In the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Republican Party has tested out constantly changing talking points and messages on abortion in an attempt to make its anti-abortion policies sound less extreme. Conservatives are even considering moving away from the term “pro-life,” fearing that voters have newly negative associations with the label.
With post-Roe outrage showing no sign of waning, strategists are pushing a new lexicon on abortion — medically, legally and culturally. Some Republicans have abandoned the term “ban” when speaking about anti-abortion legislation, for example. Now they’re pushing for a 15-week “standard” on abortion — which, to be clear, would be a ban. Americans overwhelmingly oppose strict abortion bans, so Republicans are moving away from the term.
Republicans hope that by changing the way Americans talk about abortion, it might help change the way they feel about abortion — which is, right now, very pro-choice. A record 69 percent of American adults say abortion should generally be legal in the first trimester, and anger over bans has Republicans losing election after election, from ballot measure initiatives in Kansas and Kentucky to the State Supreme Court in Wisconsin.
It makes sense. After all, Americans have now seen a woman vomit before testifying about watching her newborn take pained last gasps for air — the result of being forced to carry a doomed pregnancy to term in Texas. The cruelty of abortion bans is revealed with every new story of a woman being allowed to slip into sepsis or a raped child being denied care.
But rather than change the policies that are causing so much suffering, conservatives seem to believe they can talk their way out of the problem not just with political messaging but also by manipulating medical and legal language.
This summer, for example, the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists published a “Glossary of Medical Terms” instructing doctors on what “life affirming” language to use. Under their guidance, a woman whose fetus has a fatal anomaly would be told not that the condition is terminal but that it’s “life limiting.” Similarly, if someone’s water breaks months before her due date, she would be informed not that the pregnancy is nonviable but that it’s “pre-viable.” The goal is in part to persuade women to carry doomed pregnancies, which can be emotionally and physically catastrophic.
Republicans are even trying to redefine abortion itself, claiming that they are doing so to clarify matters for doctors and patients. In truth, these are deliberate efforts to ensure that fetuses’ rights trump women’s rights, no matter the cost to women. And increasingly, that cost is very high.
If a woman in Idaho has a life-threatening pregnancy, state law dictates that the doctor must end the pregnancy in a way that provides “the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive,” which the State Supreme Court has interpreted to include performing a cesarean or vaginal delivery. Similarly, a bill proposed in Wisconsin this summer stated that a procedure performed during a medical emergency isn’t an abortion if a doctor “makes reasonable medical efforts” to preserve “both the life of the woman and the life of her unborn child”; legislators mentioned using a C-section and early labor, specifically.
In Idaho, the only exception to the trauma of unnecessary labor and delivery or C-section is if the woman’s life would be more at risk that way. In other words, instead of having minutes-long abortions, women will be forced by the state to endure major surgeries or traumatic vaginal deliveries, even if that seriously affects their physical and mental health.
That’s what happened last year to a Louisiana woman whose water broke 16 weeks into her pregnancy, long before a fetus is viable. Because the hospital was concerned about violating the state’s laws, which ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy, the patient was denied a dilation and evacuation, a standard abortion procedure. Instead she was forced to spend hours delivering a nonviable fetus. Her doctor reported in an affidavit, “She was screaming — not from pain but from the emotional trauma she was experiencing.” When it also took hours to deliver the placenta, the woman hemorrhaged and lost close to a liter of blood.
To anti-abortion groups, mandates like this aren’t just acceptable; it’s what they lobbied for. The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists even recommends that in cases of dangerous pregnancy complications, like a massive placental abruption, women should be made to labor for up to 24 hours — even if they must be treated with blood transfusions in intensive care — in lieu of being given an abortion, in order to deliver “an intact fetal body.” In situations like this, women’s health and lives are endangered the longer they remain pregnant. To groups that seem to value a fetus’s survival above all else, that’s a risk they’re willing to take.
But anti-abortion organizations like the Charlotte Lozier Institute have long claimed that few, if any, pregnancies — no matter how ill fated — require abortions. Instead, the group says, patients with life-threatening pregnancies should be treated with a “separation procedure,” or what the association calls a “medically indicated maternal-fetal separation.” These nonsensical terms, which have made their way into Republican-backed legislation, seek to decouple abortion from its medical context.
After a group of women whose lives were upended or endangered by Texas’ abortion ban sued the state, Gov. Greg Abbott signed narrow health exceptions referring to “the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman” — in other words, an abortion.
Of course, politicians’ using deceptive talking points isn’t new, but when it comes to an issue like abortion, even just a handful of words can have dire consequences.
Consider the expression “postbirth abortion” — the idea is that abortion involves killing newborns. This is, to be clear, a lie, but that hasn’t stopped candidates like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis from repeating it.
The phrase “abortion tourism” has also made its way into Republican talking points. This makes it sound as if women traveling to get abortions were taking vacations rather than fleeing their home states for health care, sometimes emptying their bank accounts or staying in shelters in the process.
The goal is to paint Democrats and pro-choice groups as the extremists. The G.O.P. wants to trick Americans into believing they’re somehow softening on abortion, even as they pass ever more dangerous laws. Every new word and phrase was created in service of that goal.
Jessica Valenti publishes a newsletter in which she writes about abortion every day.


The 21st century is a world obsessed with health and body conscience. Medical advice is at our fingertips and we are being constantly reminded of the importance of taking care of our bodies.
However, there is one particular complaint that we often neglect to seek advice or treatment for. Annually, back pain affects half of the population and statistics show that a quarter of women and a third of men over 65 suffer with a more severe, prolonged pain. The high statistics suggest that not enough of us are seeking help for our problem!
The back needs to be flexible as well as strong enough to support our body. It is well worth looking after it properly. Simply tackling back pain with pain relief is often only a short term solution. It is usually well worth actually doing something about it.
You could see a professional directly or first of all just try some of the some self help advice on this site. Either way it seems better to look after your back rather than just ignore the warning signs. After all there is no such thing as a replacement spine - it is with you for life.
More and more people are choosing the chiropractic approach because chiropractors tend to focus on the cause of the problem itself rather than just numbing the symptoms.
Feel free to use the self help avice below or contact either myself or my clinic
01 - Keep Moving
Keep Moving - Keep yourself fit and active. This will help to maintain your spinal strength and mobility as well as speed up your recovery from episodes of back pain! Why not try a 10-20 minute walk? Swimming is also a rewarding option, however avoid breast stroke if you can.
02 - Lift Carefully
Lift Carefully - Take care when lifting heavy objects. Bend your knees, keep your back straight and don't twist your body. Don't lift and twist at the same time. Most importantly, hold your tummy in tight and keep the object close to you, safest for both you and whatever you may be lifting.
03 - Sit and Stand Correctly
Sit and Stand Correctly - Good posture helps to keep back pain at bay! When sitting, try to keep your lower back supported. If your chair does not have any inbuilt support, then use a rolled up towel. Keep your feet flat on the floor, with your hips slightly higher than your knees. Try not to curl your legs up underneath you, no matter how tempting! Put equal weight on both legs when standing to help prevent pelvic joint problems.
04 - Invest in a Nice Bed
Invest in a Nice Bed - A hard, firm mattress isn't necessarily always a good thing. Make sure your mattress is firm enough to support your back, but allows your hips and shoulders to sink in slightly. Most importantly, you should feel comfortable whilst in bed and when you wake up in the morning. If you are not, it is worth considering investing in a new mattress. Remember, orthopaedic labels and price not always a guide that the mattress will work for you. Ask your chiropractor for personalised advice.
05 - Sleep Comfortably
Sleep Comfortably - Sleeping on your back is best. If you have to sleep on your side then put a pillow between your knees and try not to twist into the recovery position. Never sleep on your front because it twists your neck and lower back.
06 - Get a Good Start to the Day
Get a Good Start to the Day - When you awake, pull your knees into your chest to stretch the hips. This wakes up the lower back and relieves stiff joints. For some more advice on practical posture exercises, please visit Straighten Up UK
07 - Warm Up
Warm Up - Do some light stretching before and after activity, including things such as gardening and clearing up. This will help to make sure your muscles are warmed up and cooled off properly.
08 - Chill Out
Chill Out - If you do find yourself nursing a muscle or joint ache, use an ice pack for ten minute intervals with a twenty minute break in between. Make sure the ice is wrapped up to prevent getting an ice burn. If you think you have a fracture, avoid doing this and seek medical attention.
09 - De-Stress
De-stress - Stress often leads to muscle tension. The best ways to reduce stress are by getting plenty of exercise, eating healthily and getting enough sleep. Massage can be especially helpful in reducing muscular tension as well as being relaxing! At Lushington Chiropractic we have a range of massage therapists that can help to remove tension. Ask your chiropractor for his/her recommendation.
10 - Listen To Your Body
Listen to your body - Pain is a warning sign. If something is hurting you, stop doing it! Carrying on through the pain is a bad idea. Get someone to help you instead of pushing your body too far.
And finally, visit a chiropractor. We are experts in muscle, joint and nerve problems, not just neck and back pain. At Lushington Chiropractic, we provide a very professional service of care and are happy to listen to your individual case and start treatment tailored specifically to the cause of your back pain. We have tried to make sure these tips are suitable for most people but remember, if any of them are not working for you, then stop doing them and seek advice.


