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The Gout-What’s it all about?

Monday, July 8, 2013
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Gout is an acute arthritic condition caused by an increase of uric acid in the blood.  This results in urate crystals forming in one or two joints, often in the lower…

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Keloid Scars and Hypertrophic Scars

Friday, July 5, 2013
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Individuals who suffer from acne and acne scars often search for ways of removing those scars or making them less noticeable.  Fortunately, an incredibly small percentage of them ever have to…

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What does it mean when you have dense breast tissue?

Thursday, July 4, 2013
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What does it mean when you have dense breast tissue?

Mammograms are a special kind of x-ray used to look at breast tissue for the purpose of diagnosing breast cancer.  By the time most women reach the age of 35 you…

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Exercise & Menopause?

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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One of the hallmark signs of perimenopause and menopause is a significant 10 to 15 pound weight gain that appears to come overnight.  Many women are told that this is a…

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Is Accutane a Safe Treatment for Acne?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
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Accutane is a medical drug treatment designed to alleviate the condition of acne.  Unfortunately, acne affects four out of five people between the ages of 12 and 25.  Studies have shown…

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What is an Acne Facial?

Monday, July 1, 2013
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  Acne is a condition that affects thousands of people every year.  The causes are varied and there is no concrete evidence of one or two factors which predict outbreaks.  Some…

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Arthritis Knee Pain

Friday, June 28, 2013
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Knee pain is an extremely common complaint among older men and women.  There are many causes, not the least of which is osteoarthritis which affects over 27 million Americans.  Some of…

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What Are Symptoms of Arthritis?

Thursday, June 27, 2013
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Did you know that there are over 100 different types of conditions loosely called arthritis?  These conditions range from gout to lupus to the infamous osteoarthritis which affects over 27 million…

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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the spine and the pelvis as well as the joints between the spinal processes.  The joint between the spine…

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Dealing with Degenerative Arthritis

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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Dealing with Degenerative Arthritis

Osteo arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, or specifically the cartilage that cushions two bones within the joints.  The cartilage breaks down and provides less cushion, resulting in pain,…

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