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	<description>All you need to know about Health, Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness</description>
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		<title>Amniocentesis</title>
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Definition
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to diagnose fetal defects in the early second trimester of pregnancy.

A sample of the amniotic fluid, which surrounds a fetus in the womb, is collected through a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a needle and syringe. Tests performed on fetal cells found in the amniotic fluid can reveal the presence of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE (Imitrex)</title>
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Pharmacology. 
Sumatriptan is a serotonin (5-HT) analogue and a selective agonist at 5-HT1D receptors in cerebral vascular smooth muscle. Receptor activation results in migraine relief by vasoconstriction of intracranial blood vessels and attenuation of the release of vasoactive peptides responsible for inflammation of sensory nerves. 
Administration and Adult Dosage. 
PO for migraine 25–100 mg; a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HARD ABS MADE EASY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whatever your sins of last year, these five steps will sculpt a rock-solid six-pack

The crunch is the most popular abs exercise for one reason: anyone can do it. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best. Think about it, would you rather be using the abdominal workout of a chubby housewife or an Olympic gymnast?
Enter the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 weeks to 10 pounds of muscle</title>
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Build more bulk with our week-by-week guide to training harder and eating better.
Few things are more frustrating than diligently slogging it out in the gym, doing everything by the book and still not reaping the rewards. Plateaus like these can be disheartening – but cast those thoughts aside because we’ve come up with a 10-week [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prevention &#038; Alternative Remedies for Headaches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Prevention
Lifestyle modification is one measure that people can take to lower their risk of tension headaches. They should get enough sleep and eat nutritious meals at regular times. Skipping meals, using unbalanced fad diets to lose weight, and insufficient or poor-quality sleep can bring on tension headaches.
Some headaches may be prevented by avoiding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Headache</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Definition
A headache is a pain in the head and neck region that may be either a disorder in its own right or a symptom of an underlying medical condition or disease. The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.
Description
Headaches are divided into two large categories, primary and secondary, according to guidelines established by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gum Protection</title>
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Melatonin – a hormone released during sleep – protects your mouth from gingivitis, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. Analysis of 37 patients found those with the highest levels of melatonin suffered 54% less gum disease than those with low levels. “Melatonin works as an antioxidant to battle bacteria, while boosting new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on staying well</title>
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Sunlight
University  of California researchers found vitamin D from sunlight stimulates the production of proteins that help protect you from flu. They found 20 minutes of midday sun delivers 20,000 units of vitamin D. A pint of milk contains 100 units.

Circumcision
A Yale study claims, men who are circumcised are half as likely to contract [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Energy boost in just 12 minutes Part 2/2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Light yoga type exercise &#38; stretching routine to give you the energy boost you need.
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		<title>Energy Boost in just 12 minutes Part 1/2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This exercise routine will give you an energy boost for your stressful routine in just 12 minutes.
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