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Many people regularly visit massage therapist mainly because they like the heavenly feeling. In fact massage has much more to offer than just pleasure.
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing them. The goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being.
The direct effect of the massage is to improve circulation and increase the blood flow. This is bringing fresh oxygen to the tissues of the human body and thus improving their health and condition. Massage also helps specific conditions by reducing back pain, increase joint flexibility, exercise and stretch weak, tight muscles, and relieve migraine pain. Future mothers can also benefit from massage therapy as it assist with shorter, easier labor and shorten maternity hospital stays.
Massage therapy is also a great way to fight almost all kinds of psychological discomfort. It helps decrease anxiety, improves sleep, provides more energy and has positive effect on concentration. Since these are mainly stress-related issues it is clear that proper massage therapy can greatly help in fighting stress.
The list with massage therapy benefits can go on and it is obvious it is impossible to mention all here. Nowadays more and more studies prove the enormous benefits of touch which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles.
Moreover it is proven that regular massage therapy is even more beneficial to the human body. The effect of regular massage may not be visible right away but the results will show in time. Indeed regular massage treatment needs time and money but this is an investment in health that should not be underestimated.
Massage treatment is offered in all modern SPA centers. if it is combined with aromatherapy the results will be even better. The use of specific essential oils, Dead Sea minerals and other substances can also help to heal specific conditions or to improve the general well being. Do not be worried by the fact that the massage therapy received in a beauty center feels more like pampering than a medical treatment. As long as it is practiced by a professional the effect is the same.
Another option is to schedule massage therapy with a massage therapist. You can as your doctor to recommend you one or ask your friends. The massage therapist will make you a massage treatment plan to suit your needs, your lifestyle and budget.
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Insomnia is a condition characterized by difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty staying asleep, or both. Problems with sleep are often associated with many conditions, including medical and psychiatric illnesses. Sometimes insomnia can be caused of drug or alcohol abuse.
Depending of the type and the causes of insomnia there are different treatments. The best way to do is to look for medical treatment that is monitored by your doctor. In addition you can try some of the following practices that sometimes have positive effect in curing sleeping disorders.
Exercise.
Exercise has a direct, beneficial effect on several factors that affect insomnia. Physical activity reduces stress and anxiety that sometimes cause insomnia. Regular sport activities usually improve sleep patterns for many people.
Routines.
Many people suffering from insomnia prove they have overcome it by a strict bedtime routine. It can include various activities such as hygiene practices, making of the bed, having a cup of warm milk, etc. the point is to start associating these with sleeping and improve sleep.
Relaxation techniques.
Some relaxation techniques can also be employed to help overcome insomnia. First of all stop any activities at least four hours before bedtime. You can try some relaxation exercises or yoga to help falling asleep and better night sleep. Aromatherapy also helps so check which aroma therapeutic substances re good for this purpose. Another relaxation technique is to receive some massage treatment.
Sleep restriction.
This is another common method for overcoming insomnia. The idea is all time spend in bed to be in sleeping. It is achieved by calculating only the sleeping time. Than the person suffering from insomnia should go to bed at a time that will make the waking hour when the sleeping time is calculated.
People who prefer to be awake until late in the night simply go to bed later so that they can get up at a decent time and people who prefer to be awake in the mornings go to bed earlier.
The whole idea of this method is that the only time allowed in bed is for sleeping. The allowed time should be monitored and adjusted according the result shown. Not only that by this treatment the bed is only associated with sleep but also it is likely that the day time fatigue to increase which can also help overcome insomnia.
Alternative methods.
Insomnia can be overcome by some alternative methods as well. Traditional Chinese Medicine and hypnosis are some of the common practices. If you are eager to try something of these find a certified practitioner and always check with your doctor if the recommended treatment is suitable for you.
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Stroke is a medical condition characterised by interruption of blood supply to the brain. This may happen of a blood vessel is blocked and stops blood from entering the brain or when there is a bleeding.
