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Cancer Awareness

Dec. 10, 2010 7:16 a.m.

Where did it all start?The father of medicine, Hippocrates, gave cancer its name. The word cancer is derived from the Greek word for crab. However, cancer was discovered long before it got its name, i.e. way back in 1500 BC to be precise. Ancient Egypt holds the oldest documented case on papyrus, where about 8 cases of breast tumors had been documented at the time.Even back then, there wer ...

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Danger Behind Mercury Fillings

Nov. 24, 2010 10:39 p.m.

A brief history of MercuryThe name ‘mercury’ is derived from the Latin word for the Roman god of the same name, while its symbol on the periodic table, Hg, has been taken from the word hydrargyros, which is Greek for water and silver.This is a silver colored metallic chemical element that has a unique property of being liquid at room temperature. The element is lively in nature, as it ...

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Eating for Your Blood Type: A+ & A-

Nov. 24, 2010 9:43 p.m.

All of us are individuals in our own right. Every individual's genetic make-up is unique, but at the same time, there is a common thread between people.This common thread is the blood group. It is through this blood type that every individual shares something in common with their ancestors of yore, and the same characteristics that make up a particular blood group have been handed down from on ...

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Flouride Warning: Toothpaste Dangers

Nov. 24, 2010 3:11 p.m.

Toothpaste is a common, everyday item, but have you ever read its contents? Commercial dental-care pastes usually contain one or more of these teeth/gum damaging ingredients -- triclosan, fluoride, polyethylene glycols, surfactants (a.k.a. foaming agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate), toxic metals, artificial sugars, glycerin, hydrated silica and sodium hydroxide. Also, these ingredients are ...

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Eating for Your Blood Type: O+ & O-

Nov. 17, 2010 4:04 p.m.

Food is a requirement as old as time. It is the reason why evolution took place and why there are so many living beings in the world today that are classified into categories as meat eating, fruit eating, plant eating, and, of course, those who eat a little of everything.Over the years, it has been found that different types of blood groups have different acceptance levels with regard to the m ...

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Foods That Aid Your Digestion

Nov. 16, 2010 10:53 a.m.

Digestion is one of the most complicated processes in the human system. It has to deal with all that we care to put in our mouth. A brief idea of what digestion is all about will tell us a lot about foods that aid digestion and the why’s and how’s of eating.The food we eat has to be broken down into small particles so that our system can absorb them and send them on to do their job. This p ...

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Get Rid Of Bad Breath

Nov. 11, 2010 9:25 a.m.

Bad breath is a problem that can cause a lot of embarrassment to many people. To get rid of it, you need to understand the root cause of the problem particularly if it is very bad. In fact, it makes much sense to discuss it with a dentist or a physician if the problem doesn’t go away after the usual precautions are taken. This is because bad breath or halitosis could result from gum disease or d ...

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Do You Suffer From Acid Reflux or Heartburn?

Nov. 11, 2010 8:26 a.m.

If you suffer from heartburn, then you know how every morning is going to go, especially if you drink a cup of coffee to brush off the cobwebs from your head. For heartburn sufferers, even an evening out with friends doesn’t promise to be fun. It’s more about discomfort and uneasiness that can only be quelled when you pop a couple of antacids in your mouth.Surely, you know by now that heartbur ...

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Immune Boosting Foods

Oct. 13, 2010 6:43 p.m.

We are always looking for ways to reduce the affects of winter colds and flu but how about doing something to actually prevent getting them in the first place? While external measures work to some extent, the best solution for flu lies within you – your immune system. The immune system is designed to protect you against millions of bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites that would love to inv ...

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Role and Benefits of L-Arginine

Oct. 6, 2010 11:11 p.m.

Arginine or L-Arginine is considered a semi-essential amino acid that is obtained from the diet and is necessary for protein synthesis in the body. It helps the body get rid of ammonia, helps in making compounds such as creatine, L-glutamate, L-Proline and Glucose. Arginine is a pre-cursor to nitric oxide, which is a biological gas required for intra-cellular communication and blood vessel relaxat ...

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