Health

Hand sanitizer on the rocks please...

calmage — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:45 GMT

http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/10/26/theyre-drinking-what/ The best way to drink hand sanitizer is straight, like whisky, and down it �like a shot,� explains Tyler, a Grade 10 student who lives in Toronto. Undiluted, the alcohol-based liquid tastes a little like �vodka and bug spray,� he adds. The alarming comment from the 15-year-old mirrors a growing number of news reports about teenagers and children drinking the antiseptic hand-cleaning products. Most hand sanitizers have an alcoholic ...

Scary Obamanomics.

Zoofer — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:49:23 GMT

Obama�s �Public� Health Plan Will Bankrupt the Nation Larry Kudlow Thursday, May 14, 2009 Does anybody really believe that adding 50 million people to the public health-care rolls will not cost the government more money? About $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion more? At least. So let�s be serious when evaluating President Obama�s goal of universal health care, and the idea that it�s a cost-cutter. Can�t happen. Won�t happen. Costs are going to explode. Think of it: Can anyone ...

I wonder about this stuff

Zoofer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:21:28 GMT

http://www.drwhitaker.com/legacy/order/0309_7deadlylies_mag.aspx?panelcode=48044&listcode=CD8710&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

If it is the answer why is it secret?

Selective abortion

Dirtman — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:27:11 GMT

When the Chinese used abortion for gender selection they said it was bad. Apparently it isn't bad in Sweden. Sweden rules 'gender-based' abortion legal Swedish health authorities have ruled that gender-based abortion is not illegal according to current law and can not therefore be stopped, according to a report by Sveriges Television. Rest at link: http://www.thelocal.se/19392.html

Health hazard.

Zoofer — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:34:55 GMT

Graphic: Anatomy of a bushfire Posted: February 10, 2009, 1:27 AM by Chris Boutet Australian police treated the country's entire bushfire disaster zone as a crime scene on Tuesday as investigators combed through a blackened wasteland to find clues to the culprits behind the country's deadliest fires. Arson investigators began their work even as about 25 fires still raged across southern Victoria, including some of the hardest-hit areas north of Melbourne where so far 173 people have ...

Needle exchange

Dirtman — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:30:11 GMT

Are needle exchanges considered a success by the number of needles distributed? Just One Million More, And I'm Sure They'll Turn Things Around Now is the time at SDA when we juxtapose! Link - Regina Leader Post, Feb.24 - Of the nearly 3.9 million needles distributed last fiscal year, about 3.5 million were returned for exchanges. Link - CBC, March 19 - New infections with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, were detected in 174 people in Saskatchewan in 2008 [...] a 40 per cent ...

Sickies

Zoofer — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:47:07 GMT

http://www.economist.com/daily/news/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13051301&fsrc=nwl I think Canada should be on the list. I bet the guys on top have 'use it or lose it' sick days while many Canadian ones can be banked. When they retire they get paid out or get credited with unused sick days towards retiring early.

The age of bionics...

calmage — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:22:32 GMT

This is truly amazing...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,481092,00.html

Can you imagine super fine hydrolics controlled by muscle impulse..?? Can you imagine the extra strength that can be built into those new babies... ???

A new leaf...

calmage — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:43:07 GMT

As New Year approaches... and we're almost deafened by the russle of all those attempting to turn a new leaf... I thought it would be easier to focus on some beneficial changes to moi by sharing them with ya'll.. One change I'd like to make is to drink more cranberry juice.. or eat cranberry sauce.. Every time I eat turkey.. I remember how much I like cranberries.... but never think to eat or drink them other than that. And for anyone that suffers from Kidney Stones... ...

South Africa declares cholera disaster at border

Zoofer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:31:55 GMT

Limpopo town a refuge for sick Zimbabweans Zim�s cholera epidemic has spilled over to South Africa, with asylum seekers pouring over the border to escape the outbreak. Liezl Maclean reports. The small town of Musina in the Limpopo province has recently been transformed into a refuge for the sick since the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, where the government declared a national emergency last week because of the epidemic. With many Zimbabweans crossing the border to seek help, the ...

Tough tittie Whitey.

