Cucumber Hair Drench If you swim in a chlorinated pool for exercise on a regular basis, the same damage you’ve noticed happening to your skin and bathing suit, is happening to your hair, as well. Try this treatment at home to keep chlorine damage to a minimum. 1 egg 1 eggshell’s worth of olive oil… Continue reading
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Supplies for haitian ophthalmologists from their american colleagues
The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (Academy) Task Force on Haiti Recovery, in cooperation with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), is coordinating donation and distribution of ophthalmic equipment and supplies to Haitian ophthalmologists, including several exam lanes (complete sets of the equipment needed to provide a thorough eye exam)*, thousands of doses of pharmaceuticals, surgical… Continue reading
Tips for sun safety – part two
Use Protective Eyewear for Kids Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. Even 1 day in the sun can result in a burned cornea (the outermost, clear membrane layer of the eye). Cumulative exposure can lead to cataracts later in life (clouding of the eye lens, which results in blindness). The best… Continue reading
How to understand that our dwarf hamster is diabetic
A diabetic dwarf hamster will have all or some of the following symptoms: 1. Increased thirst, drinking excessively. 2. Peeing excessively, strong smelly urine with either a sweetish smell or a acetone (nail polish remover smell). 3. Sudden weight loss or weight gain. 4. Tiredness (sleeping more than usual) or excessive exercise or a combination… Continue reading
Tips for sun safety – part one
We all need some sun exposure; it’s our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn’t take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage,… Continue reading
For children with Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Children exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) early in life later had a diminished immune response to diphtheria and tetanus vaccinations, according to a study published online June 20 ahead of print in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). This result suggests that PCB exposure during the first years of life, a critical period in… Continue reading
Delicous vegetable dishes
Basil Quinoa with Red Bell Pepper With quinoa playing the starring role, nutrients abound in this full-flavored side dish. A great addition to any dinner, this dish goes especially well with a crisp salad. To make ahead, prepare as directed, except do not sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Cover and chill for up to 6 hours.… Continue reading
What would I do if my child were raped?
Rape — forced, unwanted sexual intercourse — can happen to males and females of any age. Rape (also called sexual assault) is about power, not sex. A rapist uses actual or threatened force or violence to exert control over another human being. Some rapists use drugs or alcohol to take away a person’s ability to fight back. Rape… Continue reading