Archive for the ‘Disease knowledge’ Category

Exploring health benefits of coffee

Friday, June 6th, 2008

I love drinking coffee. My parents are avid coffee drinkers, so I grew up with the aroma of coffee. It was not until high school when I took a sip of an ice blended mocha from Coffee Bean. SO good! Recently I came across Mike Pederson’s blog and ...

Helping someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Friday, June 6th, 2008

People experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms and their family may spend years not knowing what is wrong. Even with a diagnosis, there is tension within relationships and it can be frustrating, often taking a toll on family and friends. Family dynamics are impacted and social networks can become ...

Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, if left untreated can lead to serious consequences and harm. There are a couple of ways that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is treated. Psychotherapy A type of therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been shown to be the most effective. It is active, problem-focused, and goal-directed. CBT ...

Understanding what obsessive compulsive disorder is

Friday, June 6th, 2008

I was washing my hands thinking about the act of washing my hand. I like to put the soap on my hand first and then wash it under the water. I have rituals like this, but they don’t consume my life. I wanted to research more about ...

Happy Memorial Day!

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Last Memorial Day weekend, we visited the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. When we arrived at the park, we were first led into an ...

Symptoms and treatments for Hepatitis

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Symptoms of Hepatitis B (WebMD, Center for Disease Control ) These symptoms vary with age: Feeling very tired/ fatigue Mild fever Headache loss of appetite Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting Belly pain Diarrhea or constipation Muscle aches and joint pain Skin rash Yellowish eyes and skin (jaundice). Jaundice usually appears only after other symptoms have started to go away Nausea Dark ...

5 ways to reduce stress at work

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Make a rubber band ball This is a creative way to reduce stress and get rid of all the rubber bands all over the place. It’s a great decoration and also an additional tool to play with. It’s important to have fun at work because after all you spend ...

Emotional Connection - Why Do People Buy?

Friday, June 6th, 2008

By Audrey Burton Have you ever wondered why people buy from you? Why do people buy anything? Much of the decision is based in emotion. Using emotion in your marketing is critical! Read this article to learn steps to take to appeal to your ideal customer and compel them to ...

A Short Introduction To The Different Types Of Binding

Friday, June 6th, 2008

By Lydia King Ever wonder what type of binding machine you may need? From comb to wire, read this article to find out more about selecting your binding machine. Copyright (c) 2008 Lydia King A variety of business and individuals use binding machines. There are several different binding styles, and each style comes ...

The People Want To Know Why Are Gas Prices So High

Friday, June 6th, 2008

By Steven Magill It is said that in the United States that over 140 billion gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel are consumed each year. That is a lot of oil and reserves cannot keep up with this type of demand. That is only what the U.S. uses and if you ...