Gail Ravello, PhD, ND, MH, CNC, IMD

15 Tips to Enhance Men's Sexual Health

Enhance Your Sexual Performance and Prevent Male Sexual Dysfunction

The statistics suggest that more than half of American men suffer from some form of sexual dysfunction, and those numbers are on the rise. Luckily, there are certain behavioral, nutritional, psychological and environmental behaviors you can adjust to enhance your sexual health and to revitalize your sex life.

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Abdominal Pain

Stomach Pain Prevention and Treatment

Abdominal pain is a source of frustration for many people. Whether you're dealing with a mild stomach ache or sharp, distracting pain, it's worth learning about what causes abdominal pain and where to get help. Symptoms of abdominal pain can include things as mild as indigestion, yet can be as troubling as intense pain that lasts days at a time.

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Abnormal Periods

A Checklist to Identify Signs of an Abnormal Period

One woman's "abnormal period" might be another woman's version of normal. This article explains the baseline gynecologists use to determine if your period is abnormal, why it is abnormal, which symptoms are a cause for your concern, and which treatment options are available to you to mitigate an abnormal menstrual cycle.

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Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Causes of Acid Reflux Disease & Treatment for GERD

Many people think of heartburn as a minor health problem, but it can sometimes be a symptom of the more serious ailment known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition that affects many people worldwide. Despite their prevalence, GERD and acid reflux disease can be treated.

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Acne

Whiteheads, Blackheads and Pimples

Acne can damage your confidence and self-esteem. Most associate acne with teenagers and puberty, but a growing number of adults suffer from the condition as well. Acne can ultimately cause scars, so it should always be taken seriously.

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Acne Scar Treatment

Treatment of Acne and Acne Scars

When acne develops, pores in the skin become blocked with oil. Bacteria begin to grow in the pore, and acne (also called pimples, zits or breakouts) can develop. Acne can be mild or severe and may cause scarring if pimples are squeezed repetitively.

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Acne Treatment

Happy, Healthy Skin

Acne takes many forms: Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts are troubling and difficult to deal with, especially when they occur in adults (adult acne). There is no one best acne treatment, but there are several options available to those suffering from this condition.

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Actinic Keratosis

Solar Keratosis Treatment

Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that most commonly appears as a rough, scaly patch on the skin. In most serious cases, actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer. The condition can occur on almost any part of the body, but it is most common in areas that receive frequent sun exposure.

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Active Couch Potato

An active couch potato gets regular exercise, but spends a lot of time sitting.

Active couch potatoes are people who get regular exercise, but they end up sitting most of the day as a result of circumstance. Research shows that trips to the gym can't undo the effects of a day spent sitting. Even if a person is getting a fair amount of exercise, sedentary habits usually outweigh exercise.

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Acupressure

The Healing Touch

A sister treatment to acupuncture, acupressure applies the concepts of energy, meridians and chi to massage. Unlike acupuncture, acupressure uses no needles. However, it focuses on the same pressure points throughout your body to bring you relaxation, relief and wellness.

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Acupuncture Laser Therapy

A Needle-Free Alternative for Pain Relief

This article defines and describes acupuncture laser therapy, who performs acupuncture laser therapy, which kinds of patients would benefit from acupuncture laser therapy, which ailments are best treated by acupuncture laser therapy, and who should avoid acupuncture laser therapy.

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Acute Care

Maintain Good Health from Head to Toe

An acute illness or injury refers to a condition that appears suddenly, progresses quickly, and, in most cases, requires only a short-term treatment. It can be an illness as simple as strep throat or as severe as a heart attack.

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ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Attention Deficit Treatment for Adults & Children

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a general term used by the public and the media to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults.

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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Learn About the Causes & Effects of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one part of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders grouped into the term ADD - also called Attention Deficit Disorder. For many years, medical professionals considered ADD and ADHD to be separate conditions, but today both are treated the same way.

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Adrenal Fatigue Treatment

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) May Treat Adrenal Fatigue

Your insomnia, body aches, and decreased libido may all be linked to your adrenal glands, which may be struggling to produce cortisol, a crucial hormone that helps regulate your “fight-or-flight” response. When your body is under extreme stress your adrenal glands can begin producing cortisol in disruptive fits and starts. Hormone replacement therapy may balance those levels and improve your symptoms.

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Advanced Cardiac Markers Testing

Advanced Cardiac Markers Test to Identify Cardiac Disease Risk

This article explains what advanced cardiac markers testing is, why advanced cardiac markers testing is used, which cardiac diseases this testing identifies, and the benefits of advanced cardiac markers testing. This article also identifies the six cardiac markers texts available today.

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Age Management Services

Preventing the Onset of Illness and Age-Related Diseases

Getting older is a fact of life, and most people believe that aging is just as inevitable. To some extent that's true, but what's also true is that with the proper medical guidance, you can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life well into your golden years. One of the most effective methods for accomplishing this is known as age management.

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Age Spots and Liver Spots

Fight Back Against the Signs of Facial Aging

Age spots, also called liver spots, are flat tan, brown or black spots of darker pigmentation (skin coloring) that appear on the skin of the face, neck, shoulders and arms. There are many cosmetic and aesthetic treatments designed to lighten or eliminate their appearance.

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AIDS

Discover the Mechanisms and Medicines Involved in Battling AIDS

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, more commonly known as AIDS is a life-threatening condition caused by the HIV virus. It progressively weakens the immune system, leaving the host vulnerable to a number of opportunistic infections. AIDS is commonly treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

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Alcohol and Erectile Dysfunction

Your Pre-Game Ritual Could Be a Detriment to Your Mojo

Alcohol helps reduce pre-sex anxieties, but too much leads to short- or long-term erectile dysfunction. Learn how wise choices regarding your sexual health can reduce situational anxieties of sex while supporting long-term sexual wellness.

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Allergist

Getting to the Root and Arresting Allergy Symptoms

Asthma and allergies are among the most common chronic health conditions in the world, affecting over 50 million people in the U.S. alone. An allergist is a trained physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both allergies and asthma, as well as other medical conditions resulting in an inappropriate immune response.

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Allergy Shots

Allergy Shots Can Eliminate Your Symptoms Once and For All.

Allergy shots address the root cause of your allergy symptoms permanently. By slowly desensitizing your immune system to objectionable allergens, these shots help your body ignore them so you can enjoy liberty from obnoxious allergy symptoms.

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Allergy Skin Test

Allergies May Lie Dormant. A Skin Test Can Help.

Allergy skin tests can unearth hidden allergies before a reaction hits. What's more, they are administered by a trained healthcare provider in the safety of a medical clinic, providing you peace of mind that you'll find out about any hidden allergies in a safe rather than a precarious environment.

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Allergy Testing

Testing and Treatment for Allergies of All Varieties

You may not realize how bad your allergies are making you feel. Most people who have allergy testing and receive treatment for their allergen triggers feel much better and enjoy a better quality of life. You may need to see a medical provider who specializes in allergies for allergy testing.

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Alopecia Treatment

The Result of an Immune Attack on Hair Follicles

Alopecia refers to hair loss. There are three alopecia types: Alopecia areata (hair loss in patches, often caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking hair follicles), alopecia totalis (loss of all hair on the scalp) and alopecia universalis (loss of all hair on the body).

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Alternative Treatments for Cancer

Supplement or Replace Your Traditional Cancer Treatment

Alternative treatments for cancer may provide you relief from tiring symptoms such as fatigue caused by your disease, which may in turn lead to an improvement in your overall outlook. Treatments range from holistic pain management to stress relief, all of which can be administered professionally by an alternative cancer care specialist.

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Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia Treatment and Prevention

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, a loss of brain function caused by the aging process. It affects the thinking capacity, memory and behavior of a person. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive deterioration of the patient's cognitive and memory functions.

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Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

A New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heartbreaking condition where an individual gradually plunges into a state of dementia, losing cognitive function, memories and essentially who they are. Alzheimer's is the most common of neurodegenerative diseases. However, new research shows that different approaches may provide a breakthrough in combating the progression Alzheimer's.

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Amenorrhea

Understand the Impact of a Missed Cycle

The menstrual cycle in women is essential to reproductive health. When menstruation is absent or extremely delayed, this is the condition known as amenorrhea. Amenorrhea can affect women of any age. This condition can lead to infertility issues.

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Anaphylaxis - Anaphylactic Shock

Understand and Prepare For Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction in which the immune system is flooded with chemicals. These chemicals are produced by the body to deal with a sudden, massive exposure to an allergen. Triggers of anaphylactic shock include certain medications, food allergies such as peanuts or dairy, and insect stings.

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Anemia

Anemia Could be the Root of your Low Energy

We've all had days where we've felt sluggish and in a fog. If these days turn into weeks or longer, anemia may be to blame. While anemia may mimic general exhaustion on the outside, on the inside, however, anemia affects how your blood transports oxygen. A very serious condition.

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Angioedema

Learn About the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Angioedema

Angioedema is a skin condition with symptoms similar to hives which develop in response to certain triggers. Angioedema is distinguished from hives primarily by swelling that occurs beneath the surface of the skin. Surface swelling may occur, but not nearly as prominently as what goes on below the skin.

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Anti-Aging Medicine

Fight Back Against Old Age

Anti-aging medicine employs the latest scientific research, advances in biotechnology, and clinical preventive medicine to slow down conditions associated with aging. Through preventive screenings, early disease detection, prompt intervention, and optimal nutrition, anti-aging physicians help fight and slow down age-related disease and dysfunction.

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Antioxidant Skin Treatment

Give Yourself Clean, Clear Skin without Chemicals

Beautiful, clear skin can be elusive, which causes many to seek out various aesthetic treatments, such as laser skin rejuvenation and surgery. But for mild skin improvement, these drastic measures are often not necessary. Antioxidant skin treatments provide a way to improve the youthful appearance of skin, all without surgery or lasers.

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Antisocial Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder: The Diagnosable Sociopath

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of contemptuous attitudes, feelings and actions toward others. Often described as completely unresponsive and apathetic to the needs, feelings and well-being of others, those with ASPD seem to go through life without a conscious.

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Anxiety

Understand the Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety

Living with anxiety is a difficult and common problem for many people. Anxiety can range from mild feelings of nervousness or tension to profound, crippling fear or panic attacks that keep you from enjoying life, holding a job or even going outside.

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Aromatherapy

Enhance Psychological & Physical Wellbeing with Natural Oils

Aromatherapy is the practice of using aromatic essences from natural plant oils to enhance your psychological and physical wellbeing. Scent released by these oils are known to act on the hypothalamus to encourage whole-body healing, with the potential to positively impact your stress levels, mood and even libido.

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Arthritis

Rheumatoid and Other Forms

Arthritis is a condition where a joint or several joints become inflamed and painful. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common of these are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Assisted Hatching IVF

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Assisted Hatching Procedure

During IVF, when the layer of proteins from which the embryos must hatch--the zona pellucida--is too thick and may impede the hatching process, an additional procedure called assisted hatching may be necessary. In assisted hatching, an embryologist creates an opening in the zona pellucida whereby the IVF-implanted embryo can more easily attach to the uterine wall, thus ensuring higher success rates.

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Asthma

Discover More about the Treatment and Management of Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which the airways contract and swell in response to certain triggers such as pet dander or stress. The severity of each attack can vary, and symptoms include difficulty breathing and coughing. It is important to detect asthma as early as possible to treat it with medication.

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Atherosclerosis

Hardening Arteries & How to Prevent Them

Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects the arteries of your body, and it's is sometimes called "hardening of the arteries." Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the tissues and cells of the body. During atherosclerosis, fat, calcium, and cholesterol join together to make a sticky plaque that hardens inside the arteries. This can put your body at risk for a variety of health problems and limits how much blood reaches the tissues of your body.

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Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeat. Often mistaken as a minor heart problem, atrial fibrillation is serious and can lead to the development of blood clots, increasing your risk of heart related death and stroke significantly. Fortunately, medication, non-surgical, and surgical procedures are available to restore your cardiovascular health.

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Autism

Diagnosis & Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition; common autistic traits can include repetitive behaviors, sensory differences, trouble with motor coordination, and difficulty socializing. There are various therapies available, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),that can help autistic people handle their sensory and social issues.

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Autism and Gut Health

The GAPS Diet May Improve the Lives of Autistic People

The GAPS diet is an elimination diet that lasts several years, and is designed to reduce autistic traits by improving gut health. It is based on the theory that toxins produced by gut bacteria cause autism. The GAPS diet is purported to also reduce symptoms of ADHD, dyslexia, and schizophrenia.

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Autoimmune Disease

Arthritis, Sclerosis, Diabetes & Other Chronic Diseases

Every cell inside your body has a function. Sometimes, these cells are attacked when your immune system mistakes them for something foreign - something that shouldn't be there. This causes your body's defense system to try to eliminate those cells from the body, causing a variety of health problems. This is known as autoimmune disease.

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Autoimmune Hepatitis

Learn About Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis.

Autoimmune hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver due to an autoimmune response within the body. The disease is characterized by abdominal or joint pain and yellowing of the skin and eyes. It may appear chronically or become a lifelong illness. In severe cases, the disease may be fatal.

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Back Pain

Fight Back Against Pain

Back pain can occur in a number of ways. It can be dull or sharp, local or spread over a large muscle group. Back pain can be experienced as muscle spasms or numbness in the leg that extends below the knee.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Treatment for the Most Common Form of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer in the world. BCC erupts in the outer layer of skin and is easy to treat. Prognosis is excellent; however, determining whether what you have is BCC or a deadly form of skin cancer like malignant melanoma is reason enough to keep abreast of sores that won't heal or changes in moles and freckles.

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Basal Metabolic Rate

Calculate & Understand the Meaning of BMR

Even though it may not feel like it, your body is always in motion. It takes plenty of fuel (calories) to keep your body running normally as it digests food, pumps blood through your body, makes your lungs move, and more. The number of calories your body burns at rest is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

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Bee Sting Allergies

Learn About the Symptoms and Treatment of Bee Sting Allergies

Bee sting allergies may range in severity from minor burning and tingling to life-threatening symptoms. The allergies are caused by a reaction in the immune system which occurs when your body is stung. Typically, you will feel a sharp burning or stinging sensation, and redness in the affected area.

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Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

Uncontrollably Consuming Large Amounts of Food in One Sitting

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious eating disorder characterized by frequent consumption of abnormally large amounts of food in one sitting with an inability to stop eating. Individuals with the disorder often experience a loss of control and shame over recurring periods of binging. Thus, those with BED often eat in private, making it hard to identify symptoms.

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Bioidentical Hormone Doctors

Find Bioidentical Hormone Doctors in Your Area Today

Patients must find a seasoned medical professional with years of experience in bioidentical hormones. Because of the versatility of the treatment, experts come from all reaches of the medical community. Many hold a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Many belong to associations related to BHRT or its applications.

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Bioidentical Hormones

Achieve Hormone Balance Naturally

Bioidentical hormones are chemically and biologically identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. These plant-derived hormones are used as a part of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, a treatment designed to restore the natural hormone levels in men and women. Bioidentical hormones are most commonly associated with the treatment of menopause and low testosterone, but they have many other uses as well. Bioidentical hormones can be used to treat both men and women.

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Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Low-T Treatment

Low testosterone has become a phrase that all men fear. The gradual loss of testosterone, sometimes called low T, occurs naturally with age. Unfortunately, it also brings along many symptoms and side effects like low sex drive, erective dysfunction and weight gain. Bioidentical testosterone has helped many men regain their youthful vigor.

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Bipolar Disorder

Learn More About the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder

Previously called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder. With a defining characteristic of switching rapidly between extreme moods, severe cases of bipolar disorder can drastically impact lives of patients. Fortunately, multiple treatments for bipolar disorder are available, including therapy and several kinds of medication.

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Bipolar Disorder

Manic Depressive Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in mood and affects the ability to function from day to day. People with bipolar disorder are often referred to as manic-depressive. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are more severe than the regular up and down emotions most people have.

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Bladder Cancer Testing

Understand your Risk of Bladder Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, there are an estimated 74,000 new cases of bladder cancer diagnosed each year and 16,000 subsequent deaths, 90% of all cases affecting those over the age of 55. Bladder cancer poses a serious health risk to those in their golden years.

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Bladder Dysfunction

Trouble Urinating may Signal a Larger Problem, Bladder Dysfunction

Bladder dysfunction, also known as voiding dysfunction, is a condition during which you can't effectively urinate and empty your bladder. This can be an embarrassing, painful and possibly serious problem that-if left untreated-could lead to infection and eventually cause organ system failure.

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Bladder Stones

Symptoms, Causes & Treatment for Bladder Calculus

Bladder stones are solid or semi-solid deposits that form in the bladder. Bladder stones, which are known medically as vesical calculus, can be very painful. If left untreated, some bladder stones can even deal lasting health damage.

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Bloating Treatment

End Your Gastrointestinal Strife with These Tips

Bloating occurs when the abdomen fills with air or gas, leading to swelling of the abdomen which may feel hard or tight to the touch and is associated with discomfort and pain. Bloating typically occurs due to overeating, gas, stress or indigestion.

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Blood Testing

Standard Lab Blood Work for Adults & Children

Lab blood work, otherwise known as a blood test, is an extremely effective diagnostic tool. Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to the organs, and impurities are filtered out by the kidneys. By testing the levels of specific substances in your bloodstream, your doctor can diagnose a number of conditions.

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Blood-Glucose Monitoring

Keep Your Diabetes at Bay with Blood-Glucose Tests

For people living with diabetes, doctors may recommend some form of self-testing for their blood sugar levels. Monitoring is done with a portable electronic device that measures the amount of sugar in a tiny drop of blood, usually taken from the fingertip. The results of this test are then reviewed with the doctor during routine office visits.

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Bone Cancer

Sarcomas, Tumors and Other Forms of Bone Cancer

Your bones are the support system of the body. It may seem like they are just hard objects, but bones are living and changing all the time. Bone cancer can occur in the hard outside structure or in the marrow in the center of the bone (bone marrow cancer).

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Botanical Herb Treatment for Diabetes

Your Botanical Medicine Provider Can Help You Reverse or Manage Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes to Prevent Complications

When your cells become resistant to insulin, causing sugar overload in your bloodstream you may have pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Professional herbalists have used 1000 herbs across the planet to manage this biochemical imbalance to prevent serious health complications

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Botanical Herb Treatments for Hepatitis

Botanical Herbs Can Prevent and Treat Hepatitis

Botanical herb treatments can biochemically correct imbalances that cause liver inflammation (hepatitis). Always consult with an herbalist to learn which herbs may treat – and which may exacerbate – your specific condition.

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Botanical Medicine

The Healing Power of Nature

Botanical medicine is a broad term for herbal remedies. Many consider it to be a more natural way to maintain a desirable quality of life because it allows you to use the natural properties of plants, berries, bark, seeds and flowers to facilitate optimal wellness. Some people also prefer botanical medicine for treating health issues.

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Botanical Medicine for Cirrhosis

Botanical Herbs Can Help Prevent Liver Fibrosis, Which Causes Cirrhosis.

A botanical is a substance from a plant that’s added to something else for various reasons. In medicine, botanical herbs are used to treat numerous conditions, such as cirrhosis. While cirrhosis cannot be reversed, there are numerous herbs that can reduce and even prevent the fibrosis (liver scarring) that causes it. These botanicals include silymarin, glycyrrhetinic acid, and curcumin.

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Brain Gut Connection

The Effects of Gut Inflammation on Mental Focus

The gut, which helps the body digest food and convert it to energy, is an essential part of a healthy digestion system. The gut is home to thousands of different bacteria, some of which have positive effects on health and some of which have negative. Recent medical studies indicate that there may be a strong connection between mental health and gut health. This is known as the brain-gut connection.

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Brain Health and Cognitive Function

Keep a Sharp Mind

The mind grows wiser with age, but age adversely blunts a mental edge, diminishes computing power and causes memories to fade. It doesn't have to be that way though. Anti-aging professionals may recommend a number of techniques to ward off the negative effects of time.

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Brain Tumor Diagnosis & Treatment

Brain Tumors Can Be Life-Threating, But Not In All Cases

A brain tumor is a mass of tissue that's formed by a collection of abnormal cells in the brain. In general, brain tumors are treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the three. The type, location, and size of the tumor all affect how it is treated.

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Breast Cancer

Understand the Stages & Treatment of Breast Cancer

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body. These cells group together to form tumors and can spread to other areas of the body. Breast cancer can develop anywhere in the breast and spread throughout the body.

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Bronchiolitis Treatment

An Inflammatory Respiratory Condition Impacting the Bronchioles

Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection in young children and infants, causing inflammation and congestion of the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles). Usually going away on its own, hospitalization may be necessary in severe cases while antibiotics or drugs to open the airways (bronchodilators) can help. Cases usually last 2-3 weeks.

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Bronchitis

Learn More about Bronchitis Symptoms, Treatments, and Monitoring

Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes (which carry air to the lungs) become inflamed. Swelling and mucous in the tubes can cause coughing, fatigue, and fever. This condition is often caused by a virus. Bronchitis may become severe or life threatening for those with asthma or COPD.

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Budd Chiari Syndrome

Medication and Surgery Can Treat a Blocked Hepatic Vein

Also called hepatic vein thrombosis, Budd Chiari syndrome is a rare disease caused by a vein in your liver becoming blocked, most-commonly caused by a blood-clotting disorder. Symptoms include an enlarged liver, abdominal fluid, and varicose esophageal veins. Medication and surgery can address the cause and complication of the blockage and prevent the condition from worsening.

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Bulimia Nervosa Treatment

Bingeing & Purging, Distorted Body Image, Abuse of Laxatives & Diuretics

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which individuals practice severe caloric restriction that leads to periods of extreme binging (eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time), then purging (vomiting or using laxatives and diuretics to prevent weight gain from excessive consumption). Patients often experience a feeling of being out of control and overly associate their self-esteem with body image.

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Calorie Restriction Diet

Lose Weight by Reducing Calorie Intake

You probably think of calories only as they relate to food and how many are in your favorite dish. However, calories are actually units of energy that allow your body to perform normal bodily functions such as breathing. This is why it is important to consult your medical provider before starting a calorie restriction diet.

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Calories and Weight Gain

Could Counting Calories be all it Takes to Shed Pounds?

Eat this, don't eat that, this is good, that is bad; how are we supposed to make any sense of the countless diets out there? Do any of them even work? There is evidence to suggest a much easier way to lose weight and keep it off. Simply counting calories.

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Candida Overgrowth Treatments

Arresting Candida Overgrowth and Restoring Balance to Your Gut Flora

Candida overgrowth occurs when the delicate balance of Candida yeast and bacteria in your intestines is disrupted and yeast begins to multiply and take over. Yeast is a microscopic fungal organism normally present in the healthy mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines or genitalia, but it can proliferate throughout your body and become toxic, causing severe illness and even death.

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Canker Sores

Treat the Most Common Type of Mouth Ulcer

A aphthous ulcer, more commonly known as a canker sore, is a painful sore that can form on the inside of the mouth, specifically your tongue, lip or cheek. Although the causes of canker sores are unknown and possibly numerous, there are a variety of different ways to treat them.

