Archive for July, 2011

THE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAM

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

The medical procedure performed to check the health of the female sexual-reproductive system is called the gynecological or pelvic examination. For numbers of women, such exams are distasteful or anxiety producing. Lying on one’s back with one’s legs up in stirrups and one’s genitals exposed produces a feeling of vulnerability. If the woman is anxious [...]

REDUCING YOUR RISK OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: EATING FOR BETTER HEALTH – BASIC EATING GUIDELINES – DAILY GRAIN EATING

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Most Americans consume only about half the amount of fiber that they should. Try to include at least 20 to 25 grams of fiber every day from various food sources. More than 50 grams has not been shown to be beneficial. If you include more fruits, vegetables, and grains in your diet, especially those that [...]

TESTING FOR PREGNANCY

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

II.CO. is the basis of the well-known pregnancy tests. It does not take long before H.CG. appears in the bloodstream. As its production increases, certain amounts are also excreted in the urine; the urine tests for pregnancy rely on detecting H.CG. If present, it is fairly positive evidence (hat pregnancy has taken place. However, it [...]

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