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Head Lice

October 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Head lice are small, about the size of a sesame seed. They crawl — they do not hop, jump, or fly — and they’re fast.  Because they move so quickly, it’s difficult to spot them without a strong light or magnifying glass.  Lice are usually gray or reddish brown.  If they’re reddish brown they have recently fed on the host’s head. The main symptom of head lice is an itchy scalp.  Itchy scalp is caused by the saliva lEFT in the bite mark where the louse has drawn blood.  Sometimes these spots can get infected and cause a crusty, red appearance as well as swollen lymph glands.  If your child is constantly scratching behind the ears or at the neckline, it’s a good time to inspect for nits (lice eggs) and … Read entire article »

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Metabolism: Can You Control It?

October 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment

No two people metabolize food at the same rate therefore no two people have the same metabolism.  We all use our calories at different rates, with different results.  Our metabolism, like our fingerprints, is unique to each of us.  But the need to understand and accommodate this metabolism is an issue that we all face. The dictionary defines metabolism as the sum of all biochemical processes involved in life, or the sustaining of life.  Concerning our health, metabolism is related to the intake and use of food. More specifically, it refers to your ability to utilize our food to the fullest extent. Right now, the greatest results in raising our metabolism come from exercise and building your muscle mass, while reducing your body fat.  Adding more muscle to the body causes us … Read entire article »

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About Breast Cancer

October 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Breast cancer usually begins in the lymph nodes of the breast. Breast cancer is one of the cancers known to spread throughout the body. The bones of the body, the liver, the lungs and the brain are some of the more common organs where the cancer spreads. When the cancer spreads, it does not form a new cancer – it’s a new infection of the breast cancer, just in a different location of the body. Breast cancer most commonly occurs in women who are over the age of 40. Younger women and even men can be afflicted with breast cancer, but those 40 and over need to take particular care. It’s recommended by doctors for women 40 and up to get a mammogram once per year. Early detection is the key … Read entire article »

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Stages of Alzheimer’s

October 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Alzheimer’s disease progresses differently in each person who suffers from it so symptoms vary from person to person and may occur at various times. The disease can last as long as 20 years. Stage 1: Stage one is described as a normal adult with no decline in function or memory. Stage 2: A normal older adult who is aware of his or her functional decline.  You may notice complaints of memory loss and the forgetting names of family and friends. Stage 3: The signs of the disease now become more noticeable. anxiety often becomes a key feature as the individual becomes aware of his symptoms and situation. Denial is common at this stage. The Alzheimer’s sufferer may get lost while in an unfamiliar area, or perform at a lower level if still employed. … Read entire article »

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