When the topic of blood pressure comes up, the focus is usually centered on the health effects and treatment strategies of high blood pressure, or hypertension, in adults. But children can also have abnormal blood pressure readings which can negatively impact long-term health.
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If your child has been battling a flu-like illness, you may be concerned if it suddenly gets worse when you thought it was getting better. Pneumonia, which is a serious infection of the lungs, often begins after an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or the flu.
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If your baby has fallen on her shoulder or received a blow to her clavicle, it’s possible for her to end up with a partially or completely dislocated shoulder. This happens when the humerus bone in the upper arm comes out of its socket, tearing or stretching the muscles and ligaments.
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When your child has a fever, it means his body has raised its temperature to fight a condition or infection. Even though it helps the body heal, you’ll probably worry; and chances are, if he repeatedly gets that fever when you think he’s getting better, you may worry even more.
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If you or your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be looking for an alternative treatment to drugs. While it seems a bit counter-intuitive?after all, people with ADHD have more than enough hyperactive energy, while coffee drinkers often want more of it?
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If you're tired of shaving every day or dread the pain of waxing, you might consider switching to a product like Nair. Nair is a depilatory that contains agents that painlessly dissolve hair, leaving you with baby smooth skin for days and stubble that grows in softer.
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Chi, also spelled qi or ki, is our life-giving energy. Martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture are all based on focusing, balancing or aligning chi. In particular, the practices of qigong, also called chi kung, and tai chi teach students to focus on and tap into chi.
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If you suffer from asthma, you’re familiar with the frightening sensation of not being able to breathe properly. While chances are you have an inhaler or medication, you may be looking for a natural way to treat your asthma.
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Fish oil is an excellent source of essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which optimize overall health, immune system and brain function, but is often lacking in many people's diets. However, it doesn’t taste very good, especially to kids.
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