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About cytochrome P450 genotyping test
2008-06-08 09:21:00 The cytochrome P450 genotyping test (CYP450 test) predicts how your body will process (metabolize) certain antidepressants. The CYP450 test is one of the newer entries in the emerging field of pharmacogenomics, or personalized medicine. Before the CYP450 test, doctors had little way of knowing how you would respond to a particular antidepressant ? whether you would ... More About: Test
About giardia infection (giardiasis)
2008-06-07 23:34:00 Giardia infection is an intestinal infection marked by abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and watery diarrhea. Giardia infection is caused by a parasite that is found worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water. Giardia infection (giardiasis) is one of the most common waterborne diseases in the United States. The parasites are found in backcountry ... More About: Infection , Infections
About 5 ways to reduce cholesterol
2008-06-05 12:32:00 1. Lose excess pounds Carrying some extra pounds ? even just a few ? contributes to high cholesterol. So losing as little as 5 to 10 pounds (2.3 to 4.6 kilograms) can help reduce cholesterol levels. Start by taking an honest look at your eating habits and daily routine. Consider your challenges to weight loss ? and ... More About: Reduce , Cholesterol
About children and exercise-induced asthma
2008-06-03 21:50:00 If your child has exercise-induced asthma, preventing flare-ups is a big concern. As with asthma triggered by other things, exercise-induced asthma occurs when the main air passages of the lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and cells in the lungs produce extra mucus. This can cause signs and ... More About: Children , Exercise , Asthma , Disease
Is your body ready for pregnancy?
2008-06-03 13:14:00 If you’ve decided you’re ready to get pregnant, you may already be emotionally committed to parenthood. But is your body prepared for the task ahead? Ideally, preconception planning begins up to a year before conception. To help ensure a healthy pregnancy, schedule a preconception appointment with your health care provider as soon as you begin thinking ... More About: Body , Pregnancy , Ready
Diabetes: Chocolate Buttermilk Cake
2008-06-01 21:56:00 A decadent low fat chocolate cake made with buttermilk! 1 oz Baking Chocolate , unsweetened, square 1/4 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil) 1 1/2 cup Flour, white, unbleached, enriched (preferably pastry flour) 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 1/4 tsp table salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 Eggs, large, raw 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup ... More About: Cake , Diabetes
Diabetes: Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
2008-06-01 21:50:00 Elegant Italian cookies with chocolate chips and toasted hazelnuts! 5 tbsp salted butter, melted 5 tbsp sweetener (sugar substitute) (Splenda) 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup Flour, bread, unenriched 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 1/4 cup Baking Chips, chocolate morsels, semi sweet, mini 1/4 cup Nuts, hazelnuts, chopped, lightly toasted Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place ... More About: Chocolate , Biscotti , Diabetes
About sex after pregnancy
2008-06-01 20:41:00 Sex after pregnancy happens. Honestly. But first, vaginal soreness and sheer exhaustion are likely to take a toll. Whether you’re in the mood or sex is the last thing on your mind, here’s what you need to know about sex after pregnancy. After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex? Whether you give birth ... More About: Pregnancy
How to restore harmony and reduce stress
2008-06-01 17:45:00 Finding work-life balance in today’s frenetically paced world is no simple task. Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can ... More About: Harmony , Stress , Reduce , Restore
Diabetes: Chocolate Dippers
2008-06-01 13:59:00 A variety of fruits and other treats dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate! 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 tbsp Shortening, vegetable 36 Apricots, dried, or strawberries, maraschino cherries, pretzels, small cookies, angel food or pound cake cubes 1 tbsp Sugar, colored (if desired) Directions Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch, with waxed paper. Heat ... More About: Chocolate , Diabetes
Diabetes: Fried Lentils
2008-06-01 13:21:00 An Indian -nspired lentil and onion stew! 1 1/2 cup Beans, lentils, red, dried 1 cup fresh chopped onion 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup chopped, fresh parsley can be substituted ) 1 pinch table salt 2 tsp grated lemon rind Directions Rinse, dry and sort ... More About: Diabetes , Fried , Lentils
About hypoplastic left heart syndrome
2008-06-01 12:36:00 Congenital heart defects are problems in the heart present at birth. One of the most complex and rare congenital heart conditions is hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. If your baby is born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the left side of the heart can’t ... More About: Syndrome , Heart , Left
Diabetes: Chili
2008-05-31 23:18:00 Quick beef chili seasoned with barbecue spice mix! 1 Cooking Spray, original, 1/3 sec spray 8 oz lean ground beef (10% fat) 1 cup fresh chopped onion 1 cup fresh chopped celery 1 cup sliced green bell pepper, chopped 14 1/2 oz canned unsalted diced tomatoes, including liquid 16 oz red kidney beans, canned and drained, and rinsed 1 tsp Seasoning, barbecue Directions Lightly coat ... More About: Diabetes , Chili
Diabetes: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies
2008-05-31 01:39:00 Scrumptious chocolate cheesecake brownies with added chocolate chips! 1 Cooking Spray, original, 1/3 sec spray 8 oz low fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 cup Sour Cream, light 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 2 tbsp cornstarch 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking ... More About: Chocolate , Brownies , Diabetes , Cheesecake , Chip
About heart attack
2008-05-31 01:37:00 A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood through a coronary artery ? a blood vessel that feeds blood to a part of the heart muscle. Interrupted blood flow to your heart can damage or destroy a part of the heart muscle. Years ago, a heart attack was often fatal. ... More About: Heart , Heart Attack , Attack
About Menopause
