What is Cataracts
A cataract is any opacity which develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. The name derives from the Latin cataracta meaning "waterfall" and the Greek katarakt...
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Monday November 30, 2009
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. MRSA. The "Superbug". A deadly, antibiotic resistant disease. At first, found mainly in hospitals, now found in the general public. I started my bouts with MRSA following a freak accident in my house. While folding laundry I hit my left leg on a portuding bed frame causing an "L" shaped gash. A tr...
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Yesterday, I told you about my experience with MRSA. Four bouts with "The Superbug" seem like a lot, but I consider myself lucky. How can I think I was lucky? Compared to others who have contracted this dreaded disease, I AM lucky. In my case, it was limited to just my legs for the most part and through drugs, I was able to handle the pain. But others have ...1 Recommendation
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I was so caught up with the MP3 yesterday that I forgot to tell you about the bracelet. Since I was going to California in September, I thought it would be wise to get a medical I.D. bracelet in case something happens. The local grocery store chain that also has a pharmacy is selling a new type. It uses the USB port on computers to store your information. That way the emer...3 Recommendations3 Comments
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We all know water is important for life, but who knew that not drinking enough water carries a long list of side effects including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, irritability etc. My mother told me that her father use to go on water diets, and actually lost weight. When trying to quit smoking or detox water is important to cleanse your system of toxins. ...1 Recommendation2 Comments -
Here's an explanation of the photo of Jim & Sara on South Beach. The figures behind them are painted plywood figures of Indians. The group recreates a 1903 photograph of a gathering. The figures are lifesize.1 Recommendation2 Comments
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If you've fewed my vacation photos, you've seen a photo of a windmill. When I took the shot, I wasn't sure why it was there. You've got to agree, it's a bit unusual for a windmill to be across from a beach. So I looked it up. The windmill was built by the city to pump water in 1903. At the time, the city was paying a water company $4,80...1 Recommendation1 Comment
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I joined My Space. It's been enlightening to say the least. A whole 'nother country. Quite different from the sites I'm used to. I'm slowly making friends, but one is a little different. She says she's 21 years old and from Waco. Interesting. Well, she sent me a message the other day about a matchmaking site. Sooo, this mor...1 Recommendation2 Comments
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The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped organs that are located above each kidney. They are endocrine organs, producing essential hormones that are involved in many bodily functions including blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte maintenance, glucose control, and the adrenaline reaction during stress. The hormones produced include cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrin...1 Recommendation
