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Can You Believe It? Health Hype Vs. Medical Science
I went to medical school a long time ago. In another millennium, on another coast, in a galaxy far, far away. I’ve forgotten a lot of what I learned, back in the dark ages before Twitter, and even Facebook. But the information I’ve learned since then has more than made up for what I’ve lost.…
What Is the Cabbage Soup Diet?
Doctors recommend that healthy weight loss should occur slowly and steadily over time. People trying to lose weight usually lose an average of 1 or 2 lbs. each week. The American Heart Association says that individuals who lose weight gradually are more likely to keep it off. However, some people tend to get discouraged and stop dieting early in their weight loss programs. Seeing quick results sometimes gives individuals the motivation they need to continue eating healthier diets once they lose those first pounds. But like other fad diets, it may be difficult to keep off the pounds afterward. If you want to try this particular diet, talk to your health care provider first for her medical opinion.
Growing Up With A Terminally Ill Mom
Growing up, I always knew my mum's lifespan was limited. My mother was born with a terminal illness -Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetically inherited condition that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines. Ireland (our home) has the highest incidence of CF in the world! Unfortunately due to a particular bacteria in my mum’s…
Difficulty Getting Pregnant at Age 40
Women deal with pregnancy issues throughout their lives. Either you worry about getting pregnant when you are not ready, or not getting pregnant when you finally want a child. Working women today might delay childbearing until they reach 40 and then that find getting pregnant can be work — mixed in with some pleasure.
How to Cleanse Your Liver by Dieting
When you eat certain foods or drink alcohol in excess your liver is being taxed. If this type of stress is placed on the liver for a long period of time it is possible to develop liver disease or cirrhosis. Traditionally when someone is diagnosed with liver disease they are placed on a special diet. However, it is possible to cleanse your liver by dieting before things get to this point. The U.S. Institutes of Health suggest this simple and easy to follow diet to cleanse your liver naturally by reducing the strain placed on the liver.