Laminaria is a known food commodity in Korea, Japan, and China for more than one thousand years. It is rich in carotene, B vitamins, carbohydrates, inorganic salts which include calcium, and iron yielding 262 kilo-calories per 100 grams. It also contains mannitol, crude protein, ash, iodine, and calcium. Doctors over the centuries in Asia used Laminaria to cure Goiters which was aided by the salt and iodine contained in the Laminaria. Laminaria...more
Medical abortions have become popular in the U.S. Since 2001 with the FDA approval of RU486 for pregnancy between 3 and 7 weeks. Prior to 2001, medical abortions were commonly carried out with methotrexate. Methtrexate was FDA approved in the late 1950's for treatment of certain cancers. Since then, it has been used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate is known to cause miscarriages and severe fetal abnormalities in the first...more
There have been numerous studies and articles written in medical literature regarding medical abortion in the first nine weeks of pregnancy. Prior to medical abortion, the most common method of performing a termination of pregnancy required undergoing a Suction D&C (Dilatation and Currettage). The manner in which a Suction Currettage is carried out for patients 12 weeks or less, is to position the patient as if she is to undergo a routine Pap Smear or Pelvic Exam. As long as they have someone to drive them home, patients who do not want to remember or feel any discomfort while undergoing the surgical procedure, can be given Intravenous (IV) Sedation in doses that will generally last the length of time required to carry out the abortion procedure process. A vaginal speculum is then placed inside the cleansed vagina and the cervix (lower part of womb) is anesthetized (numbed). The cervical os is then dilated (opened) with serial dilators until it is adequately dilated enough to allow for the appropriately sized sterile currette to be placed inside the uterus. A manual vaccum or suction tubing is attached to the end of the currette and the gestational (pregnancy) tissue is gently...more
The Abortion Pill (Mifeprex, RU 486) was discovered and became popular in France in the late 1970's and early 1980's for termination of pregnancies between 3 and 7 weeks gestation. More than 50% of women in France and other parts of Europe choose the Abortion Pill method to terminate their pregnancy over the traditional surgical Suction Curettage....more
What is Rh factor?Every person's blood is one of four major types. A, B, AB, or O. Blood types are determined by the types of antigens on the blood cells.Rh describes the factor that is found on the red blood cells of most people. People with the Rh factor are Rh positive, those who do not have the factor are Rh negative. Approximately 85% of the...more
Abortion is defined as the termination of a human pregnancy from within the intrauterine (womb) cavity with the intent not to produce a live birth. The way abortions are carried out in the first trimester of pregnancy is either 1) medical abortion where RU486 or methotrexate are given the first day a patient visits the medical office or clinic. Misoprostol (cytotec) is given on the same day or up to 48 hours after the initial visit which causes the uterus to contract and expel its content. 2) Suction Dilation and Curettage or a Vacuum Aspiration surgical procedure. The Surgical Abortion procedure will be the focus of this article. The patient presents to the medical office and fills out several forms that pertain to having the abortion procedure. She is taken to the lab where a small amount of blood is taken along with a urine sample to confirm blood type, hematocrit (checking for anemia), a positive pregnancy test, urinary tract infections, or other problems that can be detected with a urinalysis test. A counselor goes over the benefits and risks of the surgical procedure.. Birth control is offered for patients who are not on birth control. It is discussed and confirmed that the...more
Prior to a decade ago, it was rare for medical personnel to perform abortions on patients 6 weeks or less. Reasons for this are the increased chance of retained (left behind) tissue because the pregnancy sac was so small it was easier to miss. This...more
Lamiinaria tents are made of the stems of the algae Laminaria digitate and Laminaria Japonica. Laminaria is seaweed that is mostly grown and cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. It is written about in the Chinese literature that dates back over...more
Breast enlargement is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in Europe. Its popularity shows no sign of waning and requests for surgery come from ever younger potential patients.However, is breast enlargement surgery really an option?Should women...more
Despite progress of medical science, breast cancer continues its destructive effects in all social class, poor and rich, black and white. It is estimated that breast cancer will affects one woman in eight will develop cancer during their lifetime....more
Inner beauty may be what counts but people often feel better about themselves when they look their best. So, the cosmetics trade is one of the few recession-proof industries. Discount cosmetics are an inexpensive pick-me-up. Add some shine to your...more
Admittedly, the clothes of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, to mention a few famous British designers, can cost a small fortune for the average person. However, being fashionable need not be expensive, not...more