Sugar Cravings
It’s officially the start of “sugar season” when cooler weather and holiday fun (or stress) make most of us turn to our favorite sugary indulgences and comfort foods. First it’s the leftover candy you have from the trick-or-treat bowl (just ONE piece won’t hurt, right?). Then, before you know it, you’re enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie here, a peppermint latte there...read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - November 11, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nicole Avena, Ph.D. Tags: Diet Self-Help Source Type: news
Commentary – Peppermint and menthol
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Commentary – Peppermint and menthol (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - November 11, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
What is peppermint?
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a sterile, hybrid plant, created from the blending of watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). Peppermint is used for adding flavor or fragrance to several foods, cosmetics, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other products - it is also popular for medicinal purposes. Peppermint leaves can be used dried or fresh in teas. Indigenous to Europe, peppermint today is cultivated all over the world... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
Animal testing – it's time to talk about it again | Bibi van der Zee
Despite significant innovations in medicine, animal testing is on the rise in the UK. Let's reopen the debateThe animal testing argument is trapped in a 1980s time warp. Thinking about it immediately makes me think about Body Shop peppermint foot lotion, Duran Duran, and tables on street corners with lurid, heartwrenching pictures of suffering animals.Why does no one talk about it any more? Figures released this week showing that animal testing rose by 8% in the UK in 2012 will cause a small ripple of concern, which will then probably die down to a whimper. That's because we have tidied it up in our minds and put it away. ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 18, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Bibi van der Zee Tags: Comment Animal research World news guardian.co.uk Medical research Animal welfare Animals Zoology Science Comment is free Source Type: news
Causation Expert Excluded; Summary Judgment Granted To Pest-Control Product Maker
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A pest-control product manufacturer accused of injuring a plaintiff who inhaled peppermint oil in the product was granted a no-evidence summary judgment May 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; the presiding judge ruled that the causation expert testimony offered by the plaintiff is inadmissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 (Velio Mallozzi, et uxor v. EcoSmart Technologies Inc., No. 1102884, E.D. N.Y.; 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 77723). (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News)
Source: LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Emerging Toxic Torts Legal News - June 20, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Hysterectomy Hospital Bag – your suggested packing list for hospital
One look at the list below for your hysterectomy hospital bag and you’d be forgiven for thinking we are suggesting packing for year long round the world trip! Before you go faint at the length of this list, please remember it is intended to act as a prompt. You do not need everything listed; it is compiled from recommendations from the members of our HysterectomyUK Facebook page and you will know what is important to you. The explanations should help you decide. Please bear in mind you (or someone you can persuade to do it for you) do have to carry your bag in and get through the door!
In terms of quantities, many wo...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 6, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health Source Type: news
Hysterectomy Hospital Bag – your suggested packing list for hospital
One look at the list below for your hysterectomy hospital bag and you’d be forgiven for thinking we are suggesting packing for year long round the world trip! Before you go faint at the length of this list, please remember it is intended to act as a prompt. You do not need everything listed; it is compiled from recommendations from the members of our HysterectomyUK Facebook page and you will know what is important to you. The explanations should help you decide. Please bear in mind you (or someone you can persuade to do it for you) do have to carry your bag in and get through the door!
In terms of quantities, many wo...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 6, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health Source Type: news
Hysterectomy Hospital Bag – your suggesting packing list for hospital
One look at the list below and you’d be forgiven for thinking we are suggesting packing for year long round the world trip! Before you go faint at the length of this list, please remember it is intended to act as a prompt. You do not need everything listed; it is compiled from recommendations from the members of our HysterectomyUK Facebook page and you will know what is important to you. The explanations should help you decide. Please bear in mind you do have to carry your bag in and get through the door!
In terms of quantities, many women go home within 4 nights and most by 2, but some stay in for up to a fortnight....
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 6, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: FAQ Latest News clothing entertainment food and drink hysterectomy hospital bag toiletries Source Type: news
Hysterectomy Hospital Bag – your suggested packing list for hospital
One look at the list below for your hysterectomy hospital bag and you’d be forgiven for thinking we are suggesting packing for year long round the world trip! Before you go faint at the length of this list, please remember it is intended to act as a prompt. You do not need everything listed; it is compiled from recommendations from the members of our HysterectomyUK Facebook page and you will know what is important to you. The explanations should help you decide. Please bear in mind you (or someone you can persuade to do it for you) do have to carry your bag in and get through the door!
In terms of quantities, many wo...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 6, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health Source Type: news
Survey finds 77 percent of British docs prescribe fake treatments weekly
"Placebo effect" treatments included unnecessary physical exams, joint injections, physical therapy, peppermint pills and antibiotics that can't be help (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Borderline Tumour and Full Abdominal Hysterectomy – Jackie’s Story
I had my surgery last year; I had a 10cm growth on my right ovary which was a borderline tumour, I had a full abdominal hysterectomy, and also had my appendix removed. I am pleased to say that the histology came back clear, so it is onwards and upwards from here.
I was cut from just above my belly button, right down to my nether regions, and had clips in which were removed after 10 days. Post op I had two pain bombs which were fed directly into the wound. I had my op first thing in the morning, and only got to the ward after 4pm as I apparently took a long time to come round, I was on oxygen overnight and IV pain rel...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Latest News Your Stories hints and tips total abdominal hysterectomy tumour Source Type: news
Borderline Tumour and Full Abdominal Hysterectomy – Jackie ’ s Story
I had my surgery last year; I had a 10cm growth on my right ovary which was a borderline tumour, I had a full abdominal hysterectomy, and also had my appendix removed. I am pleased to say that the histology came back clear, so it is onwards and upwards from here.
I was cut from just above my belly button, right down to my nether regions, and had clips in which were removed after 10 days. Post op I had two pain bombs which were fed directly into the wound. I had my op first thing in the morning, and only got to the ward after 4pm as I apparently took a long time to come round, I was on oxygen overnight and IV pain rel...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health ovarian cancer total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Borderline Tumour and Full Abdominal Hysterectomy – Jackie ’ s Story
I had my surgery last year; I had a 10cm growth on my right ovary which was a borderline tumour, I had a full abdominal hysterectomy, and also had my appendix removed. I am pleased to say that the histology came back clear, so it is onwards and upwards from here.
I was cut from just above my belly button, right down to my nether regions, and had clips in which were removed after 10 days. Post op I had two pain bombs which were fed directly into the wound. I had my op first thing in the morning, and only got to the ward after 4pm as I apparently took a long time to come round, I was on oxygen overnight and IV pain rel...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health ovarian cancer total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Post Fibroids – Sally ’ s Story
In June 2011 my GP felt a large mass in my abdomen so I was referred to a gynaecologist. On an ultra sound one of my ovaries couldn’t be seen so I had an MRI to check it wasn’t ovarian cancer and luckily it wasn’t. I had a large subserosal fibroid and 2 tiny ones.
The consultant explained about hysterectomy, myomectomy and leaving the fibroid in situ. I later asked about embolisation. Initially I opted for a hysterectomy and he said I could decide on the day of my op whether or not to keep my ovaries. I said I’d have my cervix removed as I’d had abnormal smears in 2009, although not serious ones.
I then looked o...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 18, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories myomectomy subtotal hysterectomy Source Type: news
