Celeste L Ward

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  Protein Power, the New York Times best-seller, written by Michael and Mary Dan Eades, popularized the concept of low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets for losing weight and becoming healthier. Millions of copies of the book were sold and more and more people were introduced to the new weight loss...

• Brown Fat is Great Fat

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• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Obesity?

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  When the body attacks its own cells and organs including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood, and brain, the condition is called lupus. It is an autoimmune disease brought about because the body can’t distinguish between healthy cells and foreign germs or viruses. It is a chronic...

• What Are the Symptoms and Treatment Options for a Nickel Allergy?

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• How is Metabolic Syndrome Treated?

  Metabolic syndrome refers to the presence of several conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, abdominal fat, and elevated cholesterol levels, which increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. The risk of serious diseases increases considerably with any of the...