Can Food Heal? - Discover Magazine - science news articles online technology magazine articles Can Food Heal?
Often dismissed as old wives’ tales, food remedies are of increasing interest to scientists.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Salikah: A Student's Digest: "An important warning from Health Canada about Safi, Karala Pills, and other Indian remedies found to have dangerously high levels of lead, mercury, and/or arsenic and other heavy metals."
Friday, July 22, 2005
When the bomb exploded last Thursday morning, ripping apart the number 30 bus outside BMA House...
"As the dust settles on London, there are many questions but few good answers: questions about courage and competence—I saw examples of both on 7 July; about the chain of causation that led to this devastation on our doorstep; about this country's dismal involvement in the Middle East, sullied by self interest and addiction to oil; about the ill-fated war on terror, the invasion of Iraq with its shifting and never convincing rationale, and the differential value placed on life on all sides; about the evil of fundamentalism of whatever creed, and the global injustice that gives it excuse."
"As the dust settles on London, there are many questions but few good answers: questions about courage and competence—I saw examples of both on 7 July; about the chain of causation that led to this devastation on our doorstep; about this country's dismal involvement in the Middle East, sullied by self interest and addiction to oil; about the ill-fated war on terror, the invasion of Iraq with its shifting and never convincing rationale, and the differential value placed on life on all sides; about the evil of fundamentalism of whatever creed, and the global injustice that gives it excuse."
Friday, July 15, 2005
Complemetary Medicine and Internet healthcare
Complemetary Medicine and Internet healthcare
"Whenever you use the internet for information on complementary medicine, remember my motto - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Edzard Ernst is professor of complementary medicine at the Peninsula medicine school at the universities of Exeter and Plymouth.
"Whenever you use the internet for information on complementary medicine, remember my motto - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Edzard Ernst is professor of complementary medicine at the Peninsula medicine school at the universities of Exeter and Plymouth.
Sunday, July 10, 2005
CORONERS LAW RESOURCE
Your deceased relative may not have to have a Post Mortem these days...however, I hear it will cost relatives around £600 to have a scan instead.
"There is now some experience in the UK of carrying out postmortem investigation by means of magnetic resonance imaging ('MRI'), or 'scanning' in popular terms.
This is a non-invasive procedure, and hence more attractive than a conventional autopsy for those relatives with personal or religious objections to that course. "
Your deceased relative may not have to have a Post Mortem these days...however, I hear it will cost relatives around £600 to have a scan instead.
"There is now some experience in the UK of carrying out postmortem investigation by means of magnetic resonance imaging ('MRI'), or 'scanning' in popular terms.
This is a non-invasive procedure, and hence more attractive than a conventional autopsy for those relatives with personal or religious objections to that course. "
Organon - UK
I discovered recently on a family planning course that there are progesterone containing contraceptives that are suitable for muslims to use (as far as I can tell). Most of the pills containing progesterone only (mini-pills) are not suitable as they interfere with implantation of a fertilised egg, which many religious people have a problem with. However, if you use an implant (into the arm), cerazette (a mini-pill which blocks ovulation) and some injections, then the main method of action is by blocking ovulation. Also, with the implant, the return to previous fertility takes only a matter of days, unlike with injections.
Also, if pregnancy is really going to harm your health, it is reassuring that up until now there have been no reported failures with the implant.
I thought I would mention this as some people who do not want to/cannot use natural/barrier methods resort to using a coil (which interferes with implantation). A huge number of Muslims where I work have coils in. Many of us have relatives that have a coil and don’t even know that there are alternatives, so the above would be better choices in these people.
Of course some people can get irregular bleeding with progesterone only methods, which could be a problem, but is still without the risks of oestrogen containing pills.
I discovered recently on a family planning course that there are progesterone containing contraceptives that are suitable for muslims to use (as far as I can tell). Most of the pills containing progesterone only (mini-pills) are not suitable as they interfere with implantation of a fertilised egg, which many religious people have a problem with. However, if you use an implant (into the arm), cerazette (a mini-pill which blocks ovulation) and some injections, then the main method of action is by blocking ovulation. Also, with the implant, the return to previous fertility takes only a matter of days, unlike with injections.
Also, if pregnancy is really going to harm your health, it is reassuring that up until now there have been no reported failures with the implant.
I thought I would mention this as some people who do not want to/cannot use natural/barrier methods resort to using a coil (which interferes with implantation). A huge number of Muslims where I work have coils in. Many of us have relatives that have a coil and don’t even know that there are alternatives, so the above would be better choices in these people.