There are three types of stroke: ischemic stroke, intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Ischemic Stroke
The ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. Almost 80% of all stroke cases are of ischemic stroke. The ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked. Regular supply of fresh blood is vital to brains health. If a blood vessel is blocked, the brain cells cannot receive blood rich of oxygen and nutrients and they stop working. If the blood supply is stopped for more than a few minutes the brain cells start dying. The ischemic stroke may be caused by many reasons but the most common one is narrowing the arteries of the neck and the head. If the blood vessels become too narrow blood cells start to collect and form blood clogs. These clogs may block the blood vessel or dislodge and get closer to the brain and again clog the blood vessel. An ischemic stroke may be also caused by drug abuse, injury, or disorders of blood clotting.
Intracerebral Haemorrhage
The intracerebral haemorrhage stroke occurs when a blood vessel inside the brain bursts. In this case blood just leaks out causing high pressure to the cells that surround the leak. If the blood leaks out rapidly there might be a severe brain damage and even death. The intracerebral haemorrhage usually occurs in selected parts of the brain and that is why the damages may be to selected functions of the body. The intracerebral haemorrhage stroke is caused by high blood pressure and it may occur in people of all ages including children. Overall around 12% of all strokes are of this type.
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
The subarachnoid haemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel just outside the brain bursts causing blood to leak out. The area of the skull surrounding the brain fills with blood and that is why people experiencing subarachnoid haemorrhage may feel sudden severe headache, neck pain, and nausea or vomiting. This kind of stoke is typical for people of all ages, especially for young adults and teenagers. It is more common for women than for men and is caused by a disease of the arteries. It may develop from birth or in childhood and grow very slowly.
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If you hear of an illness that ends in mycosis, it was probably caused by a mold. Those who are particularly at risk to contract this class of diseases are those with compromised immune systems and this often occurs in people who have a cancer of the blood, chemotherapy patients, those with HIV or AIDs, anyone with serious blood disorders.
Even though these diseases are far more likely to affect those with compromised immune systems, they can develop after a person has surgery or any other invasive procedure. It can also be transmitted by contaminated surgical instruments.
Generally the first symptoms of these mycotic diseases are those that are similar to the flu, such as chills, coughing, pain in the muscles and the joints, and fever. Medications that are antifungal can cause some of these symptoms, as well, even though the fungal infection that it is intended to treat cause these exact same symptoms.
These drugs can also cause kidney damage and end up affecting the eyes, skin, or liver and a doctor will probably ask for labwork often in order to catch some of these serious side effects before they become out of control.
Some of the diseases that can be caught from a mold are histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, blastomycosis, and aspergillosis. These are serious fungal diseases and should be treated as such.
Aspergillosis is caused by molds in the Aspergillus genus and tends to be found in many places including buildings, plants, food, water, and soil.
Blastomycosis is caused by Blastomyces and is found soils that are rich in nutrients and very moist. It has been known to affect both animals and humans.
Candidiasis is caused from the mold Candida and can cause mouth infections or genital yeast infections, but it is even more serious when it ends up invading the bloodstream. Candida is found in the intestines naturally, however.
Coccidioidomycosis is caused by the mold coccidioides and this is found most often in the dry soil in the southwestern United States, and central and South America. It starts as a flu-like disease, but can infect the lungs and infect the other organs in the body, including the brain.
Cryptococcosis is caused by Cryptococcus and associated the most with Eucalyptus trees and bird droppings. It typically begins in the lungs, but has no symptoms until it spreads to the rest of the body.
Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma and tends to infect the lungs. Like other fungal infections, it includes flu-like symptoms and can spread to the rest of the body.
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The therapeutic benefits of aloe vera were revealed more than 4000 years ago, both on an Egyptian papyrus dating back to 1550 BC and a Sumerian tablet dating back to 2100 BC. Some records even reveal that it was used by Cleopatra in order to protect her skin from the sun’s rays.
