Dec 22 2008
IC Disease Health Blog Carnival #7
Welcome to the December 22, 2008 edition of the IC Disease Health Blog Carnival #7.
Rickey Henderson presents How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Read the Prescription Label posted at Riding with Rickey.
Sarah Scrafford presents 100 Natural Ways to Overcome Anxiety posted at U.S. PharmD.
Erika Collin presents 100 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Every Disease posted at U.S. PharmD.
Sarah Scrafford presents 100 Terrific Mindhacks to Make the Most of Your Brain posted at Find Schools Online.com.
Fiona King presents Coping With Crohn?s Disease: 100 Helpful Resources and Communities posted at Nursing Assistant Central.
chronic illness
pnreddy presents Efficient Ways To Get Better Sleep At Nights With Fibromyalgia! posted at Health Watch Center.
pnreddy presents Facts About Stopping Sciatic Pain posted at Health Watch Center.
chronic pain
Edwin Casimero presents My quest to cure my cook’s gout pain posted at My Family Health Blog.
Edwin Casimero presents Follow up on my cook’s gout pain posted at My Family Health Blog.
Dust-Mites.org presents Dust Mites - What is Hay Fever? posted at Dust Mites, saying, “Many people suffer from hay fever (an estimated 25 million Americans), a seasonal allergy that affects the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes.”
disease
Walter presents Potential Location of Autism Genes Identified posted at Highlight HEALTH, saying, “Last month at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics in Philadelphia, researchers reported the results of two genome-wide genetic analyses, identifying five significant loci that contribute to autism susceptibility, three of which have not been reported previously, as well as a novel association of genetic variation on chromosome 5 with autism.”
Walter presents Potential Location of Autism Genes Identified posted at Highlight HEALTH, saying, “I submitted this post last week and realized this morning it was in the wrong category. This is the correct URL: http://www.highlighthealth.com/diseases-and-conditions/potential-location-of-autism-genes-identified/ Description: Last month at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics in Philadelphia, researchers reported the results of two genome-wide genetic analyses, identifying five significant loci that contribute to autism susceptibility, three of which have not been reported previously, as well as a novel association of genetic variation on chromosome 5 with autism.”
fitness
pnreddy presents Summer Fitness Tips For Teens That Can Be Fun posted at Fitness Health Zone.com.
pnreddy presents How To Integrate Fitness In Your Life The Easy Way? posted at Fitness Health Zone.com.
Heather Johnson presents What to Do When Your Spouse Gains Weight: 100 Tips and Resources posted at Nerds Do It Better.
Health
Erika Collin presents 50 Awesome Video Games for Physical Therapy and Rehab posted at U.S. PharmD.
MCA presents Health Effects Of Caffeine posted at Caffeine Addiction, saying, “The health effects of drinking too much caffeine.”
Matthew presents Advance Medical Directives posted at Fast Medical Information, saying, “Advance directives refers to specific treatment preferences of a patient and also the designation of a decision-maker if the patient themselves is unable to make their own decisions. This includes a living will, the power of attorney and health care proxy.”
Cory Albertson presents An Oldie but a Goodie posted at Eating Healthy, saying, “One of the easiest and cheapest (hey�� who isn��t looking for ��cheap�� ways to stay in shape nowadays!) fitness methods is the good ol�� pushup.”
Atif Farid presents Is your child anemic? posted at dratiffarid.
ICIM Medics presents How do I take care of my Liver over Christmas? posted at Health Questions, saying, “Q : What supplements can I take to help support my liver over the nest few weeks? A : To help your body get through the season from your first Christmas party to your last New Year’s celebration, keep the following tips in mind!”
Aparna presents Energy saving fluorescent bulbs may cause skin rashes posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “In a bid to save energy and do our bit to the environment, most of us have installed those slightly expensive, energy-saving, eco-friendly fluorescent light bulbs in our homes. But it looks like these bulbs are not as picture perfect as previously thought. A recent study has found that some of these energy-saving fluorescent bulbs (particularly those ‘open’ light bulbs, which are not surrounded by a glass case.) can cause reddening of the skin if used close to the body and for longer periods of time.”
Woman Tribune presents Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Higher Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids posted at Woman Tribune.
GrrlScientist presents Why Do We Yawn? posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “Even though yawning is a very common behavior among all vertebrates, the physiological and evolutionary reasons for yawning behavior are poorly understood. [excessive yawning has medical implications]”.
Isaac Yassar presents You Are Your Habits posted at Isaac Yassar .com.
mental health
pnreddy presents How To Deal With Anxiety Disorders In Children? posted at Self Help Zone.
pnreddy presents Essential Strategies To Mould Yourself Into A Mentally Strong Person! posted at Self Help Zone.
Cory presents Caffeine: Sources and Effects posted at Eating Healthy, saying, “Caffeine can have a lot of effects on your body if you consume it constantly in large doses.”
Matthew presents Allergies posted at Fast Medical Information, saying, “An allergy is a reaction which is exaggerated in our immune system in response to a foreign substance, these are harmless and would not usually trigger a response in non-allergic people. The substances that produce allergy are known as allergens, and these could be dust mites, mold, danders, foods or pollen.”
ICIM Medics presents Can Any Alternative Remedy Help Conquer Fears? posted at Health Questions, saying, “: I was in a car crash recently and am now frightened of driving and am even sleep-walking. Is there anything I can take to help? A : In this case the condition you are suffering from is known as a phobia. Homoeopathic remedies that help with shock and / or fright induced phobias, such as yours generally include: Opium 200C which is good for sleeping difficulties, reoccurring dreams and thoughts of the event and also sleep walking….”
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I had no idea there was an IC carnival. I’ll keep reading it. thanks.