When you think of allergies, you probably picture a quaint commercial where a grown man or woman is tiptoeing through a field but then starts sneezing uncontrollably. Well, it turns out it’s not just grownups that have to deal with allergies. In fact, babies can have a variety of allergies, and they can range from […]
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While over-the-counter remedies such as hydrocortisone cream and calamine lotion can be effective, save yourself a trip to the drugstore by trying one of these 5 effective treatments using items you already have around the house.
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Activated charcoal has gained tremendous popularity of late for its wide variety of applications that help to rid the body of toxins. It is not a naturally occurring substance, but rather is made from sources such as coal, wood or coconut shells and becomes “activated” through a heating process. Activated charcoal traps unwanted chemicals in […]
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Body focused repetitive behaviors (or BFRB’s) in children describe a group of frequently repeated behaviors that injure the body but are not classified as self-harm behaviors. They are clustered together with other OCD behaviors. The disorder develops in early puberty and initially affects both sexes equally. In adulthood, more females are afflicted. With time the […]
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Less than 1-percent of those bitten by a mosquito with West Nile Virus develop West Nile encephalitis, a serious inflammation of the brain and surrounding tissues, but it’s still important to be informed on the 10 common warning signs.
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Not typically serious, but always irritating and embarrassing, skin rashes can be caused by a number of factors—such as environment, infection, stress, heat, allergens, immune system disorders, and medication. Most of them will clear up on their own, however, more serious skin conditions (i.e., rosacea and eczema), may require medication or even treatment.
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