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841: Ten Symptoms Texans Should Not Ignore

Everyone in Dallas, Houston and throughout the rest of Texas feels an occasional symptom or two from flu, cold, allergy or whatever is going around. But, when the symptoms become persistent, they could even become life threatening. Individuals who feel chest or abdominal pain, or experience unexplained bleeding, should seek immediate medical care.

842: Texas May Be Handing Out More Death SentencesThe U.S. Is Infecting Mexico With HIV

The United States may be infecting Mexico with H.I.V., not the other way around. According to 2006 United Nations' statistics, Mexico's AIDS rate is about half of the U.S.'s, and a high percentage of new HIV infections in Mexico are traced back to migrant workers returning home from America. Twenty-two percent of patients with HIV at Puebla General

843: Texas Troops Among Those Who May Suffer Psychological Disorders After Iraq

General David Patraeus, the U.S.'s top military commander in Iraq, stated he was "very concerned" about the trend of ethical behavior displayed by troops in the region. Perhaps this admittance was influenced by reports that as many as one-third of troops employed torture techniques, and that the majority of military surveyed would not turn in a col

844: The ABCs Of Fighting A Stiff Neck Headache

So, you have a painful constricted feeling in your neck? Even trying to turn your head brings a sharp severe pain. And as if it is not enough, you also have a headache which keeps you wide awake without the benefit of tossing and turning on your bed. A stiff neck headache is not something that people normally consider to be dangerous. More ofte

845: The Answer to Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes

What causes dark circles under the eyes? - Changes in your body's fluid balance - Aging - Allergic reaction - High blood pressure - Irritation - Eyelid dermatitis - Hangovers - Medications - Can be hereditary. Avoid getting puffy eyes: 1. Stay hydrated Always make sure you take in water or juice as much as possible. Not only is

846: The Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage Therapy

Also regarded as sports massage, deep tissue massage therapy is a method of treatment wherein pressure is applied to tendons, connective tissue, fascia and muscles under the skin. This type of therapy also affects deep down muscles. Compared to Swedish massage, for instance, deep tissue massage therapy is forceful and can be used not only for athle

847: The Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream Lotions

MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Lotion: The Vit-A-Plus combines Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Vitamin A is a clinically substantiated formula for minimizing visible signs of aging, especially for sensitive, line-prone areas around the eyes and mouth. It is non-irritant and is designed to be applied after liquid or gel-based products but befo

848: The Best Diet To Loose Weight

Did you know that you can loose a significant amount of weight without loosing much fat? You may be just be loosing excess water and also muscle tissue you desperately need to keep your metabolism rate high. This makes it harder for you to loose fat in the long run, because the muscle you are loosing requires more energy than fat you are keeping. T

849: The Convenience of Contact Lenses

The contact lens has come a long way from its beginnings as an unwieldy hard piece of plastic, hard to put in and hard to take out. Now there is a variety of contact lens types, doing different things and offering different advantages. For most people, the days of scratchy, hard lenses, and tiny plungers to pull them off the eye have disappeared. T

850: The Dangers Of The Great Fluoride Experiment

In America today, one can easily see the effects of fluoridation to over consumption of fluoride in our everyday lives. The effects of fluoridation are numerous: children with darkened teeth and behavior disorders, brittle bones, neurological disorders, migraine headaches, clinical depression, dementia, and even Alzheimer's disease. All of these co

851: The Evolution Of The Manual Wheelchair

Some time ago people didn't need much guidance in choosing a manual wheelchair. It only came in a standard design. The first wheelchairs were heavy and have dark-colored upholstery. Now there's a wide range of manual wheelchair models you can choose from, designed for a large variety of needs. The stainless-steel is no longer the single option;

852: The Facts About Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin, also known by its scientific name Bupropion, is a very popular antidepressant. It inhibits the reuptake of both dopamine and norepinephrine. If you have never used Wellbutrin before, you need to familiarize yourself with the drug interactions and the side effects associated with it. Wellbutrin is metabolized by the liver. In lab expe

853: The First Principle of Reiki Deciding Not to Worry

The first principle of Reiki states that "namely today don't worry". For the one who practices Reiki this phrase is very meaningful in everyday life. The origins of the first phrase of Reiki principle have several purposes and applications. When someone decides to practice Reiki, this principle expands and turns into an everyday life philosophy for

854: The Future Of Drug Testing Hair Sampling

One may consider the hair as a person's crowning glory. In fact, most people spend hours in front of the mirror fixing their hair. Aside from making each one of us look good, the hair has yet another function you might be interested in. In today's modern world, there comes another way of detecting drugs in individuals. Yes, using the hair! And it i

855: The Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea

Tea drinkers love Chamomile Tea; in fact, many tea lovers prefer this type of tea over many others. It is very popular and at least once in your life, it is likely that you have had Chamomile Tea at some point. However, while many people simply love the tastes, they are completely unaware of the many benefits that can be had with Chamomile Tea.