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Feb 07, 2007 -
What is not to like about tea? Tea and especially chai tea help prevent and fight many different kinds of cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and may reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
The fact is - every ingredient in chai tea is good for you, and when you put them all together they pack a powerful punch for your immune system.
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Apr 11, 2007 -
My husband, a self proclaimed super carnivore, told me recently he wanted to eat less meat. Not give it up entirely by any means, but cut back in an effort to eat more veggies. So I have been trying new recipes and I found this one in a cookbook I have had for years.
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Sep 22, 2009 -
The FDA sees flavored cigarettes as a gateway drug, encouraging children and young adults to become regular smokers. So a new federal law enacted this Summer, which bans the production, distribution, or sale of flavored cigarettes goes into effect today. This includes clove and candy- and fruit-flavored cigarettes — anything but minty-fresh menthol.
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Aug 01, 2009 -
If you're a fan of guacamole, but don't like that it's high in calories and fat (even though it's healthy fat), then you're going to go crazy for this alternative. It looks like guac, doesn't it, but the smooth green appearance comes from edamame, not avocado. These soybeans are high in protein, low in fat and calories, and have a sweet and fresh flavor that is perfect for Summer.
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Jul 10, 2009 -
If you're a big garlic fan, then you're going to love cooking with garlic scapes. They're the long, thin, loopy green stems of the plant that shoot up above the garlic bulb.
If left to grow, bulbils — which kind of look like flowers — will form, which can be planted to grow more garlic.
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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)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Eugenol oil (clove oil) overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows a large amount of a product containing this ingredient.
Alternative Names
Clove oil overdose
Poisonous Ingredient
Eugenol
Where Found
- Some toothache medications
- Food flavorings
- Clove-cigarettes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing - shallow
- Breathing - rapid
- Coughing up blood
- Bladder and kidneys
- Blood in the urine
- No urine output
- Pain when you urinate
- Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
- Burns in mouth and throat
- Gastrointestinal system
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Liver failure (especially in children)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heart and blood
- Nervous system
- Coma
- Dizziness
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
Home Treatment
Seek immediate emergency help.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Roundworms, or nematodes, are parasites that can infect humans, usually by residing in the intestines. Several different species of worm can cause infection, and worms can range in length from 1 millimeter to 1 meter. As with other parasitic diseases, roundworm infections are more common in warm, tropical climates than in cooler, temperate areas of the world.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Following Up
- Special Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeastlike fungus called candida. It can infect the mouth, vagina, skin, stomach, and urinary tract. About 75 percent of women will get candidiasis of the vagina during their lifetime, and 90 percent of all people with HIV/AIDS develop candida infections.
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Nov 18, 2008 -
The colors of Autumn might be lovely, but a few things about the season actually bring me down. I am talking about cold and flu season. If you're unlucky enough to have come down with some bug, you might be able to soothe some of your ailments with ingredients you have in your pantry.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Other Disorders Associated ...
- Complications
- Treatment
- Medications
- Behavioral Management
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lisdexamfetamine (Vysvanse), a new stimulant drug for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The active ingredient in lisdexamfetamine is similar to dextroamphetamine, the drug used in Dexedrine and Adderall.
Drug Warning
In 2007, the FDA instructed the manufacturers of all ADHD drugs to include drug warning labels describing the risks for heart and psychiatric side effects.
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