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10 Common Medical Travel Procedures
Views: 14,614 May 9 2013Ever wonder what types of procedures people travel abroad for? Medical travelers choose to travel outside the U.S. for medical care for a variety of reasons including price, expertise, and availability of advanced techniques not yet available in the U.S.
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Eight Habits Making You Fat
Views: 13,506 May 9 2013According to the CDC's 2010 report, about 1/3 of all Americans are obese...not just overwieght...but REALLY overweight! In fact, no state has a prevalence of obesity under 20%. While it' obvious that "diets" aren't helping anyone, there are ...
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Top Illnesses Associated with Obesity
Views: 5,890 May 9 2013While obesity is often at the center of discussions about appearance in the U.S.--the more pressing issues surrounding obesity are health-related. Obesity is cited as a contributing factor in up to 400,000 American deaths each year. Corporations lose ...
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8 Ways to Think Yourself Thin
Views: 5,359 May 9 2013Maintaining a normal weight can be challenging these days when we spend so much time in front of a computer, or sitting behind the wheel of our car. However, changing the way we think about food and better managing the way we eat can help. Check out ...
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7 Smile-Saving Tips
Views: 14,855 Apr 12 2013Many of the things we eat and drink on a regular basis are hard on our teeth-especially the enamel. Soda, fruit juice, sour candy, vinegar, citrus fruits can all cause irreversible enamel damage. So take the time to protect those pearly whites. While you ...
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8 Ways to Keep Your Vision Sharp
Views: 719 Sep 24 2012Vision is one of our most critical senses, but how often do we actually think about taking care of it? Probably not as often as we should! The good news is that is that there are easy, common-sense things that we can do for our eyes on a regular basis ...
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7 Serious Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Views: 11,553 Sep 4 2012Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man has consistent and frequent problems sustaining an erection. The issue is often a physical one, with the libido generally unaffected. According to a recent study, the problem can first surface in men as early as age ...
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10 Fat Facts
Views: 3,400 Apr 19 2012The size of American's waist lines continues to grow. Between 1990-2010, the obesity rate doubled in some American states...and tripled in others. One-third of all American are now obese. We seem destined to be a fat country. Is weight loss surgery the ...
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8 Interesting Cosmetic Surgery Facts
Views: 3,819 Mar 14 2012Are you considering cosmetic surgery? It's more common than ever, and there are an array of different locations and price points available. Check out these statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, then contact a Health Travel ...
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Most Requested Male Celebrity Body Parts
Views: 7,413 Jan 31 2012Once something only talked about in women's circles, it seems cosmetic surgery has begun gaining traction with men who appreciate the opportunity to take control of their appearance. Whether it's keeping their looks youthful as they hit middle age, ...
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7 Natural Foods to Fight High Blood Pressure
Views: 3,437 Jan 13 2012Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a problem for many Americans, and can lead to serious health problems like coronary artery disease. While there are many things you can do to help lower your blood pressure such as exercising, losing weight and ...
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10 Truths About Diabetes in the U.S.
Views: 10,471 Dec 9 2011According to the CDC, the number of Americans with diabetes could triple by 2050. If you’re living with diabetes, losing weight can provide immediate relief, sometimes totally reversing the disease. Many find they can stop taking insulin and other ...
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7 Secrets for Trimming Belly Fat After 40
Views: 3,355 Nov 30 2011Oh, the problems that come with aging. The reason why belly fat increases in women after the age of 40 is that in the decade before menopause your metabolism begins to slow and your estrogen levels decrease. Estrogen is a fat burner, and with less of it, ...
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7 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Views: 5,342 Oct 24 2011Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, one American will have a coronary event about every 25, and about one every minute will die from one. However, you can avoid a heart condition, or perhaps even reveres one, by simply living ...
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10 Reasons You Need an Eye Exam
Views: 7,632 Sep 23 2011About half of all Americans wear corrective lenses in the form of glasses or contact lenses. Many more should, but resist because they don’t want to deal with the hassle of eyewear. If you’ve been putting off a trip to the doctor, or if you are ready to ...
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10 Celebrities Touched by Multiple Sclerosis
Views: 65,026 May 7 2013Most people living with Multiple Sclerosis are aware of the work of Italian physician Dr. Paolo Zamboni, who, In 2008, identified the presence of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) syndrome to be an indicator in the development of ...
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Hollywood's 10 Best Smiles
Views: 37,035 Oct 1 2012What's it take to make it in Hollywood? Looking at these celebs, one might say a beaming smile! Hollywood always leads beauty trends, and has made whiter-than-white teeth a popular norm, but the addition of healthy gums, straight teeth and a positive ...
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9 Nagging Causes of Lower Back Pain
Views: 10,012 Sep 11 2012Does your back hurt? If so, you're not alone! Low back pain affects up to 80% of people in the United States today. The standard treatment-spinal fusion surgery. Sadly, clinical reports indicate that at least one third of spinal fusion patients are ...
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9 Nutritional Tips for Staying Thin
Views: 5,285 Sep 11 2012The U.S. government recently came out with new food recommendations to help Americans follow a more balanced, healthy diet. It's "My Plate" program lays out 10 guidelines that will help you stay at a healthy weight. If you need more help and ...
