Health & Wellness
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How Does Fibromyalgia Get Started?
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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The answer to this question may come as a surprise. The patients we see have very similar histories or stories about how their fibromyalgia started. They are mostly women (80%) who are usually between the ages of 35 and 55. They have a history of physical trauma, usually in the head and... More »
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Eczema Stats & Risk Factors
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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Eczema at a Glance Facts: Prevalence and Incidence Statistics • 20% of the population of the Western world has eczema. • In the United States, 15 million... More »
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Common Foods Suspected of Triggering Migraines
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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Food poisoning, allergies, intolerances and sensitivities can also trigger migraine headaches. Only you can figure out which foods are healthy and healing for you and which foods are headache triggers, alone or in combination. Common Foods Suspected of Triggering Migraines: Vegetables:... More »
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Types of Diabetes
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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Diabetes means there is too much sugar in your blood.Pre-diabetes Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but lower than what is diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. You may hear this condition called: • borderline diabetes • Impaired fasting... More »
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Straight Answers to Common Diabetes Questions
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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Diabetes can be confusing, so expert Karen Graham was kind enough to give us answers to some of her most commonly asked questions:Do I have really have diabetes? You may not feel any different, which makes you wonder whether you really do have diabetes. Many people do not have any symptoms, but... More »
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Cooking for Kids with Diabetes
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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When children are young, many families eat simple, child-friendly foods. The recipes in Canada's / America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes by Colleen Bartley, have been taste-tested by children and teens, as well as by their parents, relatives and friends.The dishes are tasty, nutritious and... More »
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A to Z of Children’s Health
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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There has been an enormous increase in the amount of information at our fingertips since the growth of the Internet and, more recently, social media. The majority of parents in North America now have access to medical and parenting advice at the click of a mouse or with the touch of a fingertip. So... More »
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Gluten-Free Shopping Tips
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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Celiac disease or not, here are some rules of thumb for healthy shopping from Alexandra Anca & Theresa Santandrea-Cull, authors of Complete Gluten-Free Diet & Nutrition Guide: 1. Buy fresh food! What could be healthier... More »
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Quick Tips
for Developing Healthy Skin
- Martine - Nov 11, 2013
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The 8-Week Healthy Skin Diet, by former model and nutritionist Karen Fischer, is an 8-step program you follow for 8 weeks (that’s only 2 months) that addresses your lifestyle habits, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and general thinking. Take one step at a time rather than trying to handle... More »
