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Dec 22, 2008 -
You all voted on your favorite birth control method of '08 and I wasn't surprised to see that the the pill won with 43 percent of your votes. It seems as though most of us have a love/hate relationship with contraception, but I'm glad to see that those of you who are sexually active have found the right method for you!
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Dec 04, 2008 -
Over the course of the year, I've given you a plethora of information about contraception; I've even given you brush up tests! Since women have a variety of needs, you know that it can take some trial and error until you find the perfect method to fit your lifestyle, so tell me ladies, what was your favorite form of birth control in 2008?
What Was Your Favorite Birth Control Method of '08?
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Sep 13, 2007 -
I've been talking a lot about many forms of birth control including hormonal ones like the
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Jul 18, 2007 -
There are all types of methods of birth control out there. The Pill, the Patch, the NuvaRing, the Depo-Provera shot, IUDs, and of course condoms.
Some women like to use a diaphragm.
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Jul 02, 2007 -
One of the most uncomfortable occurrences when running is getting that awful pain in your side often referred to as a 'side stitch'. Since they have yet to figure out the exact cause of side stitches, there are several theories as to how to get rid of them. According to the American Council on Exercise, the pain could be a result of the jarring and pulling on the ligaments that attach the stomach to the diaphragm.
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May 24, 2007 -
Hiccups. They can be so annoying, especially if they take a long time to go away like this poor girl who had hiccups for more than 3 weeks.
What causes hiccups?
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Mar 06, 2007 -
Do you ever get the annoying and painful stitch in your side when you are running? I do and I really don't like the sensation and went looking for a "cure."
It seems that there was no good explanation for the phenomenon until recently, and before that it was just referred to as exercise related transient abdominal pain (ETAP).
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Feb 15, 2007 -
Surfing around the web can lead you to some interesting places. I found this new cure for hiccups. It's not earth shattering science like a cure for cancer, but we are all affected by hiccups.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
The diaphragm, located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically and continually, and most of the time, involuntarily. Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
The diaphragm is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and self-inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse. The device is left in place several hours after intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescribed device fitted by a health care professional and can be more expensive than other barrier methods, such as condoms.
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