Body, Mind & Soul Wellness
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 30 2008
Take time to locate this symbol on plastic containers. The SPI resin identification code assigns each of these resins a number from 1 to 6.What does the number mean? The plastics industry has determined the number should be in an inconspicuous location, so buying decisions are not influenced. For those concerned [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 30 2008
The total removal of the breast, a mastectomy is radical surgery. Once seen as an option of last resort, more women are choosing to undergo the procedure. Researchers do not understand why. Researchers say the reasons for this increase are unclear. But they have determined that women at Mayo Clinic who underwent diagnostic [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 30 2008
Ginger root is considered an herb and a food. It is highly regarded medicinally and incorporated into many herbal healing formulas. Ginger works to increase the circulation, eases upset stomachs and aids digestion; a few of its benefits.
For us ginger lovers out there, we just know its a delicious addition to many recipes. [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 23 2008
“Trying to become like somebody else, or like your ideal, is one of the main causes of contradiction, confusion and conflict.
A mind that is confused, whatever it does, at any level, will remain confused; any action born of confusion leads to further confusion. I see this very clearly; I see it as clearly as [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 23 2008
These pictures depict rare, odd medical conditions. If you are squeamish you may choose to skip this slide show (here).
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 23 2008
The Commonwealth Fund has released a report on the under insured in America. Since 2003, according to their research the numbers have risen 60% to million people. Click here for a video of the findings.
As the numbers continue to rise more middle class Americans are finding their families affected.
Should health care be [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 21 2008
The nature imagery in this video is soothing and the music just heightens the experience. Watching the cyclic natural process reminds one, that it mirrors our own life changes.
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 21 2008
A change of pace for your musical enjoyment.
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 21 2008
Hospitals Act to Curb Drug-Resistant Germs
Published: September 19, 1995
Hospitals around the country are beginning to restrict the use of their most potent antibiotics and isolate their sickest patients to try to stop the evolution of germs that resist all known drugs. Of special concern is the emergence of resistance to vancomycin, an antibiotic that [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 21 2008
According to AMA births should take place in the hospital or perhaps a birthing center. Is this reasonable? Who decides? And why?
Ricki Lake former talk show host has the AMA up in arms because of her documentary film, “The Business of Being Born.”
Birthing has changed dramatically especially in the West. Women, traditionally [...]
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