chiropractic (chiropractic medicine, chiropraxis): A multiform approach to characterizing and treating health problems. Its centerpiece is spinal manipulation. A major chiropractic concept is that of Innate Intelligence.

(See also: Chiropractic, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

sclerology (sclera diagnosis): Ostensibly diagnostic method whose main assumption is that markings in the sclera (white of the eyeball), according to their shape and location, signify various health problems.

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International drug control began with the 1912 International Opium Convention, a treaty which adopted import and export restrictions on the poppy's psychoactive derivatives. Over the next half-century, several additional treaties were adopted under League of Nations auspices, gradually expanding the list of controlled substances to encompass cocaine and other drugs and granting the Permanent Central Opium Board power to monitor compliance. After the United Nations ...

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Convention on Psychotropic Substances, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - History, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Schedules of Controlled Substances, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Scheduling process, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - World Health Organization evaluations of specific drugs, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Ephedrine, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Ketamine, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - MDMA, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Methcathinone, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Nicotine, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Tetrahydrocannabinol, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Medical and other drug uses, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Organic plants, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Precursors, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Analogs, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Penal provisions, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Treatment and prevention, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Recent trends, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Rise in stimulant trafficking, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Canadian noncompliance, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Licit drug problems, Convention on Psychotropic Substances - Endnotes

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Animal Care: Intuitive readings communicating with animals to diagnose and treat health problems and solve behavioral difficulties.

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,974 people, 4,344 households, and 3,392 families residing in the town. The population density is 290.6/km² (752.6/mi²). There are 4,427 housing units at an average density of 99.1/km² (256.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.91% White, 0.99% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more rac ...

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East Bridgewater Massachusetts, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - History, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Geography, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Demographics, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - People, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Education, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Arts and Entertainment, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Economy, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Health and Medicine, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Media, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Transportation, East Bridgewater Massachusetts - Recent Problems

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Shelties have a double coat consisting of long guard hairs covering a fluffy insulative undercoat. Several coat colors exist. There are three main acceptable show colors, sable (ranging from golden through mahogany), tricolor (black, white, and tan) and blue merle (grey, white, black, and tan). Bi-Blues (grey, black, and some white) and bi-blacks (white and black) are less common but still acceptable. The best-known color is the sable, which is dominant over other colors. Shaded, or mahogany, sables can sometimes be mistaken for trico ...

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Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog - Appearance, Shetland Sheepdog - Temperament, Shetland Sheepdog - Health, Shetland Sheepdog - Eyes, Shetland Sheepdog - Dermatomyocitis Sheltie Syndrome, Shetland Sheepdog - Ears, Shetland Sheepdog - Von Willebrand Disease vWD, Shetland Sheepdog - Thyroid problems, Shetland Sheepdog - History, Shetland Sheepdog - Miscellaneous, Shetland Sheepdog - Activities, Shetland Sheepdog - Grooming, Shetland Sheepdog - Showing Requirements

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The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog with a delightful temperament. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey. Shelties are loving, loyal, and affectionate with their family, but are naturally aloof with strangers and might not appreciate being petted by someone they do not know; for this reason Shelties must be socialized extensively. Most Shelties, if encouraged, will warm up to strangers if given time. Some can be quite reserved and some have varying degrees of shyness. Although they are excelle ...

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Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog - Appearance, Shetland Sheepdog - Temperament, Shetland Sheepdog - Health, Shetland Sheepdog - Eyes, Shetland Sheepdog - Dermatomyocitis Sheltie Syndrome, Shetland Sheepdog - Ears, Shetland Sheepdog - Von Willebrand Disease vWD, Shetland Sheepdog - Thyroid problems, Shetland Sheepdog - History, Shetland Sheepdog - Miscellaneous, Shetland Sheepdog - Activities, Shetland Sheepdog - Grooming, Shetland Sheepdog - Showing Requirements

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The Sheltie came from the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. Unlike many miniature breeds that resemble their larger counterparts, this breed was not developed by selectively breeding the Rough Collie for smaller and smaller sizes. Rather, it is the result of the intermingling of Border Collies and possibly several other herding breeds over the past several centuries. Its exact origins are not known, but the most-often cited ancestors of the breed include the Border Collie (or its ancestors), the Yakki (also Yakkie or Yakkin) ...

