I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read. Potentially tricky subjects are
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One of the most perplexing yet entertaining television shows has come to an end. Season Six was relatively brief, just 16 episodes, but it packed a wallop, and the two and a half hour conclusion which aired on May 23 was polarizing. But now that the survivors of Oceanic Airlines flight 815 have co
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97% of people who suffer from this disease, may not even know they have it. It's called celiacs disease and September 13th marks National Celiac Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and can prevent the absorption of nutrients into the body. T
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There is power in numbers. We have tens of thousands of readers of butyoudontlooksick.com... we could move mountains one pebble or rock at a time. Every donation counts! For the 7 year Anniversary of ButYouDontLookSick.com we are asking our readers, FB friends, "spoonies", sponsors, etc to donate
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National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September. It highlights the social benefits of substance abuse treatment, praises the efforts of treatment providers, and promotes the idea that recovery from any form of substance abuse
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Don't just use facebook for posting pictures and playing Farmville! With 19,000 people on our fan page you are bound to find someone to become a facebook friend who you might share similiar experiences with. We believe that our medical circumstances have put us in a unique and understanding p
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As we celebrate Labor Day, it is very easy to forget about what the day really means and how it was started (especially when you might have a beer or hot dog in your hand). Some people think it is the celebration of the end of summer, before the kids go back to school. But for those of us who do
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National Suicide Prevention Week is the Sunday through Saturday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about one million people die by suicide every year; this represents a "global" mortality rate of 16 per 100,000, or one death e
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As the month of September brings prostate cancer into focus, it’s time to increase public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention, treatment options, and resources that offer updated prostate cancer information throughout the year. Prostate
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When we're on the go, many of us grab a protein bar as a snack. While a protein bar can provide quick energy, it also can provide quite a bit of sugar and an equally quick post-energy letdown, not to mention some dubious chemicals which make them questionable for certain medically necessary diets. I
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