It's unfortunate that there are still quite a few misconceptions today about the disease of epilepsy and its many forms. While many have a basic knowledge of the disease as being a seizure disorder, this is usually where their knowledge ends. A true understanding of this condition, and of what it means for the patient,…
I started playing pool at the young age of 7 years old, during the winters growing up in northern Maine when the temperature reached 50 below zero and it was too cold to ski. The rec room at Loring AFB had a couple of pool tables, and as a very athletic kid I had a…
Docosahexaeonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid are essential fatty acids that are often known as EPA DHA. They are the active components of Omega 3 fats that are commonly found in cold water fish. Many know that Omega 3's are very beneficial for our body especially for the heart, joints and brains. Although both these fats…
Abstract It is well known that most anorexic girls have over-controlling parents who find it impossible to not be involved in every aspect of the girl’s life. However another aspect has recently come the attention of psychologists and that is the parent with Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) in which one or more of the…
If you were recently in an accident, then you will most certainly want to know if you may have a case for whiplash injury compensation. This is a serious condition that can result from physical trauma to the neck, and it is important that you know what all of the various symptoms of this condition…
Question: I had a hair stylist attach hair extensions to my hair using metal bands. My hair is fine, but I had a lot of it before the extensions. After the extensions were removed, my hair is REALLY thin. Can you tell me why this happened and what I should do about it? Answer: I…
In my life I've had many different dogs. I have loved each and every one of them dearly, but had never found the "perfect" breed. I wanted a dog that was good with children yet also a good watchdog. I did some research and found the Boxer to be just what I was looking for.…
What is the best deaf dog test? The only reliable method for determining canine deafness is the BAER test (pronounced "bear") and it stands for "Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response". It is a procedure developed to test hearing in infants, which means that it does not measure the entire range of canine hearing, but in most…
Of course you speak English – who does not? But how well do you speak this international language? Are you clear, concise and grammatically correct? Do people talk about you and the things you say? And are they talking for the right reasons? It used to be that just speaking English (at any level) was…
Christianity promotes unity and hence team building is an essential activity of the church. To foster unity and enhance the values taught by the religion in the congregation, some Christian team building activities for adults can be organized by the church. Such activities will also help develop leadership skills, reinforce social commitments and co-operation amongst…
Planning for your wedding may take a few months or even a year and finally you have everything ready. Well almost – it is the day before your rehearsal dinner and you have no idea what you will say for your speech. It is tradition for the bride to toast her husband to be and…
Body language is a part of communication that very few actually study yet it makes up most of what we use to communicate and is generally much more accurate a judge of meaning than are the words we use. I'm going to share some reasons why body language is so important and then give you…
For years I have studied the masters who seemed to have it all – success, good family lives, excellent health, exciting lives, unbridled joy. I have studied their methods, their strategies, and as Tony Robbins recommends, modeled their behaviors. At times in my life, I experienced extraordinary success; and during those times, it seemed almost…
Sleep apnea is basically a disorder where a person stops breathing in their sleep. It can be very frightening when you wake up out of breath and do not know why. Sleep apnea does not affect only adults it also affects children. It has been proven that premature babies are more likely to be born…
Having a sinus infection is one of the most painful things that a person can go through. Yes, there are some other things that are more painful, but the misery that seems to go through me when I have a sinus infection is almost beyond words. The first time I had a sinus infection I…
