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		<title>Piles &#8211; A Few Basic Things You Must Know About</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going by the medical terminology, Piles are those areas in the anal canal where tissues have become swollen. They are not age bounded i.e. can happen to any age group.

Basically, piles are of five types:

1ST degree piles: These are the swellings on the inner lining of the anal canal. They may bleed but can&#8217;t be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Going by the medical terminology, Piles are those areas in the anal canal where tissues have become swollen. They are not age bounded i.e. can happen to any age group.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Basically, piles are of five types:</span></strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li style="text-align: justify;"><em>1ST degree piles</em>: These are the swellings on the inner lining of the anal canal. They may bleed but can&#8217;t be seen from outside the anus.</li>
<li><em>2nd degree piles</em>: These are bigger in size and pop out of anus whenever you have a bowel problem but return inside afterwards.</li>
<li><em>3rd degree piles</em>: These are similar as 2nd degree but in this case piles are hanging out the anus and get inside only after being pushed up.</li>
<li><em>4th degree piles</em>: These piles are permanently popped out of the anus and become extremely painful as blood clots inside.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><em>External Piles</em>: These piles originate from below the anal cushion and can be more painful comparative to other three.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Symptoms:</span></strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li style="text-align: justify;">Painless bleeding from anus</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Lump outside anus</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Swelling at the anus</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Discharge of mucus</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"> Inflammation in the skin outside anus</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Feeling that your bowel is not completely empty which causes uneasiness</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Piles Treatment:</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are a number of ways depending upon the degree of piles. Sometimes, home therapies can also work. Basically, warm water bathe does wonder which removes irritation and itchiness of skin around anus.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">There are also various medicines available for the same. Many piles doctor also go for non surgical methods like banding and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sclerotherapy">sclerotherapy</a>. If these things don&#8217;t work, then definitely you have to go for surgery. Now piles treatment has become quite easier job with the entire medical advancement.</p>
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		<title>The Dangers Of Energy Drinks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARE ENERGY DRINKS DANGEROUS? YOU TELL ME!
Energy drinks have been around for a while now and are raising concerns with Physicians as well as parents. Being a concerned parent I decided to investigate these drinks for myself.

HERE IS WHAT I FOUND
Energy drinks are marketed as &#8220;dietary supplements.&#8221; The limit that the food and drug administration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ARE ENERGY DRINKS DANGEROUS? YOU TELL ME!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Energy drinks have been around for a while now and are raising concerns with Physicians as well as parents. Being a concerned parent I decided to investigate these drinks for myself.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" title="energy drinks" src="http://www.awcbee.com/images/energy_drinks.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="295" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;"><strong>HERE IS WHAT I FOUND</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Energy drinks are marketed as &#8220;dietary supplements.&#8221; The limit that the food and drug administration requires on the caffeine content of soft drinks (71 milligrams per 12-ounce can) does not apply. The caffeine content of energy drinks varies from 50 to more than 500 milligrams.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">How can a soft drink only have 71 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce can, and yet an energy drink that is marketed as a &#8220;dietary supplement&#8221;, have from 50 to more than 500 milligrams of caffeine in it? This does not make any sense to me.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;"><strong>HERE IS THE CONCERN</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The caffeine in energy drinks can give a temporary or false feeling of energy for a short period of time as it raises the <em><a href="http://www.diseasesinfoblog.com/category/hyperstension/">blood pressure</a></em>, but then the body goes through a dramatic drop in energy an hour or so later as the caffeine and sugar leave the bloodstream, causing;</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;">sluggishness,</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">mood changes,</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">and a burned out feeling.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Not only do energy drinks usually fail to offer a special boost, but their high caffeine and sugar content can cause extreme dehydration, and are considered by medical experts to be dangerous for the young and physically active.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine">Caffeine</a> will also worsen insulin sensitivity, which is one of the major causes of diabetes and chronic illness. Other studies have shown that caffeine leads to heart problems.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Johns Hopkins scientists who have spent decades researching the effects of caffeine report that a slew of caffeinated energy drinks now on the market should carry prominent labels that note caffeine doses and warn of potential health risks for consumers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The problem with many of these energy drinks is not what you know is in them but what you don&#8217;t know or aren&#8217;t familiar with. While one of the most common ingredients in energy drinks is caffeine, this is only the tip of the iceberg as far as problems go.