March 3, 2009
Choking in Children
Posted by natemarx under First Aid Tips | Tags: aiding choke, children choking, choke, choking, First Aid Tips, heimlich maneuver |Leave a Comment
Choking is a major cause of death in young children and should be considered whenever a child has breathing difficulties. Look for small beads or coins that the child may have been playing with, or ask playmates to identify clues that choking may be the cause of unconsciousness in the child. (more…)
February 12, 2009
Organic for Organic
Posted by natemarx under Alternative Medicine | Tags: natural therapy, organic therapy |Leave a Comment
Naturopathic medicine developed during the 19th century and is based upon the simple, natural principles of leading a healthy lifestyle to enable the body to heal itself. Naturopathic practices center around the belief that we know instinctively how to eat, rest, exercise, combat stress and provide for our intellectual and spiritual needs but lose with this ability because of our modern lifestyle. (more…)
February 11, 2009
A sprain usually occurs when a sudden force is exerted upon a joint from a certain angle. The lateral ligament supporting the outer aspect of the ankle joiny may be partly (simple sprain); or completely ruptured (severe sprain). Back, torso and limb tendons (and ligaments) are prone to strain, a lesser injury often resulting from inappropriate exercise. (more…)
February 10, 2009
Measles – is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. In 2004, there were 3025 measles cases in the Phils (Source: 2004 EPI Surveillance Annual Report). Measles kills more children than any other vaccine preventable disease.
Because the disease is so infectious, it tends to occur as epidemics, which may cause may deaths especially among malnourished children.
How is measles spread?
Measles is spread through contact with nose and throat secretions of infected people and in airborne droplets released when an infected person sneezes or coungs. (more…)
February 10, 2009
Varicose veins – dilated veins that occur most often in the lower extremities and trunk. As the vessel dilates, the valves become stretched and incompetent with resultant venous pooling/ edema. It is most common in ages 30 and 50.
Possible causes of Varicose Veins
Pregnancy
Obesity (more…)
February 9, 2009
The tiny world around us
Posted by natemarx under General, Microorganisms | Tags: bacteria, Microorganisms, virus |Leave a Comment
Bacteria
All bacteria are unicellular prokaryotes, meaning they do not have a defined cellular nucleus. Their genetic information is in their nucleoid, – single, circular tightly- packed DNA molecule. According to their shape, all bacteria are divided into three groups: (more…)
February 9, 2009
Health (definition) – As officially defined by the World Health Organization, a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
February 9, 2009
A systemic infection is usually caused by a bacteria or virus. A systemic infection is in the bloodstream, so it manifests itself through symptoms throughout the entire body. Examples of a systemic infection is a cold, a virus, the flu, mono, strep throat. Signs and symptoms of a systemic infection include: (more…)
