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1. | Multiple Sclerosis - What are the Effects
What is multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disorder characterized by damage to the messages transmitted to and from the brain. These messages generally control the way the body works. Thus, any damage can cause problems with vision, memory, balance and movement. ...
[Added: 05 Jun 2006 Hits: 56 Words: 739]
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2. | Slimming- Exploring the options
Why do people want to lose weight? The answer to this is complex and can involve a wide variety of factors. While some people recognize the damage they are doing to their body by carrying more weight than ...
[Added: 14 May 2006 Hits: 58 Words: 1437]
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3. | Aging – Understanding the Process
Less than one hundred years ago, the life expectancy of a male was only 48 years and a female was 50 years. Because of the incredible advances in medicine and the improvement in living conditions, this life expectancy has increased to well into the seventies for ...
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4. | Sexually transmitted diseases – The Price of Sexual Freedom
In this modern era, sexual freedom is taken for granted and little is thought of promiscuity as it was in past generations. However, the reality is that this sexual freedom also carries with it the very real threat of sexually transmitted disease. Because not all sexually transmitted diseases are ...
[Added: 01 May 2006 Hits: 76 Words: 1288]
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5. | Wellness – The Total Concept
Wellness is a term that is becoming very common in our modern era. But what exactly constitutes 'wellness'? Does wellness mean that we are fine specimens of physical health or does it go beyond the physical? Perhaps it is ...
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6. | Vasectomy - Is it the Right Choice for You?
What do you do when you feel that your family is complete? This is a decision most couples eventually make. What steps should they take to avoid an unplanned pregnancy in the future? If they are really ...
[Added: 16 Apr 2006 Hits: 38 Words: 643]
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7. | Vegitarianism - More Than Just a Diet
It is a fact that, in the past, vegetarians were often seen as being somewhat eccentric or belonging to some odd sect. However, in recent years, the benefits of vegetarianism are becoming more and more ...
[Added: 29 Mar 2006 Hits: 38 Words: 876]
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8. | Sunburn - Minimizing The Risk
Anyone who continually exposes their skin to the harsh conditions of the sun is running the risk of skin damage known as sunburn. This condition can be quite painful and uncomfortable but, worse still, it can lead to the serious illness ...
[Added: 16 Mar 2006 Hits: 43 Words: 737]
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9. | Living With the Discomfort of Psoriasis
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is characterised by scaling and inflammation of the skin. It most often occurs on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur ...
[Added: 11 Nov 2005 Hits: 56 Words: 716]
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10. | Breaking Down The Communication Barriers With Your Kids
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Being a parent isn't easy. Some days just getting everyone in your family all together at the same time for dinner can seem like the "impossible dream". Between after school ...
[Added: 10 Nov 2005 Hits: 55 Words: 371]
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11. | The Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot developing in a deep vein, usually in the leg. They also can occur in other parts of the body. Blood clots in the ...
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12. | The Absentee Parent - Parenting From A Distance
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
You want to be able to continue having a great relationship with your kids after separation or divorce. This means focusing on the kids rather than your ex-partner. You need to be parents rather than partners.
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13. | Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Every woman's breasts are different so it is important for each individual woman to be familiar with her breasts in order to recognize any ...
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14. | The Healing Qualities of Clinical Hypnosis
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring altered state of consciousness in which the subconscious part of your mind is accessed enabling the hypnotist to affect a particular problem by suggestion. Basically, the individual is put into a trance-like state which allows ...
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15. | Therapeutic Manipulation - What Exactly Does it Mean?
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of these techniques include:
Acupuncture Massage Physiotherapy Chiropractics Myopractics
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is ...
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16. | Stress, Anxiety and Depression - What is the difference?
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings.
Stress is a normal reaction to what is happening in your life, ...
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