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Should You Get Vaccinated Against Shingles?
Created on 4/27/2012
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful skin condition characterized by a collection of small blisters on reddened skin.
The virus that causes chicken pox can remain in nerves and sleep there for decades; but it can also wake up, and when it does shingles occurs.
While there are medications that can be used to treat shingles, it is best to prevent the illness in the first place. That's where the vaccine comes in.
If you've over age 50-60, ask your doctor if they recommend you have the vaccine against shingles, now or in the near future.
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To Benfotiamine or Not?
Created on 4/20/2012
Ever heard of benfotiamine?
Most people have not, but it if you have a history of neuropathy or diabetic kidney problems, you might know about this agent.
Benfotiamine is sometimes used to help manage these conditions, among other health issues.
It appears to have little in the way of side effects, but its effectiveness remains debatable.
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Craving Sweets?
Created on 4/13/2012
Most people enjoy sweets, especially as a treat.
But what if you find yourself seemingly craving sweets all the time?
It's a situation that is not uncommon.
It is not yet known why some people crave certain foods, but many experts believe that food cravings may be related to inadequately managed stress.
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Fight Cancer with Food?
Created on 4/6/2012
Is there such a thing as an "anti-cancer diet"?
Generally speaking, the answer is yes. And this is not hype - the concept of an anti-cancer diet is based in substance - research and experience.
The best news of all is that eating well to prevent cancer can also be satisfying in many ways, not the least of which being in the taste department.
And there's little mystery involved - a cancer-fighting diet is some mixture of traditional Mediterranean- and Asian-styled patterns of eating.
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