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Conditions treated: Digestive, Diarrhea
Treating Diarrhea with Black Currant
The Blackcurrant is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. It is also known as French cassis.It is a small...
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Conditions treated: Digestive, Constipation
Treating Constipation with Garlic and Onion
Garlic scientifically called as Allium sativum L is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, the shallot, the l...
Encyclopedia: Impaction
Impaction, from the Latin impingere, is a medical term used to describe several different types of blockage. Impaction occurs in reptiles when they consume something that they cannot digest. Common causes of impaction are rocks and sand which might be accidentally consumed when the reptile attacks its prey. Once the substance is ingested it will block the digestive tract and, if untreated, cause death. Some symptoms include a lack of...
Visual Exploration: Small Intestine
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Protect Your Joints
Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.
Hand Exercises for Arthritis
Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.
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