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Melatonin & Hair Growth

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain, and is most well known for its role in the sleep-wake cycle. Topical application of this hormone is also being studied to treat hair loss. While more research is needed, preliminary data suggests melatonin may be beneficial to hair growth.

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Stretches for a Herniated Disc

A herniated disc, also called a slipped or bulging disc, occurs when disc material protrudes outside the boundaries of the disc itself. This can produce irritation of the nerves near the disc and cause back pain.

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Apple Juice Diet for the Liver

The apple juice diet for the liver refers to a liver detox, cleanse or flush, terms that are used interchangeably. Sometimes it is referred to as a gallstone flush. Apple juice is one of the key ingredients in some versions of a liver cleanse. Other versions rely more on olive oil or walnut oil.

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Side Effects of Tylenol for Bodybuilding and Muscles

Many bodybuilders take Tylenol and other painkillers on a regular basis to counteract pain after working out. Bodybuilders need to consider two types of side effects before taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, or other painkillers.

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Sam-E & Weight Loss

The relationship between the supplement SAM-e and weight loss, as of May 2011, is quite speculative. SAM-e is currently used for the relief of joint pain and for people suffering from depression. Symptoms of depression include loss of appetite and rapid weight loss or binge eating and rapid weight gain.

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Master Cleanse Dangers

There are minor dangers and majors dangers associated with the Master Cleanse Diet. There also is no reason for anyone to try the Master Cleanse Diet, since it is based on theories about detox and cleanse diets--both refer to diets that aim to "cleanse" your system of toxins -- that have no basis in fact.

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Can Aloe Vera Tighten Skin?

Aloe vera is a plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for some 6,000 years. Ancient Egyptians depicted the plant on stone carvings. It was given to pharaohs as a burial gift and called the plant of immortality.

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Aloe Vera Drink for Acne

A number of alternative medicine sources tout aloe vera juice for acne. All 4 Natural Health.com recommends aloe vera for acne because of its ability to treat injured skin.

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Callanetics Exercises

Callanetics is the creation of a former ballerina, Callan Pinckney, who danced around the world for years before returning to America in a wheelchair with back and knee problems. She experimented with various forms of exercise to heal herself before turning to her previous ballet experience.

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The Meaning of a Belly Button Ring

Showing off a belly button ring can be interpreted in a number of ways, from the straightforward to the psychological. While body piercing and tattoos are ubiquitous in contemporary society, cultures throughout the ages have dabbled in body modification rituals, also known as bod-mod.

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The Health Effects of Hair Coloring

The health effects of hair coloring are, to a certain extent, unknown. And the link between hair coloring and cancer is controversial and, to date, inconclusive. But many of the chemicals contained in frequently used hair dyes have been shown to be dangerous.

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HCG Diet & Nausea

There is a strong correlation between hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, and nausea, since rising levels of the hormone hCG during pregnancy are linked to the nausea and vomiting of morning sickness. There is another link between the hCG Diet and nausea.

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Soreness After a Chiropractic Adjustment

Soreness after a visit to the chiropractor is quite common. Usually, you experience soreness within the first few hours following an adjustment, and it rarely lasts more than 24 hours. However, very serious side effects have been reported following cervical adjustments in the area at the base of the skull.

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Can a Runner Steal a Base in Little League Baseball?

The rules in Little League baseball generally mirror those of Major League Baseball. A few, however, have been adapted to better serve the needs of youngsters. The rules governing stealing bases are a good example. You can steal bases in Little League, but only after a pitch reaches the hitter.

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Is Running Equivalent to Swimming?

Running and swimming are beneficial for your health. Both provide cardiovascular conditioning for heart heath, help you lose or maintain your weight, help prevent diabetes and reduce stress and depression.

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Frequency of Injury Among College Athletes

Two entities that compile injury statistics for the roughly 380,000 male and female college athletes. The NCAA and the National Athletic Trainers' Association have an injury surveillance system that collects injury reports submitted by trainers. It has been in operation since 1988.

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