Mackerel is the name for several species of cold-water, oily fish. These fish are gaining attention because of their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice per week.
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Potassium permanganate is a chemical compound with disinfectant and deodorizing properties. Some people, including medical personnel, use it for healing skin conditions. Potassium permanganate is useful for cleansing wounds and treating infected eczema, along with fungal infections such as athlete's foot.
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Viagra is the brand name for the medication sildenafil, which is used to treat -- but not cure -- erectile dysfunction. It works by improving blood flow. You can take Viagra with food, but for best results, you shouldn't take this medicine with certain types of food.
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The shake diet plan is a meal replacement system in which you substitute a protein shake for one or two meals per day in order to lose weight. A variety of commercial products are available.
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Citalopram hydrobromide (Celexa), an antidepressant, can help people ** _Weight gain, a known side-effect of antidpressants, may be_ ** in citalopram, according to ___
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Corticosteroid medications are derivatives of corticosteroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and they are available in topical, oral and injectable form.
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The no concentrated sweets diet excludes all sources of simple carbohydrates and refined sugars, according to Springhill Medical Center. Because it has no other restrictions, this is considered medically as a regular diet. It may be beneficial for some health conditions and for weight loss.
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The prescription medication gabapentin is available in generic form and as the brand-name drug Neurontin. It is primarily used for controlling seizures in people with epilepsy and to relieve the pain of postherpetic neuralgia, a condition that some people develop after they have shingles.
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Infrared saunas are small rooms with infrared heaters. These heaters give off infrared heat that does not heat up the room, but instead is directly absorbed by a person's body. The effect is similar to sitting in sunshine, where a person may feel quite warm even though the room temperature itself is cool.
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Mupirocin antibiotic ointment, available as the brand Bactroban, is used for healing bacterial skin infections. Although a certain species of bacteria has a role in acne, particularly in regard to inflammation, Bactroban ointment is not indicated for treating pimples.
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Retin-A is a topical prescription medication containing the active ingredient tretinoin, derived from vitamin A. People use Retin-A to treat various skin disorders. Retin-A works as an exfoliating and keratolytic agent, helping to loosen and remove dead cells from the skin surface.
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Acne keloidalis nuchae is technically not a form of acne but may be a type of folliculitis. Some dermatologists call the condition folliculitis keloidalis nuchae. In this disorder, firm discolored bumps appear on the back of the neck near or above the hairline. These lesions look like keloid scars.
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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical solution for treating mild to moderate acne. It also can be an effective adjunct therapy to other topical medications or oral antibiotics in more severe cases of acne, according to Drugs.com. Benzoyl peroxide is available over the counter and also in prescription medications.
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The grapefruit diet involves adding half a grapefruit to every meal. Several versions of this diet are available online, but they are all very similar. The diet is purported to help you lose a significant amount of weight in a time frame ranging from seven to 21 days.
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Oxcarbazepine, a medication available in generic form and as the brand Trileptal, is mainly prescribed for controlling seizures. Trileptal is classified as an anticonvulsant; it works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Both weight gain and weight loss are possible side effects of Trileptal.
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Waxing is a technique of removing unwanted hair from the upper lip, eyebrows, legs and the bikini line. You place heated hair removal wax on the hair, cover the wax with a cloth and leave it there for several minutes. When you pull the cloth away, it removes the wax and unwanted hair as well.
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Curves is a chain of fitness center franchises providing 30-minute workouts exclusively for women in a supportive environment. The Curves exercise circuit consists of hydraulic resistance machines, and women move from one to the next with aerobic exercise in between, such as jogging in place or using a mini trampoline.
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Giardiasis is an intestinal infection by a parasite known as Giardia lamblia. Giardia is the most common parasite to infect travelers in places with unsanitary conditions, according to Drugs.com.
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You’ve probably heard the saying “you can’t outrun a bad diet,” but that doesn’t stop people from hoping -- and trying -- to find that miracle pill/exercise/diet that will let them eat what they want AND lose weight.
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The South Beach Diet is a low-carbohydrate diet with three different phases. Phase 1 requires two snacks each day. Since phase 1 is more restricted than other stages of the diet, you must choose from three of the types of food allowed in this phase.
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