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Headaches Should Not Be Taken For Granted

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Headaches are only normal for people to encounter. This especially holds true when people are put under a lot of pressure, stressed out and lack the necessary hours of sleep to recharge their body and mind. Abuse of the body�s health is only normal as this is something that most people would usually do when they are always on the go or have to perform the duties necessary for them to uphold their career and lifestyle.

But while an aspirin may relieve some people of headaches, recurring instances should not be taken lightly. Headaches are associated with other things such as peripheral vision, heart conditions, and neurological issues which may be a cause for alarm.

The best way is to see a physician and determine the cause of headaches and rule out any serious illness, like aneurysm as mentioned above. Headaches may not be given the due attention but it would be best to rule out other complications for something that may not be immediately cured by pain relievers and aspirin.

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Originally posted on February 26, 2007 @ 2:07 am

Is Your Birth Control Pill Really Safe For you To Drink?

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The use of birth control pills has long been one of the safest methods of avoiding pregnancy. It may allow for safe sex but some pills are now proving even more unsafe to take than others.

It has long been established that drinking these pills carries many possible side effects. One of the side effects is the creation of blood clots. These blood clots can be fatal, especially if they hit the lungs. The odds with second generation birth control pills is 15 out of 100,000 users. The new pills or the third generation pills as they are called carry a 30 out of 100,000 risk. This is double the danger than that of the previous formulation.

Various women’s group have expressed concern over these pills, suggesting that sufficient study has been given and the results show that there is no reason why these newer pills should be kept in the market when the older pills are just as effective and carry less risk. As to For now, it is best if consumers take care to read the fine print of their pils package and check if it has desogrestel, the substance that causes the clots.

Originally posted on February 6, 2007 @ 2:24 am

Keeping Track of your Medical History

For most healthcare institutions and hospitals, patient charts containing the medical history of their patients are kept in order for assigned physicians to have a basis for making their medical diagnoses. Current medical complaints and conditions need to be traced prior to prescribing and advising new medicines and health examinations such as laboratory examinations and cardiology exercises. One wrong advice could lead to patient liability and may worsen the situation of the patient.

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Most people would refer to medical charts as a useless way of tracking their health history. But if all of these documents were to be compiled, it can provide a better of the overall health of a person from infancy to adulthood. pictureThere are certain areas to consider such as allergies and prior medications and vaccination. All of these are important before new medical treatment is provided to them by licensed physicians affiliated with such healthcare groups.

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Originally posted on March 6, 2007 @ 2:25 am

Folic Acid and the Brain


I am sure all of you have had some experience with absent mindedness.� Whether it be yourself who has suffered from this condition or another member of the family or a friend, absent mindedness has probably been part of your life at least once.� This is a common occurrence in people reaching the half century mark.

What can you do to prevent or improve such a condition?� A recent study shows that folic acid may be the key.� The study�s results show that people who took high doses of folic acid for three years showed marked improvement in mental functions.� Such functions are Short-term memory, mental agility and verbal fluency.

That is indeed great news for everyone.� The benefits of folic acid on brain development have been known for a long time.� In fact, pregnant women are often prescribed folic acid supplements to facilitate brain development in their babies.� Now, more than that, folic acid supplements may actually be used for other purposes.� Aside from brain functions, folic acid may also prevent the risk of cardiovascular illness.� This is according to Swiss researcher Jane Durga.

Of course, the researchers are quick to point out that additional research is needed in order to have more conclusive evidence.� The Food Standards Agency is actually suggesting that folic acid be incorporated into flour.� However, researchers hold firm by their stance that more research is necessary before taking such steps.� You can consult your doctor if you think folic acid will be beneficial to you personally.

Originally posted on January 18, 2007 @ 11:01 am