Health Tools Last week last week our speaker was Dr. Cadel. He spoke mainly about the Hull building and its purpose. The building is used to have fun, but also to learn. It has two gyms that are not only used for recreation, but for classes as well. The gyms are also used for intramurals. He also spoke about the new fitness center that is under construction at the present time. It will

Heart Starter CARDIAC UNIT RECIPE FOR FAST WEIGHT LOSS - (Serves 1 person over three days approx.) The Basic Fat Burning Soup: · 1 can crushed tomatoes · 1 can Campbell’s Beef (or Chicken) Consumme · 1 tablespoon Continental Vegetable dry soup powder (in red plastic jar) · l large brown onion · ½ bunch of celery · 1 can of green beans · 1 green capsicum · ½ kilogram of carr

Hepatitis C I chose to do my paper on Hepatitis C. I have a Grandmother and a close friend who both have the disease. My Grandmother is 75 and contracted it from a blood transfusion when she had a double mastectomy many years ago. My friend isn’t sure how he got it. He thinks possibly from unprotected sex or from experimenting with drugs in the early 70’s. Hepatitis C is a disease of

Herpes Herpes Herpes has been around for a very long time. So long that it very likely predates the human species. "Herpes" derives its name from the Greek word herpein, which means to creep or crawl. Throughout history many physicians attempted to understand the herpes virus. Due to similarities amongst various herpes viruses, it was difficult to diagnose which virus was responsible,

Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Have you had your blood pressure taken recently' One should get their blood pressure taken every so often just to make sure one does not have to go get a checkup. Many people have high blood pressure due to years of smoking, stress, drinking, lack of exercise, or even after giving a speech. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against art

Tinnitus Tinnitus Buzzing, chirping, humming, hissing, roaring, and clicking, at times these sounds may become unbearable. The noise in your head will not go away. The term used to describe this common symptom is tinnitus. “Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present; it is often referred to as ringing in the ears.” (American Tinnitus Association) St

Hospice Care Hospice Care Introduction The hospice care movement was born out of the concern for doing something for terminally ill and dying patients. Once medical care services for our terminally ill patients were no longer of benefit and our physicians could do no more, we had to turn to another source of care. One of the main objectives of the medical staff is to prolong lif

HIV And AIDS HIV and AIDS In 1981, a unique and newly recognized syndrome called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ("AIDS") broke out in America. Then very few people knew hardly anything about the disease. Now, we know many facts including the causes, signs, treatment, prevention, testing and more. AIDS is a major failure of the body's immune system (immunodeficiency). Th

Alcoholism Alcoholism When you hear the word drugs what do you think of' Was alcohol on your list' Alcohol is as much a drug as prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used drug in the world. Nearly half of all Americans over the age of 12 consume alcohol. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, a mind/mood altering chemical. The definition

Blue Cross Blue Sheild Blue Cross and Blue Shield BACKGROUND The first prepayment plan was started in 1929, by Justin Ford Kimball. He had no experience in health care but he did have knowledge for financial management. He developed a sick benefit fund so the teachers would have something to fall back on if they had the bad luck of catching the dreaded influenza. They contributed $1

How To Color Your Hair At Home Color a New You How many women and men in America color their hair' The number may surprise you at one in three. Color is a fun and sometimes creative way to express yourself or to even cover gray hair. Whatever your reason, hair color is one of the most popular chemical services a salon can provide. The only draw back for many people is the expense o

How To Kill Yourself By Smoking Cigarettes How to kill yourself slowly! If you really want to ruin your health then smoking cigarettes is the best ways I know how to do it. Smoking cigarettes cause lung cancer, emphysema, and the one thing that most people notice right off hand is bad breath. If you are into destroying your health, I want you to follow these step so that you can b

Human Service I believe that another form of education is to communicate in whichever way possible with people of different backgrounds. I choose the field of Human Services because I enjoy working with people. Helping someone solve or obtain things that are important to him or her is fulfilling to me. I was raised very simple. I was taught to say yes, no, please and thank you. I

Hypothermia Hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature less than 95 °F(35°C) occurs when heat loss exceeds the body’s heat production. (Ruffolo p.47) Thermal stability in humans depends on the body’s ability to adapt to changes in internal and external temperatures. Heat is transferred throughout tissues and fat, and is released at a rate directly related to the te

Igonorance And Sedentary “Ignorant Couch Potatoes Stop Eating Dead Animals”! Within the last twelve years the rate of obesity among American adults has increased a dramatic 60%. Most overweight Americans attribute their extra pounds to genetic factors; however, lifestyle is the key contributing factor to this social problem. Although we live in the land of opportunity, which bring