Authorization of Medicinal Products
Regulation (EC) No.726-2004 for Authorisation and supervision of medicinal products
With this Regulation, the European Union (EU) develops and improves the Community procedures for the authorisation, supervision and pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human and veterinary use. The Regulation also provides the legal basis for the European Medicines Agency, which was established in 1993.
No medicinal product appearing in the Annex may be placed on the Community market without prior authorization from the Community.
The centralized authorization procedure will be compulsory for:
- Medicinal products derived from biotechnology;
- Advanced therapy medicinal products;
- Orphan medicinal products;
- Medicinal products containing an entirely new active substance for which the therapeutic indication is the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, cancer, neurodegenerative disorder or diabetes, auto-immune diseases and other immune dysfunctions and viral diseases.
The centralised authorisation procedure will be optional for:
- Other medicinal products containing a new active substance;
- Medicinal products which constitute a therapeutic, scientific or technical innovation or are of interest at Community level.
Immunological veterinary medicinal products for the treatment of animal diseases that are subject to Community prophylactic measures may also be granted such authorisation. Finally, generic medical products of reference medicinal products authorised by the Community may be subject to a decentralised authorisation procedure, provided that the harmonization achieved at Community level is maintained.
Authorization of medicinal products for human/ veterinary use
The Committee for Medicinal Products for human / veterinary use is part of the European Medicines Agency. It is responsible for drawing up the opinion of the Agency on any matter concerning the evaluation of medicinal products for human / veterinary use.
Each application for authorization must be accompanied by the particulars and documents referred to in Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use and Directive 2001/82/EC for veterinary use, and by the fee payable to the Agency. It should also contain a statement to the effect that clinical trials carried out outside the European Union meet the principles of good clinical practice and the ethical requirements of Directive 2001/20/EC on good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical trials on medicinal products for human use.


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When KinderBike moved its operations to the U.S. in early 2005, our intent was simple: Introduce the balance-first method of bicycle training that had been immensely successful in Europe.
In the process, we discovered something important:
Get children riding early and you significantly improve fitness, activity and confidence levels in their most crucial early development years.
Cycling brings families together. But it also affords children a head start on a healthy lifestyle and a unique view of the world that they might not otherwise get to see.
Perhaps that is reason enough.
Not so wonderful fact...
Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of all children in the U.S. are obese. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children has tripled.
Being overweight during childhood increases the risk of developing high cholesterol, hypertension, respiratory ailments, depression and type 2 diabetes as a youth.
It doesn't have to be this way and we can reverse the upward trend of childhood obesity.
The benefits of cycling transcend childhood and promote a healthy lifestyle.
So, how can we change it?
Get kids regularly outside and involved in an aerobic activity. Whether its running, jumping, bouncing or climbing, almost any activity will be immeasurably beneficial. So, what about cycling?
Cycling encompasses a complete cardiovascular workout. The cycling motion keeps blood flowing to and from the heart and increases healthy circulation throughout the limbs. It is generally safer for the body than exercise that inflicts pounding on the knees, feet and joints. Finally, cycling enables young children to explore their beautiful surroundings and the wonderful world around them.
incidence of Type 1 diabetes per each 1000 children
United States 23.7
Average PERCENTage OF overweight or obese children
United States 34.3
average PERCENTage OF obese ADULTS
United States 35.6
2010 Statistics from the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)


Hazards in caves & mines
Caves are potentially dangerous places. Cavers should be aware of this, but some hazards are less obvious, invisible and may be intermittent in nature. Some of these are described below.
biohazard Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease)
A potentially fatal bacterial infection transmitted in water contaminated by infected animals.
More details available from the BCA and NHS.
science Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A colourless, odourless gas which can cause an acidic taste in high concentrations.
- increased breathing rate, especially when exerting
- raised heart rate
science Carbon Monoxide (CO)
An odourless, colourless, tasteless gas, toxic at very low levels.
Binds with haemoglobin, reducing the blood's ability to transport oxygen.
Symptoms do not reduce on return to fresh air. More information can be found on the NHS website>.
radiation Radon (Rn)
An odourless, colourless, tasteless gas.
No noticeable short term symptoms, but long term exposure, accumulated over many underground trips, can eventually cause lung cancer.
The BCA has carried out research on Radon in caves.


