When asked about a specific color, say for example the color RED, what comes to your head? Well technically, based on Wikipedia, red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light comprising predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light recognizable by the human eye. Physiology-wise, the color red is affiliated with blood, or having an emergency situation. Red is a lot of things for us and may even resemble a lot of emotions that may...more
I got a call from a lady friend of mine one early morning. After picking up the receiver, I immediately sensed her fright. In a slightly shivering voice, she told me that she felt nauseous and lightheaded right after she woke up. While crying, she told me that she was so dizzy that her room spinning in circles. I told her to calm...more
Spontaneous subarachnoid (pronounced sub-uh-RACK-noid) hemorrhage is rightfully the most feared cause of sudden headache. Usually due to rupture of aneurysms (abnormal, balloon-like outpouchings of arteries) located near the base of the brain, subarachnoid hemorrhages involve bleeding into the space between the brain and its surrounding membrane, known as the meninges. A traumatic blow to the head can also cause subarachnoid hemorrhage, but this is a completely unrelated process and is not the subject of this essay.About 10% of people with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhages die before they even get to a hospital and over a third die within the first four weeks following the bleed. Survivors can have significant impairments due to brain damage. And while the effects of the initial bleed are bad enough, in the following few weeks individuals with subarachnoid hemorrhage can suffer additional, serious complications. One complication is that the aneurysm responsible for the initial hemorrhage can bleed a second time and cause even more damage. This occurs in 4% of cases within the first 24 hours and there is another 1.2% chance of re-bleeding each day thereafter for the...more
he term "Medical Spa" is quite new. Normally we are aware of the common "day Spa". Medical Spa is nothing but the grouping of medical treatment and day Spa. It is a well known fact that a few skincare techniques may cause side-effects. For this reason, it is risky to get treatment if you are not aware of your normal allergies. This risk of side...more
If you want help managing panic attacks, keep reading for some great info...Anti anxiety medications are taken by many people throughout the world. The problem with this is that these medications have a high dependency rate, so anyone who is using them tends to become tolerant and needs more of them. If you are one of the people who...more
Are you feeling like your older than you really are? Do you feel like life is getting the better of you instead of you getting the best out of life? Wellness is about you being the best you can be for the longest possible time. This means looking your best, feeling your best and being your best. With the constant amount of high stress with work and other lifestyle stressors we place on our bodies, no wonder we are seeing an increase in chronic lifestyle diseases. So in order to prevent early demise and pre-mature ageing, making steps to be in a state of wellness is the key.Why wellness?Wellness is not only about creating longevity but also improved quality of life. To live to a ripe old age and have your health up until then is definitely worth striving for. Wellness programs are proven interventions for reducing the risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease, as well as enduring results for:- weight loss and maintenance- improved energy- healthy skin - good digestion- cardiovascular health- healthy blood sugar levels and control- improved mood- enhanced immunity and disease managementLifestyle changes succeed where diets flop.Have you...more
Author: carly chafferIts something UK residents are becoming increasingly used to dealing with, and it doesn’t get any easier as time goes on. The snow is a frustrating part of the cold winter months and people don’t often realise just how...more
Author: David Wheeler When did you last stop and really consider who you are or what you stand for? If you are like the majority, it was probably a while ago because most people take themselves for granted. Our beliefs are essential to our very being...more
In a seemingly dry place like Orange County, California, mold grows and flourishes quickly and can become difficult to get under control if it is not caught in time. How quick should water damage be dealt with? The Environmental Protection Agency...more
Author: adrianna smithGray hair and wrinkled skin reflect the appearance of old age, and some people, regardless of gender trying to escape it. It literally impossible to combat old age, but nobody wants to look old. So people look the various ways...more
Have you ever thought how an unimportant and insignificant peace of material such as cardboard packaging boxes has such a wonderful and dynamic history. Most of us must have seen our grandfathers dragging those heavy and wooden boxes when moving...more
While looking for your favourite food items in a supermarket, did it ever strike how does it reach you so fresh or how similar food items which used to have a very few days of expiry date a couple of decades back now have expiry date running in...more