Author: Mark Wiley, O.M.D.People generally describe their body pain and health concerns in terms that they think the healthcare provider in front of them wants to hear. However, because of this many important things that can and do affect their health in the course of their activities in daily living (ADL), are omitted from the dialogue. The problem with this is that the doctor/therapist/chiropractor should know about all of the things one does...more
Morning sickness can differ in various women. Some may experience mild symptoms while others will experience severe symptoms. However, there is no one solution that works for all but there are things you can do to alleviate the symptoms.1.Slightly changing you eating habits. You would improve the condition better by eating small meals daily rather than three big meals. You could maintain your blood sugar concentration. By doing this, you can also...more
Author: Womancare Services, Inc.A Korean doctor has had a change of heart after performing abortions for nearly twenty years and hearing the cries of his patients. He has been so moved by his patients’ distress that he has started a movement by former abortion doctors who want stricter sanctions against abortion in Korea. Even though South Korean law prohibits abortion except in rare cases, the law is flaunted so much that the country is called the “Abortion Republic.” The news is food for thought for women in Berwyn, Cicero, Stickney, N. Riverside and surrounding areas who are considering abortion. "Over time, I became emotionless," Shim Sang-duk, a 42-year-old obstetrician, told the Los Angeles Times recently about the abortions he performed. "I came to see the results of my work as just a chunk of blood.” He began to despise himself, then stopped performing abortions, and then founded an activist group of doctors who want stronger measures taken against abortion in Korea. In November, Shim and dozens of other obstetricians held a news conference to ask “forgiveness” for having performed illegal abortions, according to the New York Times. In the lobby of Shim’s...more
It might not have crossed your mind before but teaching English in Taiwan at most schools isn't as straight forward as you may think. The many privately owned schools in Taiwan place great importance on the skin colour of the teachers they hire. This doesn't mean that you won't find any teachers who aren't Caucasian, but the majority of schools...more
Author: Lenneice DrewIf you think doctors would rather skip the personal connections with their patients, you could be wrong. Telemedicine has failed to take hold in the same way that other, newer, technologies have. This is where video conferencing and data transfer through phones and the Internet connect doctors to patients. The idea seems to be...more
Author: Renata NyleveWhether you are suffering from type one or type two diabetes, you need to seek professional advice for treatment. Medicare covers doctor diabetic supply for those who are dependent on insulin and those who are not. Some of the supplies include lancets, glucose-testing monitors, blood-testing strips and glucose testing monitors. Renata Nyleve Editor of the "Free Diabetic Testing Supplies" website -- http://www.FreeDiabeticTestingSupplies.net -- pointed out; “…Lancets are sharp pointed blades or needles that are used in getting blood samples to test the glucose. Lancets are of different types some of them having caps while others have special features such as laser skin perforators and automatic lancing devices…” The automatic lancing devices are tubes that are used to get blood samples while the laser skin perforators are similar to lancets that are used to puncture the skin to obtain the blood sample. Glucose test strips, Glucose testing monitors and the glucose control solutions work together to test the blood sugar level of diabetics and the implications. The blood glucose monitor is used to take the reading from the blood droplets. They are usually...more
Books are perhaps ones best friend, to curl up with, to take on journeys, and as an ongoing source of knowledge and wisdom. Books transport you to a different world and introduce wonderment and joy, both fictional and real. Fiction books are...more
It has been another long day at the office. Right now you are feeling discomfort in your neck, shoulders, and lower back. Having an office job has its drawbacks because some days the pain from sitting all day is unbearable. Possibly your physician...more
Pregnant women have to deal with numerous woes, acne being one of them. Frequently pregnant women deal with ugly pimples and zits in the course of their pregnancy. This is primarily due to the hormonal changes that occur within the female body during...more
Author: sean sandvikTake a look at the tabloid scene today and, chances are, you'll see nothing but second-guesses and armchair diagnoses of Britney Spears' mental health problems. Everything from anxiety disorder to depression, from bi-polar...more
Author: fauziwongWhen the doctor suggests that your child with autism, the immediate reaction of disbelief ?and the desire for second, third and fourth also ask for advice. Because autism is difficult to ?diagnose so different in every child's...more
Many people suffer from high stress and are looking for ways to alleviate it. There are vitamins on the market now which can make you feel better.Our lives get more demanding and stressful on a regular basis. With the demands of family, school,...more