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Is Baby Acne Normal?

Jan 27, 12 Is Baby Acne Normal?

Posted by Carolyn in Baby/Childcare, Skin Health

Several days after a baby is born (and the relatives have all come to admire the new family member), some parents are shocked to see acne-like pimples develop on their baby’s skin. These marks may be pus-filled whiteheads, small red bumps or a rash-like discoloration on a baby’s face. Is this normal? Thankfully, baby...

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Hiccups Were Only Symptom of Man’s Heart Attack

Jan 27, 12 Hiccups Were Only Symptom of Man’s Heart Attack

Posted by Carolyn in Health News, Weird Health News

For most of us, hiccups are a body function we deal with on a regular basis. However, did you know that if you have non-stop hiccups for two days, it could actually be a sign of a serious medical condition? In an extremely rare phenomenon, a 68-year old man was only warned of his heart attack by experiencing non-stop hiccups. After...

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Will NC Senate Bill 31 Criminalize Herbalists?

Apr 08, 11 Will NC Senate Bill 31 Criminalize Herbalists?

Posted by Carolyn in Articles, Health News

Lately there has been a lot of buzz about Senate Bill 31, which recently passed in North Carolina. People around the web have had huge reactions to this bill, especially on its vague generalizations that could criminalize herbal health practitioners. What’s this bill really saying? Will Senate Bill 31 really make being an...

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Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

Apr 08, 11 Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Articles, Herbalism

Herbal medicine (also called herbalism, phytotherapy, botanical medicine or herbology) is a method of medical treatment that relies primarily on the use of plants and plant extracts. Herbalism is commonly associated with other types of holistic health practices, such as aromatherapy and a holistic diet. Since the use of herbs is...

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