An ultrasound technician is responsible for creating images of your organs and other internal structures using clever technology which utilizes sound waves. Ultrasound is most commonly associated with pregnancy; it is the only method by which the classic image of a child in the womb can be produced, however, ultrasound has a varying number of medical applications. Ultrasound imagery is used to diagnose and monitor medical problems and an ultrasound technician works closely with other medical … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Not to Ignore a Toothache
April 12, 2016 by
When your tooth or teeth hurt, it can be enough to make you wince in pain and check your teeth straight away to make sure that nothing’s wrong – or, it can be dull and minor enough to ignore, brush your teeth, and class it as nothing urgent. Either way, the best response to getting a toothache is to schedule an appointment with your dentist to ensure that it’s nothing too serious and get any subsequent dental treatment that you may need. Although you might be tempted to simply let a minor … [Read more...]
World Malaria Day, April 25
April 25, 2015 by
On April 25th people across the globe take part in a wide range of activities to mark World Malaria Day. For half the world every day is malaria day - a day to keep up the fight against this killer disease. This website is a communication and advocacy platform for civil society north and south to showcase your work , share resources , engage in dialogue, contribute views, ideas and events to mobilise the world against malaria. Key Facts In 2013, there were 198 million cases, and 584 000 … [Read more...]
“Twelve Core Problems – 12 Steps of Recovery”
August 21, 2013 by
Restore me to balance in body, mind, and spirit. Remove everything from my consciousness and body that is not in perfect alignment with your loving plan for me. Here is a Summary of the Dynamics: 1) Resisting feeling things fully This dynamic is based on experiences of having been overwhelmed by intense feelings when we were very young. To avoid the experience of overwhelm, we make the inner decision to resist feeling things fully. This dynamic is based on the illusion … [Read more...]
Dr. Marisa Weiss – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 5, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life and work of this survivor turned thriving philanthropist for all women that have suffered the challenges and fears of a disease that affects millions of women every year; BREAST CANCER. An actual breast cancer oncologist herself, with over twenty years of active practice in the Philadelphia region, this Woman is regarded as a visionary advocate for her innovative and steadfast approach to informing, empowering, and treating … [Read more...]
‘Watching my daughter slip through the cracks’, a plea to Take Action!
February 28, 2013 by
My daughter was sent away from the hospital during a serious mental health episode. BC's hospitals need to start providing emergency care for kids in crisis. Last month, my 11 year old daughter Jeanette* was sent home from the hospital in the middle of a mental health crisis. She was hurting herself and her family. We begged the nurses to let her stay but still the hospital sent us away. Jeanette has bipolar disorder. Kids with bipolar can have sudden episodes of extreme depression … [Read more...]
Why Heart Attacks in the Middle of the night?
February 1, 2013 by
Although there are many reasons for a person having heart attacks, from enlarged heart due to poor integrity of blood vessels to bad valves and other less common reasons. One of the most common heart attacks is the one they have in the middle of the night. A lot of people think it would be difficult to prevent heart attacks or it would take a long time or cost a lot of money or it would be a difficult life change. However there is a way to prevent the heart attack in the middle of the … [Read more...]
Women’s Health: 10 Things Doctors Won’t Tell You Before Surgery
January 31, 2013 by
The lead-up to a surgical procedure is usually dominated by an exchange of information between you and your surgeon. There can be so many details and so much to keep up with that you may not even realize how many potentially important ones are either being lost in the shuffle or actively swept under the rug. Before you go under the knife, these are 10 of the things that you might want to make a point of asking your surgeon about. Their Board Certification Status – It usually … [Read more...]
Bhutanese Midwife, Thailand’s Experience: A notebook of ideas
January 25, 2013 by
LOEI, Thailand — After four days of trekking from his village by foot, a two-day bus ride across Bhutan, an international flight to Bangkok and a long van ride, Sonam finally arrived at this mountainous province in northeastern Thailand. The midwife from Gelephu, a small village in eastern Bhutan, was one of more than 20 Bhutanese health professionals selected to participate in a technical training on reproductive health care services. The programme, supported by UNFPA, is part of a … [Read more...]
Pakistan Independence Day – celebrated on August 14th!
August 13, 2012 by
Pakistan Independence Day Independence Day Date: August 14th! Pakistan celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday. The Independence Day in Pakistan is celebrated as the day when they got independence from the British rule and emerged as a separate nation. This day is also dedicated to all the martyrs, who risked their life so that they live in a free nation. Their Struggle will never be forgotten and the people there pray tribute to them … [Read more...]
