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Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S. population each winter. The flu virus can linger in the air for as long as three hours. In close quarters, conditions are ripe for the spread of the virus. That explains why the highest incidence of the flu is in 5- to 18-year-olds, who spend much of their time in school, in close contact with their classmates. The most serious complications occur in older adults, however, especially those in managed care. Do not give aspirin or other “salicylates” to children or teenagers with symptoms of a cold or flu. Don’t bother taking antibiotics to treat your flu or cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and they should be used only for bacterial infections. Antibiotic overuse has become a very serious problem, leading to a resistance in disease-causing bacteria that may render antibiotics ineffective for some conditions.

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Cold sores are a kind of herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus.

A lot of people think that a cold sore and a canker sore is the same thing, but they are not.
As I told you above, cold sores are caused by a virus, while the canker sore are bacterial infections inside your mouth. Canker sores are not contagious, while a cold sore is highly contagious. But you are not reading this to find out what a cold sore is but how to get rid of it, now!

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Colostrum is nature’s first food for mammals and contains high levels of immunoglobulins, the self-defense mechanism by which the body fights infection as well as valuable growth factors to nourish the new born.

The antiviral, antibiotic and general immune boosting properties of colostrum were recognized many thousands of years ago and were used extensively prior to the discovery of antibiotics and sulphur drugs.

Today it is not only recognized for its immune boosting properties but the growth factors in colostrum benefit athletes by increasing stamina and due to its tissue healing properties, speeding up recovery from injury.

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A surprising number of women who buy over the counter medication for yeast infections don’t really have a yeast infection. They do have symptoms commonly caused by the yeast Candida albicans, but the symptoms are caused by something other than yeast.

The most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection (yeast vaginitis) are:

• Itching and burning in the vagina and vulva.

• Soreness, swelling and pain around the vulva.

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Problems with the immune system can be relatively minor, leading to frequent colds and other viral or bacterial infections. Or they can be major diseases. Certain lifestyle issues, such as poor diet and cigarette smoking, and even some prescription medications can cause you to have problems with your immune system function. Some diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are believed to be caused by an overactive immune system and sometimes the medications prescribed to treat these conditions can lead to frequent infections. How the immune system works is not completely understood. Inflammation is a major function of the immune system, yet sometimes it works against us. Researchers believe that the major killers in the United States, cancer and heart disease, are related to chronic inflammation.

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There are many kinds of skin disorder issues, ranging from acne to psoriasis to age spots to bacterial infections. Knowing the difference between healthy skin and rashes, bites, or more serious conditions like eczema or fungal infections will serve to help people avoid developing serious skin disorder conditions.

Sometimes, a skin disorder is caused by a fungal infection. This type of infection can affect not only the skin, but the hair and nails also. Some common forms are athlete’s foot and jock itch, but ringworm is also a fungal infection. Children often suffer from what is called tinea infection, which presents as itching and inflammation of round, scaly patches that results in hair loss. Candida is also a common fungal skin infection, and causes extremely red areas in body creases and folds, such as the underarms, the groin area and under breasts.

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- A lot has been written about the causes of teenage acne and still there does not appear to be consensus on this topic. However, it is becoming clear that it is a problem that needs to be treated from the inside as well as on the outside It is therefore necessary for the teenager to find products that treat the condition both internally and externally,

- Rooibos tea has received a lot of attention from scientists over the last 15 years and Japanese scientists in particular have done a lot of research on the Tea and its beneficial properties. Thanks to Rooibos Tea’s natural age fighting properties it is excellent for use in skin and healthcare products. Rooibos Extract, derived from the Rooibos plant Aspalathus linearis is not only full of antioxidants, it is also has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Aspalathin the anti-allergic property occurs only in the Rooibos plant.

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Most people consider hair combing a routine activity. There are people who keep a particular hair style throughout their life. On the other hand, younger generations adopt new hair styles according to new trends.

To have a healthy hair, proper nutrition is required. General health has direct relation with the quality and quantity of hair. In order to make your hair beautiful, you need regular washing, use of hair oil, proper combing, etc.

