When you wake up with the telltale splitting headache and debilitating nausea of a hangover, you may be willing to try nearly anything to get rid of the symptoms. Old wives tales of drinking more alcohol and eating raw eggs may not be as effective as getting up and moving your body.
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Oxycodone and Flexeril are two prescription medications that may occasionally be prescribed together. While oxycodone is an analgesic that treats pain, Flexeril acts as a muscle relaxant.
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Inversion therapy is used to apply pressure to the spine. Participants lie down on an inversion table and are turned upside down.
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The use of garlic dates back to ancient times -- it has been used for many purposes, including as a means to treat heart disease. Garlic is still used by many to lower blood pressure, but the preparation and amount affects its blood pressure-lowering potential.
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Approximately 17 percent of adult Americans have high cholesterol, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are among them, you face a greater risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke than those with healthy cholesterol levels.
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The chaga mushroom has been used for centuries as a folk medicine remedy in North European countries and Russia. In laboratory studies, chaga demonstrates anti-cancer activity as well as anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, according to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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Autointoxication is an ancient theory suggesting that faulty digestion leads disease-causing toxins to gather in the colon. Colon cleansing has been considered a way to reverse this condition.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common digestive disorder that effects as many as one in five people, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. If you suffer from IBS, you likely experience cramping, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation and trouble eating certain foods.
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Bentonite clay is a naturally occurring substance that has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks as a treatment for a number of both internal and external medical conditions.
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It is believed the grape detox diet can help relieve ailments and reduce weight by cleansing the body and flushing out toxic waste.
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Aspartame is a sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but has fewer calories. Aspartame can be found in diet sodas, coffee and yogurt. While aspartame products, such as NutraSweet and Equal, may appear to be a healthier alternative to sugar, there are a lot of side effects and the potential for poisoning.
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Digestion is the process in which the body breaks down food into molecules that can be used for nourishment. The stomach is not the only organ involved in the digestion process. A series of organs comprise the human digestive tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, liver and large intestine.
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The Wild Rose D-tox is an herbal colon-cleansing program developed to remove waste and toxins from your body. Following the detox for 12 days is believed to help flush your body of harmful chemicals, like pesticides, found in your food.
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End stage or advanced degenerative disc disease occurs when the intervertebral disc degenerates and the disc space collapses. This can result in herniation of the inner disc material through the disc wall. There also can be visible changes on the bony portion of the adjacent vertebrae as detected by MRI or CT scan.
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Various rat poisons used to control rodents have potent effects on people if ingested. Many rat poisons contain anticoagulants, which are medications that interfere with blood clotting. As rats have become resistant to poisons, new superwarfarins that are more toxic to both rats and people have been marketed.
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Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease caused by inflammation of the digestive tract. One symptom of Crohn's disease is pain, which often results from swelling of the intestines or blockages in the digestive tract caused by scar tissue.
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Constipation can cause the stool in the colon and rectum to become dry and hard, making it uncomfortable to have a bowel movement. Stool softeners can be used to soften the stool and make it easier to pass out of the digestive tract.
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Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication, relationships and behavior. Although researchers have found evidence that autism begins before birth, and signs appear during infancy as the young person matures, the challenges of adolescence can cause new signs to emerge.
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Whether you are riding in an airplane, a fast-moving elevator, or witnessing a thunderstorm, you have likely noticed a sense of physical discomfort due to changes in barometric pressure. Barometers are instruments which are used to measure air pressure and predict weather patterns, particularly precipitation.
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While good for acne, vitamin D and numerous psychological benefits, the sun can also be a harbinger of peeling, blistering and premature aging in skin.
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