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Endive, usually known as escarole, is a leafy green-vegetable with a slightly bitter flavor. It is an unknown salad plant but packed with several health benefiting nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, etc. This articles looks at health benefits of endive, its nutritional values and other facts you should know about this vegetable.
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Statins are a group of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels in patients. Human body requires some amount of cholesterol to function properly. But if cholesterol levels exceed the adequate amount, it can fix itself to the walls of your vessels and constrict or even block them. If a change in lifestyle, diet and exercise does not help in lowering your cholesterol levels, your doctor would prescribe some medicine. Usually this medicine is a statin. Statins affect the production of cholesterol in your liver. They increase good cholesterol levels and lower bad cholesterol levels. This can hinder the development of plaques in your arteries.
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Hair loss is analarmingly increasing problem for not just the older generations but also for teenagers and children. Our hair and hair style is a major part of our personality so hair loss or alopecia is hard to accept and deal with. In this post we shall take a detailed look at some foods that may prevent hair loss.
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Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal drug used in treatment of fungal and yeast infections by inhibiting their growth. It belongs to a class of drugs called azoles. This post provides a detailed and evidence based look at medical and natural Diflucan alternatives.
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Pain relievers are very commonly used medical drugs. This 5000+ word evidence based post describes medical and natural alternatives to Celebrex (Celecoxib). Health benefits, uses and adverse effects of Celebrex, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tramadol, Turmeric, Ginger and Boswellia are compared in detail.
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Do you want to improve your digestive health and get rid of liver problems? If so, then you need to read this article as it will tell you how to get rid of these health issues. All you have to do is to eat artichokes. Now you might be wondering what artichokes are and what their health benefits are. You need to read this article as it will tell you about artichokes, their health benefits and side effects.
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Topical fungal infections are extremely widespread and contagious and include jock itch, athlete’s foot, ringworm, and yeast infections. While it is always necessary to see a doctor to get a proper treatment, sometimes essential oils may also be helpful in treatment of fungal infections. This article describes the best ways of essential oil use in dealing with various fungal infections.
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Premarin is the brand name for an estrogen medication. In this article we shall take a detailed look at Premarin and its medical and natural alternatives.
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An outbreak of acne or pimples is a wide spread problem that all of us face at one time or another and strive hard to get rid of. Most people are fairly used to the appearance of a pimple on the chest, neck, face, shoulder and upper back. But appearance of a pimple on the roof of the mouth is a cause of anxiety and concern for most.
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Snoring is a source of constant worry not only for the snorer but also for his/her poor spouse. Snoring is a nuisance during sleeping hours and can also cause daytime symptoms; potentially leading to serious repercussions in one’s waking hours. Unfortunately it is not only the snorer that suffers from the effects of this malady - the snorer's partner suffers side by side.
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Hemp oil is full of vitamins, proteins and essential fatty acids. These nutrients make it great for your health and your hair. Hemp oil has both internal and external applications. Hemp oil is great for any skin or hair type. Although the distinct nutty aroma of hemp oil is something that takes a little while to get used to.
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Tea is a vital part of the human culture and society. For most tea lovers, tea is more than just a beverage it is a way of life. While coffee has become exceeding popular in the past decades, tea is still the most consumed beverage in the world disbar water. In the European and Asian countries tea is an essential part of the daily routine, while in America the type of tea consumed by majority is iced tea.
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