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Dark Dining with Tazo and Jardiniere

Apr 08, 2008 - I recently attended a Dark Dining — which was actually a blindfolded dining — event at Jardiniere. It was put on by Tazo Tea as part of their Tazo Taste Infusion events. The events are being held in three cities — San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver — and encourage you to celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship that go into fine food. - 5 Comments

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Men's Underwear Index Reflects State of Economy

Sep 01, 2009 - Want to know the state of the economy? Look in your boyfriend's underwear drawer: therein lies a major clue. If it sounds crazy to you, don't worry, it sounds a little batty to me, too. - 7 Comments

Fibromyalgia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Causes

People with fibromyalgia have decreased activity in opioid receptors in parts of the brain that affect mood and the emotional aspect of pain, researchers have found. This might explain why fibromyalgia patients are likely to experience depression, and are not very responsive to opioid painkillers.
Researchers have identified a conflict between sensory perception and nervous system processing in people with fibromyalgia. One study suggests that people with the condition might have greater awareness of, or less tolerance for, movement problems (such as tremor) that don't match with their expected sensory feedback. - 0 Comments
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Headaches - cluster

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Verapamil May Cause Heart Problems Verapamil (Calan) is a blood pressure medication that is used "off-label" as a first-line preventive treatment for cluster headaches. However, when used for cluster headache, this drug may sometimes cause dangerous disturbances in heart rhythms (arrhythmia), according to a 2007 study in Neurology. The researchers recommend that patients who take verapamil should receive regular electrocardiograms to monitor for any signs of potential heart problems. - 0 Comments

Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus)

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New Chickenpox Immunization Schedule In 2007, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated the immunization schedule for the chickenpox vaccine. The CDC now recommends that children receive two doses of the vaccine. - 1 Comment

Zinc

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Overview Zinc is an essential trace mineral, so you get it through the foods you eat. Next to iron, zinc is the most common trace mineral in the body and is found in every cell. It has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds and plays an important role in the immune system, reproduction, growth, taste, vision, and smell, blood clotting, and proper insulin and thyroid function. - 0 Comments

Anorexia nervosa

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M People who intentionally starve themselves into an emaciated state yet remain convinced that they are overweight are suffering from a condition known as anorexia nervosa. Anorexia is a severe emotional disorder that is increasingly common, especially among young women in industrialized countries where cultural expectations encourage women to be thin. Fueled by popular fixations with thin and lean bodies, anorexia is also affecting a growing number of men, particularly athletes and those in the military. - 0 Comments

Cryptosporidium enteritis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Cryptosporidium, organism Digestive system organs HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Cryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the parasite cryptosporidium. The main symptom is diarrhea. Alternative Names Cryptosporidiosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Cryptosporidium has recently been recognized as a worldwide cause of diarrhea in all age groups. - 0 Comments

Amyloidosis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which a protein, called amyloid, builds up in the organs and tissues. The buildup may happen in a single organ (localized) or throughout the body (systemically). Amyloid deposits can affect any organ or tissue. - 0 Comments

Prostate cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Prostate cancer is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that originates in the prostate gland and can eventually spread to other organs, bones, and tissues. The prostate is a cluster of small glands located beneath the bladder that surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. Its principle function is to manufacture fluid that constitutes a portion of the semen. - 0 Comments

Dark Dining with Tazo and Jardiniere

Men's Underwear Index Reflects State of Economy

Fibromyalgia

Headaches - cluster

Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus)

Zinc

Anorexia nervosa

Cryptosporidium enteritis

Amyloidosis

Prostate cancer

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