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Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog - Appearance, Shetland Sheepdog - Temperament, Shetland Sheepdog - Health, Shetland Sheepdog - Eyes, Shetland Sheepdog - Dermatomyocitis Sheltie Syndrome, Shetland Sheepdog - Ears, Shetland Sheepdog - Von Willebrand Disease vWD, Shetland Sheepdog - Thyroid problems, Shetland Sheepdog - History, Shetland Sheepdog - Miscellaneous, Shetland Sheepdog - Activities, Shetland Sheepdog - Grooming, Shetland Sheepdog - Showing Requirements

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Shetland Sheepdog - Activities. In their size group, the breed dominates dog agility competitions. They also excel at competitive obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding.Participating in such a sport will satisfy a Sheltie's needs for mental and physical exercise. Shetland Sheepdog - Grooming. Shelties have a double coat. The topcoat consists of long, straight, water-repellent hair, which provides some protection from cold and the elements. The undercoat is short ...

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Shetland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog - Appearance, Shetland Sheepdog - Temperament, Shetland Sheepdog - Health, Shetland Sheepdog - Eyes, Shetland Sheepdog - Dermatomyocitis Sheltie Syndrome, Shetland Sheepdog - Ears, Shetland Sheepdog - Von Willebrand Disease vWD, Shetland Sheepdog - Thyroid problems, Shetland Sheepdog - History, Shetland Sheepdog - Miscellaneous, Shetland Sheepdog - Activities, Shetland Sheepdog - Grooming, Shetland Sheepdog - Showing Requirements

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Some studies have shown a weak inverse relationship between water hardness and cardiovascular disease in men, up to a level of 170 mg calcium carbonate per litre of water. The World Health Organisation has reviewed the evidence [1] and concluded the data were inadequate to allow for a recommendation for a level of hardness. A later review [2] by František Kožíšek, M.D., Ph.D. National Institute of Public Health, Czech Republic gives a good overview of the topic, and conversely to the WHO, sets some recommendations for the maximum ...

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Water Hardness, Water Hardness - What is hard water?, Water Hardness - Types of Hard Water, Water Hardness - Temporary Hardness, Water Hardness - Permanent Hardness, Water Hardness - Types of measurement, Water Hardness - Problems caused by hard water, Water Hardness - Health considerations, Water Hardness - Softening, Water Hardness - Hard water in Australia, Water Hardness - Hard water in Canada, Water Hardness - Hard water in England and Wales, Water Hardness - Hard water in the US

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Some studies have shown a weak inverse relationship between water hardness and cardiovascular disease in men, up to a level of 170 mg calcium carbonate per litre of water. The World Health Organization has reviewed the evidence [1] and concluded the data were inadequate to allow for a recommendation for a level of hardness. A later review [2] by František Kožíšek, M.D., Ph.D. National Institute of Public Health, Czech Republic gives a good overview of the topic, and conversely to the WHO, sets some recommendations for the maximum ...

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Hard water, Hard water - What is hard water?, Hard water - Types of Hard Water, Hard water - Temporary Hardness, Hard water - Permanent Hardness, Hard water - Types of measurement, Hard water - Problems caused by hard water, Hard water - Health considerations, Hard water - Softening, Hard water - Hard water in Australia, Hard water - Hard water in Canada, Hard water - Hard water in England and Wales, Hard water - Hard water in the US

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Following the 11 September 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, Blair was very quick to align the UK with the US, engaging in a round of shuttle diplomacy to help form and maintain a coalition prior to their attack on Afghanistan (in which British troops participated). He maintains this role to this day, showing a willingness to visit countries on diplomatic missions that other world leaders might consider too dangerous to visit. In 2003 he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by the United States Congress for being "a staunch and steadf ...

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Tony Blair, Tony Blair - Family background, Tony Blair - Early political career, Tony Blair - In opposition, Tony Blair - Leader of the Labour Party, Tony Blair - First term 1997 to 2001, Tony Blair - Establishment of the Third Way, Tony Blair - Control over House of Commons, Tony Blair - Domestic policies, Tony Blair - Second term 2001 to 2005, Tony Blair - Iraq war, Tony Blair - Domestic politics, Tony Blair - Attempted impeachment, Tony Blair - Health problems, Tony Blair - Third term 2005 to present, Tony Blair - G8 and EU presidencies, Tony Blair - 2012 Summer Olympics, Tony Blair - 2005 London bombings, Tony Blair - Departure, Tony Blair - Common criticisms of Blair, Tony Blair - Spin, Tony Blair - Authoritarianism, Tony Blair - Relationship with USA, Tony Blair - Criticisms by the left, Tony Blair - Satire, Tony Blair - Works

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Following the 11 September 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, Blair was very quick to align the UK with the US, engaging in a round of shuttle diplomacy to help form and maintain a coalition prior to their attack on Afghanistan (in which British troops participated). He maintains this role to this day, showing a willingness to visit countries on diplomatic missions that other world leaders might consider too dangerous to visit. In 2003 he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by the United States Congress for being "a staunch and steadf ...

