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Abdominal pain is a very broad term that can describe a symptom of many different conditions. Most causes of abdominal pain aren’t serious (indigestion or menstrual cramps), but other conditions may require medical attention. Therefore, it is important to be able to determine when your abdominal pain might be due to something more serious. The most common causes for abdominal pain are generally not something that medical attention will be able to help. These include: indigestion, constipation, stomach flu, menstrual cramps, food poisoning, food...
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International Adoption Hurdles We’ve all heard the expression, “no good deed goes unpunished.” As much as we’d like to say that deciding to adopt internationally means that your obstacles will part ways like the Red Sea, ushering in an easy, inexpensive process, we’d be lying if we did. The truth is that the advantages of international adoption FAR outweigh the drawbacks, but things aren’t all sunshine and roses. You, as a prospective parent, require a practical and realistic understanding of what you’re getting yourself...
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Unless you’re a part of the super elite lactose intolerant club (or vegan), then you have no idea just how much of a pain in the ass it can be to avoid dairy. Even the tiniest amount can send our bodies into a miserable tailspin for the rest of the day. Just in case you don’t believe that being lactose intolerant is a truly miserable experience, here’s a little peek at what I go through every day. People think you’re being dramatic. I wish I...
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IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome, and it is a disorder that causes several symptoms in the digestive system. This condition can be very discomforting, and it can have a negative effect on your quality of life. IBS can adversely affect your career by making you frequently ill, and forcing you to miss work, school or other daily activities. What are the symptoms of IBS? Common symptoms of IBS may include bloating, gas and flatulence, cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or a combination of...
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Dogs can share the same allergies and intolerances as human beings, and one of those intolerances can result from gluten consumption. While gluten intolerance is fairly uncommon in dogs, its not unheard of. Most dry and wet dog foods contain a considerable amount of gluten along with many other potential allergy-inducing ingredients, like beef, chicken, pork, lamb, soy, and dairy, which can make it difficult to determine what is causing your pet’s intolerance/allergy. Symptoms Your pet may be allergic to gluten if he or...
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Teenage Pregnancy In today’s society, it is hard to be a sex-free teenager when everywhere you look you are being influenced by the graphic sexual images on TV, in magazines, and elsewhere. Peer pressure also plays a major role, influencing a young person to commit sexual acts at an early age. When teenagers are sexually active, pregnancy can happen causing many young mothers to feel that their lives are over and that they will have to spend their remaining free time taking care of...
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Herpes Information Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals, buttocks, or anal area caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common STD which both men and women have herpes causes. About one in five adults and teens in the United States has had a genital herpes infection and most don’t know they have the STD. Genital herpes is a life long viral infection. In the United States alone there is at least fifty million people who have HSV. Herpes is an...
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Acute sinusitis is the most common form of sinusitis, which is otherwise known as a sinus infection. Acute means your sinusitis developed suddenly and will resolve fairly quickly. Although four to twelve weeks may seem like an endless misery, it isn’t horrible compared to the months or years that chronic forms may persist. Most commonly, acute sinusitis presents on the tail end of the common cold. Mild cases may be treated with over-the-counter medications; however, if symptoms persist, your physician may want to treat your sinusitis...
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Do you suffer from widespread body discomfort, aches, or tenderness? Are you fatigued or tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Wake up sluggish and groggy? Suffer from “brain fog” that makes it hard to focus and concentrate? You can help yourself simply by following these nine easy steps with the food you put in your body. What to Avoid When You Have Fibromyalgia As a fibromyalgia sufferer, you are probably wondering whether you should be eating certain foods while avoiding others altogether....
Abdominal pain is a very broad term that can describe a symptom of many different conditions. Most causes of abdominal pain aren’t serious (indigestion or menstrual cramps), but other conditions may require medical attention. Therefore, it is important to be able to determine when your abdominal pain might be due to something more serious. The most common causes for abdominal pain are generally not something that medical attention will be able to help. These include: indigestion, constipation, stomach flu, menstrual cramps, food poisoning, food...
International Adoption Hurdles We’ve all heard the expression, “no good deed goes unpunished.” As much as we’d like to say that deciding to adopt internationally means that your obstacles will part ways like the Red Sea, ushering in an easy, inexpensive process, we’d be lying if we did. The truth is that the advantages of international adoption FAR outweigh the drawbacks, but things aren’t all sunshine and roses. You, as a prospective parent, require a practical and realistic understanding of what you’re getting yourself...
Unless you’re a part of the super elite lactose intolerant club (or vegan), then you have no idea just how much of a pain in the ass it can be to avoid dairy. Even the tiniest amount can send our bodies into a miserable tailspin for the rest of the day. Just in case you don’t believe that being lactose intolerant is a truly miserable experience, here’s a little peek at what I go through every day. People think you’re being dramatic. I wish I...
IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome, and it is a disorder that causes several symptoms in the digestive system. This condition can be very discomforting, and it can have a negative effect on your quality of life. IBS can adversely affect your career by making you frequently ill, and forcing you to miss work, school or other daily activities. What are the symptoms of IBS? Common symptoms of IBS may include bloating, gas and flatulence, cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or a combination of...
Dogs can share the same allergies and intolerances as human beings, and one of those intolerances can result from gluten consumption. While gluten intolerance is fairly uncommon in dogs, its not unheard of. Most dry and wet dog foods contain a considerable amount of gluten along with many other potential allergy-inducing ingredients, like beef, chicken, pork, lamb, soy, and dairy, which can make it difficult to determine what is causing your pet’s intolerance/allergy. Symptoms Your pet may be allergic to gluten if he or...
Teenage Pregnancy In today’s society, it is hard to be a sex-free teenager when everywhere you look you are being influenced by the graphic sexual images on TV, in magazines, and elsewhere. Peer pressure also plays a major role, influencing a young person to commit sexual acts at an early age. When teenagers are sexually active, pregnancy can happen causing many young mothers to feel that their lives are over and that they will have to spend their remaining free time taking care of...
Herpes Information Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals, buttocks, or anal area caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common STD which both men and women have herpes causes. About one in five adults and teens in the United States has had a genital herpes infection and most don’t know they have the STD. Genital herpes is a life long viral infection. In the United States alone there is at least fifty million people who have HSV. Herpes is an...
Acute sinusitis is the most common form of sinusitis, which is otherwise known as a sinus infection. Acute means your sinusitis developed suddenly and will resolve fairly quickly. Although four to twelve weeks may seem like an endless misery, it isn’t horrible compared to the months or years that chronic forms may persist. Most commonly, acute sinusitis presents on the tail end of the common cold. Mild cases may be treated with over-the-counter medications; however, if symptoms persist, your physician may want to treat your sinusitis...
Do you suffer from widespread body discomfort, aches, or tenderness? Are you fatigued or tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Wake up sluggish and groggy? Suffer from “brain fog” that makes it hard to focus and concentrate? You can help yourself simply by following these nine easy steps with the food you put in your body. What to Avoid When You Have Fibromyalgia As a fibromyalgia sufferer, you are probably wondering whether you should be eating certain foods while avoiding others altogether....