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Archive for September, 2008

Too much salt is unhealthy - the function of salt -

Most people know salt only as an additive to food and that eating too much salt is not healthy. But salt also performs beneficial functions in the body. Here you will read what role salt plays in the body and what the consequences are of eating too much salt.
The functions of salt
Salt is important for […]

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Painkillers cause headache -

When you have a headache, you take a painkiller, but it is possible that you make the problem worse by doing that. Excessive use of painkillers has been shown to be the primary cause of headaches.
Natalie Wiendels concludes this in her promotion studies at the University of Leiden. Most people with chronic headaches use too […]

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Lifting weights helps against neck and shoulder pains -

Strength training helps to alleviate chronic neck and shoulder pains. These days many people suffer from neck and shoulder pains because of the increased use of computers.
Complaints of the neck and the shoulders stem mostly from one muscle, the trapezius muscle. The trapezius muscle start at the top of the neck till the shoulders and […]

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Yogurt keeps gums healthy -

Eating yogurt regularly helps to keep your gums clean. Other beverages that contain lactic acid also help to keep your mouth healthy. However, diary products like milk and cheese do not.
Until now there was not much that could be done against gingivitis. Only brushing your teeth well, flossing and mouth washes could bring relief. Now […]

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