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		<title>GERD diets &#8211; why dieting can help</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[acid reflux]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diets for gerd]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[GERD is a gastric reflux disease that is never any fun to deal with. Unfortunately it is a quite common problem that affects millions of men, women and children worldwide. GERD is caused by acid reflux, which results when there is an excess amount of acid created in the stomach. Some people deal with GERD for the majority of their lives while for others it is only temporary. Pregnant women for instance often experience GERD during their pregnancy but it goes away afterwards. When it comes to the treatment of GERD the first idea that all doctors will suggest is a change in the patient&#8217;s diet. Most people do not realize just how big an impact their diet has and how poorly they are eating. These days most people rely on fast food for the majority of their meals. Diets for GERD should be based around fresh fruits and vegetables. These are foods that are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Avoiding greasy, sugary foods is important to prevent aggravating your condition. Also for proper GERD diets you should avoid foods like onions, chocolate, peppermint, tomatoes and tomato-based foods as these can all trigger acid reflux symptoms. You should be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of Statin Drugs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health and Fitness</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Heart Disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Statins are commonly prescribed cholesterol medications for people with CAD or coronary artery disease. It is also used to reduce the risk of cardiac arrest in heart patients. There are many Statin drugs available; among them are Lipitor, Lescol, Pravachol, Mevacor, Zocor and Crestor. This drug has many benefits, which include stabilizing plaques in a person’s arteries, reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol levels and decreasing clotting in veins among other things. Who uses Statins? People with heart ailments are prescribed Statins to lower their cholesterol levels. This also works as a method for weight control but should not be taken by people who want to lose weight but do not have existing heart problems. Patients who cannot take Statins however are given an alternative drug to reduce cholesterol levels. There are many potential side effects of Statins and muscular problems are one of them. According to the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, Statins can also lead to pain in the extremities along with cognitive problems. Cognitive problems refer to the difficulty in focusing on what you are doing. Gastrointestinal effects such as an upset stomach, gas and nausea are also among the side effects. Some patients experience headaches, rashes, inadequate sleep [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acid reflux symptoms in women and their remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women often exhibit the same symptoms when they have acid reflux as men with similar condition. However, this condition may be more pronouncing and disturbing especially for women who are pregnant and during menstruation. The good thing is the there are numerous acid reflux remedies that come in variety of forms including prescribed medications and over the counter drugs medicines that deal with the acidity to get rid of the influx. However, although the condition is easy and fast, it is vital to exercise control and preventive remedies and this include mainly lifestyle and dietary changes. Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms of acid influx among women. The first and most common symptom is heartburn. This is when the patient suffers a burning experience in the throat just below the chest or inside the stomach because the acid used in digestion move into the esophagus after meals. This may be accompanied with severe pain in the abdomen and the neck. The nausea feeling is also common among acid reflux patients, though this is common when one suffers from any kind of heartburn. The nausea feeling may lead to vomiting or regurgitation, when swallowed food is brought [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Maintain a Body Without Diseases Using Colon Cleanse Supplements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[herbal colon detox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How To Detox]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Interesting   Info to  Remember]]></description>
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		<title>Find the Best Angular Cheilitis Cure</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health And Fitness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You wake up early and make your way to the bathroom sink to splash some cold water on your face to hasten the wakening process. "Ouch! Oh, no!" you think. "Not again!" There they are, the first little tell-tale cracks forming at the corners of your mouth. Both sides this time, which means probably another bad round. "Why?!"]