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HPV Vaccine (Cervical Cancer Vaccine)

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In June of 2006, The Food and Drug Administration approved Gardasil -- the HPV vaccine for females between the ages of 9 and 26. In February of 2008, the FDA announced that Gardasil has been shown to help protect women against vaginal and vulvar cancers caused by HPV types 16 and 18, are believed to lead to 70% of cervical cancer cases.  » Read more

Happiness: Mere Happenstance or Deliberate Choice?

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"We cannot choose to be born, and we cannot opt out of death. Birth and death are constants for all people. But we can choose how to live." David D. Ireland, PH. D. » Read more

Flu Shot

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The Influenza ‘season’ generally starts mid-November and can last well into the month of May. Experts advise the best time to receive a flu vaccination is October or November. Each flu vaccine contains three dead influenza viruses which change from year to year based on the forecasted strain. Scientists attempt to predict which strain will be prominent for the coming flu season and use those dead viruses in their vaccines. » Read more

Curing Insomnia Naturally with Sleep Machines and Other Techniques

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By Christine Harrell As our world becomes increasingly more stressful, a growing number of people are suffering from the turmoil of insomnia. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation lead researchers to believe that the majority of those suffering from this very real problem result from hectic, stressful lives. Before turning to addictive medications and sleep aids, try some more natural solutions that tackle the problem at its source » Read more

Curative Downtime:Restorative Measures to Enhance the Healing Process

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*Factor in pain as a partner to eventual physical wholeness. Purpose to view pain as productive...expect it, work with it, and understand its function in your body. *Understand that emotions will fluctuate day-by-day, sometimes hour-by-hour. If you've never undergone surgery before, there is no accurate way to gauge how your body will respond to anesthesia or to pain medications. » Read more

Caffeine: Wonder Drug or Health Drag

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Caffeine is one of the most commonly ingested substances in the world. Think about it: could you imagine starting the morning without a cup of coffee? In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve got a cup next to you while you’re reading this. But even if you’re not a coffee drinker, it’s likely you’re taking in a hearty dose of caffeine during the day, as it’s a common ingredient in tea (including many green teas), cola-flavored soda, energy drinks, over-the-counter weight loss supplements, chocolate and even some medications. » Read more

Breast Self Exam

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Breast self exam is one of the most important ways to detect breast cancer early enough for treatment to be effective. Breast cancer kills approximately 40,000 women a year in the United States. All women should know how to perform a breast self exam Step One » Read more

Breast Cancer: Risks and Prevention

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According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of those 200,000, approximately 40,000 die annually from breast cancer. » Read more

Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

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An estimated 18.2 million people in the United States have diabetes. More than half (9.3 million) are women (1). Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and if left untreated can lead to a myriad of complications. Knowing your risk factors is one tool to preventing diabetes and/or diabetes complications Risk Factors for Diabetes » Read more

Sunburns

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With summertime upon us, we quickly forget just how dangerous the warm sun is to our health and our families. » Read more

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