Of course some people can get irregular bleeding with progesterone only methods, which could be a problem, but is still without the risks of oestrogen containing pills.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Healthy eating in parents' hands: "Parents must eat more fruit and vegetables to improve their children's eating habits, it is claimed."
Free fruit and veg for toddlers
Free fruit and veg for toddlers
The Reith Lectures : What has been the greatest triumph of technology since 1800? One of the nominations is "Louis Pasteur's germ theory of infection
Professor Ian Wilmut"
Professor Ian Wilmut"
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
St. John Ambulance - First Aid
In the last 6 weeks, and this has never happened to me before outside a hospital, I have had to resuscitate two people out of the blue, by the roadside. I suppose we think it will always be someone else who has to do it and that makes us a bit complacent about learning basic first aid. After my first episode 6 weeks ago, I went on a basic life support course because I had felt so out of my depth when it happened. The others present at the scene were very quick and proficient and I found out later they had just done the course a weeks or so before. St.John Ambulance offer various courses across the country that I recommend, having done my first one with them 10 years ago.
In the last 6 weeks, and this has never happened to me before outside a hospital, I have had to resuscitate two people out of the blue, by the roadside. I suppose we think it will always be someone else who has to do it and that makes us a bit complacent about learning basic first aid. After my first episode 6 weeks ago, I went on a basic life support course because I had felt so out of my depth when it happened. The others present at the scene were very quick and proficient and I found out later they had just done the course a weeks or so before. St.John Ambulance offer various courses across the country that I recommend, having done my first one with them 10 years ago.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Jabs and junk science
"As the parent of an autistic child, I am well qualified to comment on the particular experience of being the parent of an autistic child. But this experience does not give me any special insights into the question of what causes autism, or into any other aspect of the condition. When a handful of parents criticise the arrogance of the government in refusing to concede to the demands arising from their personal experience, the real arrogance is theirs in disparaging the experience of millions, generalised in the studies on which immunisation policy is based."
"As the parent of an autistic child, I am well qualified to comment on the particular experience of being the parent of an autistic child. But this experience does not give me any special insights into the question of what causes autism, or into any other aspect of the condition. When a handful of parents criticise the arrogance of the government in refusing to concede to the demands arising from their personal experience, the real arrogance is theirs in disparaging the experience of millions, generalised in the studies on which immunisation policy is based."
Are Vitamins Harmless?
The Guardian | Vitamins 'may raise death risk from cancer' Scary really since most people think vitamins are harmless.
Friday, February 25, 2005
The influence of violent media on children and adolescents: a public-health approach
Another addictive drug. It's a shame people still aren't getting the message about TV, the "plug-in-drug". Every few years something like this crops up in the journals but nobody does anything about it. Subscription on-line to the Lancet is free.
Media Education: American Academy of Paediatrics Guidelines
Another addictive drug. It's a shame people still aren't getting the message about TV, the "plug-in-drug". Every few years something like this crops up in the journals but nobody does anything about it. Subscription on-line to the Lancet is free.
Media Education: American Academy of Paediatrics Guidelines
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
progestogen only pill
The relatively new "Cerazette" also works by blocking ovulation, making it more suitable for those who would worry about a fertilised ovum becoming unable to implant in the uterus.
The relatively new "Cerazette" also works by blocking ovulation, making it more suitable for those who would worry about a fertilised ovum becoming unable to implant in the uterus.
Tea - 22 February 2005
I know this isn't medical but I believe tea is a drug...I'm addicted to it. I can't believe a packet of PG says a moderate amount is "6 cups a day"!
I know this isn't medical but I believe tea is a drug...I'm addicted to it. I can't believe a packet of PG says a moderate amount is "6 cups a day"!
Friday, February 18, 2005
Women's Health by Deborah Walker and Ann McPherson (both GPs in Oxford)
My tutor bought me this fantastic guide to Women's Health. I just started the book a couple of weeks ago and it contains heaps of important information.
Women's Health
My tutor bought me this fantastic guide to Women's Health. I just started the book a couple of weeks ago and it contains heaps of important information.
Women's Health
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Sri Lanka accuses NHS of luring away its medical staff Taking from the poor to give to the rich again.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
The British Heart Foundation is sooo worried about Asian patients.
I want to know why the patients aren't worried. One was just telling me to believe him that he never eats meat, poultry or sweets...but I was seeing him for his v.high fat levels in his blood and his uncontrolled diabetes. There was no way he could possibly do any exercise (not even 10 mins a day) to help this situation, or cut down on his meals. He would rather increase his medication to deal with it. Sooo frustrating.