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7 Secret Reasons Guys Get Hair Transplants
Views: 18,980 Sep 4 2012These days it seems women aren't the only ones worried about the way they look. Men are increasingly taking advantage of "tricks" that women use to keep looking young, including cosmetic surgery, skin treatments and hair color. But the one ...
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9 Foods on the “No” List for Diabetics
Views: 7,414 Aug 29 2012Most people with diabetes know that they should avoid sugar, but you also need to be on the look out for carbohydrates and alcohol, which also raise your blood sugar. Below is a list of a few items to avoid if you are living with diabetes. Here’s a ...
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10 Telling Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Views: 39,302 Sep 4 2012You may be surprised to know that many people who have chronic kidney disease don't know it. Chronic kidney disease occurs from gradual and permanent loss of kidney function over time. This happens slowly, usually taking months to years. The first signs ...
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7 Scary Everyday Products that Cause Cancer
Views: 16,602 May 8 2013It seems that everyday, scientists find another commonly used product that causes cancer. What's a health conscious person to do? While it may be difficult to get rid of every cancer-causing item in your life, paying close attention to the food you eat ...
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Top 10 Causes of Death in the U.S.
Views: 6,719 Sep 4 2012While a few of the top 10 causes of death are impossible to control, many can be heavily influenced by the responsibility you take for your health. From the food you eat to whether or not you exercise or smoke, to how you manage your weight and your ...
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6 Serious Reasons You'll Need Your Medical Records
Views: 3,367 Sep 11 2012No one likes to think about medical records. But there are so many occasions when you need them-when you change jobs or insurance plans, when the kids change schools, when you switch doctors, or want a second opinion. Now there's a way to keep your ...
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The Great 8-Medical Procedures Where Mexico Leads the U.S.
Views: 32,957 May 9 2013Thousands of Americans have already discovered Mexico's best kept secret-it's affordable, quality, cutting edge health care, available in beautiful, brand new, accredited hospitals throughout the country. Americans with and without health insurance are ...
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10 Foods to Protect Your Vision
Views: 6,739 Sep 4 2012June is Cataract Awareness Month! The bad news is, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness..and if you live to age 80 you have a 1 in 2 chance of forming cataracts. But there is good news too!Did you know that you can help keep your vision steady ...
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10 Everyday Foods to Fight Cancer
Views: 16,173 Sep 10 2012Everyday there seems to be a claim about a new "superfood". Truth is, we are surrounded by simple, beneficial food items that can have a huge impact on our health...if we just choose to eat them. This lists just a few examples of foods that you ...
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10 Celebs Who Put the Hip in Hip Replacement
Views: 43,745 Feb 21 2013Are these celebrities "hip"? You be the judge. The one thing the do have in common is that they are all famous, and they have all had hip replacement surgery. Did you know many of the world's most experienced and respective orthopedic surgeons ...
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Most Requested Female Celebrity Body Parts
Views: 27,979 Sep 4 2012While these gorgeous celebrities top many "most beautiful" lists, they are most commonly cited by women seeking to enhance their appearance in the following categories. If you're interested in an a cosmetic enhancement, chat us: ...
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7 Compelling Reasons to Visit a Dentist
Views: 14,313 Sep 4 2012Going to the dentist is on of the things people hate to do most. But in addition to keeping your teeth looking good, regular dental visits can also help keep the rest of your body healthy too. No dental insurance? Visit dentaltravelguides.com to learn ...
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Eight Unexpected Celebrity Orthopedic Injuries
Views: 15,972 Sep 4 2012You might expect to see a list of professional athletes on an injury list (okay, we've included one-but she's a swimmer!), but the entertainment industry can be just as physically challenging at times as professional sports, as these celebrities can ...
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Top 10 Celebrity Dieters
Views: 9,193 Aug 29 2012Struggling with weight issues? You're not alone. The rich and famous do too, but they do it in the spotlight. If you're ready to lose the weight for good, contact Leslie at 866-978-2573, x 119.
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Top 10 Celebrities Who Have Had Weight Loss Surgery
Views: 124,976 May 9 2013These celebrities achieved their ideal bodies with a little surgical help.Too bad none of them know about the Green Zone LAP-BAND. Want to learn more? Talk to Courtney at 866-978-2573 x120, or visit: ...
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8 Excellent Celebrity Breast Augmentations
Views: 44,829 Aug 31 2012These actresses and models have figures that women all over the world want to copy. Interested in augmenting your curves? Call Leslie at 866-978-2573, x 119.
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10 Ways to Guard Your Family from Environmental Hazards.
Views: 4,633 Sep 11 2012Here are some tips from the President's Cancer Panel Report to help keep your family safe from some of the damaging effects of our environment. For information on integrative cancer treatment, visit: ...
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10 Freaky Facts From the President's Cancer Report
Views: 9,289 Sep 4 2012Following are some alarming facts that may have you rethinking the environment's roll in your personal health. If you are currently looking for a cancer treatment option that takes an integrative approach, visit: ...