THE JOY OF PERFECT HEALTH: WHERE ARE TOXINS ?

A logical question arises: how is it possible for all those nasty things to enter our bodies ? Where do they come from? It is certainly not our intention to ingest any of them in any concentration whatsoever. Common products which could have propyl alcohol in them include cosmetics, perfumes, deodorants, shampoo, hair spray, mouthwash, [...]

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LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE – LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILIA

It is caused by a previously unknown family of bacteria. It is not a virus. This distinction is important, because few viral diseases respond to antibiotics, whereas most bacterial diseases do. Legionella pneumophilia is the name scientists have given it, and there appear to be several closely related strains. This organism is hard to grow [...]

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BETA BLOCKERS – CONCLUSION

Beta blockers, by blocking the action of these chemicals, can lead to wheezing and breathing difficulties in asthmatics and so their use is limited. Some people may get dizziness, headaches, sleep disturbances, bad dreams, hallucinations, abdominal pains, fatigue, muscular cramps and aching legs from these drugs. Although, in medical circles, most drugs are known by [...]

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DETERMINING ENDOMETRIOSIS IN THE BOWEL AREA

Finding endometriosis in the cul-de-sac is often a difficult task, even after laparoscopy. When endometriosis spreads through the pelvic cavity, an affected bladder may be pushed backward toward the bowel, pressing on it. A barium enema, introduced into the bowel to make the bowel sensitized to radiation, allows any growths or deformities in the intestines [...]

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PREGNANCY AND YOUR SKIN

Pregnancy has a profound hormonal effect on the body. Consequently, changes may occur at all levels of the skin. Some or all of these changes may equally well occur in women on the oral contraceptive pill. Being on the Pill is, as far as the hormones are concerned, like being pregnant. Some of the more [...]

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ASSESSING OTHER DIET PLANS

The modem focus of eating plans for sustainable fat loss is a decrease in total dietary fat and an increase in the proportion of complex carbohydrates, followed in importance by a decrease in total energy intake. When assessing diet plans, these basic criteria need to be kept in mind. It is also important for health [...]

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UTERUS: MENSTRUAL PATTERNS

The bleeding patterns of women as they approach menopause are as individual as women themselves. For some women, periods become lighter and less frequent until they disappear altogether. For others, periods are longer, heavier, and more frequent. This sort of bleeding, along with the pain that may accompany menstrual periods, is one of the most [...]

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SLEEP WITHOUT DRUGS: BIOLOGICAL THEORY

Now, what is the biological benefit of sleep? One suggested benefit is growth. We all have a small pea-like structure at the base of the brain called the pituitary gland. This secretes growth hormone and is responsible for growth and normal development of the body. It is now known that growth hormone is secreted in [...]

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COMMON CAUSES OF ANXIETY: SEXUAL EXPERIENCE BEFORE MARRIAGE

It takes a very mature person to be able to go against the established pattern of behaviour of his group without experiencing inner tension, even when his own conscience is perfectly clear on the matter. The young person of either sex may become tense simply from the knowledge that his fellows are promiscuous. What passes [...]

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WHAT TYPES OF DEPRESSIONS RESPOND BEST TO ST JOHN’S WORT?

St John’s wort should be considered as a first-line treatment for: mild depression short-term stress associated with depression and anxiety moderate depression depression in those who are very sensitive to, or concerned about, side-effects winter depression (seasonal affective disorder or SAD) depression in the elderly dysthymia (chronic low-grade unhappiness) St John’s wort should be considered, [...]

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