You might feel like hiding your feet away forever if you suffer from dry, cracked skin. Dry skin occurs when the natural balance of moisture and skin oil is disrupted, which can be due to a number of factors.
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Wellbutrin, generic name bupropion, is an oral prescription medication available in two formulas: SR, standard release and XL, extended release. According to eMedTV, Wellbutrin is typically used to treat major clinical depression and works by altering the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
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Blisters are generally small, fluid-filled bubbles that appear just underneath the skin. Blisters are a common cause of foot pain, particularly in runners and other athletes. According to Foot Pain Explained, blisters most often appear on the bottom of the foot, but they can also be found along the sides or on top.
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An ingrown toenail occurs when one corner of the toenail grows into the skin. Because the ingrown nail cuts into the skin, an infection can occur at that site. An infected ingrown toenail will be sore, red and swollen, possibly with blood and/or pus along the side of it.
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Fungal infection of the toenails, called onychomycosis, causes the toenails to become thick and hardened with crumbling edges. According to MayoClinic.com, the infection may first appear as a small white spot that eventually spreads, infecting the whole nail. One or more toenails can be affected.
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A healthy body is a happy body, and one of the best ways to stay healthy is to get plenty of exercise. Hiking is an economical way to increase your activity level, while offering a plethora of health benefits. Start slowly, especially if you are a bit out of shape.
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Marketed to save you time and space, the NuWave oven has the ability to cook any part of your meal, from appetizer to dessert. This appliance is approximately the same size as a large food processor unit and is made to sit on your countertop in a similar fashion.
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It's no secret that mayonnaise and butter deliciously enhance the flavor of many foods. However, regular mayonnaise and butter both contain saturated fat, the type of fat derived from animal sources.
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Without your feet, you wouldn't be able to get around. Sometime during your life you may suffer with athlete's foot or a weeping skin condition affecting your feet. Potassium permanganate is harsh chemical with antiseptic properties than can be used as a soak to treat certain skin and nail problems on your feet.
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Brussels sprouts resemble a miniature head of cabbage for a good reason -- they come from the same plant family. Along with Brussels sprouts and cabbage, the cruciferous, or Brassica, family includes broccoli, kale, cauliflower, collard greens, turnips, mustard and bok choy.
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If you have a sluggish thyroid gland, you may be diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Your thyroid gland oversees your metabolism. If it doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, you can end up feeling fatigued, depressed, constipated and sensitive to cold, and may have a tendency to gain weight.
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If you are a frequent dieter, you may be deficient in certain trace minerals. If the minerals are involved with glucose metabolism and insulin production the deficiency may cause you to crave sugar.
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Chlorella and spirulina are different species of algae that you can find in a number of dietary supplements. In Japan, chlorella, a single-celled phytoplankton, is also used as a food source.
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Vendange, a California wine company, takes its name from the French word for "grape harvest." Located in Madera, California, the winery produces a variety of reasonably priced table wines including red wines, blush wines, and white wines.
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CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is another form of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid found in trace amounts in some meat and dairy products. CLA is formed within the digestive systems of grazing animals, such as grass-fed cows and sheep, according to Health Services at Columbia University.
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Lidocaine cream is a topical anesthetic used for numbing the skin in certain procedures, such as skin biopsies, hot waxing, laser hair removal and mammograms. According to the "Journal of Drugs In Dermatology," when used in small amounts and low concentrations over small areas of the body, it is considered safe.
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Jeremiah Weed, the man, is something of an enigma. He keeps to himself and as of 2011, is retired, living in the hollows of the Kentucky hills from where he originally hails. The company's liquor products adhere to the long-standing whiskey making traditions stemming from the hills of eastern Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Like the tomato, chayote squash is actually a fruit that is used as a vegetable. Pronounced "chi-OH-tay," it is small and pale green, resembling a large pear. In fact, it is also called vegetable pear, alligator pear and mango squash.
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The Vemma Nutrition Program, the brainchild of marketing whiz and Vemma founder B.K. Boreyko, features several dietary supplements packed with various vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. At the heart of every Vemma nutritional supplement is mangosteen juice.
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The fruit of the bitter melon plant resembles a small, bumpy cucumber and is used as a food and, along with its seeds and leaves, as an herbal remedy. The plant, which is also known as bitter gourd, cerasee and balsam pear, is native to tropical parts of Asia, Africa and South America.
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