If you’d like the pleasure of a few beautiful fish but don’t have the space for a large aquarium, a fish bowl may be just the solution you need to bring some finny friends to your home. Fish bowls are small, inexpensive and easy to maintain. There are an endless variety of decorative plants and… Continue reading
Month: March 2010
The asthma and it connection with natural fruit compound
A preliminary study by New Zealand company Plant & Food Research shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma. Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant may reduce lung inflammation with a multi-action assault in allergy-induced asthma. The compound was found in laboratory experiments to enhance the… Continue reading
Conjunctivitis and young rabbits
Conjunctivitis is a common eye disease in rabbits. While at the best of times it is a concerning disease, this article and podcast show that in young individuals it can quickly become a dreadful condition if left untreated. The patient is 5 weeks old and has been suffering with conjunctivitis for as long as the… Continue reading
Canadian researchers shows how to attack cancer cells and more specific leukemia cells
Researchers from the University of Montreal, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital and Laval University have discovered a channel to attack leukemia and other cancer cells, reports a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. This discovery of a previously hidden channel may alter the way doctors treat cancer patients. Senior author Dindial Ramotar, a professor at… Continue reading
Some easter and healthy salads
Spinach and Strawberry Salad Ingredients * 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces * 4 cups sliced strawberries * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon paprika * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds * 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions 1. In a large… Continue reading
Breakfast wraps
Breakfast Burritos Ingredients * 1 pound bacon * 10 eggs * 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans * 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese * 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas Directions 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Wrap the tortillas in foil… Continue reading
New insight on how exactly the mental doctors prescribe drugs
A new study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) outlines the conditions that physicians around the country reported treating with psychiatric drugs such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. Psychiatric medications are one of the most widely prescribed categories of drugs in the nation; yet few studies have comprehensively examined… Continue reading
Wraps for sandwiches
Whole Wheat Wraps Ingredients * 4 cups whole wheat flour * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder * 1 cup warm water Directions 1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Pour in water; stir to combine. Mix in additional water in 1 tablespoon increments, until a soft pliable… Continue reading