The properties of the aloe vera have also been found in ancient Chinese and Indian records. Likewise, legend has it that Alexander the Great conquered the Socotra Island, now a part of Yemen, in the Indian Ocean, primarily to ensure the uninterrupted supply of this healthy plant, in order to heal the wounds of soldiers injured in battles. According to ancient records, it was also used in some European countries as well.
Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the desert lily family. Nowadays, it is available in a myriad of forms including sprays, gels, lotions, ointments, and sometimes even in the form of capsules.
This medicinal-value plant has been discovered to be an effective remedy for a variety of diseases such as ulcers, heat burns, fever, digestive disorders, and several skin injuries such as burns and lacerations.
Whether it is used internally or externally, the aloe vera plant is highly beneficial for your health, as it contains a range of essential ingredients such as amino acids, enzymes, proteins, minerals, mano-saccharides as well as poly-saccharides, salicylic acid, sterols, and vitamins including vitamin B-12. Perhaps for these reasons, aloe vera is sometimes referred to as a “natural healer” or a” miracle herb”.
The aloe leaf usually takes after a cactus and primarily consists of four layers: the outer layer known as the rind; the bitter fluid layer, namely, the sap; the inner portion known as the gel; and the mucilage. Studies reveal that the plant consists of more than 400 species.
EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
1. Since it has soothing properties, it is highly beneficial for healing burns and wounds.
2. The application of aloe gel is considered very effective in reducing itching and pain due to psoriasis.
3. It is also considered valuable in alleviating chronic joint and muscle pains due to such problems as tendonitis and arthritis.
4. As it can stimulate collagen as well as elastin synthesis, it is effective in preventing early signs of aging.
5. Restoration of immune system, i.e., application of this therapeutic plant on the skin reduces the chances for developing skin disorders from exposure of the sun’s rays.
6. Above all, it is a great moisturizer, i.e. it possesses the properties to hydrate and soften the skin.
INTERNAL BENEFITS:
1. The intake of aloe juice is considered to be one of the more effective remedies for gastrointestinal, ulcerous, and intestinal-related problems such as diarrhea and constipation.
2. Aloe vera juice is also considered effective in killing bacteria and fungus within the body.
3. It contains several useful ingredients such as zinc and super oxide dismutases, and hence serves as a good antioxidant.
3. Further, the presence of salicylic acid in the plant allows it to serve as one of the best medicines to combat inflammation and high fever.
4. With detoxification properties, this healthy plant is advantageous in preventing liver and kidney-related ailments.
5. Due to its medicinal properties, the intake of aloe vera is even regarded as effective in preventing such devastating ailments as arthritis, cancer, and diabetes.
6. This plant is also beneficial in improving the blood’s circulation throughout the body.
As you can see there are many benefits to this healthy plant, so it is wise to always have some on hand, and if you happen to have a green thumb they also make wonderful plants, and think of the money you will save. Whenever you need relief from a burn, just cut a little piece off and rub it directly onto the burned area, and feel the relief immediately.
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Cold sores are unsightly, contagious and very painful sores, normally occurring on the edge of the lip or nose.
Cold sores are created by the replication process of the herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. Current studies show that about 77% of cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 and about 23% by the type 2 version of this simplex virus.
For the most part, cold sores caused by either type of the herpes virus are identical. They both look the same, hurt the same, are just as contagious, and last about the same amount of weeks.
Cold sores will occur and reoccur in about the same location as the initial infection. For example, if your cold sore appears on your upper left lip, then this is the site of the original infection. The virus that causes cold sores lives in the nerve cells.
It will seek out the nearest nerve fibers at the site where the virus enters the body. That herpes virus will make a home in that particular nerve fiber for the rest of your life.
Now don’t be fooled. You can be infected several times in different locations. If another cold sore appears on your lower right lip, this is a different infection and you now have located another “family” of the cold sore virus living in another nerve fiber.
When you have a cold sore, keep in mind that you are not only very contagious to others, but to other locations on your own body too. Cold sores can appear anywhere on the body where the virus found a crack in the protective skin layer.
