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There are several superstitions about right eye twitching. What it means when your right eye twitches in the field of medicine, is actually different from the superstitions. Right eye twitching is a very common phenomenon that has been experienced by lots of different people around the world. 1. Right Eye Twitching Superstition 2. Medical Causes […]
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The number of bowel movements you have varies, depending on your health and/or diet. If you do not eat foods that make you poop, exercise and/or drink enough water, you may experience constipation. Constipation is a condition that occurs when you are either unable to pass stools or you have difficulty passing stools because of […]
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A common complaint that doctors hear nowadays is that of dizziness after eating food. People get very easily disturbed when they feel dizzy after eating sugar or other food, primarily because lightheadedness is usually experienced when one has not had food to eat for a long time. This condition of lightheadedness after eating is mostly […]
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Have you experienced left eye twitching? If so, what does it mean when your left eye twitches? Keep reading and you will find answers of why your left eye twitches and what to do about it. My Left Eye Keeps Twitching – Why? Left Eye Twitching Superstition Types of Left Eye TwitchingCommon Causes of Left […]
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Tingling refers to the abnormal sensation of numbness, prickling, buzzing, vibrating or ‘pins and needles’, that occurs with or without apparent cause. This phenomenon is medically termed as “Paresthesia”. Left arm tingling can present as a symptom of many underlying diseases. Most commonly, it is due to the damage of local blood vessels or compression […]
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Chronic inflammation is suspected to be the underlying cause of most chronic degenerative diseases of the modern world. There are literally dozens of different medications out there combating inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis, but what about the myriad of foods with anti-inflammatory benefits that could be […]
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Breast cancer is the diagnosis of 29% of all types of cancer in women in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also the leading cause of cancer death in women. In addition, the highest rates of breast cancer is found in the westernized world. Epidemiological studies point to causative factors such as western dietary patterns, […]
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental illness is the leading cause for disability in both the United States and Canada. In the United States, qualified medical professionals diagnose mental illnesses by using the standard Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV). A revision of this manual, DSM-V, was released during […]
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With spring comes the buds of new flowers, the green tips of grass protruding ever so promisingly through the earth and of course for many unfortunate people, the sneezing, itching, watery eyes and runny nose that signifies allergy season. Allergies are a result of your body’s immune system inability to be balanced appropriately. It could […]
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Growth in biological terms is the process by which the body builds a gibbet of protein and fills this in with bone, a calcium rich mineral. It therefore goes without saying that protein and calcium are the major building blocks of healthy bones. Hence you need to eat a diet rich in these nutrients. Lets […]
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Have this thought ever crossed your mind that certain individuals remain slim even after overeating or binging on food while certain others gain weight despite eating small meals? Genetics is likely responsible for this; however, there is another factor involved- difference in the rate of metabolism. The chemical changes taking place in living cells for […]
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Red Wine
There is a saying in the Mediterranean that a glass of red wine after dinner is good for the heart. Going on this, some scientists even argue that the reason why most Mediterraneans, especially Corsicans, live a long life is that their diet is supplemented by red wine. While there is no doubt that too […]