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Cardiometabolic Syndrome

Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance

Cardiometabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that raise your chance of developing a vascular disease (like heart disease) or type 2 diabetes. According to the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, adults with cardiometabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) are twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease and three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

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Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Disease Risks and Causes

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. It involves not only ailments of the heart, but the arteries as well. As a person ages, it becomes increasingly important to employ a range of medical and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Having a healthy heart is not only a sure-fire way to live a longer, richer life, but it can also reduce the chance of other afflictions such as a stroke.

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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Prevent Heart Disease by Understanding the Importance of Lifestyle Choices

Cardiovascular disease, an umbrella term referring to diseases affecting the heart and associated blood vessels, is the #1 cause of death globally, hence arising the question of whether it can be prevented. Caused by related, oftentimes genetic, conditions such as diabetes, obesity and alcoholism, lifestyle choices often weigh more heavily on CVD development.

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options of Heart Issues

According to the American Heart Association, half of all people who are diagnosed with congestive heart failure never live more than 5 years past their diagnosis. This makes heart disease a very scary and serious condition. More troubling however, that heart disease is largely preventable. Here are the signs.

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Celiac Disease

Testing, Treatment and the Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a protein that is found in many different food components, notably wheat, barley and rye. Although it is found all over, gluten is mostly associated with bread products and other carbohydrates. Celiac disease refers to an immune condition in which the body rejects all gluten.

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Cellulite

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Cellulite

Cellulite is a troubling issue for women from all walks of life. As pockets of dimpled fat that typically appear around the thighs, buttocks and elsewhere, cellulite can be extremely damaging to confidence and self-esteem. Thankfully, there are many different cellulite treatment options available.

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Cellulite Reduction

Laser Body Sculpting

Cellulite can damage your look and harm your confidence level. You should be able to show off your skin without fear of unsightly fat peeking out. Many cellulite home remedies and cellulite creams claim to eliminate the problem, but the only real solution is laser body sculpting. The best form of laser cellulite reduction comes with the targeted fat reduction of Chromogenex i-Lipo.

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Cervical Cancer

Oncology Diagnosis & Treatment for Women

The cervix is a section of a woman's reproductive organs that connects the lower uterus (the place where a baby grows) to the vagina (birth canal). It is actually part of the uterus. Cervical cancer usually starts in an area of the cervix called the transformation zone. This is a place where the two types of cells that cover the cervix meet.

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Chemical Peels

Deep, Medium and Light Peels

The harsh effects of aging can damage your confidence. With a chemical peel, you can reinvigorate your look with healthy, youthful skin.

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Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is an epidemic that increases chances of adult obesity

According to the latest study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five children in the U.S. is obese. While obesity (having too much body fat) can increase your children’s risk of developing conditions like type 2 diabetes, weight loss programs can help reduce their body fat.

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Chlamydia Treatment

A Common & Curable Sexually Transmitted Disease

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis (or C. trachomatis). Infecting both men and women through sexual contact (by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected), chlamydia infection can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system and warrants immediate medical intervention.

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Chronic Disease Management

Control Chronic & Respiratory Diseases

The term chronic disease is used to describe a medical condition that affects a patient for an extended period of time. In some cases, there may be no cure for the condition, but in almost every instance, these conditions and their symptoms can be controlled.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment

Fight Fatigue & Tiredness

If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.

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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Treatment

Specialized Medical Treatments Can Reduce or Eliminate Your CIDP Symptoms

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder that causes nerve inflammation and destroys nerves’ fatty covering, damaging nerve transmission speed and leading to symptoms like weakness, paralysis, or motor function impairment. While no specific cure exists, certain medications like immunosuppressants and physical therapy can reduce symptoms.

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Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Your Body's Response to Mold Toxicity Exposure

Mold forms as the result of water leaks, past flooding and condensation, presenting a white or grayish color and most often appearing in shower stalls, bathrooms and muggy basements. If toxic, mold can spread and infect your repository system, causing damage to your body. Mold toxicity treatment starts with removing any infected areas in your home.

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Chronic Lyme Disease

A Comprehensive Retaliation to the Viruses and Parasites Involved in Lyme Disease

When traditional medical interventions are too late to prevent the development of chronic Lyme disease, integrative medicine approaches, using alternative treatments, can impact chronic Lyme disease through several different routes, including restoring immune function, reducing inflammation and addressing chronic pain issues.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Blocked Airways, Shortness of Breath and other COPD Signs

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a medical condition that affects the lungs. When COPD is present, breathing becomes difficult or even painful. Many people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without realizing it. COPD is a serious condition, but treatment is available.

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Chronic Pain

Coping with Constant Pain

Any pain that lasts for a period of months or longer is considered chronic pain. Chronic pain has many symptoms and causes, from pre-existing conditions to recent injuries. Chronic pain can make life difficult, but you don't have to go it alone.

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Chronic Stress

You Can Break the Cycle, Get Relief from Stress Today

Chronic stress is a physical response to emotional triggers, in which the body releases stress hormones as a natural reaction. A result of continuous exposure to stressful situations, chronic stress leaves individuals feeling helpless and lacking in control. This phenomenon often leads to chronic health problems, changes in weight and adverse effects on mental health.

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Cirrhosis of the Liver

To Treat Cirrhosis, Treat Whatever Is Causing Your Liver Damage

Cirrhosis is the gradual replacement of healthy liver cells with scar tissue (fibrosis), which causes symptoms like fatigue, muscle wasting, and jaundice. Cirrhosis treatment aims to manage complications and address chronic imbalances that contribute to cirrhosis.

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Coconut Oil for Weight Loss

Understand the Health Benefits of this Fat Substitute

For years, coconut oil was viewed as bad for your body due to its high level of saturated fat. Recent research has shown that while 90% saturated, coconut oil is made from medium-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are used and stored by the body in a different fashion when compared to long-chain fatty acids found in meat and dairy products. This is why coconut oil has become a viable option for weight loss.

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Cold Sore Treatment

The Herpes Simplex Virus Causes Facial Blisters

Affecting more than half the U.S. population by the time they reach their 20s, HSV-1, oral herpes, which are more commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, are spread through close person-to-person contact (such as from kissing)--the result of which are tiny, fluid-filled blisters which form on and around the lips, often grouped in patches.

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Colectomy Surgery

The Surgical Removal of All or Part of the Colon

A colectomy is a procedure that removes all or part of your large intestine (colon). Used as a treatment for many colon diseases, a colectomy can be a last resort procedure, but can also cure conditions that otherwise would be lifelong, such as colon cancer and Crohn's disease.

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Colic Treatment

Relieve Your Infant's Discomfort

Colic is characterized by excessive bouts of crying in otherwise healthy infants. Infants are diagnosed with colic if they are under 5 months old and cry for longer than three hours in a row on at least three days a week for a minimum of three weeks. Colic can be frustrating but seeking treatment early can provide relief for you and your child.

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Collagen Growth

Healthy, Natural Skin After Fat Reduction

People are always looking for a way to reduce the fat on their body. What many don't realize is that fat reduction, particularly through conventional liposuction, can have some nasty after-effects. The foremost of which is damaged skin. The best way to combat saggy, wrinkled skin stemming from a procedure is to avoid it all together. That's possible with Chromogenex' cutting-edge i-Lipo treatment.

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Colon Cancer

Don't Put It Off - Learn About Colon Cancer Treatment Today

Colon cancer is characterized by the development of malignant tumors. African-Americans have a greater risk of developing colon cancer, as are those with diabetes and obesity. Smoking and drinking may also increase your risk. Early detection of colon cancer may lead to a greater chance of survival.

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Colon Hydrotherapy

Cleanse and Detox with Complete Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy can be traced to the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks who believed the intestines held a toxic layer of parasites and infectious bacteria that triggered a variety of non-specific health conditions or a generally ill feeling. Many alternative health care practitioners continue to follow this belief and address these symptoms with colon hydrotherapy.

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Common Car Crash Related Injuries

Injuries Experienced Before and After a Collision

It's estimated that every year 2.35 million Americans are injured in car related accidents, with that comes a host of symptoms, from the mild to the severe. Everything from soft tissue damage and whiplash, to head, chest, arm and leg injury are typically reported. Here are the most common...

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Common Cold

Treatment for Sneezing, Coughing Sniffling & More

The common cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused by a number of different viruses. Symptoms of the common cold usually include sneezing, scratchy throat and a runny nose. Untreated cold symptoms can lead to conditions like ear infections, sinus infections or strep throat.

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Common Variable Immunodeficiency

Is Primary Immunodeficiency Compromising Your Health?

Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) is a type of Primary Immunodeficiency in which patients experience reoccurring infection and illness because specific white blood cells called "B cells," malfunction, producing little to no antibodies (immunoglobulins) to defend the body against such infection.

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment

Chronic Arm or Leg Pain Following Injury, Surgery or Stroke

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) involves excessive or prolonged pain most commonly affecting the arm, leg, hand or foot which results after injury, surgery or illness. Multiple avenues of treatment, ranging from chronic pain relief to surgical options, may be necessary to relieve its disabling symptoms.

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Compounding Pharmacy

Customized Compounding

A compounding pharmacy is a special type of pharmacy where medications are created to match specific patients. This is different from a traditional pharmacy, where medication is created or ordered in predetermined dosages and contents. Compounding pharmacies provide more personalized care by ensuring each patient receives the exact right medication for his or her health problems.

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Concussion

Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is typically caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Any individual who is thought to have a concussion should visit a medical professional.

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Congestive Heart Failure

Learn the common symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure.

Congestive Heart Failure is a condition in which the heart can no longer pump blood as efficiently as needed, with common symptoms including: coughing, fatigue, swelling, nausea, chest pain among others. Though symptoms may be common, if you believe you may have Congestive Heart failure, please seek medical attention.

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Constipation

Restore Bowel Function & Regularity

Constipation is a digestive system condition characterized by fewer than three bowel movements per week. When bowel movements do occur, they may be painful or difficult to pass and appear dry, hard, or small in size. Diagnosing and treating constipation early can prevent more serious ramifications from occurring, including bowel obstruction and hemorrhoids.

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Contact Dermatitis

Combat Itchy Rashes & Dry, Cracked Skin

Contact dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by itchy rashes, dry or cracked skin, and burning. The condition is typically a reaction to certain soaps, plants, metals, and cosmetic creams. If contact dermatitis is allowed to go untreated, it may lead to worsening of symptoms and increased risk of infection.

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Coronary Artery Disease

Arteries, Plaque, and Heart Health

Coronary artery disease (also called CAD) occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood become clogged. Coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart and branch in many directions to feed the heart muscle as it works. According to the National Institutes of Health, coronary artery disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States.

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Counseling

Counseling Provides Directions for Getting out of Life's Many Problems

Counseling is a "bandage" for emotional wounds, it allows them to heal without "infection." The main job of counseling is to help you view things differently, break out of destructive patterns and get the most out of life. Counseling can help guide you out of life's many problems.

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Craniosacral Therapy

A Holistic, Non-Invasive Approach to Alleviate Skull Pain & Pressure

Craniosacral therapy (cranial osteopathy) is a gentle form of osteopathic manipulation that helps facilitate the restoration of balance within your nervous system and alleviates pain and pressure in the skull and sacrum. Craniosacral therapy is also used to help uncover the root cause of your health conditions.

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Crohn's Disease

Pain & Inflammation of the Intestine

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is the tube that runs from the mouth all the way to the anus. The GI system is responsible for food digestion, absorption and the elimination of waste products from the body.

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Croup

Most Cases of Croup Can Be Treated with Fluids and Medication

Croup is a virus that causes upper respiratory tract swelling in babies and toddlers between the ages of between 6 months and 3 years of age. Its defining symptom is a hoarse cough and a wheezing breathing. Most croup cases are mild and require standard cold or the flu treatment.

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Cryotherapy

Mole Removal & Pain Treatment with Cold Therapy

Cryotherapy is a medical approach that uses cold to treat medical conditions or assist with surgical procedures. This approach has been used since the 1700s to treat benign and cancerous conditions.

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Cupping Therapy

Relieve Tension and Improve Health with a Cupping Massage

Cupping is a form of alternative medicine in which practitioners put special cups, which are heated, directly on your skin in order to create suction. Cupping can help to improve blood flow to a specific region in order to alleviate pain and inflammation, improve relaxation and stimulate overall healing.

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Cuts and Bruises

From Minor Scrapes to Deep Wounds

Cuts and bruises are common injuries that occur in the soft tissue of the skin. Cuts are caused by sharp objects penetrating the skin, while bruises typically result from hard contact with an object or person that causes swelling. Medical attention is only necessary for extreme cuts and large bruises.

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Cystic Acne

A Severe Form of Inflammatory Acne Deeply Embedded Under Your Skin

Cystic acne is a severe but rare form of acne that is often hereditary and triggered by hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. Prescription medications can treat cystic acne eruptions, but changes in diet and certain supplements may be equally effective. Preventing the spread of cystic acne and minimizing scarring is also possible with the right treatment.

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Cystocele

Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cystocele

A cystocele occurs when the wall that separates the bladder and vagina weakens and the bladder sags down into the vaginal space. Cystoceles can be mild, sagging only slightly into the vagina, to severe as the bladder actually bulges out of the vaginal opening.

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Dandruff Treatment

The Underlying Cause of Your Itchy Scalp's Flaking

Dandruff is a condition causing excessive exfoliation (peeling) of the skin of the scalp, which leads to small pieces of dry skin to flake and fall from the scalp and blanket the hair and shoulders. There are many dandruff treatments including specialty shampoos and herbal remedies.

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Dehydration

Treatment, Recovery & Prevention for Chronic Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body expels more fluids than it is takes in, and vomiting, diarrhea, profuse sweating and decreased water intake are all risk factors. Symptoms of dehydration can be mild, moderate, or severe and typically include extreme thirst, dry mouth, inability to urinate and extreme irritability or disorientation.

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Dense Breast Screenings

Dense Breasts May Offer Perkiness but at a Price

Dense breast tissue, is a naturally occurring condition in which women have breasts comprised mainly of supportive tissue rather than fatty tissue. Dense breast tissue is not such a great thing, mainly because it can hide the presence of breast cancer.

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Depression

Chemical Imbalances and Chronic Sadness

Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.

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Depressive Disorders

Depression is not Inescapable, Climb out of Depression Today

Depressive disorders are characterized by a severe sense of hopelessness, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest in things that were once previously enjoyed. Depression can be pervasive, recurrent, or seasonal, and can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life. Thankfully, depressive disorders can be treated with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.

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Dermatology Clinic

Treatment of the Skin, Hair and Nails

Dermatology is the branch of medicine that addresses issues relating to the skin, hair and nails. A dermatologist is a medical doctor whose specialization is treating patients who suffer from these diseases, and may be consulted for both severe skin conditions threatening to one's health and cosmetic disorders of the skin (including hair loss, scars and skin changes associated with aging).

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Detox

Detoxing May Help You Feel Better and Reduce Your Pain

Detoxing is an alternative medical practice used to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve health by cleansing your body of toxins. By using one or more recommended detox methods, you may improve your health and quality of life without pharmaceuticals or surgery.

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Diabetes

Insulin, Blood-Sugar and What to Know

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when there are high levels of sugar in your blood. If blood sugar levels are not within a healthy balance, both short-term and long-term problems can occur; this is why seeking diabetes treatment is imperative to maintain your overall health.

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Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment

Nerve Pain and Cramping are symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that’s caused when high glucose levels damage nerve fibers. Diabetic neuropathy can affect your feet, legs, abdomen, eyes, and digestive system. Several types exist, each with its own symptoms and complications. Diabetic neuropathy requires medical monitoring to avoid severe complications such as amputation.

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Dietary Fiber

Your Digestive System's Secret Support System

Fiber, also called roughage or bulk, is a plant-based substance often found in food (dietary fiber) which helps you control your weight by making you feel full faster. It also helps with digestion and helps prevent constipation. You can find fiber in whole grains, nuts and seeds and fruits and vegetables.

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Dietary Supplements

Vital Nutrients for Optimal Health

Proper supply of vital nutrients is essential to your well-being and optimal health. Your body needs a well-balanced diet and necessary dietary supplementation for desired mental and physical performance.

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Digestive Enzyme Deficiency & Disorder Treatment

Discover the Possible Benefits of Digestive Enzyme Supplements

Digestive enzymes help the body break down and digest food; when someone has a digestive enzyme deficiency or disorder, they may suffer stomach pain and indigestion. Over-the-counter enzyme supplements may be able to relieve these symptoms, while prescription pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) are used to treat conditions like cystic fibrosis.

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Digestive Health

Restore your Digestive Wellness

Everyone experiences digestive problems at some point in his or her life, but you can help manage your daily digestive health in a few simple yet effective ways. The following are some tips on how to improve digestive problems and how to restore your digestive health.

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Direct Primary Care

Health Insurance Alternative

Direct primary care (DPC) is a health care model that differs significantly from traditional insurance-based medicine. That's because direct primary care doesn't involve insurance companies at all. When you select a direct primary care physician, you instead deal directly with the primary care physician or medical office. This removes a significant financial burden for the patient and allows for more personalized care.

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Down Syndrome

Learn the Facts about Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition in an individual develops intellectual and developmental issues. Down syndrome is the said to be the most common form of learning disability in children. Despite this, with early treatments, children with Down syndrome can lead productive lives as adults.

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Drug Allergies

Learn How to Handle the Symptoms of Drug Allergies

Drug allergies refer to an allergic response triggered by exposure to certain medications. While any medication may induce an allergic response, some are known to be more common triggers. Symptoms of drug allergies are typically no different than other allergy symptoms. Hives, welts, rashes, and cold symptoms are all common.

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Dry Skin

Restore Hydration & Moisture to Your Skin

Dry skin is characterized by skin that is dehydrated and irritated. In more severe dry skin cases, the skin may also be red and inflamed and have deep cracks that extend into deeper layers of the skin. Fortunately, many natural treatments, over-the-counter products, and lifestyle modifications are available to help heal your dry skin.

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Dumping Syndrome

Restore the Proper Flow of Food from the Stomach to Small Intestine

Dumping syndrome is a complication that can arise following surgery of the esophagus or stomach. The condition is characterized by foods, particularly sugar, passing too quickly from the stomach to the initial portion of the small intestine. Symptoms such as cramping and diarrhea can occur anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after eating.

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Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)

Painful Sex Treatment for Women and Men

Painful intercourse, known medically as dyspareunia, is a problem that can interfere with health, happiness and relationships. There are many different reasons why painful sex can occur.

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Dysthymia

Long Term Depression Treatment

Dysthymia is a long-term form of depression. People with dysthymia will have the same struggles as someone with another type of depression including loss of interest in activities, disrupted sleep patterns, low energy, and feelings of sadness.

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Ear Infection Treatment

A Bacterial or Viral Infection Could Disrupt Hearing & Balance

The ear is comprised of three parts: the outer, middle and inner ear. All three parts work together to facilitate hearing and maintain balance. When one of these parts becomes infected, ear pain, disturbances in balance and a list of other problematic symptoms can occur. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause of the infection.

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Early Cancer Detection Tests

Limit Your Risks for Contracting Cancer with These Tips

Cancer occurs when abnormal cells invade and destroy healthy body tissue, and can begin almost anywhere in the body. While a cancer diagnosis can be devastating, detecting cancer early greatly increases your chances for successful treatment. This means educating yourself on the different symptoms of cancer as well as receiving annual cancer screenings as needed.

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Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Compulsive & Binge Eating

An eating disorder is a serious and complex set of emotional and physical addictions that cause men and women to practice disturbed eating behaviors. Eating disorders are usually a coping mechanism or symptom of another problem in a person's life including depression, emotional trauma, low self-esteem, stress, loss of control, and many others.

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Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

The Perils of a Fertilized Egg Implanting Outside of the Uterus

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy poses a serious health risk as embryonic tissue growth in these areas could destroy maternal structures and, if left untreated, threaten the mother's life due to excessive blood loss.

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Eczema

Causes, Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment of Eczema

Eczema is the common name for the dermatology condition known as atopic dermatitis. This condition is defined by the appearance of red, itchy skin. Eczema can occur in people of any age. Many suffering from eczema deal with decreased confidence, increased frustration and even difficulty sleeping. While there is no cure for eczema, symptoms can be improved and mitigated with treatment.

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Edema

Reduce Tissue Swelling with Lifestyle Changes & Therapeutic Medical Treatments

Edema, the medical term for swelling, occurs when fluid becomes trapped in your body's tissues. Sometimes edema dissipates on its own, while other edema cases indicate something is seriously amiss--like congestive heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis of the liver. Fortunately, treatment exists to reduce or eliminate this uncomfortable swelling.

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Elimination Diet Guidance

Eliminate Your Food Allergy with an Elimination Diet

For those living with food intolerance or food allergy, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Each fork-full could be the one to set off that dreaded allergic reaction. One way to eliminate the risk is with a doctor supervised elimination diet.

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Emotional Freedom Technique

Relieve Stress and Reduce Symptoms with the Emotional Freedom Technique

Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative to traditional acupuncture. EFT is helpful for those squeamish of needles or those who want the benefit of acupuncture at home. Emotional freedom technique is based off of acupressure, pressing strategic locations of the body to unblock emotional restrictions that have manifested physically.

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Endometrial Cancer

Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Endometrial cancer affects many women across the world. Like all forms of cancer, this condition can range from entirely treatable to terminal. The right testing and treatment can make all of the difference when dealing with endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer is sometimes known as uterine cancer or uterus cancer.

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Endometriosis

Treatment for Pelvic Pain, Excessive Bleeding & More

Endometriosis is a women's health disorder that involves the soft tissue known as endometrium, which normally lines the inside of the uterus. This condition can lead debilitating, even crippling pain. Those suffering from endometriosis are often unaware that they have been affected.

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Energy Medicine

Chi, Qi, Energy & Your Health

In the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), there is a great focus around energy medicine. Energy medicine practitioners seek to align your body's intangible life forces, often called biofields, chi, spirit, qi, or dosha. Many energy therapy concepts are rooted in eastern medicine practices that have been carried out for centuries. Energy medicine seeks to provide harmony to the natural energies that flow throughout your body.

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Enlarged Adenoids (Adenoid Hypertrophy)

Learn About Symptoms, Treatments, and Diagnosis of Adenoid Hypertrophy

The adenoids are a region of lymph tissue which function as part of the immune system to detect and react to unknown or unwanted particles. Adenoids typically shrink throughout our lifetimes, often disappearing by adulthood. Adenoids may become enlarged from infection or as a part of the normal development process.

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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

Non-Cancerous Prostate Problems

The prostate gland surrounds the urethra in men and has many important functions. Due to many factors, the prostate gland can become enlarged. Enlarged prostate is known medically as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) when it is not related to cancer.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS)

Could you be an adult living with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS)?

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS) is a chronic condition affecting your Esophagus. Once thought to be a child condition, more and more adults have been diagnosed with EOS over the past few decades. Affecting those with allergies, asthma, respiratory infection, and heartburn, are you one of the countless new cases every year?

