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Dr. Lawrence Broxmeyer of Med America Research Finds Correlation
The notion that Alzheimer's, Creutzelf-Jakob, and Mad Cow Disease may be caused by the consumption of meat and dairy products has, up to now, been pretty much dismissed by the medical research community but an article written recently by Lawrence Broxmeyer, M.D. of Med-America Research, is beginning to turn heads. 'The possibility of the age-related reemergence of food borne Mycobacterium bovis (bovine tuberculosis) as a vector for Creutzfeldt'Jakob Disease (CJD or human Mad Cow Disease) and ...Read more »•
How To Lose Weight Sensibly and Keep It Off
Article: How To Lose Weight Sensibly and Keep It Off Who should lose weight? Health experts generally agree that adults who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems or a family history of such problems can benefit from weight loss. Some weight-related health problems include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or high blood sugar levels. Even a small weight loss of 10 to 20 pounds can improve your health by lowering your blood pressure and ...Read more »•
Stupidman Gets Colonoscopied
Other than being Stupidman, I am probably a typical 50 year old male. By that I mean I have a strong preference to avoid personal medical issues. My philosophy is if I feel ok I am. If I have a headache I take something, if the headache persists I take more until the headache goes away. If I get a sinus infection or strep throat I go to a clinic, pay cash, get some antibiotics, take them, get well. Until two weeks ago I had perfect cholesterol (never tested), a fine prostate (never checked) ...Read more »•
Dealing With Stress at School
Copyright 2005 Trevor Dumbleton For all that talk of school being the "best time in your life", one of the most difficult results of school is simple school stress. Of course, school stress is not only brought on by classes, homework, papers to write, problems to solve, and the persistent need to keep up with reading. It is also brought on by the often taxing work of keeping up with friends, keeping up with life, keeping the parents happy, and rather onerous task of simply being young and ...Read more »•
THE "FRIENDLY" BACTERIA Necessary To Health!
THE "FRIENDLY" BACTERIA Necessary To Health! © By Lena Sanchez Yes, there is a friendly and necessary bacterium required to stay health. Let me tell you a true story. 17 years ago, my 2 year-old grandson had been having diarrhea for weeks and nothing seemed to stop it. The doctor had given prescriptions and a diet that wasn't touching it. After two weeks of diarrhea it had became watery and blood tinged making my grandson one tired and cranky little boy as his system was unable to absorb ...Read more »•
I'm Whispering! IBS An Unpleasant Subject
What is IBS? It is known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and also has a variety of names such as: Mucus colitis, Nervous Colitis, Spastic colon, Nervous colon, Irritated colon, Unstable colon. It is actually one of the most common intestinal problems and often responsible for work absenteeism. Many women unfortunately deal with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome months before they seek help. Many are just too embarrassed to seek help. IBS is prevalent in the US and affects one in five ...Read more »•
The Rise of High School Drug Testing
School districts, much like employers, have begun to implement drug-testing policies. Many school officials cite statistics relating to school performance and safety among drug users. Whether the drug testing acts as a method of screening students or as a method of deterrence from drug use, the popularity of this practice has increased significantly in many school systems. Supporters of high school drug testing often cite governmental statistics. These numbers show a steadily growing number ...Read more »•
Children, ADHD, and School
/p> In order for your ADHD affected child to perform better in school, it is important for parents to be able to advocate for them with teachers, administrators, and even the school system itself. In order to be a better voice for your child, it is important for parents to understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, its effects on your child, and what interventions work best inside and outside the home. First, it is important that you communicate the ADHD diagnosis with your child's ...Read more »•