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<title>Vanessa Youngstrom - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vanessa, a nurse practitioner, enjoys writing health and wellness articles to educate and inform.  You can find more of her articles at one of her websites.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Billing Services: Medical Billing Mistakes and Fraud Is Costly</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:18:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While working from home as a medical billing services professional may sound enticing and offer benefits that you cannot find within a physician office or hospital, the mistakes that can be made are costly. Medical billing specialists who work from home or at the office must be aware of the pitfalls and problems that may occur.]]></description>
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<title>Medical Billing Coding Certification Is Necessary to Reduce Bogus Charges and Improve Reimbursement</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:14:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Without professionals who operate using high standards and who have received medical billing and coding certification, a suspicious charge on your medical bill may end up damaging your credit score. Health finance professionals believe that up to 40% of hospital bills will contain billing errors. A Boston-based health care advocacy group, the Access Project, believes that number is closer to 80%. Certification can help to reduce mistakes in billing and improve reimbursement for medical professionals.]]></description>
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<title>Preparing Your Teen For Menstruation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most teens start menstruating when they are 11-13 years old but the first period can start as early as 9!  So when do you start to talk about teen menstruation?  How early is early enough?]]></description>
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<title>Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:09:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Menstrual cycle hormones control the shedding of the lining of the uterus that is indicated by bleeding.  Menstruation is necessary for reproduction and is considered the marker of the reproductive years of women.  The start of menstruation is called menses and the end is called menopause.]]></description>
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<title>Microdermabrasion For Acne</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:52:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acne is a common skin problem among teens and adults.  Microdermabrasion is a viable option for treatment of scar tissue as well as other cosmetic problems such as scars, wrinkles and fine lines.]]></description>
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<title>Osteoarthritis - Identification of Osteoarthritis</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 12:05:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in older people.  It is sometimes known as degenerative joint disease because it causes degeration in the joints with pain, stiffness and swelling.  How can you distinguish this disease from others so you receive the correct treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Can You Achieve a Healthy Weight Using Weight Loss Surgeries?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 14:31:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weight gain and obesity is an increasing issue.  The standard Western diet includes too much fat, oils and sugar.  How can using a surgery help you to solve a life long problem?]]></description>
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<title>Vegetarian Weight Loss - Can You Achieve Weight Loss the Vegetarian Way?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 16:56:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you plagued with those extra pounds you can't take off?  Looking for a healthier lifestyle with a slimmer trimmer you?  Vegetarian eating may be just what you are looking for!]]></description>
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<title>Teen Weight Loss - How Can We Help Our Teens Achieve A Healthy Body?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 16:31:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just like the rest of us teenagers struggle with their weight.  But they also struggle with a body image that has been impacted by the media.  How can we help them find a healthy medium?]]></description>
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<title>Medicine Ball Exercises - Can It Get Any Easier?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:39:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Medicine Ball exercises efficiently work your core muscles that support your back.  The benefits are numerous and it's cost effective.  What could be easier?]]></description>
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<title>Vegetarian Sports Nutrition - Can You Achieve A High Level Of Fitness Using a Vegetarian Food Base?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:17:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can you achieve a high level of fitness using a vegetarian lifestyle?  You'll need proteins, carbohydrates and plenty of healthy fluids.  How can you get this all done?]]></description>
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<title>Psoriatic Arthritis - The Diagnosis And Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:06:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Psoriatic arthritis is painful and a chronic inflammatory disease that affects joints and other tissues of the body.  You can help your doctor find the correct diagnosis and start the right treatment - both important to decreasing your pain and improving your mobility.]]></description>
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<title>Rheumatoid Arthritis: Can You Identify Rheumatoid Arthritis?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:16:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Physicians use different methods to identify and treat rheumatoid arthritis.  You can help you doctor find the right diagnosis and use treatments that fit your lifestyle.  Find out how.]]></description>
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<title>Mens Fitness - Find The Right Men's Fitness Program Just For You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:32:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Men's fitness needs are different from women.  They have different goals and desires.  Can you find the right fitness program to meet your specific needs?  Find out how here!]]></description>
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<title>Menstrual Cramps - Treat Your Menstrual Cramps</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost every women suffers from menstrual cramps at one time or another.  Do you know a women who hasn't?  You can successfully treat and sometimes prevent cramps. Learn how here!]]></description>
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<title>Diabetes Vegetarian Diet - How Will A Diabetes Vegetarian Diet Change Your Life?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:57:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Diabetes is a health risk that affects 18.9 million people and 6.3% of the population.  Using a vegetarian diet to lower fats, sugars, and processed foods helps people with diabetes to improve their health.  ]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss Motivation - Are You Motivated To Continue Your Weight Loss?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:47:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity and weight loss is a common problem.  Today's nutrition includes too much fat, sugar and too many processed foods.  Weight loss motivation starts out high and usually decreases.  How do you keep the motivation high?]]></description>
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<title>Vitamins For Acne - What Vitamins Do You Take?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:34:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People suffering from acne often search for a miracle cure to heal their recurring acne.  Vitamin supplementation is becoming more popular as people are finding some relief.]]></description>
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<title>Symptoms of PMS - Do You Have The Symptoms Of PMS?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:29:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is the term used to describe a set of hormonal changes that trigger a syndrome in a significant number of women for up to two weeks before the start of her period.  More than 5 million women require treatment.  Learn what is and isn't part of PMS to protect your health.]]></description>
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<title>Osteoarthritis - What Are The Causes And Can You Prevent Osteoarthritis?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis is generally equated with a disease of wear and tear and old age. Although it does usually accompany old age, researchers have found that the cartilage in a joint with osteoarthritis is chemically different than a joint without the disease.