Zoofer — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:41:40 GMT

If you got CF. Jonathan Kay on cystic fibrosis, and the disgrace of Carleton University's Students� Association Posted: November 25, 2008, 10:22 PM by Jonathan Kay Jonathan Kay Cystic fibrosis is a horrible disease. A congenital ailment, CF affects the mucus glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, gradually interfering with digestive and respiratory functions until such time as the victim dies from organ failure � usually in his or her 30s. All of which would seem ...

AIDS cured via bone marrow transplant

lily — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:24:22 GMT

An American HIV sufferer living in Berlin has been living free of the virus for nearly two years following a bone marrow transplant that used stem cells from a donor with natural genetic resistance to AIDS. Dr. Gero Hutter and Thomas Schneider of the Berlin Charite hospital say the 42-year-old man, who had AIDS for more than a decade, also had leukaemia. The team had sought a bone marrow donor who had a genetic mutation known to help the body resist the AIDS infection � roughly one ...

A Brainless Society..?

calmage — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:05:54 GMT

Dumbed Down The troubling science of how technology is rewiring kids� brains For almost three decades, the Arrowsmith School, a small Toronto private school housed in a converted mansion on the edge of Forest Hill, has been treating kids with learning disabilities. When its founder, Barbara Arrowsmith Young, developed the school�s patented program in the late �70s, it was with a first-hand knowledge of the frustration and stigma of living with cognitive deficits. Growing ...

Dave Barry: A journey into my colon

lily — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:53:01 GMT

Dave Barry: A journey into my colon -- and yours OK. You turned 50. You know you're supposed to get a colonoscopy. But you haven't. Here are your reasons: 1. You've been busy. 2. You don't have a history of cancer in your family. 3. You haven't noticed any problems. 4. You don't want a doctor to stick a tube 17,000 feet up your butt. Let's examine these reasons one at a time. No, wait, let's not. Because you and I both know that the only real reason is No. 4. This ...

Pharm parties...

calmage — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:35:01 GMT

Just what the hell are they thinking I ask..????????? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,435648,00.html You take a whack of indiscriminate pills for every ailment known to man... Mix that with a booze cocktail... and then wonder why people go into convulsions and die.. We are failing the children of the privileged world. When complete and utter disregard for life is the normal social scene... We better look at what we're putting out there. Believe in ...

hack hack......

calmage — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:22:46 GMT

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7652140.stm 83 million chinese projected to die of lung disease over the next 25 years... Of course.. they have 1,330,044,544 people in China.. so I guess it's not really that great a stretch.. But... 1 in 3 fags lit in the world is smoked in China..?? Some butt facts..... http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/cigbutthowmany.htm

Some may remember

Zoofer — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:39:53 GMT

Some posters may remember Ten Packs from other forums. I never had much to do with him but still it is sad to hear he had passed away. He had many friends on many forums. I came across one if not his last post. A stubborn guy who never looked after his general health. Posts: 7,857 Joined: 12-October 04 From: Kamloops BC Skin: Breach Default Member No.: 15 Country: I didn't want to say anything (for obvious reasons), but I have very feeling quite unwell the last week or ...

Working for the CBC is unhealthy!

Zoofer — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:35:48 GMT

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/08/01/jonathan-kay-working-for-the-cbc-is-dangerous-for-your-psychological-health.aspx#182550

Tony Snow

Zoofer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:05:17 GMT

As you know Tony Snow passed away recently. What I didnt know was he took the time to answer emails.

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:tonysnow/index?brevity=full;tab=comments

Bah humbug.

Zoofer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:08:46 GMT

I went to the walkin clinic at 3 PM. I got called at 5pm and stuck in a little cubicle. At 6:15 the quack shows up. I was out of there at 7:25. Grrrrrrrrrr! 2 quacks and about 40 people. I guess some make appointments as they go to the front of the line. Lined up for another Xray and he will take it from there...... Like me and my grass cutting. Put it off for another day.

Secondary drowning....

calmage — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:23:36 GMT

Wot the hay..??

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,362815,00.html

How is this possible..??