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New Step by Step Map For Fish Oil CapsulesBased on study conducted at Harvard University, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is officially one of several top 10 reasons for demise in America, claiming the life of up to 96,000 men and women every year. From the 12 diet, life style and metabolic risk elements analyzed within the research, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency rated once the 6th highest killer of People in america. These deaths are thought preventable since getting sufficient omega 3-fatty acids in your daily diet can reduce the chances of this now common reason for demise, and fish-oil benefits omega-3 intake being a potent source that is omega-3.
Another current research reveals that fatty fish consumption can cut the chance of eye-diabetes problems. The researches monitored the seafood consumption of about 3,600 diabetic men and ladies between the centuries of 55 and 80 for nearly 5 years. The scientists found that people who regularly used 500 milligrams each day of omega-3 acid that is fatty their diet programs ( corresponding to two portions of fatty fish each week) had been 48 % less likely to want to develop diabetic retinopathy than people who consumed less.
The European Journal of Neuroscience published a report in 2013 showing that fish oil reversed all anxiety-like and depression-like behavior modifications induced in rats. This is an interesting research because it stresses the significance of supplementing with fish oil at “critical times of mind development.” This is exactly why I recommend giving fish oil to the children from in early stages to greatly help all of them so they won’t develop anxiety or depression later in life.
That is news that is great both seafood and borage oil in terms of joint disease patients, however it’s vital to stress that the results had been equivalent because using too many supplements is in fact a waste of cash.
A report published in Brain Research reveals exactly how far-reaching fish-oil may be for those who have diabetes. Researches unearthed that fish-oil enables reduce the risk of diabetics from developing cognitive shortage because it protects the hippocampus cells from being destroyed. The research also revealed that fish-oil could help reduce oxidative stress, which plays a main part within the improvement diabetes complications, both microvascular and aerobic.
A clinical analysis in 2014 assessed study findings on omega-3 consumption in relation to the avoidance and remedy for breast cancer, the most predominant disease among women. The analysis unearthed that EPA and DHA, as well as ALA, can differentially restrict breast cyst development. In accordance with this review, there clearly was evidence that is solid support the utilization of omega-3s as “a nutritional intervention into the remedy for breast cancer to improve conventional therapeutics, or potentially bringing down effective doses.” Also, a 2016 study discovered that “very large seafood consumption in early adulthood to midlife might be associated with decreased danger of breast cancer.”
The fish oil advantages feature lowering the possibility of cardiovascular illnesses and stroke while additionally helping reduce apparent symptoms of despair, high blood pressure, interest shortage hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, arthritis and chronic skin problems like eczema. Fish oil intake has additionally been involving aiding the physical human body in weight-loss, fertility, maternity and enhanced energy. Prescription fish oil has also been authorized by the FDA to lessen bad high triglyceride amounts.
If you’re not capable get sufficient fish oil benefits during your diet, fish-oil supplements could be a option that is good. Fish oil complications may include belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, free stools, rash and nosebleeds, but in my experience, taking a high-quality fish-oil product can lessen the likelihood of any negative effects. It is also a idea that is good just take fish-oil with meals to cut back side-effects.
So do i do believe you should stop using your fish oil straight away this is why research? No. But should you take a review of how much fish-oil you take and exactly what brand name you take? Yes, undoubtedly.
A pet research disclosed whenever the anti-oxidant astaxanthin is along with fish oil, the immune-boosting energy is increased. The researchers genuinely believe that the results with this research are certainly applicable to person wellness. They conclude that the scholarly research reinforces the health-promoting aftereffects of habitual seafood usage.
Recent studies have shown that the intake of fish-oil (or, more especially, the omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil) can enhance fertility in both people. DHA, which is really a byproduct of omega-3 fatty acids, plays a crucial role in the transportation of sperm and health of semen in men. Low blood quantities of DHA have already been connected to reduced virility. Animal studies have found that the DHA in seafood is vital to altering dysfunctional sperm that is round-headed powerful swimmers with cone-shaped heads filled with egg-opening proteins.
Many members of the community that is medical like myself, genuinely believe that suboptimal amounts of omega-3 efas may subscribe to outward indications of ADHD and related developmental dilemmas as well as a great many other mental health problems over one’s lifetime. Almost all of the fish-oil benefits tend to be because it’s certainly one of nature’s richest resources of omega-3 fatty acids. While fish-oil advantages are numerous, there are untrue claims on how to utilize this amazing health supplement, but in this informative article we discuss the confirmed medical research to demonstrate the actual advantages of fish oil.
In order to avoid fish oil supplements containing mercury or other harmful pollutants, buy supplements from the reputable supply that clearly checks for these health-hazardous contaminants with its services and products. These examinations is preferably performed by a third-party, and a certificate of analysis should suggest the known amounts of purity from ecological toxins.
Fish-oil is really a concentrated source of omega-3 fats, which are known as fatty that is ω-3 or n-3 efas. To obtain more medical, omega-3s are polyunsaturated acids that are fatty or PUFAs. Our anatomies are able to make almost all of the fats we are in need of need, but that’s not real for omega-3 efas. We need to get them from omega-3 foods or supplements when it comes to these essential fats.
Another study that is small all volunteers consume equivalent exact control diet and substituted fish oil for visible fats (things such as butter and lotion). The volunteers ingested six grams of fish-oil each for three weeks day. They unearthed that body mass that is fat aided by the consumption of fish-oil. The scientists conclude that nutritional fish oil decreases extra weight and encourages the use of fatty acids when it comes to production of energy in healthy adults.
Your best way to produce good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 is through having your fish-oil from wild-caught fish like salmon. But, we nevertheless believe that it is good for some to supplement having a quality omega 3 fish oil or liver oil that is cold. Plus, chilled water fish are often polluted with mercury and pesticide deposits, rendering it very difficult to properly achieve recommended levels.
When you yourself have a bleeding disorder, bruise quickly and take blood-thinning medications, you should utilize fish oil supplements with extra care since large doses of omega-3 fatty acids can increase hemorrhaging risk. This bleeding threat also applies to people who have no history of hemorrhaging disorders or current medicine consumption. For those who have type 2 diabetes, you need to just use fish-oil supplements using your doctor’s supervision. People who have type 2 diabetes can encounter increases in fasting blood sugar levels while taking fish oil supplements.
Another study unearthed that increasing intake that is omega-3 especially DHA, may improve literacy and behavior in children with ADHD. Fish-oil is known to your workplace via its effects on brain function, helping to make good sense considering that 60 percent associated with the brain comprises fats. The key nutritional value of fish oil is its high acid content that is fatty. As I simply pointed out, fish-oil advantages result from the fact that it's abundant with the omega-3 fatty acids referred to as DHA and EPA.
Medical advantages of fish oil could be amazing for the body’s largest organ, the skin. This source of essential fats gets better the health and beauty of personal skin in a number of ways. Fish oil benefits and nourishes your skin with fats and contributes fat-soluble vitamins that help skin keep a smooth, elastic surface. There is also evidence that fish-oil stops wrinkles and works from the process of getting older.
Another research also showed that omega-3 fish oil supplements worked equally well as NSAIDs in decreasing pain that is arthritic are really a less dangerous substitute for NSAIDs.
An organization out of India conducted a study published in Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology based on the idea that “fish oil high in n-3 fatty that is polyunsaturated is favored to chemosensitize cyst cells to anti-cancer medications.” The analysis discovered that using 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat cancer that is colorectal with fish-oil increased the survival price in carcinogen-treated animals. Researchers additionally discovered that the fish oil ameliorated hematologic despair, along with intestinal, hepatic and toxicity that is renal by the 5-FU.
The fish oil supplement that is best constantly ones produced under strict requirements with thorough screening for health-hazardous contaminants like mercury.
You can find so fish that is many benefits. These are just a number of the top scientifically proven fish oil advantages I wish to turn you into aware of. In accordance with the National Psoriasis Foundation, fish oil can help in avoiding or heart that is slowing, that is specifically great for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis individuals who're in a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. In terms of fish that is using supplements for the alleviation of psoriasis symptoms, studies have been blended with some showing improvement but others showing no effect. If you suffer with psoriasis, you might get one of these fish oil product, otherwise We suggest you be sure to have fish full of omega-3s regularly.
There’s more news that is good it comes down to fish-oil and eye health, plus it’s not only for diabetic this time around. Fish oil has been confirmed to reverse eye that is age-related. In March 2014, French researchers evaluated 290 patients with age-related degeneration that is macularAMD), and so they discovered that dietary oil fish and fish consumption were dramatically lower in AMD customers. As a result of the large EPA and DHA levels in fish oil, it had been concluded that this type of health intervention could especially gain those at high-risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
A study that is 18-month published in 2014 that assessed just how borage seed oil — wealthy in GLA — and fish-oil rich fared against each other in managing patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It had been unearthed that all three groups (one fish that is taking, one using borage oil and something taking a mixture of the two) “exhibited considerable reductions” in disease activity, and no therapy outperformed others. For all three, “meaningful medical responses” had been similar after nine months. (11) According to the Cardiovascular Research Institute in Maastricht in Netherlands, “Epidemiological tests also show that replacing fat with carbs may even be even worse [than the Western-type high-fat diet] and that various polyunsaturated efas (FA) have advantageous in place of detrimental effects on CVD ( coronary disease) outcome.” This consists of fish-oil fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties, which will help avoid and reverse a plethora of cardio conditions.
Omega-3 fatty acids also appear to reduce the possibility of untimely distribution. EPA and DHA intake will help support labor that is healthy distribution effects. This omega-3 duo additionally helps normalize feeling and total well-being into the mommy after pregnancy.
It’s also essential to note that omega-6 fatty acids aren’t detrimental to you. In reality, when your diet contains way too many omega-3 efas, your system that is immune would work very well. It’s all about the balance among these two essential fatty acids.
When taking fish oil, more is not constantly better. Keep in mind it to stay in a balanced ratio with omega-6 fats that you want. For many people, I suggest a 1,000-milligram dosage of fish oil regular being a good amount and the most scientifically studied dosage. I suggest perhaps not using a lot more than that unless directed to underneath the guidance of the medical practitioner.
Research has revealed that having a lesser ratio of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of numerous common diseases that are chronic. Getting enough omega-3, which means that having a correct balance of omega-3 and omega-6, has been shown in hundreds of researches to perhaps provide advantageous assets to numerous inflammatory diseases.
Scientific research reports have found that fish oil can help prevent and eliminate different types of cancer, including colon, prostate and breast. Not just has study proven so it makes traditional cancer tumors medicines more beneficial, but it’s additionally a very good stand-alone therapy in all-natural cancer treatment.
Also, not all the seafood essential oils are manufactured equal. Most seafood essential oils tend to be packaged and that can oxidize easily because omega-3 fats tend to be polyunsaturated, have a heat that is low and can quickly get rancid. For this reason, you intend to buy a fish oil in triglyceride kind that also contains antioxidants to preserve all of them like astaxanthin or important essential oils.
Fish oil has also been shown to increase fertility in females by lowering inflammation, managing bodily hormones and managing their cycles. Also, fish oil is found effective in managing problems like polycystic syndrome that is ovarian endometriosis, that may cause infertility.
Lots of Americans’ health problems can back be traced to presenting an instability of omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Omega-6 fats aren’t fundamentally bad they cause inflammation, which leads to chronic illness for you, but if they’re consumed in large amounts without omega-3s.
Currently, there isn’t a group recommendation that is standard Fish Oil Capsules how many omega-3s we are in need of each day, but recommendations include a fish oil dosage of 500 to 1,000 milligrams daily based that you ask. How easy will it be to have these recommended quantities? To provide you with an idea, there are many more than 500 milligrams of complete omega-3s in one can of tuna fish and another little helping of wild-caught salmon. For quite a while now, the fish-oil and Alzheimer’s condition connection has been examined with constant outcomes. The fatty that is essential essential for mind purpose being found in fish oil can not only slow cognitive decline, but can help prevent mind atrophy in older grownups. Research posted into the FASEB Journal viewed the health ramifications of four- to supplementation that is 17-month omega-3 efas and antioxidants. The findings once again confirm the potential for fish oil to be used as being a gun to fend off the beginning of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s condition. Research reports have additionally discovered that omega-3 acids that are fatty fish oil are connected with improved survival prices for coronary attack sufferers. A research posted within the journal that is medical found that people who took a higher dose of fish oil every for 6 months following occurrence of a coronary arrest really enhanced their hearts’ total functioning and in addition paid off biomarkers of systemic infection.
Combined, this indicates consuming fish-oil benefits diabetics and that fish oil re sources should be included as part of a diet plan that is diabetic.
Therefore, supplementing your daily diet with pure anti-oxidant rich fish-oil is usually the most effective techniques for getting your omega 3s. The kinds of fish which are most frequently found in fish-oil supplements are salmon, cod liver, mackerel, sardines, halibut, herring and pollock. One of the primary factors fish oil leads to healthier skin is definitely the reality that it could reduce inflammation. Research has shown that fish-oil supplements can also reduce sun-induced swelling and provide sunburn relief. “The sunburn reaction is markedly paid off by dietary fish oil rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.”
Fish oil comes through the cells of greasy seafood. Best re sources are cold-water, fatty fish. You can get it from fish themselves or from a fish oil supplement when it comes to human consumption of fish oil.
In a single research, individuals fish that is taking equal to 1.8 grams of EPA possessed a significant decrease in signs and symptoms of eczema after 12 days. Scientists think that these results might be due to fish ability that is oil’s reduce leukotriene B4, an inflammatory substance that plays a job in eczema.
a review that is scientific in 2013 looked over omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and prostate disease prevention. Scientists concluded that there’s a deal that is great of suggesting that omega-3s have antiproliferative results – which means that they inhibit cancer cellular growth – in cancer tumors mobile out lines, animal models and people. In inclusion, the “direct results on cancer cells” and indirect anti inflammatory results on the immune system fighting the cancer tumors likely subscribe to the ability of omega-3 fatty acids to prevent cyst development.
A 2012 study involved young ones from 6 to 12 several years of age with ADHD who have been being treated with methylphenidate and standard behavior therapy for longer than 6 months. The parents of these children reported no improvement in behavior and scholastic discovering making use of these standard remedies. The researchers randomly provided some of the young young ones an omega-3 and omega-6 health supplement or a placebo. They found “statistically considerable enhancement” when it comes to omega group within the following categories: restlessness, aggression, finishing work and performance that is academic.
Fish oil also appears become great for another kind of cancer tumors experienced by females: endometrial disease. a study that is scientific published when you look at the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition locates that “long chain omega 3 consumption associated with decreased endometrial cancer risk just in normal-weight ladies.”
The biggest cause of omega-3 deficiency may be the overconsumption of meals full of omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 comes from things such as fried foods, fast foods and boxed foods containing vegetables natural oils like soybean oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil and corn oil. It can decrease your body’s ability to metabolize healthy omega-3 fatty acids when you consume too much omega-6.
Omega-3 efas are essential to your health, but our anatomical bodies cannot make all of them from diet so we must get them. If diet isn't adequate to fulfill our needs, then the high-quality fish oil product is the next smartest choice.
Salmon is just a fish that obviously contains both fish astaxanthin and oil. We also recommending buying a fish oil health supplement which contains astaxanthin.
So, you can actually weaken your immune system, which would encourage rather than ward off cancer if you consume too many omega-3 fats (EPA/DHA. Thus I simply take this research to be always a very good exemplory case of the reason why more just isn't more regarding supplements, and you should be mindful to not overdo it with fish oil or other health supplement.
We’ve currently seen that fish oil can help with depression-like symptoms in rats, exactly what about people? A research published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience evaluated the effects of fish-oil supplementation on prefrontal metabolite concentrations in teenagers with significant disorder that is depressive. Scientists unearthed that there was clearly a 40 per cent decline in significant depression condition signs as well as marked improvements in amino acid and diet content when you look at the brain, especially, the proper dorsolateral cortex that is prefrontal. Just what is a “mega dose”? The American Heart Association considers taking on to three grams of fish oil a day “safe.” It suggests that “patients using above 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids from capsules needs to do so just within a physician’s treatment.” Most doctors would say that taking 2+ grams (or 2,000+ milligrams) daily is a dose that is mega.
Exactly why fish-oil could increase a man’s chance of prostate cancer tumors is IMBALANCE. Like I said earlier, omega-6 fatty acids aren’t detrimental to you. In fact, in case your diet includes too many omega-3 efas, your defense mechanisms wouldn’t work well because omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids tend to be meant to work with a system of inspections and balances. Omega-3 fatty acids suppress swelling, and omega-6 essential fatty acids advertise inflammation, that actually supports your body’s system that is natural of like activating your white blood cells.
Australian researchers published link between a scholarly study examining the effects of fish oil on fat reduction in conjunction with exercise and diet within the May 2007 problem of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The outcomes show that a mixture of fish-oil supplements and frequent exercise can lessen weight while also improving heart and metabolic health. The fish supplementation group had lowered triglycerides, enhanced HDL cholesterol and improved blood flow. Overall, adding fish-oil up to a existing exercise regime ( as well as a general healthy lifestyle) looks like it could decrease excess fat along with heart problems danger.
Prior to taking fish-oil, you need to talk to your medical professional if you currently take any medication or have any continuous health issues. Its also wise to confer with your medical practitioner before you take fish oil if you have an understood seafood or shellfish sensitivity.
My estimation is the fact that close to 90 % of fish essential oils currently available may include mercury and pesticide residues plus oils that are hydrogenated. Needless to say, that is my opinion predicated on my own analysis from seeing manufacturing that is different, interviewing businesses, and studying the study as well as the detailed ingredients of typical fish natural oils. I would avoid ALL seafood essential oils which do not have antioxidants like astaxanthin, that really help support the oil from going rancid.
If you’ve already been wondering, “So what does seafood oil do?” ideally you currently have a significantly better idea of the very huge selection of possible fish oil advantages!
An increased intake of polyunsaturated fats like the ones that are in seafood and seafood oils have also linked to decreased levels of cortical cataracts.
Fish-oil can also be excessively good for expecting mothers and kids. A woman’s omega-3 needs are even higher than usual throughout pregnancy and also while breastfeeding. In accordance with the American Pregnancy Association, many U.S. women are lacking in EPA and particularly DHA entering maternity to get much more depleted during maternity, whilst the placenta provides the fetus with DHA from the mother’s tissue. Omega-3 DHA is a crucial source of the fetal mind, eyes and system that is nervous. After the infant is born, omega-3s remain crucial to healthy brain development and function that is immune.
In accordance with researcher Theodore Brasky through the Ohio State University Medical Center, “These fish-oil supplements by which some males getting mega, huge doses… inside our opinion that is probably a bit that is little.”
Back 2013, a scholarly study came away that produced large amount of people concerned about fish-oil supplements and cancer tumors. The study, posted into the Journal for the National Cancer Institute, revealed that men just who consume the amount that is largest of fish oil had a 71 per cent higher risk of high-grade prostate disease and a 43 % escalation in all types of prostate cancer tumors. The study ended up being conducted on 2,227 males, of which 38 % of this guys already had prostate disease. To improve the healthiness of your heart, brain, epidermis, locks, human anatomy and much, a great deal more, consider adding fish-oil to your everyday product regime or eat wild-caught seafood daily. Each week to fulfill your omega-3 needs and provide your body with fish oil benefits if you’re adverse to fish oil pills, make sure to get at least two servings of fatty fish. Here is a suggestion also motivated by the American Heart Association.
Today, the typical American includes a 20:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats, each time a ratio that is healthy more essentially around 2:1. Put in other numerical terms, the normal US diet has a tendency to contain 14 to 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 essential fatty acids. This shows so just how lacking the majority of us are and just why supplementing with fish oil can be so advantageous.
Fish-oil contains two extremely essential omega-3 PUFAs. I’m talking about docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). DHA and EPA are often known as the marine omega-3s since they come from fish mainly. A few of the most useful fish to eat to get fish-oil from in your daily diet include wild-caught salmon, herring, white fish, sardines and anchovies.
Another study conducted by scientists at Rhode Island Hospital examined the partnership between fish-oil supplementation and signs of intellectual drop. The subjects of this research were older grownups: 229 cognitively normal individuals, 397 patients with mild cognitive disability and 193 clients with Alzheimer’s disease. They certainly were considered with neuropsychological examinations and mind magnetic resonance imaging every six months while taking in fish oil supplements. The study unearthed that the adults taking fish oil (who had maybe not yet developed Alzheimer’s and didn't have genetic threat element for developing Alzheimer’s called APOE ε4) experienced significantly less cognitive decrease and brain shrinking than adults maybe not taking fish oil.
It’s also important to understand that even though particular other foodstuffs like flaxseeds and grass-fed beef contain omega 3 fats, those omegas are ALA rather than EPA/DHA like what’s found in fish oil. Based on the research that is medical you will find far more health benefits in fish-oil (EPA/DHA) than flax oil (ALA) for many people.
The deficiency of EPA and DHA in diet plays a part in epidermis circumstances, such as for example dandruff, thinning hair, eczema and psoriasis, in addition to age places and sunshine places. With no efa's, way too much dampness makes your skin. The fact is your internal health can show up on the skin, and eating fish oil internally as a health supplement might be as effective as or better than using traditional moisturizers.


