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Kristy Haugen
Kristy Haugen is a mother working to finish her second bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering. She is also a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current bachelor degree in Biology and Chemistry. She writes to quench her thirst for knowledge. Read more articles at http://www.vitaminmaniac.com/liquid_vitamin_articles/.


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» Searching for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Arthritis | Unrated

Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is a wear and tear disease of the joints typically seen in the older adult (usually over 60 years of age).



» Carb Blocker, A Solution to Weight Loss?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Diets | Unrated

Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction.



» Fibromyalgia, Tools for Survival
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Arthritis | Unrated

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition categorized as a form of arthritis.



» Analyzing Weight Loss Diets
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Diets | Unrated

Choosing a diet that is right for you is a daunting task. Every where you look there is a new fad diet or someone is gushing about how much weight they lost on a particular diet.



» What is Heart Disease?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Heart Disease | Unrated

The term heart disease is a very broad term. Problems can arise within the heart muscle, arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, or the valves within the heart that pump blood in the correct direction.



» Tuberculosis, a Cause for Concern?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 05/29/2006 | Lung Diseases | Unrated

Despite advances in treatments available, tuberculosis (TB) still remains a global pandemic. One third the human population is currently infected with tuberculosis.



» Is there Good and Bad Cholesterol?
By Kristy Haugen | Published 01/15/2006 | Cholesterol | Rating:

Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL’s and LDL’s.



» Influenza
By Kristy Haugen | Published 01/15/2006 | Flu | Unrated

Influenza is a respiratory tract infection involving the upper airways and lungs. Many refer to influenza as the “flu”.



» Vitamin and Mineral Digestion Taken For Granted
By Kristy Haugen | Published 12/21/2005 | Nutrition | Rating:

The body is a complex web of systems. Most are not fully aware of the complexity of the digestive system. However, most know of its opposite, indigestion.



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