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Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought
(HealthDay News) — If you sidle up to a bar and assume one drink an hour won’t make you legally drunk, think again. A new study finds that bartenders pack a lot more booze into common drinks than many people realize.
Researchers visited 80 bars and restaurants in Northern California last year and found that glasses […]
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Meaning and Principles of Ayurveda
Ayurveda comprising of Ayur (life) and Veda (Scince or knowledge) is a holistic healing science which is in other words called “Science of life”.
Ayurveda deals with the complete way of life, rather than just the treatment of diseases.Basic principlesAyurveda considers the humanity and universe as a common origin, and considers nature to […]
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Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems?
(HealthDay News) - Gastroesophageal reflux reflux disease (GERD) can cause symptoms during the night that can prevent a good night’s sleep.
The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions to keep GERD symptoms calm at night:
Be careful of the foods you eat from late afternoon until bedtime. Try to avoid spicy foods, onions and chocolate.
Eat a […]
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Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports
(HealthDay News) - An over-the-counter ear wax softener may cause inflammation and damage to the eardrum and inner ear, and harm hearing in the process, report Canadian researchers who made the discovery in an animal study.
The researchers looked at the effect of a softener called Cerumenex on hearing and the ear cells in chinchillas, a […]
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Health Tip: Before You Get Pregnant
(HealthDay News) - It’s important to take care of yourself while you’re pregnant. But you should begin caring for your body long before you confirm that you’re expecting a baby.
Here are suggestions on how to prepare your body for pregnancy, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Eat a healthy, balanced diet, rich […]
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Kama Raja
In order for erection to occur, the nerves of the penis must be functioning properly, blood circulation to the penis must be adequate, and there must be stimulus from the brain. If there is something interfering with any or all of these conditions, a full erection is not possible.
Common causes for erectile dysfunction include diseases […]
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Health Tip: Managing Stress
(HealthDay News) - A certain amount of stress is natural and unavoidable, but too much can be debilitating.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to help you reduce stress:
Figure out what is causing your stress, and talk to a friend or family member about your concerns.
Avoid overeating, and stick to a healthy, […]
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Health Tip: Say Cheers With Red Wine
(HealthDay News) — Red wine has been shown to help improve cardiovascular health, most likely because it is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.
You should limit yourself to a 4-ounce glass of wine daily, Yale-New Haven Hospital advises. But check with your doctor, especially if you presently don’t drink alcohol.
Here’s more information:
Drinking for health should be […]
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Meditation May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
(HealthDay News) — For rheumatoid arthritis sufferers whose painful illness prompts depression, relief may come from the practice of an age-old technique already embraced by millions around the world: meditation.
Researchers found that a half-year exposure to meditation techniques helped patients shave as much as one-third of their psychological distress.
The research team, led by Elizabeth K. […]
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Health Tip: Female Infertility
(HealthDay News) — About 12 percent of women in the United States aged 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term, the U.S. government says.Here is a list of risk factors for infertility, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Age, usually 35 or older.
Stress.
An unhealthy diet and/or […]