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By AppleDuck on October 31st, 2009
How to Know Skin Types
Knowing what skin type you have is important! Read on to find out what yours is!
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By Mr Ghaz on October 17th, 2009
Green Medicine: A Grass-roots Approach to Illness
One major advantage of Chinese herbal remedies is that they are relatively inexpensive – certainly in comparison with the $28.5 billion that people in the United States recently spent on “drugs and sundries” in one year. It was the cost factor that in 1974 led the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) to encourage all countries in the Third World to develop their own traditional systems of medicine. At the time, the move was criticized as “giving the green light to witch doctors,” but its proponents called it a very necessary measure because of the urgent health problems of developing countries.
By Michael Eboh on September 29th, 2009
Five Things to Consider Before Donating Your Blood to a Patient
Blood donation is an intentional work and even as at that should ensure is channeled it to the right patient in need of it voluntarily.
By Judy Sheldon on September 27th, 2009
The Importance of Nutrient Balance
All of the body parts are “on call” 24 hours a day. Think of a well trained fire department. What happens when the alarm is sounded? The specific job of each nutrient varies greatly but the benefits of nutrient balance are a long and healthy life free of disease. Find out why nutrients are essential for your health and a better growth.
By Michael Eboh on September 2nd, 2009
Toxic Food Poisoning and Its Prevention
Food preservation and obscure messures could be taken to prevent toxics in the food we eat.
By Ebey Soman on August 20th, 2009
Poisons in The Well: Exposure, Health Effects and Remediation of Arsenic and Manganese in Bangladesh
Dr. Joseph Graziano, Professor at Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, talked about the growing arsenic and Manganese contamination of drinking water in Bangladesh and the growing health problems these contaminants are raising. I am presenting the quick background of the problem along with the studied side effects and observed patterns in the contaminated water.
By Lee Sallinger on August 11th, 2009
10 Things Every Patient Should Know
Today’s healthcare is improving, but to receive the very best care, patients need to be a partner in their care. Learn 10 things every patient should know.
By Shergill on July 26th, 2009
Nursing Assessment: Why Emergency Room Nurses are Like Detectives?
ER nurses are like detectives. They use their assessment skills to obtain as much information as is possible from different sources. They they check out the information for reliability and accuracy. This insures that an accurate diagnosis can be made. Accurate diagnosis, intervention and discharge begin with a good assessment! This is essential reading for nurses.
