Things Adult Medicine Could Learn From Pediatrics Polly Becker Twenty-eight years ago, I wrote about drawing blood for the first time, about the pain of the patient and the self-doubt of the medical student. In my first clinical experience, I was learning a strange new color code: red-top tube for blood chemistries, purple top for hematology, green top, yellow top, and so on. In pediatrics, I soon discovered, the colors were the same but the tubes themselves were much smaller. I thought: If you can get enough blood through a small butterfly needle filling a small tube to do the necessary tests, why must we jab big needles into adults and fill comparatively huge tubes to do the same assessments? It wasn’t the last time I wondered why children were treated with more concern than adults. Dr. His own hospital, like many other institutions, is now using smaller tubes, he said — not the tiniest tubes, which require special handling, but a smaller size that can still be handled routinely by the lab. Dr.
Can Vitamin C Cure Ebola? Steve Hickey, Hilary Roberts & Damien Downing, GreenMedInfoWaking Times If there were a drug that worked on Ebola you should use it. There isn’t. There is only vitamin C. Taking a gram or so of day of vitamin C won’t protect you against anything except acute scurvy; it doesn’t matter whether the vitamin is liposomal, nanoparticles, or even gold-plated. At risk or worried about Ebola? Vitamin C Vitamin C is the primary antioxidant in the diet. The intake for an otherwise healthy person to have a reasonable chance of avoiding a common cold is in the region of 8-10 grams (8,000-10,000 mg) a day. Dynamic Flow The problem with oral intakes is that healthy people do not absorb vitamin C well due to something Dr Robert Cathcart called bowel tolerance. High dose vitamin C has a short half-life in the body. The aim is to achieve dynamic flow, to get vitamin C flowing continuously through the body. The effectiveness of vitamin C is not directly proportional to the dose; it is non-linear. Liposomes
Brandon Wade: The 5 Things Successful Men Notice First in a Woman To understand what successful men look for in a woman, we have to look into how roles and responsibilities have shifted over the past few years. Success noun \sək-ˈses\: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. The women of our generation have become far more independent than their predecessors. The female workforce has greatly evolved, achieving places of power and success. Looking out onto Main Street, one can behold twenty-first century Rosie the Riveters exiting town cars into granite and glassbuildings in Jimmy Choos and Christian Louboutins. When exploring the developments of modern-day woman, you have to look into her counterpart: man. My website, SeekingArrangement.com, is the largest website where generous men can meet attractive women. Almost all of these qualities were the same as what they notice in job seekers. The fifth most important quality successful men noticed in women was their hair. A sense of self was the fourth on the list.
MOSQUITO REPELLENT Study: Cat Parasite Affects Human Culture A parasitic microbe commonly found in cats might have helped shape entire human cultures by manipulating the personalities of infected individuals, according to a new study. Infection by a Toxoplasma gondii could make some individuals more prone to some forms of neuroticism and could lead to differences among cultures if enough people are infected, says Kevin Lafferty, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In a survey of different countries, Lafferty found that people living in those with higher rates of T. gondii infection scored higher on average for neuroticism, defined as an emotional or mental disorder characterized by high levels of anxiety, insecurity or depression. His finding is detailed in the Aug. 2 issue of the journal for Proceedings of the Royal Society, Biology. Manipulating behavior T. gondii infects both wild and domestic cats, but it is carried by many warm-blooded mammals. Adding to cultural diversity
21 Ways to Comfort a Friend in Crisis Goodlife Zen A guest post by Gail at A Flourishing Life Life is so rich in offering us a vast array of situations and circumstances, some more challenging than others. When you are in the position to comfort a friend in crisis, you have been given a wonderful opportunity to express your love and caring. For some of us, supporting people going through a difficult time can be confusing or awkward, no matter how much we want to be present for them. Make contact. Remember that a crisis is a tender time for everyone. How have you helped a friend in crisis? Read more from Gail at A Flourishing Life, where she blogs about realizing happiness by freeing ourselves from self-defeating habits. Related articles:
When The CDC Tells Us To Prepare For The Ebola Pandemic, Things Are About To Get Real | Health (Before It's News) The Organic Prepper Daisy Luther Are you ready for the possibility of an Ebola pandemic that will interrupt the day-to-day life of most Americans? Because now, the CDC has issued a checklist and said that “Now is the time to prepare.” You can read the entire document HERE. The checklist is a directory for hospitals and medical personnel. “Every hospital should ensure that it can detect a patient with Ebola, protect healthcare workers so they can safely care for the patient, and respond in a coordinated fashion…While we are not aware of any domestic Ebola Virus Disease cases (other than two American citizens who were medically evacuated to the United States), now is the time to prepare, as it is possible that individuals with EVD in West Africa may travel to the United States, exhibit signs and symptoms of EVD, and present to facilities.” The CDC’s Ebola virus page is HERE. The state department has purchased 160,000 Ebola Hazmat suits. Are you prepped for a pandemic?
7 Keys to Long-Term Relationship Success M ost of us want to meet and settle down with the “right” person, and most of us want such a relationship to last. Have you ever seen an elderly couple holding hands, taking a romantic walk on the beach or in a park? You may think to yourself: “That’s how I want to be when I grow old.” It’s a wonderful notion: having someone as your mate in a happy and lasting relationship. 1. Trust is the first and perhaps most important predictor of long-term relational success. In general, is your partner reliable and dependable? For some of us, trust is a complicated matter. While some people trust blindly, others have trust issues. "For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. – H. 2. Authors Ronald Adler and Russell Proctor II identified four ways with which we can feel closely connected with our significant other. Physical – Hugging, kissing, caressing, cuddling, holding, and other forms of physical affection. Partner A Partner B Physical Emotional
Luna Is the attraction of "good" girls to "bad" boys caused by toxoplasma gondi Tight Ties, Killer Heels: Clothes Make the Fashion Victims Contrary To What We’re Told ALS Does Have Known Causes & Treatments – Here They Are The Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket challenge is continuing to explode across the worldwide web, and it’s a great opportunity to capitalize on spreading more awareness on how we can implement disease prevention and let people know that there are treatments and potential cures out there that do exist. Don’t get me wrong, between June 1 and August 13, there were over a million videos posted on Facebook and millions of mentions on Twitter. This campaign has led unprecedented attention to the fight against ALS, and it should indeed be applauded as many people’s hearts are in the right place. What is ALS? ALS is often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” it’s a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Possible Causes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis I find it remarkable how this information is not made available on the ALS Association website, especially at a time when everybody is doing the ice bucket challenge. Lead 1.