Monthly Archives: May 2012

7 Ways to Make Scheduling Easier

May 28, 2012
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Here are some no-nonsense tips for getting through the week with busy kids: Think before you say yes. Don’t just agree to every whim your child has. Ask if the child understands the amount of practice expected for violin lessons or the high cost of hockey equipment. Make sure practice schedules don’t conflict before...

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Hepatitis: Signs and Symptoms

May 22, 2012
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A liver inflamed with hepatitis has trouble regulating bile for digestion, as well as trouble screening poisons from the bloodstream. The yellow eyes and skin characteristic of jaundice — which is sometimes a symptom of hepatitis — result from bile buildup in the blood.

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Cravings Come and Cravings Go, Post 2

May 16, 2012
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Fill your lungs from the bottom (the bottom of your lungs is in the middle of your back, at the base of your rib cage) to your shoulders, then exhale in the opposite sequence. Your rib cage and abdomen should expand, and, within a few deep breaths, you will begin to notice a feeling...

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Cravings Come and Cravings Go, Post 1

May 16, 2012
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If you reduce or quit your tobacco habit, you are going to have cravings. Cravings are very unpredictable! They can occur you when you least expect it, and even if you are expecting one, it can be milder or stronger than you anticipated.

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What Are Your Triggers?

May 4, 2012
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Do you sometimes smoke because something triggers you to want a cigarette? Triggers to smoke can be emotional or situational. Emotional Triggers:

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Diverticulosis & Colon Cancer Risk

May 2, 2012
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Q.I had my first colonoscopy today, and my discharge paperwork states that I have no polyps, but I have diverticulosis. My age is 54, and I am a black male. Do I have an increased risk of colon cancer even with a high-fiber diet?

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