By: Dorothy Clay Sims, Esq.
It is not uncommon for your doctor to interrupt you after only 30 seconds. Why? Because of (Mis)managed care. He or she must see so many patients that there is simply no time to listen. How does the doctor correctly diagnose you if he or she doesn’t listen? […]
Tag Archive 'Health'
Doing desserts without the damage
Posted in Health on Sep 2nd, 2009
If you are like me, a really good meal cannot be ended without a desert. Also, if you are like me you have been trying to swear off desserts to preserve your healthy eating plan — swear no more — total limitation is not the only answer. It is much better to allow yourself to […]
Take Precautions When Swimming
Posted in Health on Aug 13th, 2009
You may remember the news reports of a deadly bacteria that lurks in warm waters. You can take precautions by not getting water in your mouth, eyes or nose. Make sure to take a shower when you get out of the water and wash any cuts or wounds that you may have. […]
Nine ways to preserve mental functioning
Posted in Health on Jul 14th, 2009
To keep your brain at its optimal functioning level regardless of the changes the years have caused, follow these suggestions:
1. Be selective with your attention. Attention is the process most vulnerable to teaching - focus your attention on things you want to learn and remember, and minimize distractions.
2. […]
Hair loss? Check your iron
Posted in Health on Jul 5th, 2009
Iron deficiency is one of the causes of inadequate red blood cell formation, and iron deficiency anemia is defined as a low red blood count due to insufficient iron. The symptoms of iron deficiency and anemia are identical: fatigue, shortness of breath, with Archie, rapid heart rate, and sometimes hair loss […]
People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems than are people who accumulate fat in other areas - and men are more likely than women to gain weight around the waist. Having a large amount of belly fat increases your risk of: Heart disease; Stroke; Some […]
Looking for medical care? Looking for dental care? Have no health insurance or little income? You can get information about facilities/clinics/doctors that help the those with low/no income or are uninsured. Simply go online to www.HRSA.gov. HRSA stands for the Health Resources and Services Administration. This is an agency of the […]
Everyone has moles. It is important to be aware of your moles as they are strong indicator of malignant melanoma. Moles are present at birth in about 1 in 100 people. They are called congenital nevi. These moles may be more likely to develop a melanoma than moles which appear after […]
Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you’re sneezing, and you’re covered in hives. It’s allergy season again, and all you want to do is curl up into a ball of misery. There has to be something you can do to feel better. After all, doctors seem to have a cure […]
Hearing Loss
Posted in Health on Apr 23rd, 2009
Hearing loss is such a scary prospect. Many people refuse to deal with hearing loss because they don’t want to be considered old or, even worse confused. Unfortunately, this is how our society tends to view people with hearing loss. Hearing loss, whether it is being hard of hearing or profoundly deaf, comes with a […]
