A burst or perforated eardrum may occur following an infection, injury or explosion and can cause temporary hearing loss, nausea and discharge. Most perforations heal in two to three weeks without treatment, but some may linger for longer periods or require surgical correction.
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A loss of muscle mass may occur due to prolonged inactivity, illness, injury, aging or chronic health conditions. Regaining muscle mass is beneficial for people of all ages. It improves appearance, increases strength and lowers blood pressure.
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Maintaining proper levels of calcium hardness in your swimming pool is essential for the structural health of the plaster and the clarity of the water. Adding calcium chloride to your pool will increase the calcium hardness, or the concentration of dissolved calcium, of your water.
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Learn how to make healthy pineapple juice from fresh pineapples, including tips on extracting juice from the skin and core. Discover the benefits of consuming pineapple juice and how it can boost your immune system.
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Aqueous cream is a emollient product available outside the U.S. Emollients are often used to treat and protect skin with eczema and psoriasis by trapping moisture in the skin.
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Vitamin E may help prevent or minimize wrinkles when applied to your skin regularly, although evidence is not conclusive regarding whether topical vitamin E has any noticeable effect on wrinkles or other signs of aging.
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Beets are not as common or popular as some other vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, but they are sweet and nutritious and make a wonderful addition to meals. The tops of beets are a good source of vitamin A, while the red roots are a good source of vitamin C. They are also high in fiber, B vitamins and calcium.
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Garlic is a common ingredient in many dishes, but chopping or mincing garlic every time you want to use it can be time-consuming. By mincing garlic ahead of time and freezing it, you will have the right amount ready whenever you need it.
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Fatback is an inexpensive pork product that is sometimes sold salted. The cut comes from the back of the pig. Even if you think fatback is too fatty and salty to eat as a main dish, it has a strong flavor that makes it useful for flavoring other foods, such as beans and pate.
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Maintaining a healthy balance between calcium and magnesium is crucial for proper bodily functions. Learn how to correct your calcium-to-magnesium ratio with a balanced diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
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Broccoli is a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. There are three common methods for cooking crunchy broccoli on its own, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends steaming or microwaving broccoli to ensure it maintains it nutritional content.
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Ginger has a strong, distinct flavor that is often highlighted in Asian dishes and complements sweet salads and fruit dishes. Ginger jam can be served on bread, spooned onto meat or added to rice or salads.
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Baked ziti is a great meal to make ahead of time and reheat for your family on busy school nights or when unexpected company shows up for dinner. Save even more time by baking ziti in a freezer-safe casserole dish and then using that dish to both store and reheat the ziti.
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Pineapple is a tropical fruit widely available in most grocery stores and produce markets. It is rich in manganese and contains plenty of copper, fiber and vitamins B-1, B-6 and C.
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Apricots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and fiber, making them a healthy addition to any diet. Their sweet taste and soft texture complement a variety of foods; in particular, they are delicious in pies and cobblers, and work well with pork and poultry.
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The gizzard and heart of a chicken, usually called giblets, and the neck are typically removed from the bird before cooking and discarded. In many cases, they are removed before purchase, packaged in plastic and stored inside the abdominal cavity of the chicken.
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While it is often more affordable to purchase a whole chicken than to buy pre-cut meat, cooking a whole bird can take up to two hours. Butterflying a chicken before roasting shortens cooking time and ensures more even cooking, thereby keeping even thinner portions of the chicken moist and delicious.
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Chicken becomes more tender the longer it cooks. Unfortunately, most cooking methods produce extremely dry meat when the chicken is cooked long enough to become tender.
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Cooking a duck on a rotisserie produces a very moist and flavorful bird with well-done meat and crisp skin. This cooking method also allows most of the fat to drain from the bird, resulting in a leaner, healthier meal for your family.
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Both hard- and soft-shell clams are delicious and easy to prepare and cook. You can eat hard-shell clams raw or cooked, but soft-shell clams must be cooked until they open before eating. Always use live clams that smell pleasant and that resist having their shell opened forcefully.
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