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health concerns, Healthy Lifestyle May 11, 2015 0Comments

Dangers of Smoking

One of the most common medical questions revolves around smoking. Smokers want to know the dangers of smoking and how quitting can help. Once a person stops smoking, how quickly can they reduce their risks and regain their health? The truth is that smoking negatively affects every aspect of your health, from minor inconveniences to major health issues and possible death. The dangers of smoking are very real, but preventable.

Cigarettes contain a variety of harmful ingredients that are not meant for human consumption. Formaldehyde, arson, tar and a long list of other damaging chemicals combine to create a potentially lethal combination. The effects don’t take place overnight, but over time. The risk for serious health problems increases with repeated use.

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GI Health, kidney stones, Stomach pain May 10, 2015 0Comments

Common Causes of Stomach Pain

Everyone has been through abdominal pain. The question becomes is this something due to temporary indigestion or is it something more serious? Without the diagnostic skills of your friendly gastrointestinal doctor in Queens what are the known symptoms of serious abdominal pain? And what are the causes of serious stomach pain?

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Symptoms of Stomach Distress

Everyone has been through the kind of stomach pain that comes and goes. This is usually the result of either what we’ve eaten or if we’ve eaten too much. But there are more serious causes of stomach pain and these are defined as the more serious symptoms:

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Diet and exercise, Dry Skin, Skin Health May 6, 2015 0Comments

8 Foods That Are Bad for Your Skin

Science tells us that your skin is pretty much what you eat. You can eat foods that stop cancer — with orange peels as a surprising albeit mostly inedible example. You can also eat foods that can make pretty much your every skin concern much worse. Here are eight foods that are bad for your skin.

Diet and exercise, Dry Skin, Skin Health May 6, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin May 4, 2015 0Comments

The Best Diet for Healthy Skin

You are what you eat isn’t just an old saying. It’s actually scientifically documented by many studies. All of these studies say, in one form or another, that what you eat determines your skin condition. Here are seven common foods, according to trial studies as well as advice from a top dermatologist in NJ that will help to keep your skin healthy and clear and, in one case, even fight skin cancer.

Diet and exercise, Healthy Skin May 4, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Spider Veins, Vein Treatments April 30, 2015 0Comments

Symptoms and Treatments of Spider Veins

I know my spider veins are ugly, but there really isn’t anything I can do about them. This is a…

Spider Veins, Vein Treatments April 30, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

blood circulation, Venous Reflux April 27, 2015 0Comments

What Is Venous Reflux Disease?

More commonly known as venous insufficiency, venous reflux disease is a medical condition that circulation of blood in the legs. And, because it affects blood circulation, venous reflux disease can lead to a number of health complications. Some of the causes of venous reflux include a sedentary lifestyle, having a job that requires long periods of sitting or standing, family history of varicose veins and other circulation problems, being overweight, and smoking, among others. The good news about venous reflux disease sufferers don’t necessarily have to live with their condition. Vein centers and throughout the country have a number of options that can treat venous reflux disease and help to restore proper blood flow.

blood circulation, Venous Reflux April 27, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

dental care, Dental Health, Tooth Pain April 20, 2015 0Comments

What Role Does Diet Play In Dental Health?

What you eat has a huge impact on your oral health. It seems so obvious, doesn’t it? Pretty much everything we eat or drink touches our teeth in one way or another. We chew certain foods. We drink liquids, and they pass over our teeth. So, if everything we eat has an impact on our teeth, then why do so many of us not consider our teeth and our diets when we’re considering what to have for lunch? The fact is that diet plays a huge role in dental health, but not just because foods and beverages come into direct contact with our teeth. The nutrients found (or not found) in foods also play a vital role in the health of our teeth. Following are answers to common oral health questions about how various vitamins and minerals affect the health of your teeth.

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Varicose Veins, Vein Center, Vein Treatments April 17, 2015 0Comments

Common Questions About Varicose Veins

Cosmetic issues always seem to be an issue in our social environment these days. You have to look a certain way, dress a certain way, weigh a certain weight, etc. But, what about people that just can’t help it or they have things about themselves such as varicose veins that they are embarrassed by or ashamed of? Honestly varicose veins are nothing to joke about nor are they just cosmetic. In fact, these little veins that can sometimes look like they are bulging out of a person’s leg and are blue or green in color, can become quite serious if they are not looked at by a professional. These veins are beneath the skin, but they tend to jut outwards looking like a tangled pile of twisted cords. These do tend to appear on the legs and nowhere else.

Varicose Veins, Vein Center, Vein Treatments April 17, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Varicose Veins, Vein Center, Vein Treatments April 16, 2015 0Comments

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins. We all know they’re those unsightly reddish, purplish, twisted veins that pop out of the skin. But what are the signs and symptoms of varicose veins? Do they come with age? If so, will everyone get varicose veins as they get older? What about young people? Can they get varicose veins also? How can you tell if you have varicose veins? Are they painful? Do they lead to other health complications? There are a number of symptoms of varicose veins, and their signs are pretty straightforward. However, not all such veins are considered varicose veins. Some of the veins that are visible under the skin are referred to as ‘spider veins.’ It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of varicose veins, and the differences between spider veins and varicose veins. Following is information from vein treatment centers in New Jersey about the symptoms, what to watch out for, and potential complications for those who suffer from severe symptoms of varicose veins.

Varicose Veins, Vein Center, Vein Treatments April 16, 2015 0Comments 0Likes

Chiropractic Techniques, Restless Leg Syndrome April 15, 2015 0Comments

Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome

RLS or more commonly known as Restless Leg Syndrome, may seem like not a big deal to people that don’t have it. But, for the 10% of the population that does have RLS it’s a condition that can essentially interrupt your life and make certain things, like sleeping soundly, really difficult. Since it mainly has to do with sleep, it is considered a sleep disorder, though some people say that they also have symptoms during the day time as well. Essentially, the name itself defines what this condition really is; having restless legs. But, it’s much more than just that. Most people that experience RLS deal with the uncomfortable and sporadic sensation of a pulling in their arms or legs. It’s a really annoying condition to say the least, especially while trying to sleep. Most of the people that have this condition will try to move their legs while sleeping in order to relieve the symptoms – for some people it works, and for others it does not. Other people say they feel pins and needles in their limbs, or a bug-crawling like sensation under the skin. These sensations tend to worsen when sitting still or lying down.