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Itching under the armpits occurs when something irritates the skin surface. This irritation prompts you to scratch the area to remove the unpleasant sensation. A variety of skin conditions (psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and contact dermatitis) can cause itchy armpits. In severe cases, armpit itches may be triggered by a secondary infection. Itchy armpits can also […]
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Are you wondering if that sinister spot of blood came from implantation bleeding or something else? Are you knee deep in worry, wondering if there is something is wrong with your pregnancy or even thinking if you are pregnant or not. Are you cringing internally because you really don’t want to embarrass yourself by asking […]
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To understand the causes of ear congestion you need to first know that the ear includes three parts: middle, inner and external. The middle ear transfers vibrations to the inner ear (the part of the ear that aids in hearing sounds). The Eustachian tube, a narrow tube that connects the middle ear to the adenoidal […]
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What to eat after wisdom teeth removal? There is of course a lot of pain involved during the healing process of removed wisdom teeth since the uncomfortable operation often leaves you sore and swollen. Chewing your food is out of the question. However, you still need to eat to get the essential nutrients your body […]
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For the most part, when Americans think about healthy living, the first thing that comes to their mind is diet and exercise. The second thought that follows may be all the ways to potentially avoid those two things. In the wake of a nation-wide fight against obesity, we’ve found ourselves drowning in excessive fad diets, […]
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The organization “Healthy People” offers scientifically sound ten-year goals for improving the health and well-being of Americans. On December 20, 2010, the organization launched “Healthy People 2020,” an impressive yet attainable, ten-year plan that is intended to improve the Nation’s health. “Healthy People 2020” is a multi-year program that incorporates scientific research with feedback from […]
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Baby acne on chest
Most babies are born with soft, flawless skin, but some babies develop a baby acne or rash on their chest between their 2nd and 4th weeks of life. This rash may appear as small yellow, red and/or white pimples, blotches and/or blisters. The exact cause of baby acne on chest  is undetermined at this time, […]
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Bullying occurs in almost every school, neighborhood and/or family, regardless of whether or not you are aware of it. In fact, according to Mississippi State University (2013), approximately 31% of kids reported being victims of bullying and approximately 4% of kids reported being cyber-bullied or bullied in their homes or neighborhoods. This form of aggression […]
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Some babies wean from breastfeeding naturally, while others need a little help. If you are like many new mothers, there will come a time when you wonder if it is indeed time to stop breastfeeding. When that time comes, you may not know how to stop breastfeeding. You may ask yourself, “Should I stop abruptly […]
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In the United States alone, red meat represents the largest percentage of meat consumed – 58%. The total average meat in-take per day, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), is 128g. This is approximately more than three times the current global average.¹ If we consume red meat in these large amounts, […]
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Detoxification For Spring Spring is the perfect time to detoxify and give your digestive organs, especially your liver, a little bit of a break. In Chinese Medicine, Spring is the season where your liver is most active, thus making this the time that your body will be most receptive to a cleanse. Now, the words […]
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5 Natural Herbs for Hair Growth
Hair thinning or lack-luster hair can be a very emotionally stressful for both men and women but did you know that there are many natural herbs for hair growth? If you wish that you had much more lush and thick locks, there are some herbs that actually work directly on the scalp to increase blood […]