By: Matthew Johnson of Waggz & Whiskerz
It is always hard to pull yourself away from a really cute puppy let alone a group of tiny puppies and kittens; all our hearts immediately melt at the sight of these cute little creatures. Did you know studies have showed that pets eliminate feelings of stress and may actually be a fast healer for those who are ill.
My Pets Woofie Monkey & Benji have proven to be a holistic way to reduce stress in my life and have also helped with, coping mechanisms for my various medical problems.
According to an article the Canadian Center of K9 Research and Development, 62 percent of Canadian households own a pet and in a Toronto survey, the number one benefit of having a pet is the love, affection, and company they provide. Other numerous studies have shown:
- Pets help recovery from heart attacks. 421 adults found that dog owners had a better one-year survival after a heart attack, compared to those who did not own dogs.
- Pets help us calm down. A study of 240 married couples showed that pet owners had lower heart rates and blood pressure as compared to those without pets.
- Pets help reduce stress better than our human companions. Pet owners had less stress and quicker recovery from stress when they were with their pets as compared to when they were with their spouse or friend.
- Pet owners have less obesity. A study looking at 2,000 adults found that pet owners who walked their dogs had less rates of obesity and were more physically active than those without pets.
- Pet owners have better mobility in their golden years. Another study looking at 2,500 adults aged 71-82 showed that adults who regularly walked their dogs had more mobility inside the house than non-pet owners.
- Pets increase opportunities for socialization. Many studies have shown that walking a dog leads to more conversations and socialization.
- Pets can help your cholesterol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that owning a pet can decrease cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure.
- Pets can help comfort children. Child psychologists have found that pets can be very comforting to children and help them develop empathy. They have also been found to help autistic children with socialization.
These days many are incorporating the use of friendly pets in places known for high stress. At local Universities public Schools and even summer camps, people were able to “check out” a therapy dogs during their study and prolonged periods of time away from familiar settings and family.
The therapy visits are meant to help reduce stress from heavy workload and other anxieties including homesickness. Many other institutions are now seeking to do the same thing on their campuses and at their locations.
So if you’re looking for a furry companion, know that you’ll be reaping the benefits of good health as well as a new friend.


