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I have been a member of Helium since early 2007. For a while I was very active in the Community Forums. I completely dropped off the radar in October 2007. I was finally able to return to Helium, and found my home away from home had grown beyond anything

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Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Causes of chronic fatigue syndrome: 2 of 18
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was first identified in 1988. It was met with skepticism because the disorder seemed to affect young, urban professionals and earned the moniker "yuppie flu". Doubt is still prominent about the validity of the disorder among the public and even some medical professionals, however Chronic Fatigue Synd... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Alternative to pads or tampons: 1 of 3
Dealing with menstruation is something women have had to do since the beginning of time. In the twenty-first century, here in the United States, women and girls are familiar with disposable sanitary napkins or maxi-pads and tampons. In fact, 70% of American women use tampons. There are several other options available and the... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders The pros and cons of medicating children with ADD or ADHD: 8 of 17
Depending on their age, a child spends between one third and one half of their lives sleeping. As anyone who has trouble sleeping can attest, life with sleep can be good while life without sleep can be miserable. A lack of sleep can hamper cognitive functions, reduce brain-processing capacity and can make people, especially ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Top herbal remedies that may interfere with your medications: 7 of 7
Many people also supplement their diet with vitamins and herbal supplements because they believe that natural. Some people try to cure various ailments themselves with natural treatments. Herbal remedies and supplements are not rigorously regulated in the United States; it is up to the consumer to educate themselves about th... More..