Made miserable by too much choice...

calmage — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:43:52 GMT

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=556769 This says it all. We put things before people now. "There's this sort of frayed social community, which is a result of, in some sense, the individualism that liberal democracy celebrates," he said. "There's been this gradual sort of erosion of human connection." The extended family has long since eroded, with the nuclear family threatening to follow. And losing support networks leaves individuals vulnerable, he said. Freedom ...

Bowens disease.

Zoofer — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:39:04 GMT

My Bro in Aussie just had a 'lump' removed from below his eye to his nose. It was Bowens disease. So I googled it. Seems it is too much sun on sensitive fair skin.
Now I wonder about those pics. (#3)

http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic59.htm

Scroll down..............

11-year-old at centre of chemo fight going home

lily — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:52:44 GMT

Parents agree to accept court-ordered treatment HAMILTON�A Hamilton boy undergoing court-ordered chemotherapy will be going home as early as this weekend. At Family Court yesterday, the parents of the 11-year-old agreed to abide, for now, by a court order requiring that he receive treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. But they have permission to seek another medical opinion into his prognosis and will appear before a judge again in June. The boy, who cannot be named ...

Facial with nightingale excrement takes flight at N.Y. spa

lily — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:35:39 GMT

NEW YORK - Forget avocado, evening primrose oil or other exotic ingredients, the latest facial to hit New York is a mask made with bird excrement. The Geisha Facial, available at Shizuka New York for $180, about $100 more than the shop's other facials, contains nightingale excrement. The Japanese powder, also known as uguisu no fun, is rich in the amino acid guanine, said to brighten and cleanse skin. In the 18th century, geishas and kabuki actors used the powder to clean heavy white ...

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Zoofer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:13:32 GMT

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION with Dr. Kenmiester: Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out - eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? ...

The faces of meth...

calmage — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:00:17 GMT

http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,3728,00.html

MRSA from your kitty...

calmage — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:11:15 GMT

http://www.mytelus.com/ncp_news/article.en.do?pn=regional/ontario&articleID=2886928 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Trying to clear up superbug infections? Check the family cat Helen Branswell, Medical Reporter, THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - If your household is plagued by infections of drug-resistant Staph bacteria, give a thought to the family cat, a newly published report suggests. Felix the feline may catch more than the odd mouse. German doctors have ...

Brown Recluse Spiders

Zoofer — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:29:56 GMT

Brown Recluse Spider If you don't look at but one picture, be sure you take a look at the last one so that you will know what the spider looks like! It's springtime & cleanup is going on. Be careful where you put your hands. They like dark spaces & woodpiles. Also areas in the attic............................................... This guy was bitten by a Brown Recluse spider. Day 3 The following illustrates the progression of a brown recluse spider ...

Emergency mood kit....

calmage — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:12:37 GMT

Realistic ways to not spew one's crap on someone else..

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/03/18/o.emergency.mood/index.html

Skin Deep...

calmage — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:28:06 GMT

This is where you go to find the skinny on the products we use every day. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/splash.php?URI=%2Findex.php This is the product I use and sell every day.... http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/company.php?comp_id=755 This is what I put on my face... http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/company.php?comp_id=755 This is what I put on my hands... http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=30044 Pretty much the only non toxic ...

Mental Illness in India..

calmage — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:05:22 GMT

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/11/healthscience/11psych.php
International Herald Tribune

Psychotherapy for all: An experiment in India...

The Pasta Diet

Dirtman — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:42:20 GMT

The Pasta Diet and Your Health ITALIAN PASTA DIET -- IT REALLY WORKS !! 1.. You walka pasta da bakery. 2.. You walka pasta da candy store. 3.. You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop. 4... You walka pasta da table and fridge. You will lose weight! And... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth After all those conflicting Nutritional studies. 1. The Japanese eat ...

Planes and trains...

calmage — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:22:07 GMT

allll aboard for you very own case of drug resistant TB....
maybe mixed with a healthy dose of HIV to boot..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,332950,00.html

Curry spice could give health a hearty boost

Zoofer — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:41:06 GMT

NP POSTED Curry spice could give health a hearty boost Active ingredient in turmeric may prevent heart failure BY TOM BLACKWELLNational Post The spice that gives the kick to many Indian curry dishes might also help prevent the ravages of heart failure, a surprising new Canadian animal study has concluded. Researchers at Toronto�s University Health Network found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, both prevents and dramatically reverses enlargement of the heart ...