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Erbium Laser Resurfacing

Laser Skin Resurfacing with Reduced Pain & Redness

Erbium laser resurfacing is a technique that uses concentrated, short bursts of light to remove the surface of damaged skin. Laser resurfacing is an effective tool for reducing lines and wrinkles or removing acne scars. The erbium laser resurfacing technique is best for treatment of skin imperfections on delicate areas of the face especially around the eyes, nose and mouth.

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Erectile Dysfunction

Rejuvenate Your Sex Life

There are a number of factors in a man's body that play a role in forming an erection. It is a combination of physical properties such as the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels as well as mental and chemical attributes involving the brain, hormones, and emotions.

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Erectile Dysfunction Doctor

A Doctor Who Can Address Your Erectile Health

Erectile dysfunction can be a source of embarrassment and emasculation for many men; however, it is treatable through various methods. In addition to popular ways to treat erectile dysfunction (notably oral medications such as Viagra^® and Cialis^®), lifestyle modifications as well as alternative options such as shock wave therapy can be discussed with an erectile dysfunction specialist.

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Erectile Dysfunction Prevention

Prevent ED from Occurring or Returning

Regardless of age, sexual health is a fundamental part of men's overall wellness, and the desire for intimacy does not diminish as men age. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent erectile dysfunction and additional steps you can take to prevent its recurrence if sexual dysfunction has impacted your sexual health in the past.

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Erectile Dysfunction Treatments

Restore Sexual Function & Enjoy Sex Again

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a form of sexual dysfunction in which a man has the prolonged inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual activity. If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction it is imperative to seek healthcare guidance as ED could signal other health problems are at play.

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Esophageal Cancer

Recognize the Symptoms of Esophagus Cancer

The esophagus is a hollow tube made of muscle that carries food from your throat down to your stomach. The walls of the esophagus have several layers and are made up of different cells that can change and grow out of control as esophageal cancer (also called esophagus cancer).

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Essential Oils Massage Therapy

Essential Oils, Massage Therapy and its Numerous Health Benefits

This article explores essential oils massage therapy, also known as aromatherapy massage, and the role of essential oils massage therapy in our health, the reasons behind essential oils massage therapy, and how to identify the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

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Essure

Non-Surgical, Non-Invasive and Non-Hormonal Birth Control

There are many reasons why a woman might seek permanent birth control. She may be finished having children but wish to remain sexually active. Other women find oral birth control to be cumbersome and susceptible to mistakes. Essure is a type of permanent birth control that requires no incisions.

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Estrogen Dominance

Women's Health & Hormones

As doctors learn more about hormones, it becomes clear that hormonal imbalance is caused by more than an overabundance or deficiency of any one hormone. Rather, your body's endocrine system is a delicate balance of multiple hormones. This is the case with estrogen dominance syndrome, a condition that's caused by overproduction of estrogen coupled with underproduction of progesterone.

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Estrogen Level Testing

A Blood Test Can Reveal if You Have Unhealthy Estrogen Levels

Estrogen plays an important role in a woman’s puberty, menstrual cycle, fertility, and menopause. An estrogen level test can detect too high or too low levels of estrogen which can affect bone and reproductive health.

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Extreme Weight Loss - Pros & Cons | Weight Loss

Extreme Weight Loss is Real, But Are Your Expectations?

Extreme weight loss has received enormous media attention over the years. It seems as though each week, a new story surfaces claiming to hold the key to losing weight. However, so much is lost under the gloss and glimmer of pop culture that the truth may be hard to stomach.

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Eye Infection

Treatment Options for Bacterial Infections, Pink Eye & More

Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body. They control how you perceive and enjoy the world around you. Eye infections, for that reason, can quickly become frustrating to deal with. If you're noticing persistent eye pain or eye strain, you should get help immediately.

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Facial Aging

Wrinkles, Lines, Sun Damage & Facial Aging Treatment

Aging is an unavoidable part of life. We all grow older and expect to see some signs of aging in our appearances. But have you noticed that some people seem to age much more dramatically than others? That's because facial aging affects every person differently. Facial aging can make you look older than you appear and damage your confidence.

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Facials

Relax and Reinvigorate with a Spa Treatment

The facial is one of the most popular spa treatments in the world. By combining a number of different treatments, a standard facial provides an experience that is both relaxing and rejuvenating.

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Family & Marriage Counseling

Therapy and Counseling for Marriage and Family

People from all walks of life seek therapy and counseling to improve themselves, find happiness and overcome mental health issues. In some cases, these people seek to build stronger relationships with their spouses and family. Family and marriage counselors are licensed professionals who provide therapy services to individuals, couples and families.

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Family Medicine

Comprehensive Care for You and Yours

Family medicine refers to a specialty of medical practice focused on providing general care for all members of a family. Choosing a family medicine doctor is very important, as most medical visits from issues large to small are done through a family medicine practice.

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Family Planning

Build Your Family on Your Own Terms

Whether a pair of parents seeks to have one child or many, family planning can be a very useful resource. More than a single treatment, family planning instead compromises a variety of solutions designed to help potential parents grow their family on their terms.

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Family Wellness Exams

Provide Lasting Health & Wellness to Your Family

It is common practice for parents to bring their children in for annual health exams, but regular visits to a family doctor should also be scheduled for parents and grandparents. Well family visits are the most effective way to prevent the onset of illness, or to diagnose existing conditions before they progress to more serious levels.

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Fat Burning Injections

Eliminate Fat without Invasive Surgery or Scars

When you are ready to lose weight, you have plenty of options. From traditional diet and exercise to appetite suppressants and physician-guided medical weight-loss programs, there are lots of choices for success. Fat-burning injections are one treatment option designed to to speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the Effects of Alcohol on Your Baby

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a mental condition that affects a child's mental development. As part of a spectrum, fetal alcohol syndrome can present with varying degrees of severity. The defining principle, however, is the same, damage to a child's cognitive ability when the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.

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Fibromyalgia

Tender Points and Trauma

Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.

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First Line Therapy

Metabolic Syndrome

Some doctors believe that one of the most effective ways to treat metabolic syndrome is with lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine is a treatment philosophy designed to improve your health without the use of pharmaceuticals.

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Flu Shots

Protect Your Family with Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

Influenza, often shortened as "the flu," is a serious viral disease that can cause numerous complications. A bout with severe influenza can lead to missed work, pain and in some cases even hospitalization. That's why it's recommended that most people get a seasonal flu shot.

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Food Allergies

Learn More about How to Detect and Prevent Food Allergies

Food allergies are an immune response to triggers found in the food we eat. Food allergies can be life-threatening, as exposure to triggers typically occurs in the mouth and throat. Food allergies may trigger anaphylaxis and require immediate assistance. Food allergies may also cause symptoms like hives or digestive issues.

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Food Allergy Testing and Treatment

Understand the Food Allergens that Trigger Your Reactions

A food allergy is a severe condition and should never be self-diagnosed. Simply avoiding the food you suspect may be causing a reaction could lead to more serious issues such as malnutrition. That's why if you suspect that you may have a food allergy, the first step is to seek the advice of a qualified professional.

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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES)

Is Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis a Super Protein Intolerance?

Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) is a unique form of protein intolerance, it presents with a delayed reaction of severe diarrhea and vomiting. FPIES is a severe reaction to specific foods, most notably milk and soy, but rice, grains, oats, chicken, egg, peanuts, potatoes, fruit and fish can cause symptoms.

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Food Pyramid

Recommended Daily Amounts of Healthy Foods

There are many tools available to help you make wise food choices. Starting in 1992, United States health officials introduced the Food Pyramid, a visual eating guide divided into six food group sections. Larger sections along the bottom featured foods you should eat more of, and higher fat or less healthy foods took their place at the very top of the pyramid.

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Food Sensitivity Test & Treatment

Identify and Treat Food Sensitivities

Allergic reactions to certain foods can be immediate and even life-threatening, but when your body's reaction to a food happens over time, symptoms are more subtle and can thus be more difficult to identify and target. There are testing methodologies and treatment modalities that can tease out and treat these less obvious food intolerances or sensitivities.

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Free Radical Reduction

Are Free Radicals the Source of Your Illness?

Free Radicals. You've probably heard the term. No; a free radical is not a free-love-hippie-movement or a group of dissident radical fanatics. They are actually a byproduct of our own existence, and are oxygen based molecules that can react with other molecules, change their structure, their function and cause harm.

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Fructose Malabsorption

GI Discomfort from Fructose-Rich Foods

Fructose malabsorption is the body's inability to break down a natural sugar called fructose found in fruit, some vegetables and table sugar. Affecting 30% of the population, fructose malabsorption can create several uncomfortable GI disturbances. Dietary adjustments to limit the amount of fructose and fructans may provide symptomatic relief.

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Functional Medicine

The Underlying Causes of What Ails You

Functional medicine is devoted to discovering the underlying causes of chronic medical conditions. Viewing your body as an integrated system, functional medicine uses a systems-oriented approach to patient-centered care.

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Functional Nutrition

You Are What You Eat

Have you ever heard the statement "you are what you eat?" In functional nutrition, it's truer than ever. Functional nutrition operates on the understanding that the food you eat will either help or harm your body.

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Gastritis Treatment

The Root of Your Stomach Inflammation

The term gastritis describes any condition causing inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Gastritis causes include infection, injury, regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as well as excessive alcohol consumption. Prompt identification and treatment of the underlying cause of your gastritis is important to ensure your health doesn't worsen.

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Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)

Alleviate Inflammation of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as the stomach flu, is an intestinal infection characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike influenza, which only affects the respiratory system, gastroenteritis affects the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Most cases of gastroenteritis are infectious and spread through contaminated food, water, or other infected individuals.

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Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Chronic Disease

Your Gut and Chronic Disease

Your gastrointestinal system is responsible for processing and utilizing food as nutrition and energy. There are many well-known medical problems that can arise in the gastrointestinal (GI) system including inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or Celiac disease, but there may be much more to the gut's story and its role in treating long-term illness.

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Genetic Cancer Screening

Genetic Cancer Screenings are the Future. Identify Your Risk Today!

Genetic testing has increased in popularity within the last decade. The number of conditions it's possible to test for has grown to meet rising demands. It's now possible to test for genetic mutations in soon-to-be parents, in newborns and prenatally to predict the chances of a child inheriting certain conditions.

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Geriatric Care

Maintain Your Quality of Life

As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. It's important to enjoy a healthy life while remaining independent. Your doctor will likely recommend a physical examination regimen and wellness plans to suit your individual needs.

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Geriatric Care

Fight Aging with BHRT

As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. A geriatric care physician can help you maintain the quality of your lifestyle. Your doctor can create a physical examination regimen and wellness plan to fit your individual needs.

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Gestational Diabetes

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the blood cells absorb sugar. Gestational diabetes is a form of this condition that occurs in pregnant women. Gestational diabetes can cause harm to both the mother and child if left untreated.

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Gluten Sensitivity

Treatment and Testing for Gluten Intolerance

Gluten refers to the substance that is found in many bread products and other foods. Gluten provides the elasticity found in dough and is frequently added to foods as a thickener. Those with gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance have issues digesting this substance, leading to many side-effects.

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Gout

Joint Pain & Tenderness from Uric Acid Buildup

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden burning pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, particularly the big toe. Gout is caused by too much uric acid building up in the body, which leads to sharp uric acid crystal deposits in your joints.

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Graves' Disease

Symptoms, Causes, and Functional Treatment

Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes your thyroid gland to secrete too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your throat behind the Adam's apple. There are many other reasons why your thyroid may be overactive, but Graves' is the only cause triggered by the immune system.

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Growth Factors for Skin Rejuvenation

Repair Aged Skin to Its Natural Firmness & Elasticity

As we age, the natural firmness and elasticity of our youthful skin wanes as environmental factors take their toll. Growth factors, which are naturally produced by skin cells to achieve healthy skin, can support the repair of damaged skin to restore firmness and elasticity, and maintain the skin's protective functions.

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Gut Dysbiosis Treatment

Restore Balance to Your Gut Microbiome

Dysbiosis occurs when there is an imbalanced ratio of good and bad bacteria in the gut, causing the pathogenic bacteria to flourish and invoke a slew of unpleasant symptoms. Dysbiosis treatment could include analyzing antibiotic use, dietary choices and lifestyle habits which are contributing to poor gut health.

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Gynecomastia

BHRT and Male Breasts

Male breasts, or gynecomastia, are a condition that's both embarrassing and dangerous. Breast growths can occur in men of any age and sometimes signify a serious illness. Thankfully, gynecomastia is treatable with cosmetic surgery.

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Hair Dye Allergies

Learn How to Detect and Treat Hair Dye Allergies

With the growing number of people striving to look younger, there is no shortage of demand for hair dye products. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the growing risk of hair dye allergies. Chemicals commonly found in hair dyes (including PPD, ammonia, and peroxide) may trigger an allergic reaction.

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Can Cause Meningitis or Encephalitis

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by the coxsackie virus. It’s characterized by mouth sores, a rash on the hands and feet, and fever. The disease is usually mild and only requires bed rest and hydration. However, you should contact your medical provider if complications like brain inflammation develop.

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Hashimoto's Disease

Your Thyroid and BHRT

Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's disease causes the body's immune system to function incorrectly, resulting in damage to thyroid cells and the inability to manufacture thyroid hormones.

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Hay Fever

Enjoy Springtime Again!

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, describes the combined allergic reactions to airborne allergens like pollen and animal dander. Common symptoms can include sneezing and itchy eyes. Treatments for hay fever are numerous and include removing the allergen or using medications such as antihistamines to alleviate symptoms.

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hCG Weight Loss Programs

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and the hCG Diet

hCG for weight loss is a type of medical weight loss program. Designed using rigorous methods and a natural hormone, this method is quickly attaining popularity among those looking to lose weight.

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Headaches

Unlocking the Path to Less Pain

Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.

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Healthy Fats for Weight Loss

Consume Fatty Foods to Slim Down Successfully

Not all fats are created equal. In fact, many fats can actually aid in your weight loss endeavors and help improve your metabolism, protect against heart disease, lower bad cholesterol and increase satiety. Learn how to tease out which fats are good for you and which fats to avoid to tip the scales in your favor.

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Healthy Pregnancy Diet & Lifestyle Program

Achieve Your Healthiest State During Pregnancy

A healthy baby begins with a healthy pregnancy. From eating the right foods and getting appropriate exercise to learning how to relieve stress and reduce discomfort, it's important to prepare both your mind and body for motherhood to ensure your baby gets the best possible start.

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Healthy Weight DNA Test

DNA Testing Identifies Diet and Nutritional Needs for Weight Loss

A successful weight loss and healthy weight management program can now be tailored to a patient's specific DNA, enabling your healthcare provider to create a special diet meeting your nutritional and genetic health needs. A DNA test can identify your sensitivity to carbohydrates, your fat metabolism, your energy consumption, your best nutritional matches, and your best fitness regimes.

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Heart Attack

Understand the Risks of Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, happens when the flow of blood to the heart muscle is suddenly cut off. Heart attack is the leading killer of men and women in the United States. A heart attack is considered a medical emergency. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 million people have a heart attack each year. Learn more about heart attacks here.

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Heartburn

Soothe Your Stomach with These Easily-Digestible Facts about Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning feeling that occurs in the chest that may be accompanied by a bitter taste in the throat. It is often a symptom of acid reflux, a condition caused by a dysfunctional esophageal sphincter. Treatment is available for both heartburn and acid reflux to control your uncomfortable symptoms.

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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)

Treatment for Heavy Period Bleeding & Menstrual Pain

Menstrual bleeding is a normal part of the female reproductive cycle. Many women, however, experience excessive or prolonged bleeding during their period. This is the medical condition known as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia can be frustrating and debilitating.

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Heavy Metal Testing

Understand and Treat Mercury & Lead Poisoning

The body needs certain metals in small quantities to perform essential functions. Iron, for example, makes up a large part of the hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen to all of your cells. Copper helps in the production of collagen, and zinc promotes healthy skin.

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Hematuria

Blood in the Urine May Indicate an Underlying Issue in the Urinary Tract

Hematuria is a term used to describe blood in the urine that occurs when the filters in the kidneys and urinary tract malfunction. While hematuria does not typically indicate a serious health issue, it is always important to meet with a healthcare provider to rule out more serious causes.

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Hemoglobin A1c Testing

Blood Test to Measure Average Plasma Glucose Concentration

Glycated hemoglobin, or HbA1c, develops when hemoglobin bonds with glucose in the blood. Unlike a blood glucose level, which measures blood sugar levels at one point in time, the HbA1c test measures glycated hemoglobin to determine average blood sugar levels over time. Consistently high blood glucose levels present a greater risk of diabetes-related complications.

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Herpes

Learn How to Live With Your Herpes Diagnosis

Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The infection is characterized by the appearance of tiny ulcers or scabs. Bumps and blisters are also common. Herpes is typically thought of as a sexually transmitted disease but may be contracted following exposure to the virus during non-sexual activities.

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High Cholesterol

LDL, HDL, Triglycerides & Your Health

Cholesterol may seem like it's a bad thing to have in your body, but it's not. Your body needs cholesterol to help your cells function correctly. But if you have too much, you raise your risk for serious health problems like heart disease - which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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High Dose Vitamin C Injection Therapy

IV Therapy Utilizing Vitamin C Infusions

Intravenous therapy, more commonly referred to as IV therapy, is a medical treatment designed to infuse various fluids, vitamins, nutrients or other healthy substances directly in to the bloodstream through an IV drip. High-dose Vitamin C infusions are a common variety of IV therapy.

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High Risk Pregnancy

High Risk Pregnancy Factors, Causes & Care

While a pregnancy is almost always a happy occasion, many women are faced with the prospect of a high risk pregnancy. Whether due to a pre-existing illness, age or any other factor a high risk pregnancy requires special care.

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HIV

Learn to Live with Your HIV Diagnosis

HIV is responsible for a large number of symptoms that lead to the development of AIDS. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids including blood and semen. The virus is often contracted through having unprotected sex with, sharing a needle with or receiving a blood transfusion from an infected partner.

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Hives Treatment - Understanding Uticaria

Learn More about Symptoms and Treatment of Hives and Uticaria

Uticaria is a condition characterized by spots and blotches in the skin formed due to exposure to triggers such as certain foods or medications. Although hives usually appear as part of an allergic response or side effect of some medications, they may also be a symptom of other medical conditions.

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Holistic Cleanse and Detoxification

You May Remove Bodily Toxins with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Proponents of holistic cleanses and detoxifications believe these treatments can remove toxins from your body to increase your energy and strengthen your immune system. Since there are many different cleansing and detox programs available, ask your healthcare provider to find or create one that suits your symptoms and lifestyle needs.

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Holistic Digestive Health

Armies Run on Their Stomachs, Holists Say You Do Too

For the naturopath and the holistic, alternative, and integrative models of medicine, the stomach reigns supreme. Diet and nutrition can be traced back as the root of many health issues. That said, digestive health is often the first step to a healthy you. Could this be your answer?

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Holistic Grief Support

Grieving Can Be Hard, Holistic Grief Support May Help

After a loss, it's normal to be consumed with a flood of emotions. Our thinking can become foggy, our ambition dulled; this is grief. What we need is to mourn. Mourning is the physical and emotional act of purging grief from our system, the holistic healthcare has a few tips.

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Holistic Gynecology

Natural, Preventive Treatments for Women's Health

Many gynecologists and obstetricians have seen the benefit of holistic medicine. To bring back quality to gynecological medical care, many have embraced integrative and holistic medicine. Holistic gynecology offers patients more treatment options, specifically ones focused on prevention. Why treat a disease when you can prevent it?

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Holistic Infertility Treatment

Holistic Medicine may Hold Your Answer to Infertility Struggles

A large portion of couples trying to conceive these days are faced with the heartbreaking reality of infertility. It can be a long road. That being the case, many couples have embraced an integrated approach, looking toward non-traditional and alternative options as both a last resort and first option.

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Holistic Medicine

Focusing on the Mind, Body & Spirit for Optimal Wellness

Holistic medicine seeks to help you with an all-encompassing treatment that focuses on everything from traditional medications, diet, and exercise to more alternative forms of care such as acupuncture and chiropractic massage.

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Holistic Pediatrics

Restore Your Child's Health with Natural Remedies

Holistic pediatricians employ natural, non-invasive remedies to address the root cause of your child's acute and chronic medical conditions, minimizing the need for conventional medicine and promoting long-term wellness. Holistic pediatrics treats the child both physically and emotionally to elicit whole body healing.

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Holistic Sinusitis Treatment

The Holistic Model for Identifying, Managing and Eliminating Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a term commonly used to refer to either acute or chronic inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities. The cause of chronic sinusitis is unknown and traditional treatments only provide temporary relief of symptoms. Various holistic treatments - including natural healing and Chinese medicine - may provide alternatives to traditional approaches in Western medicine.

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Holistic Stress Management Techniques

Identify, Manage and Eliminate Your Stress

Stress can be broken down into two parts, the stressor and reaction to that stressor. Bills, finding time, going to the DMV. Our natural response over long periods can be placing strain on our mental and physical health.

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Holistic Treatment for Abnormal Periods

Restore Regularity to Your Menstrual Cycle

One person's "abnormal period" might be another's version of normal. This article explains the baseline gynecologists use to determine if your period is abnormal, why it is abnormal, which symptoms are a cause for concern, and which holistic treatment options are available to mitigate an abnormal menstrual cycle.

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Holistic Treatment for Back and Neck Tendonitis

Could Your Severe Back and Neck Pain Actually be Tendonitis?

Most of us have probably experienced tendonitis at some point, the legs, feet and hands being affected very often, but back and neck tendonitis can cause just as much-if not more-pain and discomfort, interfering with your ability to conduct daily life.

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Holistic Treatment for Better Mental Health

Holistic Treatments for Improving Mental Health, a Body First Approach.

Improving your mental health or treating a mental health condition is a very personalized experience; what may work for someone may not be the best treatment option for you. Taking a body first approach, holistic treatment of mental health focuses on the body as a way to treat the mind.

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Holistic Treatment for Bladder Dysfunction

Trouble Urinating may Signal a Larger Problem, Bladder Dysfunction

Bladder dysfunction, also known as voiding dysfunction, is a condition during which you can't effectively urinate and empty your bladder. This can be an embarrassing, painful and possibly serious problem that--if left untreated--could lead to infection and eventually cause organ system failure. Seek holistic treatment today to regain control of your life.

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Holistic Treatment for Hormonal Imbalance

Take Back Your Life and Control Hormonal Imbalance Today

During perimenopause, the change in hormones can make everyday issues feel insurmountable and life difficult to enjoy. Hormonal imbalance can leave you feeling exhausted and beyond frustrated, but holistic treatment options aim to treat your mind, body and soul to achieve optimal health.

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Holistic Treatment for Migraines

The Pain, Nausea and Sensitivity of Migraines Needn't Control You

A migraine is a severe, debilitating form of headache where sufferers typically experience sensitivity to light, sounds and experience nausea. The intense pain can last for a few hours or a few days, leaving you incapacitated until the attack runs its course.

