It’s getting ugly on Canadian newsgroups. Part 1

November 18, 2011

A lot of people, new to the Internet, venture into the area known as USENET, eager to participate in the promise that it brings. A lot of people _ including me _ are sold on the idea that the ability to commu-nicate with people around the world on particular topics, is a new, powerful, and useful capability to have.

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Diarrhea from Antibiotics

November 14, 2011

Q.Do antibiotics cause diarrhea? How?

Ronda

A.Antibiotics may cause diarrhea. Sometimes this occurs as a side effect of the medication; it will stop when the medication is discontinued. (more…)

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The Last Supper Phenomenon

November 7, 2011
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Regardless of when you start a weight management program, try
to avoid the “Last Supper” phenomenon. This phenomenon is the
tendency to overeat during the holidays or to overeat the week before
your program begins. This common occurrence results in extra pounds
that take much more time to lose than to gain and cause feelings
of frustration that interfere with the positive mind-set necessary
to commit to healthier eating and physical activity. (more…)

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Hair Loss Treatment Products

November 3, 2011

The FDA backs only 2 products for hair loss prevention and, potentially, hair growth promotion. One of these products is Rogaine, the active ingredient of which is minoxidil. Originally, it was only possible to obtain it by prescription, but now it is possible to buy it over the counter as a 2 % minoxidil content solution or as an extra strength 5 % solution.

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Looking for a Piece of the Action in Nicaragua

October 28, 2011

A new TV series sent 11 people with disabilities on an arduous trek across Nicaragua. It reflects a growing market.

Take 11 people and film them as they trek for more than 200 miles in a tropical country: it sounds suspiciously like yet another voyeuristic entertainment show. Yet Beyond Boundaries, a four-part BBC programme, is a documentary with a difference: in this instance, the trekkers were people with disabilities. (more…)

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About Freedom Candles

October 21, 2011

Freedom Candle was first manufactured in a small barn in the town of Granby, CT. It was started by my wife Laura who decided to begin to make her own wax pies and jar candles because she thought she could put as much scent as she wanted in each jar candle so she could make the house as fragrant as she wanted. (more…)

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Using Herbs, Oils, Condiments

October 13, 2011

Keep an assortment of fresh and dried herbs on hand to add sparkle to your healthy eating. They add flavor and nutrients to your favorite dishes. Experiment with new ones regularly and try variations. (more…)

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Where’s My Milk

October 12, 2011

No matter if your nursling is 1 week, 3 months, 6 months, or a toddler, breastfeeding moms often have a niggling worry about their milk supply.

For newborns and infants, an easy way to tell if they are getting enough is by measuring output. (more…)

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Aspirin OK if You Have Hypertension

October 6, 2011

Daily aspirin therapy has prevented untold numbers of heart attacks in people at risk, including those with heart disease. But doctors have been reluctant to prescribe aspirin for people with high blood pressure and no other cardiac risk factors. (more…)

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The Qigong Six Healing Sounds Post 5

September 29, 2011

SPLEEN
Relationship Yellow-Gold light late summer mouth flesh
Sound HU Blowing out candle with cheeks puffed outward.

Movement:
Sit in chair in rest position. Breathe normally, focus on your spleen, and start the spleen healing sound movements. As you inhale, slowly raise hands and place index and middle finger of both hands at the bottom left of breastbone. Press gently and look straight ahead, eyes level. In this position, exhale and make the spleen healing sound. Release excess wet, sticky, heavy energy and gas from your spleen. Let go of all worry and negative thoughts. (more…)

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