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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Having your tonsils removed as an adult: 2 of 3
I had a tonsillectomy when I was 24. Although that was many years ago, I can still remember the horrible pain to this day. Back then, a tonsillectomy for an adult was an overnight procedure, so at least I had that first afternoon and night after the surgery to receive pain shots in the hospital! Once going home, I took tyleno... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Doctor Discussions: Does online health information help: 3 of 4
As a healthcare provider and a prescriber, I can say that overall I appreciate a well-informed patient who is actively involved in his or her health care. The fact that someone takes the time and makes the effort to try to learn about their health conditions or about preventive and wellness initiatives means that they have an... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS The origin of HIV: 3 of 4
Scientists have developed many different theories about the origin of HIV, but none of them have been proven. HIV is a human virus that is closely related to simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a virus that infects chimpanzees and monkeys. SIV has been a known virus in monkeys for thousands of years and does not cause illnes... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies All about hoodia supplements: 3 of 4
What is Hoodia?Hoodia supplements were first introduced to the American market in 2004; since then, Hoodia has been receiving much attention from consumers and the media as a potentially powerful weapon to add to our arsenals in the war against obesity.Hoodia has recently been featured on CBS's 60 Minutes, Oprah, and the Toda... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to find inexpensive cigarettes: 12 of 15
I will apologize up front for sounding like an obnoxious ex-smoker in this article. I am generally empathetic towards those who still smoke because I understand how difficult it is to quit. It took me a long time and many tries before I was able to call myself a non-smoker. For anyone who says that they love to smoke and that... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Starting an effective exercise program: 27 of 33
Exercise is an essential part of any "diet" or weight loss program. Over the years, the many benefits of exercise have been proven. Exercise helps to lower the risk of developing many diseases and health conditions and actually improves the symptoms of some diseases. It increases energy, causes a general feeling of well-being... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu The dangers of influenza and facts about the flu vaccine: 14 of 17
When encouraging patients to receive the flu vaccine every fall, I always find it amazing that so many people have misconceptions about the flu and the flu shot. If I were to ask a group of patients what the flu is, I would get many different answers, including descriptions of symptoms of a viral gastrointestinal syndrome (na... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) World AIDS Day: December 1st: 6 of 7
Approximately 40 million people throughout the world are living with HIV and AIDS, and that number is increasing daily.December 1 is recognized internationally as World AIDS Day. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS to stop the spread of this preventable disease a... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Setting realistic weight loss and fitness goals: 15 of 16
The thought of losing weight is often overwhelming, especially for those of us who have a significant amount of weight to lose. If your goal is to lose 80 pounds, for example, a weight loss goal of 3 pounds the first week followed by 2 pounds the second week might seem discouraging. You may think of all of the work and effort... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Top 10 cat toys found around the house: 30 of 30
I have always gone out and bought the cutest toys for my cat, and to my dismay they lay in a pile with only an occasional bat around the room! I swear that it is just a cat thing to do the direct opposite of what you expect him to do!My cat will ignore the little fuzzy mice and the sparkling foil balls but will play with a wa... More..