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My Bald Headed Ziggy

Ron's Road 2 Recovery | October 16th 2009 by Whidbey Woman

“You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.” ~ ZiggyWhen Ron and I dated in the late 70s and early 80s,e-mail did not exist. So, we sent tons of cards and letters  to each ot read more

Dee

What's going on?

Dee's Updates | October 16th 2009

Yesterday, I felt okay. Had a decent night's sleep and then had two appointments which weren't too bad. One appointment got rescheduled for later in the day and I agreed to the later time. However, I completely forgot about my department's faculty read more

If Herbal Medicine is Medicine, Shouldn’t it be Treated as Such…

Brain Blogger | October 16th 2009

Recently, the UK Government announced a consultation on whether practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine should become subject to statutory regulation. Unsurprisingly, the announcement has sparked some lively deb read more

cornyman

"No paracetamol after vaccination for babies!"

All about babies and kids | October 16th 2009 by Martin Eichelmann

Image by alphalim via FlickrWow, this is a big news which we just read in BBC Health news online. Here in Malaysia they gave us every time after the vaccines paracetamol to lower the fever. But now it might do more harm than good to give it to babies read more

pgb

PGB Pick: Record Release Friday!

Playground Boston | October 15th 2009

Too many record releases, too little time. OK well three record releases and one video release. And its actually only two different shows. But hey, I haven’t figured out how to be two places at once yet, if you have any groundbreaking research read more

Brandsaloon

Side effects of conventional drugs

Herbal Remedies Health Supplements And Alternative Medicines | October 15th 2009 by Jayesh Khandor

Side effects are undesirable but natural and expected consequences of taking a particular drug. They are sometimes quite minor such as having a dry mouth or constipation while taking belladonna. A serious side effect may include excessive bleeding ca read more

Brandsaloon

Side effects of conventional drugs

Herbal Remedies Health Supplements And Alternative Medicines | October 15th 2009 by Jayesh Khandor

Side effects are undesirable but natural and expected consequences of taking a particular drug. They are sometimes quite minor such as having a dry mouth or constipation while taking belladonna. A serious side effect may include excessive bleeding ca read more

LaurenM622

1 more down, 3 to go...

Paper Gown Supermodel | October 12th 2009 by Lauren Moore

Hey Guys,I'm SO CLOSE to being done! Only three more treatments left!!!!Today went really smoothly - my nurse, Anne, is the same one I had last time, and she's fantastic! Everything got started within about a half hour of our arrival (amazing) and sh read more

Whidbeywoman

Just a Scratch...

Ron's Road 2 Recovery | October 10th 2009 by Whidbey Woman

Last night Ron was barely scratching his leg when it started to bleed. Luckily, bandages and pressure stopped it. This made me realize how serious this is... if he were to cut his finger while working in the kitchen, for example, I'd be calling& read more

macan87

Fish Oil Side Effects Part 2

Share All Information About Fish Oil Side Effects | October 10th 2009 by angga

Fish Oil Side Effects Can be Prevented fish oil side effects part 2 We continue writing about  fish oil side effects. In the previous post, namely “fish oil side effects part 1”, 2 points were explained about the side effects of fishy taste an read more

macan87

Fish Oil Side Effects Part 2

Share All Information About Fish Oil Side Effects | October 10th 2009 by angga

Fish Oil Side Effects Can be Prevented fish oil side effects part 2 We continue writing about  fish oil side effects. In the previous post, namely “fish oil side effects part 1”, 2 points were explained about the side effects of fishy taste an read more

Whidbeywoman

AN ALMOST REGULAR GUY

Ron's Road 2 Recovery | October 9th 2009 by Whidbey Woman

We were told Ron's Chemo drugs would cause severe diarrhea. So, we stocked up for that. But it has given him the opposite problem. I had to make an emergency run to the grocery store at 5:30 a.m. this morning.     & read more

macan87

Fish Oil Side Effects Part 1

Share All Information About Fish Oil Side Effects | October 8th 2009 by angga

Reality of Fish Oil Side Effects Reality of fish oil side effects People probably already know that fish oil good for health. But, they still hesitate to consume fish oil because fish oil side effects of this. If you are the same as they are, may read more

macan87

Fish Oil Side Effects Part 1

Share All Information About Fish Oil Side Effects | October 8th 2009 by angga

Reality of Fish Oil Side Effects Reality of fish oil side effects People probably already know that fish oil good for health. But, they still hesitate to consume fish oil because fish oil side effects of this. If you are the same as they are, may read more

doctorsolve

Kava Kava, The Natural Anxiety Reducer

DoctorSolve Blog | October 8th 2009

Kava or Piper Methsyticum is a tall shrub that is part of the pepper family that grows in the South Pacific islands. The root which is used medicinally has been traditionally chewed or made into a drink is available in capsule, tablet, or liquid extr read more

