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Headache
2007-12-18 23:11:41
  Headache is a fairly common complaint. However, it is important to recognise the more serious types of headaches that are actually symptoms of more serious diseases. Common Types of Headaches Tension headache: the most common form with ‘tight band’ especially over the temples. Associated with contractions of head and neck muscles due to physical or mental stress. May be aggravated by changes in the environment, drugs, or factors unique to the individual. Treatment is by simple painkillers, rest and removal of aggravating factors. Migraine: there is a heavy throbbing pain usually over one side of the scalp, forehead and about the eye, caused by abnormally dilated blood vessels. May be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights. Known to be triggered by certain factors unique to the individual such as menstruation, alcohol or anxiety. Treatment is by special anti-migraine drugs that reduce the dilatation of blo


Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
2008-03-03 23:05:23
  People with obsessive-compulsive disorder are constantly plagued with anxious and unwelcome thoughts, or have an uncontrollable need to follow rituals. Common obsessive or compulsive behaviour of OCD sufferers include obsession with germs or dirt and the need to wash hands over and over again; preoccupation with order or symmetry; constant feelings of doubt and needing to [...]


Antibiotics & You
2008-02-14 22:40:40
  What Are Antibiotics ? Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria only. Infections are usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Antibiotics, therefore, do not cure all infections. Many infections like the common cold, flu, mild sore throat or diarrhoea are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not cure these. What If Antibiotics Are Used Incorrectly? No healing [...]


Control Stress in 12 Easy Steps
2008-02-01 22:34:40
Plan your time well Be more organised. Make a list of all the things you need to do and arrange them in order of importance. Decide how much time you need for each job and then stick to your plan. Spread out the changes in [...]
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Bad Breath
2008-01-24 10:46:33
  Bad breath or Halitosis can be described as an unpleasant, disagreeable, distinctive, or offensive breath odour. A person who has bad breath may not be aware of the odour. Causes Halitosis is usually caused by poor dental hygiene. Other causal factors of bad breath include: Food (such as raw onions, garlic, or [...]
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Right Way To Wash Your Hair
2008-01-15 23:01:58
  Most of us think we have this all down pat, but for all we know, we might be wrong. After all, we have been washing our hair all our lives. How could we go wrong with something like washing our hair? However, we might be washing our hair the wrong way and contribute to its [...]
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Natural Foot Care
2008-01-01 22:43:54
The way your feet look gives the observer an idea of the way in which you take care of yourself. Everyone wants to have beautiful and healthy feet. To have beautiful skin you have to take care of the skin on your feet. You have to regularly take care of your feet. You will have [...]
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Instant Noodle
2007-12-27 22:53:06
Normally, we cook instant noodles by putting the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for 3 minutes. This is the WRONG method of cooking instant noodles. By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG, it will change the molecular structures of the [...]
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