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Understanding Endorphins Natural Pain and Stress Fighters

Depression, Facts, Fitness / PositiveMed

EndorphinsBy: Andres CarvajalEdited By: Stephanie Dawson Endorphins are chemical substances that act as neurotransmitters by the body in response to several situations. With pain, endorphins are an analgesic endogen, produced by the body, not ingested because they inhibit transmission of pain. These endorphins are released within neurons, the chemical structure is similar to morphine, one […]

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Top 12 Condom Mistakes

Facts, health / PositiveMed

Top Condom MistakesBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson • Not checking for physical damage In a survey it was found that approximately 75% condom users do not pay attention to physical wear and tear that might be there, even if they have opened the condom packet using a sharp object or teeth. • Expiration date not

A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief

Facts, natural remedies, Pain / PositiveMed

A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief By Dr. Peter Abaci I want to propose a radical shift to how we approach treating chronic pain. In very basic terms, I suggest that we redirect treatment toward remodeling the brain as opposed to just focusing our attentions and therapies on painful body parts like the back

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Everybody Has A Tattoo, But Nobody Talks About The Side Effects of Tattoo

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<h2>Everybody Has A Tattoo, But Nobody Talks About The Side Effects of Tattoo By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Tattoos look good and are in fashion. If you are going to get a tattoo you will more than likely have it forever, to be safe look at an artist’s work, and go to a reputable

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The 25 Most Dangerous Cities in the World and America

Awesome in Web, Facts / PositiveMed

The 25 Most Dangerous Cities in the World By PositiveMed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico This city claims to have one of the highest murder rates in the world. Many high-ranking members of the police force have been assassinated and the military is almost non-existent. 2. Mogadishu, Somalia Situated in a part of

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9 Ways to Improve your Memory Naturally

brain, Facts, health / PositiveMed

9 Ways to Improve your Memory Naturally By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Often people find they forget the what they read or where they put things. Here are some ideas for you to practice and naturally improve your memory. • Make a Fist If you are facing problems recalling things at work get a

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Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs in America

Facts / PositiveMed

Most dangerous prescription drugs in America By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Prednisone or cortisone This is one of the most dangerous drugs available in the market. It is good to use in short term however prolonged use of this drug may lead to side effects such as high blood pressure, fluid retention, and

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Treatments of Breast Cancer

cancer, Facts, health, women's health / PositiveMed

Treatments of Breast Cancer By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Surgery Most patients with breast cancer need to get a surgery done in order to get the cancer removed from the breast. Few lymph nodes under the arm are taken out to check if they contain cancer cells. In order to remove the tumor,

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10 Interesting Facts About Cats You Didn’t Know About

Facts, infographics, pet / PositiveMed

10 Interesting Facts About Cats You Didn’t Know About Edited By: Stephanie Dawson •Most tamed animal The domestic cat is the most tamed four-legged animal and the favorite pet in America. According to a survey conducted by American pet product manufacturers association (APPMA), there are approximately 73 million cats in houses through out the country

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The Unseen Enemy—- EMF Pollution!

Facts, health / PositiveMed

THE UNSEEN ENEMY—EMF POLLUTION! By Dr. Michael L. Johnson EMFs or electromagnetic fields are adversely affecting your body! Every time that you go to the grocery store, you are exposed to EMFs, first from the automatic doors opening when you walk into the building and then when the cashier scans your goods at the checkout

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5 Natural Ways to Prevent Sagging Skin

Facts, natural remedies, Skin Care / PositiveMed

By: Andres CarvajalEdited By: Stephanie Dawson • Eat fruits and vegetables The first step to avoid sagging skin is to the right food. Consumption of fruits and vegetables is important for maintaining healthy skin. You should have twice as many fruits and vegetables like any other food at your meals. Not eating enough fruits and

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What is Assertiveness

Depression, Facts, happiness, health, psychology / PositiveMed

What is Assertiveness By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson About Assertiveness Assertiveness is one of many social or interpersonal skills. One definition is ¨the expression of positive feelings and negatives in an honest and adequate way.” Some authors believe that assertiveness is the appropriate skill for handling people without being manipulated. This process can

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Alexander Technique, A Few Facts

Facts, Facts, Fibromyalgia, Fitness, health / PositiveMed

Alexander Technique, A Few Facts By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Invented by Frederick Matthias Alexander, an Australian actor who suddenly begun experiencing voice problems, he realized the relationship between postural tone, breathing, and voice production and created a method for suppressing the unnecessary tension he was creating. The Alexander technique is a self-

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10 Benefits of Having a Pet

Facts, love & life / PositiveMed

10 Benefits of Having a Pet By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Decreased Stress Pet owners suffer less from depression than those without pets. As stated by a study from State University of New York, when conducting a stressful task people experienced less stress when their pets were with them than when a spouse,

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15 Benefits of Green Tea

Facts, Health Benefits of Foods / PositiveMed

15 Benefits of Green Tea By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Anti-Aging Green tea helps you fight against aging and promote longevity, it contains polyphenols that fight against free radicals. 2. Cancer The inhibitor in green tea is more practical than vitamins C and E which help our body to protect cells from injury

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Top 7 Myths about High Blood Pressure

Blood, Facts, health / PositiveMed

Top 7 Myths about High Blood Pressure By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson High blood pressure is also known as hypertension, and often referred to as simply BP. 1. Normal BP is anything below 140/90 mmHg As per the recent guidelines set by National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute normal BP would be less than

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What Your Face Says About Your Personality

Facts / PositiveMed

What Your Face Says About Your Personality By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. FOREHEAD Rounded: If you have a round forehead it means you are artistic, creative, emotional, but not always logical. Slanted: If you possess a slanted forehead you are professional and like to get results. You don’t like talking about your personal

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5 Easy Stress Busters

Facts, psychology / PositiveMed

5 Easy Stress Busters By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Take a walk Simply taking a walk helps manage stress. Get out and let your feet take you somewhere. Apart from being great aerobic exercise, it gives you the opportunity to clear your head and take a break from life’s hectic situations. • Take

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