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Celiac disease (CD) has a prevalence of 1/100. Between 90-99% of Celiacs are HLA
DQ2 and/or DQ8 positive. Every individual has two DQ serotypes. Because the
molecular HLA nomenclature can be confusing DQ serotyping is a method for
simplifying the results. There are four major types and 5 subtypes: HLA DQ1, DQ2,
DQ3 and DQ4; DQ1 has two subtypes; DQ5 and DQ6 whereas DQ3 has three
subtypes; DQ7, DQ8 and DQ9. Each individual has two copies of HLA DQ. One DQ
type is inherited from each parent.

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Strep throat refers to acute pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx) due to infection with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus bacteria. Unlike the very common sore throat (viral acute pharyngitis), disease caused by various flu viruses, rarely requiring the use of medications, strep throat may require a course of specific antibiotics in order to accelerate the recovery from disease and prevent the occurrence of potential complications. Although bacterial and viral forms of acute pharyngitis have distinctive causes, the manifestations of both disorders are very similar: throat inflammation, soreness, discomfort, difficult swallowing, etc. Without proper medical investigations, the common sore throat can be easily mistaken for strep throat and vice versa. Due to inaccurate diagnosis, patients with strep throat who should be prescribed antibiotics may not receive any medications at all, while patients with viral sore throat may be needlessly prescribed strong antibiotic medications.

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The vast majority of Ritalin and Adderall is given to school children to treat an alleged disease called ADHD. Children who suffer from ADHD are said to be inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactive. They often get bored easily in class, squirm in their seats, are always on the go, or don’t get along with other students or the teacher.

In other words, many children diagnosed with ADHD may simply be bright, normal kids, full of energy and bored out of their minds sitting in public-school classrooms.

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In the first part of this article we found out about what is Jock itch and its symptoms. Let us find out more about Jock itch now.

Jock Itch- Causes

Jock itch is also called as tinea cruris. A fungus multiplies and causes jock itch in the groin area. This fungus finds hot and humid places favorable to multiply and therefore rapidly develops in the groin area. You can get it from anybody via contact, shared towels or clothes. The fungus that causes jock itch is from the dermatophyte family.

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For the African-American community, sickle cell disease is a major health issue. Sickle cell disease can also affect Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian Indian ancestry, and there is a growing segment in the Latino-American population particularly those of Caribbean, Central American, and South American ancestry. In the United States one out of every 400 births has this disease. The most common type of sickle cell disease is sickle cell anemia.

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There are several medications on the market today that can help to treat GERD. It is important to remember the age of the person that is going to be taking the medication. The reason for this is that GERD for children are not the same as they are for adults.

Here are some medications that can help to treat GERD in infants or children. In addition, they are also effective on adults as well.

1. Mylanta and Maalox are both effective antacids

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You would experience a great deal of discomfort when your digestive system is not working properly. These symptoms can be constipation, nausea, loose stools, sweaty and in serious cases, can also be life threatening. Your digestive system is comprised of a digestive tract and other organs that aid in breaking down your food for absorption and the remaining to be removed as waste. Your digestive tract is a series of hollow organs that are joined together in a long, twisting tube. It extends from your mouth to your anus and includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.

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If you suspect you are suffering from a vaginal bacterial infection, the first thing you should do is to consult your doctor. There are multiple reasons for doing this but the principal is that you will be able to know for sure that what you have is vaginal bacterial infection and no other medical condition.

Most of the time, a vaginal bacterial infection is nothing more than a simple yeast infection. But by making sure that you suffer from a vaginal bacterial infection you will then be able to determine what the proper treatment for it is. On top of that, doing a check up will help you prevent possible recurrence of this particular condition.

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The efficiency of existing treatments in curing strep throat strongly depends on the accuracy and speed of diagnosis. In case the diagnosis is inaccurate or established late, the patients are exposed to the risks of receiving the wrong treatment (resulting in increased resistance of the bacterial strains involved in causing strep throat to medications) and of developing serious complications. The treatment of strep throat most often involves the use of antibiotics, medications that play a crucial role in eradicating the causative bacteria and preventing the occurrence of a variety of complications (acute rheumatic fever, kidney disease, coronary disease).

