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MEDICAL TREATMENT OF SEIZURES: PHILOSOPHY OF TREATMENT

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

Although once it was believed that all seizures should be treated, just because they were there, now it is generally believed that no judgment can cover every individual. Decisions about treatment should be made by the patient (or parent) and … Continue reading →

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TYPE II DIABETES: WHY IS HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE BAD FOR YOU?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by admin

Too much glucose in your bloodstream can be toxic to a number of your body’s systems and organs. Prolonged high blood glucose levels can damage your blood vessels, your eyes, your nerves and your kidneys. Although you may feel good … Continue reading →

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HYPERTENSION AND OBESITY

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

What is the extent of the link between hypertension and obesity? There is a very close link between obesity, particularly abdominal obesity, and hypertension; it has been reported that up to two-thirds of cases of hypertension are linked with obesity. … Continue reading →

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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CANCER: SORE MOUTH

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Sore Mouth may result from drug reaction, vitamin deficiency, small ulcers, fungal infections and bacterial infections. Natural Remedies: The treatment for sores in the mouth produced by drugs, is to keep the mouth hygienically clean. The patient should also gargle … Continue reading →

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SKIN AND REGULATION OF BODY TEMPERATURE

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

The skin plays an important part in the regulation of the temperature of the body, and the sweat glands in particular are involved in this ever present function. A constant balance of temperature has to be maintained; regulation is constantly … Continue reading →

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HIV: GET REGULAR MEDICAL CARE-LABORATORY TESTS

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

All people with HIV infection should have regular medical care. Options for medical care will depend to some extent on the resources available. For the person with HIV infection who feels well, regular medical care usually includes between two and … Continue reading →

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QUICK REFERENCES: SYMPTOMS AND ACTION – CONSTIPATION & CANDIDA

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Constipation 1 Increase fluids; take as little milk as possible, cut down on tea and coffee. 2 Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. 3 Take linseed or bulking agent with lots of water. 4 Massage abdomen with or without oil … Continue reading →

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MINERALS: POTASSIUM & SODIUM

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

Potassium Functions:   Works with sodium to control fluid balance of the body Sources:   Green leafy vegetables, oranges, apples, potatoes, bananas, lean meat Causes of   Deficiency:   Water tablets, diarrhoea or vomiting, long term steroids, abusing laxatives, large quantities of tea or … Continue reading →

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SEIZURES AND EPILEPSY IN CHILDHOOD: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S TESTS – SPIKES

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

Since a clinical seizure requires that a sufficient number of brain cells fire together to cause the alteration in movement or behavior, one would expect this “firing” to cause a change in the electrical activity recorded on the EEG. That … Continue reading →

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DIETS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES: NUTRITIVE AND NON- NUTRITIVE SWEETENERS

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

Nutritive Sweeteners Nutritive sweeteners include fructose, honey, corn syrup, molasses, fruit juice or fruit juice concentrates, dextrose, maltose, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, as well as sucrose. Research has shown no significant advantage or disadvantage of any of … Continue reading →

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