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May 16, 2007 -
Honey is all the buzz. Not only does it taste like summer, but it has some amazing qualities that help your body.
It's antimicrobial because of its high sugar content, so it's great for treating cuts and burns to prevent scarring.
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Apr 08, 2008 -
Honey is all the buzz. Not only does it taste like Summer, but it has some amazing qualities that help your body. It's antimicrobial because of its high sugar content, so it's great for treating cuts and burns to prevent scarring.
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Dec 08, 2006 -
What's the buzz? Honey has so many wonderful characteristics besides its natural sweet flavor - they don't call it the "ancient healer" for nothing.
Besides being great at soothing a sore throat, check this out, Honey....
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Jun 02, 2009 -
Cycling and hiking are awesome Summer activities to do with your honey, but they're not the only ones. Do something different on your next fitness date and pay a visit to your local batting cages. Even if you were the kid picking grass in right field during middle school during baseball games, I promise you'll have a blast when you're swinging bats in the sunshine.
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Jan 06, 2009 -
Steering your sex drive in the right direction can easily be derailed by stress, but getting it to a satisfying place could be as simple as incorporating yoga in your fitness regimen. According to a recent article in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, women noticed improved levels of arousal and desire — and even experienced better orgasms — through practicing Eastern techniques of mindfulness and yoga.
Living in the present moment is an important focus of yoga, so it's easy to see how training our minds and bodies to remain present and aware could benefit our time in the bedroom.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Restriction
In February 2007, the FDA announced that the antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek) should no longer be used for treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. In June 2006, the FDA reported that several people had died of liver damage after taking this drug. Telithromycin is now only approved for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Infant botulism is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the bacteria Clostridium botulinum grows within the baby's gastrointestinal tract.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming organism that is common in nature. The spores may be found in soil and certain foods (such as honey and some corn syrups).
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Bacteria
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Clostridium botulinum is found in soil and untreated water throughout the world.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Food poisoning is the result of eating food contaminated with bacteria or other toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and generally start 4 - 36 hours after eating contaminated food. While many cases are caused by bacteria, some cases can result from eating poisonous plants (some mushrooms, for instance) and animals (pufferfish).
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Poisonous Ingredient
- Where Found
- Symptoms
- Home Treatment
- Before Calling Emergency
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number
- What to expect at the emergency room
- Expectations (prognosis)
- References
Illustrations
Oleander (Nerium oleander)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Oleander poisoning occurs when someone sucks nectar from the flowers or chews leaves from the oleander or yellow oleander plant. Poisoning can also happen if you eat honey made by bees that used the oleander plant for nectar.
Alternative Names
Rosebay poisoning; Yellow oleander poisoning; Thevatia peruviana poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
- Digitoxigenin
- Neriin
- Oleandrin
- Oleondroside
Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.
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