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Over-the-counter products effective against acne

{ Posted on Sep 29 2007 by hans }

Categories : Environment & Health, More Articles, Prevention

Over-the-counter treatments for mild-to-moderate facial acne are just as effective as prescription antibiotics-and they can cost much less, a new study finds. Read More »

Pile up the allergens before your allergic child gets a pet

{ Posted on Sep 29 2007 by hans }

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Categories : Environment & Health, Pet Health

The total number of allergens a child is exposed to is a key to whether he or she has a reaction. A cat or dog alone might not trigger serious allergies to, typically mildew, dust, cockroaches or, occasionally, Read More »

Make a “play date” before your allergic child gets a pet

{ Posted on Sep 29 2007 by hans }

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Categories : Environment & Health, Pet Health

If you are considering getting a furry animal for the family, you may want to let your child play with a neighbor’s dog or cat for a few weeks. Watch to see if your youngster develops itchy eye, a runny ...Read More »

Occupational asthma cases are rising

{ Posted on Sep 26 2007 by hans }

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Categories : Environment & Health, More Articles, Prevention, Top Diseases

Occupational asthma has become one of the most common forms of occupational lung disease in industrialized countries and accounts for 9 percent to 15 percent of all adult asthma cases. Read More »

Use pregnancy test kits the correct way

{ Posted on Sep 26 2007 by hans }

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Categories : Pregnancy

Home pregnancy tests are fairly reliable, but their accuracy can be compromised if not used correctly. Possible causes of a false-positive result may be using an unclean urine collection cup, using an old or damaged kit, having an impure urine ...Read More »

Skip workouts when you have a cold or flu

{ Posted on Sep 26 2007 by hans }

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Categories : Exercise, More Articles

Your body doesn’t sweat out toxins during exercise; rather, your immune system fights the better fight when it’s not stressed. Moderate exercise can help boost your immune system, thereby decreasing the chances that you will catch a cold or the ...Read More »

Room setup for aromatherapy at home

{ Posted on Sep 25 2007 by hans }

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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med

The room should be warm so that your subject will be comfortable even though only partly dressed. Lighting should be subdued, and the telephone should be disconnected to avoid interruption. Perhaps music should be played softly in the background, but ...Read More »

Aromatherapy massage at home

{ Posted on Sep 25 2007 by hans }

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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med

Before beginning an aromatherapy massage, there are number of steps that should be taken in order for the subject of the massage to derive full benefit from the treatment. Read More »