The herpes simplex virus normally is in hibernation farther down the nerve fibers from the surface. If you get a cold sore on your upper left lip, chances are this virus is hiding in the nerve ganglia near your left ear.
Your body defenses create cold sore anti-bodies each time you have a cold sore outbreak. These anti-bodies surround and help keep the herpes virus asleep. Should there be some stress in another part of your body, these defenses may weaken and the cold sore virus will snatch the opportunity to move to the surface and create new viruses.
The herpes simplex virus cannot reproduce itself. The virus will enter a nerve cell and force the cell to clone copies of itself. When the cell becomes full of new virus, the original virus will destroy the cell to release all the new clones. This destruction of millions of cells in a close area create those hideous open cold sores.
The open cold sore would be painful enough, but it is even more so because the herpes virus creates the cold sore right on the end of that nerve fiber. The pain is quite similar to a dentist hitting a nerve.
The most common way of infecting others with cold sores is kissing. Doting relatives and friends usually infect children before they are seven. Remember, you are contagious from the first tingle until about two days after complete healing.
Cold sore sufferers will many times create a new area of infection on their body with contaminated fingers or towels. The fluid that weeps from cold sores is teaming with fresh virus looking for a new home.
If you have a cut on your finger and you get even one virus in that cut, you will likely get cold sores on your finger.
The body will naturally cure your cold sores without any special cold sore treatment but it often takes three to four weeks. A long time to be socially sidelined and feeling poorly.
There are many over-the-counter and prescription treatments for cold sores. The best and quickest relief comes from topical treatments – a salve or ointment that you put directly on the cold sore.
There are some prescription pills that are available but these are generally slow acting, giving no immediate relief for the cold sore sufferer. For the most part, oral remedies from the drug companies have been dismal failures.
Many people have reported great success with oral doses of the amino acid Lysine. Recommended dosage is 1000 mg. twice a day during the cold sores outbreak and 500 mg. per day between cold sores.
Ice is still the most universal and readily available cold sore treatment. Put ice cubes in a zipper type plastic bag and you’ll avoid a lot of mess. Ice reduces swelling, deadens the pain, and helps discourage the cold sores virus. And applying ice at the first sign of a cold sore often prevents the cold sore from actually occurring or shortens the life-span of your cold sores.
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Many of us may have been neglecting our crowning glories by constantly damaging it with hair color, hair bleach, blow dry or iron, sun exposure and god knows other hair products and procedures causing it to suffer so much torture. It is for these reasons that there are many among us who have damaged strands making our hair look dull and lifeless. Read on and you’ll find some solutions to many of your hair dilemmas.
Split ends have time and again been constantly plaguing many among us. This usually happens when the tips of our hair strands dry up and then begin to split cause usually by excessive blow drying, ironing, perming and other chemical procedures performed on the hair. You can only get rid of it by cutting the ends but you can prevent it by doing a once a week deep conditioning with a deep conditioner as well as regularly having a trim.
The problem of falling and thinning hair has not been uncommon. Hair losses are sometimes caused by hormonal imbalances, medications, improper perming or coloring, tight braids or ponytails and even fungal infections. Always eat a healthy diet and select a shampoo that is suited for your type of hair to prevent hair falling.
Damaged hair is dry and is caused as well by the culprits that causes split ends. Keep the moisture locked in by using a protective conditioner during a bath. A leave on conditioner or some conditioning agent helps as well to be applied to help protect hair when it will be blow dried.
If your problem is frizzy hair then your hair lacks moisture. This problem is best addressed with a moisturizing shampoo. You can also find numerous anti-frizz products being offered in the market to help tame your tresses.
There are several important things that we have to take note of. Hair should be dry at least 80% of it before doing any styling, tying, or even before sleeping. A wide-toothed comb is ideal to use when combing it while it is still wet or damp. If you have colored hair and would want to color it again, you have to wait for at least two months minimum to avoid or prevent damage. Give your hair a weekly treatment whether at the salon or by yourself in the comfort of your own home. A good diet that is rich in vitamin E as well as protein can help keep your hair healthy and very shiny.
