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While some people suffer from headaches due to their body's
reaction to some allergies, others suffer from headaches due to migraine. Other
common factors that cause headaches include inhalation of toxic or polluting
gases, changes in sleeping patterns, skipping meals, tension, stress and
anxiety and many similar factors. These same factors can trigger migraine
headaches as well and migraine headaches can be serious at time and can last up
to days. Millions and millions of people all across the globe suffer from
migraine and there is not cure for it. Headaches can prevent people from going
to their offices and prevent children from attending schools. There are various
types of headaches and here we will discuss the two most common ones, migraine
being one of them.</div>
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The most common headaches amongst all its type is tension or
stress headache. Tension headaches affect children as well but that is not very
common. According to few doctors, tension headaches are caused by tension, depression,
stress or anxiety or an injury in the head but that has not yet been proved. In
fact, the exact causes are yet to be discovered. According to latest studies,
changes in the level of certain chemical in the brain are considered to be the
main cause of tension headaches. Allergies and excessive intake of caffeine can
be the others factors responsible for tension headaches. We have already
discussed what might are the possible causes of migraine. Stress is a common
factor amongst children that triggers of migraine headaches. Over the counter
medications like pain killers are usually effective against tension headaches
but more than three per week can cause further headaches. Medicines like
paracetamol, aspirin, Ibuprofen etc. are prescribed by the doctors to get rid
of headaches. But these pain killers are not recommended for the children.</div>
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The factors that cause headaches are not always possible to
avoid and some of the factors are yet to be discovered. After heavy research,
two devices were developed by the brilliant NASA scientists for getting rid of
all kinds of pain starting for headaches to arthritis pain. Painfree is an
electronic device that gets rid of all kinds of headaches including migraine
and is really effective and absolutely safe for children as well. It has no
side effects and gives you relief from pain naturally. It creates an
electromagnetic field and emits radiations that penetrates into the pain tissue
and releases endorphins that get rid of the pain completely. Endorphins are natural
chemicals that are secreted by the human body in order to kill any kind of
pain. As remedies for migraine, this is your best option irrespective of your
age. Another device named Medicur Pro helps to get rid of all kinds of pain and
works on the same mechanism.</div>
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HEADACHES AND MIGRAINE FACTS

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GOOD AND BAD FATS: SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE SATURATED FAT

