Man who ate too many liquorice allsorts develops rare nerve condition
Keith Ballantine was struck down with Guillain-Barre Syndrome after guzzling too many liquorice allsorts - which gave him an upset tummy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are e-cigarettes a 'gateway to nicotine addiction'?
Conclusion
This study found US adolescents who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke conventional cigarettes. They also have lower odds of abstaining from conventional cigarettes than those who don't try e-cigarettes. On the flip side, e-cigarette users were more likely to report planning to quit conventional smoking.
The research sample was large, so is likely to provide a relatively accurate picture of the smoking behaviour of US adolescents.
These results suggest that e-cigarettes may not discourage conventional cigarette smoking in US adolescents, and may encourage it. However, because of the cross-sectional natur...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
5 weeks after hysterectomy – my story
Hi – I’m 52 and last October during my usual run along the river, I experienced severe pelvic pain. To cut a long story short, two cysts were found, one on each ovary. I was advised by two consultants to have a hysterectomy as the larger of the cysts contained a mass, which combined with high levels in the CA125 bloods taken, indicated a possibility of ovarian cancer. However, these CA125 levels kept changing and both consultants were of the opinion that I probably had endometriosis, but because of the question mark over the levels, they would continue as though I had ovarian cancer. It was decided that I shoul...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health abdominal hysterectomy hysterectomy stories ovarian cyst Source Type: news
5 weeks after hysterectomy – my story
Hi – I’m 52 and last October during my usual run along the river, I experienced severe pelvic pain. To cut a long story short, two cysts were found, one on each ovary. I was advised by two consultants to have a hysterectomy as the larger of the cysts contained a mass, which combined with high levels in the CA125 bloods taken, indicated a possibility of ovarian cancer. However, these CA125 levels kept changing and both consultants were of the opinion that I probably had endometriosis, but because of the question mark over the levels, they would continue as though I had ovarian cancer. It was decided that I shoul...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories abdominal hysterectomy ovarian cyst Source Type: news
5 weeks after hysterectomy – my story
Hi – I’m 52 and last October during my usual run along the river, I experienced severe pelvic pain. To cut a long story short, two cysts were found, one on each ovary. I was advised by two consultants to have a hysterectomy as the larger of the cysts contained a mass, which combined with high levels in the CA125 bloods taken, indicated a possibility of ovarian cancer. However, these CA125 levels kept changing and both consultants were of the opinion that I probably had endometriosis, but because of the question mark over the levels, they would continue as though I had ovarian cancer. It was decided that I shoul...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health abdominal hysterectomy hysterectomy stories ovarian cyst Source Type: news
How the experts use salt in their cooking – and why
The science of how salt affects the taste of food is more complicated than you might think – but it's vital to understand if you want to improve your skill in the kitchenFerran Adrià once declared salt "the only product that changes cuisine". This is because, as he and all seasoned cooks know, sodium chloride not only adds saltiness, which human beings innately adore (because we need it to live), but it also skews the overall flavour to positive effect. It makes food sing by suppressing bitterness, enhancing sweet and savoury, and turning up the volume on the aromas. But how on earth does it do all this?Bye-bye bitterTh...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 28, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Amy Fleming Tags: theguardian.com Blogposts Food & drink Life and style Food science Source Type: news
29 Quick Remedies for Relieving Constipation After Hysterectomy
A few years ago I asked the Facebook ladies if they could share what they had used for relieving constipation after hysterectomy and I’d like to share there various answers here with you. This is not an exhaustive list, and it doesn’t mean that everything suggested here will work for everyone, but with a bit of trial and effort you should find a solution if you are having this problem. They are not in any particular order – just as I picked them up off Facebook.
Colts foot rock. Get it at old fashioned sweet shops.
Kiwi fruit smoothie, curries, fibre
Punes and prune juice
Over the counter citrus nitrate
...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 15, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health constipation hysterectomy tips wind Source Type: news
29 Quick Remedies for Relieving Constipation After Hysterectomy
A few years ago I asked the Facebook ladies if they could share what they had used for relieving constipation after hysterectomy and I’d like to share there various answers here with you. This is not an exhaustive list, and it doesn’t mean that everything suggested here will work for everyone, but with a bit of trial and effort you should find a solution if you are having this problem. They are not in any particular order – just as I picked them up off Facebook.
Colts foot rock. Get it at old fashioned sweet shops.
Kiwi fruit smoothie, curries, fibre
Punes and prune juice
Over the counter citrus nitrate
...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 15, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health constipation hysterectomy tips wind Source Type: news
29 Quick Remedies for Relieving Constipation After Hysterectomy
Towards the end of November last year I asked our Facebook ladies if they could share what they had used for relieving constipation after hysterectomy and I’d like to share there various answers here with you. This is not an exhaustive list, and it doesn’t mean that everything suggested here will work for everyone, but with a bit of trial and effort you should find a solution if you are having this problem. They are not in any particular order – just as I picked them up off Facebook.
Colts foot rock. Get it at old fashioned sweet shops.
Kiwi fruit smoothie, curries, fibre
Punes and prune juice
Over the c...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - January 15, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Hysterectomy Recovery constipation wind Source Type: news
Recipe: Baked chicken and wild rice with onion and tarragon
The delicate sage and licorice flavor of the tarragon complements the chicken perfectly. (Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - October 13, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Order up a curry cure for the common cold
Marshmallow, liquorice root, and a hot blackcurrant drink served at 70C are also rivals to the most widely used over-the-counter remedies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liquorice slows skins cancer cells: Compound found in root could hold key to beating most lethal form of the disease
Research carried out in the US has identified a compound found in the root of the liquorice plant (pictured) which slowed the growth of cancer cells during laboratory tests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lethal liquorice lollies (liquorice abuse causing pseudohyperaldosteronism) - Flores Robles BJ, Hurtarte Sandoval AR, Penate Dardon JD, Alonso Blas C.
A 47-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department with a history of asthenia, periorbital and lower limbs oedema, associated with hypokalaemia and increased blood pressure levels. Metabolic and renal causes were initially investigated as thyroid... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - October 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