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Tony Blair, Tony Blair - Family background, Tony Blair - Early political career, Tony Blair - In opposition, Tony Blair - Leader of the Labour Party, Tony Blair - First term 1997 to 2001, Tony Blair - Establishment of the Third Way, Tony Blair - Control over House of Commons, Tony Blair - Domestic policies, Tony Blair - Second term 2001 to 2005, Tony Blair - Iraq war, Tony Blair - Domestic politics, Tony Blair - Attempted impeachment, Tony Blair - Health problems, Tony Blair - Third term 2005 to present, Tony Blair - G8 and EU presidencies, Tony Blair - 2012 Summer Olympics, Tony Blair - 2005 London bombings, Tony Blair - Departure, Tony Blair - Common criticisms of Blair, Tony Blair - 'Spin', Tony Blair - Authoritarianism, Tony Blair - Relationship with USA, Tony Blair - Criticisms by the left, Tony Blair - Satire, Tony Blair - Works

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Chakras: Energy centers in the body which are best cleansed, opened, and balanced. Too much or too little energy in one chakra can be the cause health problems or frustrations in everyday life.

(See also: Chakras, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

receptive imagery: Freewheeling form of imagery (see above) whose design is to obtain insight into a particular problem. , it may include a dialogue with images that represent symptoms.

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Double Circle: Ostensibly diagnostic form of visual therapy. It is a imaginational means of clarifying the mental or emotional source of a problem.

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Oriental medicine: In general, the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal combinations, diet, and emotional changes with the aim of eliminating problems with meridians (invisible energy pathways).

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Vortex Crystal-Grid Release: A component of VortexHealing. It is a fast technique that can be a form of absent healing and works with the energetic blueprint of problems.

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While hard water is not generally unhealthy (see below), it can cause many potentially costly nuisance problems. Hard water causes scaling, which is the precipitation of minerals to form a rock-hard deposit called limescale. Scale can clog pipes and can decrease the life of toilet flushing units by 70% and water faucets by 40%. It can coat the inside of tea and coffee pots, and clog and ruin water heaters. In the home environment, hard water requires more soap and synthetic detergents for laundry and washing. It takes half as m ...

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Water Hardness, Water Hardness - What is hard water?, Water Hardness - Types of Hard Water, Water Hardness - Temporary Hardness, Water Hardness - Permanent Hardness, Water Hardness - Types of measurement, Water Hardness - Problems caused by hard water, Water Hardness - Health considerations, Water Hardness - Softening, Water Hardness - Hard water in Australia, Water Hardness - Hard water in Canada, Water Hardness - Hard water in England and Wales, Water Hardness - Hard water in the US

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Conversely, the problem could be not poverty leading to poor health, but poor health causing poverty. Over a quarter of the American poor report chronic health difficulties, a level much higher than in Canada. This can make it far harder to find and hold a job and improve one's financial well being. Better overall health of the poor encourages social mobility and may play a role in it recently being easier to climb the social ladder in Canada than in the United States. The economic effects of the differences in the two health system a ...

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Canadian and American health care systems compared, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Government involvement, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Cost of health care, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Medical professionals, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Drugs, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Technology, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Litigation, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Ancillary expenses, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Quality of health care, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Cancer, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Effect of poverty, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Economic effects, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Flexibility, Canadian and American health care systems compared - Politics of health

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The doctrine of individualization (the rule of the single remedy): According to this principle, the ideal potential homeopathic remedy for a particular ill person is that substance which induces in healthy persons all the health problems, mannerisms, and dispositions the ill person has related if it is applied in quantities that render it bioactive.

(See also: The doctrine of individualization, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: Applied kinesiology can determine health imbalances in the body's organs and glands by identifying weaknesses in specific muscles.

By stimulating or relaxing these key muscles, an applied kinesiologist can diagnose and resolve a variety of health problems.

(See also: Applied kinesiology, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)