Health related information and news from around the world.
Listed are the posts for April 2009.
Affirmation for Happiness Many of the patients I see, regardless of their symptoms, are unhappy. I give them this happiness affirmation: I really like myself. I am a worthwhile person. I am fantastically happy, and I have great happiness. Affirmation for Serenity We could all use serenity, especially the stress seekers who are always running [...]
Use your heart to determine whether you’re walking rapidly enough. Count your heartbeats by feeling your pulse at your wrist, your temples or on either side of your neck. Count the number of times your heart beats in ten seconds. Multiply that number by six to get your heart rate per minute. The goal is [...]
Nutritional deficiencies can attack your immune system directly, or they can launch a two-stage attack by way of the mind. Lack of nutrients, especially the B vitamins, can lead to such personality changes as depression, irritability, nervousness, anxiety and moodiness. As a group, the B vitamins are especially important for maintaining a positive outlook on [...]
Government and industry claim that there are “safe” levels for various toxins in the body. That idea is patently absurd. Five to 40 years may pass before chemicals and particles you were exposed to at work, home or school are expressed as a disease. To be safe, I say that any amount is too much. [...]
A third factor that influences medical trials is the type of patients a particular doctor sees. To take one example, a consultant gastroenterologist working in a large hospital will see a wide range of patients with persistent diarrhoea, who have been referred by their family doctor. These patients will vary in all sorts of ways, [...]
It’s common for doctors to receive a flat monthly fee for every patient under their care. Under this arrangement, known as capitation, the cost of lab tests, procedures and other care comes out of the doctor’s pocket. If the doctor orders an $80 X ray, $80 is deducted from his paycheck. Frequently, HMOs give bonuses [...]
what to look for: Whole wheat is typically the first ingredient, but it could be whole oats, whole rye or millet. typical nutritional data per slice: 90 calories, 1 g fat, 3 g fiber, 180 mg sodium. good brands: Arnold Natural 100% Whole Wheat… Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat…Stroehmann Dutch Country 100% Whole Wheat. important: Some [...]
A “hand-sanding” technique lets doctors remove wrinkles without the high cost of the usual technique (laser resurfacing). Called manual dermasanding, the technique involves injecting the wrinkled area with topical anesthetics. Wrinkles are then buffed away using a sandpaper-like material. Saw palmetto berries are widely recognized for their potential to diminish an enlarged prostate gland, say [...]
Eighty-seven percent of Americans have foot trouble—bunions, corns, calluses, foot odor, etc. Despite their prevalence, however, such problems are not inevitable, most can be prevented via a simple five-step foot-pamperinc regimen… • Soak your feet at the end of each day. Use lukewarm water along with Dr. Scholl’s Soap ‘n Soak Instant Foot Bath or [...]
Up to 12 million Americans are allergic to one or more foods—and most aren’t aware of it. Food allergies can stimulate activity of mast cells, immune cells that produce hay fever symptoms, such as nasal congestion, watery eyes, etc. self-test: In the morning, take your pulse for one minute on an empty stomach. Then eat [...]