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Lyme Disease Treatment

How Is Lyme Disease Treated? In its early stages, Lyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Sooner such therapy is begun following infection, the quicker and more complete the recovery will be. Antibiotics, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin taken orally for two to four weeks, can speed the healing of the rash and can [...]

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Lyme Disease: Lyme disease symptoms and diagnosis

History of  Lyme disease: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. Lyme disease was first recognized in 1975, after researchers investigated why unusually large numbers of children were being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in Lyme, Conn., and two neighboring towns. The investigators discovered that most of the affected children lived near [...]

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Chemical peeling for fresh facial skin

Chemical Peels: Chemical peels are scientifically proven to improve skin colour and texture. Different types of peels are available for different skin problems.   What are the indications of chemical peeling? Removing tan and sun damage, Lightening the skin complexion.  Lightening pigmentation and spots due to acne  Removing outer dead layer of skin and revealing [...]

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Gluten Free Diet (Celiac disease)

Gluten free diet: Several grains and starch sources are considered suitable for a gluten-free diet. The most frequently used are corn, potatoes, rice, and tapioca (derived from cassava). Other grains and starch sources generally considered suitable for gluten-free diets include amaranth, arrowroot, millet, montina, lupin, quinoa, sorghum (jowar), taro, teff, chia seed, and yam. Various [...]

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Celiac Disease Tests

Tests for Celiac Disease: Albumin (may be low) Alkaline phosphatase (high level may be a sign of bone loss) Clotting factor abnormalities Cholesterol (may be low) Complete blood count (CBC – test for anemia) Liver enzymes (transaminases) Prothrombin time A chemistry screen, to check for mineral and electrolyte imbalances. Thyroid hormone tests, to check for [...]

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