Amanita Poisonous Mushrooms

There’s a good reason why Amanita mushrooms are called “death caps.” They contain one of Nature’s most potent liver poisons. Amanitia mushrooms grow in New England, in the mid-Atlantic states, and on the West Coast from northern California to Canada. Most poisonings occur from June to October. The typical victim is a young child left […]

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Eczema Treatments

Eczema affects an estimated 4 percent of the U.S. population—some 10 million people. It can erupt almost anywhere, but occurs most frequently on your neck, hands, elbows, knees, abdomen, shins, and feet. It looks different from person to person, often a source of confusion for untrained eyes. When in doubt about any persistent skin condition, […]

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What Causes Cancer?

Cancer is not one disease, but more than 200 that develop similarly. At the genetic level, something goes wrong with cell reproduction. Instead of dividing normally, cells that become cancerous reproduce wildly, producing abnormal growths (tumors). Tumor cells spread (metastasize) around the body, growing additional tumors. If tumor growth can’t be stopped, it interferes with […]

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Home Remedies for the Common Cold

Symptoms of the common cold are a runny nose and nasal congestion, and sometimes sneezing, sore throat, or cough. Symptoms of the common cold can be similar to those of the flu, though flu symptoms are usually more severe, and can also include fever, body aches, dry cough, and extreme fatigue. There are plenty of […]

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Chronic Bronchitis: Overview and Treatment

Are you a smoker? Then chances are you have a “smoker’s cough,” or chronic bronchitis. About half of all smokers—some 14 million Americans—have chronic bronchitis, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Smoking is almost always its underlying cause, though exposure to dust, chemical vapors, and other respiratory irritants may aggravate it.

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Home Remedies for Diarrhea

The trots. The runs. Turista. Montezuma’s revenge. No matter what you call it, diarrhea is no fun. Of course, you’re super-careful not to drink the water (or even use ice) when you travel to exotic destinations. There are several different causes of diarrhea, some more serious than others. In this article, you’ll find some home […]

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Preventing Staph or MRSA Infections

MRSA is a type of staph infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics, such as methicillin, oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. Staph infections, including MRSA, occur most frequently among people with weakened immune systems and the elderly in hospitals and healthcare facilities. However, cases of community-associated staph infections have been on the rise, and are usually […]

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Home Remedies for Flu

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. If you do come down with the […]

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Migraine Headaches Overview

According to the International Headache Society, there are 129 different types of headache, but the three most common are migraine, (accounting for 31 percent of headache visits to doctors); tension headache, caused by stress (47 percent) and sinus headache, related to sinus infection or hayfever-type allergies (6 percent).

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Migraine Headache Treatments

Migraines cause severe pounding, throbbing pain usually on one side of your head, and often nausea and vomiting. Frequently, they strike in the morning, and last from a few hours to two days. Some poor souls get migraines almost daily. Others experience them every few weeks or months. Most migraine sufferers get two to five […]

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