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER COMMON INGREDIENTS IN ENERGY DRINKS, THE ONES YOU PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are just beginning to learn of the problems associated with some of these ingredients, especially when mixed with other things, such as drugs. To give you an example of what I am talking about. Taurine, which we naturally get from foods, contains vitamin b6. We normally get more than enough Taurine in out diet and the extra amount that we do get from these energy drinks, depending on how much we consume, can become toxic in our systems.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Another popular ingredient in energy drinks is Guarana, which is a very popular ingredient in many energy drinks, is a central nervous system stimulant. What you don&#8217;t know is that consuming these drinks and then mixing them with drinks containing ephedrine or diet pills can be very dangerous.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">ENERGY DRINKS THAT ARE COMBINED WITH ALCOHOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The stimulant effects of mixing energy drinks with alcohol can mask how intoxicated you really are and prevent you from realizing how much alcohol you have consumed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fatigue is one of the ways the body normally tells someone that they&#8217;ve had enough to drink. The stimulant effect can give the person the impression they aren&#8217;t impaired. No matter how alert you feel, your blood alcohol concentration is the same as it would be without the energy drink.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Once the stimulant effect wears off, the depressant effects of the alcohol will remain and could cause vomiting in your sleep or respiratory depression.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Both energy drinks and alcohol are very dehydrating (the caffeine in energy drinks is a diuretic). Dehydration can hinder your body&#8217;s ability to metabolize alcohol and will increase the toxicity, and therefore the hangover, the next day.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>IF YOU THINK YOUR KID DOES NOT DRINK THESE BEVERAGES, THINK AGAIN.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An 8 billion dollar industry and the alcoholic versions are growing in popularity.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Three cans, the average amount consumed in one day, equals five shots of whiskey and contains the caffeine of 15 sodas. That&#8217;s according to the Alabama department of Childrens Affairs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">31% of 12 &#8211; 17 years old and 34% of 18 &#8211; 24 years old report regular consumption, also according to the department.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">A local mom says, &#8220;<em>If I saw that [alcoholic energy drink] sitting on my child&#8217;s dresser, I probably would not have looked twice to see the alcohol content. &#8220;Police are in the same boat and that&#8217;s why ABD Board Chief Michael Crowley is working to educate officers and parents about the latest attack on underage drinking. He says, &#8220;They&#8217;re colorful, they look like energy drinks, but they&#8217;re not.</em>&#8220;</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Energy drinks are on the market, teens have started to pick up the habit of using &#8211; and abusing &#8211; the beverages, which contain a lot more of the substance than may be good for them.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Everyone knows about the awakening effects of the drug. But do you or your kids know about the potential side effects?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Taking too high a dose can lead to anxiety, headaches, sleeplessness and the jitters. And stopping, once you&#8217;ve gotten used to it, can actually cause withdrawal symptoms that can lead to those same headaches, muscle pain, irritability and even temporary depression.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">But the real danger comes when the drinks are mixed with alcohol at parties. The combination of a stimulant (caffeine) with a depressant (alcohol) can be a recipe for trouble. Despite their liquid form, the energy drinks can actually lead to dehydration, a danger in places that may already be hot and enclosed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Health Canada actually has four reported cases of teens either mixing the substances with booze or simply taking too many of them in a row.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Energy drinks are just like a trendy beverage &amp; we can get the evidence of its popularity by entering in any of the store where lots of energy drink cans may be found easily. Young people are fond of it but lots of kids also use them like sodas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NOW AFTER READING MY REPORT MONIQUE, ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF ENERGY DRINKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN OR MAYBE YOURSELF?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE REVOLUTION BEGINS&#8230;.I DO HAVE A HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVE!</span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">However after only a few cans he was amazed. The product not only gave him energy but it gave him energy all day which the other energy drinks did not do.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">So needless to say no more convincing from mom this healthier alternative energy drink sold itself.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This product has been featured in National Celebrity Magazines and is is making its mark on the energy-drink industry.</p>
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		<title>What Occurs When You Get Dental Veneers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At this day and age, people have come to understand the importance of always looking their best. This concerns every facet of their appearance, from their hairstyles, to their clothing combinations, and even to the way their teeth look. In fact, it is especially crucial for someone to have a great set of pearly whites. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">At this day and age, people have come to understand the importance of always looking their best. This concerns every facet of their appearance, from their hairstyles, to their clothing combinations, and even to the way their teeth look. In fact, it is especially crucial for someone to have a great set of pearly whites. They are, after all, a very telling indication of how well a person takes care of himself. Great teeth means great hygiene practices and, ultimately, a respect for oneself.