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The arteries and veins refer changes affecting the whole system to the third lesser zone = Blood zone. In the observation of this zone special attention is given to light or dark colouring. A strong lightening of this zone over the entire iris indicates that the blood is heavily laden with uric acid; whereas a [...]
CAUGHT OUT BY THE CRAMPS Probably the worst thing to have to cope with at school is the sudden onset of the cramps. Most girls try to stay at home on really off days, providing they can predict when those will be. The trouble is, periods aren’t always predictable, especially when they first start. So [...]
The doctor’s procedures In a complete physical examination, the doctor uses a combination of his or her senses and knowledge of the body to check over your child, system by system. The doctor uses instruments to extend the senses. For example, the stethoscope magnifies sounds, and the otoscope (for examining the ears) and ophthalmoscope (for [...]
Birthmarks are any unusual marks or blemishes present on an infant’s skin at birth. Almost 50 percent of all infants are born with red or salmon-colored marks on the mid-forehead, upper eyelids, upper lip, or back of the scalp and neck. These marks, which are sometimes quite extensive, fade and disappear during the first years [...]
Low energy, low carbohydrate, low protein, low fat foods These foods can be eaten without measurement to satisfy the appetite and add taste and variety to the diet. It is thought some people may develop high blood pressure if they eat too much salt. The addition of salt should be avoided at the table and [...]
Maybe it’s because our first introduction to physical examinations was being groped and told to cough by a school nurse known as the Claw, but men have a problem going to the doctor. Women make about 130 million more visits to the doctor each year than men. “Men believe that they’re bulletproof, and like most [...]
This is probably the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Consuming too much carbohydrate can lead to Syndrome X, which promotes weight gain and can lead to type 2 diabetes. Diabetics have much higher rates of heart disease than the general population. The sad fact is that [...]
From biblical times to today, people who have skirted the edges of death occasionally come back to report a world beyond that is, well, beyond imagination. Such events are called near-death experiences or NDEs for short. With modern resuscitation technology reviving people from further into the dying process than ever before, an increasing number of [...]
Occasionally the forced introduction of one preventive measure has unexpected beneficial effects elsewhere. The best example was the introduction of the 55 mph speed limit in the US in 1974. During the 1970s life expectancy went up by 2.7 years in the US and much of this was the result of the slower driving and [...]
Three times a day, Alice Layne takes a trip around the world—not in an airplane, but on her plate. Her adventurous approach to eating helped her lose 67 pounds and four sizes within 2 years. Alice, a 42-year-old New York City resident, didn’t always have a daring palate. Growing up, she feasted on lots of [...]