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[1 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)affects millions of Americans and can cause them to lose their central vision.
AMD is a degenerative disease of the macula, a part of the retina which controls a person’s central vision. Symptoms can start with distortion of straight lines or missing parts of letters but can lead to a dark spot in the center of the vision causing complete loss of central vision.

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Your Smile And Your Dental Health

Straight teeth certainly give you a beautiful smile, but have you ever considered how they affect your dental health?

Crooked teeth, left untreated, can impact more than your smile. Crooked teeth lead to over-crowding, which often leads to gum disease. There is a direct link between gum disease and inflammation elsewhere in the body. Good health begins in your mouth!

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[1 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Dancing and Your Health

Bored with your Treadmill? Try Dancing!
It is the Best Cure for Two Left Feet
And…Maybe a Possible Remedy for So Much More

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[1 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Solely Devoted to Veins!

What are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are red/purple fine lines, “starburst” clusters, or a web-like maze, near the surface of the skin, smaller than 1 millimeter in diameter.
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, bulging, often twisted rope-like veins that occur on the surface of the legs and thighs.

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[1 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Wiggle Those Toes

A lot of what I write about seems to be about what should not be done. Actually, that is what a lot of horse training is about (Don’t Do’s). If you have read any of my past articles, you probably have realized that we focus more on “being” than “doing” anyhow, but since humans love “doing” things, I figured I would cut you a break and give you something to do this month.

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Balance the Belly to Blossom & Bloom into Spring

Spring is about balance ~ the light and the dark, seeds and hopes that had lay dormant for months are now bursting forth in bright color and newness. As we begin planning and creating our outdoor natural delights, let’s reflect and churn our inner garden ~ our belly, our gut, our sacred soul ~ to be able to live, love and dance our journeys on an optimal level.

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[1 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Role Of Age And Gender In The Early Recognition Of Heart Attack Victims

By Alan Micklin, M.D., F.A.C.C
Optimal treatment for heart attack victims is based on early recognition and institution of therapy, particularly reperfusion.  However, our ability to institute treatment rapidly is determined by how quickly we recognize the presence of the heart attack (myocardial infarction/MI).  Typically, chest pain is the initial symptom alerting us to the possibility of an MI.  However, it is possible to suffer a heart attack without chest pain.  It now appears age and gender impact the likelihood of this scenario.   A study was published this month in the …

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Blow-dry and Braid Boot Camp

On runways, movies, and television, we are seeing a wide range of eye-catching hairstyles on different celebrities. Stars like Jennifer Lopez, and Carrie Underwood are wearing their hair in loose, tousled waves; while some stars like Reece Witherspoon and Mila Kunis are still sporting sleek, sophisticated tresses. Other stars however, like Blake Lively choose to add a bit of flair to their style through different braiding techniques. With all of these various style options prevalent on the fashion scene; it can be a fun and exciting time to be a woman. However, for some it can be scary and overwhelming if they are unable to style their own hair.

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Delaware Hair Solutions . . .

is expanding there services to Millsboro, DE. Starting January 2012 we will be opening our second location by joining forces with La Bella Tu Day Spa. Located at: 26145 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro, De 19966
Understanding Hair Loss
Millions of men and women suffer frustration and embarrassment over the traumatic problems of excessive hair loss. It’s estimated that over 50% of men, by the age of 35, and 40% of women by the age of 40 will have a degree of baldness.