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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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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Osteoporosis is the loss of bone mineral density (BMD). The major consequence of osteoporosis in female athletes is that it places them at risk for stress fractures as well as more serious fractures of the hip or vertebral column. Continue reading »
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When it comes to taking the best care of your health, you and your doctor have to work together. The two of you are co-captains of your healthcare team. Continue reading »
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What is the correct way to view a relapse? Should it be seen as a failure? If you relapsed five times, does that mean there is no hope for you? No way! If that were the case, most ex-smokers would never have been able to quit. Try asking any former smoker if they relapsed and chances are you will hear “yes.”
So what is the correct way to view your relapse? View it as an opportunity to learn. Continue reading »
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When medications fail, a fat laden diet with almost no carbohydrates can dramatically improve the condition of children who have seizures, a dietitian and a pediatric neurologist reported during a session titled “The Ketogenic Diet–New Successes for Ancient Therapy”, at the 79th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the American Dietetic Association (October 20-24) in San Antonio, Texas.
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You may not be able to say “no” yet, so start moving toward it by negotiating your role downward. Learn to agree to do less, says coach Talane Miedaner. Practice this response: “I won’t be able to do X, but here’s an alternate proposal: I could do Y.” Continue reading »
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