Family: Menispermaceae Genus: Chondrodendron Species: tomentosum Common Names: Curare, grieswurzel, pareira brava, pareira, vigne sauvage, uva-da-serra, uva-do-mato, ampihuasca blanca, antinupa, antinoopa, comida de venados, curari, ourari, woorari, worali, velvet leaf General Description: Curare is a large vine found in the canopy of the South American rainforest. It is only four inches in diameter, but it…
Women really hormones influence mood? In the last fifteen years in the field of endocrinology great deal of evidence that the loss of estrogen is generally occurring during the menstrual cycle is bringing about changes for women at increased risk for mood, anxiety and greed that has produced disease. Given the prevalence of these diseases…
What do I mean by ultra light? Ultra light fishing simply means fishing with lighter gear, lighter gear than you may be accredited to. That's it, there's nothing crazy about it. Basically, ultra light fishing means matching your fishing gear to the type of fish that you're fishing for. I've seen all to many anglers…
Most men pride themselves with having a big appetite and not paying too much attention to what they put in their body. As men get older it is very important that they watch what they eat to be able to maintain a rock hard erection for intercourse. Below are several do’s and don’ts that will…
As families begin to plan summer vacations, many find that a good family excursion is a fishing vacation. While there are unlimited places to take the family fishing, Minnesota walleye fishing can be one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have with your family. Fishing for walleye up north is a way of life,…
A young mother bought a seven year old boy to my office. The young man, an intelligent boy, had suddenly started to throw up on being taken to the school. He pleaded and begged his mother not to send him to school. On investigation I learned that he had developed a fear of school that…
Every part of the body requires the different nutrients to stay healthier and perform its functions perfectly. Same is the case with the liver. For your liver to perform well, you need to include certain food items in your diet regularly. Also you need to pay attention towards what you must not eat in order…
Yoga is a great relief from feelings of anxiety, but anxiety is part of life; and some of us have more anxiety than others. No matter how many years you practice Yoga, you are still human. You are bound to feel feelings of frustration, angst, irritation, and anxiety. Most people think that Yoga practice will…
Causes of Chlamydia Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman’s reproductive organs. Even though symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent, serious complications that cause irreversible damage, including infertility, can occur “silently” before a woman ever recognizes a problem. Chlamydia also can…
Are either you or a friend suffering from poison symptoms related to heavy metal toxicity or arsenic poisoning? Whether chronic or acute, there is still hope of recovery. There have been reported treatment cases of alternative health practitioners relieving symptoms of high levels of arsenic in the blood stream. What is Arsenic poisoning? Arsenic poisoning…
If one can not sure whether to go for pressure ulcer coding or dehisced surgical wound coding in a particular situation, read on to find more on this. Question: One of our patients was admitted to service following a revision of a pedicle or flap graft (procedure code 86.75). The wound is being called a…
Getting free car quotes off the internet can save you money! You have probably heard that before, but how exactly does it work? Here are a few question and answers about car quotes. How does it work? First, referral services usually work with a network of thousands of dealers. Because they get tons of referrals…
What is Beri Beri? Beriberi is a vitamin deficiency disease in which the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1). Beriberi literally means “I can’t, I can’t” in Singhalese, which reflects the crippling effect it has on its victims. Thiamine serves as a coenzyme in the chemical pathway responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates.…
The modern U.S. army has a wide array of food products available to them in base camps and in the field. There are a large number of MREs (which are actually quite tasty) and other portable foods available to them when on missions and when stationed in hostile terrain. And when posted at an established…
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked tooth, infected dental pulp, jaw disease, or exposed tooth root.…
