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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as degenerative joint disease. In this form of arthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones that connect at the joint wears away, exposing the bone and causing pain. This condition may also involve a decrease in the amount of joint fluid, called synovial fluid, that cushions the joint, as well as changes in the ligaments and muscles that stabilize the joint.nn What is primary osteoarthritis? n

November 19, 2008

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Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as "passages through bones." (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it. Some people experience back, neck, or joint pain with fractures, but most do not. Even so, Americans experience 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures per year.nn Causes of Osteoporosis nnCau

November 19, 2008

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Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, or nose that are caused by a virus. The sores can be painful and usually last a few days. Unlike most viral infections, the cold sore virus is not completely eliminated by the body defenses. For this reason, cold sores often recur.nnCauses Cold SoresnnWhat causes cold sores for you? What is the one big trigger that causes these painful and embarrassing cold sores in your life?nnYou d

November 14, 2008

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Hemorrhoids are swollen anal varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, pain, burning, inflammation, irritation and itching, since the swollen tissues are difficult to keep clean.nnSuffering from hemorrhoids is a painful experience that most would prefer to avoid if they could. However, there are numerous hemorrhoid remedies that can be used to provide relief. While seriou

October 29, 2008

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Stretch marks usually appear during periods of growth or when you quickly gain or lose weight. As your size and shape changes, your skin has to stretch to accommodate the change. Stretch marks are most common during puberty and pregnancy - times when the body undergoes rapid changes.nnStretch marks can appear anywhere on your body where skin is stretched, or overstretched. The normal production of collagen gets disrupted and as a result stretch marks appear. They are most lik

September 27, 2008

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Acne is the most common skin disorder which predictably occurs first during the teenage. It is estimated that over 70 percent adolescents are affected by a recognizable form of acne.nnNatural Treatment or Remedies for AcnennTea tree oil, which is also commonly known melaleuca oil, is an essential oil that can appear clear in color to a light golden shade. This natural acne fighting oil has been growing in popularity over the last few years as an effective alternative to over

September 23, 2008

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Sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. nnThe symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is painful and hot to touch, mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, including skin cancer.nnBoil lettuce leaves for ten minutes, strain off and chill the water (cool, not cold) and apply it to burned skin. Some dermatologists also recommend this.nnALOE VERA is a

September 19, 2008

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Acne scars are the marks which are left after the acne is caused. These acne scars are more visible on the face and the major problem for the women’s concern.nnThere are different kinds of acne scarring: ice pick scarring, atrophic scarring, and hypertrophic scarring. Ice pick scars are deep pitted scars with steep edges. Atrophic scars are pitted but have smooth borders and are not as deep. Hypertrophic scar, more common on the back and chest, are thick lumpy scars tha

September 7, 2008

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Basic FactornnEssential oils, derived from herbs, can be utilized in the following forms.nn1. Use of essential oils with vaporizersn2. Using of essential oils with water.n3. Massagen4. Aromatic Relaxationn5. Tonic, Aromatic skin caren6. For relieving pains and achesn7. For Aromatic skin caren8. For inducing sound, reposeful and refreshing sleep.n9. Aromatic Ambiencen10. Use of Essential oils with applicators.nnIf is a myth that all essential oils are costly and not affordably

September 3, 2008

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Obesity is an excessive body fat of a person for a given height and gender.It is associated with increased cell size and number. The intake of the calories must harmonize with the output of work done physically, to burn up the calories. Else the unused calories get stored up in the body as fat.nnSymptomsnnThe size and amount of fat cells in the body are increasing which causes a buildup of excess body fats. It is mostly seen on the waistline. Men with 40 inches of waistline a

August 30, 2008

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Blood pressure normally shoots up during winters because the blood vessel walls get hardened and blood flow becomes slow, raising the pressure of blood in the vessels wall. It is very common in elderly females after menopause (cessation of menstruation) due to hormonal changes taking place in them after stoppage of menstruation around 40 years of age. Before 40, males are more prone to hypertension due to emotional factors. Some people start taking precautions when they are d

August 17, 2008

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Until recently whooping cough was one of the most prevalent and alarming of childhood illnesses, not only because of its immediate and unpleasant effects but because of the far-reaching consequences it could have upon children's health i9f they were not nursed and convalesced with care. It was not uncommon for youngsters to be left with damaged lungs and permanent vulnerability to infection.nnSmall babies were and still are terribly at risk and if you have a child of school a

July 23, 2008