What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells. These cells are the main transporters of oxygen to organs. If red blood cells are also deficient in hemoglobin, then your body isn’t getting enough oxygen. Symptoms of anemia — like fatigue — occur because organs aren’t… Continue reading
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Artificial Sweeteners for dogs – danger
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets. Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood sugar… Continue reading
Hypnosis and your problems
Forget the stage-show stereotypes. Hypnosis has helped people cut back on pain, anxiety, and depression medications, resolve intestinal problems, quit smoking, even have less stressful childbirth. There’s no pocket watch involved. Hypnosis is simply a state of concentration and focused attention — focused on a mental image. It’s a skill that must be learned from… Continue reading
How to fight against midlife weight gains?
First, you notice shopping for clothes isn’t as fun or simple as it used to be. Next comes the “muffin top” spilling over the jeans. Then the scale delivers dire news: You’re 10, 15, maybe 20 pounds beyond your “normal” weight. Midlife weight gain is common. Many Americans gain a pound or so every year… Continue reading
You are adoptive parents? Here 8 esential tips for you
After an exhausting trip overseas, topped off by a 15-hour train ride, Margaret Schwartz, a single professional in her mid-40s, arrived at an orphanage in Ukraine, where she had 30 minutes to make one of the most important decisions of her life. Moments later, and essentially without any formal training, Schwartz was on her way… Continue reading
HPV vacciness helps against the genital warts
A new study published by the BMJ (British Medical Journal) shows that vaccination against some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) can give strong and sustained protection against pre-cancerous growths of the cervix and genital warts. The quadrivalent HPV vaccine can help prevent low grade lesions due to HPV and prevent warts, according to an international… Continue reading
Sunscreen for children – save the gentle kid’s skin
Lazy days at the pool or beach are warm weather rituals for many families. But if you’re tempted to let your child play outdoors for even a few minutes without the proper sun protection, you might want to think twice. “It only takes one severe sunburn to potentially double your child’s chances of getting melanoma later… Continue reading
Healthy rules that you can break sometimes
Eight glasses of water; five to seven servings of fruits and veggies; eight hours of sleep — just keeping track of health recommendations can be exhausting, let alone following them. Here are 12 health rules that it’s OK — and sometimes even good — to break. 1. Don’t eat food that’s fallen on the floor.… Continue reading