Peripheral Neuropathy: What Are Its Causes?

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The nervous system is the body’s control center, overseeing all body processes. Throughout the body, there are an estimated 100 billion nerves that act as messengers. They send messages from the various points in the body to the brain, and vice versa. Now, when the nerves suffer from damage, it can cause various discomforts. If … Read more

Runner’s Bane — Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis

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A few years back, plantar fasciitis treatment used to be sought ought solely by hikers and climbers. However, lighter running shoes and the barefoot running phenomenon has made the condition quite well known in running circles. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most painful injuries you can get — and it could take years for … Read more

Methods of Contouring Teeth

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Getting a winning smile takes more than perfectly white teeth. At times, your strict dental hygiene routine might not guarantee the smile for which you are aiming. Among the prevalent issues affecting smiles are cracked and misshapen teeth. You might unfortunately not do so much to change this. This is because these issues are often … Read more

Baby Teeth: Helping Kids Deal With Losing Them

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In elementary schools all over the country, children are going through what seems like a cute and minute phase in our adult eyes, but what is a scary experience to their very young minds. They are losing their baby teeth. Children typically start losing their baby teeth at the age of six, and this would … Read more

5 Tips for Smoother Hair

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A lot of girls would share this common frustration: how to get smoother hair. Battling thick, frizzy, tangled hair does not only translate to how good you look, but it can get uncomfortable and annoying to deal with. We see a lot of advertisements and products that promote smooth, tangle-free hair. But we’ve tried all … Read more

Understanding the Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease

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Hashimoto’s disease affects about 14 million people in the United States. It is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, which is a type of autoimmune disorder characterized by an inflamed thyroid gland. Patients with this strange condition have lymphocytes or immune cells that help attack the thyroid, instead of protecting it. They destroy the tissue, cells, … Read more

How to Keep a Healthy and Happy Family

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We all dream of having a happy and healthy family. While this could mean a loud and messy house, nothing beats the joy that comes with knowing that your loved ones are in excellent health. But all these are easier said than done. Do you wonder what you can do today to start taking better … Read more