2016

Egg Donation: Some Of Your Questions Answered About This Gift Of Life

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Egg donation is a gift that you can give to an infertile couple that may enable them to eventually have a child. While sperm donation has long been used in fertility treatments, egg donation has been somewhat slower to become popular—likely because of the fact that the procedure to harvest the eggs is invasive. If you're a young, healthy woman who wants to make a big difference in someone's life, read more to learn about egg donation.

19 December 2016

2 Reasons To Get A Lift Chair For Your Elderly Loved One

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If you have an elderly loved one that is looking for a comfortable place to sit that offers several other added benefits as well, you should consider purchasing a lift chair for them. This article will discuss 2 reasons why.  Helps Them To Get In And Out Of The Chair With Ease While a traditional recliner is excellent for most people to sit in and relax, they can be incredibly difficult for an elderly person to get in and out of.

8 December 2016

Tips For Modifying Or Removing Existing Tattoos

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Many people have existing tattoos they regret, whether it is the name of a former partner or a cartoon character they have outgrown, or visible tattoos may limit their employment opportunities. Fortunately, there are several ways to modify or remove tattoos and start over. Consider A Cover-Up The easiest and often least expensive method is to modify your existing tattoo. It is typically easier to modify your tattoo if it is not large and does not have intricate artwork.

30 November 2016

Can Depression Impact Your Unborn Child's Health?

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During pregnancy, some women experience depression that can not only be harmful to their own mental and physical health, but also impact their unborn children. It is important to take the symptoms of depression seriously and seek medical intervention. If you are pregnant and believe you are experiencing depression, here is what you need to know.  How Does Pregnancy Impact You and Your Baby's Health? Depression can impact your mental health by causing feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and sadness.

14 November 2016

5 Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism

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If your goal is to lose weight consistently, it is essential to get your metabolism running as quickly as possible. The faster your metabolism is, the more calories you will burn. The foods you eat and your daily habits can play a large part in how fast your metabolism runs. Here are five effective ways to speed up your metabolism. Do Not Forget to Eat Breakfast One of the most important ways to speed your metabolism is to eat a nutritious breakfast every day.

27 October 2016

Are You Elderly? How To Protect Your Eyes From Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affect 14 percent of white Americans that are 80 years of age or older. In comparison, AMD affects only 0.9 percent of blacks, Hispanics, and people that are other races. If you are 80 or older, no matter what race you are, there are things you can do to help protect your eyes from getting this disease, four of which are listed below. Always Wear Sunglasses

26 September 2016

Substance Abuse Treatment: 3 Tips For Alleviating Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms

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Prescription drugs are becoming just as big of a problem as street drugs. One of the most commonly abused prescription drugs is Oxycodone, with over 16 million Americans aged 12 and older abusing the drug and becoming addicted in 2012. Most of the time, this drug is first introduced by one's physician who prescribed the medication for legitimate pain relief purposes. However, it's easy to fall into the rabbit hole. If you're looking to become sober, getting Oxycodone abuse treatment can really help.

26 September 2016

Relive Your Tinnitus With These Acupuncture Exercises

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If you can't get in to see your regular acupuncturist, here are a few acupuncture inspired exercises that you can do at home to help relieve the constant ringing in your ears from your tinnitus. These at-home exercises along with regular treatments from your acupuncturist can help you battle your tinnitus. #1 Fix Your Kidney Meridian Chinese acupuncture divides your body up into different meridians, or areas. When you suffer from tinnitus, Chinese acupuncture believes this is because that your kidney meridian is not quite right.

26 September 2016

Understanding Rare Neurological Diseases: Susac's Syndrome

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Susac's syndrome (SS) is most often described as a rare autoimmune neurological condition. It is easy to misdiagnose as multiple sclerosis (MS) due to some similarities in symptoms. With increased understanding and improved differentiation between SS and similar conditions, some of the symptoms associated with SS can be minimized or prevented. Triad Of Symptoms What differentiates SS from MS or similar neurological conditions is a specific triad of symptoms. These include encephalopathy, which is a brain dysfunction that can take many forms and is seen in various neurological disorders.

7 September 2016

What Is Hypothyroidism And How Can You Manage It?

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If your doctor has told you that you have hypothyroidism, you may be concerned about what it is and how to manage it.  Hypothyroidism  Your thyroid is a small gland that is shaped like a butterfly and is located at the front of your neck. It is located below the Adam's apple, or where it would be if you are a woman. The thyroid is a part of your endocrine system, which is the system that generates hormones and puts them into your system.

23 August 2016