Archive for October, 2008

Paternity Testing - Are You Raising Someone Else’s Child?

The dawn of the DNA test
Back in the 1700s, the best way to determine paternity was by a good hard look and the child, followed by a good hard look at the father. Enough coincidences and maybe a relationship could be proposed. A hundred years later, eye color was discovered to be a paternity identifier. [...]

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Why should you use olive oil? Well there are several reasons. Substituting olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, for saturated fats or polyunsaturated fats can:
• Reduce blood pressure
• Inhibit the growth of some cancers
• Benefit people at risk for or with diabetes
• Lessen the severity of asthma and arthritis
• Actually help your body maintain a lower weight
HEALTHY HEART BENEFITS
Atherosclerosis, also [...]

Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help

Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal cord injuries and permanent paralysis in their arms or legs, every year.
When an injury occurs to the spinal cord is occurs, the cord is not [...]

What is normal about hair loss?

It is important to note that shedding of hairs is a natural process with anything from 100 to 300 hairs randomly shed each day. In this article we’ll look at two distinct aspects of normal hair loss. Firstly, we’ll examine what is actually involved in the hair growth cycle. Secondly, we’ll assess the natural progression [...]

Should a Toddler Wear Pull-Ups While Potty Training

As a parent, you’ve learned a lot while your child moved from being an infant, to crawling, to the mobile stage of an active toddler. Now that they are older, and able to understand simple directions and associations, you’re working towards the goal of “no more diapers”. You’ll get lots of tips and advice, some [...]

Understanding Breast Cancer Staging.

N.B This topic will make you understand why it is important to do monthly breast exam. The earlier the cancer is detected, the better the prognosis.
Breast cancer staging
To stage cancer, the American Joint Committee on Cancer, first places the cancer in a letter category using the tumor, nodes, metastasis (TNM) classification system. The stage of [...]

Accident Claim With A Specialist Solicitor

Over the years accident claims have been diluted with companies profiting millions leaving people confused, not wanting to claim compensation anymore. Discover why that has now changed with specialist solicitors on the scene.
Everyone has heard of an accident claim, but few people know how to deal with the traumatising experience when it comes. Life quickly [...]

Self care during radiation treatment for Breast Cancer

Battling Cancer is a tough time in anyone’s life. Perhaps the toughest. That’s why we’ve decided to write this article on how to care for yourself during radiation for Breast Cancer.
It very important to properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. Keep in mind that after radiation you could feel fatigued for up [...]

Tips For a First-Time Mom

Having a baby can be one the most life-changing experiences there are. And not all those changes will be easy to cope with. Here are some tips for a first-time Mom, to help you get through the rougher times.
The vast majority of women today, are working when they become pregnant. That means making a decision [...]

The Benefits of Whey Protein

The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply to so many different groups of people, that listing them all would be quite a large undertaking. In the sense of an overview, the benefits of whey protein make it an excellent choice for individuals of all ages who struggle to maintain a healthy diet [...]