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796: Is A Memory Foam Mattress What You Need To Get A Good Night s Sleep

The memory foam mattress is designed to wrap around your body to support the pressure points on the body, which will provide you a more comfortable sleep. The memory foam mattress has not been around for long. First used in the space shuttles for the astronauts NASA designed this material to be comfortable for those venturing into space. This sa

797: Is Alpha Lipoic Acid the Emerging Premier Anti-Aging Antioxidant

Normally, there is little free Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) circulating in your body, unless you consume supplements or take it by injection. Foods contain only tiny amounts of ALA. Your body manufactures enough ALA for the basic metabolic functions of energy production and dissolving some liver by-products. At the levels produced by your body ALA

798: Is Avodart A Dual Purpose Drug

Dutasteride, which is commonly marketed under the brand name Avodart, belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, which block the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzymes that convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The drug was approved by the FDA for the treatment of prostate enlargement in men in 2002. Avodart

799: Is Bottled Water Really Necessary

Did you know Americans consumed more than 7.5 billion gallons of bottled water in 2005? That's more than 26 gallons per person. Why have so many thirsty people turned off the tap and chosen to drink bottled water? Some prefer the taste, but others give up the convenience of tap water because they are convinced bottle water is safer (healthier)

800: Is Dental Implant Surgery A Wise Choice For You

Dental implant surgery is not quite as simple and straight forward as it might seem. In fact, it usually involves a multi step process, only the last of which is actually inserting a false tooth. But before an oral surgeon can do any of that, he or she must do a considerable amount of analytical work and then lay the groundwork for this false tooth

801: Is Diet Green Tea Right For You

One of the growing trends in weight loss today has to do with the use of diet green tea. Just what is green diet tea and how is it supposed to help you lose weight? Here are some things you should know about weight loss green tea and what it can do for you. Green tea is known to have a lot of antioxidants. Many of these compounds work very well

802: Is Guaifenesin the Answer to Fibromyalgia

There's been a lot of buzz about guaifenesin (pronounced 'gwhy-FEH-neh-sin') in treating fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS. Much of this interest was generated by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand who claims to have successfully treated the disorder using it. He believes that since FMS is caused by an irregularity in the excretion of phosphates from the body, it

803: Is Homeopathy Effective

You may have heard of "homeopathy" but you're not sure what it is. Simply put, "homeopathy" is a system of medicine that treats a condition with highly diluted natural substances that mimic the symptoms of the condition being treated. This concept seems paradoxical to most. Homeopathy is a difficult concept to grasp. How do you cure someone of a

804: Is It Your Heart Or Just Heartburn

We all love food. Not only is it an essential part of our lives, it also brings us together for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations, like Christmas, where everyone meets and enjoys a special meal. The same happens at Thanksgiving, Hanukah and many other celebrations in all countries and faiths. Basically, any time we get together it's likel

805: Is Lexapro Right For You

Lexapro, also known by its scientific name Escitalopram, is a very popular antidepressant used to treat depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used in certain cases to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety. If you have never used Lexapro before, you need to familiarize yourself with the drug interactions and the side effect

806: Is Lipitor A Dangerous Drug

Atorvastatin, marketed under the trade name Lipitor, is used for lowering cholesterol. Atorvastatin inhibits the enzyme located in hepatic tissue that produces mevalonate, a small molecule used in the synthesis of cholesterol. This lowers the amount of cholesterol produced which in turn lowers the total amount of LDL (low density) cholesterol. In 2

807: Is Pilates During Pregnancy Safe

Countless people enjoy doing Pilates as a form of low impact exercise, but many women that become pregnant have to immediately re-evaluate all of their prior exercise routines. The big question is therefore whether or not pilates is safe to continue during your pregnancy. 1. What Joseph Pilates Says The creator of Pilates says that his exerci

808: Is Road Rage More Than Just Bad Behavior

Do you tailgate other cars when you want them to go faster? What about showing impatience by flashing your headlights? Do you honk your horn at other cars that seem to be a little slow reacting to a green light? Watch out. Impulse reactions such as these are warning signs of a clinical disorder called INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIVE D

809: Is Sex After A Stroke Safe

Can you have sex after a stroke? There are many people who have suffered a stroke and this is a question asked by both victims and their partners. Most stroke victims are not sure of what is going to happen to their body and therefore are uncertain as to what to expect in the future as far as their sexual relationships go. There are many elderly

810: Is There An Argument Against Immunization

Nine months can seem like an eternity for expectant parents. With the bump steadily getting heavier the pregnancy passes in a blur of obstetric visits, sonograms, baby clothes, and all-consuming nervousness over the coming birth. Then the day arrives and the child (or even children) is greeted by the world. What comes next? Well, next is the ha