A Guide to Seasick Remedies

Don’t let a bout of seasickness ruin your fishing trip or cruise! According to Seaworthy Magazine (published by the Boat Owners Association of the United States): “Whenever he encountered a seasick sailor,...

Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness

"Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness By Erin Hildebrandt Issue 124 May/June 2004 As is the case for many young women, my indulgence in recreational drugs, including alcohol and caffeine, came to an abrupt halt when my husband and I...

Energy Drinks Should Carry Caffeine Warnings

Doctors recommend that energy drinks should carry health warnings against the dangers of caffeine overdose after research found that the performance enhancing beverages can contain more caffeine than 7 cups of strong...

Medical marijuana: a valuable treatment for autism?

"Medical marijuana: a valuable treatment for autism? Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Autism Research Institute 4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 I am certainly not an advocate for drugs-either legal or illicit. I have never smoked and I don’t care at all for alcohol. And I...

Should marijuana be a medical option ? Pro/Con

"PRO Medical MarijuanaCON Medical Marijuana1. Physician Perspectives on Marijuana's Medical Use"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms...

Spices of life

Spices and herbs add flavor to foods - you already know that. But did you know that some of your favorite seasonings also may contribute to improved health? For instance, fresh ginger not only helps reduce nausea -...

Diary of a shut-in

A brave first person account of panic and anxiety disorders.  It's rare for mental health issues to receive a colourful and realistic treatment in the news, so I thought this was an important article.  It's...

Norwalk virus closes Burnaby daycare

Any updates or additional information would be appreciated."Several suspected cases of Norwalk virus have forced the closure of a daycare in Burnaby. The daycare, attached to Burnaby South Secondary School, closed...

Phone mast allergy 'in the mind'

"Mobile phone masts are not responsible for the symptoms of ill health some blame them for, a major UK study says.  Dozens of people who believed the masts trigger symptoms such as anxiety, nausea and tiredness were unable to detect if signals were on of off."

Danger signs during pregnancy

Any of these, occurring during pregnancy, should be reported at once to the doctor.1. Headache2. Nausea and vomiting if extreme or occurring after the third mouth.3. Dizziness4. Disturbances in vision5. Pain or...

'Mass hysteria' afflicts girls at Mexican Catholic school

A free Catholic school for girls in Mexico, which is run by a Korean nun, has seen a large sector of its population--600 girls--succumb to so-called "mass hysteria" in the last few months. The school has been under...

A Himalayan Trek Takes Power and Pills

by Erica Gehrke for thevancouverobserver.com Morning and night I peeled my socks off and with them came pieces of skin, scabs, and a malodorous waft.Surviving another day, I hobbled along, walking stick in hand,...

Hotel evacuated after chlorine leak in cellar

"Hotel evacuated after chlorine leak in cellar At least 15 people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after chlorine fumes spread through Hotel L’Empereur in central Maastricht late on Wednesday...

300 say they got ill at Olive Garden

"More than 300 people say they became ill, and at least three have been hospitalized, after eating at an Olive Garden restaurant last weekend, health......"

How to Handle a Hangover

"Hangovers seem to be the body’s way of reminding us about the hazards of overindulgence. Physiologically, it’s a group effort: Diarrhea, fatigue, headache, nausea, and shaking are the classic symptoms. Sometimes, systolic (the upper number) blood pressure goes up,...

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