Exercising With a Running Injury
Running injuries can be a big setback but with proper precautions you can stay active during a running injury.
I can't give specific recommendations for the countless types of injuries that may occur but I'll give you some general recommendations on how to modify your running training schedule.
1. Modify Your Activities
Check with your doctor to determine what activities are safe to do with your condition and if you can continue to run. In many cases complete rest is not the best option. But you do want to be smart and not aggravate your injury further. The goal is to promote healing and to continue to work on areas of the body that are still healthy.
You may have to cut back on your running volume or any intense running such as threshold pace runs or speed work. Or you may have to stop running altogether. In that case you may have to increase other aerobic cross training such as biking or swimming to keep your aerobic conditioning from dropping.
Some sort of strength training can almost always be done when you have a running injury. Even if you only exercise one leg while the other is injured you can still develop some strength in the injured limb. The cross-over effect that can occur is pretty amazing. Obviously you need to take care that you don't do any risky lifts or put yourself into unsafe positions. But if at all possible include some sort of strength training and core stabilization work into your recovery routine.
Likewise, flexibility work can usually also be maintained to keep joints and muscles supple. Injuries can often increase tightness in specific areas. Find out what the most appropriate stretches are for your condition and do them frequently. I'd rather see an injured runner do 10 minutes of stretching seven days a week than a 60 minute stretching routine once per week.
The trickiest part will be the aerobic cross training. Do what you can but watch that you don't overdo this while you're injured since many forms of aerobic training involves repetitive motion and strain on the body. If you haven't been doing other forms of aerobic cross training build up the volume gradually. The last thing you need is to develop another overuse injury by doing too much biking or swimming if you're not used to it.
2. Get Quality Sleep
Make sure you're getting enough sleep. This is crucial for recovery as many repair processes in the body take place while we're sleeping. Aim to get a solid 7 - 8 hours of sleep every night and don't allow yourself to get run down. Remember the goal during injury recovery is to have enough energy available to repair the damage.
Inadequate sleep decreases levels of anabolic hormones such as growth hormone and testosterone among others. These types of hormones along with the body's repair mechanisms work together to heal your running injury.
Having enough sleep will also do a lot to elevate your mood. There's nothing like sleep deprivation to keep your spirits down. Being injured is bad enough. Being injured and sleep deprived takes it to another level.
If possible, try to get a nap during the day as well. I don't mean a long, deep sleep just a short 10 - 20 minute cat nap. If you can find the time and train yourself to do this you'll be amazed at how refreshed you can feel afterwards.
3. Manage Your Stress
Being injured can be mentally stressful and working out can help ease that pressure. But remember that working out is itself a stress on the body. The trick is to do enough to encourage growth but not too much.
So any strength training, flexibility work and any aerobic cross training you can do into your schedule will help keep your spirits up. Feeling down when injured is a normal reaction especially if you're a long time runner. By doing safe exercise you give yourself a sense of control so that you don't feel helpless to circumstance.
If your overall stress from all sources (including work, personal issues and training) becomes too great you will hamper the recovery process. Try not to take on too many new responsibilities in work or personal life when you're recovering. You need a certain amount of stress to grow and thrive. But the injury itself is another stressor to keep in mind when looking at how much stress you have going on. As I mentioned recovery is an energy balance equation. You need to manage your energy so not only can you meet all your regular requirements but you have enough to keep the repair and recovery process going.
4. Eat Well
Supply your body with the nutrients it needs to heal by eating well. This will give your tissue the raw materials for repair and also help you maintain a good weight. Filling up with junkfood while injured will prolong your recovery time and make you feel worse.
Include a variety of vegetables and fruits along with lean sources of protein and healthy fats. Cut back on the simple sugars during recovery. Stay well hydrated. Some supplements that may help are protein powders and Omega 3 essential fatty acids (such as fish oil) or other healthy fat supplements (such as Udo's Oil). But don't expect immediate pain relief or other such dramatic results.
An Example of What Can Be Done While Injured
I sponsor one of Canada's top ultra-runners, Gary Robbins. In late 2010, Gary broke his right foot while trail running requiring his foot to be placed in a cast for 3 months. Obviously he couldn't run during this period and had to modify his training schedule.
His running specific fitness decreased however that didn't mean he couldn't maintain his fitness in other areas. Watch the following video which demonstrates a typical strength training workout during his recovery process.
Many of the exercises he was doing were quite advanced. I structured the program to build strength and mobility in his uninjured leg. There would actually be some cross-over benefits to his injured side by doing this. The program also required a lot of core stabilization so he maintained good function in his core.
If you do get injured take all the necessary steps you need in order to maintain your fitness while still encouraging healing to take place. As I stated complete rest is rarely the best solution. Modify your training and you'll be back to your running in short order.


