Bites and Stings Symptoms and Help – all you need to know Today, bites and stings from insects are very common. These usually result in swelling and redness of the injured area. At times, the sting can even lead to life threatening allergic reactions. Insects would not normally attack you unless you provoke them. In [...]
When to raise the alarm for invisible mental illness treatment?
Health problems generally have symptoms that are in many cases physically visible. But in case of mental illness the patient don’t have any visible symptom. It is not easy to recognize that a person is suffering from mental illness. The impact of invisible mental illness is felt on the personal and the professional life. When [...]
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Mentally preparing for Heart Surgery
Scheduled For Mitral Valve Heart Surgery Mitral Valve Repair- Know what to expect before, during, and after your heart valve repair surgery Smooth sailing, and reassurance can be yours when you take the time to decently prepare for your upcoming valve repair surgery. It’s nice to know that many of your anxieties and concerns can [...]
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What is Heart Failure?
NOTE: content and image on this page is from  http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/05/briefing/2005-4149b1_01_DRAFT%20PATIENT%20INFO%20BOOKLET.htm (it is part of my bookmark-resources before surgery) CorCap™ Cardiac Support Device Patient Information Booklet What is Heart Failure? Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body.  To compensate for this, the heart must work [...]
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Atrial Septal Defects: Surgical and Transcatheter Management
NOTE: content and image on this page is from  http://tchin.org/resource_room/c_art_14.htm (it is part of my bookmark-resources before surgery) Written by: Lucian A. Durham, III, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Alan M. Mendelsohn, M.D. Director, Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Strong Children’s Heart Center University of Rochester Medical Center Edited by: Mona Barmash Animation: KuoScientific Graphics Graphic: [...]
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Lifestyle after over 50′s
Lifestyle over 50`s can be quite tricky depending on what you have saved for the old age or what you want to achieve. At this level you are supposed to have worked long enough and now you should be considering retiring or even taking a part time job. The lifestyle after over 50`s may come [...]
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Cholesterol and Triglycerides are Essential for Cellular Function
Cholesterol and triglycerides are two types of fatty deposits present in the blood. Both are essential for maintaining key cellular functions and producing several hormones. Triglycerides, composed of chains of fatty acids provide much of the body’s energy. Cholesterol, which is composed of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or the so-called good cholesterol, and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), [...]
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Recommended Recipes
Chargrilled Vegetable & Walnut Salad (source: recipes.coles.com.au) 1 Eggplant, cut into 1 cm slices 1 Sweet potato, peeled, sliced 1 Red capsicum, seeded, chopped 2 tbsp Olive oil 400g can Artichokes, drained, halved 120g pkt Baby mesclun salad leaves 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup Shaved parmesan 1/4 cup Parsley 2 tbsp Olive oil [...]
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Early Stages Of Alzheimer’s And Dementia
Tips To Help Detect The Early Stages Of Alzheimer’s And Dementia From The Home Instead Senior Care Network Concerned that a parent or family member is showing signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia? In this Home Instead Senior Care Network article we will provide information about these medical conditions and the first stage of Alzheimer’s http://www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com/alzheimers-dementia/guide/what-are-the-stages-of-alzheimers-and-dementia/ to help you [...]
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Mineral Case Study
Case studies have shown the need for more minerals in the average persons diet. One particular study indicated that children with ADHD would benefit for advanced mineral supplements. The study conducted on ADHD children showed conclusively that those diagnosed with ADHD and a magnesium deficiency benefited from magnesium supplements. The study tested ADHD children for [...]
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PAP SMEAR AWARENESS
Young South Australian women are being encouraged to have regular pap smears, after new figures revealed a reduction in screenings for this vulnerable age group. The message comes as part of Pap Smear Awareness Week, which is running from 2 – 8 May 2010. SA Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paddy Phillips, said it is [...]
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CHECK YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS THIS WINTER
On this first official day of winter, SA Health is encouraging South Australians to talk with their GP about having their Vitamin D levels checked. SA Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paddy Phillips says people might not know that Vitamin D deficiency can be a real health issue. “Most of our vitamin D requirement comes [...]
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Healing With Laughter and Humor
Healing With Laughter and Humor Using a Vision Board Laughter and humor have been popular practices in healing our mind, body and spirit; there have even been medical tests and studies that have proven that this is a beneficial practice in getting and keeping well. The power of thoughts and emotions can manifest good in [...]
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If you are like most people when they are given the news they must have heart valve surgery, panic and dread stun you. Don't let it, I am not saying it is easy street, I am just saying to get the lowdown. Get the bottom line from someone who has been in the same position that you soon will be on.