Lupus attacks men, women and children, but not in equal numbers. The disease affects 10 times as many women as men. It is most commonly diagnosed in women during their childbearing years, between the ages of 18 and 45.
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There is no cure for endometriosis. However, there are treatments that may help reduce pain and restore fertility. Among the most common treatments:
Pain medication — If the woman has a mild case of endometriosis and little pain, her doctor may suggest drugs that inhibit the production of prostaglandins, which are released from the endometrium, such as ibuprofen, indomethicin and naproxen sodium. The doctor may also recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin or acetaminophen.
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Studies abound documenting the health benefits of t’ai chi chuan; it can lead to improvements in strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and posture. According to the National Institute on Aging, the practice of t’ai chi may reduce older adults’ risk of falling and breaking bones, and The Arthritic Foundation states that t’ai chi may be the ideal exercise for arthritis sufferers.
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Scarlet fever is a contagious childhood infection caused by streptococcus bacteria. It occurs most often in children between the ages of 2 and 10.
Basically, scarlet fever is strep throat with a rash produced by the bacteria.
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Choosing permanent birth control through tubal sterilization is a serious decision for a woman: It means that she will no longer be able to bear children.
To fully understand how tubal sterilization works, it is wise to know how pregnancy ordinarily occurs under normal conditions.
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The 92nd St. Y May Center for Health, Fitness and Sport in New York, N.Y., offers unique classes and programs to serve its members and community. One such program is its Intro To series, which offers a variety of classes at the beginning level. Classes include Pilates, krav maga, tai chi, qigong, yoga and Fitness Made Easy. Says Mirabai Holland, the Y’s director of health and fitness, “…if you are looking for a nurturing, low-key gym where you can progress at your own pace, the Y is the place for you.”
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Birth control pills are one of the few medications that have consistently decreased in dosage without losing effectiveness.
In 1960, when the birth control pill was introduced, it contained 100 to 175 micrograms of estrogen.
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Until recently orthodox medicine has assumed that all genetic transmission is through the genes in the cell nucleus. However, the nucleus is embedded in a mass of cytoplasm. In 1967 it was demonstrated that DNA in the cell is not confined to the chromosomes but that the mitochondria in the cytoplasm contain DNA. The Encyclopaedia Britannica reported:
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Marmorek
The drug picture of Marmorek was first described in French by Vannier in 1947 (Vannier 1947, pp. 317-325). The late Dr. O.A. Julian gave a drug picture of Marmorek in his book Treatise on Dynamised Micro Immunotherapy which appeared in English translation in 1980 (Julian 1988, pp. 314-319). My book Computer Homeopathy also contains an English description of the drug picture of Marmorek. (de Ruyter 1994, pp. 203-205)
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In sub-acute cases or in children or young people perhaps two or three courses of monthly treatment may be necessary after which the patient is clinically well.
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