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Food Cravings

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See Also: When Your Body Craves Certain Foods, It Actually Is Looking For Nutrients

There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

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There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Shining at the end of every day. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, And tomorrow's just a dream away. Man has a dream and that's the start, He follows his dream with mind and heart. And when it becomes a reality, It's a dream come true for you and me. So there's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Shining at the end of every day. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, Just a dream away. - Richard and Robert Sherman, 1964

Skin Care: Professional Full-Body Skin Examination

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The earlier you find a skin cancer, the easier it is to treat successfully. Both skin self-examinations and professional whole-body skin exams are useful in early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma , the deadliest form of skin cancer.  Note that melanoma can surface in some of the most unusual places: [7,13] Under your toenails Behind your ears On the crown of your head In your eyes In your belly button, armpits and groin In this article, I will cover the following topics: Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma My personal experience with a whole-body skin exam Cryotherapy vs biopsy Try Duoderm to speed up healing Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma The most common skin cancer, with over a million cases diagnosed annually, is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). [1] Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize (spread) and are unlikely to be fatal. Melanoma is less common than either basal or squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common skin cancer),...

Oral health: A window to your overall health

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Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health. Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? What's the connection between oral health and overall health? Your oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions, including: [1] Endocarditis Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium). Endocarditis typically occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in your heart. Cardiovascular disease Some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause. Pregnancy and birth Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and low birth weigh...

What a Wonderful World

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Golden Gate Park Louis Armstrong I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself What a wonderful world I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day and the dark sacred night And I think to myself What a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow So pretty in the sky Are also on the faces Of people goin' by I see friends shakin' hands Sayin', "How do you do?" They're really sayin' "I love you" I hear babies cry, I watch them grow They'll learn much more than I'll ever know And I think to myself What a wonderful world Don't you think Satchmo was right? What a wonderful world You were right, Pops Video 1.   Louis Armstrong (YouTube link ) Video 2.  Meryl Streep, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John (YouTube link ) Video 3.  Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole (YouTube link )