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The Causes of Ingrown Toenails

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Ingrown toenails. You've heard of them and know a few friends and family members who have had one. They are a fairly common foot issue that in most cases are easily treatable. As harmless as they appear, they can become serious health concerns for certain people with other health issues such as diabetes. They can also get infected if they aren't treated, causing potentially excruciating pain and possibly irreparable damage to the toe. In some cases, the nail itself will need to be removed. What Is an Ingrown Nail? Normally, the toenail will grow over the flesh of the toe. This is because the nails act as a source of protection for the tip of the toe as well as for the old use of gripping the ground when barefoot. An ingrown nail, however, occurs when a nail grows into the flesh instead of on top of the flesh. These nail abnormalities typically occur on the big toes. What Causes Ingrown Toenails? There are multiple causes of ingrown toenails, most of which can be easil

Heel Spurs Vs. Plantar Fasciitis

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ny kind of heel pain isn't fun and have great, negative impacts on one's daily life. Walking, even standing or sitting with the feet on the ground can border on being unbearable. As with any kind of pain, you want to quickly find the cause and remedy it as soon as possible. There are many causes of heel pain. Two of the most common causes of heel pain are heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. The pain with these two foot issues include pin-or knife-like sharp pain in the morning that dissipates into a dull, nagging pain for the rest of the day. Heel Spurs While not all heel spurs are painful, sometimes the pain can be confused with that of plantar fasciitis. These and the straining of the plantar fascia can trigger each other, have similar pain and causes, risk factors and treatments. Heel spurs are the result of calcium deposits that form on the underside of the heel bone. This calcium deposit usually occurs over the course of many months. Strains of the foot muscles

Better Health Through BALANCE!

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It is accepted that the common cold is caused by viruses such as the rhinovirus and can be transmitted from one infected individual to the other. The cold viruses are easily spread by one human coughing or sneezing in the air surrounding a healthy subject. According to Wikipedia, Rhinovirus infection proliferates in temperatures between 33-35 degrees Celsius (91 to 95) the temperature found in the nose. Dr Fiset after being exposed to a child suffering from a cold's drect cough, developed symptoms of the common cold such as a sore throat. She elaborated the premise that if she could lower the temperature in her mouth and nose by breathing by her open mouth, the virus might not develop. During the first day, she breath with her mouth slightly opened letting in cooler air (room temperature air is normally around 22 degrees Celsius) and did not develop a common cold the next day. Dr Fiset added to her breathing technique drinking a lot of cold water and gargling with col

A Simple Method to Cure Cold or the Flu

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It is accepted that the common cold is caused by viruses such as the rhinovirus and can be transmitted from one infected individual to the other. The cold viruses are easily spread by one human coughing or sneezing in the air surrounding a healthy subject. According to Wikipedia, Rhinovirus infection proliferates in temperatures between 33-35 degrees Celsius (91 to 95) the temperature found in the nose. Dr Fiset after being exposed to a child suffering from a cold's drect cough, developed symptoms of the common cold such as a sore throat. She elaborated the premise that if she could lower the temperature in her mouth and nose by breathing by her open mouth, the virus might not develop. During the first day, she breath with her mouth slightly opened letting in cooler air (room temperature air is normally around 22 degrees Celsius) and did not develop a common cold the next day. Dr Fiset added to her breathing technique drinking a lot of cold water and

Vegetarian Diet - The Promise to Good Health

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 Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Rizvana Manzoor Vegetarianism changes the way you look at and think about food. It is a natural and holistic journey that must be undertaken for the good health of your body. A well balanced vegetarian diet i.e. one low in fat and high in fibre is enough to keep most complicated medical problems at bay like coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and even certain forms of cancer. Vegetarians tend to consume more quantities of polyunsaturated fats which are healthy when compared to saturated fats present in all meat products. A typical vegetarian meal is one which includes a balanced proportion of grains, cereals, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, dairy and soy products. Since ther

7 Medical Benefits of Marijuana

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In this article, we are going to talk about a few medical benefits of marijuana that you can enjoy if you have a medical prescription. In other words, we are going to shed some light on the positives on the basis of scientific research. Marijuana is not recommended for recreational purposes. According to researchers, the herb can help with the treatment of absent-mindedness, malaria, gout, and rheumatism, just to name a few. Now, let's talk about some of the prominent benefits of this herb. 1. Cancer Treatment According to a study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, marijuana can help fight cancer. Another study found that CBD can also curb the growth of cancer cells in the body. The researchers at the American Association for Cancer Research say that the herb does a good job of slowing down the growth of tumors in the lungs, breasts, and brain. 2. Prevents Alzheimer's Disease CBD has a powerful ingredient called THC that helps control the Alzheimer

All You Need to Know Regarding CBD Oil

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CBD stands for cannabidiol oil. It is used to treat different symptoms even though its use is rather controversial. There is also some confusion as to how exactly the oil affects our bodies. The oil may have health benefits and such products that have the compound are legal in many places today. What it is CBD is a cannabinoid, a compound found in cannabis plant. The oil contains CBD concentrations and the uses vary greatly. In cannabis, the compound that is popular is delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. It is an active ingredient found in marijuana. Marijuana has CBD and THCA and both have different effects. THC alters the mind when one is smoking or cooking with it. This is because it is broken down by heat. Unlike THC, CBD isn't psychoactive. This means that your state of mind does not change with use. However, significant changes can be noted within the human body suggesting medical benefits. Source Hemp is a part of the cannabis plant and in most cases, it i