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What is goldenseal?Why is goldenseal a good diarrhea remedy?How much goldenseal do you need to take as a diarrhea remedy?

What Is Goldenseal?

Goldenseal is a native North American plant.

The dried root of goldenseal is used for medicinal purposes.

The medicinal dried root of goldenseal contains unique beneficial substances such as:

HydrastineCanadineBerberine

Goldenseal contains beneficial health properties, these properties help to:

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Strep throat is inflammation and swelling of the throat, tonsils and lymph nodes. Unlike sore throat, which is caused by infection with viruses, strep throat is caused by infection with bacteria. While most sore throats generate mild symptoms and clear naturally, without the aid of medical treatments, strep throat generally requires a course of antibiotics. Untreated strep throat can lead to serious complications such as otitis, heart problems, renal problems and even rheumatic fever. On the premises of a weak immune system, strep throat can be very severe, in which case doctors recommend prompt medical treatment with antibiotics.

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The Western medicine community recently asked the question: Will Alternative Healthcare, a.k.a. Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Western Medicine (WM) merge? This question implies there is reason to wonder and/or we need to consider the benefits a merger might create. The consideration of merging Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Western Medicine is analogues to comparing apples to oranges. The only comparison between apples and oranges is that they are both fruit—but the comparison ends there. Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body, Spirit Healing and Western Medicine is diametrically polar opposites with nothing in common, except the subject (you). I will explain.

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I am often asked why I prescribe antibiotics to my patients with rheumatoid or reactive arthritis, late-onset asthma, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and other so-called “autoimmune diseases”. Before I prescribe any medication, I ask myself whether it will help or hurt. All of the “auto-immune” diseases cause severe disability. Conventional medications neither cure these diseases nor stop the progressive destruction that they cause. Doctors prescribe immune suppressives that sometimes have deadly effects. Antibiotics are far safer than the drugs conventionally used to treat these diseases. So, if antibiotics can be shown to help control these diseases, they should be used long before a doctor thinks of using the conventional immune suppressives.

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An abscess is a collection or aggregation of pus on a cavity most commonly on the skin. Abscesses can actually develop in different areas on the skin and even inside the body. For serious abscesses, an operation may be necessary to drain out the pus. The pus is a think fluid that contains dead tissue, bacteria and white blood cells. Usually, an abscess is caused by bacterial infection. Not all bacterial infections result in the aggregation of pus.
Bacteria that make toxins tend to result in the formation of pus since the toxins may damage the body’s tissues. When bacteria produce toxins, the body’s defense mechanism fights the bacteria. As a result of this body’s reaction (i.e. its fight against bacteria), some tissues die. A cavity forms and starts to fill with pus. As the infection continues, the cavity may become bigger.

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If you suffer from persistent acne, there are probably a number of urgent questions on your mind about how to make it go away. If you read this article, you just may find one or more of your questions answered.

1. What is acne?

It is a very common skin infection caused by excess oil produced by your sebaceous glands. The pores of your skin become blocked up with this excess oil — plus dead skin cells. In this condition your skin become a great breeding ground for bacterial infections which results in pus-filled lumps on your face.

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Garlic belongs to the same family as the onion. Both these herbs have been given special importance in Ayurveda due to their immense curative properties. The first recorded incidence of garlic as a medicinal herb dates as back as 4500 B.C. when the pyramid builders in Egypt were made to eat garlic cloves everyday for building their health. It has also been recommended by Hippocrates, who is regarded as the Father of Medicine.

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The desire to look young & beautiful is human weakness and is as old as the origin of human being himself. The hair is the most important part of personality and the condition of hair can make or break your looks. It is “The Crowning-glory” or an unruly tangle that refuses to do what it’s told. The head is the seat of the five sense organs, and is the most important part of the human body. To protect the head from heat, wind, dust etc., nature has blessed it with smooth skin and abundant dark hair. Premature Graying & Loss of hair as well causing of dandruff have become common disorders these days. It causes a great deal of concern to persons affected by these disorders, especially women who regard good, clean & shining hair, with thick long hair as a sign of beauty.

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