Infant reflux is a condition in which the contents of a baby's stomach are spit up. While some infants painlessly spit up the milk they have consumed, most babies experience pain as stomach acid burns their esophagus. An infant with reflux may cry often, have problems sleeping, and if the reflux is severe the baby may experience problems gaining weight. Reflux is tough on an infant, and it can be equally rough on parents to care for a baby with reflux.
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It only takes a second to put enough stress on your shoulder to injure the muscles and tendons surrounding that joint. This is a common sports injury, but it also happens when lifting heavy items or reaching up over your head for something on a high shelf. If your orthopedic doctor recommends arthroscopic surgery to repair the damage, you'll have a shorter recovery period than if traditional surgery is done on your shoulder.
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Many people suffer from dry, itchy and irritable skin. It may seem that each day your skin is cracking, painful, and even flaky. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to keep your skin healthier and avoid the dryness. Here are a couple suggestions.
1. Drink More Water
What many people don't understand is that your skin doesn't get moisture from the outside; instead it comes from within the body.
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Organic food is slowly making headway in conventional supermarkets, but many shoppers still don't see what all the fuss is about. "Why should I pay more for something just because it's labeled as organic?" they might ask. There are so many great answers to this question--check out just four reasons below why you should start shopping organic, whether for yourself or for your family.
Clean Water
Non-organic farmers use pesticides to ward off insects that might ruin their crops, and while the effects of pesticide use on food is constantly debated, one thing is certain: pesticide runoff into valuable water sources isn't good.
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HRT can do a lot for treating many of the symptoms that come with menopause. There are various options for administering HRT, from pills to creams to various other methods. Unfortunately, not all women are candidates for hormone replacement therapy.
What Can Complicate Your Candidacy
There are various factors that your healthcare provider must look at before he or she can recommend HRT. If you have any of the following conditions, then you are not a good candidate for HRT.
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