Useful Health Facts and Tips

Burnout Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Causes

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Burnout Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, CausesBy: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Contemporary society is constantly changing, evolving, and people need to adapt to the frequency of these sudden and often radical changes. Some characteristics of this contemporary era are: increased lifespan with a shortened childhood and extended young adulthood, perpetual insecurity, excess of information, changes […]

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Rachael Ray’s Diet Tips

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Rachael Ray’s Diet Tips By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Want to know the secret behind the fit and healthy bodies of your favorite celebrities? Celebrity cook Rachael Ray’s dieting results are not measured using a scale, in fact, she favors a “no diet” approach, the focus should be on establishing healthy habits. There are

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How to Improve your Memory Naturally

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How to Improve your Memory Naturally By: Andres Carvajal Edited By: Stephanie Dawson [Last Updated on March 1st 2014] There are several techniques to improve your memory for that important test or presentation. The techniques offered here won’t require a huge effort or any outlay of money. Brain gym websites, such as Lumosity are popular

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Understanding Endorphins Natural Pain and Stress Fighters

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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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Razor Bumps, Causes and Treatments

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Razor Bumps, Causes and TreatmentsBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson When shaved hair becomes trapped inside the follicle or curls and grows back into the skin razor bumps occur. Irritation and development of pimples are caused by razor bumps. In extreme cases, scarring may happen. To prevent razor bumps: 1. Before shaving takes a shower to

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How to Prevent Back Pain

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Almost 80% of people around the world will suffer from back pain at some time in their life. Women are more prone to back pain and posture problems. Back pain can get severe enough to stop you from performing simple activities. Some can be avoided by following some simple steps. • Pay attention to your

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10 Things you should Know about Epilepsy

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10 Things you should Know about Epilepsy By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. A seizure disorder is epilepsy Some use the term seizure disorder in an attempt to separate themselves from any association with epilepsy because of their fear. Epilepsy and seizure disorder mean the same thing. A person who has had two or

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10 Early Signs that May Indicate Alzheimer’s Disease

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By Nima Shei MD Early detection is the key in Alzheimer’s Disease. If you know anyone with one or more of these signs you need to consult with a doctor, since alzheimer’s often start with very small and undetectable changes. Alzheimer’s can start in early 50s which you don’t really expect. Early detection can help

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Top 10 Harmful Effects of Steroids

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Top 10 Harmful Effects of Steroids [nextpage title=”…”] Anabolic steroids or steroids are masculinizing hormones that are often used by athletes to increase muscle mass. These steroids has many longterm harmful affects on the athletes that use them regularly: 1. Masculinization This generally happens to females and is caused by increased testosterone. Male pattern baldness,

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Foods that Create and Eliminate Mucus

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Foods that Create and Eliminate MucusBy Positivemed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson Mucus in the nose and throat can be annoying. Most people recognize that there are foods that make mucus worse but many don’t know that there are foods you can eat that will make mucus better. Let’s take a look: Foods that create mucus: •

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Top 12 Condom Mistakes

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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

5 Things Your Skin Needs Everyday

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5 Things Your Skin Needs Everyday By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Drinking Water Water is an essential part of life and a basic requirement for skin. Skin is composed of water, vitamins, proteins, lipids, and minerals. Water helps cleanse the skin and keep it plump, smooth, and fresh while eliminating toxins from your

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Causes of Blackheads and Whiteheads

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Causes of Blackheads and WhiteheadsBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Stress A daily dose of stress can turn our hair grey and lead to blackheads and whiteheads. 2. It is about what we eat It is widely believed that there is a direct relationship between the food we eat and the health of our skin.

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Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

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Home Remedies for Stretch Marks By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Potato Juice Potato juice is a great remedy for stretch marks, it fosters growth and restores skin cells. Slice a potato and rub the pieces on your stretch marks for a few minutes covering the entire affected area. Rinse with lukewarm water after a

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10 Ways to Stay Healthy at Work

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10 Ways to Stay Healthy at Work By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Enjoy the work Your health is directly influenced by how you feel about your job. Consider a change if there are difficulties with your job. If you look deeply there is usually something that can be done to make things better.

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8 Natural Ways to Stay Awake

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Natural Ways to Stay Awake By PositiveMed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Eating an apple An apple a day keeps your drowsiness away. According to some surveys, apples work better than coffee to keep you awake. Proper nutrients and healthy diet contribute to healthy sleep and helps avoid daytime sleepiness. Power Nap Taking a power nap

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A Radical Shift to Better Pain Relief

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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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Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, A Few Facts

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Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, A Few Facts By Stephanie Dawson Hereditary Angioedema, or HAE, is a rare inherited disorder also known as Quincke’s disease. Its caused by low levels of C1 inhibitor, an important protein. The hallmark symptoms include swelling, restricted breathing, abdominal cramping, and swelling of the intestines. Medical events often trigger symptoms after

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