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		<title>Do you have to get your blood tested for arthritis?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I basically have a fear and pass out whenever I encounter needles.....<br />
I need to go to the doctor to get my hand checked out and see if I do have arthritis.<br />
If they do need to take my blood, where would they take it from? Upper arm like a regular flu shot?</p>
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		<title>Cold and flu season is near. What are some ways to prepare yourself and to strengthen your immune system?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 21:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I always seem to be the one to get sick every winter. I was curious as to what are some various things you can do for yourself in order to prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season. Also, what foods or vitamins are key to strengthening your immune system?</p>
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		<title>What if you took a Flu Shot when you had a Cold and a Sinus Infection and were going to start anti-biotics?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had a cold for 10 days, as of yesterday. I was out of town and went to see an internist that a friend recommended. Doc thought that I may also have a sinus infection. He prescribed anti-biotics and gave me a flu shot at the same time. I told him that I'd heard that [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had a cold for 10 days, as of yesterday.  I was out of town and went to see an internist that a friend recommended.  Doc thought that I may also have a sinus infection.  He prescribed anti-biotics and gave me a flu shot at the same time.  I told him that I'd heard that you can't do that, get a flu shot while sick.  He said it was not really true, and that I may feel more sick for a couple of days, but both the anti-biotics for my infection and the flu shot for future flu prevention would be effective, nonetheless.  Can anyone, with knowledge to that, confirm or deny?</p>
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		<title>What is the difference between a flu and the swine flu?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Diabetes Diet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A diabetes diet may not be as bad as you think. It is curious that a person who is put on a diabetes diet will be eating a diet that they should have eaten before they were diagnosed with this debilitating disease. Let's take a quick look the diabetes diet and see if there is [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A diabetes diet may not be as bad as you think. It is curious that a person who is put on a diabetes diet will be eating a diet that they should have eaten before they were diagnosed with this debilitating disease. Let's take a quick look the diabetes diet and see if there is any thing that can be improved here in this informative article.<span id="more-146"></span></p>
<p>The basic successful diabetes diet will be one to attain weight control by reducing calories. Based on the type of diabetes, the carbohydrate intake will be regulated, and hence the blood glucose levels will be controlled. Saturated fats are a negative influence for the diabetes diet and should be avoided. Some people call "saturated fats" by its other name of "dietary fat".</p>
<p>Most of those patients with type 2 diabetes will be overweight, and the diabetes diet that is recommended for them is one that controls weight. For those with type 1 diabetes, the diabetes diet consists of controlling the carbohydrate intake. As stated before, lifestyle changes can bring type 2 diabetes under control. This hopefully will show many who read this that type 2 diabetes is very preventable and the "diabetes diet" is simply one of choosing the right foods to eat before the deceitful diabetes can take hold.</p>
<p>A tasty diabetes diet that many will like is made up of things like a "Spanish omelet" that is served up with a fruit salad and a roll, such as a dinner roll. The omelet has olive oil, red and green peppers, mushrooms, regular pepper and garlic, and herbs and the herbs can be added to your satisfaction. It has parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and onions to boot ! A diabetes diet does not have to be boring.</p>
<p>Another thing that is delicious for a person on a diabetes diet is fish, such as Caribbean red snapper that is served up with all the trimmings of tomatoes, onions, herbs, olives, and more. Now that you have a few examples of a tasty diabetes diet, you can probably think up a few of your own favorites. Believe it or not, even pizza can be created to be diabetic-friendly.</p>
<p>Educating yourself can improve a diabetes diet by leaps and bounds. Just because someone is diagnosed with diabetes does not mean they have to forsake delicious-tasting meals. Being careful is important, but being creative with your diabetes diet is important also.</p>
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		<title>Boost Your Immune System</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Boost Your Immune System Clich+¬s are clich+¬s because they make sense and are, almost always, timely. "Prevention is better than cure" is one of the old sayings we might as well follow. The only method to keep our bodies up and going is not to take medicine when we are sick but to [...]


