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Although proponents of the blood type diet say type O individuals will be healthier, leaner and more energetic by following the type O guidelines, health professionals criticize the plan for not being grounded in scientific evidence.
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The skin plays a critical role in protecting the body, and provides important clues to overall health. A skin rash, for instance, may simply indicate the skin is irritated -- or may signal a more serious health problem.
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Mineral oil is a petroleum-based liquid used as an ingredient in some medications and diaper rash creams. According to a 2001 article published in the journal "Paedriatrics & Child Health," mineral oil is also considered an effective treatment for constipation.
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A healthy, balanced diabetes diet should include plenty of nonstarchy vegetables and moderate amounts of whole grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, lean protein and low- or nonfat dairy, says the American Diabetes Association.
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While most women are aware of what can cause hair to become dry, limp, oily or brittle, few know what can cause your scalp -- an important factor in the overall health of your hair -- to become itchy.
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C-reactive protein is a compound found in higher concentrations in the blood when there is inflammation occurring somewhere in the body. Gout, a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints, can often be partially diagnosed by testing the C-reactive protein level.
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Gout is a complex type of arthritis. Consuming foods with high concentrations of purine compounds can exacerbate its symptoms. Health professionals recommend that gout sufferers follow a diet emphasizing plant-based foods that contain either low or moderate amounts of purines.
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While lower back injuries are common among golfers, the rhomboid muscle located in the upper back can also be injured during golf. The triangular-shaped rhomboid muscle lies between the shoulder blades and connects the inside edges of the blades to the spine.
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The blood-type diet designed by Peter D'Adamo contains four sets of eating and lifestyle instructions, one for each of the four blood types: A, B, AB and O.
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The inner ear is made up of two distinct, fluid-filled parts: the vestibular labyrinth, which contains a series of loops called the semicircular canals, and the cochlea. The cochlea transmits the sound waves captured by the outer ear into electrical impulses that travel to your brain along the auditory nerves.
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While loss of head hair is a common problem, hair loss on the arms and legs is a much rarer condition. According to the site Hair Loss Expert, this manifest itself as either a complete loss, or as a significant and noticeable decrease in the amount of hair growing on the limbs.
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