An ileus is a type of bowel obstruction in which intestinal peristalsis temporarily ceases. Peristalsis is the wavelike contractions that push food through the intestine. Paralytic ileus is one of the most common causes of intestinal blockage in infants and children.
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Television advertisements, books and popular culture propose many solutions for rapid and easy weight loss. The Atkins Diet -- also called the Atkins Nutritional Approach -- offers one such proposal, as does the Slim-Fast brand.
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Cinnamon, the bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka, is a versatile spice used in a variety of culinary traditions to flavor meat and rice dishes and as a key flavoring in many baked goods.
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Schmorl's nodes, also known as Schmorl's nodes syndrome, is a deformity of the vertebrae. The condition can occur through sudden or repeated trauma to the back or as vertebrae degenerate over time. Certain exercises may help ease the condition.
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Juice fasts, juice diets and detoxes have become a popular way to jump-start weight loss and lose some quick pounds. By not eating any foods, you allow your digestive system to take a break and clear out many of the processed foods consumed in America today.
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Most health professionals, including experts at the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, recommend 1 to 2 lbs. per week as a safe rate of weight loss. Other experts recommend a more moderate pace of 1/2 to 1 lb. per week. Under these guidelines, you could safely lose 3 and 1/2 to 14 lbs.
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If you're trying to lose weight, walking 6 miles every day while making changes to how you eat is a good way to go. How much weight you lose will depend on the number of calories you eat vs. the number you burn through walking and other activities.
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Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, so you won't find a chart that lists standard waist and hip size to go with each height and weight. You will, however, find a healthy weight range for each height, a healthy waist size range for a given hip size, and a healthy waist size range for a specific height.
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The Paul Mitchell brand of professional hair care products is available for purchase in salons and at some retailers. One specialty product offered by the brand is Tea Tree Special Shampoo, a formula that is used to rid the hair of impurities and is also thought to improve dandruff.
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Whether you’re in your last trimester of pregnancy or you just spent all day on your feet, you may be looking for a solution to aching, sore feet at the end of the day. Soaking your feet is a relaxing activity that helps to calm your nerves and relax your feet.
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As obesity rates rise in America, the availability of diet and weight loss supplements increases as well. Although you can burn fat and lose weight without these supplements, diet pills offer a number of potential benefits when compared to dietary changes or exercise alone.
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When you have thick, coarse hair, styling it can be a challenge. Thick, coarse locks tend to be dry, dull and difficult to control. However, you can make your hair softer, shinier and more manageable if you use the right hair care products.
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Red, itchy, flaky and irritated skin is a common complaint, especially among people with sensitive skin. Irritated skin can be caused by any number of factors, including allergies, genetic factors, environmental irritants such as overexposure to sun or wind and poor facial care routines.
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As you age, it becomes increasingly more difficult for your skin to retain moisture. Heat, cold, harsh soaps, frequent bathing and sun exposure also take their toll on your skin. Formerly plump epidermal cells shrivel, leaving rough, scaly and itchy patches on your arms, legs, back and other areas of the body.
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A paraffin treatment uses warm oil-based wax to provide pain relief to hands, feet and sore joints and muscles. This treatment has skin-softening benefits as well.
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Amla oil is a product known for its effect on hair growth and thickness. Originally, amla comes in a powder form created when the fruit from the tree dries. To produce the oil, manufacturers infuse this powder with an oil product, such as coconut oil.
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The FSH test is a measurement of levels of the follicle-stimulating hormone, which is often done along with other tests to try to determine the cause of infertility. It can help diagnose the cause of low sperm count as well as determine the source of irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
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It’s not unusual for skin on your lower legs to be dry and flaky. The degree of dryness comes down to factors such as your age, your lifestyle, or a medical condition, explains the Mayo Clinic. While dry skin tends to be more of a problem in winter, it can persist year round.
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Acne is a type of skin condition that consists of blackheads, white heads, pimples and blemishes. According to the Mayo Clinic, acne is caused by pore blockages attributed to a combination of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. Acne is traditionally caused by hormones.
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Neck skin is thin and delicate, so it's one of the first places wrinkles tend to show up. It's also less oily than the skin on your face, and that dryness may give the skin a crepey, weathered look. Prevention is the best medicine for wrinkles, but it's not too late if you're starting to see fine lines.
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