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Cold & Flu Framework for Responding to Symptoms

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the common cold and flu are viruses that cause some degree of respiratory distress. The cold and flu viruses are so similar, in fact, it’s often difficult to distinguish their symptoms. Though there is no cure for either virus, you can treat the symptoms associated with each illness.

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Holistic Birth Control Methods

If you prefer a more natural or holistic approach to birth control, several options allow you to tune into your body and still avoid pregnancy. Truthfully, holistic birth control methods do require more awareness and thought than popping a pill each day, and depending upon the approach you choose, may require abstinence during fertile times. All natural methods work by avoiding sex or by opting for a barrier method during fertile times, then using no contraceptive during infertile times. Effectiveness depends upon your commitment, the method you choose and even your body.

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Are You Addicted to Your Faux Glow?

This may sound crazy, but it might be true: Are you addicted to tanning and could addiction treatments help prevent skin cancer? According to a new study, a significant percentage of those who use tanning beds meet standard criteria for addiction and report higher levels of anxiety and substance abuse. If this is really accurate, treatment for people who suffer addictions may contribute to a lower rate of skin cancer.

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The Enzymatic Whole Body Cleanse

The enzymatic whole body cleanse is an over-the-counter colon cleansing system that purports to offer relief from such problems as low energy levels, weight gain, fatigue, skin problems and headaches, just to name a few. The colon cleansing trend, popular among proponents of alternative health remedies, can be traced back to ancient Greece. The idea behind these regimens is to improve health by flushing dangerous toxins out of the body through the colon. According to marketers of enzymatic cleansing kits, the sources of these toxins include processed food, pollution, hormones used in the livestock industry and pesticides.