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Buying Fitness Equipment On eBay: Deals or Duds?
Author: Jane Simms
With tens of millions of registered members and more than 12,000 items listed, eBay is, without a doubt, the world's largest Internet marketplace. And you can buy just about anything there--from CDs, movies and vitamins to first edition books, new

Comfortable, affordable lab coats for the health care professional.
Author: Mike Yeager
When a health care professional uses lab coats it conveys several different messages. First, lab coats give an appearance of professionalism. Its very important in the health care setting to be professional and new, clean lab coat portrays just that

Poisons Under Your Sink: Hidden Dangers of Cleaning Products
Author: Glenn Beach
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has recorded many exposures to household cleaning substances that were serious enough to require treatment in a health care facility. Incredibly, according to the AAPCC the largest number of

Taking The Sting Out Of Bug Bites
Author: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada)
(NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within 48 hours. However, for some people, particularly children, scratching bites may lead to a highly contagious bacterial skin infection called impetigo.

Bad Breath and Gingivitis
Author: David Snape
Does this sound familiar to you? My dentist and hygienist mentioned that I had irritated gums as they cleaned my teeth. This is a symptom of gingivitis. Gingivitis can be a stepping stone to major problems in the mouth and gum line. It can lead to

Beware of The Misinformed Who Offer Their Advice
Author: Kevin Thompson
When it comes to health, fitness and working out, you and I carry many misbeliefs, as you'll quickly realize when you hear this story. I was down in Tampa recently visiting my good friend Matt when he told me this story about a misunderstanding he had

Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters
Author: Laura Turner
If I collected a dime for each time Ive seen or heard the word carbohydrate - or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter - Id be a wealthy woman. And of course weve all heard the buzzwords: simple carb; complex carb; high carb; low carb; no

Dealing With Chronic Pain Conditions :: A Simple Guide
Author: D. Herren
Anyone that suffers with a chronic pain condition knows that it not only affects the body, but also the mind. Its effect on a sufferers mind can almost be worse than the pain itself. Chronic pain becomes chronic when pain does not go away after the

Death, Aging, Rejuvenation (Part 4)
Author: Aleksandr Kavokin, MD,PhD
Biological clock Obviously you need biological clock to time and alarm the point when you need to die and when you need to age. Aging is the same death as in those one-day butterflies, but a little bit prolonged one. Not immediate kill but gradual

Dental Hygiene, an Ancient Practice - The History of the Toothbrush
Author: Rebecca Blain
One of the most asked questions by adults and children is the origin of the toothbrush. There are several schools of thought on when the real toothbrush was created, but you need to look far into the past for the first evidences of oral hygiene. The

Simple Skin Care Tips and Tricks
Author: Dakota Caudilla
You don't need to engage in long, lengthy beautifying procedures or spend lots of money on expensive facial treatments in a beauty salon or spa in order to have good skin. To have bright, clear and healthy-looking skin, all you need to do is to follow a

Spoonful of Sugar May Curb Stress, Obesity
Author: Rita Jenkins
Sweets may decrease production of glucocorticoid, a stress-related hormone that has been linked to obesity and decreased immune response, researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found. Glucocorticoids are produced when psychological

Legacy Spine and Rehabilitation Center, returning you to an active lifestyle!
Author: Dyba Syed
Legacy Spine and Rehabilitation Center, contemporary Chiropractic and Acupuncture utilizing scientific measures for treatment of injuries and/or chronic conditions of the spine, joints, and muscles.

A Healthy Life, the 4 Basics of a Healthy Life and the 3 Important Habits that Create Good Health
Author: Drs. Ralph & Lahni DeAmicis
Good health is easy but being sick is hard. The truth is, maintaining good health is pretty simple although reclaiming it takes patience, consistent actions and smart choices. Your body heals at it's own pace. Your job is to help that process along.

Are All Dementias Alzheimers?
Author: Michael G. Rayel, MD
Im surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimers as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimers. Is it reasonable to label all dementias as Alzheimers? As

Are You Eating the Right Carbohydrates?
Author: Kim Beardsmore
Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you're hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there's been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result,

Beach Body Abs
Author: Nathan P Boyd
With the return of warm weather in the spring, thoughts can never be too far behind of the approaching summer and the many wonderful outdoor activities that well often associate with it and among our top favorite summertime activities will always be the

Can Eating Certain Foods Help You to Lose Weight?
Author: David Snape
Experts have discovered that certain foods can actually help you to lose weight without the stress of dieting or exercise. The down side is that many of us have a tendency to dress these foods up with cheese, sour cream, butter or other calorie-laden

Go Nuts!
Author: Phil Satterfield
Nuts of all kinds (I am talking peanuts, cashews etc) have a mixed reputation. They are high in fat, but have no carbohydrates. Many people I know will not eat any type of nut because of their high fat content. Nuts have a very important role in a

Colloidal Silver - Time For a Comeback?
Author: Levi Bloom
I'm sure you know what it's like to be sick. Stuffy head, running nose, sore throat, coughing, fever, and maybe even vomiting. It really sucks. And with the overuse of prescription antibiotics, you can't be sure if they will even help next time