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Natasha Lowe – Soldier, model, mother

Natasha Lowe – Soldier, model, mother

Posted by | Jun 28, 2012 | |

Natasha Lowe knows first hand how to overcome adversity. From soldier to motherhood, she has overcome many challenges in her life. And getting fit was surprisingly one of them – not that anyone would notice by looking at the beautiful, brunette woman who aspires to be a fitness model, outdoor enthusiast and the best mom she can be. Health and Fitness Talk recently caught up with Natasha to talk with her about her triumphs and tragedies on the road to a healthy lifestyle.

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Fanconi anemia

Fanconi anemia

Posted by | Jun 25, 2012 | |

Faconi anemia is a member of the group of disorders known as inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS’s). Faconi anemia is the most commonly diagnosed of these rare syndromes. It is an autosomal ‘recessive’ genetic disorder. This mean you need a mutated gene from each parent to have Fanconi anemia…

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Endometrial Cancer, cancer of the uterus

Endometrial Cancer, cancer of the uterus

Posted by | Jun 25, 2012 | |

Endometrial cancer also known uterine cancer represents several types of cancers that originate in the usterus. Of all the gynecological cancers endometrial cancers are the most comon in developed countries. In the US endometrial cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women with over 35,000 women being diagnosed every year…

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Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s Disease

Posted by | Jun 25, 2012 | |

It is estimated by the Huntington’s Society of America that 1 out of every 10,000 Americans has the disease as well as 150,000 Americans that have a 50% chance of developing the disease. However some experts believe the numbers are actually much higher because the disease usually doesn’t manifest until mid adulthood …

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Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria

Posted by | Jun 25, 2012 | |

Phenylketonuria, more commonly referred to as PKU , is an inherited metabolic disorder. In the US at least 1 out of every 25,000newborns are born with PKU. This condition occurs in all ethnic groups, however it is more prevelant in people of Northern European and Native American descent…

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Metabolic disorders and syndromes

Metabolic disorders and syndromes

Posted by | Jun 25, 2012 | |

Metabolic disorders are conditions in which the metabolic process in our body is malfunctioning. These disorders are classifed as either inherited metabolic disorders, like Tay-sach’s or PKU or metabolic syndromes, like type II diabetes, that occur because of damage to or disease of certain organs like the liver or pancreas…

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