Celexa, the brand name of the medication citalopram, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication used to treat depression. If you're taking Celexa discontinuing the medication too abruptly may cause unpleasant effects. In fact, abrupt discontinuation of any antidepressant may cause a condition called "
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Approximately 50 percent of pregnancies in the United States are unintended, according to a February 2014 report in the American Journal of Public Health. Plan B is one of several methods of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a birth control failure.
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Tooth pain and throbbing can be stopped. The most common causes of tooth pain or throbbing are root sensitivity, cavities, trauma, gum disease and pain from sinus problems. Specific signs and symptoms associated with these conditions help determine the cause of the pain and throbbing.
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Animals adapt physically to survive changes in climatic conditions, human intervention in the landscape and the spread of predators, but this structural adaptation happens incrementally over very long periods of time, according to Brown University's Division of Biology and Medicine.
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Magnesium and other minerals are essential to keep your body healthy, and magnesium deficiency may play a role in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, migraines and depression.
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Tofu is a nutritious source of protein made from coagulated soy milk. It is popular in East Asian cuisine, and is a commonly consumed plant-based protein. While tofu is a perishable food that may harbor pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms, it is not a common cause of foodborne illness.
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If you suffer from depression, you are most certainly not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one of the most prevalent mental illnesses is major depressive disorder. This intense form of the disease affects nearly 7 percent of American adults in a year.
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If you’ve ever used essential oil aromatherapy to get rid of your headache, calm an upset stomach or clear up a case of athlete's foot, then you are well aware of the many potential health benefits they provide.
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The body needs oxygen to function properly and receives oxygen via the lungs to be metabolized in all cells of the body. Conditions affecting the lungs such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, require oxygen therapy so that the body can get adequate oxygenation.
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No matter what your fitness goals are, you'll hear a lot about the "core." Personal trainers advise core-strengthening exercises, and articles in fitness magazines come out with a new "core" exercise routine every month.
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Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder characterized by skin sensitivity, flushing, itching and burning of the face. Pimples can occur in affected areas, which is why the disorder is sometimes referred to as acne rosacea. Severe cases can lead to a thickening of the skin, particularly on the nose (rhinophyma).
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The knee joint is prone to injury, especially if you participate in activities in which you frequently start and stop, jump, run, change directions or twist. Cartilage covers the ends of the bones in your knee, and the pieces of cartilage between the bones are called meniscus.
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It can take up to one month to order new checks from your bank. This may not be an option, especially if you have to pay bills soon. You may also not be comfortable ordering checks online, since it can present a security problem such as fraud and identity theft.
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Hip pain can have many causes. The hip joint is a complex joint with a number of supporting tendons, ligaments and muscles. A weakness in any of the supporting structures can cause pain. Arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, muscle strain and nerve irritation can also be potential sources of hip pain.
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Poor arm circulation can cause tingling, numbness and a sensation of cold in the arms and hands. These symptoms may range in severity from mild and annoying to painful and disabling.
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If you're like most people, a cup or two of morning coffee is a ritual, primarily due to its caffeine content. For some people, however, drinking coffee can cause flatulence. The caffeine in the coffee could be the culprit, but it could also be something added to the coffee, such as milk, that's to blame.
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If you think taking vitamin C can help prevent getting the stomach flu, you’re mistaken. While vitamin C contains antioxidant properties that may help strengthen the immune system, the only way to prevent the stomach flu is to avoid acquiring the virus that causes it.
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Calcium is an essential mineral present in all of your body's cells, mostly in your bones and teeth, but in soft tissues as well. You can acquire calcium through foods and nutritional supplements, and it has a variety of effects on your body, including effects on your nervous system.
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Algae is a green ocean plant used as a food and an additive. A variety of modern products contain algae. Chances are you eat algae every day without realizing it. Algae is used to thicken foods and boost healthy bacteria. It is also added to many medicines and toothpaste.
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Not only may over-the-counter medications (OTCs) for cold and cough have undesirable side effects such as nervousness, drowsiness and nausea, but their effectiveness is increasingly being called into question. Many studies, in fact, have found certain OTCs to be no more effective than placebo.
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