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<p>Clich+¬s are clich+¬s because they make sense and are, almost always, timely. "Prevention is better than cure" is one of the old sayings we might as well follow. The only method to keep our bodies up and going is not to take medicine when we are sick but to avoid becoming sick in the first place. This means we have to keep our immune system in shape.<span id="more-119"></span></p>
<p>Most people wrongly believe that we cannot control our immune system but it is actually up to us to take optimum care of it. Here are several things that you can do:</p>
<p>Your diet should have plenty of antioxidants. This means eating fruits and vegetables with vitamins A, C, and E. Pop some of those blueberries and cherries then cook up some spinach and brussel sprouts. Finish up with tea. It might be hard to get the recommended amount of antioxidants so consider taking a daily supplement.</p>
<p>Slow down on the sweets. Sugar can affect your white blood cells and that is not in a good way. Avoiding it will increase the proper functioning of our immune system.</p>
<p>No fatty foods! At least, cut down on them. We all know the negative effects they can have on our health so adapt a leaner diet.</p>
<p>Make exercise a routine. You do not have to do it everyday. Three to four times in a week is enough to get good blood circulation. This allows your white blood cells to flow through the body and kill germs faster.</p>
<p>Drink water. Water cleanses our bodies and flushes out toxins from the body. You can also get some of those colon cleansing products to do this. Releasing dirt means getting rid of the bad stuff that hamper the proper functioning of our immune systems.</p>
<p>Zinc and other herbs are ideal. The herbs include garlic, elderberry, and astragalus. Make sure zinc is part of your diet, as it helps out our immune system when we get sick.</p>
<p>Get enough sleep and rest. Growth hormones are generated by our bodies every time we sleep. These hormones boost our immunity so catch up on your z's so you will not get sick.</p>
<p>Once you take care of your immune system, it will reciprocate by taking care of you. Once you follow the old clich+¬, you will worry less about medications and prescription drugs because you will not get sick at all! So, boost your immune system and live healthy.</p>
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		<title>Combat Allergies with Food</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are there Foods That Combat Allergies? If you are suffering from allergies and are seeking natural remedies, then be comforted with the fact that there are actually a variety of options available. Among these relief is food. There are several food products that alleviate common allergic reactions. Prior to resorting to trying a particular diet [...]


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<p>If you are suffering from allergies and are seeking natural remedies, then be comforted with the fact that there are actually a variety of options available. Among these relief is food. There are several food products that alleviate common allergic reactions.<span id="more-106"></span></p>
<p>Prior to resorting to trying a particular diet to ease allergies, a better understanding of a balanced diet is in order. Maintaining a healthy diet strengthens your body and immune system. It improves chances of preventing flu and lessens the likelihood of allergies or at the least, makes them manageable.</p>
<p>In taking in a particular food, a good choice would be lime. Half a lime or a whole lime squeezed into a cup of water is suggested to those people who have allergies. This type of drink should be taken as is or with a teaspoon of honey regularly for a span of two months in order to get effective relief. Honey is also considered to be another type of natural remedy for an allergy.</p>
<p>Another type of food option that you can use in treating allergies is vegetable juices. It has been found in some studies, that vegetable juices are effective in allergy treatment.<br />
You may take simple vegetable juices such as carrot juice or make your own vegetable juice combination. Mixing cucumber, carrot and beet juice is a firsthand recommendation.</p>
<p>One food that may be eaten for relief from allergies is banana. This all-natural remedy recommends at least one banana daily for one to two months, although 2 bananas will be more beneficial. While banana is a general relief for allergies, it is specifically designed for skin allergies that progress from smaller allergies.</p>
<p>It is advised to consume lots of fruits and vegetables. As mentioned, lime and banana have therapeutic claims against most allergies. Apples, carrots and grapes may also be tried. It is recommended to start this all-natural diet slowly. One can eat a fruit or vegetable then add another in the following days or weeks. This approach is advised when a person fasts.</p>
<p>While these fruits and vegetables do offer relief from allergies, one must proceed with this diet with caution. This natural method is dependent on specific allergies that one has. For instance, while banana may lessen chances of skin allergies, those who are allergic to banana or similar food may not be able to eat this natural remedy without an allergic reaction from it. It is advised that people with food allergies conduct their own research first. A scheduled consultation with a doctor or checking articles in the internet, such as from a credible medical websites namely WebMD, is a good start.</p>
