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E Coli Bacteria

Mention E. coli in a roomful of people, and you will see fear and concern on many faces. Public awareness of this lowly bacterium has risen dramatically in the last few years. This interest springs from E. coli outbreaks that have happened too frequently around the globe. In 2006, an E. coli outbreak originated when [...]

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What Causes Constipation in Children?

Constipation is common in children and may be related to any of the causes noted in the previous section. In a small number of children, constipation may be the result of physical problems. Children with such defects as the absence of normal nerve endings in portions of the bowel, abnormalities of the spinal cord, thyroid [...]

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Prolapsed Hemorrhoids: symptoms and treatment

The symptoms of a Prolapsed hemorrhoids are as follows: a second degree Prolapsed Hemorrhoid retracts of its own accord, a third degree Prolapsed Hemorrhoid is one that can be manually reinserted, while a fourth degree Prolapsed Hemorrhoid is one that remains externalized and cannot be reinserted. In the most extreme cases, a fourth degree Prolapsed [...]

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Hypoglycemia and Diabetes

Diabetes can produce a lot of serious medical complications, and some of these short-term complications include hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Both medical conditions are dangerous and are caused by abnormal glucose levels in the blood. Glucose is an important ingredient for normal body functioning. They are the body’s main source of energy, and controlling proper levels [...]

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Hyperglycemia

Every year thousands of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Although the cause of diabetes is unknown, studies show that unhealthy diets and lifestyles increases the chances of developing the disease. Diabetes is a medical condition which can cause a lot of serious complications. When left untreated, these complications could seriously affect a person’s quality of [...]

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What Is Your Stool Telling You?

What Is Your Stool Telling You about your health? Nobody likes to talk about bowel movements. As a Clinical Nutritionist in practice for over 15 years I was taught many years ago that your stool can be an invaluable source of information about what may be going on in the body. It’s a standard question in my [...]

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Stomach Cancer

Every year thousands of Americans are diagnosed with stomach cancer, according to numbers released by the American Cancer Society, more than 20,000 individuals are diagnosed yearly with the disease. The rate of new cases, however, has been decreasing over the years because of continued efforts and increased awareness about the disease.
The reasons why people develop [...]

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Digestive Drugs

Digestive disorders are often the result of unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets. These diseases are easily preventable but the number of people who continue to suffer from these disorders continues to increase each day. Simple conditions such as heartburn, obesity or constipation are easily relieved and prevented by having a proper diet and regular exercise.

The [...]

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Heartburn Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Heartburn is that burning sensation behind the breastbone which can radiate up to the throat. But when you reached for that second helping of lasagna or onion rings or whatever tasted so good, it didn’t enter your mind. Heartburn or acid reflux begins it churning and burning after you have left the dinner table. Heartburn [...]

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Bulimia Nervosa: Purging to Look Good

Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder brought about by society’s huge pressure on people to look good. What society has failed to do is explain that looking good could also be done by living a healthy lifestyle. This has affected some people psychologically that more often than not, they undergo shortcuts just to maintain a [...]

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Taking Care of Premature Babies

Around half a million preterm babies are born in the United States each year. Numerous medical advances in the field of maternal and child care however, has not stopped the increase of premature births. Despite the alarming large number of premature births, many parents are still unaware of the serious health problems posed by preterm [...]

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The Aging Process and the Digestive System

Change is the only thing constant in the world, everybody ages, and that is a fact. No matter what kind of life you live, or how healthy you think you are right now, all of us eventually age, and what we do at this moment could determine how we live the rest of our lives. [...]

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Hair Mineral Analysis

Hair mineral analysis done with a reputable lab and an experienced nutritionist or preventative-health-conscious physician is good for anyone suffering from a chronic or acute condition with no explanation found from traditional routes as it opens up new options by recognizing your biochemical individuality. By measuring the mineral content in your hair, you are [...]

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The Importance of Sleep for Health and Wellbeing

Healthy Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. It allows our body to rejuvenate and restore itself. It helps the body to create new cells. Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest causes of premature aging. Tiredness can significantly affect your mood and how you feel. Besides the usual brain fog and irritability that [...]

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Food Poisoning: The Invisible Threat

Food poisoning or food-borne illness can be defined as any illness due to consumption of contaminated food. This type of poisoning can be mild, but it can also be deadly. It is important that if you display symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping within 48 hours of consuming food, you should consult your [...]

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Anorexia

In our world today where everyone wants to be a celebrity, an athlete or a model, it is always a requirement to look good in public. Unfortunately, most people equate looking good to being thin. This has brought a major impact in the mindset of people with all the media hype of skinny females as [...]

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Patient Beware Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)

Hospital or healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are happening more frequently throughout the United States. Virtually unheard of years ago, infections have increased in hospital settings in recent years. If a patient acquires a new infection 48 hours or more after being admitted or within 30 days after leaving the hospital, these infections are labeled HAI. [...]

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Eating Your Way to Better Health

Whoever said that you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Having a proper diet doesn’t mean starving yourself, but instead, it means eating the right types of food. The body needs its daily supply of nutrients, and going without proper nourishment can only make matters worse. A healthy lifestyle does not only consist [...]

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Can Stool Testing Help Chronic Digestive Issues?

Can Stool Testing Help Chronic Digestive Issues?
Juli Keene, B.S.c, CN Licensed Clinical Nutritionist
Diseases of the human digestive system are a painful reality to many people every day. Over 50 million people currently suffer from debilitating digestive system diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. Other people with various digestive symptoms such as [...]

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Obesity – One of Life’s Heaviest Problems

Numbers never lie, almost two-thirds of the American population is overweight and half of them have graduated into full-blown obesity. This is a continuing problem, and just looking at the different TV ads and exercise videos available in the market today is a testament to this problem. What’s so sad about this problem is that [...]

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