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Holistic Treatment for Pinched Nerves

Learn About the Pain, Numbness and Weakness of Pinched Nerves

A pinched nerve (compressed nerve) is a painful experience, often stemming from an injury, repetitive motion, poor posture and sleep positions. Pain and other symptoms are a result of bone or connective tissue placing too much pressure on a nerve.

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Holistic Treatment for Seasonal Allergies

Understanding Holistic Options for Preventing & Treating Seasonal Allergies

Why some people suffer from seasonal allergies while others seem immune is not entirely understood. Traditional treatments oftentimes provide only temporary symptom relief. Holistic treatments--from homeopathy and natural healing to Traditional Chinese Medicine--may provide alternatives to traditional allergy treatments in order to treat the underlying issue driving your allergies.

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Holistic Treatment for Shingles and Shingles Rash

Holistic Treatments Can Reduce Shingles Rash and Nerve Pain.

The varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox also causes shingles. When you get chickenpox, the virus can hibernate in your body and reappear as shingles years later. Holistic medicine can prevent it from replicating, while alleviating nerve pain and skin rash.

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Holistic Treatments for Abnormal Periods

Hormone, Herbal, and Acupuncture Therapy may Relieve Abnormal Period Pain.

A hormone imbalance or gland dysfunction can cause fatigue, moodiness, or cramping and make your periods extremely heavy, too light, or absent. Your integrative medicine provider can correct your imbalance with hormone therapy, acupuncture, and botanic medicine. As each treatment has their own benefits and side effects, your provider can help you decide which treatment is best for you.

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Holistic Treatments for Lupus

Treat lupus with nutrition and supplements.

Lupus is the painful inflammation of organs and tissues. Medications, sunlight, and infections can trigger symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, and a distinguishing butterfly-shaped facial rash. A slew of holistic treatments has proven to target the root causes of this autoimmune disease.

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Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathic medicine is rooted in the philosophy of holistic healing in which the whole person must be treated rather than just the symptoms or disease.

Homeopathic medicine is rooted in the philosophy of holistic healing in which the whole person must be treated rather than just the symptoms or disease. Its main belief is that substances producing symptoms of sickness in healthy people will have a healing effect when given in diluted amounts to sick people with similar symptoms.

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Hormonal Imbalance

Take Back Your Life and Control Hormonal Imbalance Today

During perimenopause, the change in hormones can make every-day issues feel like insurmountable, Everest-like mountains of stress, complete with a volcanic center ready to erupt in full-blown PMS-ness. A hormonal imbalance can leave you feeling exhausted and beyond frustrated; but there are options.

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Hormone Level Testing

Saliva, Blood and Urine Tests

Many people find themselves concerned with their hormone levels. Imbalanced hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone and DHEA can cause serious health problems. Hormone level testing gives doctors a way to analyze your current hormone levels to see if you are deficient or overloaded with any particular hormone.

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Hormone Therapy Delivery Methods

How BHRT is Distributed

Bio-identical hormone therapy, or BHRT, is quickly becoming the preferred method for treating hormonal imbalances. From low estrogen to low testosterone to thyroid gland complications, BHRT provides a safe, effective solution. If you've looked in to BHRT, you may have noticed that several methods of administering hormones are available. Learn more about them here.

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Hormone Therapy Memory Loss Treatment

HRT and BHRT for Memory Loss

Memory loss is a common problem countless men and women are forced to face. Short lapses or spots in memory are frequent in menopausal women. This is because the hormones that fluctuate the most during the process of menopause are involved in the body's ability to process and store memories.

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Hormone-Assisted Weight Loss

Bring Balance Back to Your Weight Loss Efforts

Weight gain is a problem that plagues millions of Americans. It often seems like there's a new fad diet or miracle pill each week. With all the buzz and the hype circling the newest weight loss trends, finding a solution you can trust can feel nearly impossible.

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Hormones and Weight Gain

Bio-Identical Hormones & Your Body Weight

For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems that made it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.

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Hot Flashes (Hot Flushes)

Hot Flashes Treatment

Hot flashes sometimes referred to as hot flushes, are an uncomfortable, irritating condition to deal with. They can interfere with your life and make ordinary situations frustrating. Hot flashes in women are usually quick and often debilitating.

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Hot Flashes in Men

Night Sweats, Flushes & Andropause

Many think of hot flashes as a problem that only affects women. This isn't true. Although they occur more frequently in women, hot flashes in men are real and prevalent. Frequent hot flashes can change your life.

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Hot Stone Massage Therapy

Physical Benefits, Treatment, Techniques and Origin.

Hot stone massage is a thermotherapy treatment in which your massage therapist will use stones heated to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, laying them on various pressure points on your body. If you are unsure as to whether or not it would be wise to engage in hot stone massage, contact your physician for clarification.

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HPA Axis Dysfunction Treatment

Lifestyle Interventions to Alleviate Stress & Fatigue

The hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis) is responsible for regulating your body's stress response. When your body is exposed to prolonged or extreme cases of stress, your HPA axis can begin to experience dysfunction by overreacting or underreacting to stressful situations. Certain treatments like nutritional supplements and dietary changes can help to improve HPA axis function.

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Human Papillomavirus HPV

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for HPV

HPV (also called human papillomavirus) is a virus that may cause a variety of health problems - or none at all. There are over 100 different strains of HPV and many of them will never directly affect your health. Other strains can cause genital warts or raise your risk for certain types of reproductive cancers. HPV is transmitted through sexual contact.

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Hyaluronic Acid Skin Care

From Injections to Supplements, Hyaluronic Acid May Help Restore Aging Skin

Unlike harsher methods which damage surface skin layers to trigger collagen production, hyaluronic acid can help gently restore and increase hydration (and possibly collagen production) in damaged, aging skin. Used in topical creams and serums, injectables and oral supplements, hyaluronic acid has the potential to eliminate wrinkles, improve elasticity and restore skin health.

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Hydrafacial Treatment

Purify & Hydrate Your Skin with Gentle Exfoliation

Glowing, healthy skin can feel like a challenge with so many factors working against you. Damaging pollution, stress, toxins and sun can damage your skin over time and cause you to lose the youthful, radiant skin you love. Hydrafacial MD

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Unlock the Secrets of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used primarily as a treatment for decompression sickness. It can also be used to treat other conditions such as high blood oxygen or conditions that the body is not prepared to fight. In this treatment, patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized environment.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Cancer

HBOT to Weaken & Eliminate Cancer Cells

Integrative cancer therapy often includes the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This treatment makes use of a powerful oxygen delivery system in order to target the oxygen concentration of cancerous tumors. HBOT is often combined with other treatment modalities.

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Hyperhidrosis

Control the Embarrassing, Uncomfortable Sweating of Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis (diaphoresis) is a condition where those affected sweat excessively, even at rest. Typically affecting the hands, feet, underarms and face, those who live with this condition report it as a major inconvenience and a source of profound embarrassment.

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Hyperlipidemia Treatment

The Perils of High Lipids

Hyperlipidemia, also called hyperlipoproteinemia, is a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) or lipoproteins in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Fortunately, treatment including medication and lifestyle modifications can help return lipid levels to a healthy range.

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Hyperpigmentation

Treatment of Darkened Skin

Hyperpigmentation is the term given to a series of medical conditions that darken the skin. This skin darkening typically occurs in small patches and is possible in nearly any part of the body. Like many skin conditions, hyperpigmentation can be hereditary or a symptom of a much more serious medical problem.

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Hypertension

Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check

Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. When a doctor tests your blood pressure, he or she is looking for two things. He or she is monitoring how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance that blood is facing within your arteries. The more blood your heart has to pump, and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your blood pressure will be. A normal blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80. Anything at or above 140 over 90 indicates the onset of hypertension.

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Hypertriglyceridemia Treatment

High Triglycerides that Impact Your Health

A person eating the typical American diet consumes more calories than what the body burns, leading to an influx of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the body. An abundance of triglycerides is known medically as hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides) and can pose a serious threat to your heart health including your risk for heart disease.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment

Abnormal Thickening of the Heart Muscle

A thickening heart muscle, known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), can cause functional impairment of the heart, and is a leading cause of sudden cardiac-related death. HCM poses a risk if left untreated and, because it presents few, if any, symptoms, it often goes undiagnosed. However, HCM is treatable and, in most patients who receive treatment, life expectancy is unaffected.

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Hypoglycemia

The Hidden Dangers of Low Blood Sugar

Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. While sugar in excess is not such a great thing, in normal quantities, it's essential for our survival. Sugar-specifically glucose-is the fuel that powers everything we do, from walking to breathing to thinking.

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Hypogonadism

Treatment of Low Testosterone

Hypogonadism, or low testosterone, is often misdiagnosed by the patient due to the fact that the symptoms are similar to andropause, or the male menopause. The most common symptoms of hypogonadism include low libido, fatigue, depression, memory loss, difficulty concentrating and irritability.

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Hypopituitarism Treatment

Hormone Therapy Can Help You Manage Your Hypopituitary Condition

Hypopituitarism is the underproduction of certain hormones by the pituitary gland which can disrupt normal function and development. Symptoms can include chronic fatigue and a decreased sex drive. The condition isn’t fatal, and symptoms can usually be managed in a variety of ways.

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i-Lipo & Laser Skin Tightening

Reduced Fat & Tighter Skin

Even if you've discovered how to lose weight, it's possible you have issues with sagging skin and loose skin. When you lose fat, your skin struggles with retaining elasticity. This is because the method used to reduce fat, chiefly conventional liposuction, doesn't contain any skin tightening techniques. Unlike those other fat-reduction techniques, Chromogenex i-Lipo takes your skin into consideration.

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i-Lipo vs. Traditional Liposuction

Make the Right Choice

There are many options available for fat reduction and body contouring. So many, in fact, that it can quickly become confusing and difficult to choose the right option. Here, you'll find a complete breakdown of how Chromogenex i-Lipo matches up against conventional liposuction.

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i-Lipo: Advanced Laser Body Shaping

Advanced, Pain-Free Fat Reduction

Being overweight even carries a number of serious health risks. Liposuction presents itself as a solution for removing fat, but it features an invasive suction action and causes bleeding and bruising, along with any number of side effects. That's what makes Chromogenex' i-Lipo the best available solution for fat reduction. A form of laser body shaping, i-Lipo provides the look you want without the negative side-effects of traditional lipo.

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Ideal Protein Diet

A Medically-Designed Program to Lose Weight

A clinically-effective and safe program is available for those struggling with obesity called Ideal Protein. The Ideal Protein diet program can help you reach your weight loss goal and continue to maintain your target body weight and body composition for long-lasting results by focusing on both nutrition and strategies for living a healthier lifestyle.

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Illness Anxiety Disorder

Eliminate Anxiety Surrounding Your Physical Health

Illness anxiety disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an excessive fear or worry of serious illness or death. While no real threat to their health actually exists, the anxiety which transpires from the condition can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. Treatment focuses on reducing anxiety through psychological therapy and medication.

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Immune Health and Support

Boost Your Immune System

Your immune system is your body's defense against diseases. When compromised, illness ensues. However, there are simple steps you can take to help boost your immune system such as eating fresh fruits and vegetables, exercising and getting plenty of sleep. Take control of your immune system today for sustained wellness!

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Immunodeficiencies

Immune System Disorders Affect Your Health, but Treatments are Available.

The immune system protects the body from infections. An immunodeficiency occurs when there is a malfunction in your immune system which weakens it and prevents it from effectively fighting off infections. If you suspect that you have an immune system disorder, an immunologist can help find the right treatment to help you maintain your health.

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Impetigo Treatment

Contagious Skin Sores Spread from Skin-to-Skin Contact

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection caused by exposure to staphylococcus (staph) bacteria or streptococcal (strep) bacteria, resulting in red or pimple-like sores forming on the face, arms and legs after bacteria invades through a break in the skin (such as a cut, scratch or insect bite).

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Impotence Treatment

Male Impotence Treatment Can Restore Your Sexual Power and Enjoyment

The inability to gain or maintain erections is called impotence. While it’s most common among males over the age of 50, it can affect younger men as well. Many factors may influence impotence, including diabetes, weight, and circulatory health. There are many effective treatments to try.

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Impulsive and Disruptive Behavior

Medications may be the Cure for the Common Criminal

Some people have a "short-fuse" while others can control the urge to punch someone in the face. What's the difference? How can some naturally control their basic urges and while some simply seem to "see red?" The explanation may be in the function of various parts of the brain.

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Increase Collagen Production

Improve Skin Elasticity & Firmness with Collagen Production

Collagen is necessary for growth of skin and hair cells and is considered by many to be an anti-aging panacea. It is also crucial for joint function and repair. Because collagen production slows as you age, methods to stimulate collagen growth--from supplements and nutrition to various alternative treatments--can help to maintain healthy, youthful function and appearance.

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Indoor Allergies

The Source of Your Allergies May Be Homebased

When it comes to the nuisances that allergies inflict, the household may be considered one's place of solace, the single place where refuge from allergy symptoms is ensured. For some, however, entrance into the home might strike discord: watery eyes, a scratchy throat, congestion--the telltale signs you're suffering from indoor allergies.

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Infertility

Testing and Treatment for Infertility in Men & Women

Infertility refers to the inability to conceive a child. Despite some common misconceptions, infertility can be an issue that affects both men and women. Infertility can make conceiving a child a difficult, trying affair, instead of the happy celebration it should be.

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Inflammation

Treating Short Term & Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is your body's way of protecting itself from invaders and pathogens that could harm your body. It could be easy to mistake inflammation for infection but it's quite the opposite. Infection is caused by bacteria, virus or fungus and inflammation is your body's response to these invaders.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammation & Discomfort in the Digestive Tract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that affect the digestive tract. All IBD conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation. Although the symptoms of IBD can be troublesome, there several treatments available that can bring relief to your symptoms.

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Influenza

Fight the Flu with Comprehensive Care

Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is a different type of infection than the stomach viruses, or "stomach flu" that may cause diarrhea and vomiting. Influenza generally shows up in seasonal outbreaks or epidemics that affect many people. Epidemics can sometimes turn into a pandemic when they spread across a larger area, such as a continent or several continents.

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Infrared Cellulite Treatment

Eliminating Cellulite Safely and Easily

Cellulite can be one of the hardest physical flaws to get rid of. Its dimpled appearance can show up regardless of how much you exercise or diet. For decades, the only solutions for getting rid of cellulite involved ineffective creams or invasive surgical procedures. In recent years, however, advances in infrared technologies have offered a bright spot in the fight against cellulite.

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Infrared Sauna

Discover the Detoxifying Benefits of Saunas

Saunas have played a role in human wellness for hundreds of years. The sauna experience has evolved over time - the tradition has been carried across continents and generations. A traditional sauna experience generally consists of relaxing in a chamber or hut (commonly made of wood) in varying degrees of nudity.

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Injectable D3 Therapy

Identifying Vitamin D Deficiency and Exploring Injectable D3 Therapy as treatment

This article explores injectable D3 therapy, the role vitamin D plays in our health, the causes of vitamin D deficiency and how to identify the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D3 injection treatments are the fastest way to alleviate a patient's symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

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Injections for Pain Management

Treat Pain at the Source

The best way to treat pain is at the source. Therapeutic injections do just that. Introduced directly to the affected joint, vertebrae, or muscle, therapeutic injections result in fast, comprehensive and lasting pain relief. Simple injections can even be used to gently manipulate nerves, diminishing their ability to transmit pain signals to the brain.

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Insect Sting Allergy

Enjoy the Weather Worry-Free with These Insect Sting Allergy Treatments

For most, an insect bite or sting will cause mild pain, redness, or swelling with no major complications. However, people who suffer from an allergy to insect venom are at risk of more serious symptoms, including anaphylactic shock. Treatment is available to relieve allergic reactions and build the body's immunity to the insect venom.

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Insomnia

Trouble Falling Asleep

Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Excessive insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the work place, and even at home.

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Insulin Resistance Treatment

Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin helps to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells fail to absorb and respond to insulin, leading to a rise in blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is also referred to as prediabetes.

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Integrative Cancer Therapy

Complete Cancer Care

The purpose of integrative cancer therapy is to support you during every stage of your treatment and to provide you with emotional and physical strength to cope with your symptoms. Cancer treatments can save your life, but they also take a toll on your physical and emotional well-being. The focus of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiology is to remove tumors and prevent their return. Because of this, the other aspects of healing tend to be overlooked.

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Integrative Medicine Clinic

Patient-Centric Care

Integrative medicine places the patient at the center of a holistic approach to medical care. Patient's individual needs, risks, and goals are the main driving forces of any integrative therapy. Physicians practicing integrative medicine emphasize that treatment of every aspect of a person's health is crucial to the success of the healing process.

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Intense Pulsed Light for Acne

Open Pores & Rid Them of Bacteria

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an acne treatment that's designed to open the skin's pores and rid them of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. IPL technology consists of high-powered bursts of filtered light that are designed to improve the skin's appearance.

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Intense Pulsed Light Therapy

A Healthier, Younger You with IPL

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy generates multiple wavelengths of light to the outer skin (the epidermis). During treatment, the energy is concentrated at different wavelengths, and the various wavelengths can treat different skin problems. For example, wavelengths of light can generate heat and stimulate cells to form more collagen, plumping the skin.

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Internal Medicine

Diagnosing, Preventing, and Treating Illness and Disease in Adults

Health struggles can cause difficult, trying times. A great doctor can boost your outlook by diagnosing your problems and recommending treatment. A Doctor of Internal Medicine, or Internist, specializes in working with adult patients to monitor health and identify illnesses.

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Internal Medicine Doctor

Defining the role of the internal medicine doctor in practice.

Internal Medicine Doctors, also known as Internists, can be either medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, or they receive a fellowship to attend school for two to four extra years and specialize in one of these 11 areas: Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Hepatology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Allergy/Immunology, and Geriatrics.

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Interstitial Cystitis

Painful Bladder Syndrome Causes & Symptoms

Painful bladder syndrome, known medically as interstitial cystitis, is a problem that many men and women deal with. Even a mild case of interstitial cystitis can wreak havoc on everyday life and cause intense pain. Thankfully, there are interstitial cystitis treatments.

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Interstitial Cystitis

Painful Bladder Syndrome Causes & Symptoms

Painful bladder syndrome, known medically as interstitial cystitis, is a problem that many men and women deal with. Even a mild case of interstitial cystitis can wreak havoc on everyday life and cause intense pain. Thankfully, there are interstitial cystitis treatments.

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Iodine Deficiency

Iodine, Thyroid and Functional Medicine

Iodine is an essential trace element found in very small amounts in the human body. Even though it doesn't take a lot of iodine to keep your body functioning normally, it can be hard for some people to get enough. According to Medscape, 29% of people in 130 countries around the world live in an iodine deficient area.

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IPL Hair Removal

IPL for Pesky, Unwanted Hair

Hair removal can boost your confidence and provide the sleek look you've always wanted. Intense pulsed light, or IPL, provides a safe way to permanently reduce pesky body hair.

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IPL Rosacea Treatment

Eliminate Rosacea Redness and Inflammation

Intense pulsed light (IPL) laser treatment is an effective treatment for rosacea, a skin condition with no established cause or cure. While rosacea symptoms have traditionally been addressed with either oral medications or topical creams, IPL treatment uses multi-spectrum light to remove skin pigmentation, redness and inflamed blood vessels.

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IPL Skin Rejuvenation

Multi-Spectrum Light Can Rejuvenate Aging or Damaged Skin

Intense pulsed light (IPL) facial rejuvenation utilizes a multi-spectrum light to target the outer layer of damaged skin to trigger collagen-release, natural repair mechanisms and the growth of new skin. It is an effective aging skin treatment for wrinkles, age spots, sun damage as well as many troubling skin conditions like rosacea and acne.

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IPL Vein Removal

Show Off Your Skin Again with IPL

Varicose and spider veins are an unsightly, difficult health issue. But it's not hopeless: intense pulsed light, or IPL, therapy provides a safe, non-invasive solution.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Learn about IBS and Stop it Controlling Your Life

IBS, also called Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can be an embarrassing condition that puts considerable strain on your daily life. As a chronic inflammation of the large intestine, it's less serious than other similar conditions including Crohn's disease. However, this is not to say IBS is a walk in the park.

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Jaundice

Treat the Underlying Cause of Your Yellow Eyes & Skin

Jaundice is characterized by the skin and eyes turning yellow in color. The condition is common in infants, especially premature newborns, but can also occur in adults. Jaundice has many potential causes, some more serious than others. It is important to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of jaundice.

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Joint Pain

Knees, Elbows, Hands and Tension

Living with joint pain can hurt, but it doesn't have to be hard. Your joints are crucial to comfortable movement and everyday life. Symptoms of joint pain include inflammation, soreness, discomfort, and reduced range of movement.

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Juice Detox

Improve Health, Clarity and Self-Esteem

When used intelligently and carefully, juicing can be a useful, nourishing way to improve health, clarity and self-esteem. Many extreme diets are controversial, but juicing with raw fruits and vegetables is one of the safest and most effective ways to unleash the natural healing power of the body.

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Juvederm Volbella XC Injections

Your lips can look younger in less than an hour!

Juvederm Volbella XC is an FDA-approved treatment that uses an injectable gel to augment your lips and smooth the lines around your mouth. By reducing these signs of aging, the treatment can make you look younger and healthier. There is no down-time, and the benefits can last for a year.

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Juvederm Vollure XC Injections

With Vollure, you can say goodbye to unsightly laugh lines!

Juvederm Vollure XC is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid gel that smooths the folds that appear from the nose to the mouth as you age. By reducing these wrinkles, Vollure can make you look more cheerful and vibrant, and the benefits can last for up to eighteen months!

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Juvenile Arthritis Treatment

Pediatric Joint Inflammation & Stiffness

Sometimes, arthritis has an early onset. Arthritis affecting children aged 16 and younger is called juvenile arthritis. Juvenile arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (idiopathic meaning no known cause), is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body, causing inflammation (swelling) of the synovium, the tissue that lines the inside of the joints.

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Kawasaki Disease

Receive Prompt Treatment to Reduce Blood Vessel Inflammation

Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that causes the artery walls to become inflamed, and symptoms can include a skin rash and red lips, eyes and tongue. Although Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of heart disease in children, the right treatment can prevent any kind of lasting damage.

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Keratosis Pilaris

Diminish the Appearance of Your Chicken Skin

Keratosis pilaris is a common, benign skin condition characterized by small, flesh-colored bumps around the hair follicle which often appear on the upper arms, thighs and buttocks. Treatment focuses on diminishing the appearance of the keratosis pilaris bumps and ranges from simple over-the-counter moisturizers to laser therapy.

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Kidney Cancer

Cancer of the Urinary & Renal System

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist located in your lower back, just below the waist and on either side of your spine. Kidneys filter waste products from the body, make urine and produce hormones that control important processes inside your body. When kidney cancer develops, a healthy kidney cell changes, begins to grow out of control, and forms a tumor.

