Physicians recommend compression stockings for patients experiencing edema and vascular problems. There are several types of stockings that aid in patient recovery. Designed to increase circulation and reduce swelling in the legs, they are excellent for patients experiencing chronic venous problems. Different Types Compression hose, compression socks, knee-high, pantyhose and thigh-high are different types of [...]
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Athletic taping has long been used by players to help improve their grip – particularly in baseball and hockey. But it truly shines when it’s used to support overworked or inflamed muscles, as any training athlete can tell you. Traditional tape generally overlaps gauze and helps keep it in place to prevent additional movement of [...]
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Even if you’re young and have a sharp memory, you might still benefit from a medication schedule if you have more than one vitamin or medication you’re taking. Old or young, with the advancements in technology these days, there are medications and treatments for everything. There are a number of options available when it comes [...]
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Collectively the revenues generated by statin cholesterol lowering drugs, like Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and Pravachol are in excess of 10 billion dollars a year! Is taking these drugs a risk unto itself? The answer is a resounding….YES! Though these drugs are shown to reduce certain cardiovascular risks in people who have cardiovascular risk factors such [...]
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The first warm rays of the sun already made you think of vacation? Summer is a season when we plan changes. Do you want an healthier summer? Would you like to feel younger, healthier, more awake and more confident in yourself? Of course. Here are 6 quick ways to achieving that goal. 1. Do not [...]
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Warm weather is fun. But fun in the sun can be overdone. To make sure your warm weather enjoyment doesn’t turn into dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion or worse, here are some vacation and summer health tips to keep you safe and healthy while you’re working, playing or vacationing in a hot climate. 7 SUMMER HEALTH [...]
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Angiosarcoma of the liver is a rare but lethal form of this malignant and rapidly proliferating type of cancer, which can spread through the vascular and lymph systems. Environmental contaminants have been linked to angiosarcoma of the liver, including vinyl chloride, arsenic and thorium dioxide (Thorotrast). Vinyl chloride is a compound used widely in the [...]
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Many people know what acid reflux symptoms feel like since over 60 million Americans get heartburn at least once a month. Acid reflux, also known as heartburn or GERD can produce different symptoms in each individual. In this article we will go through the most common heartburn symptoms. The most common symptoms of acid reflux [...]
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Ohh, sorry but I cannot eat that! I have lactose intolerance. Are there lots of times already that you’ve declined eating a dessert in the fear of getting diarrhea or being bloated? You thought that you have allergy with dairy products, so you keep on losing an important nutrient in foods with milk and avoids [...]
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This article is suitable for those suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) after having a hysterectomy, because I will try to show and explain a good case of my friend, Linda. She developed FMS after having a hysterectomy. She believes that there is a connection between fibromyalgia, the endocrine system and candida. Also, she suspected that [...]
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