Articles, tagged with "protective mechanism", page 1
01st February 2012
If you are an athlete or even a sports freak, you would have by now asked the question of how to stop a muscle cramp many times. This is normal since cramps are more often than not associated with sports. However, what we fail to realize here, according t...
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Author:
Trish Cannone
09th January 2012
GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition wherein the contents of the stomach are being regurgitated back up the esophagus. Because of the acidity of the contents of the stomach, the lining of the esophagus can become injured or ...
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Author:
wendylau
23rd September 2011
So, you have become overweight and would like to lose a few pounds and therefore are contemplating making some changes for your lifestyle? Those changes can mean going on some sort of 'diet' and unfortunately this is how the trouble starts.
When we take...
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Author:
Sheena_143
23rd May 2011
The muscles function is to facilitate movement, thereby animating the body, maintaining balance and posture. They also play a part in blood circulation and the elimination of waste, therefore one of the points of importance for regular exercise. As a prot...
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Author:
Terry
04th May 2011
If you're anything like most exercisers or those trying to lose weight, you have hit a plateau before. If you are one of the lucky few who haven't, just know that it can happen. Although it can be a bit frustrating to see a lack of results with such har...
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Author:
Kimberly Coventry, MS, CNC
04th April 2011
Have you ever ended up in the ED department of your local hospital thinking you were dying from a heart attack only to find that you were experiencing a panic attack? Surprisingly this is a relatively common experience. Most people find that they avoid pa...
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Author:
Louise Hanson
25th March 2011
Asbestos exposure is one the main causes of mesothelioma and other health problems. Mesothelioma is a deadly lung cancer that affects the lining of the heart, lungs, and abdominal region. When inhaled, asbestos fibers become lodged in the body and cause d...
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Author:
LegalView
21st February 2011
Millions of people rely on their morning cup of coffee to jump-start each day. That caffeine-packed jolt of java is the right elixir to wake the brain and prepare for the mental and physical demands of your daily routine.
Coffee has been maligned for ...
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Author:
John Phillip
17th February 2011
Still other times I have found patients that eliminate and minimize their angers, frustrations upsets and inner turmoil and hence release the normal chemical flow necessary to feel "good" and pain dissipates. Also, it is well known that people who have ha...
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Author:
Ryan Schneider
19th January 2011
Most of us like honey. Ever wondered how it is made? Well, we don't make it. But the honey bees are the ones who make this scrumptious liquid. It is sometimes extremely difficult to go to the organic honey bee colony and collect the honey. So what we do i...
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Author:
michaelgrey22
19th January 2011
We have known for some time, with the evidence continuing to mount, that many man-made chemicals found in our environment are also found in our bodies. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. The unknowns include how much chemical accumulation will ca...
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Author:
Conrad G. Maulfair, Jr. D.O.
21st December 2010
WHAT IS ANXIETY?
To understand anxiety, let’s look at fear first. Fear is a protective mechanism and an appropriate reaction to a real danger. Anxiety is a reaction to a perceived danger or threat and becomes a problem when magnified out of proportion....
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Author:
ElaineCorona
21st December 2010
We all love our children so much and when we see them anxious we worry. Anxiety disorders are fairly common during childhood, affecting approximately 1 out of every 8 children. But in addition to abnormal anxiety (in which fears are irrational and magnifi...
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Author:
ElaineCorona
02nd December 2010
The word derma (originated from French and Latin languages) is used for skin scientifically. And therefore the study of the skin falls under the science named ‘Dermatology’. Broadly speaking it undertakes the study of skin’s basic nature, its diseases and...
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Author:
Danielle Gehman
02nd November 2010
Natural Joint Pain Relief: Ease Painful Joints Naturally
People who are suffering from joint pains very well understand its impacts on their lives. Perhaps, joint pains have taken a toll on the quality of their life and seeking for treatment is necessa...
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Author:
Derek H