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There is a good reason why people are advised to get at least eight hours of sleep each day. Have you been sleep deprived lately? Chances are, you know the perfect answer why getting quality sleep is as good as getting the right quantity of sleep. Not having slept well can just drain you of the right energy to make you go through with your day, not to mention feeling cranky at almost anything trivial. Continue reading

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Illegal drugs may soon lose its appeal with today’s widespread use of prescription pills that are misused and abused by many. Michael Jackson’s death may be an eye opener and addiction to prescription pills doesn’t only exclude the celebrities. Even ordinary citizens can be addicted to prescription pills. It can be your neighbor, friend, or family. The sad truth is that anyone can be a prescription pill addict and there’s no law that says taking these pills are illegal. There were many cases when doctors miss out signs of addiction as their patients trick them to prescribing more. Continue reading

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People who are diagnosed with this malady are suffering two illnesses: Psoriasis, which gives the sufferer a rough, scaly rash on the skin, and a semblance of Rheumatoid Arthritis, where the very person’s immune system attacks the body’s cartilage tissues. The person will experience the nuisance of the red or silvery patches on the skin. There is also pain, tenderness and stiffness of the joints. In most cases, this condition affects the joints of the fingers and toes, mostly sore at mornings and which subsides throughout the course of the day. Continue reading

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After watching a video about sleeping pills, it was alarming that these seemingly harmless pills are worse than placebos. It might be a hilarious thought, but there are greater evidences that sleeping pills help you “forget” that you are getting poor quality sleep. This means, the drug is working on your memory and not on your ability of getting a sound sleep. Continue reading

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Is it a surprise that many people are becoming aware of the foods they eat and are constantly in search of the most natural alternative? Natural is the hype, and many slumping organic industries are suddenly opening their doors to welcome the health-conscious multitude. Continue reading

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It might be a laughing matter, but our modern society is fast becoming a ” constipated ” society. A growing number of people all over the world are suffering from infrequent bowel movements that can make one wonder if people have been too busy to take a poop lately. Continue reading

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Plastics are everywhere… Not only do plastics become a threat to our natural environment, but to our very bodies as well. The sad part is, we may never have any cause for an alarm since these have evolved into one of our modern day basic essentials. Continue reading

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It’s been tough convincing a friend of mine about the risks of being a cola addict. Surely, there’s a reason behind the upbeat and happy ads we see on many cola products – Cola… just gives you that energy boost to beat the slump out of a lazy day. Who wouldn’t want to feel the cola high? Continue reading

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The war with the dreaded swine flu is perhaps overrated with all its media focus… and there’s an even deadlier silent killer that respects no age, religion, race, and gender.  Millions have received the kiss of death with this merciless nemesis that is close to your heart. Continue reading

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Your wonder gloss may be the ultimate summer beauty must-have, giving your pout an extra shine without the waxy feel of your lipstick and lip balm… but these shimmery sticks can greatly boost your risk for – Lip Cancer. Continue reading

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Mineral makeup has been piling up the cosmetic shelves like storm, and we see a rise in number of women patronizing these trendy product lines, from the cheapest drugstore labels to the high-end brands.  The promise of healthy glowing skin that is marketed to give a lot of healthy benefits makes mineral makeup a real help – or is it just another hype?

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Obesity is a modern-day pandemic that’s sweeping every developed nation in the world.  It doesn’t respect any age, gender or race.  Many are being led to a sedentary lifestyle, which we see more evident in the current economic slump. Continue reading

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When Bio-tech industries have introduced GMO or genetically modified crops, it caused quite a sensation with many health enthusiasts groups, and there is still an ongoing debate about it.  But right under our noses, a far more questionable process is being kept under wildfire, known as Nanotechnology. Continue reading

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