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Chamomile Tea - Tasty and Helpful
Created on 5/18/2012
Many teas for sale or available at restaurants are made using the leaves of herbs, such as chamomile.
Chamomile tea is delicious and smells good, too.
It can also help relieve a mildly upset stomach, and help prepare you for a restful night's sleep.
Maybe you'll try a nice, warm cup of chamomile tea before going to bed tonight.
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Can You Be Vegan and Healthy? Yes.
Created on 5/8/2012
People choose to follow a vegan pattern of eating for many different reasons.
Regardless of the reason, being vegan can be a healthy choice.
BUT -
if you are vegan or plan to follow a vegan dietary plan, be sure to supplement with at least the vitamins and minerals listed below.
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Shingles Vaccine Follow-up - What If You've Already Had Shingles?
Created on 5/4/2012
As discussed in a previous blog posting, shingles is a painful disorder of the skin caused by the same virus that is behind chicken pox.
The good news is that there is a vaccine against shingles which offers very effective protection against the condition.
But what if you've already had shingles?
Most people don't get a second bout, but the vaccine is still presently recommended for generally healthy people over age 60 years.
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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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