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Some articles on the internet describe pure unadulterated essential oils as natural substances that never spoil and cause no allergies or side effects. But is it true? Can you be allergic to essential oils? Here is a detailed evidence-based article that debunks some dangerous myths about allergies and essential oils.
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Many people have been asking this question because botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are a trendy way to reduce wrinkles. Doctors also use this neurotoxic protein in the treatment of other disorders, such as excessive sweating, spasticity, migraines or neuralgic pain. Here is an evidence-based article on botox and its interactions with antibiotics.
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Coffee is a common drink made from the beans of Coffea arabica bush. Most articles on the web focus on its health benefits but coffee and caffeine also have some side effects and may interact with medical drugs. In this article, we shall take a detailed evidence-based look at side effects and interactions of coffee. You will also learn about the maximum safe daily dose of caffeine you should not exceed.
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. If you want to have a healthy heart you should follow a healthy diet. Here is a detailed, evidence-based post featuring 16 best foods for heart health, including four recommended dietary patterns and two recipes for cardioprotective meals.
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Potassium is an essential mineral that has some vital functions in the body. It regulates blood pressure, prevents water retention in the body and protects against stroke, osteoporosis and kidney stones. Studies also suggest that low blood potassium levels may increase the risk of diabetes. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the link between diabetes and potassium.
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Dandelion tea has lots of benefits and helps in dealing with various liver and inflammation problems. This post describes 12 health benefits of dandelion tea, its nutritional values and side effects. You will also learn a little something about how to make dandelion tea, about its history and where the word “dandelion” actually comes from.
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Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. According to estimates, up to 60 million Americans have trouble sleeping, and annual financial losses due to lack of sleep reach up to $ 63 billion. Treatment of sleep disturbance is complicated and, in addition to medications and lifestyle changes, a sufficient supply of some vitamins and nutrients may help you sleep better. Here is a detailed evidence-based article on vitamins and nutrients for insomnia and sleep disturbance.
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People have used cranberries (and products derived from them, such as cranberry juice, extract or supplements) for treatment and prevention of many disorders, including urinary tract infections. But how do they affect your blood sugar levels? Do cranberries really lower your blood sugar and prevent diabetes? Here is a detailed, evidence-based article on this topic.
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Every year, millions of people develop a strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) or other streptococcal infections, and thousands of them die from them. Although effective antibiotic treatment is available, many people believe that taking antibiotics for strep throat does not make sense because your immune system can handle these bacteria on its own. But is it true? Here is an evidence-based article explaining why it is necessary to get immediate medical help and take antibiotics for a strep throat.
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People have been drinking cranberry juice as a natural remedy for urinary tract infections for ages. But what about kidney stones? Does drinking cranberry juice for kidney stones have any real benefits or does cranberry juice increase the risk of kidney stone formation? Here is a detailed, evidence-based article on the real benefits and drawbacks of cranberry juice in management and prevention of kidney stones.
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Having spots on the tongue is more common than you think. They may appear as bumps, pimples, blisters, lumps or other pigmented or color free lesions and may be accompanied by discharge of pus, mucus, blood, etc. Some spots on the tongue may be painful, while others do not cause any pain and you may just notice them by accident.
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An ingrown underarm hair may cause you a lot of problems. It is usually associated with armpit pain, irritation, swelling and even deep cysts or boils. What is more, it can sometimes be difficult to tell an ingrown armpit hair from an enlarged lymph node.
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