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With COVID-19 hitting the U.S. at peak flu season, it’s no wonder some confusion has ensued. 

How to Tell the Difference Between the Flu and the Coronavirus

Flu vs. Coronavirus

Flu or Coronavirus? Here's How to Tell the Difference

Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis takes some detective work, especially because so many health problems cause similar symptoms. Our guide helps you spot the clues so you can get the treatment you need. 


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9 Conditions That Mimic RA

Is discharge normal? What about soreness? Here’s what to look out for—and when to give your doctor a call. 

Nipple Issues: When to Worry, When to Wait

Common Nipple Issues

What's just as important as knowing what's not normal when it comes to breast health? Knowing what it is! 

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7 Signs of Healthy Breasts

There could be a number of things going on in your body and brain that make sex feel like a low priority item.

Too Tired for Sex?

Low Sex Drive

Genital herpes is quite common, but a great deal of stigma still exists surrounding the virus. Know the facts from the falsehoods.

10 Myths About Genital Herpes

Something sank its teeth into you? We'll help you figure out what type of insect, chigger, or spider might be to blame. 

What Is That?! How to ID 8 Common Bug Bites

Adopt these 10 heart-smart tips now to lower your risk for having a heart attack in the future.

10 Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack

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A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to all of your favorite fruits. These super foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Fruits are usually low in fat and rich in the sort of fiber that can protect against acid reflux.

Low-Acid Fruits for Acid Reflux

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Sciatica is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and it’s branches. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a sympto...

Yoga For Sciatica

Digestive Health

If you’re like most people you probably feel uncomfortably stuffed and completely comatose after eating a big Thanksgiving Day meal. One of the reasons we have that overwhelmingly sleepy “comatose” feeling after Thanksgiving is because Turkey contain...

Recover From Your Thanksgiving "Food Coma" with Yoga

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Thyroid Health

The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It is located in the neck, just below the Adam’s Apple. The thyroid gland directs hormonal function and regulates metabolism. It produces and secretes hormones that influence almost ever...

LOSE WEIGHT:  BY GOING UPSIDE DOWN

While, doing my research for this blog I have come across many heated debates on this topic. Since more and more people are practicing and enjoying yoga as their sole source of exercise, they wonder if yoga is enough to keep them fit. They wonder if ...

Does Yoga Provide Enough of a Cardio Workout?

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Certain yoga poses can help ease the pain and discomfort that comes with your period.

Use Yoga Poses to Relieve Menstrual Pain (and Everyday Stress)

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