A number of marine organisms are poisonous to humans. These can be divided into those which are poisonous when eaten and those which are venomous, either stinging or injecting poison. Ciguatera poisoning is caused by eating fish which have consumed toxic algae which colonise damaged coral reefs. Herbivorous fish graze on the algae, which is [...]
At different times we all experience nervous tension of some degree, and we are all familiar with the more obvious signs of anxiety. However, there is a multitude of ways in which anxiety may manifest itself, and some of these are of such a nature that they often mislead both patient and doctor into the [...]
I recently discussed the subject of pre -menstrual tension during my regular ‘spot’ on BBC television’s programme Pebble Mill At One. The result was the biggest postbag I have ever had on any medical subject! Which only goes to show that vast numbers of women want help and advice about pre-menstrual (and menstrual) problems. Fortunately, [...]
Charles Henderson, a prominent businessman, came to see me because he was troubled by mental exhaustion, mental confusion, and fatigue. He was a top executive of a large company who dictated to a battery of secretaries from morning to night. One of his secretaries pointed out to him that he did not give understandable dictation [...]
Bruises are made up of blood that has escaped from capillaries (tiny blood vessels) or larger blood vessels and can be seen through the skin. They vary from pinhead-size to several centimeters across. Bruises usually are black and blue in color. If they are near the skin’s surface, they appear maroon or purple. Bruises of [...]
This is the most basic male fertility test. The man is asked to produce a sample by masturbating directly into a sterile container. Some clinics will ask the man to collect the sample at home and bring it into the lab within 0ne hour, while others will ask the man to produce the sample at [...]
The vegetable juices below work in different ways to help protect you against heart disease. Vegetable juices are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phyto chemicals, all helping to keep your cardiovascular system healthy. Juices are an easy and tasty way of upping your fruit and vegetable intake. Vegetable juices are powerful antioxidants, [...]
Are You Drinking Too Much? One in 10 people who drink will become an alcoholic. While moderate drinking yields health benefits, problem drinking wrecks lives. If you have trouble with alcohol, you should not drink at all, states the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Check yourself for the following signs that you may [...]
Screening specific groups of people who are either totally without symptoms or who have symptoms that prompt a search for disease in its earliest stages has been a part of preventive medicine in the UK for about seventy years, since the regular examination of schoolchildren was first introduced on a national basis. Shortly afterwards-during World [...]
Carla Tuckerton lost and regained the same 15 to 20 pounds for about 15 years. She finally unloaded them for good after discovering natural foods. Carla, a 44-year-old consultant from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, never seemed to have a problem losing weight when she wanted to. “I just kept close tabs on the number of calories that [...]