Articles for tag: Asvab, Joining the Military, Lasix

Rewards and Fears of Joining the Military

I always get asked, “What is it really like being in the military?” Things have changed in the military since I was on active duty in the United States Air Force. For one thing, we are at war; it is a different kind of war when innocent civilians and service members are targeted by terrorists ...

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Canadian Pharmacy? It’s a SCAM!

Today, I received an email from: [email protected], Of course the ‘registered reseller” was actually my own email address which had been “spoofed”. In case you don’t know what ‘spoofing” is, it is using your own email address as the sender so SPAM can get through your spam filters. The email was a GIF, supposedly from ...

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Health Benefits of Frankincense

Digestive, sedative, anti-septic and tonic are all qualities and health benefits of frankincense. Frankincense oil comes from Olibanum or frankincense trees resin which is extracted this oil is often known as Boswellia Carteri which is its scientific name. The oil is made up of several compounds which include Octyl, Alpha Pinene and Borny and is ...

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Echinacea-Medicinal Actions, Uses, and Cautions

Please note: Research on the medicinal uses of herbs, alone and in combination with synthetic drugs, is new and not yet definitive. If you already take prescription drugs, have a serious or chronic medical condition, or are just unsure if herbal remedies are appropriate for you, please consult with your physician before using them. General ...

Signs and Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is an extremely painful condition that has the potential to be life-threatening if left untreated. Fortunately, several of the signs and symptoms of pancreatitis are specific enough to quickly lead a physician to the correct diagnosis. The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can be confirmed by elevated levels of the enzymes amylase and lipase, ...

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Heart Failure Warning Signs

Congestive heart failure, also known as heart failure, is a condition in which the body cannot pump enough blood throughout the body. The heart becomes weak or stiff from high blood pressure or coronary heart disease and fails to pump blood adequately. Medications and lifestyle changes can help towards improving your survival rate against congestive ...