that can cause a sneeze. The most common culprits are symptoms arising from a cold, flu, or allergies. Environmental triggers include pollen, dust, strong odors, pepper, powders, change in temperature, pet dander, mold, looking into bright lights, and... 2/11/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Judith Finlayson My mother wasn’t an expert on nutrition, but she was often spot-on. For instance, her commitment to eating salad. As she saw it, raw vegetables provide “roughage,” which helps to keep you regular. Today, this component of plant foods is commonly called insoluble fiber and my mother was right: It bulks up stools, preventing constipation and other digestive problems. While on the mark for her time, my... 2/11/2022 1:42:30 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk Essential oils are the pure essence of plants, extracted for their healing, cleansing and "magical" properties. The olfactory nerves in the brain work by transporting us, encouraging us or relaxing us through the power of scent. In order to benefit from all the rich aspects essential oils have to offer, it is important to look at each structural source as an individual and unique frame of reference.... 2/10/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Sherry Gaba Most people have, at some time in their dating past, experienced a pursue-withdraw relationship pattern. This is also sometimes called a demand-withdraw pattern, and it is almost always the female in the relationship that is pursuing as the male in the relationship is withdrawing.The reason for the pattern is a lack of understanding of the emotional closeness, or the connection felt between the pursuing... 2/9/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor For over two centuries, people have used vinegar for its health benefits. It’s long been celebrated for its antimicrobial properties, with claims it can combat skin infections, fight ear and throat infections, and disinfect around the home. Now, enthusiasts are using apple cider vinegar to help with diabetes and aid in weight loss. But how safe and effective is it, really?Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial... 2/8/2022 6:00:00 AM
by simone ferrando Our body(and mind) needs to experiment with stress and stimuli which lead it to adapt, improve, and ultimately getting stronger and healthier.However, stress and stimuli are rarely comfortable while experienced, and unfortunately, a lot of people decide to spend their lives entirely away from situations that cause them distress.This aversion towards discomfort has caused us to reduce the stimulation... 2/7/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Dr. Stephanie Burgos “I am exhausted,” “I am SO tired,” “Don’t talk to me until I have some caffeine in my system.”Does that sound like you?Well as a busy Emergency Medicine doctor I can tell you that for years those words came out of my mouth. Between the demands of work, studying and my home life, I constantly felt like there was not enough time in the day. For years I was addicted to caffeine and constantly felt tired.... 2/4/2022 6:00:00 AM
by Arvilla Roberts The loss of teeth with age is normal. They endure extreme wear and tear every day. Although the problem is quite commonplace, many who have lost complete sets of teeth are ashamed of their appearance or are uncomfortable speaking to or eating their favorite food. Should you wish to have your full smile after losing all of your lower and upper teeth, a treatment known as All-on-4 implant dentistry are... 2/2/2022 4:27:18 PM
by Tom Marino You are hardwired to overcome stress. Your adrenal glands produce several hormones. When our body experiences stress, it releases adrenaline, also known as epinephrine. It is the hormone that triggers our stress response, the “fight or flight”. But what does adrenaline do? The hormone increases your blood supply to all major organs and helps boost your mental concentration. When we are faced with... 2/2/2022 8:00:00 AM
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