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6 cups diced, unpeeled red potatoes
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
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A.Scoliosis has several different forms. The most common is known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The term “idiopathic” means there is no known cause. Another form, congenital scoliosis, involves a deformity that the patient is born with. Read more »

Q.Is kyphosis similar to scoliosis? Could you please explain what kyphosis is and what I can do to improve it? My doctor said I may have to have back surgery. Is kyphosis serious? Read more »

Thrush is a fungal infection that is common in people with HIV — the human immunodeficiency virus. People with HIV are usually placed on oral antibiotics to help their compromised immune systems fight infection. Read more »

“I keep reading about new risk factors for heart disease,” your client says. “We already haveto keep track of blood pressure, cholesterol, HDL andLDL, andsomeday we’ll be tested for something that signals inflammation in the arteries, and also for a chemical called homocysteine that’s been linked to plaque buildup. Do you know how theseareaffected by exercise and lifestyle?” Read more »

Children should not suck or chew medications, especially aspirin, as they may erode teeth and irritate gums. Try grinding medications in favorite foods, like yogurt, applesauce or peanut butter. Read more »

Urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one’s urination, is a very common and distressing problem for many women. Up to 30 percent of older women are affected to some extent. Millions of dollars are spent each year on protective pads and garments. Even more expensive, to many women, is the resulting negative impact on their quality of life. Even an occasional episode of incontinence can interfere significantly with daily activities and adversely affect social interaction, which is crucial to enjoying life.
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Treatments for breast cancer that disrupt estrogen levels may increase patients’ risk of developing depression, preliminary research suggests.

Both chemotherapy and the commonly used drug treatment, tamoxifen, can disrupt the activity of the hormone estrogen in breast cancer patients. Read more »

Prompt diagnosis is the best defense again rheumatic fever. Remember, rheumatic fever is closely related to strep throat.
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* Requirements for certification. What prerequisites have been established for being accepted into the certification process (e.g., educational degrees, professional experience, etc.)? Does the certification procedure include a written exam, a practical exam or a combination of both (if the latter, what is the relative importance of each type of exam)? Does the certification process require internship experience (if so, what does the internship entail)? Read more »