I was looking through an old medical book and found this crazy advice. To treat a fever shut the person in a tight fitting room until fever subsides.
Medicology
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Posted by in Health, Just A Thought New Research on Depakote
Posted by in Health For those of you on this drug or know someone on it, be aware of this major side effect. I was taking an updated nursing class on antidepressant and behavior drugs and learned about this new development. Depakote or Valporic Acid is used for seizures, headaches, and mood disorders. Research has determined that it may increase…Read more »
Better Balance
Posted by in Health Have you noticed that your balance is off? Those that have scoliosis and have problems with their joints may notice this problem. To lower your risk of falls and to improve your balance, try this exercise. Hold onto the back of a chair for support and rise up on the balls of your feet. Hold for…Read more »
Those Magical Beans
Beans are packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Researchers have found that beans have the power to prevent muscle shrinkage, keep your joints moving freely, and makes your muscles stronger. Red, kidney, and pinto beans rank the highest of antioxidant foods. So eat your beans.
Brain Fog
Posted by in Health, Just A Thought Did you know that sniffing peppermint stimulates the part of the brain responsible for energy and attention? Researchers have found that peppermint helps those who are fatigued.
Barriers of Domestic Violence
Posted by in Health, Just A Thought Domestic violence is a pattern of coercion or assault used by an adult or adolescent to force a partner to comply with his wishes. This control includes physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. Conservative estimates put the number of women assaulted by their partner at 2 to 4 million per year. Despite an increased focus, there…Read more »
The Dreaded Mumps
Posted by in Health My brother had the mumps when we were young. His cheeks looked like a squirrel with a mouthful of nuts. I lucked out and never got the mumps. It didn’t stop me from teasing my brother though. Some of my friends have asked me questions about mumps, since there is an outbreak of the disease in Washington…Read more »
POPULAR GLUTEN
Posted by in Health, Herbs, Health, & Crafts A popular trend in the USA is avoiding gluten. There is this belief that eating foods containing gluten may contribute to weight gain as well as a list of ailments. Some books claim that gluten-laden grains are the culprits that underlie chronic health problems. Every major change in our diet also carries a possibility of…Read more »
The Brain & Addictive Behavior
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized We perceive the world, think about our perceptions, produce emotions from those thoughts, and combine these as storage in our memories. The brain produces behavior to ensure our well-being. Disruptive behaviors happen when there is distortion to this system such as addiction. Addictive behavior due to recreational drugs or alcohol consumption over time are due…Read more »
The Power of Nicotine
Nicotine is a natural insecticide that comes from the family of nightshade plants, including the tobacco plant. Purified nicotine was used by farmers many years ago as an insecticide, until it was found toxic to humans. It takes only 60 mg of nicotine to kill a human being. So why do people still smoke? The…Read more »
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