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Is A Natural Colon Cleanse For You?

Laura Reade — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:36:15 +0000

Doing a natural colon cleanse is a great way to clear out your system. Many of us have very unhealthy colons that are filled with impacted waste. Over time, this becomes a huge burden on our health. Many people would be surprised that the problems they are experiencing are a direct result of the health of their colons.

There are many products out there to fix this, and the majority of them are natural. Different herbs work very well and have been tested over time to produce the best possible results.

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Aches and pains in your neck? Blame your iPad

Maddison Learmonth — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:26:45 +0000

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – ALL SHORES – That pain in your neck could be caused by your iPad. According to a new study, users of touch-screen computer tablets experience more strain to their muscles than those using desktop or laptop computers.

The problem is that users of tablets often hunch over, craning their necks as they stare down at the screens. The position forces neck and shoulder muscles to work overtime to support the weight of the head, which, in turn, leads to aches and pains. Get more…

Award-Winning Author Talks Personalized Medicine at FutureMed

Laura Reade — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:57:18 +0000

Noted journalist and author David Ewing Duncan kicked off the Wednesday session of FutureMed by discussing personalized medicine and his work on the Experimental Man Project. The experiment, which is ongoing, is what Duncan described as a humanized way to look at personalized medicine, which can be useful in explaining the technology to the masses. He argued that personalized medicine stands in stark contrast to traditional medicine, which is one-size-fits-all and tries to fit patients into a box.

Pharmaceuticals are one of the most-needed applications of personalized medicine, he said, and the response rates for many drugs are pretty dismal.

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Should You Go Grain-Free? An Interview With Ann Marie Michaels

Maddison Learmonth — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:47 +0000

In light of Ann Maries upcoming e-course in how to prepare Healthy, Whole Grains, I thought Id ask her a few burning questions that I know many of you share with me.

Its no secret that I eat a mostly grain-free diet. All you have to do is look at the recipes that Ive posted and you can see the evolution from this Sausage & Swiss Stuffed French Toast made with store-bought sourdough bread, to this when I started making my own breads using whole grains, to the slew of grain-free recipes I post now like this Berry Pancake Souffle.

Ive never avoided grains for health or digestive reasons.

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NIAID News Release: Media Availability: NIH Tests Novel Vaccine Made from Weakened Malaria Parasites

Brianna Buckland — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:57:21 +0000

WHAT: Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have begun enrolling participants in an early-stage clinical trial testing an investigational malaria vaccine composed of live but weakened malaria parasites in the immature, sporozoite stage of their life cycle. The Phase I trial is taking place on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.

The candidate vaccine, known as PfSPZ, was developed by scientists at Sanaria Inc., of Rockville, Md., and is intended to protect against Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly of the malaria parasites.

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Oral HIV test almost as accurate as blood test

Maddison Learmonth — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:55:12 +0000

New findings that a saliva-based HIV test is only 2 percent less accurate than blood tests could make a case for more widespread self-testing around the world.

Researchers from McGill University in Montreal report in this week’s issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases that field research data from five worldwide databases show that in high-risk populations, the saliva test (approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2004) is 98.0 percent accurate, compared to a blood test’s 99.68 percent accuracy.

The painless and noninvasive OraQuick HIV-1/2 saliva test, which yields results in just 20 minutes, has been shown to have great promise across several previous studies, but McGill medical scientist Nitika Pant Pai says this is the first study to evaluate its global potential.

“Getting people to show up for HIV testing at public clinics has been difficult because of visibility, stigma, lack of privacy, and discrimination,” Dr.

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The Wiley-Blackwell History of American Film, Four Volume Set

Laura Reade — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:32:34 +0000

Comprising over 90 essays and richly illustrated with over 200 images, the Wiley-Blackwell History of American Film provides a chronological portrait of American film history from its origins to the present day.

Taken as a whole, the essays in this collection represent a comprehensive and nuanced overview of American film history from the intersecting perspectives of industry, audiences, aesthetics, culture, politics, issues, and ideology.

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Health Tip: When It’s Time to Call the Doctor About Bedwetting

Maddison Learmonth — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:25:39 +0000

Most cases of bedwetting aren’t something to worry about, experts say, but occasionallythey can represent a medical problem.

