Basal Thermometer Vs. Regular Thermometer

Women who want to keep track of when they ovulate often choose to use a basal thermometer. These thermometers may operate the same way as a regular thermometer, but their accuracy and purpose are different.

Bridget Coila
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What Is the Fastest Way to Burn Carbs?

Carbs are found in all foods except meat, including grains, fruits, vegetables and even dairy. Regardless of the source, after absorption, carbs exist in the body as glucose. Glucose is the body's first and often preferred energy source.

Benjamin Szweda
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If I Lose Weight Will My Double Chin Go Away?

When you lose weight you may be able to see fat-loss results in problem areas like the chin. Since you can’t spot-target weight loss on any part of the body, you must lose weight overall. To lose overall weight, you have to start a daily regimen that consists of aerobic exercise and a healthy diet.

Sarah Thompson
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Liquid Oxygen & Weight Loss

Most humans need 50 percent more oxygen than they get for optimal functioning and health, according to a 2009 report by Bio-Tech News.

Jan Millehan
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Motilium & Weight Loss

Motilium is a medication, also known by the generic name domperidone, that some nursing mothers take to increase the amount of breastmilk their bodies produce. Motilium stimulates milk production by increasing prolactin levels. Motilium is also prescribed for a stomach condition called gastroparesis.

Holly Case
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A Loss of Appetite During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings about tremendous change in a woman's body. Her hormone levels soar, her body changes shape, weight, and proportion, her blood volume increases, and all her systems work harder to provide for not only her needs, but those of her unborn baby, as well.

Kirstin Hendrickson
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Naltrexone & Topamax for Weight Loss

Although not FDA-approved for weight loss, naltrexone and topamax seem to induce weight loss in a majority of individuals. You must have a valid medical prescription to obtain them. If you feel like they might be right for you, you can ask your doctor to prescribe either drug for you off-label.

Camira Bailey
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Healthy Weight for Children by Age

According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 17 percent of children ages 2 to 19 years old are obese in the United States. Helping your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight is an important job for any parent or caregiver. Remember, every child is a different size and grows at a different rate.

Kristin Mortensen
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Why Do You Lose Weight After a Night's Sleep?

If you've ever weighed at night before you go to bed and then again first thing the next morning, you noticed that there is usually a difference of anywhere from one to three pounds. You may have wondered how this could happen because you didn't seem to be expending any energy while you were asleep.

Betty Holt
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What Are the Treatments for Loss of Appetite?

A healthy appetite can serve as a positive sign of wellness. Numerous factors can contribute to loss of appetite, such as emotional disturbances, mild illness or serious health problems. Appetite can also be reduced as a side effect of certain medications or medical treatments.

August McLaughlin
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How to Lose Weight and Not Gain Muscle

Many weight-loss plans include recommendations for strength training, so you gain valuable muscle mass to help with calorie burning. The two to three resistance-training sessions suggested per week for these plans won't turn you into a body builder, but will help you preserve some tone and function as you slim down.

Andrea Cespedes
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Excessive Appetite and Nauseousness

Most everyone likes the satisfying feeling of satiety, or feeling “full,” following a meal. For some individuals this feeling is fleeting, leading to the feeling of being hungry all the time as well as a feeling of marked nausea when not eating. While certainly unpleasant, there are ways to address the situation.

Kirk Maltbee
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