Archive for March 24, 2009
GET PROSTATE RELIEF FROM AMAZING NEW TECHNIQUES
A rather recent alternative to surgery for BPH is a treatment, approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration, which involves having a tiny balloon inflated inside the urethra. Instead of having any tissue cut away, the inflation of the balloon compresses the overgrown prostate tissue, allowing the urethra to open. While the balloon treatment [...]
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NEW WAY TO SWALLOW PILLS WITHOUT CHOKING
One solution for taking a hard-to-swallow pill is to crush it and mix it with your food. However, there is a catch to this solution. Crushing destroys the coating on a pill, which could be dangerous. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you crush any pills in order to find out what, if any, [...]
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5 PROVEN WAYS TO GET RID OF OILY SKIN
Oily skin is a problem that just about everyone has at one time or another. Most people associate oily skin with adolescence, but factors such as hormones, stress, extreme heat, and hectic schedules can make it a problem for adults as well. Since the skin is a mirror of the inside of a person’s body, [...]
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THE COMMON VITAMINS & HOW THEY CAN HELP: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
This is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in the growth and maintenance of healthy bones, teeth, gums, ligaments, and blood vessels. It may even strengthen the body’s natural defenses against infection. A mild deficiency of vitamin C may cause weakness, swollen gums, and nosebleeds. Severe deficiency leads to scurvy and anemia. Recent [...]
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3 THINGS TO DO FOR BETTER HEALTH BENEFITS FROM WALKING
One of the most common mistakes beginners make when starting a regular routine of walking is pushing themselves too hard. The key to building up your stamina and increasing your walking speed is to slow down. If you try to go too fast, or push yourself too far, you increase the risk of soreness and [...]
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