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Finding a Pediatrician
A pediatrician is a very important person in the life of your child. Being a parent, you want to know that your child's pediatrician is knowledgeable and compassionate.
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How many more Suicides until We are Heard?
fibromyalgia and the lack of support from our physicians, government officials, and the media.
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Joining the Peace Corps
Deciding to join the Peace Corps is a bold step. But going through the application is a whole other matter that can take months if not longer.
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Autism Testing
The first critical step in diagnosing your child's autism is to have your child undergo a series of tests and assessments so as to correctly determine if it is autism.
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Do I Have Alzheimer's?
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease.
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Fibromyalgia is Not an Emotional Condition
It is time for our physicians, our governments, our friends, and our families to learn about our condition, and give us the support that we need rather than us continuing to be treated as though our fibromyalgia is all in our heads.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
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Oh That Pain In My Stomach: Part II :-( Your Ulcer May Be Cured
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
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The Power of the Mind
Healing of Body, Mind, and Spirit: A new approach to fighting disease
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Taking Charge of Your Fibromyalgia
Educating ourselves via books or the internet is the only way to gain solid knowledge. Learning to do our own research rather than depending upon others to tell us how to cope with fibromyalgia is a responsibility that we need to learn to take seriously.

The Last King of Scotland Review
Forest Whitaker lands his Oscar winning portrayal of General Idi Amin in the film adaptation of the book The Last King of Scotland - available on DVD April 17th.
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History of Massage
A brief look at the history of massage - 2 B.C. to 2006.
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The Risks of Liposuction
The risks of liposuction or cosmetic surgery can go beyond money or hospital time. Women who suffer or die after liposuction pay a huge price for weight loss surgery.
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Vaginitis
Vaginal infections are most commonly caused by yeast, bacterial vaginosis or Trichomonas vaginalis, a urethral parasite.
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Alzheimer's and Nutrition
Proper nutrition is an important part of caring for the Alzheimer's sufferer.
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How to Care for Your Child's Teeth
Most dental phobias are created from traumatic dental experiences during childhood. The following tips will help to minimize dental problems that they face.
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Massage and Chronic Pain
Everyone probably knows at least one person who is suffering from some form of chronic pain.
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A Walk Through the 12-Steps: Step 8
Step 8 of any 12-step program suggests that we must make a list of all people we have harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all.
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Asian Americans and Diabetes
Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities.
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Don't be led down the so-called garden path!
The important aspect of dealing with fibromyalgia is to do one's own research, consult with a well-educated physician who understands fibromyalgia, and not be led astray by every new product, treatment, or miraculous "cure" that some zealous convert tells us will "cure" our FMS.

Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Your Waistline:
According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease.
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Fibromyalgia and Depression
We are responsible for our own well-being, and if we find ourselves feeling depressed about our life, we first must make sure that we do not have a clinical depression by seeing a physician who has a great deal of knowledge about both fibromyalgia and depression.
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Finding a Massage Therapist
If you are looking for a massage therapist, you might find this checklist useful before you begin your search.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Many people are affected by this digestive syndrome. No cure exists, but correcting certain lifestyle issues can help prevent the symptoms for IBS.
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Nurses Week May 6-12
Nurses: Strength, Commitment, Compassion is the American Nurses Association's theme for Nurses Week 2006.
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Symptoms and Life Cycle of Tetanus: Why Lockjaw Immunization is Important
When was the last time you got a tetanus shot? If you can't remember when then maybe it is time to get one.
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Symptoms of Mumps
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
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Alzheimer's Drugs -- Part One
First in a four part series of articles on Alzheimer's drugs.
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Lower the Risk of Transmitting the AIDS Virus to Your Baby
Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby.
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Acupuncture Treatments
This ancient, Asian treatment is gaining ground with Western practioners
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Emperor Bonaparte Exiled
The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.
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Helping Your Child Become Active
Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need.
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How to Have Healthy Hair for Life
Healthy hair is one of the biggest factors in looking beautiful. Many of us spend years unnecessarily damaging our hair and are left with thin, brittle broken strands.
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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.
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