Lithium is a drug that's used to treat manic depression, also called bipolar disorder. It affects the central nervous system and helps to control moods. The prescription medicine also is used to treat cluster headaches and neutropenia.
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Hormonal changes during menopause are well-known for causing hot flashes, mood swings and loss of libido. But another frequent side effect is weight gain, in particular extra pounds added around your midsection.
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Fat is stored systematically; for men excess calories are stored as fat, beginning with the waist and abdominal areas first.
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Panthenol is a common ingredient used in skin care products, including cosmetics, hair sprays, shampoos and conditioners. This natural ingredient can be found in plants and is a form of vitamin B5, also referred to as pantothenic acid.
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Whether as a result of acne or old wounds, scars can be embarrassing and difficult to cover up. Scars that are raised, pocked or a dark color are an even bigger challenge. No matter where a scar is located on your face or body, you can use face concealer to hide or diminish its appearance.
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Burnt hair most commonly occurs from overuse of curling irons or other heat treatments used for styling purposes over time or from an accident. While burnt hair can be difficult to remedy, there are some natural treatments that can help to restore moisture and begin to repair the hair faster.
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Although many infomercials, advertisements and exercise gadgets promise to slim down your problem areas, spot reduction is impossible. To lose your jiggly butt and flabby belly, you must lose fat from your entire body through diet and exercise. Once your body fat reduces, so will the excess fat in your problem areas.
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Nostril piercings are one of the most common facial piercings available, possibly second only to the earlobe in terms of popularity. Healing is relatively easy, if sometimes slow--about three to four months on average. But all piercings, even well-cared-for piercings, can develop complications as they heal.
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While you might lose weight quickly by limiting your intake to 900 calories a day, you can't get everything your body needs to stay healthy when following this type of very-low-calorie diet, or VLCD. VLCDs are not traditional diets with meal plans made of regular foods.
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Shaving is one of the quickest ways to nix body hair, but it's not quite as effective as waxing. Waxing yanks hair out of the root, so it takes longer to grow back. Chemical waxing products use an ingredient called calcium thioglycolate to strip hair. It can irritate skin, and it doesn't smell very nice, either.
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There are shelves and shelves of shampoos, solutions, conditioners and concealers that promise to thicken up thin hair. On the opposite end of the spectrum, little attention is paid to the gals and guys who wish to make their thick hair a little finer and more manageable.
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The human scalp contains about 100,000 hairs, growing at a rate of about half an inch per month. Most people typically shed between 50 to 100 hairs a day. Excessive hair loss can be a distressing condition affecting both men and women and can have numerous causes, from poor nutrition to disease.
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When you slipped off to dreamland, you had perfectly styled hair; however, when you woke up, those treasured tresses went flat or became a frizzy mess. You can extend the wear of a wavy or curly hairstyle by preparing your head before you lay it on a pillow.
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Darkening of the skin around the eyes can make a person look older, tired, depressed or just plain hung-over. It is possible to use concealer, get more rest and reduce stress, but chances are those dark circles persist. Dark circles around the eyes do not necessarily mean that someone is in poor health.
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Dermatologists specialize in caring for the skin, so it makes sense to consider the products they recommend for skin care. Moisturizing lotions may contain humectants to help draw moisture to the skin and emollients for soothing.
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Age spots, liver spots and freckles are just some of the names given to the areas on your arms and legs that have increased levels of melanin, or pigment. Most types of hyperpigmentation do not require treatment; unless the spots are a sign of melanoma (skin cancer), they do not interfere with your health.
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The ReNew 3-Day Diet Cleanse is an herbal supplement sold by ReNew Life. The company offers numerous cleansing products and herbal supplements that supposedly help to improve your digestive health.
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Cling film to slim down is based on the principal of water weight loss, most commonly practiced by models and athletes that participate in a sport with weight classes. The idea is to create a sauna-like environment next to your skin, which promotes sweating.
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According to the Internet medication database, Drugs.com, the most common side effects of Keppra -- known by the generic name of levetiracetam -- are dizziness, drowsiness, irritability, sore throat, tiredness and weakness. Some patients report additional side effects, and Drugs.
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Fasting was originally a religious practice, as adherents went without food for various periods to purify the spirit and atone for sins.
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