Health & Wellness

lime © Horticulture () Cleaning When preparing food, it is essential to maintain clean hands at all times. Always wash your hands following use the toilet, prior to handling foods, and following handling raw meat.Remove jewellery before handling foods. Wash…

© Jose and Roxanne (Flickr) C-PAP Turndown © Jose and Roxanne (Flickr) Sleep apnea pillows for CPAP users Pillow styleThere are two basic styles of CPAP pillows made to accommodate different mask types and sleep habits. The pillows have contoured…

© effekt! (Flickr) 27/40 sick © effekt! (Flickr) Ingredients The main drug ingredient in Tylenol Arthritis is acetaminophen. In this product, it is in a dosage of 650 mg per tablet. Acetaminophen dosage for adults should be under 1000 mg…

© huwowenthomas (Flickr) pops spoon © huwowenthomas (Flickr) If your child is bedwetting at night, it may be a good idea to get a test done for diabetes. Thousands of children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every year, and…

© Otto Yamamoto (Flickr) Sussex County NJ © Otto Yamamoto (Flickr) Blood pressure readings Blood pressure is written in two numbers and measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). For example,if the blood pressure is 120/80mmHg, then 120 is the upper…

© bark (Flickr) 40+60 Feet, Euw. © bark (Flickr) Features CausesWhen the muscles down the front of the leg get weaken, foot drop occurs. Whether the condition is temporary or permanent depends on the severity of the condition. Drop foot…

© Albert Lozano-Nieto hemostats and clamps © Albert Lozano-Nieto What is the SI joint? The SI joints are created when the sacrum and right and left iliac bones join together. The sacrum is the name of a triangular-shaped bone found…

© Bram J. Meijer blood © Bram J. Meijer Blood types Blood groupsAccording to the International Society of Blood Transfusion, there are currently 30 different blood groups known in a grouping called ABO and 50 groups in a grouping called…

© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - A Navy corpsman applies a blood pressure cuff d © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Introduction Blood pressure readings are taken as two numbers. The systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.Systolic pressure versus diastolic…

© google mercury drops © google The severity of the poisoning depending upon the chemical form of mercury, the dose, duration of exposure, route of exposure and the general health of the exposed person. Mercury poisoning damages the central nervous…

© quinn.anya (Flickr) Pimply skin of an apple © quinn.anya (Flickr) Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets can make acne worse. When your diet consists of a lot of processed carbs it can cause inflammation all throughout the body, including…

© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) line art drawing Author raw Category:Urinary system © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Introduction For the majority of people, urination only occurs four to eight times in a single day. However, people who have excessive urination tend to go more…

© dinostock blood pressure manometer studio isolated © dinostock What are the symptoms of high-blood pressure? Hypertension is the most common chronic disease that usually has no symptoms or signs. Headaches and dizziness might occur, but most of the time…

© Mr.Thomas (Flickr) 90/365: The headache look (+13 things) © Mr.Thomas (Flickr) Investigate Try to find the cause of your headache so that you know how to treat it. Many headaches are caused by dehydration. Think about how much you've…

A world without cancer Just imagine a world without cancer? This must be the hope of every single person on earth. Cancer destroys lives, causes extreme pain and is a disease that attacks without warning sometimes. Years ago it was…

© Leonid Shcheglov Tonometer © Leonid Shcheglov Step 1:Practice good hygiene. This can be done by washing your hands rigorously on a regular basis. Make sure you wash your hands properly. Wash all of the areas in between the fingers…

Free Macro White Teeth With Dental Floss and Red Lipstick Creative Com © Pink Sherbet Photography (Flickr) First Steps Many people neglect to brush their teeth at least twice a day. This leads to stains and plaque building up on…

Hey kids! Always brush your teeth 3 times a day or you'll need to... © radiant guy (Flickr) Why Is root canal treatment necessary? Root canal treatment is necessary when a tooth has become very decayed and has been left…

bristles on a toothbrush © Paul Hill () Teeth cleaning equipment to purchase For the majority of adults, a toothbrush with soft or medium bristles will be adequate. Choose a toothbrush with an angled arrangement of both long and short…

© PakaLoeff (Flickr) IMG_20110612_211435 © PakaLoeff (Flickr) CBT skills to manage anxiety CBT skills provide natural relief for anxietyCBT is a widely used therapeutic approach, aimed at helping those suffering from common problems, such as anxiety and depression. Learning simple…

© Welshsk Alopecia © Welshsk Causes of stress induced hair loss Both men and women tend to lose hair thickness and amount as they age. However, excessive physical or emotional stress may cause hair loss. Many people experience hair loss…

© Scott Griessel (Fotolia) Close-Up Portrait of an Angry African-American Woman © Scott Griessel (Fotolia) What causes stress and anxiety? FinanceBeing faced with stress and anxiety is part of the many obstacles that people deal with in their everyday lives,…

© gagilas (Flickr) father & son © gagilas (Flickr) What is general anxiety? DefinitionIt is defined as a feeling of fear in children as a result of an external stimulus or event in the life of a child.CauseThe main cause…

© Alex France (Flickr) Exams :( [Day 12] © Alex France (Flickr) What is exam stress? Anxiety before examsThe first thing to remember is that it is normal for your child to feel nervous or anxious before a test or…

© Francois du Plessis (Fotolia) baby born with silver spoon in her mouth © Francois du Plessis (Fotolia) Adults General InformationThe National Sleep Foundation studies plethora of problems associated with adult sleeping problems. This includes sleeping patterns and stress, insomnia,…