Meet 5 health pros you probably don't know: get top-notch health care even if your doctor is too busy to see you

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Specially trained physician assistants and nurses have the kind of expertise that enables them to treat patients for a variety of medical needs. They work under an overseeing physician, and can handle medical procedures and physical exams, and order required tests. Pharmacists, also, have expert knowledge with which to inform patients about side effects from medication.

Practice, Nurses, Midwives, Nurse practitioners, Pharmacists, Physicians' assistants

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Move over aspirin: seven herbs to stock up on - and to keep you out of the doctor's office

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About 15 problems including cough, fever, headache and skin rash, send people to the doctor. The herbs discussed, along with a common sense approach can alleviate some of these conditions. How and when to use each, and dangers to watch for, are given. The herbs include chamomile for stomach aches.

Usage, Cover Story, St. John's wort, Hypericum, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine, Garlic, Echinacea, Licorice, Licorice (Candy), Chamomile, German chamomile, Feverfew

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5 ways to stop your next cold

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Colds can not be cured, but some simple actions may prevent or cut their duration. Zinc lozenges, simple exercises such as walking, echinacea which boosts the immune system, hand washing frequently, and avoidances of people with colds, are suggestions. Some benefits may also come from Vit C.

Prevention, Cold (Disease), Common cold, Zinc, Zinc (Metal), Hand washing, Handwashing

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