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Mar 11, 2008 -
I don't really think of St. Patrick's Day as a food-giving holiday. A beer drinking one yes, but a food giving one?
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Jul 17, 2009 -
A close friend of mine started a really charming tradition. Every morning she writes out a gratitude list and emails it to her friends and family. She sits down quietly with herself, and jots down all the things in her life that she is thankful for.
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Sep 05, 2007 -
As we all know, limited edition candy is all the rage these days. For a while everything came with a coating of dark chocolate or a layer of creamy peanut butter. However right now, the trend seems to be the addition of fruit flavors and pink hues.
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Jul 28, 2008 -
A little while back the Internet went crazy for chocolate-covered bacon. Like every bacon lover, I fantasized about tasting the ultimate salty-sweet combination of bacon and chocolate. Instead of hopping in a car and heading to the Santa Cruz store that makes the pork-chocolate treat, I decided to experiment with my own variation.
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Jun 23, 2008 -
There's something about Summer that makes me crave sweet treats. Instead of devouring the pint of Ben & Jerry's sitting pretty in your freezer, try some of these refreshing Summer treats, all under 250 calories.
Strawberry Vanilla Milkshake (6 frozen strawberries and 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt mixed in a blender): 162 calories
Chocolate-Covered Banana (4 tablespoons melted Sunspire Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 1 medium banana): 245 calories
Cinnamon Toast (1 slice whole wheat bread, 1 tablespoon Smart Balance, 1 tablespoon drizzled honey, 1 teaspoon sprinkled cinnamon): 240 calories
If you're craving to see the other treat ideas then read more
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
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- Treatment Options
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Kidney stones are a painful disorder of the urinary tract. These stones happen four times more often in men than in women, with 240,000 - 720,000 Americans affected yearly. The pain of having a stone has been compared to that of childbirth.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Drug Approval
In 2007, the FDA approved LIALDA, the first once-daily mesalamine pill for treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Other types of mesalamine need to be taken several times a day.
Genetic Research
Scientists have made an important discovery by identifying a gene associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Feb 07, 2008 -
If you're expecting, you may want to indulge in some chocolate covered strawberries this Valentine's Day.
Since the juicy fruit contains both vitamin B and folate, they are a perfect snack for pregnant women.
A California Strawberry Commission press release said:
The good news for strawberry lovers is that a serving of eight medium berries provides nearly 9 per cent of the daily requirement of folate,"says Chris Christian, vice president trade and nutrition of the California
Strawberry Commission.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Biologic Drugs
- In February 2007, the FDA approved adalimumab (Humira) for treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease. Adalimumab and infliximab (Remicade) are now the two biologic drugs approved for Crohn’s disease. Infliximab is approved for treating both adults and children.
- As of August 2007, the FDA was considering approving natalizumab (Tysabri) for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease in patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, other therapies.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Following Up
- Special Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body, causing crystals to form in joints, and joints to become inflamed. It can be hereditary or the result of another condition. Gout usually affects men over 40 with a family history of gout, but it can occur at any time and also affects women, especially after menopause.
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