Researchers from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland (the NORDynamIC project group) have observed that depressive symptoms in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are commonly overlooked in routine clinical interviews, and that treatment-induced depression compromises the outcome of HCV therapy. A second U.S. study found that patients with chronic infection had lower (work) productivity… Continue reading
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Eight tips for beautiful hair
Looking for a more natural approach to hair care? Here are some tips to help your hair look and feel its best. 1. Avoid shampoos that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals are synthetic detergents that are used in dishwashing liquid and other cleansers. They are valued because they lather well,… Continue reading
Only for kids: what can I do if the bed bug bit me?
What a Bedbug Is A bedbug is a small (about the size of a pencil eraser), flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. It hides during the day and comes out during the night to look for blood. A bedbug has a special ingredient in its saliva (spit) that… Continue reading
Mainly for anemia
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
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