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November 20, 2008

Six Additional Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

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In an earlier article I spoke of six symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease that I encountered as I was being diagnosed with this disease. I will now go over additional subtle symptoms. SLOW MOTION As Parkinsons progresses your movements are in slow motion, and can slow you down additionally by 50% in the middle of something you are doing.

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United in grief

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The families of Clostridium difficile victims speak out

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What’s the Harm?

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In addition to preventing toxins from being sweat out of the body, antiperspirants contain Aluminum Chlorohydrate, as an active ingredient. The suspicion of aluminum as one of the contributing factors to Alzheimer’s started back in the 1950’s. In more recent years it has also been related Breast Cancer. One of the ways that women may increase their risk is by the application of an antiperspirant right after shaving because shaving causes very tiny nicks in the skin that allow these chemicals an easy entrance into the body.

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Not so easy

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How airline almost stopped windpipe transplant

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How BMI Causes Obesity

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BMI stands for body mass index or Quetelet index and exists as a ratio of body weight over the square of your height. Many people misunderstand the perception behind this measurement or ratio. Individuals with high BMI level are prone to many disorders such as obesity as well as diabetes.

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Parkinsons Disease Research Results

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Surprisingly natural products can help diseases. These products can be the simplest things.

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November 19, 2008

Celiac Disease and the Grains That Cause This Illness

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Celiac disease is caused by eating our favorite food - bread. Learn how this disease occurs and what it does in your body. Then, discover what foods lead to this disease.

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Don’t Put Your Body at Risk - Check Out Natural Way to Fight Obesity

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While most people fear obesity because of a bad shape or a not so appeasing figure, there is far more than just curves that should drive you to battle obesity. Looking bad is just one of the effects of obesity. The problem of excessive weight brings along several other woes than just bulging fat. Problems like blood pressure, diabetes, heart diseases and cancer are closely associated with excessive weight.

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The Symptoms of Thrush - The Signs to Look For

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So you think you might have thrush? Read this quick guide to ascertain if those symptoms you are suffering from really are candida.

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Anthrax found on teacher’s drums

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A teacher tells an anthrax death inquiry she had not “thought deeply” about the risks of importing drums.

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Technology to eradicate malaria

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Emerging technologies could boost supplies of essential plant-based drugs to combat and ultimately help eradicate malaria, says a report.

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Key NHS reform ‘delivered little’

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A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.

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Baby P doctor ‘deeply affected’

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A doctor accused of failing to spot Baby P’s injuries during an examination says she has been “deeply affected” by his death.

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So You Are Thinking About Having Gastric Bypass Surgery

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So you are considering gastric bypass surgery. It is not an easy decision. Let me tell you about my experience, and give you a few helpful tips on deciding.

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Heavy drinkers ‘lie to doctors’

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Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.

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