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September, 2008 | Health Eagle - Part 2
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Archives for September 2008

Naan Bread

by Bea September 11th, 2008 | Nutrition
I work in a grocery store. When I was working, I always would walk by the pita bread section as I went to my lunch break. Displayed for $2.49, I frequently stopped to gaze at a different type of "pita bread" in the section. At the top of the label, it said "India." Taking a closer look, I saw that this wasn't pita bread, but an Indian bread called Naan.

I recognized it as the delicious bread that I ate at Indian restaurants. Flavorful, fluffy, and tasty, I could not believe that I could bring some home without going to a restaurant!

Traditionally
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CNN Health

by Louise September 10th, 2008 | Health News
If you're not yet familiar with the CNN Health section (http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/), I highly recommend that you check it out. We've got some great articles here on Health Eagle and we're always scouting for the latest news, but there is an overwhelming amount of information available on health on the Web today. I like reading articles on CNN because it is a network that it widely known, so the writers are very likely to have valid resources and substantial credits. They definitely do a good job of getting news out fast, as well as keeping archives. If you ever have
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Get Rid of Common Cold Misconceptions

by Rosanne Lorraine September 9th, 2008 | Children's Health

The cold is known to be the most common infectious condition in America. It accounts for the majority of absences both in school and at the workplace. You might be thinking, "It's just the cold, why would anyone skip school or work?" Well, if you're still thinking this, then you probably haven't experienced the worst effects of having a cold. Some people experience a variety of problems because of their colds, including migraines and fevers.


There is a common misconception that colds can be treated with antibiotics. Although this belief makes sense, it is not accurate. Colds are caused

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Disaster Prep and Medications

by Lisa Stauber September 2nd, 2008 | Medication


Hurricane season is in full swing, and over 2 million people in the path of Hurricane Gustav evacuated this week. There are two more storms headed toward the United States, and more evacuations may be in order.



Do you have health problems? Are you prepared for a natural disaster? The Red Cross includes tips on preparing an emergency kit for quick evacuation in case of hurricanes, but if you have an illness, you need to be proactive and prepare extra supplies.



People with chronic medical problems must be ready to care for

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