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Kidney Disease

Discover How the Kidneys Can Impact Your Mental Health

When you think of kidneys, you don

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Kidney Infection

Kidney Inflammation Driven by UTI Infection

A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria or a virus that initially infect the urethra or bladder and then spread to one or both of your kidneys. While easily treated when diagnosed early, a kidney infection can cause serious damage and lead to a deadly systemic infection if left untreated.

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Kidney Stones

Treatment for Kidney Stones Large & Small

"Kidney stones" is the casual term given to the medical condition renal lithiasis. Kidney stones can range anywhere from very painful to asymptomatic. Many people struggle with the repeat formation of kidney stones, and passing them can be difficult.

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Knee Pain Treatment

Knee pain often results from overuse, injury or medical conditions.

Knee pain is a common condition that often results from overuse, injury or medical conditions such as arthritis. Due excessive use, the knees are more vulnerable to injuries and other medical conditions. Depending on the cause, knee pain may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as inflammation, swelling and stiffness.

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Laboratory Evaluation for Cancer

Testing Cancer Comprehensively & Effectively

Laboratory evaluation is a critical stage in integrative cancer therapy treatment (ICT). A battery of tests is performed to develop a specialized treatment plan for the individual patient. These tests can help an integrative cancer therapy doctor determine which treatment modalities to use and in which amounts.

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Lactose Intolerance

Sensitivity to Dairy Could Mean You're Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to break down a natural sugar called lactose found in dairy products. This results in gastrointestinal discomfort and symptoms including gas, bloating and diarrhea. Those that are lactose intolerant find relief from avoiding dairy products and by taking certain supplements and medications.

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Laser Body Sculpting

A Slimmer, Trimmer You

Laser body sculpting, a scientifically-advanced fat reduction technique, can eliminate problem fat painlessly. While many forms of laser body contouring are available, Chromogenex i-Lipo is the best, safest option on the market.

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Laser Hair Removal

Unwanted Hair Removal with Laser Technology

There are many reasons why people opt for hair removal treatments. Unwanted hair can be unsightly in both men and women, damaging self-esteem and confidence. Others merely prefer a no-hair look. Laser hair removal is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures available.

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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Eliminating Wrinkles and Lines

Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses a laser to treat the appearance of your skin. Beams of light are directed toward targeted skin, and the skin is removed layer by layer.

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Laser Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Explore the Use of Lasers in Treating Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition which causes inflammation and pain in the heel and along the bottom of the foot. This tissue connects the heel bone to the toes. The inflammation of this tissue is most common in runners and is often worst after periods of extended inactivity.

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Laser Vein Removal - Small Veins

Learn About Using Laser Removal for Small or Spider Veins

Small veins may develop anywhere on the body and often make people feel self-conscious. Small veins can be distracting and unsightly, which is why removing them is becoming a popular response. Spider veins are often caused by an increase of pressure which makes them swell and become highly visible.

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Latex Allergies

Discover the Risks and Dangers of Latex Allergies

Latex allergies are an immune response your body produces when you are exposed to latex. They are commonly triggered when using latex gloves. They may also be triggered by airborne particles released by products containing latex. Latex allergies typically have the same symptom as other common allergic reactions including hives, rashes, and swelling.

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Leaky Gut Syndrome

Intestinal and Bowel Permeability

Leaky gut syndrome is the common name for intestinal and bowel permeability. This condition can cause a number of frustrating symptoms that make your life difficult. Leaky gut is relatively unique in that it can both cause and result from other conditions. Any condition that inflames or damages the intestines, such as Crohn's disease, carries a risk of causing leaky gut syndrome.

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Leptin Resistance & Weight Gain

Your Satiety Hormone May Hold the Key to Achieving Weight Loss Goals

When functioning properly, leptin (the satiety hormone produced by fat cells) signals your body to stop eating. For many overweight people with a malfunctioning metabolism and endocrine problems, a resistance to leptin instead signals starvation and triggers the body's mechanisms to increase fat store - leading to out of control cravings and weight gain.

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Leukemia

Breathe Easy Knowing Lung Cancer Symptoms & Treatments

Leukemia, also called "blood cancer", is characterized by the growth of cancer cells in blood-forming tissues such as bone marrow. Leukemia can be a particularly difficult cancer to treat as blood and blood-forming tissue are located throughout the body.

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Leukemia Symptoms & Treatment

Cancer of the Blood, Bone Marrow and Lymphatic System

Leukemia is cancer of the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. When leukemia strikes, your bone marrow produces abnormal blood cells which do not function properly. Common treatments for leukemia include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy and stem cell therapy.

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Levator Spasm

Levator Syndrome Treatment

The levator ani muscle is located near the anus. When this muscle seizes up, it can cause intense pain. This is known as a levator spasm. Most people who experience a levator spasm will suffer from them chronically. Chronic levator spasms are also known as levator syndrome. This condition can make everyday tasks seem insurmountable.

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LGBT Health Care

Ending Discrimination in the Medical Field

LGBT health care does not mean these physicians treat only LGBT patients - it means they are educated and informed about LGBT health issues so patients feel cared for and comfortable with their health care providers. In many cases, LGBT patients simply avoid revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their physicians out of fear or embarrassment.

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Libido Enhancement

Medication to Boost Your Sex Drive

Low libido is commonly linked to low levels of testosterone, the hormone for sexual desire, and can affect both men and women. Libido enhancement products aim to increase your sexual desire through a number of ways including the increase of sex hormone production, or by increasing sensitivity to the genitalia.

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Lichen Sclerosus Treatment

Patchy, Thinner-Than-Normal Skin

Lichen sclerosus, also known as white spot disease, is a rare, chronic condition of the skin causing patchy, thinner-than-normal white skin to form on your body. Though the condition most commonly affects the genital and anal areas, it can affect skin anywhere on your body.

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LiLa Body Contouring

The LiLa Strawberry Method for Fat Reduction

Liposuction is sometimes referred to as fat removal. That's exactly the issue with traditional lipo; it rips away fat and leaves you damaged. As doctors understand more about the aftereffects and potential damage of traditional liposuction, more people are turning to body contouring techniques.

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Lipid Profiles

Testing for High Cholesterol Levels, Blood Disorders & More

Lipid profiles measure the amount of fatty substances traveling in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are examples of lipids. The human body needs lipids to function properly, but poor diet and some medical conditions can cause these fats to increase and could put you at risk for serious health risks.

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Lipolaser

Lipolaser Can Help You Lose Weight Without Surgical Liposuction

Remove stubborn fat and lose weight with Lipolaser, a non-invasive, nonsurgical body contouring and sculpting treatment that uses cold laser technology instead of traditional liposuction equipment. Using advanced low-level laser light therapy (LLLT), Lipolaser offers dramatic weight loss solutions.

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Liposuction

Tumescent Lipo for Love Handles & More

Liposuction is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures across the world. It provides a way for patients to reduce areas of problem fat such as love handles and saddlebags. Liposuction is a safe, effective procedure that has been perfected for decades.

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Liver

Mindful Lifestyle Practices Can Help Prevent Liver Diseases Like Hepatitis.

Your liver is an abdominal organ that plays almost 500 roles in your body, chief among them being to detoxify your blood. Viruses, genetics, diets, and cancers can harm your liver—causing symptoms like yellowing skin and abdominal swelling—and eventually leading to liver scarring (cirrhosis) and liver failure. Diet changes, medication, and surgery can help heal your liver.

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Liver Cancer

Learn About the Symptoms and Treatment of Liver Cancer Today

Liver cancer is primarily characterized by the presence of a malignant tumor in the liver. Obesity, cirrhosis, diabetes and smoking all increase the risk of developing some form of the cancer. Early detection and treatment is one if the best ways to increase your chances of survival.

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Liver Disease

Problems with Your Liver? Prevent Scaring and Tissue Damage

Weight loss, lack of appetite, nausea or vomiting could all be signs of liver disease. There are more than 100 different types of liver disease, and chronic damage can lead to liver failure – which many treatments can prevent.

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Lose Excess Fat

Fat Reduction Treatment for Love Handles & More

Excess fat is the broad term applied to various problem areas where undesirable or unwanted fat is present. Some of the common terms given to excess fat include love handles, saddlebags, paunches and more. In many cases, excess fat can be treated.

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Low Blood Pressure

Under Pressure: The Health Stressing Effects of Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure-also known as hypotension-may not be as well-known as its sister disease, high blood pressure, but it's still a condition to take seriously. With symptoms like fainting, dizziness, depression, fatigue and vision trouble, low blood pressure could be a real threat to your health.

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Low Libido

Boost Your Sex Drive

A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.

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Low Testosterone

Fix Your Low-T Problem

Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man's libido and even his mood.

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Lower Back Pain

Treatments, Causes and Risks

The lower back is defined as the area that begins below the ribs and ends just above the legs. Pain can occur in this region in a number of ways. It can be dull or sharp, local or spread over a large muscle group. Lower back pain can be experienced as muscle spasms or numbness in the leg that extends below the knee.

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Lung Cancer

Breathe Easy Knowing Lung Cancer Symptoms & Treatments

Lung cancer is a condition effecting thousands of Americans. It is defined as being a malignant and hazardous growth within the tissues of the lung. This form of cancer is the leading form of cancer deaths in the United States - more than prostate, breast, colon, and ovarian cancers combined.

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Lupus

Lupus Symptoms, Treatments and Prognosis

Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions globally, occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. The cause is unknown but genetic predisposition is believed to be a major factor. While the disease can be diagnosed at any age, most lupus patients are diagnosed between ages 15 and 40.

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Lyme Disease

Identifying Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatment Options

This article explores the cause of Lyme Disease, the animals most likely to carry Lyme Disease, the prevention of Lyme Disease, the symptoms of Lyme Disease, the appearance of Lyme Disease, the medical treatment protocol for Lyme Disease, and the likelihood of full recovery from Lyme Disease.

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Lymphoma

Breathe Easy Knowing Lung Cancer Symptoms & Treatments

Lymphoma refers to cancer of the lymphatic system, the system of tissues keeping unwanted materials out of the body. This includes the lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland. It is more common in men than in women and is often diagnosed between ages 15 and 30.

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Magnesium Deficiency Treatment

Combat Your Critical Nutritional Deficiency to Achieve Optimal Health

Magnesium, a key mineral involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body, is often overlooked as a beneficial nutrient for our bodies. Yet, more than 50 percent of people are magnesium deficient, leading to a slew of troubling health conditions. Fortunately, through proper diet and supplementation, a magnesium deficiency can be effectively addressed.

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Male Infertility

Low Sperm Count, Motility Issues & More

Infertility refers to the inability to achieve pregnancy or conceive a child. Many people associate these issues with women, but about half of all infertile couples are caused by male infertility. Infertility in men can be frustrating and difficult to deal with. In some cases, male fertility treatment is available.

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Male Sexual Dysfunction

Treatment for Increasingly Common Sexual Dysfunction in Men

Male sexual dysfunction--whether it be erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory problems or low libido--affects over 20 million men in America and has been on the rise in the past few decades, even among younger men. Fortunately, treatment is available which can revitalize men's sex lives.

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MammaCare Clinical Breast Exam

Diagnose Abnormalities Even Mammograms Cannot Find

MammaCare is the recognized quality-standard for clinical and personal breast exams. It was developed with the support of the National Cancer Institute, the National Science Foundation and scientists worldwide. MammaCare trains especially for the sense of touch to detect suspicious breast tumors at the earliest stage while reducing false alarms.

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Medical Massage Therapy

Defining Medical Massage Therapy and How it Benefits Your Health.

Medical massage therapy is an outcome-based massage therapy with a specific objective-to alleviate or cure a specific ailment, as determined by your healthcare provider. The terms "clinical massage" and "treatment massage" are used interchangeably with medical massage.

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Medical Weight Loss Programs

A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss

A professionally supervised medical weight loss program is the key to your success. With the aid of a structured, holistic, medical approach, weight loss is no longer an insurmountable challenge. Shedding excessive pounds now becomes an achievable goal that can be realized relatively quickly, and most importantly, safely for your health.

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Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Understanding the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

As part of the Medicare prevention-based initiatives, Medicare Part B enrollees are eligible for an Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. A Health Risk Assessment is a central part of this yearly exam, as is a Personalized Prevention Plan, helping patients identify risks and take advantage of Medicare

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Medicinal Mushrooms

Using Medicinal Mushrooms to Build Immunity and Treat Disease

Over 270 species of mushrooms are known to have medicinal applications. There are less than 25 species--like reishi or maitake--widely recognized as medicinal mushrooms. Medical mushrooms are especially purported as immune-building and disease-fighting, with multiple clinical trials that have established undeniable immune-building mechanisms.

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Meditation

Effectively Relieve Stress with Daily Meditation

Meditation is the process of clearing your mind, slowing down and stopping the constant flow of thoughts that have become commonplace in our culture today. Essentially a state of thoughtless awareness, meditation is a great way to achieve peace and mindfulness. It's generally seen as one of the most effective forms of stress management.

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Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Plan

A Diet & Lifestyle to Transform Your Health

Known as one of the healthiest diets, the Mediterranean diet menu focuses on plant-based, high-fiber meals that include moderate consumption of healthy fats, lean proteins and whole grains. With numerous health benefits including weight loss and improved cardiovascular health, it has quickly become the most recommended diet from health specialists.

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Melanoma Skin Cancer

Protection, Prevention & Treatment of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and can affect both men and women. Melanoma skin cancer is one type of skin cancer and is usually more serious. According to the American Cancer Society, melanoma makes up only 2% of all skin cancers, but leads to the majority of deaths related to it.

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Melasma

A Skin Problem Causing Dark Skin Patches on the Face

Melasma is a common skin condition which affects various parts of the face, including the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Characterized by dark, discolored patches which range in color from brown to gray, melasma can cause great cosmetic concern for women. If you suffer from melasma, there are treatments available to help fade the discoloration.

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Memory Loss

Stay Sharp with Age

Occasionally forgetting things is just a normal fact of life. It's even somewhat expected that we'll lose portions of our memory as we age. Aside from these natural phenomena, a significant loss of memory could be a serious condition that should not be ignored.

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Meniscus Tear

Meniscus Tears are Common and Treatable

Menisci act as shock absorbers and they stabilize the knees by distributing a person's body weight evenly. Meniscus tear treatment depends on several factors, including the type of tear, the patient's activity level and the severity of the symptoms. A tear can be treated surgically and non-surgically.

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Menopause Treatment

Traditional & Holistic Approaches to Menopause Symptoms

Menopause is the term used to describe the loss of ovarian follicular function (fertility) and menstruation in women, which occurs 12 months after your last period. Menopause treatment aims to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with menopause, along with identifying and treating underlying health concerns which may exacerbate your menopause symptoms.

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Mercury Poisoning

Understand the Danger of Common Metal Mercury

Mercury poses a serious risk to our health, capable of causing immense harm to our brain, digestive system, and our kidneys. The most dangerous type of mercury-by far-is an organic form called methylmercury, a compound often found in fish, regardless of how it's cooked.

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Metabolic Syndrome

Multiple Debilitating Conditions

Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe a number of disorders that happen all at the same time. If you suffer from metabolic syndrome, it could be due to the genetic makeup you inherited from your parents, problems associated with being overweight, or the result of leading an inactive lifestyle.

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Metabolic Testing

Understand Your Metabolism & Long-Term Health

Metabolic testing (also called a comprehensive metabolic panel or CMP) is a set of blood tests that provides information about your body's metabolism, or ability to convert and use energy. This energy is responsible for all of your body's functions including breathing, digesting food, circulating blood, eliminating wastes from the body and much more.

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Metagenics Healthy Transformation

The Last Weight Loss Program You'll Ever Need

The Healthy Transformation Weight Loss Program was designed to stimulate your metabolism to burn unhealthy fat while giving your body important nutrition for overall health-helping you to look and feel better.

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Metal Allergies

Metal Allergies May Induce Contact Allergic Dermatitis

Metal allergies refer to contact allergic dermatitis upon exposure to metal. This is frequently diagnosed after someone reacts to a piece of jewelry, typically containing nickel. Nickel is often used in the manufacturing of metal alloys. Almost all metal jewelry is believed to contain some amount of nickel.

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Metastasis

Metastasis: Runaway Cancer that's Hard to Rein in.

There are a number of stages to cancer, be it breast cancer, melanoma, leukemia and so on. Regardless of the type, a cancer's stage signifies the severity. In the last stage, something called metastasizing can take place, this is the uncontrolled spread of cancer to other parts of the body.

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Methylation Testing & Treatment

Correct Your Methylation for Optimal Wellness

Methylation is a biochemical process intricately tied to our bodies' overall functioning including DNA repair, immune function and detoxification. When the methylation process is malfunctioning, disease can manifest. It is important to receive methylation testing to identify issues and to receive treatment in order to restore optimal health.

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Micro Needling

Revitalize Your Skin

People are always looking for a way to improve the texture, volume and overall appearance of their skin. One treatment designed to meet those needs is micro needling. Micro needling uses the skin's natural rejuvenation ability to provide youthful and more luscious skin. While home micro needling kits are available, they are considered generally unsafe. Instead, it's important to receive micro needling from a professional.

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Microcurrent Therapy - Uses & Benefits

Pain Relief With Microcurrent Therapy

Microcurrent therapy is a treatment for a number of pain syndromes based on the process of facilitating the body's physiological currents. Every cell in the human body is influenced by electrical impulses in some way. The objective of microcurrent therapy is to use low-voltage currents to manipulate the body's electrical impulses in order to stimulate healing processes.

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Microdermabrasion

The "Lunchtime Facelift"

Commonly referred to as the "lunchtime facelift," Microdermabrasion has become the pain-free, fast and cost-effective solution to restoring the youthful appearance of skin. This unique skin procedure is used to improve uneven skin color and reduce fine lines that form with age and exposure to the sun.

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MicroLaserPeel

Laser Skin Treatment

The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it's crucial to take good care of it. When dealing with poor skin texture, wrinkling, sun damage and other issues, it's easy to feel self-conscious. Thankfully, MicroLaserPeel can correct these issues and much more.

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Micronutrient Testing

Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals and Your Health

Vitamins and nutrients play a large role in both diet and overall wellness. Without proper levels of these substances, sometimes referred to micronutrients, you may be putting your health at risk. Micronutrient testing is a diagnostic process created to test levels of key vitamins, minerals and more.

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Migraines

The Pain, Nausea and Sensitivity of Migraines Needn't Control You

A migraine is a severe, debilitating form of headache where sufferers typically experience sensitivity to light, sounds and experience nausea. The intense pain can last for a few hours or a few days, leaving you incapacitated until the attack runs its course.

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Mind-Body Medicine

Mind-Body Medicine: Medicine from the Power of Your Mind

Mind-body medicine uses the relationship the brain has with the body. The mind controls our emotions, thoughts, and personality, but also every organ system. With meditation, guided imagery, mindful eating as well as emotional expression through drawings, journals and movement, mind-body medicine aims to relieve symptoms starting with the mind.

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Mitochondrial Disease

Symptoms and Functional Treatment for Mitochondrial Disease

In your body, each and every cell works in unison - from the largest organ systems to the tiniest individual cells. But even the slightest change in the function of one component can cause this system to change dramatically. Mitochondria are a perfect example of this.

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Mixto Micro-Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Reverse Signs of Aging

Mixto Micro-Fractional Laser resurfacing is a noninvasive anti-aging procedure that is designed to reduce or erase signs of aging. It is an in-office procedure that requires pre- and post-treatment medications to ensure proper healing and comfort. The CO2 laser is the most common type of laser used for resurfacing.

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Mold Toxicity

Detoxification & Alternative Treatments to Reverse Mold Poisoning Symptoms

Mold poisoning occurs when the human body is exposed to toxic mold. Mold toxicity symptoms ranging from fatigue and metallic taste, to tremors and blurred vision, occur as mold poisoning disrupts the proper functioning of your body's systems. Detoxification techniques, nutritional supplements and dietary changes can reverse toxic mold symptoms.

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Mononucleosis

Treatment for the Infamous Kissing Disease

Mononucleosis, known as "mono" for short, and infamously nicknamed "the kissing disease," is a common infections illness that usually affects adolescents and teenagers, occurring as a result of exposure to the Epstein-Barr virus. It causes a sore throat, headaches, fatigue, swollen tonsils and more. The illness will typically subside with adequate rest, good nutrition and drinking plenty of fluids.

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Mood Disorder

Mood Disorders: Hidden Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Mood disorders cause a pervasive change in mood. However, mood disorders are mild versions of well known conditions, depression and bipolar disorder. Because mood disorders are relatively unknown, they commonly go undiagnosed. Don't let their "milder" symptoms fool you though, mood disorders are still serious.

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Mouth Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

With Simple Mouth Pain, Oral Cancer is Easy to Overlook

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is one of the most common cancers of the head/neck region. Though treatable, thousands of people die each year from this condition. It's widely believed that mortality rates high because it presents asymptomatically. Unfortunately, mouth cancer is usually discovered after it has metastasized.

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MTHFR Testing

Genetic Testing and Identification of MTHFR Defects

The MTHFR gene, known medically as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is responsible for producing a key enzyme that serves many functions in your body. This MTHFR gene can become defective or mutated, which may have damaging impacts on your health.

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Treatment

An Allergy-Like Reaction to Chemical Pollutants

Chemical sensitivities arise when an allergy-like reaction occurs in response to different kinds of chemical pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, solvents and even perfumes and other artificial fragrances. Understanding if these chemical allergies are at the root of your condition is key to developing a treatment plan that can help you to effectively address your symptoms.

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Muscle Loss

Building Strength with BHRT

As you get older, you lose muscle mass. Muscle loss, also called muscle atrophy, is the gradual reduction of muscle tissue. Some muscle loss occurs naturally due to age, but it may also indicate a more serious medical condition. If you're dealing with reduced strength, you need to get help.

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Muscular Dystrophy Stem Cell Treatment

Muscular Dystrophy Stem Cell Treatment Options

Muscular dystrophy is a degenerative muscle disease characterized by loss of mobility, respiratory difficulties, and lack of muscular strength. Treatment options are limited, but include physical, respiratory, and drug therapy, and stem cell therapy. The prognosis is dependent on the type and progression of the disease.

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Myers' Cocktail Injections

Intravenous Vitamin Injections

The Myers' cocktail is a specially formulated intravenous (IV) infusion of B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C. It has been safely used for decades to treat patients with a variety of chronic health conditions and is now popularly utilized by integrative healthcare practitioners to help healthy individuals maintain their overall wellness, boost energy levels, and prevent illness.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment

End Chronic Muscle Pain

Myofascial pain syndrome, also known as chronic myofascial pain, is a chronic medical condition that affects both the muscles and the fascia (connective tissue that covers muscles). It is characterized by tight and tender trigger points which can refer pain to various areas of the body, causing much discomfort. Fortunately, treatment is available to provide relief.

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Natural Acne Treatment

Eliminate Pimples and Clear Your Skin with Natural Acne Treatment

Many traditional acne treatments can be ineffective or have numerous, unwanted side effects. That's why some people may benefit from natural acne treatments. Natural acne treatments can be topical or oral, and often have antibiotic, astringent, or anti-inflammatory properties to prevent pore blockage and the formation of pimples.