Too much chewing gum may kill you

Zoofer — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:40:19 GMT

Too much chewing gum may kill you 05.02.2008 Source: Pravda.Ru A 21-year-old woman came to consult a doctor about her clearly pathological thinness. She also suffered from stomachaches and severe diarrhea. These are common symptoms of serious diseases, maybe even cancer. The woman was thoroughly examined by ultrasound, computer tomography, gastroscopy and colonoscopy (much like gastroscopy, but a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube is passed through ...

Remember thalidomide?

Zoofer — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:02:26 GMT

I was looking at it on PA. Some interesting facts. This is 2005. Im sure I saw a price of $100 a tablet somewhere. From a few cents. http://hcrenewal.blogspot.com/2005/07/oh-prices-we-pay-thalidomide-for.html Areas of thalidomide research Researchers continue to investigate thalidomide for use in treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Though more study is needed to evaluate the risks and benefits of the drug, thalidomide has shown promise in treating: Inflammatory ...

At last, clean water

Zoofer — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:21:56 GMT

More good environmental stuff from Harper. The media and the Liberals want to piss away billions of taxpayer's dollars on phoney carbon credits while they wade ankle deep in sewage. Sewage does not rank up there with global warming as a new found religion although they both stink the same. At last, clean water National Post Published: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Peter Kuitenbrouwer/National PostA Canada Goose surveys Lake Ontario from its perch on the beach at Richard's ...

Mary ya wanna...??

calmage — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:24:44 GMT

The next new wonder cancer drug..?? http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20071226/pot-slows-cancer-in-test-tube?ecd=wnl_nal_010208 Pot Slows Cancer in Test Tube Marijuana Ingredients Slow Invasion by Cervical and Lung Cancer Cells By Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDDec. 26, 2007 -- THC and another marijuana-derived compound slow the spread of cervical and lung cancers, test-tube studies suggest. The new findings add to the fast-growing number of ...

Gay organs...

calmage — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:56:29 GMT

Initially, Health Canada stated that sexually active gay men would not be allowed to be organ donors. They've changed their minds after coming under fire... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080110.wlorgan10/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home Lifestyle risk is lifestyle risk. Male, female... straight gay...

Smoke'n

calmage — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:20:22 GMT

Smoking accomodations in Germany....

Good thing I quit.. or that could be me...

Red bush tea...

calmage — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:37:08 GMT

Did you know Z that Rooibos tea has no oxalic acid... so it won't contribute to kidney stones..??
I wonder how Wing is doing. Do you ever hear from him..??

Another gay blight..??

calmage — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:14:22 GMT

Why is it that the gay section of our society seems to be the petri dish for the scourges of man..??

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,322766,00.html

Pop your vits..

Zoofer — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:20:10 GMT

Vitamin D deficiency could lead to heart trouble: study Sharon Kirkey, CanWest News Service Published: Monday, January 07, 2008 Rick MacWilliam/CanWest News ServiceCod liver oil is a good source of vitamin D. People with too little vitamin D could be facing up to twice the risk of a heart attack or stroke than those with higher levels of the "sunshine" vitamin, a study by Harvard Medical School researchers suggests. And the risk appears especially strong in people ...

New years health resolution #8

Zoofer — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:49:59 GMT

I have a bad cold, This added to my coughing spells is causing me great distress. Now my New Year's resolution is to suffer these ill health episodes and catastrophic personal setbacks in silence. Stiff upper lip and all that jazz. I will not burden the people of Canada or the world with my problems. No Sir, mums the word after midnight. I could pass away and I will keep quiet about it. No one will guess as I go about my merry way in the new year. But there is still a couple of hours to ...

Free Rice

karra — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:32:51 GMT

Something a little different and maybe even challenging - would be better if it was not going through the UN though. . . .

http://www.freerice.com/index.php

How much is your body worth, you ask?

karra — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:47:21 GMT

Congratulations, your dead body is worth $4150! Doesn't that make you feel great? Why, yes it does!!! http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/cadaver <<-------- Click ici to find out what, if anything, you're worth - dead. . . .