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		<title>No Cold Meds for Kids</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the past, we have always treated our children's cold symptoms with liquids and some good ole cough medications. Well, the old school of thought has been rejected in the new era of medicinal knowledge. A major drug manufacturer recently announced that they were pulling cold medications for kids under 4 years old. The reason? [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the past, we have always treated our children's cold symptoms with liquids and some good ole cough medications. Well, the old school of thought has been rejected in the new era of medicinal knowledge. A major drug manufacturer recently announced that they were pulling cold medications for kids under 4 years old. The reason? They felt it didn't have any significant benefits for young ones who caught the cold. This reasoning also has the FDA considering a ban on meds for children under the age of 6. This ban may take a year or so, but it poses a very serious question. Do our kids need cold meds? Experts agree the answer to that question is a wholehearted NO!<span id="more-48"></span></p>
<p>Learning from the past</p>
<p>When the manufacturers first made medication for children's cold symptoms, they did not run any clinical tests or trials. They assumed that the child's body was much like an adult's but just a smaller or GÇ£miniGÇ¥ version. This flawed thinking led them to believe that they could produce the same type of meds for children and adults alike. Decades later, they realize that children have different medicinal needs then full-grown adults (you would think that would be a no-brainer). It goes to show you how much the drug manufacturers really care about the consumer (but that is beyond the scope of this article).</p>
<p>Parents to blame?</p>
<p>Every year, thousands of children are rushed to the hospital due to overdoses from cold, flu or cough medication. This is mostly the parent's fault because they are the ones who give their kids the medication. Another mistake most parents make is giving their children more than one cough or cold medication at a time (a dosage their young and fragile bodies cannot tolerate).  The reason most adults think it is ok to give their kids meds is that there is not enough public awareness of the dangers of cough and cold medications.</p>
<p>A happier &amp; healthier child</p>
<p>So next time your little one gets sick, don't go reaching for the medicine cabinet. Instead, make sure your children recieve plenty of fluids, vitamins, a healthy diet, and (most importantly) much-needed rest. If they are still sick and their condition worsens, take them to the physician immediately for a thorough diagnosis. This will ensure that if there are other complications (such as Pneumonia or bacterial infection) they will be treated early and with greater effectiveness.  It is better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to the kiddies.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many threats out there in the world, but one very real and frightening virus known as the GÇ£Pandemic FluGÇ¥ has health officials concerned for the future. The reason it's such a concern for scientists is that the disease spreads very quickly and attacks on a global level. That means if a breakout occurred, [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many threats out there in the world, but one very real and frightening virus known as the GÇ£Pandemic FluGÇ¥ has health officials concerned for the future. The reason it's such a concern for scientists is that the disease spreads very quickly and attacks on a global level. That means if a breakout occurred, the whole world would be affected.<span id="more-29"></span></p>
<p>Avian Flu (HSN1) aka GÇ£Bird FluGÇ¥</p>
<p>The biggest Pandemic Flu threat is known as the GÇ£HSN1GÇ¥ virus. This strain of virus is more generally referred to as the GÇ£Avian FluGÇ¥ and the GÇ£Bird FluGÇ¥. This is because this virus is spread by birds. The Avian Flu virus is spread by birds from Eastern Asia and neighboring countries. Although the Avian Flu is most commonly found in birds and mammals, there have been a few documented human victims as well. The human factor keeps scientists tracking this very real threat because it is extremely virulent and it continues to evolve rapidly.</p>
<p>GÇ£The PandemicGÇ¥</p>
<p>In 1918, there were 50 million plus deaths worldwide from a Pandemic Flu outbreak. This is the single greatest influenza outbreak in history! Back in those days, there simply wasn't enough public knowledge about treating influenza early and the great GÇ£PandemicGÇ¥ struck on a global level. Besides the millions of deaths, the economy had collapsed as well. The world was in turmoil. The following year, millions were poured into flu research to prevent this tragedy from ever happening again. Even though there were efforts made for flu relief, America soon forgot about the Pandemic and focused their attention on the current concern: WWI. Although the Pandemic had a greater body count than WWI, the war still made a bigger impact worldwide. Go figure.</p>
<p>The Present &amp; The Future</p>
<p>Scientists now have acquired much more data &amp; information on Influenza treatment. Although they have no idea how to predict the next Pandemic and how serious it could be. Health professionals do agree that  more funding for research is always a helpful tool in fighting a possible outbreak.The Pandemic of 1918 was a wake up call for the nation. The fact that so many millions of people died from this outbreak is proof that we should not rest on our laurels when it comes to prevention. Prevention starts at the home and everyone should do their part in keeping themselves safe from an Influenza breakout although there is only so much we, as a society, can do. The rest is up to Mother Nature. Technology and modern Science have helped us to become a safer society in general, but the threat of a Pandemic is everGÇöpresent and one that should be taken very seriously.</p>
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