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Natural ADHD Treatment

Natural Treatment May Improve Cognition and Focus in ADHD Patients

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects focus, cognition, memory, and executive function. While the most common treatment for ADHD is stimulant medication, not all patients respond well to this treatment; many ADHD patients may benefit from natural treatments like therapy, diet, and dietary supplements.

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Natural Anxiety Treatment

Safe Remedies to Treat Anxiety as a Whole - Body, Mind & Spirit

Anxiety is a condition characterized by excessive and persistent nervousness, worry, fear, irritability and sleep cycle disruption. Holistic solutions for anxiety focus on addressing root cause issues such as neurotransmitter depletion and adrenal support. This approach is advantageous in that it helps to naturally relieve anxiety while also addressing imbalances throughout the body.

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Natural Arthritis Pain Relief

Holistic Therapies for Chronic Pain Relief

Finding relief for troubling arthritis symptoms can lead to the habitual use of prescription medications, injections and creams with troubling side effects. Natural arthritis treatments--from vitamins and herbs to topical creams and poultices--can reduce arthritis symptoms safely and with no side effects, if their use is managed properly.

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Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

The Safer, Natural Alternative to Synthetic Hormones

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a way to supplement low hormone levels which result in conditions such as depression, menopause, andropause, perimenopause, hot-flashes, low libido and many others. Bioidentical hormones offer a safer alternative to synthetic hormones by using naturally occurring hormones as the bases of their treatment.

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Natural Childbirth

Give Birth Without Medical Intervention

There have been many medical and scientific advancements made in the childbirth process. Some women, however, prefer to give birth with as little medical aid as possible. This is known as natural childbirth. Women who give birth naturally still work closely with a chosen doctor or provider.

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Natural Cold and Flu Remedies

Use These Natural Cold and Flu Remedies to Relieve Symptoms

While most people use over-the-counter medicine to treat cold and flu symptoms, many people dislike the side effects that come with the medication. Fortunately, many natural remedies are available to help your immune system fight off the infection, helping to make your symptoms less severe and shorten your recovery time.

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Natural Eczema Treatment

Natural Eczema Treatments May Reduce Itching and Prevent Future Outbreaks

Eczema is the name for a group of skin conditions that cause itching, inflammation, and scaly skin. It is caused by an overactive immune system and is often comorbid with allergies. Eczema treatment is usually aimed at reducing itching, but can also target the immune response that causes inflammation.

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Natural Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options

Forgo Medication to Treat Your ED Effectively

Studies show that natural alternative treatment options for erectile dysfunction can help provide symptom relief. A healthcare provider can assess your overall health as it relates to your erectile health. Additionally, non-drug options for erectile dysfunction can include penile vacuum pumps, acupuncture and shockwave therapy.

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Natural Fibromyalgia Treatment

A Holistic Approach to Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. While traditional treatment often relies on the use of medication, natural fibromyalgia treatment instead works to address underlying biochemical imbalances that contribute to your painful symptoms.

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Natural Hair Loss Treatment

Slow or Reverse Hair Loss Naturally & Effectively

With hair loss on the rise, people are exploring natural remedies to restore their hair without the pain or side effects of conventional treatments and surgeries. From vitamins to scalp massage with rosemary oil, you may be able to prevent, slow and even reverse your hair loss.

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Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment

Natural Solutions to Manage Hypertension Effectively

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition which affects more than 85 million Americans. While it often does not produce any symptoms, the condition does require treatment to avoid serious health complications. There are natural hypertension treatment options available which can help restore healthy blood pressure levels.

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Natural IBS Treatment

Restore Function to Your Digestive System with Holistic Treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic medical condition which can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. Until recently, therapy for IBS has focused on symptomatic relief but fails to address the underlying cause. Holistic treatment provides natural solutions which target dietary, physiological and psychological imbalances.

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Natural Insomnia Treatment

Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep & Reach Deeper Restorative Stages of Sleep

Getting an optimal amount of sleep and reaching deep, restorative stages of sleep each night is imperative for long-term health and regeneration. This is because sleep, particularly the deep, slow-wave stages of sleep, plays a major role in your body's healing processes. Natural treatment can treat the underlying cause preventing you from sleeping well each night.

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Natural Interstitial Cystitis Treatment

Alleviate Painful Bladder Symptoms Naturally

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is an inflammatory condition of the bladder characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and chronic pelvic pain. Traditional IC treatment typically involves pharmacological measures; however, the results of conventional treatment are often unsatisfactory. Interstitial cystitis natural treatment, including dietary modifications and natural supplements, focuses on healing the bladder to reduce IC's painful symptoms.

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Natural Leaky Gut Syndrome Treatment

Repair the Intestinal Lining to Restore Your Wellbeing

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition caused by an increase in intestinal permeability that leads to harmful substances like bacteria, undigested food particles, and other toxic substances to easily escape into the bloodstream, wreaking havoc on the body. Natural treatment for leaky gut includes dietary and lifestyle changes that can have a lasting impact on one's health.

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Natural Lupus Treatment

Medication and Diet Can Treat Lupus Symptoms and Prevent Flares

Lupus is a lifelong illness characterized by the body's immune system attacking the body's own organs and tissues. Symptoms include pain, rashes, weight loss, arthritis, and fatigue. Treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing flares, and can include many types of medication, diet, and nutritional supplements.

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Natural Male Enhancement Therapy

Dramatically Improve Your Sexual Performance with Shock Wave Therapy

A critical component in most healthy functioning relationships is an active and pleasurable sex life. For men, this typically means achieving strong and long-lasting erections. Regardless of your reason for wanting to improve in the bedroom, there is a natural male enhancement therapy utilizing shock wave therapy which increases blood flow to your penis, helping you attain more powerful erections.

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Natural Sun Protection

Protect Your Skin and Eyes from Harmful UV Rays

Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can put you at risk of skin damage, as well as increase your risk of developing medical problems like skin cancer. Due to recent concerns about sunscreen safety, some people are choosing to use natural sunscreens, or avoiding sunscreens with certain ingredients.

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Natural Treatment for Constipation

Alleviate Bowel Dysfunction Naturally & Effectively

Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, straining during defecation due to hard stools, and a sensation of incomplete bowel movements. Conventional treatment relies heavily on the use of laxatives to provide relief; however, laxatives are not an effective long-term solution. Learn how to treat your constipation with natural solutions.

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Natural Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Natural Options for Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, which is involved in almost every process in the human body, does not produce enough hormones. Symptoms can include hair loss, fatigue, jaundice, and depression. Treatment for hypothyroidism usually involves either natural or synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

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Natural Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Holistic Options to Control Your Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose or blood sugar. The condition is more likely to occur in obese individuals who live an unhealthy lifestyle. Research indicates that by modifying unhealthy habits and incorporating natural therapies, you can help to prevent, manage, and even reverse type 2 diabetes.

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Natural UTI Treatment

Cure Your Urinary Tract Infection for Good

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria, fungus, or viruses enter the urinary tract, which the body uses to remove liquid waste. As they progress, UTIs can cause more serious problems like kidney damage. Thankfully, they are easily treatable with antibiotics, dietary supplements, probiotics, or combination therapy.

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Naturopathic Doctor

Facilitate the Body's Natural Healing Abilities

A naturopathic physician focuses on the utilization of natural holistic therapies and preventative medicine approaches to optimize your overall health. By doing so, your physician facilitates the body's natural healing abilities. Naturopathic medicine has the ability to treat all types of medical conditions safely and effectively.

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Naturopathic Medicine

Combining Nature & Science for Optimal Wellness

Naturopathic medicine - also called naturopathy - is based on the belief that the body can heal itself naturally. People use naturopathic medicine to promote good health, prevent disease and treat illness. Naturopathic medicine physicians concentrate on disease prevention and diagnosis while also attempting to find the underlying cause of a condition.

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Neck Liposuction

Eliminate That Double Chin with Neck Contouring

Liposuction is most often associated with fat reduction around the midsection of the body. What many don't know is that lipo can also be used in other areas of the body to produce similar results. Neck liposuction is one variety of cosmetic surgery that is quickly gaining popularity among men and women all over the world.

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Neck Pain

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Neck pain can be local, or in the case of a compressed nerve caused by a herniated disc or bone spurs, the sensation can shoot down your arm resulting in a loss of strength or even numbness.

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Neoplasms

Biopsies and Surgeries Can Diagnose and Remove Cancerous and Non-Cancerous Tumors.

Commonly called tumors, neoplasms are abnormal masses of tissue that may be solid or fluid-filled. While some of these tissue masses are harmless (benign), other can develop into cancer.

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Neurotoxins & Neurotoxicity

Neurotoxicity Can Have Many Different Causes and Treatments

There are many different neurotoxins that can cause cognitive deficits or diseases. Many neurotoxins are industrial pollutants, while others are made in the body due to mutations. Neurotoxicity treatment is often aimed at eliminating the toxin from the body, though treatment can differ depending on the neurotoxin causing the symptoms.

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Neurotransmitter Imbalance

Neurotoxins and Depleted Amino Acids

Neurotransmitters are molecules made out of amino acids that serve as the chemical messengers of the nervous system. They transmit information between the brain and the organs to control vital functions such as breathing and heart rate. Neurotransmitters are also involved in our cognitive functions such as thinking and memory, and can affect our emotions or sleep.

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Neurotransmitter Testing

Identify Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Begin Treatment

Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are naturally produced in your body. Their main responsibility is to help facilitate communication from one neuron to the next across a synapse - which is a gap between two neurons. Identifying and managing neurotransmitter imbalances is facilitated with a neurotransmitter test.

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Neurotransmitter Therapy

Neurotransmitter Imbalance Treatment

Neurotransmitters are proteins found in the brain that control your mood, sleep patterns, eating habits, ability to focus, and much more. Healthy levels of neurotransmitters are necessary for these processes to work correctly.

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Night Sweats

Eliminate Excessive Sweating to Restore Your Sleep

Night sweats, also known as nocturnal hyperhidrosis, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating during the night. They can significantly impair one's ability to obtain restful sleep, due to a constant state of discomfort and restlessness. Fortunately, there are lifestyle changes and remedies to alleviate the condition and prevent future events.

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Non-Invasive Liposuction

Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures around. Unfortunately, conventional lipo is an invasive surgical procedure. That means your pain, discomfort and downtime are maximized. Recently, non-invasive liposuction alternatives have been developed. These techniques provide the fat reduction of liposuction, but without the pain. The best non-invasive fat removal alternative is Chromogenex's cutting-edge i-Lipo laser liposuction treatment.

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Non-Invasive Liposuction

Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures around. Unfortunately, conventional lipo is an invasive surgical procedure. That means your pain, discomfort and downtime are maximized. Recently, non-invasive liposuction alternatives have been developed. These techniques provide the fat reduction of liposuction, but without the pain.

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Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Types, Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment of Non-Melanoma Cancer

Skin cancer refers to any growth of cancerous cells on the skin. The most well-known variety of skin cancer is melanoma, but there are many other types. All of these fall in to the larger category of non-melanoma skin cancer. These non-melanoma skin cancers vary in their severity, location, size and cause, among many other factors.

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Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Procedures

Love handles, excess fat and sagging skin are all reasons why many people seek out a fat-reduction procedure. In the past, these fat-reduction procedures were primarily invasive, surgical procedures such as liposuction.

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Non-Surgical Treatment of Back Pain

Alternative Care for Chronic Pain

Back pain can arise as a number of symptoms. You may experience it as a dull aching pain in a large group of muscles, or a sharp shooting pain emanating from an exact location. Sometimes the pain extends through the leg. It can limit your range of motion or even affect the correctness of your posture.

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Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation

Treat Female Sexual Dysfunction without Surgery

Unlike surgical methods that require incisions, downtime and can cause potential side effects or complications, non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedures can tighten and lift the vagina, relieve incontinence and restore sexual function to women through non-invasive techniques. These include laser treatments, radio frequency heat, filler injections, and PRP therapy.

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Nutraceuticals

Dietary Supplements, Vitamins, Nutrition & More

Nutraceuticals is a blanket term for the combination of nutrients, vitamins, dietary supplements, healthy foods and sometimes herbal products that contribute to overall wellness. Nutraceutical products are designed for a variety of uses and functions.

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Nutrigenomics Testing

Eating Right for Your Gene-Type

The forming science of nutrigenomics has major implications in treating and preventing diseases like cancer and conditions like obesity. Nutrigenomics is expected to have a major impact on the population, with testing methodologies emerging that can recommend foods and supplements for preventing diseases based on your genetic makeup.

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Nutrition and Hormone Balance

Restore Hormonal Balance with a Healthy Diet

Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate body function - when imbalanced, your hormones often cause unrest in your body leading to a variety of health complications. By adhering to a healthy, well-balanced diet, you can not only maintain proper hormone levels, but you can also reverse a current hormone imbalance affecting your overall health.

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Nutritional and Supplemental Treatment for Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a Painful Inflammation of Your Pancreas That May Require Nutritional and Supplemental Therapy

Pancreatitis is inflammation of your pancreas that happens when digestive enzymes get trapped in the pancreas. Taking supplements and eating a pancreas-healthy diet is the best way of avoiding pancreas problems.

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Nutritional and Supplemental Treatments for Cirrhosis

Treat Your Nutritional Deficiencies and Cirrhosis with Dietary Therapies.

When the liver is severely inflamed, scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue (cirrhosis). Cirrhosis commonly leads to malnutrition, which can cause symptoms like low blood sugar and muscle cramps. Nutritional and supplemental treatments can correct nutrient deficiencies, as well as treat other cirrhosis symptoms.

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Nutritional and Supplemental Treatments for Hepatitis

Manage Hepatitis Symptoms like Inflammation with Nutritional and Supplement Therapies

Hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by a virus, autoimmune response, medication, dietary toxin, illegal drug or alcohol abuse. Evidence-based, professionally managed nutritional and supplemental therapy may resolve this inflammation.

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Nutritional Counseling

A Complete Lifestyle Plan

It's often overlooked, but food plays a major role in your health and wellness. Making the correct choices on what to eat can improve your overall physical and mental fitness, and can even help mitigate certain illnesses.

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Nutritional Deficiency

Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies in B12, D & More

Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not absorb the necessary amount of nutrients it requires. Also known as malnutrition, nutritional deficiency can influence just about every system in your body, as well as your mental health. It may seem impossible, but many Americans suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to poor food choices

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Nutritional Healing

Nutritional Healing is More Than Just a Weight Loss Diet

Nutritional healing is a whole-body treatment that focuses on preventing and treating conditions, such as heart attacks and arthritis, with nutrition and a balanced diet. It accomplishes this goal through specific dietary changes and nutritional supplements. Results of nutritional healing can vary but may be seen within 4-6 weeks.

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Nutritional Support for Depression

Food as Medicine for Your Depression

Depression is overwhelming and can negatively affect your overall health - your mental wellbeing, after all, is largely responsible for powering your physical health. Naturally combat depressive symptoms by introducing healthy foods to optimize brain function and in turn positively influence your mood.

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Nuts for Heart Health

This Easy-To-Prepare Snack Could Support a Healthier Heart

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods that possess unsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive compounds such as L-arginine, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. As an inexpensive and easy-to-prepare food for our busy lifestyles, nuts can be the perfect snack to keep you full throughout the day while improving your heart and overall health.

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Obesity

Understand Weight Gain and Learn How to Lose It

Obesity is a major challenge for people from all walks of life. While this condition can sometimes seem insurmountable, we can help you overcome obesity and feel great about your weight.

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Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements

Essential Fatty Acids to Support Overall Health

Omega-3 fish oil supplements are generally sourced from areas where freshwater fish reside. Omega-3 fish oil supports cardiovascular health, and helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure range and proper cholesterol levels. It can also benefit other areas of health, including supporting the immune system and providing better circulation for enhanced cognitive health.

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Oncology

Comprehensive & Thoughtful Cancer Treatment

Oncology is the study of and treatment of tumors. Most people meet doctors who specialize in tumor diagnosis and management (oncologists) when they are being treated for cancer. Oncologists may help patients with non-cancerous tumors (benign), but the majority of the oncology field is focused on cancer treatment.

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Organ Reserve

Functional Medicine and Aging

Organ reserve is your body's ability to withstand stress or attack and still be able to return to a normal level of function. Organ reserve is considered a major factor in avoiding disease.

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Orthomolecular Medicine

Foods, Nutrients and Orthomolecular Medicine

Orthomolecular medicine is a branch of functional medicine. Orthomolecular medicine believes that treating many medical conditions should start with the cause-and not the symptoms.

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

A Hands-On Treatment to Diagnose, Prevent & Treat Illness

Osteopathic manipulation is a therapeutic, hands-on medical treatment which uses the hands to diagnose and treat illness. Manipulation involves stretching and applying pressure or resistance to your muscles and joints. When you have inexplicable pain and scans are not showing any abnormality, your osteopathic physician may be able to identify the problem with a hands-on exam.

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Osteopathic Medicine

Doctors Trained to Listen and Consider Your Whole Health

Osteopathy is a branch of the medical profession distinct from traditional medicine. It offers many of same benefits of its counterpart (prescription medicine, surgery and the use of technology to diagnose disease and evaluate injury) but adds hands-on diagnosis and treatment through a system of therapy known as Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

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Ovarian Cancer

Prevention & Treatment for Cancer of the Ovaries

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer for women. The average age for diagnosis is 63 years old. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are over 21,900 new cases diagnosed each year and 14,270 deaths.

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Overactive Bladder

Understand OAB Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a collection of symptoms that affect the bladder and urinary system. Overactive bladder can lead to embarrassment, frustration and difficulty with enjoying everyday life. In most cases, overactive bladder is treatable.

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Overflow Incontinence

Treat Overflow Incontinence and Stop Urine Leakage at its Source

Overflow incontinence - also known as chronic urinary retention - happens when the bladder doesn't completely empty when using the bathroom. Loss of bladder control is an important health problem known to affect a large number of women. If you have problems with overflow incontinence, it's important to speak with your doctor.

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Overweight

Understand the Health Risks of Excess Weight

Carrying too much body fat can increase your risk for a variety of health complications. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and many other conditions can be directly linked to being overweight.

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Oxidative Stress

Oxidation, Free Radicals and Antioxidants

There are a variety of health issues that can be influenced by oxidative stress. Because oxidation isn't limited to one body system or area, you may see the symptoms emerge in just about any part of the body.

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Pain Management

Mitigating Your Strife

In addition to physical manipulation, doctors have discovered advanced methods to combat chronic pain. Now more than ever, doctors have a greater understanding of the nervous system, the spinal cord, and how they interact with the brain. These studies have opened the door to a plethora of new pain management treatments.

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Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Menstrual Cramps, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis & More

Menstruation is an important part of the female reproductive system. That being said, some women experience immense pain during their monthly period. Often referred to as painful periods or menstrual cramps, these issues are medically known as dysmenorrhea.

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Paleo Diet

The Modern Caveman's Protein and Fiber-Based Cuisine

Known colloquially as the "caveman diet," the Paleo diet proposes the consumption of protein and fiber, eliminating dairy, wheat and grains. The philosophy behind this diet reflects our early ancestors' hunter-gatherer dispositions.

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Pancreatic Cancer

Find Hope for Those Living with Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a disease affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans. The pancreas is an organ which produces many vital hormones including insulin and glucagon. It is heavily involved in the digestive process. Pancreatic cancer is more common in those who suffer from obesity, diabetes, and pancreatitis.

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis Is a Painful Inflammation of Your Pancreas and Requires Immediate Medical Attention

Pancreatitis is inflammation of your pancreas that happens when your digestive enzymes get trapped inside your pancreas. While not immediately life-threatening, this condition is serious and usually requires a hospital stay. Chronic pancreatitis can result from several occurrences of acute pancreatitis and is typically caused by long-term alcohol use.

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Panic Disorder

See if Your Anxiety is Actually Panic Disorder

Panic and fear are primal reactions, deeply ingrained into human nature. Sometimes, however, this feeling of extreme panic-our fight-or-flight response-can become faulty. When this happens, you may experience panic attacks, anxiety attacks and life-altering terror from everyday occurrences. If this happens routinely, you may have panic disorder.

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Parkinson's Disease

Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis of Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder whose symptoms are often (but not always), revealed after age 50. The disease is characterized by tremors in the hands and limbs, and muscle stiffness. Common treatment options include antiviral medications and dopamine agonists. Physical activity is also a common supplement.

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Patellar Tendinitis Treatment

Knee Pain from Extended Sports Training Could Indicate Jumper's Knee

When problems arise with the structural alignment of the knees--whether it be from strain, irritation or injury--loss of mobility may ensue. A common cause of knee problems is patellar tendinitis (also known as "jumper's knee"), which refers to pain, weakness and swelling of the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone.

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Pediatrics

Vaccines, Healthcare and More for Kids & Teens

A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on the physical, behavioral, and mental health of babies, children, teens, and adolescents. They see children from birth up to the age of 21, so choosing the one that's right for you will make them an important part of your child's life and development.

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Treatment

Your Body's Inflammatory Response to Reproduction Infection

Infection of the upper female reproductive system--including the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries--is referred to as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Usually the result of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), most commonly chlamydia and gonorrhea, PID can lead to a number of health problems if left untreated, including fertility problems, as well as long-term pelvic pain.

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Strengthening the Pelvic Floor and Treating Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse refers to a medical condition that affects the reproductive organs of women. During pelvic organ prolapse, a certain pelvic organ - such as the bladder, uterus or small bowel - descends and starts to push against the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse can be very painful, but it is treatable.

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Pelvic Pain

Discomfort in Men and Women

When the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain begin to affect the way you function in your daily life, it is time to seek the help of a health care professional. Your doctor will most likely start with a physical exam to determine the exact area in your pelvis that the pain is originating from.

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Pemphigus Treatment

Pemphigus Causes Itchy Or Painful Blisters That Need Medical Attention

Pemphigus is a group of rare chronic skin disorders that causes sores and blisters on the skin or on the mucous membranes.

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Peptic (Stomach) Ulcer Treatment

Calm Your Upset Stomach with These Peptic Ulcer Treatments

Peptic (stomach) ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside of your esophagus, stomach wall or small intestine. They can cause intense pain, nausea and vomiting and, if not treated, these stomach ulcers can lead to serious infections. Thankfully, there are many medical treatments available to treat alleviate your painful symptoms.

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Performance Anxiety & Psychological Erectile Dysfunction

The Psychological Underpinnings of Erectile Dysfunction

Often viewed as a physical problem, causes of erectile dysfunction can be psychological too. In fact, apprehensions about one's inadequate sexual performance, relationship problems or underlying psychological conditions like depression can interfere with sexual function just as quickly as physical factors can constrict blood flow to the penis.

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Perimenopause

Hormonal Imbalance and Early Menopause

As women hit middle age, they become infertile and no longer menstruate. This is known as menopause. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause begins - it literally translates to "around menopause." Due to fluctuating hormones, perimenopause causes significant symptoms that can affect quality of life. Today, there are more treatments than ever to mitigate the side effects and symptoms of perimenopause.

