Archive for the 'Health Issues' Category

Alternative Therapies, A Rip Off?

Herbal remedies and alternative medical treatments are still booming. While I don’t necessarily disagree with most of them, there certainly are some that just make me giggle. I know that people something would go to extreme measures to feel better or improve their body functions. Some herbal remedies work, some may not. I think no […]

Anorexia A "Lifestyle Choice"? Sick Propaganda Online

Technorati Tags: anorexia,pro anorexia,skeleton,starvation,diet,propaganda,eating disorders The Internet can be a dangerous place. I have previously expressed my disgust with anyone promoting fatal eating disorders! It’s just one of those things that actually shows how vulnerable and impressionable people, especially teenagers are. There’s a shocking amount of content on websites targeting teens and encouraging them to […]

The Importance Of Health Insurance

Getting sick can be expensive and without health insurance, you are putting yourself in a vulnerable position. I couldn’t imagine paying for all my medical treatments, which would be come to think about, definitely not affordable. It’s hard to imagine having to pay for all of your medical expenses, that’s why I believe that health […]

Germs That Thrive On Antibiotics

This is fascinating yet disturbing: Harvard researchers discovered hundreds of germs in soil that are able to feed and thrive on antibiotics as their sole source of nutrition. Makes you wonder whether more serious or potentially deadly germs might evolve to do the same leaving people defenseless. I try to avoid taking antibiotics whenever I […]