LaurenM622

Last-Minute Echo/PFT

Paper Gown Supermodel | October 8th 2009 by Lauren Moore

Hey Guys,At the beginning of the week, Debbie called me and told me that Dr. Adams wanted another set of tests done before my next cycle - An EKG/Echo (for my heart) and a Pulmonary Function Test (for my lungs). Well, you all know how much I LOVE the read more

aromafields

Follow Up

Aroma Fields Candles & Bath | October 8th 2009 by Aroma Fields Candles & Bath

. . . ending on a positive note!After my surgery and throughout the past 10 months, I would regularly meet with my Oncologist and, although he would always tell me that I looked great [considering what I'd been through], he would consistently relate read more

Dee

Discussions Today

Dee's Updates | October 7th 2009

Yes, I will admit that the inching tumor markers were worrying me. One of my colleagues picked up on my mood in my post and talked to me in my office. One thing he mentioned is that the numbers aren't very bad, comparatively speaking, that they hav read more

LaurenM622

This Weekend!

Paper Gown Supermodel | October 7th 2009 by Lauren Moore

Hey Guys,I wanted to let everyone up in Cleveland know that I'll be in Berea this weekend! I'll be up Friday in time for dinner, and I'll probably be in town through Sunday afternoon. Tyler will most likely be up with me for Friday night! Let me know read more

Whidbeywoman

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

Ron's Road 2 Recovery | October 7th 2009 by Whidbey Woman

Ron noticed today that his head is itchy and his hair is starting to fall out.  We were told to expect this. Here's a list of Ron's Chemo meds and their most common side effects (the ones Ron has are highlighted in red):1) 5F-U- Nausea, dia read more

Whidbeywoman

ANOTHER ROUND OF ANEMIA

Ron's Road 2 Recovery | October 7th 2009 by Whidbey Woman

Things have been going about as well as can be expected. However, the last two days have been rough. One problem is Ron's blood. He is still on blood thinners for the DVT and since he started Chemo, its been a challenge to keep it stable. Fatigue is read more

marchy25

REM Sleep Effect On Alcoholics

Find a drug rehab | October 6th 2009 by Marcel Gemme

Everyday the statistics and the researches show us that the effects of alcoholism over the human body are devastating, including after they quit drinking. One of the side effects over those people with alcohol problems is what the specialists call RE read more

marchy25

REM Sleep Effect On Alcoholics

Find a drug rehab | October 6th 2009 by Marcel Gemme

Everyday the statistics and the researches show us that the effects of alcoholism over the human body are devastating, including after they quit drinking. One of the side effects over those people with alcohol problems is what the specialists call RE read more

juliebehling

The Swine Flu Vaccine -- WHO do you believe?

Thinking for a Change | October 6th 2009 by Julie Behling

The WHO (World Health Organization) is urging people to get their Swine Flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available in their area. Ignoring the fact that safety testing on this vaccine has been minimal at best, officials are calling this vaccine read more

Rafter

Side Effects Of Quitting Smoking:

Quit Smoking Help | October 6th 2009

There are many products available in the market which claim to help you dealing with the side effects of quitting smoking, especially cold turkey. Most of these people list indigestion, flatulence, gas, diarrhea, constipation, sinus congestion, voice read more

SamMontana

How Diet Pills Can Destroy Your Health

Healthy Food and Life | October 2nd 2009 by Thunderhead

Americans spend $50 billion on diet pills and weight loss products per year, $6 billion on fraudulent diet pills. Some are prescription and some are over-the-counter diet pills. People who want to lose weight take these pills not even knowing the ris read more

mountainsurfer

Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect?

US Recall News | October 2nd 2009

Decreased sex drive in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.Stay up to date on: product recalls.Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect? read more

goshopper1

Tracking Side Effects For Swine Flu Shots

Healthyou's Weblog | October 2nd 2009 by Kathy, RN

As mass flu vaccinations begin  there is a concern among government officials about the side effects of swine flu shots. They are prepared to track these side effects to detect any rare problems as quickly as possible. Some are optimistic that ther read more

mountainsurfer

Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?

US Recall News | September 30th 2009

Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.Stay up to date on: product recalls.Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects? read more

mountainsurfer

Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects?

US Recall News | September 30th 2009

Bone fractures are often a symptom of conditions or diseases like osteoporosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as these.Stay up to date on: product recalls.Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects? read more