Published April 3, 2008
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7 Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore and should consult medical attention.
No. 1: Worst Headache of Your Life
Get medical attention immediately. “If you have a cold, it could be a sinus headache,” says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, MACP, spokeswoman for the American College of Physicians. “But you could have a brain hemorrhage or brain tumor. With any pain, unless you’re sure of what caused it, get it checked out.”
Sharon Brangman, MD, FACP, spokeswoman for the American Geriatrics Society, tells WebMD that when someone says they have the worst headache of their life, “what we learned in medical training was that was a classic sign of a brain aneurysm. Go immediately to the ER.”
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Published October 8, 2007
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Not just the usual suspects like sugar that may be harmful. Some surprising — even healthy — foods can cause cavities, while others can help protect you from decay, gum disease, and even bad breath. Here’s how to tailor your diet for optimal dental health:
Eat carbs at mealtimes
A handful of potato chips or even a wholewheat roll can be just as damaging to your teeth and gums as a chocolate chip cookie. All carbohydrates break down into simple sugars, which are ultimately converted by bacteria in the mouth into plaque, a sticky residue that is the primary cause of gum disease and cavities. Carb-based foods such as breads and crackers tend to have “a chewy, adhesive texture,” making it easier for them to get caught between teeth or under the gum line, where bacteria can then accumulate, says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Have carbs at mealtimes rather than as a snack: When you eat a larger amount of food, you produce more saliva, which helps wash food particles away.
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Published September 23, 2007
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Here are the 4 simple steps to start the exercise habit (and keep it going). I should note that you can use these 4 steps to start any habit.
1. Set one easy, specific, measurable goal. There are several keys to setting this crucial goal:
* Written: Write this down. Post it up. If you don’t write it down, it’s not important.
* Easy: Don’t — DO NOT — set a difficult goal. Set one that is super, super easy. Five minutes of exercise a day. You can do that. Work your way to 10 minutes after a month. Then go to 15 after 2 months. You can see what I mean: make it easy to start with, so you can build your habit, then gradually increase.
* Specific: By specific, I mean what activity are you going to do, at what time of day, and where? Don’t just say “exercise” or “I’m going to walk”. You have to set a time and place. Make it an appointment you can’t miss.
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Published September 23, 2007
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Overeating- Hoodia gordonii, 250-500 mg twenty minutes before a meal. Eat less that meal
Afternoon slumps - 15-20 grams protein in the morning balances blood sugar
Migraine - 150-200 mg Butterbur can avert migraine in process.
Diabetes - Gymnema and other plants balance blood sugar. Gymnema on tongue blocks sweet receptors.
Fatigue - B12/BComplex intramuscular injections. Feel energy boost right away.
Traveler’s Diarrhea - Probiotics like lactobacillis acidophilus can prevent or stop this condition.
Smoking Cessation - Lobelia fills nicotine receptors, calms anxiety, and is a muscle relaxant.
Anxiety - California poppy, hops, oats, valerian, skullcap, passionflower all calm mental & physical symptoms.
Published September 10, 2007
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Exmovere LLC unveiled a Web-based Bluetooth-enabled biosensor wristwatch dubbed “Exmocare,” which is designed to help provide elderly care assistance for individuals 65 years of age and older. (You know, for those “I’ve fallen and can’t get up!” moments.)
Exmocare allows family and other caregivers to monitor an elderly individual’s physiological and emotional health status in from afar, and get this–in real-time! The “wearable sensor system” offers automated reports on the elderly individuals’ vital signs including pulse, heart rate and motion. It can also assess up to ten different emotions including relaxed, worried and agitated. So does this mean that the RI-MAN Humanoid Robot will be out of a job?