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NOT all fats are bad, a little in your diet help the body to
absorb certain nutrients. And a fat can be a source of energy. Also providing
essential fatty acids and some vitamins such as vitamins A and D</div>
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We actually need fats, we can’t live without them. In fact
fats are an important part of a healthy diet. They provide essential fatty
acids, keep our skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins and a great source of
energizing fuel. </div>
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The US department of agriculture’s
2005 dietary guidelines recommends that adults get 20% -35% of their calories
from fats. At a minimum, we need at least 10% of our calories from fat. The
problem is that a typical diet is higher in fat: roughly 34% - 40% of our
calories come from fat. Why? Because they taste so good and are widely
available in our food supply. Fats enhance the flavors’ of foods and give our
mouth that wonderful feel that is so satisfying.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">TRANS, SATURATED AND UNSATURATED FATS</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">TRANS FATS</b></div>
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Natural trans fat are found at low
levels in some foods such as meat and dairy products.they can also be found in
foods containing hydrogenated vegetable oil. Artificial trans fats are made
when oil goes through a process of<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">
hydrogenation </b>known as hydrogenated fats. It can be used for frying,
artificial trans fats can also be found in some processed foods. Such as
biscuits and cakes, and sometimes used to give products a longer shelf life. A
diet high in trans fats can also lead to high levels of bad cholesterol in the
blood</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SATURATED FATS</b></div>
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According to NHS choices (<a href="http://www.nhs.uk/">www.nhs.uk</a>) an online healthcare advice service,
cutting down on foods that are high in saturated fat is an important part of a
healthy diet. Such foods include butter, lard, chocolate, cakes, pastries and
meat products (such as sausages and pies)</div>
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A diet high in saturated fat can
increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (known as bad cholesterol)
in blood over time, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease.</div>
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Saturated fats are mainly found in
animal products such as red meat and whole and milk dairy products,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>poultry and fish also contain saturated fat,
but less than red meat. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">UNSATURATED FATS</b></div>
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Eating a diet of unsaturated fats
can help lower blood cholesterol level in the blood and increase levels of
high-density lipoproteins (known as good cholesterol) replacing some of the
saturated fats in our diets with healthy fats (unsaturated fats) will benefits
us greatly. Saturated fats can be reduced in a diet with these healthier monounsaturated
and polyunsaturated fats found in many foods including:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Oily fish</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">salmon,
sardines and mackerel</b>),</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nuts and Seeds</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Note: </b>Oily fish provides Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, the richest
source of that particular type. Omega-3 oils can help lower blood triglyceride
levels, prevent blood from clotting and maintain a regular heart rhythm.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE SATURATED FAT</b></div>
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-Eat less meat (beef, pork or lamp)
and more fish and chicken</div>
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-go lean cuts of meat and stick to
white meat which has less saturated fat.</div>
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-bake, broil or grill instead of
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-remove the skin from chicken and
trim as much fat off meat as possible before cooking.</div>
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-Avoid breaded meats and vegetables
and deep fried foods.</div>
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-choose low-fat milk and lower fat
cheese like mozzarella whenever possible, enjoy full-fat dairy in moderation.</div>
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-use liquid vegetable Oils such as
Olive oil or Canova oil instead of Lard, Shortening or Butter.</div>
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-Avoid cream and cheese sauces, or
have them served them on the side. </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.webmd.com/">www.webmd.com</a></div>
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5 WAYS TO GET GOOD AND HEALTHY FATS IN YOUR DIET

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monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats everyone keeps talking about? The best
source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are vegetable oils, nuts,
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cooking, rather than butter, stick margarine or lard. For baking, try canola or
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guacamole. Along with being loaded with heart and brain-healthy fats. They make
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</span></span></span>SNACK ON OLIVES: Olive are high in healthy
Monounsaturated fats, but unlike most high fats foods, they make for a
low-calorie food when eaten on their own. Try them plain or make a tapenade for
dipping.</div>
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</span></span></span>DRESS YOUR OWN SALAD: Commercial salad dressing
are often high in saturated fat or made with damaged Trans fat oils. Create
your own healthy dressings with high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil, flaxseed
oil or sesame oil.</div>
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BUTTER-olive oil</div>
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CHEESE-Low or
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RED MEAT- White
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CREAM- Low fat
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EGGS- Egg whites,
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ICE CREAM- Frozen
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WHOLE MILK- Skim
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SOUR CREAM-
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HAIR LOSS CAUSES AND HERBAL TREATMENTS

