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Kristy Haugen
Member since 19th November 2005
Occupation: College Student Kristy is a mother and experienced nurse. She has a Bachelor in Biology and Chemisty and rights to inform individuals interested in health information.
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18th April 2007
Most Americans are probably not quite sure what mesothelioma is. Many though, can probably associate the word mesothelioma with an attorney or possible litigation. As I flip through the channels on my television set, I too, notice that mesothelioma is fre...
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01st April 2006
Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen
Despite advances in treatments available, tuberculosis (TB) still remains a global pandemic. One third the human population is currently infected with tuberculosis. What is tuberculosis?
The disease tuberculosis is cau...
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28th March 2006
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The Mediterranean Diet is not a diet per se but a loose term referring to the dietary practices of the people in the Mediterranean region. Each country that borders the Mediterranean Sea offers a variant to the Mediterran...
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15th March 2006
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Choosing a diet that is right for you is a daunting task. Every where you look there is a new fad diet or someone is gushing about how much weight they lost on a particular diet. How can you choose the right diet for you?...
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12th March 2006
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The basal metabolic rate or BMR is the minimum caloric requirement needed for the body to sustain life in a resting state. The BMR is the minimal amount of calories required to sustain necessary bodily processes such as re...
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07th March 2006
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The term heart disease is a very broad term. Problems can arise within the heart muscle, arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, or the valves within the heart that pump blood in the correct direction. Understandin...
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18th February 2006
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition categorized as a form of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Common symptoms of fibromyalgia include fatigue, headaches, ...
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16th February 2006
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Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction. The induction phase of the Atkins diet restricts most carbohydrates...
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14th February 2006
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Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is a wear and tear disease of the joints typically seen in the older adult (usually over 60 years of age). Cartilage within the joints breaks down causing pain as the bones rub ...
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02nd February 2006
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The chemical compound known as a phenol is characterized by an aromatic benzene ring with a hydroxyl group (OH) attached. This makes sense that poly-phenols refer to a chemical substance with more than one phenol group. P...
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14th January 2006
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The thyroid is a gland located on the anterior (front) portion of the neck attached to the upper part of the trachea (windpipe). The thyroid is a bi-lobed gland. This gland is small in size, about 4 centimeters long and 1...
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01st January 2006
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Vitamins are merely organic compounds that the body uses for essential functions. There are two categories of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. The body requires nine water-soluble vitamins. Many of the water solub...
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01st January 2006
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Influenza is a respiratory tract infection involving the upper airways and lungs. Many refer to influenza as the "flu". Influenza is highly contagious transmitted by saliva and airborne droplets expelled by coughing and s...
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20th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal in health, it is important to understand the differences in dietary fats; healthy versus unhealthy.
Trigl...
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11th December 2005
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Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL's and LDL's. HDL refers to high density lipoprotein while LDL refers t...
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