Insomnia For the centuries, a great number of people have been suffered for sleep problems. Numerous studies have been done on sleep apnea and narcolepsy. However, sleep problems occur with insomnia as well, yet the problem of insomnia has been denied by many people who do not realize how serious insomnia can be. Today, insomnia affects more than 84 million Americans, and is characteriz

Botulism Botulism There are many types of diseases in the world today. The disease I am doing my report is botulism. Botulism is a very deadly disease. Botulism is a very rare food poisoning that is very deadly. The name of my disease is Botulism. The part of the body that is effected by this deadly disease is the human intestine and then the nerves. The disease then starts ef

A Baby Is A Baby Right Everyday people are experiencing the joys of having a new baby. The arrival of such a precious being is very rewarding, but also challenging at the same time. This statement can be extremely true when comparing healthy babies to those with special needs. While considering the special needs or disabilities of babies, you have to remember that every person des

Health While doing this project, I realized that one of my number one issues that are stressing me out the most is the dissatisfaction with work and finding all my work too demanding. The key causes of this problem is because I am taking 19 credit hours at school, working a good 30 hours of work and still trying to get good grades. It is very stressful because you get no time to sleep

Inhaling Lies Inhaling Lies What has happened to the old American celebrities, the Marlboro Man and that once popular Camel' Their billboards have been torn to the ground and their smiling cancer plagued faces have disappeared from magazines. In tobacco born America, how could these important figures in our history just disappear' It’s happened in the most unexpected way. The youth

Injury And Violence INJURY AND VIOLENCE According to Health.gov, “More than 400 Americans die each day from injuries due primarily to motor vehicle crashes, firearms, poisonings, suffocation, falls, fires, and drowning. The risk of injury is so great that most persons sustain a significant injury at some time during their lives.” This piece of information really surprised me. This is

A Beginners Guide to Yoga A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Increasing back pain, raging stress, the onset of a migraine . . .who hasn’t experienced some or all of these sensations at some time' Finding a cure for these discomforts would immortalize their discoverer and virtually ensure sainthood. Although not a panacea, yoga is a near cure-all for achieving relaxation and inner peace. Yo

Is Marijuana Safer To Use Than Tobacco' Is Marijuana Safer To Use Than Tobacco' Cannabis in Costa Rica A Study of Chronic Marijuana Use. Institute of Human Issues “Users in our matched-pair sample smoked marijuana in addition to as many tobacco cigarettes as did their matched non-using pairs. Yet their small airways were, if anything, a bit healthier than their matches. We must ten

Breast CAncer Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, it accounts for one of every three diagnoses in the United States. Breast cancers are malignancies, life threatening tumors that develops in one or both breasts. A female breast consists of fatty and fibrous connective tissues. The interior of the breast is divided into about twenty different sections called lob

Jamies Health Report Jamie's Health Report To function, the human body must have nutrients. The nutrients known to be essential for human beings to survive are proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, minerals, vitamins, and water. Proteins are made of amino acids, small units necessary for growth and tissue repair. Protein is the body's most plentiful substance exceept for water

Diabetes Seventeen million Americans have diabetes. The direct results of that figure make diabetes the most costly health problems in America. While considering that costs for healthcare, you must realize that one in three diabetic people do not know it! Many people first become aware that they have diabetes when faced with complications from the disease. Patients with diabetes are mor

Girls Becoming Less Physically Active Once They Reach Teens On September 5th of 2002, a study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on the physical activity of teenage girls. The study consisted of 1,200 black girls, and 1,170 white girls who were enrolled in the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study. A doctor from the University of Pittsbur

Judy C. Drolet Judy C. Drolet Health Education Leader Profile Drolet compares her philosophy to health education to explaining the varied and complementary mosaics of a “kaleidoscope”. The need to examine what is health' What is education' And what is the combination of health education, she feels, is an important step in defining her professional philosophy as a health educ

Labor Law Managed Care and its effect on Management at the Primary Care Level Managed care has made a phenomenal impact on the Health Care industry. One area in which it has deeply effective medicine is in the role managers play in a variety of health service organizations. Directors and supervisors have to alter their strategic plans and change the course they had previously

Kuwait Healthcare Vs. Britain Healthcare The system of healthcare provision of a country is extremely crucial for the civilization and prosperity of society. Hence, every country should ensure health provision for its citizens using different systems and boundaries to encounter the health situation in the country. Both Kuwait and Britain provide public health care for their citizens.