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  • Sick with Fear About Morning Sickness? Tips for Minimising Symptoms When You Have Emetophobia

    Morning sickness is no walk in the park for most expectant mothers but for those with Emetophobia, the prospect can be cripplingly terrifying. Those who suffer from Emetophobia have an intense fear of vomiting, seeing others be sick or of feeling nauseous themselves. Understandably, this can cause a great deal of anxiety for pregnant emetophobes and can even discourage some women from having children because of it. It's helpful to remember that while morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy, it is in no way guaranteed and some women never experience it at all.
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  • What Do You Know About Acupuncture?

    Acupuncture is used to relieve chronic pain that often results from various ailments and medical conditions. An increasing number of physiotherapists include acupuncture in their pain management programs because of its effectiveness. As such, you shouldn't be skeptical about paying for the extra cost of acupuncture sessions as part of your pain management program. This article discusses three possible myths you're likely to have heard about acupuncture. Acupuncture Is Not Safe For Children
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  • Swimming With Fin-esse: How to Swim Well in Fins (And Avoid Injury in the Process)

    If you've recently become a fan of scuba diving or snorkelling whilst on holiday and wish to start swimming in fins, it's good to know how to use them properly. Swimming well in fins isn't simply a case of kicking your legs as you would in a basic front or back crawl. It requires precision and patience to get the most out of them. With practice, swimming in fins will not only increase your speed in the water, it can also provide an incredible full-body workout and improve your flexibility to help prevent injury.
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  • Open Sesame: The Pros And Cons Of Choosing Open Fit Hearing Aids

    Having a hearing aid fitted can be a tremendous help for anybody who suffers from hearing loss, improving your hearing while reducing the effects of tinnitus and other disorders. However, hearing aids come with drawbacks just like any medical treatment, and one of the most common complaints about hearing aids is the uncomfortable way they feel when fitted. Open fit hearing aids may be a way to avoid this discomfort.
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