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Is a Crossbreed Dog a Better Choice?
Choosing a crossbreed dog from an animal shelter can sometimes be a better decision than buying a thorough bred dog. You are giving a home to a stray that eventually may have been put down. These dogs can make just as good a companion as any other expensive breed. Read
By: John Thompson | 29/07/2007 | Pets
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Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urine elimination. You may lose urine at times that you do not choose to do so. Urinary incontinence is more common in older people, but incontinence can be seen in children, adolescence and adults, both male and female, although more women seem to suffer from this embarrassing condition than men. Read
By: John Thompson | 26/05/2007 | Diseases and Conditions
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Stretch Marks in Pregnancy
One of the things women fear most is developing stretch marks in pregnancy. Stretch marks or striae gravidarum, the medical term, is something that nearly all women will have to deal with at some time during their pregnancy. Stretch marks in pregnancy are red or blue lines that can usually appear on the abdomen, breasts, arms, legs, and buttocks. As the pregnancy develops and weight is gained, the skin is stretched beyond it's usual elasticity. The production of collagen is affected, a protein that gives the skin it's elasticity, and leaves the body more prone to developing stretch marks. Read
By: John Thompson | 16/05/2007 | Alternative Medicine
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Natural Cures for Depression Anxiety
Natural and herbal remedies, although viewed with some caution in certain areas, are becoming more sought after. Many of these ancient remedies have been around for hundreds of years. Now they are manufactured to the highest pharmaceutical standards and formulated into dosages to effectively and safely treat many physical, emotional and psychological conditions. Chinese herbal medicine is well known and has been proven to work in some cases where modern medicines have failed, or caused uncomfortable and sometimes damaging side effects. Read
By: John Thompson | 10/05/2007 | Alternative Medicine