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Why Does My Stomach Growl?
Does a stomach growl always mean it's time to eat? WebMD explores the science behind the rumble.
Herbal Medicine for Stomach Parasites
The human digestive tract is one of the prime sites for infestation by parasites. Since the dawn of human history parasites have entered our bodies through the food that we eat and the water that we drink and have caused illnesses from mild abdominal discomfort to death. Fortunately, herbal allies h
Impact of Osteoarthritis Severity in an Employed Population
While osteoarthritis mainly affects older persons, many adults remain actively employed in their older years. How does self-rated OA effect QoL, productivity, and health care costs in this group?
Light Therapy for Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It causes excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired vision, sudden loss of muscle control and disturbed nocturnal sleeping patterns. Light therapy is often used to reduce symptoms and recondition the body to more natural sleeping patterns.
Ixel Side Effects
Ixel, also sold as Milnacipran, is a drug used to treat individuals suffering from a disorder known as fibromyalgia. Use of this drug may cause the occurrence of a variety of side effects depending on the patient and the size of the dose.
Food Safety Hazards
Food and water are vital to maintain the human body. Food contains needed nutrients and is a source of energy. However, the same source of life can also be an instrument for transmitting disease-causing organisms, foreign objects in food or potentially lethal chemicals. So how can you ensure food sa
Chinese Herbs for Sinus Infections
Natural Chinese herbal remedies have been used for their healing purposes for thousands of years, according to Chinese-Herbs.org, and these herbs help treat various illnesses and diseases. Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, is one condition that can be treated with multiple Chinese herbs.
How to Use Home Remedies for Crohns Disease
Crohns disease is an inflammatory disorder of the bowel. There is no known cause for the disease and while it usually only affects the small intestine, it can occur throughout the digestive system. Home remedies for Crohns can greatly reduce the symptoms and flare-ups without side effects or seconda
Personal Protection Safety Tips
Following some basic tips can help keep you safe from thieves and muggers.man image by kuhar from Fotolia.comStaying safe at home or on the streets is a goal for everyone. With the threat of crime in nearly every community, people must be aware of potential threats and how to minimize...
How to Make a Tincture With Powdered Herbs
Herbal tinctures, those powerful concoctions made from healing plants and either alcohol or vinegar, once reigned as the mainstay of the family medicine cabinet. But even in modern times, herbal tinctures can have a place in your first aid kit and your beauty regimen. Depending on the herbs used, ti
Blood Group Diets
There are four major blood types: O, A, AB and B. Unless you have needed surgery or a blood transfusion, you may never have given much thought to yours. In Asia, however, particularly in Japan, blood types have long been thought to be a strong influence on a person's eating habits, behavior, persona
CPR Safety Training
CPR safety training prepares ordinary citizens, rescuers, health care workers and other professionals for helping a person to keep life-giving oxygen pumping from the lungs to the rest of the body. With your credential in CPR, you can save someone's life. Not assisting an emergency victim in respira
Easy Steps to Remember the Angle of Depression
Depression, a common mental illness that affects millions of people around the world, often presents like other conditions. People often think they have a medical condition causing pain, anxiety or high levels of stress. While these conditions can be a part of depression, they also can exist indepen
How to Make Microwavable Bed Warmer
Chase away the chills of a cold winter's night or the aches and pains of a cold or flu by warming up your bed before climbing into it. Craft a handmade bed warmer and your toes will never be cold again. You don't even need a sewing machine or expert sewing skills. This microwavable bed warmer is bot
Water Bottles for People With Difficulty Swallowing
Sport bottles have special caps that may help you drink.Sport water bottle image by TekinT from Fotolia.comIf you have difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, it can be hard to ensure that you get enough fluids throughout the day. However, many types of bottles are available, with different...
Basmati Rice Nutrition Information
Basmati rice is a type of long-grain, fragrant rice grown in India and Pakistan. Rice is a staple food in many countries and is low in fat and fairly high in protein.
How Does Apple Cider Vinegar Remove Warts?
The ProcedureApple cider vinegar does not kill the virus that causes warts, which is the human papilloma virus (HPV). However, the acid in the vinegar attacks the wart area, which allows it to peel away from the healthy surrounding skin taking the virus with it. This method can be used on...
How to Apply PVA to a Mold
Polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, is a water-based plastic used to prevent castings from sticking to waxed molds. While PVA can be applied to a mold with a brush or roller, PVA is typically found already packaged in aerosol cans. Therefore, spraying PVA is the most common route. PVA is used on many types o
What Is a Home Remedy for Addiction to Cigarettes?
Smoking is a very addictive health hazard, leading to numerous health problems including cancer and emphysema. When you decide that you are finally ready to quit smoking, you are faced with a daunting task. There are pills, patches and gum on the market--some have been shown to be very effective, al
Home Cures for Chafing
Chafing is painful and embarrassing enough, but without proper treatment, your tender, even broken skin can develop an infection. Patches of skin naturally rub together on certain areas of the body, such as the inner thighs, groin or upper arms, making these most susceptible to chafing. Performing r