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Peritonitis

Treating Peritonitis Immediately Can Prevent Complications Like Sepsis

Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, a layer of tissue that covers the inside of the abdomen. Usually caused by infections or injuries, common symptoms of peritonitis include abdominal pain and swelling, fever, and nausea. Peritonitis is a serious medical emergency that can be treated with antibiotics and surgery.

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Pet Allergies

Learn About the Symptoms and Treatments of Pet Allergies

Pet allergies are caused by allergic reactions to proteins found in the skin or bodily fluids of an animal. This is often triggered by exposure to pet dander. Symptoms of a pet allergy are often similar to those of hay fever, including having a runny nose, sneezing, or difficulty breathing.

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pH Manipulation Therapy

A Crucial Step in Integrative Cancer Treatment

pH manipulation therapy is an important part of integrative cancer therapy. When combined with other treatment modalities, such as low-dose metronomic chemotherapy, pH manipulation can help increase cancer cell death and attack the tumor.

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Photofacials

Healthy, Vibrant Skin

Your face is a big part of who you are. It provides your "first impression" to those you meet and conveys your emotions. Sagging, wrinkled or damaged skin can hurt your confidence and make your life difficult. Photofacials, which use high-powered light to rejuvenate your facial skin, can provide relief for those issues and many more.

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Physical Exams

Regular Health Checks

The key to preventing illness is to detect it early, but this knowledge is easy to neglect when we're feeling well. The problem is many conditions don't begin to show any symptoms until they've progressed to a dangerous point. That is why it's essential to visit a health care facility at least once a year for a physical examination.

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Pica Eating Disorder Syndrome Treatment

A Non-Nutritive Eating Disorder That Can Be Life-Threatening

Pica is an eating disorder involving the ingestion of unusual or dangerous objects or substances. Pica can be a side effect of certain mental or physical conditions, or can manifest without the presence of an underlying diagnosis. It most often presents in young children or individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

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Pityriasis Rosea Treatment

Relieve itchy Pityriasis rash on your arms, legs, and abdomen.

Pityriasis rosea is a skin condition that causes an itchy rash on your arms, legs, and abdomen. It typically affects children and young adults and lasts 6-9 weeks. It has no long-lasting effects and isn’t contagious, but pregnant women must seek medical care because pityriasis can cause severe pregnancy complications.

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Pixel Laser Resurfacing

Smooth and Rejuvenate Your Skin With Pixel Laser Skin Resurfacing!

Pixel laser skin resurfacing is a treatment that creates a grid of tiny wounds in the skin to stimulate the growth of healthy skin cells and the production of collagen. This therapy is relatively painless, has a short recovery time, and improvement in your complexion can be seen within a week.

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Poison Ivy

Treat Itchy, Red and Bothersome Rashes Caused by Poison Ivy

Nature can be cruel. Skin exposure to the poison ivy plant can cause itchy, red and painful rashes lasting for several weeks. The rash is a form of allergic contact dermatitis that for some may induce serious and dangerous reactions.

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Poison Oak

Poison Oak Exposure Can Cause Skin Itching, Burning, and Blisters

Poison oak is found in wooded areas of the western United States. It causes skin irritation, rash, and blisters when touched. While brief exposure doesn’t usually cause symptoms, extended exposure can cause serious effects, while inhaling poison oak smoke can be fatal.

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Poison Sumac

Poison Sumac Exposure Can Cause Allergic Itching, Burning, and Blisters

Poison sumac is found in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. Touching it causes skin irritation, itching, and a rash called dermatitis. While touching poison sumac briefly usually won’t cause dermatitis, extended exposure can cause a severe reaction requiring medical care. Treatment centers on reducing the allergic reaction and minimizing discomfort.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Male Hormones and the Female System

In addition to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, the ovaries produce small amounts of male hormones. In some instances, the ovaries produce larger quantities of these chemicals, leading to a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Polypeptide Treatment for Wound and Scar Healing

Cuts and burns may be easy to heal with polypeptide treatment. peptide treatment

Peptides stimulate blood vessel regeneration to heal your cuts and burns faster and more effectively. And since peptides are naturally occurring, polypeptide treatment produces no known side effects.

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Portion Control

Understand Healthy Portions for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The challenge of taking in fewer calories leaves many men and women wondering just how much they should be eating-and most people are taking in too much. This makes portion control a crucial part of any healthy eating or weight loss plan.

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Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome is a collection of symptoms that occur after concussion.

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a collection of symptoms that some people develop after they have suffered a concussion. PCS is a medical condition that persists for a period of time after a head injury has occurred, and this period of time can range from weeks to months.

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Post-Hysterectomy Menopause

Post-Surgical and Early Menopause

The cessation of the female monthly cycle, or menopause, typically occurs in women entering their late 40s or early 50s. Surgical menopause, which occurs after the removal of the ovaries, can occur in women of any age.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Could Your Brain be Hardwired for PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is most commonly associated with combat veterans. However anyone who experiences -or witnesses-a traumatic event can develop PTSD. New research has shed light on the neurobiological effect PTSD has on the brain and what this may mean for sufferers and treatment of this debilitating condition.

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Postnasal Drip

Clear Excess or Thick Mucus from the Throat & Nose

Post-nasal drip is a condition in which glands in the throat and nose produce excess or thicker mucus than what is necessary. It is often described as an accumulation of mucus in your throat or a sensation of mucus dripping from the back of your nose. Treatment works to clear the mucus and treat its underlying cause.

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Postpartum Depression

Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of PPD

Giving birth to a healthy child is meant to be a joyous occasion. For many mothers, however, the period after a child is born can become something else entirely. Postpartum depression is a legitimate medical condition that affects mothers worldwide.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Get Help with Posttraumatic Stress

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects men, women and children who have witnessed or been a part of a traumatic event. Posttraumatic stress disorder is most effectively treated if identified early. Talk therapy is one of the most effective methods of treatment.

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Preconception Medicine

Health Before Pregnancy

Taking care of yourself during and after pregnancy goes without saying, but one aspect of the birth process that is often overlooked involves taking care of yourself before trying to get pregnant. Focusing on your health before you conceive will not only lead to a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, but it might even improve your chances of getting pregnant in the first place.

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Pregnancy Massage

Learn the Emotional and Physical Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

This article explores how massage therapy can help pregnant women with relaxation, pain management, flexibility and range of motion, headaches, stress relief, muscle spasms, leg edema, fatigue, backaches, leg cramps, as well as pregnancy massage therapy techniques, and which pregnant women may not be good candidates for pregnancy massage therapy.

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Premature Ejaculation

Put an End to Your Premature Ejaculation Today

While perhaps less frustrating than complete erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation is still an aggravating, embarrassing problem that effects the lives and relationships of countless men. But treatments do exist, your ED could with just a doctor's appointment.

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Extension of PMS Symptoms

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe extension of the symptoms that occur during premenstrual syndrome (PMS). About 2% to 10% of menstruating women experience PMDD.

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Menstrual Cycle Help

Your physician can help you determine if the conditions you're suffering from are the result of premenstrual syndrome, and can recommend lifestyle changes and medications that can lessen the effects of your symptoms.

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Preventative Medicine Clinic

A Healthy Body and Mind

The best way to treat an illness is to prevent it from occurring. Preventative medicine is an important aspect of anti-aging medicine, where physicians focus on optimizing health, reversing the aging process, and preventing the body from going into a disease state.

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Preventive Medicine

A Healthy Body and Mind

The best way to treat an illness is to prevent it from occurring. Preventive medicine is an important aspect of anti-aging medicine, where physicians focus on optimizing health, reversing the aging process, and preventing the body from going into a disease state.

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Priapism

Eliminate Your Prolonged, Painful Erection

Priapism is characterized by a prolonged, often painful erection (not due to sexual stimulation) that lasts for longer than four hours. Considered a serious medical condition, untreated priapism can lead to irreversible damage to the penis and permanent erectile dysfunction. Prompt treatment is available to preserve your sexual function.

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Primary Care

Comprehensive Health Care

A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care provider who sees people that have common medical problems. The main goal of primary care is to deliver a comprehensive range of preventive and curative care over a period of time. This type of treatment encompasses nearly every medical specialty.

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Primary Care Physician

Defining the role of the primary care physician in practice.

The Primary Care Physician is an umbrella term under which there are actually five different options for doctors. They are pediatricians, family practice physicians, internal medicine physicians, general practice physicians, and general practice physicians who are also doctors of osteopathy. This article identifies how to choose your primary care physician.

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Primary Immunodeficiency

Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), root of constant, long lasting, severe illnesses.

Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) is a blanket term covering a wide variety of immune system and autoimmune conditions, over 200 in fact. These are conditions that affect the ability of your immune system to defend your body against viral attack, leading to increased illnesses, infections and a host of other issues.

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Probiotic Supplements

Supplement Your Health with the Benefits of Probiotics

Probiotics seem to be a trend in healthy living that everyone's heard of, but few know what they do. Probiotics are tiny microorganisms said to provide health benefits when ingested. The use of probiotics was first conceptualized in the early 1900's, but not popularized until the 80's.

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Progesterone Level Testing

Progesterone Testing Is the First Step toward Treating Hormonal Imbalances

The female sex hormone progesterone is produced mainly in the ovaries following ovation each month. Imbalances can cause unwanted symptoms like infertility, mood changes, and irregular periods. Getting a progesterone level test is the first step toward diagnosing and relieving symptoms of unbalanced hormone levels.

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Prostate Cancer

Understand Signs & Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer may be asymptomatic in its early stages, meaning that it causes no symptoms at all. After the cancer has advanced, symptoms begin to appear. Treatment will vary depending on how advanced the prostate cancer is.

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Prostatitis Treatment

Prostatitis Is Prostate Inflammation Causing Painful Urination and Groin Pain

The prostate is a male gland that produces fluid to help transport sperm through the urethra. Abdominal and groin pain, frequent or bloody urination, and a fever with body aches may be signs of prostate inflammation or prostatitis. There are many ways to diagnose and treat prostatitis and avoid severe complications.

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Protein-Sparing Modified Fast

The protein-sparing modified fast is designed for rapid weight loss.

Protein-sparing modified fast programs involve eating a very limited amount of fat and carbohydrates while still consuming a reasonable amount of protein. The goal behind PSMF is to create as large of a daily calorie deficit as possible while also preventing lean muscle breakdown.

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Psoriasis

Causes, Risk Factors, Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects many people worldwide. Those suffering from psoriasis experience a rapid build-up of cells on the surface of the skin. This leads the skin to have a thick, "scaly" appearance. This skin is typically itchy, painful and unsightly. Psoriasis is one of the most commonly treated dermatological conditions.

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Rectocele

Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Rectocele

A rectocele is a bulging of the wall of rectum (the lower segment of the intestine) into the wall of the vagina. Rectoceles are usually the result of thinning or weakening of the muscle that separates the two and weakening pelvic floor muscles.

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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Treatment & Help for Recurrent Miscarriage

Dealing with pregnancy loss, frequently known as a miscarriage, is one of the most difficult things for any woman to go through. This difficulty is magnified when it comes to recurrent pregnancy loss, where multiple miscarriages have occurred consecutively. Recurrent pregnancy loss may be treatable, depending on the source of the condition.

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Regenerative Medicine

An Emerging Field of Medicine that Uses Human Cells to Regenerate Tissue

The quickly expanding field of regenerative medicine uses human cells, proteins and genes to grow or regenerate damaged tissue and organs. Because the focus is on using a patient's own cells, these therapies could eliminate the need for using donated tissue or organs, do not require immunosuppression of patients for transplant and vastly decrease rejection rates.

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Reproductive Endocrinology

Understand Infertility Treatments and Diagnosis

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, sometimes called REI, is a medical subspecialty that focuses on reproductive medicine. People who specialize in this type of medicine are most often known as reproductive endocrinologists. Reproductive endocrinologists provide infertility treatments, among many other services.

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Restylane Defyne Injections

Restylane Defyne Injections Are Non-Surgical and Non-Invasive

As you age, your skin changes, and natural wrinkles, lines and folds can become more prominent. Restylane Defyne is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler gel that is used to treat deep skin folds and wrinkles on the face. These injections can smooth out your skin and make you look younger.

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Restylane Lyft Dermal Filler

Restore Volume to Your Cheeks

Formerly known as Perlane, Restylane® Lyft is an FDA-approved cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles, and for the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies such as volume loss in the cheeks. Restylane® Lyft can dramatically alter your appearance to restore a youthful look!

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Restylane Refyne Injections

Refyne Injections Can Be Administered to Suit Your Desired Needs.

Restylane Refyne is a dermal filler gel created from hyaluronic acid and lidocaine that can be injected under the facial skin to remove or reduce wrinkles and lines, restoring your face to a more natural, softer and smoother appearance. The procedure takes less than an hour, and results can last up to 12 months.

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Reticular Vein

Reticular Veins; the Blue Unsightly Cousin of Varicose Veins.

Embarrassing leg veins have long been attributed to varicose veins or spider veins, but the lesser known of the group-reticular veins-may be to blame for those blood carrying blue lines ruining your bathing suit season. Here's how to treat them.

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Retinoblastoma

A Pediatric Cancer of the Retina

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer that begins in the retina and can occur in one or both eyes. The cancer involves tumors that grow in your eye's retinal cell layer. Early diagnosis is critical for survival and for retaining your vision.

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Retinoid & Retinol Skin Care

Topical Vitamin A to Revolutionize Skin Health & Appearance

Retinol and retinoids derived from vitamin A can boost collagen production, thicken skin, unclog pores, fight acne, fade discoloration and give skin a smoother appearance. Originally used by dermatologists to treat acne 50 years ago, retinoids and retinol later became skin care superstars used for everything from warts and psoriasis to aging skin and brown spots.

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Retrograde Ejaculation

A Dry Orgasm Could Inhibit Male Fertility

Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen is forced back into the bladder rather than expelled through the penis during orgasm, causing you to ejaculate little to no semen. Males with diabetic nerve damage are at highest risk for retrograde ejaculation, but it can also occur as a side effect of certain medications or due to prostate or bladder surgery.

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Rheumatic Fever Treatment

A Dangerous Inflammatory Disease Resulting from Strep Throat Complications

Rheumatic fever is a relatively serious inflammatory disease which can result due to complications from throat or scarlet fever. Most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, rheumatic fever can cause irreversible damage to the heart, and increase the chance of stroke or death, if left untreated.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

An Autoimmune Disease That Causes the Painful Swelling of Joints

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune system disease that typically affects multiple, symmetrical joints in the body with painful swelling. While not curable, there are ways to manage the pain. In cases of chronic inflammation, RA can cause permanent joint damage and deformity.

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Ringworm Treatment

A Common Fungal Infection Causing an Itchy, Red Rash

Contrary to its troubling name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. Rather, ringworm is a common fungal skin infection known medically as tinea or dermatophytosis which can impact the skin, hair and nails of both animals and humans. Treatment of ringworm focuses on eliminating fungi through topical or oral medication.

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Rosacea

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Rosacea

There are many conditions that affect the skin. One of the most common of these conditions is rosacea, which affects many people worldwide. Rosacea is a very visible skin condition, and as such can be very damaging to your self-confidence.

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Running for Weight Loss

Cardio for Burning Calories & Losing Weight

Running and weight loss go hand-in-hand, but it's important to pace yourself. Experts say you will need to run more slowly and for longer-at least thirty minutes-and at least three to four times a week to see any real benefit from running.

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Saliva Test for Cortisol and DHEAS Levels

Saliva test to identify cortisol and DHEAS imbalances

This article explores saliva testing to identify a patient's cortisol-or stress hormone-levels and their DHEAS levels-or steroid hormones-made in your adrenal cortex. The decline of DHEAS is associated with the aging process. High levels of cortisol and low levels of DHEAS are associated with adrenal fatigue.

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Saliva Testing

Saliva Testing for Hormones, Diabetes and Allergies

Saliva testing allows doctors and other medical professionals to test your saliva (spit) for a variety of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. These results can guide a variety of treatments and tell your medical provider more about what's happening inside your body.

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Sarcopenia Treatment

Treat & Prevent Age-Related Loss of Muscle Mass

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging, most commonly affects sedentary or bedridden elderly patients. However, it can affect even those who remain healthy, fit and active. No longer accepted as a normal part of the aging process, sarcopenia instead is now considered a disease state that can be prevented and/or treated.

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Scabies

An Itchy Skin Condition Caused by Burrowing Mite

Scabies is a highly contagious infestation caused by mites that burrow into your skin to lay eggs, causing an itchy, red rash. If not treated, scabies can lead to skin sores and an infection. Medications, such as skin creams, can be used to kill the mite and relieve itching.

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Schizophrenia

Discover the New Classification System for Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a pervasive, life-altering mental disorder that presents with hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, cognitive disorders and movement issues. Those with schizophrenia can be mentally consumed by the illness. As one of the most severe mental illnesses, schizophrenia is controllable.

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Sciatica

Nerve Pain Treatment

The sciatica nerve begins in the lower spine, and extends down into the back of each leg. Some of its motor functions include moving the muscles behind your knees and in your lower legs. Sciatica symptoms can show up in a number of ways. Sufferers may experience pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling.

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Seasonal Allergies

Sneezing, Congestion, Runny Nose? Could be Seasonal Allergies.

Fall and spring are the time of the dreaded seasonal allergies (Hay Fever). If you're the lucky half of the population who experiences sneezing, congestion and a runny nose, seasonal may be to blame for your mucous filled fall and spring.

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Seasonal Allergy Testing

What's Causing Your Allergies?

Many people around the world suffer from seasonal allergies. This type of allergy stems from airborne substances or other issues associated with one particular season. Most people associate seasonal allergies with spring or fall, but they can occur in any part of the year.

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia

The Enlargement of Your Sebaceous Glands

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign medical condition which causes the increased production of oil (sebaceous) glands, leading to small bumps to form on the face, typically in clusters. Treatment options include various facial creams and cosmetic procedures which target the underlying cause of your enlarged sebaceous glands.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment

When Dandruff is a Symptom of an Underlying Skin Condition

Considered a chronic form of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis affects the areas of the body that are prone to oil-production (such as the face, the upper chest and the back), causing scaly patches and reddened skin. The condition is perhaps better known to affect the scalp, oftentimes resulting in stubborn dandruff.

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

The SARS Virus Is Rare but May Require a Hospital Stay

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a potentially life-threatening respiratory infection that originated in Asia and caused an outbreak in 2003. Symptoms include a dry cough. Though SARS can be treated with common flu remedies, you’ll likely be admitted to the hospital for extra care if your symptoms become severe.

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Sexual Dysfunction Treatment

Fight Back Against Your Lackluster Sex Life

Sexual dysfunction, which affects both men and women, broadly refers to any problem which occurs at any phase of the sexual response cycle to prevent the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity, which may be tied to both physical and psychological factors.

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Shellfish Allergy Treatment

Diagnose & Treat a Potentially Life-Threatening Shellfish Allergy

Shellfish allergy symptoms occur in response to ingesting--or sometimes just touching or even smelling--shellfish like shrimp, oysters, clams, crab and lobster. Proper diagnosis and patient education are critical because shellfish allergies can range from mild to life-threatening. Understanding which foods to avoid and preparing for accidental exposure is also essential.

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Shingles

Eliminate Your Painful Shingles Rash

Shingles, known as herpes zoster or chickenpox reactivation, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and leads to the development of a painful skin rash and fluid-filled blisters. Age and compromised immunity are the two major risk factors. Shingles treatment involves antivirals, which can shorten your recovery and alleviate painful symptoms.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

Treat Abnormal Blood Cells Causing You Pain

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become rigid, sticky, and crescent- or sickle-shaped. These misshaped red blood cells can become trapped in small blood vessels, slowing or even blocking blood flow and denying oxygen to parts of your body.

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Sinusitis

Learn More about the Symptoms and Treatment of Sinusitis

A sinus infection, or sinusitis, causes painful inflammation or swelling in the cavities surrounding your nasal passages. While sinusitis does not always require treatment, you should make an appointment with a healthcare professional if your symptoms, which can include pain, swelling, or post-nasal drip, last longer than seven days

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Skin Tag Removal

Remove Skin Tags & Skin Tabs with Cosmetic Surgery

Skin tags, also called skin tabs, are small pockets or flaps of excess skin that hang from the body. Unlike moles, which may be cancerous, skin tags are entirely harmless. They are, however, unsightly and can be painful if touched or snagged. Skin tag removal is a viable option to remove these uncomfortable skin flaps and restore your appearance.

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SkinTyte Infrared Light Treatment by Sciton

The Path to Youthful Skin

Looking younger doesn't have to be painful. A new you can come easily with Sciton SkinTyte infrared light treatments. A far cry from liposuction, SkinTyte is a non-invasive procedure that fights back against aging and provides a youthful look.

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Sleep Apnea

CPAP, Surgery and Other Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts many times over the course of a night. Sleep apnea can lead to many major health problems, and in some cases, fatality. In many cases, the person suffering from sleep apnea does not notice symptoms; instead they appear to a partner or as a part of sleep study.

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Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth may be Responsible for Your Digestive Troubles

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which abnormal amounts of bacteria are found in the small intestine. The small intestine manages the absorption of nutrients into the body and transfers waste into the colon. The abundance of bacteria in the small intestine can cause some serious symptoms.

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SmartLipo

Easy, Effective Fat Reduction

When there's two possible treatment options, and one is safer, less-invasive and more effective, that will be the treatment that patients choose. That's why SmartLipo is the best solution for fat reduction and body sculpting: It takes the liposuction process and improves on it in nearly every way.

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Find out if your Anxiety is Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition in which sufferers feel intense anxiety from social interaction. While many of us experience anxiety in job interviews or on first dates, those with SAD experience intense anxiety from common everyday occurrences, and at a level that causes significant emotional distress.

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Spasticity

Alleviate Chronic Muscle Pain & Spasms

Spasticity is a condition which causes continuous muscle contraction. It is characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms and body movements, tight or stiff muscles, and chronic pain. A side effect of many diseases, muscle spasticity can affect your ability to move and otherwise properly function unless treated with physical therapy, medicine, or surgery.

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Speed Up Metabolism

Speed Up Your Metabolism Safely

Metabolism is the complex process your body uses to change the food and drink you take in into energy. Most of the processes that make up your body's metabolism are natural and happening inside your body without any effort-they are not something you can control.

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Sports and School Physicals

Everything Your Child Needs for Education & Athletics

School and sports physicals are routine tests designed to ensure safety and prevent injury. These exams include a thorough medical history and a physical examination. During the physical exam, the physician will evaluate the patient's general health, current fitness level, risk of injury and overall physical well-being.

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Sports Injury Clinic

Sports-related foot injuries are treatable with podiatric care.

Sports-related foot injuries can happen to anyone - regardless of age or the level of activity. Injuries range from mildly annoying to more serious conditions that may require physical therapy or surgery. Podiatric care is a vital part in getting athletes back into competition as soon and as safely as possible.

