Your Health and Fitness

Dog allergies worse

Hunter Dodge — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:23:31 +0000

Humans may not be the only ones suffering more than usual this year with allergies. Pollen levels, at all-time highs in many locations, are causing the misery to be spread to our canine pals. Seasonal allergies cause people to suffer with watery eyes, stuffed-up noses and sinus headaches while dogs tend to itch. This year there may be a lot more itching which shows up as scratching, licking, chewing, rubbing, biting, scooting or head shaking. Allergic reactions often affect face, paws, ears, armpits or groin area. Dog allergies are caused by many of the same allergens that affect people. Most seasonal allergy problems in dogs are caused by pollens, while year-round difficulties may be associated with dust mites, mildew or mold, and food. Read full article…

Childbirth Classes: The Good and the Bad

Eve Blackwood — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:08:14 +0000

Having a baby is one of the most exciting experiences in a womans life. It can also be one of the scariest. Many first-time mothers and fathers really have no idea what to expect, and this lack of knowledge can lead to numerous fears and anxieties. Childbirth classes can offer expectant parents the information they need to be prepared for when their babies come.

Childbirth classes explain to pregnant women the importance of a healthy prenatal diet. They learn what foods they should avoid and what foods and vitamin supplements they should include in their daily regimen right from the start.

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New risk for rheumatoid arthritis: What women should know

Eve Blackwood — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:01:15 +0000

Researchers find a surge in rheumatoid arthritis among women, driven perhaps by obesity. According to Mayo Clinic researchers, there appears to be a link between the two. Being obese could be fueling the painful autoimmune disorder among women that attacks and inflames the joints.

The study, published in the American College of Rheumatology journal Arthritis Care & Research, found obesity significantly boosts a woman’s risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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The finding is important for women who want to maintain independence and quality of life through early lifestyle interventions.

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EWiND facility aimed at improvements in wind energy

Eden Moffitt — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:18:14 +0000

A wind turbine and a meteorological tower recently erected on the University of Notre Dame’s White Field are a highly visible symbol of the University’s commitment to establish a premier wind energy research program.

Thomas Corke and Robert Nelson, professors of aerospace and mechanical engineering, are directing the effort, which includes the establishment of a Laboratory for Enhanced Wind Energy Design, titled “eWiND.” The program will seek to develop revolutionary designs that involve “virtual aerodynamic shaping” for enhanced wind energy systems. The laborat

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1 + 1 = 4 Stroller Options for Siblings

Hunter Dodge — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:17:07 +0000

Are you expecting for the second time? Congratulations! As your family grows, your stroller needs may change, but don’t worry…we’ve got you covered. Check out our top picks for multiples, siblings and growing families:

1. Aria Twin 60/40

This side-by-side double stroller is our No. 1 pick for young siblings. Super lightweight and compact, we especially designed the Aria Twin 60/40 to fit through standard doorways. How were we able to do it? The Aria Twin 60/40 was designed with two different seat sizes , which is just perfect for siblings.

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The rapid and enjoyable changes at pregnancy week 17

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:30:07 +0000

Rapid changes are now taking place in the body of your baby at this stage. First, during pregnancy week 17 skeleton of a baby is rapidly developing. Your baby has now started to look like we used to. Skeleton made up of soft cartilage is now transformed into bones. Your baby’s weight has also increased and now he or she weighs the same as grapefruit which means near about 5 ounces. Read full article…

New Therapy Rings the Changes for Tinnitus Sufferers

Hunter Dodge — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:43:05 +0000

About seven million people in the UK have experienced tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears.

A new form of sound therapy could eliminate the irritating symptoms of tinnitus, a study has shown.

The treatment, now available in the UK, addresses the cause rather than merely masking the symptoms.

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Heart Sick: How Stress Destroys Health

Eden Moffitt — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:13:57 +0000

Study after study shows that stress is a destroyer of health, causing disease and disability. The emotional toll of abuse is manifested in physical stress. Anger, guilt, and fear produce specific physiological reactions that wear down the body. Over time this stress produces physical symptoms that are impossible to ignore or medicate. These can include:

- Digestive difficulties including ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome – Heartbeat irregularities – Chronic fatigue – Tightness of the chest – Difficulty breathing or hyperventilation – Muscle tension or shakiness – Headaches – Loss of appetite – Binge eating – Chronic illness such as colds or flu – Yeast infections – Panic attacks – Jaw disorders such as night-grinding of teeth and temporo-mandibular join (TMJ) syndrome – High blood pressure

A visit to your primary care physician or dentist is certainly warranted in these cases, but the emotional causes may not be addressed or discovered.

