Rapid breathing, often described as panting, is quite common in newborns. When no other symptoms are present--and rapid breathing comes and goes and the baby appears otherwise healthy and comfortable--there's usually no cause for concern.
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Today's digital scales are invaluable weight loss management tools. Bathroom digital scales allow you to accurately measure your weight loss and maintenance, and digital kitchen scales allow you to be precise with cooking ingredients and portion control.
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Calcium deposits on the eye may result from a variety of different conditions. Depending on their location, they may affect the function of the eye. If they are located under the eye and are asymptomatic, home remedies are available to remove them.
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Many adults are incorrect in their assumption that children with dark purple, puffy eyes are not healthy or are sleep-deprived. Under-eye circles are in fact the result of several other conditions and are more noticeable in fair-skinned children.
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Although lead poisoning instances have decreased since lead was eliminated from gasoline and paint in 1978, lead poisoning is still a major public health problem in the United States, in particular in older homes and in cities on the East Coast, according to the NIH.
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The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the tibia and fibula bones, and provides stability for weight bearing and foot mobility. Foot and ankle pain is quite common during childhood and adolescence, and most of the time is no cause for concern.
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When an infant has a stuffy nose, it can interfere with sleeping and eating and make him uncomfortable and irritated. Because doctors do not recommend using over-the-counter decongestant medications for children younger than 2, parents should rely on infant decongestant remedies that can easily be done at home.
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A hernia is a hole in the abdominal muscle wall that causes either intestinal or fatty tissue to poke through. Hernias are a common occurrence during pregnancy, and are the result of abdominal muscles stretching or tearing due to increased pressure from the baby growing inside the uterus.
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Calcium is an essential mineral that must come from your diet and/or supplements. Without enough of it, your bones, heart and circulatory system could suffer. Vitamin D works with calcium to help build and sustain healthy bones, among other things.
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Lubricating your treadmill belt every six months or 150 miles can keep vital treadmill parts -- including the deck, belt, motor and motor controller -- from prematurely wearing out. It can also help your treadmill run more quietly and reduce friction between the belt and the treadmill deck.
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Cast iron cookware “leaches” iron into food, in amounts significant enough that years ago cast iron pots were a major dietary iron source. While this can serve as a nutritional advantage for some, in particular pre-menopausal women who according to DrWeil.
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Excess sodium can elevate blood pressure, which in turn can lead to stroke, heart and kidney disease. Reducing salt or sodium intake is one way to lower the risk for these diseases.
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Often referred to as Laetrile, B17 is considered by many alternative medicine enthusiasts to be an effective cancer treatment.
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Goji berries have been a traditional part of Chinese medicine for centuries. Available in dried fruit and juice form, Goji berries are in demand in part because of marketing claims that say they can help fight cancer, aging, fatigue and even arthritis.
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Often referred to as laetrile, vitamin B17 is considered by many alternative medicine enthusiasts to be an effective cancer fighter.
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Many people rely on caffeine to help them stay alert, feel more invigorated and provide a quick "pick me up." If you are sensitive to caffeine, or are looking to cut back on caffeine as part of a healthy diet, consider caffeine free energy drinks as an alternative.
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Your small and large intestines contain about 400 different types of bacteria, some of which work to keep you healthy by digesting food, preventing infection and supporting your immune system. When the ratio of good versus bad bacteria becomes imbalanced, ingesting food or supplements containing probiotics can help.
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To make white bread, food manufacturers remove the bran and wheat germ from wheat flour, and bleach it white using potassium bromate, benzoyl peroxide or chlorine dioxide gas. The question of which bread, white or brown, is healthier, depends on a variety of factors that are important to understand when you shop.
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Diverticulitis occurs when one or more diverticula, which are small, bulging pouches in your digestive tract, become inflamed or infected and protrude your intestinal wall.
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that destroys cells that produce brown pigment in the skin, causing the skin to change color. While there is no known cure for vitiligo, studies involving vitamin treatment have provided mixed results, leaving the question of what vitamins to take for vitiligo unanswered.
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