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Omega 3 fatty acids

Oct
23

Date: October 23rd, 2013

The benefits of omega 3 fatty acids

Over many years of study, researchers have finally confirmed that omega 3 fatty acids can help users in so many ways ranging from depression prevention to promoting good heart health. Even though the new findings that these fatty acids can also prevent mental health problems are not new as such, researchers have intensified their research about brain mechanism and found that dietary choices can significantly affect the condition of one’s mental health.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Oct
22

Date: October 22nd, 2013

Many people are forever researching on how dietary changes can affect their RA symptoms or how it can help them deal with this condition. The western diet features many products, which promote inflammatory and the most outstanding ones are fats which most people take daily.

ADHD and defiant behavior

Oct
17

Date: October 17th, 2013

Even non doctors know pretty well that it is very easy to differentiate between an individual with ADHD and one who is habitual offender type. When these people are to a jail environment, they are usually very emotional and will keep apologizing for wasting your precious time. When booking them into the jail, you must take an inventory of every item in their pocket.

Shangri- La Diet

Oct
16

Date: October 16th, 2013

Dr. Seth Roberts is the author of the famed book, The Shangri- La Diet alongside its corresponding publication: how to book. It provides people with a unique weight loss approach and majorly focuses on the notion of ‘setting points’. With this book, the reader is never far away from losing weight. The Shangri- La Diet explains the set point to mean a saturation point or a kind of plateau within the body.

Fact about the Flu scare

Oct
15

Date: October 15th, 2013

ACEP- American College of Emergency Physicians and ENA- Emergency Nurses Association have been at the front line in advising the public on what they should do during a swine flu epidemic. Patients were recommended by the two organizations to seek quick medical care when infected with this epidemic.

Case to Prudent Layperson

Oct
14

Date: October 14th, 2013

Under the new federal law guidelines, providers will not be allowed to try recovering any money from beneficiaries of Medicaid, because they are actually on Medicaid and not that they are able to pay. As such, health care providers in the nation, especially hospitals are required to offer the service free of charge.

Olympians burn more calories

Oct
13

Date: October 13th, 2013

A look at the diet of an Olympian

Watching the Olympics is always an exciting moment as everyone gets into the mood of cheering their favorite athletes. This action acts as a motivation for some people to finally work towards reaching their goals on personal fitness. Participating in your most favorite Olympic event can help you to burn unbelievably huge amount of calories.

Psoriasis Medication

Oct
12

Date: October 12th, 2013

Any time a new psoriasis treatment has emerged at the pipeline, most people suffering from this condition starts to explore the possibility of having to switch to the newly found medication. Of course, every patient hopes to find a therapy or medication which not just works but also stays forever.

Surgery to remove Colitis

Oct
11

Date: October 11th, 2013

Surgeons have made serious attempts to try and understand the effects associated with use of medications on precautions they undertake. Just as steroids are known to be good for example in treating people with colitis and ensuring that they get them through successfully, surgeons sometimes operate on patients already on steroids with some of them being on high steroid dosages.

New medications for psoriasis discovered

Oct
10

Date: October 10th, 2013

If you are one of the psoriasis patients out there, chances are that you are keen at following recent news about psoriasis happenings and treatments in order to stay updated. Thanks to social media advancement in recent times, doing this is much easier than ever before.