What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Diet Soda: 10 Dangers of Diet Soda 1. Kidney problems In a study conducted by Harvard University on over 3000 women it was found that diet soda doubles the risk of kidney decline. Since kidney decline is not associated with sugar sweetened sodas, researchers believe that diet […]
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10 Ways to Care for Your Eyes Naturally By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. Clean your eyes It is critically important to keep your eyes clean and away from chemicals. Fresh water is the best source for cleansing your eyes. A couple drops of rose water are also very good for the health of
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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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4 Exercises Every Woman Should Be Doing By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson 1. The Overhead Squat: The overhead squad is good overall, especially for the lower body. It engages the entire core and shoulder complex. It is considered perfect for targeting quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, intrinsic core stabilizers, and shoulders. 2. The push-up: The
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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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Skin tags are a common skin condition which is caused by an overgrowth of skin tissue. These extra pieces of skin are harmless. Skin tags often appear post-midlife, most often at those parts of the body where skin rubs against skin. The most common sites of skin tags are eyelids, under the breasts, armpits, and
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10 Ways to Detoxify Your Body By Positivemed-Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Eat plenty of fiber Eat adequate daily fiber including brown rice and organically grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Artichokes, beets, radishes, broccoli, etc. are good sources of fiber. Seaweed is also a great detoxifying agent. • Keep liver clean Keeping the liver
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Sleep Disorders, Exercise and Obesity: The Path to Sweet Dreams By PositiveMed-team Costa Rica office Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Introduction and prevalence of sleep disorders Sleep disorders are very common. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders identifies at least 80 different sleep disorders (SD) into eight categories including insomnia, sleep disorder breathing, and sleep-movement disorders
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Natural Herbs Aid Depression and Schizophrenia By Positivemed- team Costa Rica Office Edited By: Stephanie Dawson Depression is a primary cause of suicide and affects about 121 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Typical treatments consist of anti-depressant medications and therapy, including Prozac, which U.S. drug maker Eli Lilly and Co introduced
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All About Prostate Cancer BY Positivemed-Team Costa Rica Office Edited By: Stephanie Dawson In developed countries prostate cancer is among the top causes of male mortality, only exceeded by lung cancer. Treatment and preventive measures have shown great effectiveness in reducing rates of this malignant disease. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive
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The Marijuana Debate: To Legalize or Not to Legalize By Andres Carvajal- Positivemed Writer- Costa Rica Office Edited By: Stephanie Dawson From a scientific point of view, is it a good thing to legalize or ban marijuana? Its not necessary that you take a side, but you should realize the benefits and risks of this
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Body Language, Why It Matters By Andres Carvajal- Costa Rica Team Edited by Stephanie Dawson How your body reacts and speaks for you can be more important than the words you say. If someone is saying he is happy but is frowning all time, would you believe him? Body language is the solution to interpreting
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17 Interesting Facts About Physical Attraction: 1- Some theorists agree that people mate with others on the basis of the own level of physical attractiveness, known as assortative mating. According to this theory people who marry or get involved romantically are most likely to have a similar level of physical attractiveness. 2- There seems to
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8 Ways To Safely Clean Your Stomach And Intestines 1. Stay hydrated There is nothing better than water for your body. Drinking less water slows down our digestive system creating problems for our stomach. We must drink plenty of water each day to keep our system healthy. When your urine is clear and odorless, its
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7 Ways to Maintain Charm in Your Married Life By Positivemed Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Boost Love-making Closeness, at both an emotional and physical level, is important to maintain charm in a relationship. The sense of belonging and closeness is the charm of any marriage. If you don’t share your bed and thoughts
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Home Products and Foods That Can Cause Cancer By Positivemed Team Edited By: Stephanie Dawson • Deodorants and room freshener Room fresheners and deodorants often contain napthelene and formaldehyde, ingredients that can harm your lungs. They may remove the smell from your room or your body but they are hazardous and can cause cancer. Try
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8 Ways to Naturally Grow Your Hair By Positivemed Team Edite By: Stephanie Dawson • Get more of the essential 7 vitamins All 7 essential vitamins are vital to our hair. Vitamins- A,B,B3, B12,C, and E improve the blood circulation in our body which includes the scalp. It is also important to mix these vitamins
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10 Foods to Help Prevent Clogged Arteries • Garlic Since ancient times garlic has been used to treat heart disease and hypertension. According to a study published in preventive medicine, garlic inhibits coronary artery calcification which serves as a marker for plaque formation. • Grapes Grapes are rich in flavonoids, quercetin, and resveratrol. These flavonoids
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