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Multiple Sclerosis &#8211; A Disease That Destroys The Myelin Sheath</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Multiple Sclerosis]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks the nervous system from the brain to the spinal cord. The brain, as we know, has been referred to having gray and white matter. The neurons, which are made of a cell body, are grouped together in an organized position. When looking at the brain with the naked eye, it appears gray. This is the cerebral cortex. The much deeper gray cells are called nuclei. These two areas allow us to think, speak, and tell our body what to do. Myelin is a coating that covers our axons, which when looked at, appear to be white. Axons are the threads that connect cells. The coating,(myelin) acting similar to insulation on electrical wires, keeps the treads from short circuiting allowing signals to flow quickly from the brain to other parts of the body. MS, as it is also called, disseminated sclerosis, affects the white matter in the brain that has to do with the nervous system. The covering, like what you might find on an electric wire, covers the nuclei which can be attacked by your own immune system. Multiple sclerosis is one of the most nonvascular causes of neurologic disabilities. The disease has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardio Workout Benefits The Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cardio Workout Benefits The Heart Everyone has wondered at some point in time which cardio exercise is better. To put it in simple terms, both low and high intensity exercises will help you to burn off body fat. The question here is which is the most effective to burn off more body fat. When scientists first discovered that during intensive exercises, your body burns glycogen, which is a form of stored carbohydrates that are stored in your liver and muscles for energy. During low intensity exercises, your body will burn a lot of fat. If your wondering whether or not it works, the answer is no because there are so many obese people still around. Even though they are working out with low intensity routines, it still makes you wonder how it can be. The scientists were right when they said the human body burns more body fat during low intensity exercises like walking or swimming. During a high intensity exercise such as running, the body will burn a lot more calories. Even if some of the calories burnt are from glycogen, there are still many fat calories burned as well. To put the icing on the cake, when your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parkinson&#8217;s Disease: 7 Symptoms You Should Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Parkinsons Disease]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Parkinson&#8217;s disease affects millions of people through out the world everyday. This affliction affects not only the people who are actually diagnosed with it, but also their family and friends. While research is being conducted everyday into a possible cure, it is important to understand Parkinson&#8217;s disease symptoms and how they affect the daily life of the individuals who live with this illness everyday. 1- To understand Parkinson&#8217;s disease, you must first have to have at least a minimal understanding of what the disease is and what it does to the human body. This is a chronic illness that takes place when the neurons or the brain cells begin to deteriorate. This results in an insufficient amount of dopamine to be produced. Dopamine controls muscle activity. The result is Parkinson&#8217;s disease symptoms such as walking difficulties, coordination issues and uncontrollable shaking. 2- Generally, Parkinson&#8217;s affects one-half of the body initially. The condition can then travel to the opposite side of the body. When this occurs, the patient essentially has no voluntary muscle control. The result is stiff muscles, poor balance and coordination along with the possibility of tremors. 3- The muscle issues that are associatated with Parkinson&#8217;s disease symptoms can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Healthy! How to Lower Cholesterol Levels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get Healthy! How to Lower Cholesterol Levels There has been plenty in the news about the evils of a high cholesterol level. It’s not just hype either; studies have shown that a high cholesterol number is directly linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease. In order to live healthy, you need to get that number under control and for most of us that means to bring it lower. But how do you lower cholesterol? The good news is that there are plenty of options in how to lower cholesterol through lifestyle modifications and medication in certain circumstances. You are What You Eat Yes, it’s true. Your diet does indeed have a direct correlation to your overall health, no matter what your great uncle told you about eating bacon every day and living to a ripe old age of 96. Our diets today are simply not conducive to a healthy lifestyle, which is why we have seen a rise in obesity as well as an increase in conditions like diabetes and heart disease. There are plenty of ways to learn how to lower cholesterol through good diet choices. First, go for the fruits and vegetables first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Cholesterol Numbers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Heart Disease]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding Cholesterol Numbers Your complete lipoprotein profile consists of cholesterol numbers including total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglyceride (TG) levels. Cholesterol numbers are very crucial to every human being. In fact, every individual after their 20 years of age should check their cholesterol level in a five years interval, if not otherwise recommended by doctors. The blood test signifying the cholesterol numbers is known as lipoprotein profile. This blood test is arranged by following a 10-12 hours of fasting. Significance of Cholesterol Numbers Cholesterol numbers are beneficial because they encode the level of different types of cholesterol in a quantifiable fashion. If it is not possible for you to find out the complete lipoprotein profile, understanding cholesterol numbers concerning total cholesterol level and HDL cholesterol level can offer you the essential idea about the status of the cholesterol content in your body. If your total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol numbers are more than 200mg/dL and less than 40mg/dL respectively, you should consult your doctor for a lipoprotein profile to be done. Cholesterol numbers imply whether the individual is at risk for developing coronary complications in recent days or not. In fact, it helps [...]]]></description>
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