The Nemours Foundation says you should call a pediatrician about bedwetting if:

Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies

Brianna Buckland — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:59:54 +0000

A perk of gathering the recipes for our brand new The CarbLovers Diet Cookbook (out this month) was working with so many amazing chefs. This whole-wheat sugar cookie from Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of New York City’s Baked bakery is healthier than most (and beautiful, too).

To make cookies: Preheat oven to 325°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a medium bowl. Be

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What Is Constipation?

Laura Reade — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:50:42 +0000

The term “constipation” can have a lot of different meanings if you were to ask the general public. For some people, constipation can refer to someone not having a bowel movement very often.

Other people might describe constipation as the straining to defecate because the colon is packed with stools that are hard and cannot pass through the anus.

A third group of people might also describe constipation as that feeling that the intestine is not completely empty.

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Relax Naturally

Maddison Learmonth — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:40:44 +0000

Its ironic, but the concept of holistic wellness isnt always popular with some of my clients Not everyone is interested in learning the root causes of their conditions or dis-eases and/or taking the necessary steps to address them through meaningful lifestyle changes Recently, a client wanted to know what simple steps he could take to help him through a particularly stressful time at work Options such as aerobic exercise, dietary adjustments and yoga were summarily dismissed by this Type-A personality due to time constraints What to do?

There are some natural remedies that can be used to assist you through times of anxiety and distress The alternatives listed below do not address the underlying issues that contribute to a stressful state of mind This is why I dont recommend them as long term solutions Nevertheless, theyre much safer when compared to destructive pacifiers such as cigarettes, drugs and excessive alcohol use

An extract of lemon balm Melissa officinalis was recently shown to reduce mild-to-moderate anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance in a group of stressed volunteers In the 15 day study, 600 mg/day of a patented lemon balm extract Cyracos ameliorated anxiety-associated symptoms by 15% and lowered insomnia by 42% Other current research points to the value of high dose B-complex vitamins and concentrated fish oil, providing 2,085 mg EPA and 348 mg DHA daily, in stressed students and workers All three of these supplements have a good safety record and numerous studies to back their use for promoting mental health

Two simple, mind-body approaches are always worth considering The first is the use of bergamot oil as an aromatherapeutic essence Current evidence reveals that a spray containing this citrus extract lowers anxiety, blood pressure and heart rate variability in anxious individuals Finally, meditation, even if its only practiced for 5 minutes a day, can significantly alter anxious feelings, perceived stress and improve quality of life Carrying around a small bottle or inhaler containing bergamot oil and/or meditating for a minimum of 5 minutes daily is feasible for just about everyone

DARPA Helps Develop Radiation Sickness Treatment

Laura Reade — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:18:36 +0000

Acute radiation exposure may seem like an intractable problem, quickly evolving and leading to an unpleasant end. Yet antibiotics have been known to help to ward off infections if neutropenia develops soon after exposure.

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10 Common Questions Asked in Job Interviews

Brianna Buckland — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:15:36 +0000

Worried about an upcoming interview Prepare yourself by learning some of the most common job interview questions asked. Craft your answers beforehand, and come prepared.

Being articulate is paramount especially if you seek a customer service job, and the interviewer will probably craft some questions that feel like they are meant to trip you up. No one can possibly have all the questions, or even respond with the best answers all the time.

There will be moments on the drive home where you will say to yourself, “Why did I say that?” Mostly, you will try to re-live the interview to diagnose where you might have messed up. Her

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The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology

Laura Reade — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:42:13 +0000

The Encyclopedia of Peace Psychology, available online through Wiley Online Library oras a three-volume print set,is a state-of-the-art resource featuring almost 300 entries contributed by leading international scholars that examine the psychological dimensions of peace and conflict studies. Get more…

Cosmetic Surgery Should Not Be Taken Lightly

Maddison Learmonth — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:47:48 +0000

Cosmetic surgery is a huge decision. Jeyaram Srinivasan, a top consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon from the Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn said that this type of surgery is a life changing decision not to be taken lightly. While he says that complications are rare, things can still go wrong, and surgery may not always turn out as expected. Even though complications are rare, just two years ago Denise Hendry, wife of famous footballer Colin Hendry, died due to complications related to liposuction. Her surgery, performed by Dr. Gustav Aniansson at Broughton Park Hospital, resulted in 9 punctures to her bowel.

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