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STRESSES IN CHILD’S LIFE: BLENDED FAMILIES

on May 21st, 2009 by admin

Remarriage can have positive or negative effects for the child. Sometimes it restores a stable, two-parent environment with all its attendant benefits, especially a sense of normality. It also brings with it new stresses and problems. Some children feel a sense of disloyalty if they allow themselves to develop a close relationship with a new [...]

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BURNS – GENERAL INFORMATION

on May 18th, 2009 by admin

MINOR: Immediately apply cold water to the burnt area. If the skin doesn’t blister, don’t cover the burns. A soothing cream or an antiseptic may be applied. Should the skin blister, cover the burn with a clean dressing. Change this frequently. NEVER use CREAMS or OINTMENTS where the skin is blistered. They stick and delay [...]

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GALLSTONES – GENERAL INFORMATION

on May 15th, 2009 by admin

Pure cholesterol stones make up only about six per cent and are usually large, either occurring singly or, at the most, in groups of two or three. Stones made from bile pigments comprise about 12 per cent of the total. They are black and vary from multiple minute particles (biliary mud) to irregular larger stones [...]

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EXCESSIVE BODY HAIR – MALE HORMONES

on May 15th, 2009 by admin

An excessive activity of these male hormones is also the main cause of acne which is often associated with an excess of body or facial hair. But don’t think that every woman with a fine moustache is about to develop muscles and a deep voice. For most women, an excess of hair is the only [...]

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RECIPES AND DIRECTIONS FOR SPECIAL EUROPEAN HEALTH AND LONGEVITY FOODS: HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT

on May 8th, 2009 by admin

Use a small wooden barrel, or a large earthenware pot. Possibly a large stainless steel pail or a glass jar could be used, but under no circumstances use an aluminum utensil. Cut white cabbage heads into narrow strips with a large knife or grater, and place in a barrel. When the layer of cabbage is [...]

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DONTS OF THE HAIR-FROM-WITHIN PROGRAM

on May 8th, 2009 by admin

In addition to the positive factors named above for the prevention of baldness and for the stimulation of hair growth, here are some negative ones. Avoid the following: salt; white sugar and white flour; excessive amounts of animal fats; alcohol and smoking; prolonged emotional stress. Experiments conducted in Sweden indicate that cutting down salt in [...]

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DISTURBANCES OF THE LUNGS

on April 29th, 2009 by admin

One must not omit to look at the kidney areas, since lungs and kidneys have close connections with each other. 1. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs): in the muscle zone of the lung areas are seen distinct white clouds or wisps. 2. Emphysema (dilation of the lung): the lung area is dark and shows commencing [...]

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BLOOD TESTS FOR CHILDREN

on April 28th, 2009 by admin

Blood circulates throughout the body, so the contents of the blood can provide information both about general health and about specific diseases. The blood to be tested is drawn out of a vein with a syringe, or taken by pricking a finger. The method used to take a sample or specimen depends on how much [...]

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH: BLOOD POISONING

on April 28th, 2009 by admin

Blood poisoning is the spread of an infection into the bloodstream. The infection may be caused either by bacteria or by viruses. Blood poisoning can occur during early infancy, when natural resistance to infection is low. Beyond infancy, blood poisoning results in high fever, chills, and prostration (extreme exhaustion or collapse). In popular usage, blood [...]

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LIVING LONG: ANGRY YOUNG MEN

on April 23rd, 2009 by admin

There’s increasing evidence that angry young men don’t grow up to be angry old men. They die before they get the chance. “High levels of anger are a big risk for heart attack,” Dr. Kawachi says. “The relative risk of having negative emotions like anger and anxiety are almost as strong as other risk factors [...]

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