Moving to the Cayman Islands for a fresh start, or to begin a new job, can be a very exciting time in the lives of young couples. When beginning a new life in a new location, being prepared for what can happen is essential, and this includes unexpected, or planned, pregnancy. If you’re having a…
Each of us has their own definition of what healthy skin is. What are the characteristics of healthy skin? Basically healthy skin should be smooth, blemish-free, glowing and radiant. This is the ideal characteristics of the skin. Is it possible to attain? Yes it is but it may require some efforts from you such as:…
Algae is a common problem in swimming pools. What is it; what are the different types & how is it successfully prevented and treated. First of all, algae is a single-celled plant form. Some are aquatic (live in water), some are not. Algae utilizes the process of photosynthesis to manufacture its own food. Algae comes…
A biochemistry analyser is a term which can refer to any number of different instruments used to analyze and measure the characteristics of various samples from biological sources. All types of biochemistry analyser are commonly used in life sciences laboratories and medical settings, where they provide data which is essential for a wide range of…
Vitamins are necessary for human life and health. They are required in minute amounts, and with the exception of Vitamin B12, cannot be manufactured in your bodies. These organic compounds need to be obtained from diet, and if deprived of a particular vitamin, you will suffer from disease specific to that vitamin. It is a…
Punta Cana is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic in the heart of the Caribbean. It is known for luxury accommodations tastefully blended into its beautiful natural surroundings. It has become quite popular for a quick warm winter escape for people in Canada, Europe, and the United States. They come by the…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, is a classic motor neuron disease affecting the nerves coming from the spinal cord. ALS most often occurs in adults from the age of 50 to 70. The cause of this disease is unknown; however, inflammation of the nervous system due to immune dysfunction is…
Quinoa bread provides your system with fiber and other important nutrients like Vitamin E, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins. Magnesium is an important mineral that regulates more than 300 enzymes, most importantly those related to the body’s consumption of glucose and secretion of insulin. Quinoa provides a good source of vegetable protein and…
The use of synthetic implants for augmenting skeletal deficiencies of the chin, cheeks, and jaw angles are common plastic surgery procedures. While these are common locations for implants, there are many more implant styles that can be used for facial enhancement of the midfacial area. The bones of the midface have complex convexities and concavities…
The Chinese have a very old medical tradition that makes use of herbs and homeopathic remedies to treat a number of disorders. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on treating the symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs, Chinese medicine uses natural means to restore the flow of energy in the body and bring back balance to the bodily…
November 22, 1963. Even before President Kennedy’s near-lifeless body was removed from the presidential limousine at Parkland Hospital, United Press International’s initial reports that “three shots were fired at President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade today” was racing across teletype machines nationwide. Holding a transistor radio to his ear, one among the millions of Americans who…
VO2max is the key factor in athletic endurance. Currently it is the best predictor of performance in many sports. However, only a very few people know that VO2max is tightly linked with the breathing pattern and body oxygenation of the athlete at rest. Hence, if the athlete changes their unconscious breathing pattern at rest, his…
On what should have been a beautiful late spring day two years ago, soon turned into tragedy for two women (Helen and Denise) in their early 40’s when they both were diagnosed with invasive- hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.They were very much alike, these two women. Both were happily married. Both had three children and both held…
A chorus of praise was heard amongst the avid book reader when E Ink technology emerged onto the market. Why? Well because we wouldn’t be reading our favorite novels on ereaders like the Kindle or Sony Reader without it. And now that the market has had pleasure of reading electronically in greyscale, the demand for…
The kidneys are the key organs that regulate systemic blood pressure. The kidneys are the bean-shaped organs at the back of the abdominal cavity located below the lower margin of the rib cage and the upper limit of the pelvic cavity. The two kidneys regulate blood volume, excrete acidic wastes, metabolize drugs, balance electrolytes and…