Karlsson JO et al: The carbon footprint of breastmilk substitutes in comparison with breastfeeding. J Clean Prod. 2019 Jun 10;222:436-445.
Breastfeeding is one of the foundations of child health, development and survival. Breastmilk substitutes (BMS) are associated with negative influences on breastfeeding practices and subsequent health concerns and, as with all foods, production and consumption of BMS comes with an environmental cost. The carbon footprint (CFP) of production and consumption of BMS was estimated in this study.


If you’re like most people, then you want to look your best. You probably spend a great deal of time and energy eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep etc. However, thanks to modern medicine, there are many skin and cosmetic clinic treatments that can help you to achieve that perfect look. We will now take a look at some of the most popular treatments so you can decide whether you’d like to get any of the procedures done.
One of the most popular procedures is the facelift. Unfortunately, as we age, our faces start to sag and droop, we develop sunken cheeks etc. However, with a face lift, these symptoms of old age can be reduced and you can see an age reduction by as many as 10 – 20 years. A facelift will help to tighten up any lose skin you may have on your face, get rid of the double chin, smooth out wrinkles and even help to remove stubborn face fat.
The next procedure we will look at is eyelid blepharoplasty. Your eyes are one of the first places on your face that will show signs of age. If you experience problems such as puffy eyelids, loose skin around or under your eyes, dark circles etc, then you should consider getting an eyelid blepharoplasty or eyelift. This procedure only takes 1 – 3 hours with a 2 week recovery. Once it is complete, your eyes will look and feel much younger and the results can last up to 8 years of even longer.
Thirdly, we will look at hair restoration and hair transplants. Hair loss is an issue that plagues both men and women, especially as they age. However, with a hair transplant or hair restoration procedure, you can regain your beautiful locks from your youth. This can be done using the SmartGraft restoration where hair is taken from behind the scalp and then it is placed/transplanted on top of the head or where it is needed. This is a very effective and successful procedure because it uses your own hair and scarring is so minimal, it is virtually invisible.
Lastly, you can also undergo botox treatments which helps to remove or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, under eye hollows, wrinkles on the forehead, lip lines, crows feet, saggy eyebrows and more. There are a couple of different injectables you can choose from which include neurotoxins, hyaluronic acid fillers, poly l lactic acid fillers and calcium based fillers.
To conclude, we have just looked at some of the most popular skin and cosmetic clinic treatments that can help you to achieve that ever youthful look. These treatments can truly help you to look and feel your best, which is invaluable. Check out what cosmetic skin treatments are available at Visage Cosmetic Clinic Winnipeg.


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Fiona graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1993. She moved to Surrey in 1994, and has worked in the NHS and the private sector, specialising in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Sports Injuries. She has worked with professional and amateur sports teams and at sporting events. In 2012, she undertook training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), and started teaching Modified Pilates Classes. She is a fully certified matwork instructor with APPI, a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
In addition to teaching and practising Pilates, Fiona enjoys running, cooking and spending time with her family.


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At Burlington Children’s Dental, we are a pediatric dental office that offers various approaches to suit your child’s dental needs. Dr. Morteza Yazdi and our staff understand that visiting the dentist, even for routine dental cleanings, may create a high level of anxiety for some more than others. We also understand that many children may need a little extra care, as their anxiety level may prohibit them from sitting comfortably in the dental chair. Several of the extra services we offer our patients include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and in some more severe cases, we see patients under general anesthesia at Franciscan Hospital for Children, which is located in Brighton, Massachusetts.
It is our goal to work with you and your child to figure out what the best and most comfortable approach would be for your child’s oral health care. We are located in Burlington, Massachusetts, and proudly serve the surrounding areas. Please feel free to give us a call to schedule your child’s next pediatric dental appointment!


The birth control pill is a popular method of contraception for many women – in fact, four out of five women in the United States who are sexually active have used, or currently use the pill. So, what is there to know before going on the pill?
Effects of going on the pill
Before going on the pill, our team mentions it is very important to consult with your doctor as each woman will be affected differently depending on their body. Factors a doctor will consider before prescribing the pill include other antibiotics you may currently be taking.
In simplest terms, the birth control pill works by telling the brain it is getting enough hormones (specifically, estrogen and progesterone). The brain then will not signal the ovary to produce hormones, therefore acting as a prevention to pregnancy.
If you are considering taking the pill or you have recently started taking it, there are some common side affects you may experience. These include:
- Sore or swollen breasts – Any swelling you may experience will disappear within a few months.
- Lighter periods – A very common side effect of the pill is lighter periods. Along with this, cramps are likely to decrease.
Effects of going off the pill
If you have regularly been taking the pill and choose to stop, make sure you consult with a doctor so you are aware of potential side affects you may experience. Common examples include:
- Breakouts – It is quite common to see a decrease in breakouts when starting the pill, therefore this effect will disappear quite quickly when you decide to stop taking it.
- Mood changes – Depending on your body, the pill might be a mood stabiliser and you may feel grumpier when you stop taking the pill.
- Heavier periods – As mentioned, the pill can lighten your flow and if so, it is likely when you stop taking it, you will have a heavier period.
- Risk of pregnancy – The obvious side effect of going off the pill is that your brain will not be told it is getting enough hormones and will then tell the ovary to produce more. This can increase your chances of falling pregnant.


WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. It results in a variety of specific and non-specific signs and/or symptoms (like those listed below) and most often does not involve loss of consciousness. General signs of concussion can include:
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Appears dazed, confused
- Ringing in ears
- Delayed response to questions
- Loss of consciousness
Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just 'don't feel right' after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.
CONCUSSION SIGNS OBSERVED:
- Can't recall events prior to or after a hit or fall
- Appears dazed and stunned
- Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position
- Is unsure of the game, score, or opponent
- Moves clumsily
- Answers questions slowly
- Loses consciousness (even briefly)
- Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes
CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS REPORTED:
- Headache or feeling of pressure in head
- Nausea or vomiting
- Balance problems, dizziness, double or blurry vision
- Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
- Confusion, concentration, or memory problems
- Just "not feeling right" or "feeling down"
Signs and symptoms generally show up soon after the injury. However, you may not know how serious the injury is at first and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days. For example, in the first few minutes your child or teen might be a little confused or a bit dazed, but an hour later your child might not be able to remember how he or she got hurt.
*You should continue to check for signs of concussion right after the injury and a few days after the injury. If your child or teen's concussion signs or symptoms get worse, you should take him or her to the emergency department right away.
DANGER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
In rare cases, a dangerous collection of blood (hematoma) may form on the brain after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that may squeeze the brain against the skull. Call 9-1-1 right away, or take your child or teen to the emergency department if he or she has one or more of the following danger signs after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body:
- One pupil larger than the other.
- Drowsiness or inability to wake up.
- A headache that gets worse and does not go away.
- Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.
- Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).
- Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.
- Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out). Even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously
RECOVERY FROM CONCUSSION
Most children with concussion feel better within a couple of weeks. However, for some, symptoms will last for a month or longer. Concussion symptoms may appear during the normal healing process or as your child gets back to their regular activities. If there are any symptoms that concern you or are getting worse, be sure to seek medical care as soon as possible.
What Steps Should My Child Take to Feel Better?
Making short-term changes to your child's daily activities can help him or her get back to a regular routine more quickly. As your child begins to feel better, you can slowly remove these changes. Use your child's symptoms to guide their return to normal activities. If your child's symptoms do not worsen during an activity, then this activity is OK for them If the symptoms worsen, your child should cut back on how much he or she can do that activity without experiencing symptoms. It is important to remember that each concussion and child is unique, so your child's recovery should be customized based on his or her symptoms.
- Your child should take it easy the first few days after the injury when symptoms are more severe.
- Early on, limit physical and thinking/remembering activities to avoid symptoms getting worse.
- Avoid activities that put your child at risk for another injury to the head and brain.
- Get a good night's sleep and take naps during the day as needed.
As your child starts to feel better, gradually return to regular (non-strenuous) activities.
- Find relaxing activities at home. Avoid activities that put your child at risk for another injury to the head and brain.
- Return to school gradually. If symptoms do not worsen during an activity, then this activity is OK for your child. If symptoms worsen, cut back on that activity until it is tolerated.
- Get maximum nighttime sleep. (Avoid screen time and loud music before bed, sleep in a dark room, and keep to a fixed bedtime and wake up schedule.
When the symptoms are mild or nearly gone, your child can return to regular activities.
- Help your child to take breaks only if symptoms worsen with increased activity.
- Return to a regular school schedule.
Back To Regular Activity
Your child is completely symptom free and is able to resume all regular activities. Recovery from a concussion is complete when your child is able to engage in all regular activities without experiencing any symptoms.


Have some questions about food allergies in children? We sure do. So we got some exclusive advice from professional dietitian, nutritionist and Bococaland pal, Ann Margaret Kane. Here she talks about how patterns can differ in kids from adults, why it’s become so prevalent and what you can do to make sure you don’t miss anything in your own child.
We hope this helps. Feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.org with any additional questions or information you may want to add.
You may have noticed that food allergy patterns in adults differ somewhat from those in kids. In fact, the most common foods to trigger allergies in adults are shrimp, lobster, crab and other shellfish; peanuts; walnuts and other tree nuts (pecans, etc); fish; and eggs. In children, eggs, milk, peanuts, soy and wheat are the major culprits. Peanuts in both populations are one of the main foods responsible for severe allergies–or anaphylaxis. Thankfully, kids tend to outgrow their allergies to milk, egg, soy and wheat, though aversions to peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shrimp usually tend to linger.
Why It Happens
“The prevalence of food allergies is increasing and probably will continue to grow along with all allergic diseases,” says Robert A. Wood, M.D., director of the pediatric allergy clinic at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore. Wood says the last three decades of research show the number of people with allergies skyrocketing in developed and developing countries, but, ironically, not in underdeveloped areas. At least three million children in the United States now have food allergies. “In these super-clean environments, the immune system essentially lacks a normal workload. However, it does what it is built to do, and finds something to attack, often directing its attention toward such harmless things as pollen grains, even healthy food,” he says. Normally your immune system protects you from germs and bacteria by building antibodies to fight off infection and disease. Food Allergies occur when your immune system mistakenly treats something in a certain food as if it’s dangerous. So, the food itself isn’t harmful but the way the body reacts to it is.
As a registered dietitian who consults for the western region NJ school systems, I have seen an increase in both the amount and types of food allergies. Aversions to fruits and vegetables such as apples, mangos, strawberries, and tomatoes are increasing–coupled with intolerance to gluten, a storage found in wheat, rye, and barley products.
Finding and Treating Allergies
Now that you’re aware of why allergies happen, how can you tell if your child has any? Reactions could be mild reaction or more severe. An allergic reaction could happen right away or a few hours after the child ingests the food that he is allergic to–which isn’t very reassuring. Some of the first signs could be just a runny nose, an itchy skin rash like hives, or a tingling in the tongue or lips. Other signs effect both the respiratory and gastro intestinal system to include tightness in the throat, hoarse voice, wheezing, cough and/or nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. In the most serious cases, a food allergy can cause anaphylaxis (mentioned above)–which is a sudden, severe reaction in which several problems occur at once and can involve many bodily dysfunctions. Obviously, if this is the case for your child, you’ll need a plan for handling emergencies.
Once you’ve realized your child has allergies, the next step is to figure out what they’re allergic to. I strongly suggest keeping a diary for a few weeks and recording the foods your child eats, especially new foods. Also include when they develop symptoms. You’ll want to allow time for recording, as it could take months and even years for your child’s immune system to build up a reaction against something that he or she is allergic to. Unfortunately, there is no special medication for food allergies. The best treatment is to avoid the food itself and any foods or drinks that contain the food. In fact its best early on to eliminate products like cow’s milk and other dairy products until your child is one; eggs until two and peanut butter and shellfish until three.
Just because your child has food allergies doesn’t mean that they can’t live a normal life–including dining out and enjoying special occasions. To illustrate how multiple food allergies can affect a family, I’ve sited my own brother William Kane, his wife Lori and their son Owen–who has multiple allergies to food.
At one, after solely breastfeeding , Owen was given a bottle with a combination of regular whole and breast milk. Lori soon noted allergic reactions, but tried again the next day with cheese. Unfortunately, she got the same puffy and swollen cheeks and eyes, as well as itchy skin. Since Lori has allergies, she figured that was the culprit. After going to the doctor, Owen was diagnosed as allergic to dairy and nuts. Happy to have found out early and quickly, the Kane’s take their son to the doctor for yearly skin, blood and allergy tests. This summer, an annual visit showed additional allergies to soy, eggs, and wheat.
But how has this changed their lives? Obviously, it’s most difficult when not in their own home. The Kane’s always pack a bag of “safe” foods for restaurants and now at five years old, Owen has learned to ask if something has dairy before he eats it. But the most difficult environment is birthday parties, where Owen watches other kids enjoying pizza and cake. Thankfully, dairy-free cakes and cupcakes are available and they bring these with them, helping to make the event special.


