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Relax Already: Acupressure Massage

Jul 21, 2008 - Stress builds throughout the day, especially on a Monday. Around 3 p.m. I can feel my to-do list buzzing around my brain. - 4 Comments

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Insomnia

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Insomnia is the inability to sleep when sleep should normally occur. Sufficient and restful sleep is a human necessity. The average adult needs slightly more than 8 hours of sleep a day, but only 35% of American adults consistently get this amount of rest. - 0 Comments

Tame Tension Headache With Acupressure

May 14, 2009 - When you're stressed and feel the tension mounting you can fight the inevitable headache with a little acupressure. The point at the base of your thumb, known as Union Valley, helps redirect blocked energy known as chi in Chinese medicine. To find this tension taming spot, open your palm wide stretching all five fingers. - 9 Comments

Headaches - tension

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Prognosis
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Managing Tension-Type Heada...
Medications
Treatment
Lifestyle Changes
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Global Prevalence of Tension-Type Headache Tension-type headaches account for nearly half of all headaches, according to a 2007 study in Cephalagia. The researchers estimated that more people are disabled by tension-type headache than by migraine. Causes of Tension-Type Headaches Doctors are not really sure why tension-type headaches occur. - 2 Comments

Skin cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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What Causes It?
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Skin cancer is generally a result of too much exposure to the sun. While skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, many types are both preventable and treatable. Skin cancer is classified into five different types:

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form and accounts for 90% of all skin cancers. - 0 Comments
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Menstrual pain

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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What Causes It?
What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
Treatment Options
Following Up
Special Considerations
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Menstrual pain is a common gynecological complaint in adolescents, but the majority of cases are not associated with a disease. Primary dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual pain. Primary dysmenorrhea usually begins 2 - 3 years after the first period, once ovulation is established. - 0 Comments

Smoking

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Introduction
Nicotine Addiction
Health Risks
Secondhand Smoke
Smoking Bans
Quitting Smoking
Symptoms of Withdrawal
Failure to Quit
Lifestyle Changes
Resources
References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Smoking and Your Health

Smoking may worsen knee osteoarthritis in men. A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease found that male smokers have more pain and cartilage loss than men who do not smoke. Previous studies have not found such a link.
Smoking greatly increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration. - 0 Comments
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PSI Bands: Stop Tossing Your Cookies

Mar 02, 2007 - Been tossing your cookies a lot lately? Maybe morning sickness or maybe sitting backwards on that bus ride to work is just not working for you? Psi Bands ($19.99 for two), quite simply, are acupressure wristbands for women and men who suffer from nausea (commonly caused by pregnancy, motion sickness, anesthesia, or chemotherapy). - 3 Comments

Endometriosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Causes
Symptoms
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle Changes
Medications
Conservative Surgery
Hysterectomy
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Women with menstrual pain due to endometriosis have a new treatment option. In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, a continuous-dose oral contraceptive that completely eliminates menstrual periods. Lybrel, which contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol, is taken 365 days a year with active pills. - 0 Comments

Obesity

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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What Causes It?
Risk Factors
Preventive Care
What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
Treatment Options
Other Considerations
Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for a number of diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and respiratory disorders. The risk of developing these diseases is even higher when weight is concentrated near the waist. Obesity is an increasing problem. - 2 Comments

Relax Already: Acupressure Massage

Insomnia

Tame Tension Headache With Acupressure

Headaches - tension

Skin cancer

Menstrual pain

Smoking

PSI Bands: Stop Tossing Your Cookies

Endometriosis

Obesity

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