2008-05-30 21:24:00 Menopause, or the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, is a natural biological process, not a medical illness. Even so, the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause can disrupt your sleep, sap your energy and ? at least indirectly ? trigger feelings of sadness and loss. Hormonal changes cause the physical symptoms of menopause, but mistaken ... More About: Menopause
Diabetes: Chocolate Passover Cake
2008-05-30 20:22:00 Flourless but decadent chocolate cake with the hint of coffee! 3 Egg Yolks, raw, large 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/3 cup Coffee, brewed with tap water, at room temperature (or orange juice) 1/4 cup Starch, potato 1/2 cup Matzoh Meal 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 8 egg whites Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat egg yolks on high speed with an electric ... More About: Cake , Chocolate , Diabetes , Passover
Diabetes: Broccoli Mushroom Quiche
2008-05-30 18:33:00 Tasty egg pie with broccoli and mushrooms! 11 tbsp Margarine, hard, unspecified oil, unsalted, stick 4 cup broccoli florets, fresh 2 onion, medium, chopped 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup white all purpose flour 2 tsp Baking Powder, double acting 1 cup liquid egg substitute 1 cup fat free milk 2 cup Cheese, mozzarella, fat free, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat ... More About: Mushroom , Diabetes , Broccoli
About scarlet fever
2008-05-30 13:50:00 Scarlet fever, or scarlatina, is an illness that brings on a rash covering most of the body, a strawberry-like appearance of the tongue and usually a high fever. The most common source of scarlet fever is one form of a common bacterial infection known as strep throat. Therefore, a sore throat and other signs and ... More About: Disease , Fever
Diabetes: Chocolate Fondue
2008-05-30 13:20:00 Sweet, creamy, and chocolately fondue perfect for dipping fruit and cookies in! 2 cup sugar 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp table salt 4 cup fat free milk, cold 3 tbsp margarine 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Pour skim milk, and stir well. Bring over medium heat to a boil and stir ... More About: Chocolate , Diabetes
Diabetes: Chocolate Cappuccino
2008-05-30 01:02:00 Warm cappuccino with the hint of chocolate! 2 cup fat free milk 1 1/2 cup Coffee, brewed with tap water (dark roast preferred) 1/4 cup Syrup, chocolate, lite 4 tsp sugar 1/4 cup whipped fat-free topping, thawed (optional) 1/4 tsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened (optional) Directions In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until warm ... More About: Chocolate , Diabetes , Cappuccino
About asthma
2008-05-30 00:59:00 Asthma occurs when the main air passages of your lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and cells in the lungs produce extra mucus further narrowing your airways. This can cause minor wheezing to severe difficulty in breathing. In some cases, your breathing may be so labored that an ... More About: Asthma , Disease
Diabetes: Coconut Macaroons
2008-05-30 00:39:00 Easy to make chocolate cookies topped with coconut flakes! 2 1/2 cup flaked, sweetened coconut 2/3 cup Baking Chips, chocolate, mini 2/3 cup Milk, condensed, sweetened, canned 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl combine coconut, chocolate chips, milk, and vanilla and mix together until well blended. Take rounded teaspoonfuls of dough ... More About: Coconut , Diabetes
Diabetes: Broccorella Frittata
2008-05-29 15:48:00 Broccoli and mozzerella cheese fried in an egg-substitute frittata! 2 cup liquid egg substitute 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 tsp crushed garlic 1/4 tsp ground thyme 10 oz Broccoli, chopped, frozen, 10oz package, thawed and drained 1 cup Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat, shredded Directions Mix the egg substitute and Parmesan cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well and set ... More About: Diabetes , Frittata
About Postherpetic neuralgia
2008-05-29 11:55:00 Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition affecting your nerve fibers and skin. Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles, a second outbreak of the varicella-zoster virus, which initially causes chickenpox. During an initial infection of chickenpox, some of the virus remains in your body, lying dormant inside nerve cells. Years later, the virus may ... More About: Disease , Infections
Diabetes: Chocolate Eclairs
2008-05-29 01:20:00 Delectable eclairs made with vanilla and chocolate pudding mix, milk, eggs, and butter for a great dessert! 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup white all purpose flour 2 Eggs, large, raw 2 3/4 cup fat free milk, cold 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 oz Pudding, vanilla, fat & sugar free, instant, serving 1 cup whipped fat-free topping (like Cool ... More About: Chocolate , Diabetes
About autism
2008-05-28 19:37:00 Autism is a brain disorder that is associated with a range of developmental problems, mainly in communication and social interaction. The first signs of this disorder typically appear before age 3. Although treatment has improved greatly in the past few decades, autism cannot be cured. It persists throughout life. It’s estimated that three to six of ... More About: Autism
Diabetes: Chocolate Mousse
2008-05-28 13:57:00 A chocolate lover’s favorite, this mousse is quick and easy to make! 1 Gelatin, unsweetened, dry packet 1 cup water 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened 1/3 cup Syrup, chocolate, with o add nutrients 2 3/4 cup whipped low fat, frozen topping, thawed and divided Directions Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan, let stand 1 minute. Cook over low heat, ... More About: Chocolate , Diabetes
Diabetes: Garbanzo Bean Salad
2008-05-28 11:59:00 High-fiber salad of garbanzo beans, parsley, and sour cream! 15 floz Bean s, chickpea/garbanzo, unsalted, canned, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup Sour Cream, light 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 pinch table salt Directions In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour. For a high-fiber dip or spread, place all of the ingredients in a ... More About: Salad , Diabetes
About alcoholic hepatitis
More articles from this author:2008-05-28 11:29:00 Alcohol has long been associated with serious liver diseases such as hepatitis ? inflammation of the liver. But the relationship between drinking and alcoholic hepatitis is complex. Only a small percentage of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis, yet the disease can occur in people who drink only moderately or binge just once. And though damage ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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