It is that time of year again--Thanksgiving! Forgive me for stating this generalization, but in less than two weeks, most of us will be eating massive meals.
For those who are watching their waistlines, Thanksgiving very well could be an extremely hard time of the year to get through. With all of the tempting foods around you and the merry atmosphere, you want to eat and try out everything; hey, it's only one day right? Well, yes, it is only one day, but one day could throw your diet off. Feel free to splurge a little, but with an average
The iPill
by MPK November 12th, 2008 | Health News, Medication
When you take medication, how can you be assured that it is being released into your system at the necessary location? Until now, there was less assurance.
However, Philips Healthcare has announced new "intelligent pill technology". The iPill has the ability to measure the amount of acid in the digestive tract. When the pill reaches the location that has the correct acidity level, the medication is released.
Another feature of the iPill noted on Philips' website is that "the capsule is designed to measure local temperature, and report measurements wirelessly to an external receiver unit."
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However, Philips Healthcare has announced new "intelligent pill technology". The iPill has the ability to measure the amount of acid in the digestive tract. When the pill reaches the location that has the correct acidity level, the medication is released.
Another feature of the iPill noted on Philips' website is that "the capsule is designed to measure local temperature, and report measurements wirelessly to an external receiver unit."
To read the full article about this
Winter Warning
by Louise November 11th, 2008 | Illness, Nutrition, Sleep
It seems as if fall only just started, but most of the leaves already have fallen and winter is just around the corner. Temperatures will continue to drop, and most of us will be seeing more snowfall in the upcoming weeks. With the many tidings of winter come the proneness of ailments. As many of us know, the common cold is not directly caused by cold temperatures, rather the spread of the germs, yet the temperature is what really drives the quick spread of germs. Our immune systems become weaker in the cold, and as a result, we frequently stay indoors, meeting and
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Follow the Leader
by MPK November 6th, 2008 | Diet, Nutrition
Raising children is a lot like playing the game follow the leader. Whether you, as the parent, realize it or not, your child mimics your actions. So, if you use good manners, your child will learn to do the same. Likewise, if you read (both for your own pleasure and to your child), your child will develop an appreciation for books and reading.
Recently, a study was completed to determine whether children follow in their parents' footsteps when making food choices. As reported in the November 2008, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children aged two to six chose
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Recently, a study was completed to determine whether children follow in their parents' footsteps when making food choices. As reported in the November 2008, Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children aged two to six chose
Behavioral Cure for Insomnia
by Rosanne Lorraine November 4th, 2008 | Sleep
Insomnia is derived from the Latin term for “no sleepâ€, it is characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early in the morning. Certain experts also agree that non-restorative sleep can be related to insomnia. This condition can cause irritability, impaired performance, and daytime fatigue. Insomnia is not as uncommon as you think, it is estimated that 60% of Americans are suffering from this condition.
Insomnia can be either primary or secondary. Primary insomnia means that the inability to sleep itself is the main problem; it is not due to other health issues. Secondary insomnia occurs because
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Insomnia can be either primary or secondary. Primary insomnia means that the inability to sleep itself is the main problem; it is not due to other health issues. Secondary insomnia occurs because