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<title>PMS Depression - Are You Plagued By PMS Depression?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[PMS Depression or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS and is diagnosed by the pattern of symptoms.  The symptoms, both emotional and physical, are very real.  For a diagnosis there are some specific criteria.]]></description>
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<title>Becoming A Vegetarian - Becoming A Vegetarian Isn't As Difficult As You Might Think</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming a vegetarian will improve your health, increase your energy and improve your sense of well-being.  Learn how!]]></description>
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<title>Jump Rope Exercise - Heart Healthy Exercise At Home With A Jump Rope!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/492692</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:26:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Research supports exercise as an excellent way to improve your health.  But going to the gym or buying expensive equipment can be out of reach.  How can you exercise safely at home and get the same and better benefits?]]></description>
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<title>Juvenile Arthritis - Causes And Treatments of Juvenile Arthritis</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:06:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Juvenile Arthritis is not what you might think.  There are four or five names and 3 different diseases.  It isn't Rheumatoid Arthritis or adult arthritis.  So what is it?]]></description>
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<title>Fitness Weight Loss - How Can You Use Fitness Weight Loss To Your Advantage?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weight loss is a common topic of conversation.  And why shouldn't it be? Over 2/3 of Americans are overweight.  Obesity has been linked to some bad health risks.  How can you use fitness weight loss to improve your weight loss?]]></description>
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<title>Acne Skin Care - Do You Know The Importance Of Acne Skin Care?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:31:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acne affects 4 out of 5 people between the ages of 12 and 24.  Do you understand good acne skin care to decrease your risk?]]></description>
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<title>Natural Weight Loss Options - Which Natural Weight Loss Option Is Right For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:29:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A major health concern today is obesity.  Two thirds of Americans are overweight and 15% of teens.  Natural weight loss options are important.  Which ones are best for you?]]></description>
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<title>Acne Rosacea - Do I Have It?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you identify and care for acne rosacea?  In fact, what is acne rosacea?]]></description>
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<title>Acupuncture Weight Loss - Not As Scary As You Might Think</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:56:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a weight loss option that brings together health, wellness and weight loss?  Acupuncture might be an option just for you - and it's not as scary as you might think!]]></description>
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<title>Cystic Acne - The Causes, Identification and Treatments for Cystic Acne</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/486013</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:44:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acne affects 4 out of 5 people.  Cystic acne is the most embarrassing and most painful.  What causes it and how do you treat it?]]></description>
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<title>Fitness Walking - How To Start A Fitness Walking Program</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/484269</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fitness walking programs are a great way to start an exercise program or take your present program to a whole new level.  Find out how to start your program without getting injured.]]></description>
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<title>Heavy Menstruation - How Do I Deal With Heavy Mensruation?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:26:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heavy menstruation.  What is it and WHY do I have it?]]></description>
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<title>Green Tea Weight Loss - Is Green Tea Weight Loss For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:03:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Green Tea supplements are becoming more popular.  What works, what doesn't and what's dangerous?]]></description>
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<title>Menstrual Migraines - How Identifying And Treating Menstrual Migraines Can Be Challenging!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:50:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have migraines.  Do you know what kind they are?  Do you know that different types require different treatments?  Menstrual Migraines have a distinct pattern and also some unique treatments.]]></description>
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<title>Fitness Trainers - How Can You Find A Fitness Trainer Who Knows What They Are Talking About?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:25:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fitness trainers seem to be at every gym and almost, on every street corner.  You can find them placing advertisements in the paper, fliers at the grocery store and recommended at the gym.  How do you find one that will do more good than harm?]]></description>
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<title>Tests For Arthritis - Which Ones Are Right For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:02:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you confused by the complex process of identifying the over 150 types of arthritis?  You aren't alone.  Here are some of the more conclusive tests that physicians can run.]]></description>
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