What is Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches (diverticul...
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I received a note about my 'buzz cut' and how it came about. Ok, here is the story behind it.
I grew up in Germany with very long hair. My mother insisted I have the long hair, even though I hated the maintenance on it and since I come from a very poor family and we couldn't afford the proper hair care (we used fabric softner as hair conditioner!) and my hair was extremely light,...
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Vitamin D Linked to Genetic, Environmental Risk for MS
Allison Gandey
Dr. George Ebers discusses the new study.September 26, 2008 (Salt Lake City, Utah) — Results from a new study unite the genetic and environmental risks of multiple sclerosis in a disease-specific and gene-environment interaction. Presenting at the American Neurological Association 133rd Annual Meeting, researchers de...1 Recommendation5 Comments -
I shared the following post below on the Obama for President 08 Group ( http://dailystrength.org/groups/obama-for-president ) and thought to leave it here as well. I have been volunteering my time, money and energy to the Obama cause after vowing to get more involved after the last election. I said what I meant and I meant what I said. Once Barack Obama is elected that wil...1 Recommendation5 Comments
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I pulled this from the discussion board of my Epic Life Survivors Allience group where it was posted by 1 of my friends. Thanks again 1 2 3 4
Myths and Facts: Rape Myths By Gillian Greensite THE MORE WE LEARN about rape, the more we realize how many of our attitudes about rape are based on myths rather than facts. Myths about rape are widespread and believed by men and women from all segment...1 Recommendation1 Comment -
Having only just found this site I am trying to decide how I will use the journal to keep me focused on my short, medium and long term goals. I have found that by having 'stated' goals I can then focus on them which gives me purpose and direction for living. My first short term goal is to get my family Christmas letter written before Dec. 1st. My medium goal is to ...2 Recommendations2 Comments
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Saturday,Brenda and a couple of our friends and I went out to a small town called House,New Mexico to visit some of Brenda`s co-worker/friends that have Alpacas.They kind of look and act like Lamas.We had planned to go first thing in the morning so that we would show up at the Alpaca Ranch at about 2pm.But Brenda woke up with a migraine and another ear ache.I was ready to call off the whole thing...1 Recommendation2 Comments
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Being a nurse and training countless young women and men in the nursing profession, I always found the young would try and impress you with their knowledge (they found in their text books), and come out with long winded explaination when asked something easy, so I came up with KISS. I didn't mean the putting together of two sets of lips, I just meant " Keep It Simple Stupid". I was ...1 Recommendation
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Being a nurse and training countless young women and men in the nursing profession, I always found the young would try and impress you with their knowledge (they found in their text books), and come out with long winded explainations when asked something easy, so I came up with KISS. I didn't mean the putting together of two sets of lips, I just meant " Keep It Simple Stupid". I was...1 Recommendation
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Too much pain too write much... so I am pasting some links I found tonight on chronic pain in my journal.
http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/2004/204_pain.html
Great article on FDA website on managing chronic pain
Pain Websites
http://www.aapainmanage.org/
American Academy of Pain Management
13947 Mono Way #A
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-9744
http://www.ampainsoc.org/
American Pain Society
4700 W. Lake Ave....1 Recommendation -
I ran across this while doing some research on my condition and reasons for it. I'm a firm believer that toxic situations contribute to Fibromyalgia and overall general mental and physical health. I have highlighted in red the parts that pertain to me and my experience with a complete asshole.
Please understand, this isn't only the definition for only Elder Abuse and ...4 Recommendations1 Comment
