Fibromyalgia can be a painfully debilitating disease that can affect multiple points of your body, making daily activities more difficult. Sources say it’s one of the most common pain diseases, affecting up to 10-million people in the U.S. alone. It’s also made more complicated by the fact that it doesn’t seem to have specific causes. […]
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Melasma involves the development of brown and gray patches on the skin, often on the face. It’s the result of the somewhat radical hormonal adjustments that accompany the pregnancy, OCPs, or out of the blue. Here are some simple ways to beat melasma.
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Shingles is a painful infection of a nerve that can be debilitating – it’s more severe than chickenpox, which is caused by the same virus called varicella-zoster. Shingles typically strikes those over 50-years old who has already had chickenpox, with the virus reactivating. While there are prescription antiviral medicines designed to tackle shingles, they really […]
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You’re bombarded with messages about how important it is to monitor your sugar intake, as too much can cause a host of problems (especially if you’re diabetic). However, it’s just as important to make sure you have adequate sugar in your system, as you can end up with a variety of symptoms from low blood sugar.
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Let’s face it, all work and no play is no fun – you have to let your hair down once in a while (assuming you have enough to let down). However, partying doesn’t have to become a powder keg of possible problems to be memorable – you can follow some guidelines and still have a […]
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Cancer is a formidable foe, and it sometimes can make the brightest personalities feel dark. However, despite about 350,000 Americans being diagnosed with cancer each year (according to the Huffington Post), there’s still hope for many patients thanks to new treatments and a positive outlook. Meanwhile, in Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society has declared April […]
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