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1021: The Mystery Disorder of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is the recent designation of a number of metabolic conditions that appear on the surface to be unrelated but occur in such a way that leads many physicians and scientists to speculate that there may be an underlying undiscovered disorder that is causing the problems. While the manifestations of metabolic syndrome may be quite di

1022: The Nausea of Hangovers How To Survive

One of the worst parts about a hangover is the nausea. It's sometimes impossible to take any remedy, even an aspirin, and hold it down until it can start to work. You probably already know some of the things that help you when you're facing the nausea of a hangover - or nausea for any other reason, for that matter. But take a look at some advice yo

1023: The Pain And Suffering Associated With Arthritis

Arthritis is a group of conditions that affect the bone. This disease affects more women then men. Almost one in 3 Americans have this disease in one form or another. Originating from the Greek word Arthro meaning joints, it can be both painful and debilitating. Evidence of primary ankle osteoarthritis has been discovered in dinosaurs, however t

1024: The Problem With Lipitor

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

1025: The Pros and Cons of Using Tanning Beds

Tanning beds, also known as sunbeds, are devices that emit ultraviolet radiation to induce an artificial tan. This indoor tanning equipment was brought to North America in 1978 by the German scientists Friedrich Wolff. Since then, sunbeds have become some of the best selling cosmetic devices in the world with an estimated annual market worth of $2

1026: The Real Connection Between Salt and Blood Pressure

Who doesn't enjoy a salty pretzel, salt and pepper on an omelet, or a dash of salt on a baked potato? Most of us enjoy salt as a seasoning for many types of foods, from sweet to bland. You can enjoy a little bit of salt on cantaloupe to sweeten it or salt on a steak to perk up the flavor. Numerous recipes call for salt to enliven the flavor of thei

1027: The Road To Sober Quitting The Alcohol Before It Consumes You Completely

When you've been listed on the roster for your first AA meeting, you know your drinking problem has gotten out of hand. You've probably acknowledged in the past that your drinking is heavier than the usual social drinking spiels but deny that it is uncontrolled. However, when your drinking interferes with your life and brings in a lot of unwe

1028: The Root Chakra in Reiki

The root chakra is also referred to as the first chakra, or base chakra. During a Reiki session, this chakra will be opened in order to communicate with universal energies that can be used for healing. There are several different attributes of the root chakra. It's important to understand how it relates to the healing methods that can be used in Re

1029: The Secrets to Amazing Self Confidence

Lack of confidence not only affects your state of mind but it also affects how others treat you. Self confidence is something that can be missing from early childhood and continue throughout all of adulthood. When you fail to develop the self confidence you need, it can affect every aspect of your life, e.g. school, relationships, employment

1030: The Side Effects Of Lexapro

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

1031: The Silent Killer Clinical Depression

Depression is a common response to health problems and is an often "underdiagnosed" problem in the patient population. People may become depressed because of injury or illness; may be suffering from an earlier loss that is compounded by a new health problem; or they may seek health care for somatic complaints that are bodily manifestations of depre

1032: The Top 5 Acne Myths You Should Know

The Acne treatment industry is a multi-million dollar market with product manufacturers claiming to each have the newest most effective acne fighting treatment on the market. With the range and selection available on the market these days from toners, to acne creams and solutions there is great confusion amongst sufferers as to what really works an

1033: The Total Demystifying Truth of Subconscious Mind

For many centuries, man has already known the existence of the power of subconscious mind. Many stories indicated that the power could be tapped to accelerated bodily healing and improve the state of mental health. However, none had come out with a satisfying scientific explanation; and worst still, many people were told that the subconscious mind

1034: The Truth About Tanning Beds

The population is divided into two parts: one half wants a tan, the other doesn't. But even if you want a tan, unless you live on the coast your options are rather limited. Of course, science decrees nothing impossible, and that's how tanning beds came into existence. Tanning beds provide an alternative for those who don't live anywhere near a b

1035: The Truth Behind Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Treatment Options

Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the common anxiety disorders. There is relief for sufferers. Anxiety disorders are the term covering several different forms of abnormal, pathological anxiety, fear, phobia and nervous condition, which may come on all of a sudden or gradually, over a period of several years and may impair or prevent the pursu