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Hair loss is a common problem that can be caused due to
several reasons. Some common reasons are stress, medication, hormonal imbalance
etc. High fever, severe or prolonged illness, pregnancy and childbirth, or
extreme stress can also cause hair loss. Poor diet or malnutrition is another
medical reason for hair loss.<br />
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Estrogen is a hormone that protects against hair loss, and as women age
estrogen levels naturally decreases. The hormone dihydrotestosterone causes
hair follicles to shrink and makes existing hairs thin and fragile. Disorders
of the thyroid gland can cause thinning of hairs or hair loss.<br />
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Herbal hair loss treatments have been helpful for decades and in some cases
even centuries. They cause no side effects, are inexpensive and bring good
results in preventing hair loss, stopping hair loss and re-growing hair.<br />
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Below are some of the most common herbs for hair loss:<br />
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1. <b>Rosmary (Rosmarinus in Latin)</b> – It is known for stimulating hair growth and
for enhancing dark hair.<br />
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2. <b>Dong Quai</b> – It is a traditional Chinese herb that contains phytoestrogens
that reduces the formation of DHT. Hence, Dong Quai is beleieved to stop hair
loss and even regrow hair.<br />
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3. <b>Saw Palmetto </b>– It is a small creeping palm and contains free fatty acids and
phytosterols, which block the formation of DHT and by inhibiting the enzyme
5-alpha reductase that contributes to androgenetic alopecia and has shown to be
more effective than Finasteride in some cases.<br />
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4. <b>Capsicum</b> – It is a type of hot peppers which stimulates hair growth by at
least half and increases blood flow to the scalp. This herb is good for
regrowing hair.<br />
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5<b>. Lemongrass </b>– It is a pale green stalk about 18 inches long. This herb
stables oil product in the scalp. It also increases fullness and body to the
hair.<br />
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6.<b> Aloe Vera </b>- It is a substance in a gel formation that is known for its
ability to calm irritated skin. It protects the scalp and hair and also known
as a good remedy against Alopecia.<br />
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<span id="goog_976266202"></span><b>Disclaimer<span id="goog_976266203"></span></b>: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary
measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article.
Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility
lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.</div>
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<b>About the Author</b></div>
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Nick Mutt is an active writer and blogger on health related
topics. He writes on alternative health and have contributed lot of articles on
natural health and home remedies. His popular sites are <a href="http://www.natural-cure-guide.com/">Natural cures</a> guide and <a href="http://www.home-remedies-guide.com/">Home remedies</a> guide.</div>
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<i>by Juana Cruz</i></div>
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Heartburn is a condition that brings too much pain and
discomfort to millions worldwide. If you are a heartburn sufferer yourself, it
is common sense to know its causes if you want to effectively avoid it. This
article discusses the most frequent heartburn causes and ways how to avoid
them.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. Caffeine</b><br />
Caffeine causes the lower esophagus muscle, the part that opens when you
swallow food, to weaken, thus, allowing stomach contents to travel to the
esophagus and irritate it. That's why it is advised that you avoid food and
drinks that have caffeine, like coffee and tea. <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. Chocolate and cocoa</b><br />
Cocoa, tea and coffee plants contain a compound called theobromine, which can
cause the les to weaken. <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. Smoking</b><br />
Nicotine is another factor that makes the les relax too much. Additionally, it
was found that smokers are seventy percent more prone to getting heartburn, and
are going to suffer from worse symptoms unlike non-smokers. <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4. Obesity</b><br />
Being overweight adds more pressure to the stomach, which later adds more force
to the les to further weaken, making the stomach contents travel and reach the
esophagus lining. <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5. Tomato products</b><br />
You should avoid anything that is tomato-based because those products are shown
to make the les relax and allow the stomach contents to reach the esophagus. <br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6. Eating large meals</b><br />
Eating too much in one sitting will add more force against your abdomen and
more force to the refluxed food.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7. Lying down immediately at mealtime</b><br />
When you eat and lie down, the stomach contents will slide back to the throat,
instead of staying in the stomach. <br />
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If you want to avoid these main heartburn causes, one of the best things you
can do is following the right diet for heartburn. The right diet for you should
be free from the foods that cause heartburn, of course. You should not eat
fatty and acidic food because they cause the les to weaken. Additionally, you
should also avoid any pressure on the stomach because it is another cause to
make the les relax too much. These include obesity and wearing tight apparels
or belts. <br />
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<b>About the Author</b></div>
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Would you like to know the best natural acid reflux
treatment? It's the ebook "Heartburn No More" by Jeff Martin, who has
found a totally holistic way of curing acid reflux. This has helped thousands
of other people get rid of their acid reflux forever, and you might, too. Read
my review on it on my <a href="http://acidreflux.thelifestylehub.com/2008/11/one-of-the-best-acid-reflux-treatments-heartburn-no-more-by-jeff-martin/" target="_NEW">Acid Reflux Natural Cure</a> blog.</div>
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SEVEN COMMON HEARTBURN CAUSES

by Juana Cruz Heartburn is a condition that brings too much pain and discomfort to millions worldwide. If you are a heartburn su...