Archive for October 2006

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Oct 31st, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS - the GLOBAL IMPACT

Oct 29th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health News

One out of five Americans are now known to suffer mental illness. I believe that more do but feel too stigmatized to seek help. In many parts of the world, the dearth of mental health workers become even more salient once disaster strikes. In the USA, child psychiatry is still considered the number one medical [...]



Sarcopenia

Oct 27th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health News

Hi everyone,
I am very interested in furthering our understanding of sarcopenia and its effects upon obesity and frailty in the elderly.
I have studied sarcopenia since 1998 and have ran the non-profit website sarcopenia.com since 2000.
If anyone could help me further my goals on the Omidyar network, then that would be fantastic
Kindest,
Andrew

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Millions of Americans affected by Television Deficiency Disorder (TDD) - (satire)

Oct 20th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health News

More than thirty-five million Americans may currently be suffering from a newly-discovered disorder that affects brain chemistry, behavior and health: Television Deficiency Disorder, or TDD for short. Based on work by Dr. Anne Tennah, a psychiatrist who specializes in brain chemistry disorders, this…



Persian Kitty

Oct 19th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

The Persian is the most popular breed of cat in the world - and one of the oldest. As their name suggests, Persians originate from the country that was once Persia, now Iran, in the Middle East. Its long coat was most likely a mutation which came about naturally to deal with cold weather. Originally [...]



8 Cat Food, Snack, & Meal

Oct 19th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

Cat Food #1 : CHEESE PLEASE
1/2 cup grated cheese 2 tbl plain yogurt or sour cream A little oatmeal 2 tbl margarine or low-fat spread Serves one
Mash all of the ingredients together, adding them in the order indicated above, and serve cold. No cooking is required for this dish. Some cats will not take [...]



Homeopathic and Natural Remedies for Flu

Oct 13th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Cold & Flu, Health Articles

Our Homeopathic Flu Program for the Winter 2006-2007 is Shipping!
Its a known fact that the “flu vaccine” does not work and is preserved with a mercury based preservative - thimerosal. This compound is already under scrutiny for its possible implication in Autism.
We give this vaccine to our young and elderly in particular…the two parts [...]



2006 Flu Clinic Locator Now Online

Oct 13th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health News

The 2006 Flu Clinic Locator from American Lung Association is now available online at http://www.flucliniclocator.org.
Vital information found there includes the handy locator tool, which allows you to find the flu clinic nearest you by simply entering in your zip code.

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Persian Cat

Oct 10th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

Picking the Perfect Persian Cat
The exotic and majestic appearance of the Persian cat captures the attention of cat lovers everywhere, making it one of the most desirable breeds of cats today. Their dense and lush long-haired coat, short legs and broad head with round eyes and flat muzzle faces are distinct physical traits that make [...]



5 Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home

Oct 10th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

Ah, puppies…so adorable, filled with boundless energy and curious about any-and-everything around them. That’s why taking steps to puppy-proof your home will go a long way in protecting these little ones from harm. And on the flip side, your precautions will also safeguard your belongings from possible damage.
Your first task is to get a [...]



Do You Have A Fat Pet?

Oct 10th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

People aren’t the only ones who have a problem with weight control. Many of our pets, almost 25 per cent, are overweight, with many of these medically considered as obese. Why is this happening? Are our pets also becoming victims of the electronic age?
As we become more prone to using short-cuts in every day [...]



Fun with sewage

Oct 6th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Health Articles

This sounds like a lot of fun:

Sewage. To simulate chemical-toilet and holdingtank sewage, which is generally stronger than typical domestic wastewater, a simulated sewage with a suspended-solids concentration of about 1,000 mg/liter was used in this study. The sewage contained per liter: 3.5 g (wet weight) of fecal material, 10 ml of urine, 0.25 g [...]