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Dutasteride, which is commonly marketed under the brand name Avodart, belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, which block the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzymes that convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The drug was approved by the FDA for the treatment of prostate enlargement in men in 2002.
Avodart has not been approved for the treatment of hair loss, although physicians can use an approved medication in ways other than that it was specifically approved for. That said, the use of dutasteride certainly requires doctor supervision. Avodart is used mostly for men who have an enlarged prostate.
If your prostate is smaller, it will put less pressure on your urethra. AVODART has been shown to improve symptoms after 3 to 6 months, with continued improvement extending to 2 years, and this improvement can be maintained up to 4 years. By shrinking the prostate, it stops the symptoms associated with prostate enlargement from getting worse.
Like finasteride (the active ingredient in Propecia), dutasteride blocks the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase that converts testosterone to DHT (DHT causes hair loss). Unlike finasteride, which only inhibits the Type I form of the enzyme, dutasteride inhibits both the Type I and Type II forms. This combined effect lowers circulating DHT more with dutasteride than with finasteride, but also increases the incidence of side effects.
The Type II form of the enzyme (blocked by finasteride) is found predominantly in the hair follicle. The Type I form of the enzyme has been found in the scalp and sebaceous glands, but its exact role in hair growth has not been determined. It is felt that the ability of dutasteride to lower serum levels of DHT is what makes it a more potent medication in hair loss.
When considering the safety of dutasteride, one should consider several facts. It acts on other parts of the body besides the hair follicle. Unlike finasteride, where families that had a deficiency of the Type II 5-alpha reductase enzyme were followed for years without any adverse effects, there is no natural biologic model to show the safety of dutasteride.
Avodart has been approved for prostate enlargement in an older male population. It is not approved for hair loss and, in fact, the clinical trials for hair loss were discontinued, so there is no safety data for its use in younger patients. There is a greater incidence of sexual side effects with dutasteride compared to finasteride.
I hope you have found this information helpful. In any case, you should consult your physician before using Avodart. It may or may not be appropriate, depending on your medical situation, to use the drug to treat hair loss. Be sure to disclose to your physician any other drugs you might be taking before requesting a prescription for Avodart.
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Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong. It is a natural defense that prevents you from causing further damage to an affected area. After surgery the pain prevents you from doing things that could damage the surgical area. People who suffer from arthritis will often experience joint pain and stiffness to the affected joint. There are two types of arthritis pain; acute pain which temporary in nature and chronic pain which is either recurring or permanent.
Acute arthritis pain can flare up and last for a few hours or a few days. This type of pain becomes less intense as an area heals. Chronic arthritis pain is often severe and never goes away permanently. Chronic pain can often be controlled but is never cured. It is this type of pain that will often limit a person’s activities. With time and age, people who suffer from arthritis pain will probably see an increase in the pain as well as a decrease in daily activities.
The degree of arthritis pain will vary from one individual to the other. Some will only experience inflammation of the joints while other will also have inflammation of the tendons, which is known as tendonitis. People who develop tendonitis will experience more pain than those who only have joint pain. Often the amount of daily activity will affect the amount of pain one experiences.
Preparing For A Visit To The Doctor
People who have been diagnosed with arthritis will need to stay under the care of their doctor to help them control their symptoms. The more information you can provide your doctor the better he will be able to help you. Before your visit you need to keep a diary of your activities. This diary should include when you felt pain and the degree of that pain. Most doctors will ask you to rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10. They will also ask you to describe you pain such as aching, stinging, burning, etc. Keep up with the times of day when your pain is worse. Also keep up with your diet and the foods you have eaten since some foods will trigger arthritis pain.
Your doctor will also want to know if anything helped ease the pain. Things such as ice packs, heat packs, or over the counter analgesics may help with pain reduction. By providing your doctor with a full picture of when and how the pain is occurring will help him understand what is going on and how best to treat it. Early treatment will provide you with the best chance of arthritis pain control as well as preventing joint damage.
