Quaker Oats Company, a member of PepsiCo as of 2001, first introduced Quaker Instant Oatmeal in 1966. Oatmeal provides essential vitamins and minerals, which help to promote heart health and general well-being. Oatmeal contains both insoluble and soluble fiber and is a valuable source of whole grains.
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A chest cold, also called bronchitis, often occurs when an upper respiratory infection such as the common cold spreads to the airways of the lungs. Invasion by Streptococcus pneumonia or Haemophilus influenza may follow and complicate the initial viral infection.
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Bacteria are the oldest and most abundant life form on Earth. These microscopic, single-celled organisms live in all environments -- including in and on the human body. A study published in May 2016 in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S.A."
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When an airway in the lungs becomes blocked and causes such alarming symptoms as breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing, immediate medical intervention is necessary.
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Over 200 different viruses can cause the common cold resulting in a runny nose, cough, sore throat and headache, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Viruses are easily transmitted from one person to another by droplet transmission.
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The top 10 nursing schools in Georgia are based on enrollment and offer undergraduate and graduate programs, while several also offer doctorate degrees. Several of these schools offer fast-track programs as well as bridge or transfer options.
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Lung disorders such as pneumonia, silicosis, asbestosis and cystic fibrosis often cause the air sacs or alveoli to fill with fluids comprised of white blood cells, cancer cells, pus, proteins or blood. These substances are called infiltrates.
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Sometimes the immune system perceives a threat and reacts in a variety of ways. A respiratory or lung allergy causes symptoms directly reflected in how a person breathes. Pollen, a major trigger for asthmatics, stimulates white blood cells to release a substance called histamine.
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Breathing exercise machines help to increase lung volume and minimize mucus and fluid in the lungs. Normally a person spontaneously and unconsciously takes several deep breaths per hour.
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Fever is the elevation of body temperature above normal, and it varies from person to person, although “normal” generally falls within the range of 97 degrees to 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Eating habits develop early in life, so when children learn how to eat healthy the result can literally be life-altering. By teaching children about nutrition, you help them understand the reasons behind choosing an apple or choosing a candy bar. Nutrition-based questions for kids should start with the basics.
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With a heavier texture than traditional potato chips, baked Lay's Original Potato Crisps have no trans fat, gluten, casein, lactose, MSG, porcine or soy. These ingredients are common allergens. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Casein is a protein found in milk. Lactose is a sugar found in milk.
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Several types of shellfish can be purchased in your local grocer's fresh fish and frozen food section. These selections are available either partially prepared and cooked, completely raw or completely prepared, ready to heat and serve.
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Consider vegetables with a built-in herbicide, or grains containing mega-vitamins, or maybe harvesting decaffeinated coffee directly from the tree. All of these biotechnologically enhanced plant foods have been created to improve, change or dramatically enhance the natural genetic makeup of these plants.
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Chemical food additives preserve shelf life by reducing or eliminating the growth of microorganisms that cause food decay. These added chemicals are controversial as some may have a detrimental effect on your health.
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Marketed as a health related product by Dannon, in the United States, and Danone elsewhere, Activia yogurt, a probiotic dairy product, can be found in your grocer’s dairy section.
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Providing 30 ways to add a little pizzazz to your coffee, Coffee-mate non-dairy coffee creamer comes in 23 regular flavors and seven seasonal flavors. Coffee-mate is available in reduced fat, sugar free, liquid and powder forms.
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Nabisco, the maker of Honey Maid Graham Crackers, has refined the graham cracker recipe to make its crackers a major kitchen staple. Honey Maid Graham Crackers can be eaten as a snack, and also crushed and used to make pie crusts, and as a topping for puddings and pies.
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Milk, as well as milk products, contains several essential vitamins and minerals as well as macronutrients such as fat, protein and carbohydrates. Milk and other dairy products prevent osteoporosis, cavities and other ailments.
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Inositol, known as vitamin B8, is not a true vitamin at all because the human body has the ability to manufacture small amounts of this compound on its own. Regardless of this fact, inositol is essential for healthy cell membranes and to support messenger chemicals throughout the body.
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