Archive for September, 2009
Beware of Central Sleep Apnea!
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009You may already know that the term sleep apnea refers to any cessation of breathing during sleep; apnea means a loss of breath and so sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing when asleep. However one of the most dangerous forms of this condition is central sleep apnea, where the body fails to signal […]
Sauna Health Benefits - Why Using A Sauna May Improve Your Health
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Many enthusiasts claim that sauna health benefits include relief from arthritis, headaches, colds, hangovers and other ailments.
There’s some truth about many claims, but there are also many exaggerated claims. Still, there appears to be a good amount of research that proves there are real health benefits you can gain from “sweating it out” in a […]
When Alcohol Poisoning Serves as a Wakeup Call for a Teenager
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Jeffrey was a ninth grader who commonly seemed to be living on the edge. Jeffrey had a risk taking personality and generally wanted to do what his older brothers were doing. The fundamental holdup with this was that all three of his brothers were at least 21 years old and were therefore able from a […]
When Heavy and Hazardous Drinking Results in Serious Health Problems
Monday, September 28th, 2009For a number of years alcohol addiction research has demonstrated the fact that there is strong linkage between alcoholism and critical health conditions.
As an illustration, in 2005, medical examination and alcohol abuse and alcoholism statistics showed that alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction cost the United States an estimated $220 billion per year. It may be […]
Indoor Tanning Tips - A Quick Glance
Sunday, September 27th, 2009The most popular alternative to direct sun exposure is indoor tanning, particularly since it is available all year round without one depending on the season for a nice brownish skin. Even so, abuse is often reported since despite the many indoor tanning tips, people keep making mistakes in their use of artificial tanning devices. Hence, […]
When Drinking Stops Being Fun and Becomes a Problem
Sunday, September 27th, 2009How do you know that you have a drinking problem? When is it clear that you are involving yourself in hazardous drinking?
If you have ineffectively struggled to stop drinking or if you have given your word to yourself that your drinking days are over and then you were made aware that you were drinking in […]