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There is quite some amount of risk involved in not caring for your diet, which when not properly taken, can cause you many discomforts including having arthritis. With a proper arthritis diet, there is a better than even chance that you can keep yourself from becoming a victim of severe arthritis pain. Taking a diet that promotes arthritis is something that is an absolute no-no, though it is something that many people still continue taking. They should take care and avoid certain diets that are known to promote and even aggravate the arthritis condition.
Low Fiber Content Will Do You Good
If you persist with a diet that contains red meat, white flour as also dairy products and you also cannot refrain from eating junk food, don’t be surprised that your arthritis condition gets worse. An arthritis diet would generally have low fiber content and good examples of such an arthritis diet food include commercially produced red meat, sugar as also milk. Taking such an arthritis diet will ensure that such low fiber content does not flow through your digestive tract and thus will not aggravate the arthritis condition.
However, if you insist on eating saturated fats, you can expect more arthritis pain and worsening of your condition. Such saturated fats should not form part of an arthritis diet and are typically found in animal foods and are a known cause behind increased joint inflammation, and is known to cause stiffness and swelling of the joints. In addition, your diet should not have much acidic content as high levels of acidity are known to be a major reason why a person has arthritis.
Any arthritis diet should preferably contain fruits of alkaline nature as also vegetables, raw seeds, peas, nuts, grain and finally, fish. Taking these foods and incorporating them in your arthritis diet should help reduce the acidic condition and ease the pain and anguish that arthritis would otherwise cause.
That is not to say that there are not many detractors of the benefits of arthritis diet and many doctors doubt the positive effects of such a course of action on alleviating the problematic condition. Still, there is no denying the fact that diet can contribute positively to a person’s health and so, one would not be doing any harm in converting to an arthritis diet in a bid to improve one’s arthritic condition because weight as well as nutrition is important factors in arthritis.
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Arthritis is a common cause of pain in the joints, especially among the elderly. Persistent, aggrivating, and excruciating, arthritis is capable of reducing the quality of your life by hindering your everyday movements.
Arthritis prevention is reliant on an early diagnosis. Once you are diagnosed with arthritis, you should take steps towards arthritis prevention immediately to ensure that no further joint damage occurs. What basic habits can you change to prevent arthritis? It’s not as difficult as you might think.
Changing Your Life Style
Arthritis prevention requires changing certain aspects of your lifestyle. By simply adjusting your diet and amount of exercise, you can make a major leap toward preventing arthritis.
You diet is one aspect of your life that you should consider changing if you are trying to prevent arthritis. In studies completed by the University of Manchester, it was determined that those people who had a low intake of fruits and vegetables, predominantly those fruits and vegetables containing Vitamin C, had an increased risk of developing arthritis.
Even swapping out your usual can of Coke for a healthy dose of green tea can help with arthritis prevention. Studies have shown that the catechins found in green tea, which are also full of antioxidants, both slow down the breakdown of cartilage and reduce inflammation of the joints.
Another important lifestyle change you can make is increasing the amount of regular exercise you complete. Not only does regular exercise work to prevent arthritis by building and maintaining strong and healthy joints, but it can also help to decrease the pain and fatigue which are often associated with the disease.
Both increased exercise and a better diet will help with weight maintenance, which is another method of arthritis prevention. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the stress on your joints and can help to prevent arthritis from developing in your hips, hands, and knees.
Last Resort
Some people choose medical options in order to prevent arthritis. One such option is estrogen replacement therapy, which is proven to increase bone density and reduce bone loss. Some medicines commonly used to replace estrogen include Alendronate and Raloxifene.
Living Life To The Fullest
The prevention of arthritis might not be of concern you now. However, you never know if, ten years from now, you might be faced with the severe challenges and disappointments that accompany the disease. Don’t wait for that time to come; take the first steps towards arthritis prevention now!
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