Confidential, Private CBT is just a phone call away: 07717 854355
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT as it is known is a highly effective and efficient psychotherapy now available locally in Harrogate. CBT is a way for you to learn to manage your stress and emotional problems more effectively. In CBT we to look at the connections between how we think, how we feel and what we do (behaviour).
It particularly concentrates on thoughts that are non useful. These often undermine our self-esteem and make us feel depressed or anxious. Looking at these unhelpful thoughts can help us work out different ways of thinking and behaving that in turn will help us manage more usefully. CBT looks at the "here and now" issues rather than focusing on things from the past. It helps people to learn new methods of managing and problem-solving, which they can use for the rest of their lives, so in effect you become your own therapist.
What makes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy stand out from other forms of therapy or types of counselling is the emphasis on evidence based practice; this means that you receive up-to-date professional therapy based on the very latest research. CBT is recommended by the Department of Health as the treatment of choice for a range of mental health problems including:
- Anger / Rage
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Shame / Guilt
- Post Natal Depression
- Sexual Problems
- Relationship Difficulties
- Low Self Esteem / Confidence issues
- Social phobia / fear of public speaking / Shyness
- Stress / work place stress
- Performance Anxiety
- Chronic fatigue
- Sleep disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- Health Anxiety
Over the years the evidence for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has grown and what is has made it clear is what problems it can help with. The practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an art and science. It is constantly integrating the art of therapy with the science of best practice. CBT has two main driving assumptions:
Firstly it is the assumption about thinking (cognitions).
It is not what happens to you but what you make of that experience that matters.
The secondary assumptions are about how we behave or act in a situation.
What you do or how you act effects what you think and how you feel.
How is your problem maintained?
Although it is not a dominant part of therapy it's sometimes useful to look at how or why the problem developed. In fact it is usually very important to understand how problems have developed to help come up with solutions - but sometimes insight is not enough. For example, if you broke your arm and went to hospital you might expect the doctor to fix your arm and stop the pain rather than ask you questions about how you broke it. CBT is similar, the focus is on the solution of the problem, but a bit later into the therapy it might be important to find out how you broke your arm to prevent you from doing it again.
In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy we try to understand how the problems are maintained. This could be because of:
- Unhelpful Behaviours (e.g. avoidance or substance use)
- Thinking distortions (like personalising, catastrophising or always looking at the worst part of an experience).
- Negative emotional states (like hopelessness, shame or guilt).
- Physical symptoms (such as lack of energy or palpitations).
- Life events (such as consequences from assaults or redundancy).
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers specific interventions or techniques to help you overcome the difficulties in all the above areas. In addition we also integrate a number of additional psychotherapies to facilitate greater and more permanent change.
If you would like to arrange a private and confidential appointment please ring Matthew Cole on 07717 854355 or email him at firstname.lastname@example.org.


Polycystic kidney condition is an acquired condition in which fluid-filled cavities, or cysts, create in the kidneys. There are in fact 2 different kinds: autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), a rare version that creates in unborn children and infants, as well as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which is much more usual and also typically obtains identified when a person remains in their 30s or 40s.
In the early stages of having autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, you might not also experience any type of symptoms. However as the cysts obtain bigger, you’re more likely to start discovering signs that something’s not quite ideal. Keep an eye out for symptoms that could signal you have polycystic kidney illness and see your doctor asap, as therapy can protect against several of the worst issues.
1. Discomfort in the abdomen
Discomfort is one of the most common complaints amongst individuals with polycystic kidney disease. You may feel it in your back or abdominal area, or you may feel it in your sides. You may actually feel discomfort in your kidneys, too. The discomfort can be the result of enlarged cysts, bleeding cysts, or hemorrhaging right into a cyst. If you get on dialysis, the pain could be the outcome of a condition called diverticulitis, a type of inflammation in the intestinal tracts that impacts many people on dialysis.
2. Blood in the urine
It can be a little startling to consider the commode and also see red- or pink-tinted pee. However blood in your pee, or hematuria, is a quite common signs and symptom of polycystic kidney disease; it can occur in as several as fifty percent of adults with autosomal leading PKD. It can also be the very first indication of the disease for most of them. When your kidneys contain cysts, they can be added vulnerable to injury or stress. Those cysts can burst and create blood loss.
Hypertension is really a complication of PKD, however it can be an indication that something’s wrong prior to a diagnosis, as well. High blood pressure, or high blood pressure, often tends to develop earlier in individuals with PKD than it performs in the general population. And also it impacts as several as 60 to 70% of individuals with PKD, also. The severity often tends to be correlated with the size and also development of the cysts in the kidneys. Given that high blood pressure is linked to cardiovascular disease, you’ll intend to seek out treatment.
Frustrations are typically an outcome of hypertension that some people establish when they have PKD. They could additionally be a sign of a sort of aneurysm in the mind that can impact some people with PKD. Aneurysms are thought about even more of a complication of PKD than a sign, yet the frustration is the signs and symptom– the giveaway that something is wrong.
5. Inflamed or enlarged abdominal area
Have you found yourself unbuckling your belt or leaving your pants unbuttoned, despite the fact that you have not been eating any more than common? It could be an indication of PKD. As increasingly more cysts develop in your kidneys, your kidneys obtain bigger. There’s just so much room in your abdomen to fit these swelling kidneys, so your abdominal area might start to swell exterior, also.
6. Kidney stones
If you create pain in your belly or reduced back, or notice discomfort while urinating, your body may be letting you recognize that you have a kidney rock. PKD places you at raised danger for creating kidney rocks. The cysts in your kidneys can occasionally obstruct the normal drain of urine, which keeps urine in one location for a longer time period. Crystals can create and also become rocks. These resulting kidney rocks are painful and can cause blood in the urine, also.
7. Urinary tract infections
Anyone can develop an urinary system infection, or UTI, however UTIs and also kidney infections additionally happen to be a symptom or indicator of PKD. Experts approximate that 30 to 50% of people with PKD can establish a UTI within their lifetime; women with autosomal leading polycystic kidney condition are most likely than guys to establish UTIs. If it injures to pee, or you feel the urge to go far more usually than normal, you may have established a UTI. If you do have a UTI, your physician will most likely suggest antibiotics.
Tiredness appears to be a sign of everything, and of course, tiredness as well as weakness can be an indication of the onset of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney condition. So, if you’ve seen a feeling of despair and also tiredness that you can not rationalize, you might continue to be cautious, particularly if you have a family history of PKD or begin to create any of the other signs.
9. Trembling in the breast
A fluttering or even a pounding feeling can be a sign of PKD. According to the National Kidney Foundation, regarding one in four individuals with polycystic kidney condition have a “saggy shutoff” in their hearts, which can cause an upsetting fluttering experience– and also often even breast discomfort. If you notice this or any unusual signs and symptoms, see your doctor as soon as you can.


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Why Choose an Endodontist
An endodontist completes additional years of specialty training. They limit their practice to root canals and root end surgery. The average endodontist does about 25 cases each week.
Because they limit their practice solely to endodontic treatment, endodontists are efficient and precise. This equates to positive experiences and faster healing.
Most endodontists offer tremendous flexibility in accommodating emergency cases, so delays in treatment are kept to a minimum and patients can be relieved of dental pain quickly.
Today, getting root canal treatment is often no more uncomfortable than having a filling. Many endodontists use state-of-the-art technology such as operating microscopes, digital imaging, ultrasonic instrumentation and fiber optics, to treat their patients quickly and comfortably. At Red River Endodontics, we use the GentleWave System for most root canal procedures, which cleans microscopic spaces that can’t be reached by standard root canal treatment. We are currently the only provider in North Dakota using the GentleWave System. For more information, please visit GentleWave.com.


About Culture Core
Cell Culture Center in USC Bridge Institute’s Structural Biology Center is a recharge facility specializing in protein expression and cell culture. Our areas of expertise include baculovirus expression with insect cells, mammalian expression with HEK 293 cells, and various pancreatic beta cell cultures. Our work has supported crystallization and structure determination of more than thirty unique human G protein-coupled receptor structures in the labs of Dr. Ray Stevens and Dr. Vadim Cherezov, as well as provided material for collaborative biophysical and pharmacology studies in the labs of numerous collaborators. In addition to protein expression aimed for protein structures, the Cell Culture Center has aided research in antibody expression, soluble proteins, and other membrane proteins.
Cell Culture and Expression Analysis Equipment
We have state-of-the-art equipment for insect and mammalian cell culture, both in suspension and with adherent cells.
For large-scale expression, we use suspension cells for easy scale up.
- Shel Lab shaker/incubators
- New Brunswick shakers (Eppendorf)
- 43R Shaker
- 44R Shaker
- Beckman Coulter Centrifuges:
- 1L J6-MI
- Allegra X-15R
- Sorvall RC-12BP+ Centrifuge
- Millipore Guava®
- easyCyte Flow Cytometers
- CO 2 incubators/shakers
- Large capacity Multitron Pro Shakers
- Multiple biological safety cabinet hoods