Keeping Cholesterol In Check
I want to know why the patients aren't worried. One was just telling me to believe him that he never eats meat, poultry or sweets...but I was seeing him for his v.high fat levels in his blood and his uncontrolled diabetes. There was no way he could possibly do any exercise (not even 10 mins a day) to help this situation, or cut down on his meals. He would rather increase his medication to deal with it. Sooo frustrating.
Keeping Cholesterol In Check
Why don't we remember things from when we were babies?:
"Our inability to remember life during infancy is a psychological enigma because even very young infants are capable of remembering things."
I also wonder why we can't remember things after having these very young infants!
"Our inability to remember life during infancy is a psychological enigma because even very young infants are capable of remembering things."
I also wonder why we can't remember things after having these very young infants!
Friday, January 28, 2005
NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
The cancer screening programmes in England are nationally coordinated.
"The NHS Breast Screening Programme is an effective part of the UK's efforts to reduce the death toll from breast cancer. In September 2000, the first research was published which demonstrated that the screening programme has lowered mortality rates from breast cancer in the 55-69 age group. It is estimated that the programme is on course to save 1,250 lives per year (25 per cent reduction in mortality) by the year 2010."
The results of breast cancer screening:
Breast cancer mortality in Copenhagen after introduction of mammography screening
The cancer screening programmes in England are nationally coordinated.
"The NHS Breast Screening Programme is an effective part of the UK's efforts to reduce the death toll from breast cancer. In September 2000, the first research was published which demonstrated that the screening programme has lowered mortality rates from breast cancer in the 55-69 age group. It is estimated that the programme is on course to save 1,250 lives per year (25 per cent reduction in mortality) by the year 2010."
The results of breast cancer screening:
Breast cancer mortality in Copenhagen after introduction of mammography screening
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
BHF Warns Of Urgent Need For South Asians To Address Heart Health:
"South Asians living in the UK have a 50% greater risk of dying prematurely from coronary heart disease1 (CHD) than the general population. This is despite a drop in deaths from CHD nationally and improved availability and access to treatment, according to new British Heart Foundation (BHF) statistics launched today.
CHD remains the most common cause of premature death in the UK, leading to 23% of deaths in men and 14% in women. In the South Asian community the rates are around 50% higher: an estimated third of premature deaths in South Asian men and a fifth in women are due to CHD."
"South Asians living in the UK have a 50% greater risk of dying prematurely from coronary heart disease1 (CHD) than the general population. This is despite a drop in deaths from CHD nationally and improved availability and access to treatment, according to new British Heart Foundation (BHF) statistics launched today.
CHD remains the most common cause of premature death in the UK, leading to 23% of deaths in men and 14% in women. In the South Asian community the rates are around 50% higher: an estimated third of premature deaths in South Asian men and a fifth in women are due to CHD."
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
CycleBeads - Natural Family Planning
Presently pondering over different contraceptive methods with Rose. We agree hormonal methods are not always the best thing, and a friend introduced us to the CycleBeads, which come with good recommendations. Apparently 95% effective if used correctly, and not as complicated as the Rhythm Method. Still, most of the patients we see would rather have the pill or the IUD/Depo. My opinion is that this is because the latter are free and easy to get hold of, but Rose points out that often it is because the woman's partner is reluctant to take much responsibility in the matter of family planning or are averse to using barrier methods. So we continue to have hormones in our drinking water (ugh!)...
Contraception and sexual health guide homepage
Good service with comprehensive written advice and also a phone no. to ring if you have queries or need urgent help.
Presently pondering over different contraceptive methods with Rose. We agree hormonal methods are not always the best thing, and a friend introduced us to the CycleBeads, which come with good recommendations. Apparently 95% effective if used correctly, and not as complicated as the Rhythm Method. Still, most of the patients we see would rather have the pill or the IUD/Depo. My opinion is that this is because the latter are free and easy to get hold of, but Rose points out that often it is because the woman's partner is reluctant to take much responsibility in the matter of family planning or are averse to using barrier methods. So we continue to have hormones in our drinking water (ugh!)...
Contraception and sexual health guide homepage
Good service with comprehensive written advice and also a phone no. to ring if you have queries or need urgent help.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
A man-made tsunami
How quickly we forget other tragedies whilst concentrating on the Asian tsunami. I was speaking to a teacher in Jordan, and she was telling me about the illness there being caused by all the bombing in Iraq, with all the dirty and hazardous air being blown towards them with the wind. Terry Jones provides a good reminder not to forget Iraq.
How quickly we forget other tragedies whilst concentrating on the Asian tsunami. I was speaking to a teacher in Jordan, and she was telling me about the illness there being caused by all the bombing in Iraq, with all the dirty and hazardous air being blown towards them with the wind. Terry Jones provides a good reminder not to forget Iraq.
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