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Gut Check: Is Your Stomach In Good Shape?

Gut Check: Is Your Stomach In Good Shape?

The American gut (stomach) is a mess.  It’s wracked by indigestion, bloating, cramping, and all manner of bowel disorders. Frankly, the statistics are enough to make one’s stomach turn.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, digestive problems cause almost ...

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Coping with Restless Legs

Coping with Restless Legs

For most people with restless leg syndrome (RLS), the trouble starts when they lie down and try to relax. Unpleasant sensations in their legs—variously described as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside their legs—cause an uncontrollable urge to ...

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Treating Acute Bronchitis Naturally

Treating Acute Bronchitis Naturally

Second to pneumonia, bronchitis is probably the most well-known and notorious respiratory disease. This condition occurs when the lining of your bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air to and from your lungs, become irritated and inflamed. Acute bronchitis, ...

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Treating Muscle Spasms in Your Back and Neck

Treating Muscle Spasms in Your Back and Neck

At some point in your life, you’ve probably injured a muscle performing some kind of activity, and might have suffered from muscle spasms afterward. Muscle spasms are a nagging problem for many Americans, and can be bothersome for days on ...

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Introduction to the Chi Machine

Introduction to the Chi Machine

Millions of Americans suffer from illnesses like Diabetes, Arthritis, Neuropathy and lower back pain. Despite the heavy use of medicinal drugs, many of these patients are still bothered by the symptoms associated with such chronic conditions. A significant number of ...

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When the Body Attacks Itself: A Look at Lupus

When the Body Attacks Itself: A Look at Lupus

When the body falls ill, people generally assume that their illness is due to the presence of some foreign invader. While this is usually the case, there are occasions when the body is quite literally its own worst enemy. One ...

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A Closer Look at Strep Throat

A Closer Look at Strep Throat

Nothing can ruin a day quite like strep throat, the throat’s most common type of bacterial infection. This condition affects a number of areas of the body, and can leave you feeling drained and down for the count. Fortunately, there ...

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Under the Microscope: Lyme Disease

Under the Microscope: Lyme Disease

Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in North America, has earned a well-deserved reputation as a burdensome medical condition. In its more intense forms, it can bring about a multitude of symptoms, and can significantly alter a patient’s quality ...

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Breathing Easier: Clearing Up Your Sinuses

Breathing Easier: Clearing Up Your Sinuses

Sinus infections are nothing to sneeze at – about 37 million Americans will develop one each year. Typical medical protocol calls for heavy doses of decongestants and antihistamines to knock out the infection. Unfortunately, these medications will likely knock you ...

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