Day: March 12, 2017

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… it’s a debate over Medicaid. That’s because Obamacare mostly turned out to be a big expansion of Medicaid. The health insurance exchanges that were Congress is like a computer system. Its constructs are binary — “0” and “1.” Yes and no. Lawmakers …

On Health: Do carbs make you fat?

… replacements. If you think you have celiac disease, see a doctor to get tested before diving into a gluten-free diet. Health Canada follows the Institute of Medicine’s Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range : a healthy diet should be 45-65 per …

Are primary care doctors referring too much?

… Interestingly, at our institution, we find that there are patients with a specialist or subspecialist for every health condition they have. A cardiologist follows them for their high blood pressure. A gastroenterologist follows them for their …

Twelve years of H5N1

… rank ignoramuses like me and old pros like Revere (whom we old-timers still miss). It also included a few serious health journalists, who took the time to teach me a great deal about health communication. Flublogia evolved rapidly. Some early …

An invitation to engage in alcohol policy

… the many benefits alcohol provides as an important sector to the economy and the serious threats it causes to public health and safety. For these reasons, we can all agree that alcohol should be reasonably regulated. Title 4 statutes regulate the …

What you probably didna t know about sunscreen

… digesting. Serotonin also helps reduce depression, regulate anxiety, heal wounds, stimulate nausea, and maintain bone health. Sunlight is also a source of vitamin D, which is produced in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) B rays and defends …

Centenarian Melvina Ferguson praises a hand of Goda

The secret to a long life lies within the lineage of Melvina Ferguson – a St Thomas native who, on February 20, 2017, celebrated her 100th birthday. “Me feel good man, an me nuh even feel mi gone to that,” Ferguson said last week as she gave a hearty laugh during an interview with the Jamaica Observer.

Antiseptic Skin Spray Recipe

… others any way she can. One way she chooses to help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural health and healing methods for the well-being of both people and pets. Fill out the form below to receive our free natural health …

Antiseptic Skin Spray Recipe

… others any way she can. One way she chooses to help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural health and healing methods for the well-being of both people and pets. Fill out the form below to receive our free natural health …

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An unconventional local businessman is breaking taboos in Cyprus and Europe, making organic soaps with cannabis oil which are becoming more of a no-brainer household item. Writer and handmade soap maker Andreas Ioannou spoke to Offsite.com.cy news about his business in making and selling organic health products, using only natural ingredients including cannabis oil and doing away with all the chemicals.

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An unconventional local businessman is breaking taboos in Cyprus and Europe, making organic soaps with cannabis oil which are becoming more of a no-brainer household item. Writer and handmade soap maker Andreas Ioannou spoke to Offsite.com.cy news about his business in making and selling organic health products, using only natural ingredients including cannabis oil and doing away with all the chemicals.

The six mistakes all women are making

… 1. THONGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED While they add a certain sex appeal, wearing thongs and g-strings could have serious health implications. Doctor Cannon warned that E. Coli can be transferred from your bottom to your vagina. She said: ‘Think about where …

Marian Keyes: ‘I thought of suicide 40 times every day’

The writer of novels including Watermelon, Sushi For Beginners and Rachel’s Holiday, has said she faced suicidal urges up to 40 times a day in the depths of mental illness. She battled the depression for 18 months and tried every possible remedy, including medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and meditation and mass – but nothing worked but the passage of time.

Marian Keyes: ‘I thought of suicide 40 times every day’

The writer of novels including Watermelon, Sushi For Beginners and Rachel’s Holiday, has said she faced suicidal urges up to 40 times a day in the depths of mental illness. She battled the depression for 18 months and tried every possible remedy, including medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and meditation and mass – but nothing worked but the passage of time.

Check your smoke alarms today

… straight day didn’t faze the Crimson Tide, who seemed more charged when things got tight. Numerous nation’s leading health care groups, including the American Association of Retired Persons, have denounced the plan. House Speaker Paul Ryan praised …

Childhood bullying may up heart disease, diabetes risk

New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.

Childhood bullying may up heart disease, diabetes risk

New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.

Far-north mallards are thriving on the edge

With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on March 6. Upstream, just a few miles behind them, 500 ducks were surviving in a one-mile stretch of open water.

Far-north mallards are thriving on the edge

With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on March 6. Upstream, just a few miles behind them, 500 ducks were surviving in a one-mile stretch of open water.

Samut Prakan and Buri Ram on alert for rabies

Authorities in Buri Ram and Samut Prakan provinces have issued warnings to people about an outbreak of rabies during the summer season. The northeastern province of Buri Ram has already enforced an order declaring all 23 districts as a controlled zone after detecting rabies in 23 of 77 samples sent for testing.

Samut Prakan and Buri Ram on alert for rabies

Authorities in Buri Ram and Samut Prakan provinces have issued warnings to people about an outbreak of rabies during the summer season. The northeastern province of Buri Ram has already enforced an order declaring all 23 districts as a controlled zone after detecting rabies in 23 of 77 samples sent for testing.