Imagine a world in which, during political campaigns, the issues were actually discussed and no mud was slung. How much could be accomplished if candidates truly believed in solving problems and set out to do so? Continue reading »
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She still insisted that some discomfort was a normal part of the process. But ultimately, she phoned in a prescription for a powerful sleeping potion. Dutifully, Steve retrieved it from the drug store, and dutifully I took it; it did nothing but make me drowsier. Continue reading »
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It finally happened. And I do mean finally!
On August 24th, at 6:33 a.m., little Hannah Claire, all 8 pounds, 20 1/2 inches of her, slid into the world. And the amazing part of it was that she did it on her own, meaning I didn’t have to have the Pitocin. Continue reading »
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is called the “silent killer” with good reason. It is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke. It may also be a sign of other health problems, such as diabetes or kidney disease. Continue reading »
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Follow these guidelines and you will increase your chances of preventing tinnitus from occurring: If you are exposed to loud music, wear earplugs or earmuffs. Continue reading »
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Feeding Schedules
Once you’ve picked your dog food you still need to decide how much to feed and how often. The amount to feed may be suggested on the dog food package but since each animal is an individual, don’t be surprised if the optiaml amount necessary is significantly different from that on the label. Continue reading »
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Types of Food
There are three main types of dog food: dry; semi-moist, and; canned. Dry pet foods have a shelf life of six months to a year; semi-moist foods stay fresh for nine months; a canned pet food will remain fresh for several years. Currently, very few manufacturers provide freshness dating on their products but it is a disclosure that should be encouraged. Continue reading »
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A variety of inhalants are popular among street drug users. They include nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”), amyl nitrite (“poppers”), butyl nitrate (“rush”), chloro-hydrocarbons (from aerosol sprays), and hydrocarbons (from glue and paint thinner.
Inhaling these harmful substances provides the user with a temporary “high” and then serious after-effects.
Symptoms of inhalant use:
Nausea and fatigue;
Coughing and nosebleeds;
Lack of coordination;
Violent behavior.
Health risks:
An increased risk of violence.
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“We knew a long time ago that ephedra, because it is close in chemical structure to amphetamines, raises blood pressure and heart rate,” says pharmacist and research associate for the Public Citizen Health Research Group, Larry Sasich. “Before the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994, ephedra was not a controlled substance, though some strengths could only be obtained by a prescription. Continue reading »
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he debate over the safety and regulation of supplements appears to be growing in intensity. The latest flap concerns ephedra (also marketed as ma huang, Chinese ephedra and epitonin), the popular dietary supplement that is used as a weight-loss aid and energy booster. Continue reading »
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