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Cosmetic Boca Raton and other avenues of cosmetic dentistry have been burgeoning because of this need to have great teeth. One procedure that is particularly popular is the placement of dental veneers. Getting veneers in Boca Raton has become more and more common over the years. <em>Still, what exactly does the procedure entail?</em> While the fact that veneers are getting more and more popular in Boca Raton, FL, it is still imperative for every patient to know exactly what the procedure entails. <em>Would it mean getting dental surgery in Boca Raton?</em> To clear things up, the following is the basic run-through for getting veneers.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The first step involves diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients will first meet up with their chosen dentist, and they will assess together whether getting dental veneers is truly the way to go. X-rays of the patient&#8217;s teeth can also be taken during this period in order to give an even more specific assessment of the patient&#8217;s oral health.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Once the dentist has given the go-signal, he will then prepare the treatment that is properly personalized for his patient. Afterwards, with the help of an anesthetic, the dentist will trim off enough enamel from the problem teeth, as well as make a cast of these teeth. The cast will then be sent to a laboratory which will manufacture the unique set of veneers. This process may take a week or two, but in case the patient has particularly unsightly teeth, he may opt for temporary veneers while waiting for the permanent set.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Once the permanent sets has arrived, the dentist will then remove and trim the veneer against the patient&#8217;s teeth in order to achieve the perfect and most natural-looking fit. The actual fitting cannot be considered true dental surgery, since it is a far more simple procedure. It actually involves fastening the veneer onto the teeth with special cement. This cement will then be exposed to a special light beam which will trigger the cement to harden quickly over the teeth. The dentist will then remove any excess cement from the patient&#8217;s teeth and mouth. Once everything is cleaned and polished, the procedure is done and the dental veneers are ready and good to go. It is important for every patient to maintain their veneers properly onwards.</p>
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		<title>The Things That You Should Know About What Causes Warts</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Generally, most wonder what causes warts, although many tend to discount their appearance as having any significance. Many see these as harmless, however they are an infection within the top layer of skin. This infection is caused by the viruses that belong to the human papilloma virus (HPV) family.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Generally, most wonder what causes warts, although many tend to discount their appearance as having any significance. Many see these as harmless, however they are an infection within the top layer of skin. This infection is caused by the viruses that belong to the human papilloma virus (HPV) family.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" title="common warts" src="http://www.awcbee.com/images/health/common-warts.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="320" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Often, this kind of virus comes into the skin through a small cut or scratch, which then lends to the rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of skin, therefore creating the wart. This particular virus is found everywhere. Every person at some point or another comes in contact with HPV by touching doorknobs, shaking hands, as well as other things.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">At this time, scientists have identified more than 100 kinds of this virus that are unique. This accounts for the reason that most individuals will have a common type of wart at some point in their life. Usually most will get this kind of wart on their hands.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">There are certain types of the virus that have more of an inclination to cause skin warts on an individuals hands. On the other hand, there are other forms of HPV that are more inclined to cause genital warts, however there are some that cause both.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Whenever a person contracts a wart on their skin, it means that they had come in contact with the virus, which causes the warts at some point in the past and could even be cases where that contact was months ago. The most common way to get warts is by direct skin contact with another person who has a wart. So this means that you don&#8217;t have to worry about getting them from toads.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Often when a person has an area on their skin, which is damaged or cut, the virus will more likely cause a wart. Additionally, biting fingernails, scrapes, and nicks from shaving can leave an area open to infection by the virus. This is the reason why most women have warts appear on their legs, while men have them in the beard area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Presently, doctors are still unsure as to the reason why some individuals are more inclined to having warts than others. Some believe that certain individuals have an immune system built to fight off this kind of virus and prevents the warts from growing. Usually, this accounts for the reason that children are more prone to warts than are adults.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Children usually do not have the same immunity that many adults possess. Over the years the defense is built against the numerous kinds of HPV. Another thing that accounts for whether a person gets warts has to do with their genetic make up.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Good hygiene is a way to help prevent warts. Bad personal hygiene is one of the things among what causes warts. So this means to make sure to always clean equipment that you use within a gym, as well as wearing foot protection while showering. Doing these kinds of things will make sure that you are less likely to get warts, but is not 100 percent fool proof.</p>
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		<title>How to treat a Common Cold</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prevention of a cold includes adequate sleep and a well balanced diet that reinforces the immune system. A low fat, high fibre diet, full of fresh fruit and vegetables is recommended. Supplementation may help reduce severity and length of infection.
