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Magnesium

Magnesium is a chemical element and the ninth most abundant element in the universe as measured by mass. It is also a macro mineral, which means that our food must provide us with hundreds of milligrams of magnesium every day in order for our bodies to work optimally. Magnesium is found mostly in the bones,

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Adhd diagnosis and its treatment

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral condition that affects between 3 and 5% of American children throughout the U.S.  The diagnosis of this condition is fairly subjective and is impacted significantly by the area of the country and the social norms in the area.  For instance, there are pockets of the country

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The Difference Between Stomach Flu and the Other Flu

While \”stomach flu\” is a popular term, it is not a correct medical diagnosis. These are actually two different diagnosis caused by two different types of irritants. The correct term for the stomach flu is gastroenteritis. \’Gastro\’ meaning stomach, \’enter\’ relating to the intestines and \’itis\’ meaning inflammation. People who are suffering from gastroenteritis, or

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Resources for children with Asperger’s

Children who have Asperger\’s syndrome often present a challenge to educators in the school system and to their parents, if they are homeschooled. Because these children have normal intelligence and language development they often appear capable. Children with asperger\’s syndrome are usually good with memorization and factual information but fall short in comprehension. Families who

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Juvenile Arthritis

Formally called Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, juvenile arthritis is only described in children under the age of 16.  Only in the last 10 years has the word \”rheumatoid\” dropped from the name.  This was done as it was essentially a misnomer. Juvenile arthritis is not a disease process similar to rheumatoid arthritis, but different.  Juvenile arthritis

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