Obsessive-compulsive Disorders

17 11 2011

Symptoms

Persistent, unpleasant, and unwelcome mental images, often with a violent theme. Disturbing thoughts or impulses that may conflict with moral or religious beliefs. An uncontrollable urge to count, touch, or reorganize everything in sight. Washing hands until they are raw to placate an excessive fear of germs. Read the rest of this entry »



Build Muscle

4 11 2011

This month’s goal: Do three 20-minute strength sessions per week

You’re probably already feeling sleeker, stronger and more sculpted—and the best muscle makeover is yet to come. It’s time for stepped-up moves called triples, which target three muscle groups at once, always including your stomach. Read the rest of this entry »



Proscar vs Propecia

2 11 2011

You may have heard of both Proscar and Propecia in recent years in ads on the television, radio, and in print. What type of drugs are they? What are the effects of these two drugs?

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Getting Drug Dancer Message to Students

28 10 2011

Students with disabilities and learning difficulties will benefit from a new education package to teach them about the risks of drug use.

The 266-page package will be provided to all government and non-government schools next month, followed by a seminar to familiarise teachers with the package on 15 November. Read the rest of this entry »



Beautiful Skin – Detoxify and Exfoliate

20 10 2011

Our skin is an important asset to our health and beauty. It is a channel of detoxification and reflects any build up of toxins present in the body. Radiant and lovely skin is a benefit of detoxification. So as our internal body becomes cleaner and healthier, our skin will reflect these changes with vibrancy and health. Read the rest of this entry »



Science Over Mind and Body

6 10 2011

Medicine was still in a pretty crude state in the 19th century. Inoculations had only just begun (viruses themselves had not even been identified as a concept). Read the rest of this entry »



Why Does My Head Hurt?

28 09 2011

Most of us get an occasional headache, but what we don’t realize is that a headache can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying problem. Most likely, your headache will arrive without being a symptom of a disorder. It will develop gradually and then be gone within a few hours. Usually your headache will be caused from tension that places a strain on muscular tissues and blood vessels in the head or neck. Read the rest of this entry »



Seven Nutritional Tips

2 09 2011

Here are seven easy tips that can save you a ton of calories and fat!
Having a tuna fish sandwich for lunch is good for you, right? Not if you’re getting the tuna fish that’s already prepared. It’s usually loaded with mayonnaise. Ask for their individual tuna fish sandwich. In most delis it’ll cost the same but since they have to prepare it you can ask for very little mayonnaise.

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Kraft Taco Shells: An Allegation, an Investigation and a Recall

4 08 2011

Last week began with an allegation and an investigation for Kraft Foods, Inc. Allegedly, Kraft used an unauthorized genetically modified corn, StarLink, in one of its products — Taco Bell brand taco shells sold in supermarkets.

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A Plague of Israel Reaches the American East Coast Post 1

27 07 2011

Despite the worldwide microbial soup that is slowly coming to a boil, Americans have enjoyed peace of mind and relative immunity from the threat of tropical diseases. Climate restrictions, rapid mortality, and restrictions of travel time and distance all have combined to keep savage, newly emergent viruses like Ebola and Dengue out of the American public consciousness…. until recently. Read the rest of this entry »