Treatment of cold and flu includes adequate fluids (hot kinds, except for milk, are best), which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img align="left" title="common cold" src="http://www.awcbee.com/images/health/common_cold.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="301" />Prevention of a cold includes adequate sleep and a well balanced diet that reinforces the immune system. A low fat, high fibre diet, full of fresh fruit and vegetables is recommended. Supplementation may help reduce severity and length of infection.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Treatment of cold and flu includes adequate fluids (hot kinds, except for milk, are best), which helps to sustain the losses that occur with a fever and evaporation from breathing through your mouth. Liquids may include drinks such as Chicory or Dandelion coffee (start with a very weak cup 1st and gradually increase the strength of this and the frequency of the drinks), Immuni-tea, Red Raspberry tea, Chamomile and other tonic teas. Tepid to warm water with or without lemon juice added is also a good choice. Consume only simple foods. Avoid sugar, breads, tea, coffee, meat or junk food. The best things to have would be vegetable broths or soups (carrots, onion, parsley, potato etc), vegetable juices (carrots, parsley, celery), steamed vegetables, or a baked potato. Fruit is acceptable, but not citrus, except for lemons.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can have small quantifies of fruit juice; two 150ml servings per day maximum (no citrus juices, except lemon). This needs to be diluted 50/50 with water.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://www.cheap-pharmacy.us/?action=bayeraspirin&amp;count=1&amp;t=&amp;pid=_2259&amp;dis=&amp;cart=">Bayer Aspirin</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Natural medicine works fantastically for colds and flu. Echinacea acts as a natural <a href="http://www.cheap-pharmacy.us/?action=allproducts&amp;count=1&amp;type=anti_biotics&amp;pid=_2259&amp;dis=&amp;cart=">canadian antibiotics</a> and immune system stimulant. It is ideal for upper respiratory problems and problems relating to the glands, such as tonsillitis and laryngitis. We have liquid Echinacea in Cold Relief or Triplex, which has 3 different varieties of Echinacea, as well as Relief lozenges.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you have a cough or bronchial infection, take Mullein. Mullein is particularly good for coughing at night time and is a central nervous system relaxant. We also have Relief cough mixture for children, a very powerful cough syrup.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Vitamin C</strong></span> &#8211; 500mg every hour till bowel motions become looser. Do this except in cases where a lot of mucous exists, as it may exacerbate mucous production.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you suffer with repetitive colds and flu you should take a course of Astraforte. This is a deep immune tonic that helps rebuild the immune system. It is best not taken while sick but as an ideal tonic for a pre-winter immune system boost.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For the relief of sore throat use the intensive dosage of Relief, take White Willow Bark capsules or gargle with Sage tea. Allow Relief liquid to trickle down your throat. Alternatively you can use Relief Lozenge&#8217;s. For a cough we recommend Relief cough syrup. This is an effective cough mixture and this comes in both an adult and child formula.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Other nutrients include Zinc, which if taken at the first sign of infection will avoid or shorten the duration of a cold. Unsaturated fatty acids reduce the incidence and duration of colds. Vitamin B6 helps in the production of antibodies that defend the body against infection. However you should not take any single B vitamin on its own, as this can cause a depletion in the other B vitamins. So take a B complex. Vitamin A is necessary to maintain the health of mucous membranes of the respiratory passages. Some people have found that taking vitamin D has helped in the prevention of colds.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Nutritional and Herbal support includes:</em></p>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Advanced Antioxidant Formula &#8211; Supplies all the antioxidants for immune modulation.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bio Attack &#8211; A potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial herbal formula, containing olive leaf and garlic.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Emphysemol &#8211; A liquid herbal tonic specifically for congestion, lung problems, phlegm and for immune support.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sambucol Immune &#8211; Elderberry extract. An excellent viral herb. Great for tonsillitis.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Zinc &#8211; An important mineral needed for correct immune functioning.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Eutherol &#8211; Fabulous antiseptic formula. Perfect for treating and soothing sore throats, colds and sinus problems. Delicious and may be used frequently to shorten infection time.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Some interesting points on the Common Cold:</em></p>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Keep the body heated by using hot pungent herbs, like ginger, horseradish, and fenugreek. These warm the body, increase digestion, reduce congestion (breeding ground for infections) and enhance the nutrient absorption of foods.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Children with frequent colds or flu may need to be checked for thyroid problems.</li>
<li>Maintain intake of fluids, sip hot liquids such as chicken soup or vegetables broths.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">At the first sign of a cold, use an Echinacea liquid extract (Ideal Health stocks a full range) to boost your immune system and keep the virus from multiplying. Take your multivitamin twice a day.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Remain as active as possible. Moving around helps to loosen mucus and stimulates the lymphatic system which is responsible for some of your immunity. This does not mean strenuous exercise such as running &#8211; this would further weaken your body.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">It is unlikely that a vaccine will ever be developed to prevent the common cold because the viruses responsible have the ability to change in size and shape, and have hundreds of different forms.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, but are effective against bacteria. Viruses and bacteria may produce similar symptoms, but they are different kinds of microbes and do not respond to the same treatment.</li>
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