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Using Creatine in Women

Eve Blackwood — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:03:41 +0000

Written By: Michael Jessimy in Beauty, Exercise, Health Products, Supplements on April 1, 2012

It appears that there is no end to the confusion surrounding creatine, the latest one being is using creatine in womensafe? Follow us as we address this issue.

Dont be a Girl!

The first thing that needs to be clarified is this simple question; what would make creatine act different in a woman’s body compared to a man’s?, the answer is straight forward, nothing. Creatine has been proven to aid athletic performance by enhancing short burst energy output. Man

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Nasal spray addiction

Hunter Dodge — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:18:18 +0000

Allergies, stuffy nose, sinus pressure may be getting you down but dont make the mistake of reaching for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays. These drugs do provide immediate relief but with a serious side effect—addiction. The sprays, when used once or twice, do work miracles by relieving nasal congestion in just minutes by reducing the blood flow to the lining of the nose. The problem is many users fail to heed the warning on the package which explains not to use the nasal sprays or drops for more than three consecutive days. Overdoing it with OTC sprays or drops that contain any of these active ingredients— oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline or naphazoline—can have an addicting or rebound effect which causes the walls inside the nose to become swollen and symptoms to become worse. Read full article…

Can I Change My Medicare Answers Later On

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:27:54 +0000

If you have already filled out your Medicare questionnaire and you later realize that one of more of your answers are not true now, then this would be a good time to change the answers that you provided. There are many other reasons why you might want to change your answers as well. For example, if you didn’t have all the information that they asked for at the time, then you should call or send an updated Medicare questionnaire into the representative so that they can make the changes.

Most people wonder what the point of making these changes are and the reason you need to do it is because you don’t want to get a policy just to have it stripped from you a month later because Medicare found out that you lied on the questionnaire. Als Read full article…

Why Cleanse The Bowel

Eden Moffitt — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:34:20 +0000

Colon hydrotherapy has been a calling and passion for Ann Marie Roth for over 10 years. It became the missing link in her own quest for optimal health and, as a certified colon therapist, she is now on a personal mission to help others achieve colon health and heal the relationship and discomfort we have with that important part of our body.

Colon hydrotherapy is not a new idea. The practice of using the gentle, healing properties of water for an internal bath, enema, or colonic has been around since the 17^th century.

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How Supreme Court Rulings Could Impact Health Care

Eve Blackwood — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:17:48 +0000

March 30, 2012 — After hearing three days of heated arguments this week regarding key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the nine justices of the Supreme Court will cast their initial votes today. Their decisions may change before the final ruling expected by the end of June, but in the meantime, the country is now left to wait and wonder about the law’s ultimate fate.

Here, WebMD answers some frequently asked questions about the Supreme Court case, breaking down a number of possible ways in which the court could rule, and the potential effects of those decisions.

Could the whole law be overturned? If

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San Diego Baby as Art newborn photography workshop | Model call

Eve Blackwood — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:32:16 +0000

Baby as Art [newborn photography workshop] is excited to announce their official casting call for San Diego! Models should be under four weeks [under two weeks is preferred].

Models needed in Fallbrook, California on March ~~27th, 28th~~, 30th and the 31st.

For more details, including information on model compensation, please email the Baby as Art Studio manager at .

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A Big, Worldwide Family

Hunter Dodge — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:33:53 +0000

Olá! Hallo! Hola! Bonjour! Hello! Ciao!

Today, we’re giving a “shout out” to our littlest fans from all across the world!!

With headquarters in Italy and branches in Fort Wayne , Toronto and Limeira , Peg Perego truly is a global company, and we have the big, worldwide “family album” to prove it.

From the Netherlands to Germany, India to Israel, Malaysia to Singapore, and back again to the U.S., check out a few of our international fans. We think c

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