by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific, Parasitology Section, Popular
Intestinal Parasites: What are they? Some signs and symptoms of roundworms include, fevers, cough, wheezing, stomach problems, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramping, appendicitis, gas, bloating, increased cramping (menstrual), heart palpitations, pain in the lower right quadrant that comes and goes (spasms in the ileocecal valve), itchy anus’, dry lusterless hair with split ends, pica appetite (often for sugar), clear mucous strands in the stool (yes you should be looking at it each time you go!
by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific
Some symptoms of pancreatic insufficiency include malassimilation (mal = bad) which encompasses malabsorption, maldigestion and malnutrition. Vitamin deficiencies, weight loss (or inability to gain weight in children) and steatorrhea (loose, fatty, foul-smelling stools) are common. Chronic pancreatic problems are associated with lowered absorption of fats so fat-soluble vitamins may need to be supplemented.
by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific
The Near Death Experience (NDE) and Depression: Have you ever had a surgery where the doctors told you or a family member that they almost lost you? Do you suffer from depression of unknown origin? Here are some common characteristics of people who have had an NDE.
by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific
Miscellaneous health tips including Acid Reflux, the hazards of using tampons, an affirmation for perfect vision, turmeric and cystic fibrosis, a new kind of better assimilated milk from Friesian cows, gymnema and pancreatic support
by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific
Mammogram humor. Yep. Needed for most of us. . .This fella came to the door the other day offering a free mammogram. I’m SO embarrassed I fell for it! I think it was a scam.
by Denice Moffat | Diseases, Specific
Insomnia has many core causes and we’ll discuss some of them here. As many as 5-10% of adults experience involuntary body movements at night, where the arms or legs twitch uncontrollably for a few seconds. With Periodic Limb Movement, often these twitches occur every twenty to thirty seconds and an episode may last from a few minutes to a few hours. A person with Restless Leg Syndrome experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs while lying down which cause strong urges to move the legs by shaking them, massaging them, or waking and getting up. Now I’ve heard that it is VERY effective to put a bar of Ivory soap at the foot of the bed under the covers.
