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Mostly it happens with women; we ignore small pains in different body parts. But we shouldn't, a small simple pain can be a big problem if not treated in time. So just don't overlook your health. You are precious to yourself, to your family so take good care. Lets talk serious and see what these pains can mean, but buy all means get them checked out by your doctor if you have any worries what so ever.

Let's see what these pain areas are:

Headache: Normally a headache is handled very casually by us but that's a mistake. In case you have a cold it could be a sinus headache and can be cured easily however it can be anything serious. So with any pain, unless you're sure of what caused it, get it checked out.

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There have been a rapidly increasing number of scientific discoveries in recent years related to foods of vegetable origin. Some foods can prevent and cure diseases. The capacity of certain foods to restore health and to avoid certain disorders and diseases is known as the healing powers of food. Let's know some of the foods that have great healing power.

Celery: It increases urine production, aids kidney function and reduces edema. Celery is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, folate, molybdenum, manganese and vitamin B6. It helps lower cholesterol, and coumarins, that may be useful in cancer prevention.

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We all know about Swine Flu it has grabbed the entire worlds attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) officials have already declared the new virus strain a worldwide epidemic due to its rapid spread through everyday human-to-human contact.

The World Health Organization declared the sixth stage of the transition mainly due to a rise in the "number of" cases in Australia, and not the result of the increase in "severe" or "seriousness" of the virus.

WHO suggested there is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness. Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travelers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care. These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.     

In the United States, most people who have become ill with the newly declared pandemic virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment, however, CDC anticipates that there will be more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths associated with this pandemic in the coming days and weeks. Vaccines are a very important part of a response to pandemic influenza and the U.S. Government is aggressively taking early steps in the process to manufacture a novel H1N1 vaccine.

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Ticks are tiny parasites, one of the types of spiders. Some are about the size of a sesame seed. They feed on blood and live in tall grass and wooded areas. Ticks can attach to any part of the body.

The two famous types of ticks are:  

Diseases transmitted by Ticks:

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF): This is a bacterial infection. Most cases of spotted fever occur in the southern United States. RMSF occurs most commonly in areas where ticks and wild animals are abundant. Usually appear 3-12 days after tick contact. A spotted rash usually develops on the wrists and ankles on the second or third day of fever.

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AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, "Acquired" means you can get infected with it, "Immune Deficiency" means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases and "Syndrome" means a group of health problems that make up a disease. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. People who have the HIV antibodies are called "HIV-Positive." Being HIV-positive, or having HIV disease, is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are HIV-positive but don't get sick for many years. As HIV disease continues, it slowly wears down the immune system. Viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria that usually don't cause any problems can make you very sick if your immune system is damaged. These are called "opportunistic infections."

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The common cold is one of the most frequent infections. Most people can expect to have two to four colds each year. It is usually a mild illness lasting between two and seven days. Viruses cause the common cold and can you believe that over 200 different viruses can cause colds! The most common cold viruses are the rhinoviruses and corona viruses. The common cold is a viral infection of the lining (mucous membrane) of the upper respiratory tract including the nose, pharynx, throat and the tubes leading to the lungs.

The symptoms of a cold:

• Fever up to 39 degrees
• Runny or stuffy nose (often with green or yellow-colored discharge)
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Sneezing
• Fatigue and muscle aches, pains 
• Headache
• Watery eyes

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Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by infection. The stomach and intestines are known collectively as the gastrointestinal tract - or gut. You can get infected from eating or drinking food that is contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites, or from other infected people. Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis but bacteria, parasites, and food-borne illness (such as shellfish) can be the offending agent. Anyone can get viral gastroenteritis. Most people recover from gastroenteritis without any complications.

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