Archive for August, 2006:

Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) of contraception and breastfeeding

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Categories : Top Diseases
  As for fertility, the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a well-documented contraceptive method, with 98 to 99 percent prevention of pregnancy in the first six months. The natural child-spacing achieved through LAM ensures the optimal survival of each child, and ...Read More »

Physiologic Effects of Breastfeeding

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Categories : Baby & Child Care
There are many physiological changes that happen when a woman gives birth. There are also conditions when breast feeding helps for the mother's fast recovery. When the mother engages in breastfeeding, the repeated suckling of the infant releases oxytocin from ...Read More »

Some tips to consider in simple addiction:

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Categories : Addiction, More Articles
Willpower. You're often stronger than you think, so the key would lie in understanding how a simple addiction can hurt you. Small steps. Addicted to ice cream or a bottle of beer before bed? Read More »

Smoking or Addiction to Nicotine-one of the most heavily-use addictive drugs in the world

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Cigarette smoking has been the most popular method of taking nicotine since the beginning of the 20th century. Research shows that nicotine is highly addictive because it provides an almost immediate kick that causes a discharge of epinephrine from the ...Read More »

Drug Addiction one of the most serious problem in the society

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It is the most serious, due to its physiological, psychological and social costs. In fact, the major standards of addiction were originally defined for drug addiction. Drug users experience a wide array of unexpected physical effects. Read More »

Depression - Common causes,Prevention and Treatment

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Categories : Prevention
It may be triggered by one or combination of the following: Severe upheaval, prolonged stress (e.g., death of loved one, bankruptcy, chronic illness). Certain physical illnesses (e.g. psoriasis, shingles, stroke, viral infections).  Read More »

Symptoms of depression

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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
Mild depression:  Anxiety. Varying moods that occur without apparent cause (e.g. crying spells). Read More »

Depression can be genetic or hereditary

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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
This illness masks as physical complaints rather that outright mental manifestation. Your lack of sleep, stamina, and drive in doing any activities are suggestive. Depression can also manifest as irritability, lack of concentration or cooperation, and being detached. Read More »

Osteoporosis affects older people most especially Asians

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Categories : Elderly Care
By 2050, 6.4 million people worldwide will suffer a hip fracture annually, with 51 percent of these fractures occurring in Asia, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. Read More »

Gatro-esophageal reflux affects adults

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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, commonly termed as GERD, is a very common problem nowadays and affects about 25 percent of adults. GERD is a result of high acidity of the stomach juice and it refluxes or irritates the area of connection ...Read More »
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