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Sports Specific Nutritionist

Nutrition Plans for Athletes

Athletes can take nutritional supplements, but many overdo it in the hopes for achieving optimal performance. It is best to evaluate and modify your current diet with the help of a professional before taking nutritional supplements.

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Stages of Cancer

Understand Cancer in All of Its Stages

Cancer cells can reproduce and attack tissues throughout the body and can be hard to control. Cancer can be identified early or very late depending on where it is, what kind of symptoms it causes, and how soon you see your medical provider once you notice a problem.

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STD Testing

Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are viral or bacterial infections that can be passed through sexual intercourse or sexual contact. Some STDs can take ten years to show their symptoms, so if you have risk factors for an STD make sure to always use a condom and get STD testing.

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Stomach Cancer

Learn About the Symptoms and Treatment of Stomach Cancer Today

Stomach cancer is characterized by the spread of cancer cells in the stomach. While not as prevalent in the U.S., stomach cancer is much more common in other parts of the world. Certain lifestyle choices may increase the risk of stomach cancer, such as smoking or high-salt diets.

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Strep Throat Treatment

The Bacterial Infection Causing Your Scratchy Throat

Strep throat is a bacterial infection causing a scratchy sore throat. Most commonly affecting children between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat is highly contagious and should be treated promptly so as not to allow symptoms to worsen or cause more serious complications. Treatment involves an antibiotic to fight the spread of the infection.

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Stress Management

Keep Your Tension Low

While stress itself is not a medical condition, it can have a very real effect on our health. Excessive anxiety can lead to a range of ailments including heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. It can affect sleep and eating habits, leading to weight gain or a general "burnt-out" feeling.

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Stroke

Understand, Prevent and Identify Strokes

A stroke occurs either when blood flow to the brain is cut off, or when artery bursts and blood enters the brain tissue (brain hemorrhage). As the cells die, certain areas of the body will stop working properly. Strokes can cause serious brain damage if not handled immediately by emergency medical personnel.

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Sugar Addiction

Control Your Sugar Cravings; Don't Let Them Control You

Some studies show that consuming large amounts of sugar can result in an addiction-like response in the brain. Lack of control when it comes to sugary snacks may not seem serious, but sugar addiction has been linked to diabetes. Breaking your sugar addiction could help restore your overall health.

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Sun Damaged Skin

Prevention & Treatment for Sun Overexposure

The sun is a big part of our lives. Whether or not you live in a warm climate, chances are that you spend a large portion of your time exposed to the sun's UV rays. While some amount of sun exposure is healthy, too much can lead to sun damaged skin.

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Sun Poisoning

Sun Poisoning Is Extreme Sunburn That Requires Medical Attention

Despite its name, sun poisoning isn’t actual poisoning—it’s extreme sunburn. Overexposure to the sun can cause severe symptoms like blistered skin, fever, nausea, dizziness, and dehydration. While you can usually treat sunburn at home, extreme burns may require emergency medical attention.

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Sunscreen Allergies

Learn How to Detect and Treat Symptoms of Sunscreen Allergies

Sunscreen allergies are a form of contact dermatitis which can occur anywhere sunscreen is applied. Sunscreen may trigger symptoms of dermatitis, eczema, and angioedema. Sunscreen allergies are classified as a type of photo-contact dermatitis as symptoms commonly form on areas of the body which are exposed to the sun.

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Supplements & Nutraceuticals for Cancer

Nutrition, Diet & Integrative Cancer Care

Supplements and nutraceuticals have been found to be effective in slowing the growth of cancer in human clinical trials. This is why they are an important part of integrative cancer therapy, which combines many treatment modalities to develop a personalized and comprehensive oncology treatment plan.

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Supportive Care for Cancer

Revitalize Your Weakened Immune System During Cancer Treatment

Cancer and cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can deplete your immune system and diminish its fighting abilities. Complementary cancer therapies including dietary supplements, IV therapy and healthy eating habits can help support the immune system and reduce the severity of side effects from chemotherapy.

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Survivorship

Life After Cancer

Cancer is unique to almost any other illness in the fact that even after it has been eliminated from your body, it could still take months or years to feel like yourself again. The treatment can be as rigorous as the disease, with procedures that would test the physical endurance of an Olympic athlete. Your doctors take these issues to heart, which is why treatment and recovery plans are designed to strengthen your body and spirit for the road ahead.

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Tapeworm Treatment

Tapeworm Infection Can Cause Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, or Organ Complications

Tapeworms are small worms that contaminate food, soil, and water. Infections occur when people consume food or interact with animals contaminated by larvae or eggs. While most infections cause mild or no symptoms, tape worm infection can be serious or even fatal. A variety of treatments are used eliminate tapeworms, but in extreme cases surgery may be required.

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Tattoo Removal

Laser Tattoo Removal for Tattoos both Large & Small

Tattoos are a growing part of popular culture and becoming increasingly prevalent with every year. Regardless, many people experience a deep feeling of regret after receiving a tattoo. Thankfully, tattoo removal is an extremely viable treatment.

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Telemedicine

Telemedicine allows doctors and patients to communicate health care information via technology.

Telemedicine, also referred to as telehealth, allows doctors to use electronic communications to review a patient's condition and prescribe treatment without the patient having to visit a doctor's office. Patients can use two-way video, smartphones, and other technologies to transmit health information to the doctor.

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Telomere Testing

Biological Age vs. Chronological Age

A telomere test is a simple blood screening to help you and your doctor understand how your body is aging. This information can be vital in anticipating and treating conditions that arise as we get older.

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Telomeres

Extend Life Expectancy and Reverse Cellular Aging

Telomeres are tiny segments of your DNA at the end of a chromosome protecting the end of the chromosome from deterioration. The cells that make up our bodies are constantly dividing and replicating to keep bodies running with new, healthy cells. Cell division is crucial for making blood, bones and skin.

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Testicular Cancer

Men's Health & Oncology Treatment

Testicular cancer is an abnormal change in the cells of a man's testicles. Most cases of testicular cancer are found by the patient. Sometimes they are identified if a medical provider checks the testicles during a physical. Any changes in the size, shape or feeling in one or both testicles should be reported to your doctor.

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Testosterone Level Testing

Hormone Testing Can Diagnose Conditions Caused by Testosterone Imbalances

Testosterone is a sex hormone that regulates puberty, fertility, and sex drive (libido). Unbalanced levels of testosterone can cause low libido and irregular periods, emotional instability, and many other symptoms. Testosterone levels can be measured to determine whether treatment is necessary.

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Text Neck

Eliminate Pain & Headaches Caused by Your Poor Posture

Text neck is the term used to describe an overuse syndrome or repetitive stress injury that develops due to improper posture from bending your neck forward to view your phone. Fortunately, there are many habits you can develop to avoid straining your neck when you text, as well as options to relieve your pain once text neck begins to impact your life.

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The Candida Diet

Use Nutrition to Restore Healthy Candida Levels

Under normal circumstances, candida lives in harmony with other microbes in the GI tract, helping to digest food and absorb nutrients. If candida overgrows, and is out of balance with other gut microbes, it can lead to candidiasis, causing many negative health effects. Fortunately, you can take control of candida growth through your nutrition.

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The DASH Diet Plan

Lower Blood Pressure & Lose Weight Using the DASH Diet Plan

The DASH diet is a plant-focused eating plan which incorporates fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, whole grains and heart-healthy fats. It is designed to prevent and treat hypertension, focusing on lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and can help you to lose weight and lower your risk of many deadly diseases.

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The Well Woman Exam

Overall Wellness for Women

A well woman exam is a thorough evaluation of the pelvis and breasts, as well as any area related to a woman's overall wellness. After the initial consultation, the physician will perform a physical examination - including a breast and pelvic exam.

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Thermography

Early Detection through Infrared Light

Early detection is the greatest hope in fighting breast cancer, but no matter how advanced detection equipment has become, no test is perfect. That is why your doctor may recommend supplementing traditional mammogram screenings with thermography.

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Throat Cancer

Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Cancer Treatment

Throat cancer affects the hollow tube that starts behind the nose and ends at the voice box in the neck. This tube is known as the pharynx. Throat cancer can appear in the upper, middle, or lower end of this tube and sometimes cancers of the voice box are considered throat cancers.

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Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid Cancer Support and Help

Thyroid cancer starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is found on the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. This gland isn't something you can usually feel, and it's shaped a little bit like a butterfly with tissue that wraps around either side of your trachea.

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Imbalance

Understand this Crucial Hormone

Your endocrine system generates a multitude of hormones that serve crucial functions in your body. One of the most important is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Created in the pituitary gland, TSH is a precursor hormone. This means TSH is essential for the thyroid gland to release its hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

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Tonsillitis Treatment

Your Child's Sore Throat May Be More Serious Than You Thought

Tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation) is a condition characterized by swollen tonsils with white or yellow patches, difficult and painful swallowing, sore throat and fever. Common causes include viral or bacterial infections, with children being the most prone to infection. In more severe cases, antibiotics or even surgical intervention may be necessary.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Achieve Balance with Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology & More

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), frequently referred to as oriental medicine, is a branch of medical treatment that has its roots in centuries of Chinese culture. A form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), traditional Chinese medicine encompasses a variety of treatments designed to help patients by using methods with a rich cultural history.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Understanding the Traumatic Effect of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is beyond a normal injury. Because the brain not only controls the body, but is responsible for "who we are" as a person - personality, likes, dislikes and what we feel, a traumatic injury of the brain can claim everything about us.

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Treatment for Child Behavioral Problems

The Top 5 Mental Health Issues in Children (and Adolescents)

Mental illness and associated behavioral issues are shockingly common among children; the Surgeon General estimates that 20% of children have a mental illness. However with so many conditions out there how can you determine if your child has a serious mental health problem, or is just a "kid being a kid?"

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Trichomoniasis Treatment

A Common & Curable STD that May Have No Symptoms

While millions of people suffer from trichomoniasis or "trich," a parasitic infection by a protozoan parasite known as Trichomonas vaginalis, over 70 percent of sufferers experience no symptoms. More common among women, especially older women, untreated trichomoniasis can cause pregnancy complications and increase the likelihood of developing other, more serious STDs, including HIV.

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Ulcer Treatment & Symptoms

The Dangers Of Ulcers

Ulcers are sores which can develop in the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract overpowers the mucous layer of the tract to break down its inner lining, often leaving painful, bleeding sores. The disease is characterized by stomach pain, vomiting, and weight loss.

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Ulcerative Colitis

Extensive Digestive Health Treatment & Support

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one branch of several types of digestive disorders known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine and causes the lining to become inflamed and irritated-creating ulcers that produce mucus, pus and persistent diarrhea.

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Ultrasound

Advanced Diagnostics and Medical Imaging

Ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a painless, radiation-free way for doctors to view organs and soft tissues. It is most often associated with monitoring fetal development, but ultrasound is also a very effective diagnostic tool.

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Ultrasound Weight Loss

Make the Sound Decision on Ultrasound Weight Loss Treatment

The use of ultrasound technology for weight loss has gained increasing popularity over the years. It is a noninvasive nonsurgical alternative to weight loss treatment. The procedure is believed to be particularly effective in attacking hard-to-burn pockets of fat throughout the body. The ultrasound procedure typically lasts an hour.

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Understanding HIV/AIDS

Understanding the Treatment and History of HIV/AIDS

HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". Early flu-like symptoms (often classified as "acute HIV") typically develop within the first two months of infection. Symptoms may last for a few weeks. The next stage of development is called "chronic HIV" and can persist for over a decade if left untreated.

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Upset Stomach

Remedies to Settle an Upset Stomach

Saying that you have an upset stomach is a common way to describe indigestion, but the term doctors use to describe indigestion is known as dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is a functional disease that affects about 20% of Americans and can occur in any of the organs, muscles, or nerves comprising the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and small intestine). Dyspepsia is a chronic condition that can be controlled with the help of a doctor.

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Urge Incontinence

Fight Urge Incontinence and Stop Leakage

Urge incontinence - otherwise known as overactive bladder or spastic bladder - is a condition that causes an involuntary loss of urine. In most cases, the reason urge incontinence develops is not known. In such cases, the condition is called overactive bladder syndrome. Urinary incontinence is not something that occurs normally with age.

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Urinalysis

Urine Testing for Kidney Disorder & More

A urinalysis is a simple test that helps medical providers identify infection, irritation or other illnesses through compounds or components of your urine. If your provider is looking for a specific compound, the urine may be sent to a lab for testing. More general tests can be completed in the office in just a few minutes.

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Urinary Incontinence

Don't let Urinary Incontinence Control You

Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult. There are many reasons you may be suffering from an over-active bladder (OAB).

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Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Return to Normal Life

Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult. There are many reasons you may be suffering from an over-active bladder (OAB).

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Urinary Retention

Treatment Is Available for Acute and Chronic Urinary Retention

Urinary retention is the inability to fully empty the bladder, and can be caused by prostate infection, kidney stones, and other health problems. Acute urinary retention should be treated immediately with catheterization. Depending on its cause, chronic urinary retention can be lifelong but manageable.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment

Restore Harmony to Your Urinary Tract

Urinary tract infections are infections of any part of the urinary system--kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra--though the lower urinary tract is usually affected. Women are the most common victims of urinary tract infections (UTIs), though men as well as individuals of any age may be impacted.

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Uterine Cancer

Causes & Treatment for Endometrial Cancer

Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, is the fourth most common cancer overall and the seventh most common cancer for women. There isn't a standard screening test to monitor for uterine cancer, but regular gynecological exams can make a difference. Uterine cancer has a good 5-year survival rate if it's caught early.

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Uterine Fibroids

Subserosal, Intramural and Submucosal Uterine Growths

Uterine fibroids is the medical term for tumorous growths that occur in a woman's uterus. These tumors, while not typically cancerous or fatal, can cause a number of uncomfortable and painful side effects. Fibroids are also referred to as leiomyoma or simply myoma.

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Vaginal Prolapse

Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginal Prolapse

Vaginal prolapse is a condition that occurs when the muscles of the vagina can weaken and begin to sag or droop as support structures that hold it in place begin to weaken. Many women who experience a vaginal prolapse report feeling a sensation that something is "dragging" or "out of place" in the vagina.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatments

The Disruption and Overgrowth of Candida Yeast

A vaginal yeast infection, or genital candidiasis, affects 3 out of every 4 women. It is caused when candida yeasts experience sudden overgrowth and cause intense itching, burning and a thick whitish discharge in the mucous membranes of your vagina. Vaginal yeast infection symptoms can mimic more severe infections and require proper diagnosis.

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Vaginismus

Understand Painful Vaginal Tightness & Dyspareunia

Vaginismus, sometimes known as vaginism, is a medical condition in which a woman's vagina seizes up or cramps when attempting sexual intercourse. This problem can also occur when attempting to insert a tampon. Vaginismus can lead to the condition known as dyspareunia, or "painful sex."

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Vaginitis Treatment

Eliminate Vaginal Inflammation That's Causing You Discomfort

Vaginitis is a common condition afflicting women predominantly in their reproductive years which triggers vaginal inflammation. It can be caused by both noninfectious and infectious sources, and creates vaginal itching and pain. Fortunately, treatment exists which can eliminate vaginitis and restore healthy function to your vagina.

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Vaginoplasty

Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery

Women often turn vaginoplasty to reverse the effects of aging, childbirth and gravity - which causes a reduction in natural tightness. There different forms vaginoplasty, though one of the most common types of vaginoplasty is the labiaplasty procedure, in which the labia major or labia minor is altered through surgery.

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Varicose Veins

Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Unsightly Veins

Veins have in important function in your body: they carry blood throughout your system. When veins become contorted or stop carrying blood properly, this is the condition known as varicose veins. Varicose veins aren't just unsightly; they may cause pain and health complications as well.

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Vasculitis Treatment

The Cardiovascular Condition Vasculitis Requires Corticosteroid, Steroid-sparing, and Biological Medications

Vasculitis is a potentially serious inflammation that causes narrowing, scarring, or weakening of blood vessels, resulting in low blood flow that can damage your tissues and organs. Since the symptoms are similar to other conditions, getting medical attention is vital to avoiding serious health risks like kidney and vision issues.

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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Treat the Abnormal Flow of Urine from the Bladder to the Kidneys

In a functioning urinary tract, urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder where it is stored until it is released through the urethra. When a condition known as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs, urine refluxes from the bladder to the kidneys, causing frequent urinary tract infections.

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Vitamin B Complex Injections

Replenish Your System with Vitamin B Complex Injections

Vitamin B complex is a grouping of all B vitamins. The vitamins in vitamin B complex are essential for growth, development, and a variety of other bodily functions. B complex injections are perfect for people with dietary restrictions, for those who have had trouble losing weight, or for anyone experiencing digestion issues.

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Restore Your Body's Natural Levels

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to depression, paranoia and delusions, memory loss, incontinence, loss of taste and smell and more. The body needs B12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA and carry out other functions. Vitamin B12 is not produced by the body, it only consumed in animal products.

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Vitamin B12 Injections

Keep the Body's Nerves & Blood Cells Healthy

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient that keeps the body's nerves and blood cells healthy. B12 shots are prescribed when patients exhibit symptoms of fatigue, depression and poor memory. These injections are delivered directly to the bloodstream and typically contain 500 times more vitamin B12 than the recommended daily dose.

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Vitamin C Deficiency Treatment

Optimize Ascorbic Acid Levels to Optimize Immune Function

Your body relies on an essential nutrient, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), to grow and repair tissues and produce collagen. When you become deficient in vitamin C, a number of health problems may follow. Known colloquially as scurvy, severe vitamin C deficiency derives from a dearth of vitamin C in the diet.

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Vitamin C Supplements

Restore Immune Function with Vitamin C Supplements

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient that helps in the growth and repair of tissues in your body and in making collagen. When deficient, a number of health complications ensue. Vitamin C supplements offer you a way to restore balance to the level of ascorbic acid in your body when dietary intervention does not suffice.

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Vitamin D Deficiency

Avoiding Rickets through Treatment

Vitamin D helps boost bone and muscle growth - vitamin D deficiency has been linked to health conditions including prostate cancer and a number of other illnesses. If you are vitamin D deficient, your physician may recommend a combination of diet changes and supplements to bring levels back to normal.

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Vitiligo Treatment

The Root Cause of Your Skin's Depigmentation

The color of your hair, skin and eyes is usually determined by a group of natural pigments called melanin. When the cells involved in producing these pigments die or stop functioning, vitiligo--a disease in which blotches of skin lose their color--may follow.

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Walking for Weight Loss

Burn Calories & Fat Without Stressing Your Joints

Developing a nutrition and fitness regime that includes walking can help you lose weight and keep it off permanently. Walking is easy on the joints, and you can do it anywhere, at your own pace, with no special gym or equipment required.

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Warts

Eliminate Unsightly Skin Growths Caused by HPV

Warts are benign overgrowths of skin tissue caused by various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These small bumps are rough to the touch but normally cause no pain or itch. The HPV virus that causes warts is contagious, and warts can spread to others if a person comes into contact with a wart, which is why seeking wart treatment is vital.

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Weight Gain

Lose Weight Now

Weight gain can sometimes happen for no apparent reason, even to seemingly healthy adults who maintain regular exercise. There are a number of weight gain causes that contribute to this increase including stress, poor sleep, aging and pregnancy. The most effective weight gain treatment is a medical weight loss program.

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Weight Loss Clinic

Lose Weight With the Help of a Weight Loss Expert

Diet and exercise just not cutting it? It might be time for a visit to a weight loss clinic. Weight loss clinics employ healthcare professionals dedicated to helping you reach your target weight safely, providing such services as nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants and diet and exercise programs.

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Weight Loss Motivation

The Secrets of Healthy Weight Loss & Fitness

Staying motivated to lose weight can be difficult thanks to daily temptations and busy schedules. If you are struggle with weight loss motivation, there are plenty of options to help. Personal motivation can be improved by focusing on the good, setting goals and rewarding yourself are all very helpful.

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Weight Loss Plateau Solutions

Break Through to a New, Healthy You

Patients often reach their weight loss plateau after long periods of eating right and exercising. Weight loss plateau is a normal part of losing weight, though it can be frustrating. To lose more weight patients will often have to decrease calories, increase activity and change your habits.

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Well Child Exams

Keep Your Kid Healthy & Happy With a Well Child Exam

Well child exams are designed to monitor your child's health as well as their growth both physically and mentally. This procedures includes a complete physical exam where the physician will check the child's grown and development in order to find or prevent problems.

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Wellness Clinic

A Vital Part of Any Medical Practice

A wellness clinic is a vital part of any medical practice that is devoted healthy living and prevention of illness and disease. The services a wellness clinic offers are designed to promote better health through physical, psychological or spiritual therapies.

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Wellness Evaluations

Unlock Ultimate Health and Vitality

Wellness evaluations are performed to monitor your current health status and prevent future illness from occurring. These thorough health exams include a consultation, physical exam, health screening and updating immunizations. There are a number of wellness screenings that should also be performed, depending on your age and gender.

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White Tongue Treatment

White Coated Tongue Can Be a Sign of Serious Illness

A white coated tongue is usually harmless, but it can be a symptom of something more serious, like tongue cancer, oral lichen planus, oral thrush, or syphilis. Getting medical attention is advised to diagnose or rule out any medical conditions giving your tongue a sticky white coating.

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Whole Body Thermography

Infrared Imaging for Pain, Inflammation and More

Whole body thermography is a type is a type of preventative scan that tests for a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer. This imaging system scans the surface of the skin and checks for abnormalities. Infrared imaging creates a map of the whole body and is totally pain-free.

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Wilson's Temperature Syndrome

T3, Low Body Temperature and Your Health

Wilson's temperature syndrome is a condition believed to be a mild form of thyroid hormone deficiency that responds to treatment with targeted thyroid supplements. Patients who suffer from this condition may notice low body temperature, chronic pain/fatigue, migraines and hair loss.

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Wrinkles Treatment

Defeat Fine Lines, Wrinkles and Other Signs of Aging

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but they can damage confidence and self-esteem nonetheless. Skin naturally sags, stretches and changes with age. But wrinkles, especially in people who are not elderly, can be unsightly, and many people choose to seek wrinkle treatment.

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Xerosis Cutis

Chronically Dry, Irritated, Scaly Skin Can Cause Pain and Itching

Xerosis cutis is abnormally dry skin. While different from conditions like psoriasis and eczema, this condition can be painful. It’s usually treated at home with diet and lifestyle changes. Your healthcare provider can diagnose or rule out other possible underlying conditions.

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Zerona Fat Reduction

Non-Surgical, Pain-Free Laser Fat Reduction

Zerona is a form of non-invasive fat reduction that contains no surgery and is non-invasive. The Zerona laser is used to treat a number of conditions from fat reduction to pain management. Zerona is FDA-approved for the reduction of the circumference of the hips, waist and thighs.

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Zinc Deficiency Treatment

Revitalize the Immune System with Zinc

While often considered a global issue, particularly in developing countries, a zinc deficiency can create troubling health conditions, even when the deficiency is considered mild. To combat a zinc deficiency, meet with your healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms and recommend effective treatment like zinc supplements and dietary changes.

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