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DepressionDepression is a serious problem with a biochemical basis. It results from an upset in the delicate balance of brain chemicals that regulate mood. Depression is a "whole body" disease that skews the way we think and behave, often damaging our physical health as well as our emotional state. It's a powerful disease that can leave us debilitated, unable to work, maintain relationships, or deal with other responsibilities. Depression is an "equal opportunity" disease, striking all ages and races, both sexes, and people in all socioeconomic groups: (Life Extension Foundation)
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DiabetesApproximately 8% of the population in the U.S. has diabetes, with the numbers doubling each year. This computes to nearly 16 million people diagnosed with the disease, just considering national statistics. The American Diabetes Association announced that diabetes accounts for 178,000 deaths (one American dies every 3 minutes with the disease), 54,000 amputees, and 12,000-24,000 cases of blindness annually. (Blindness is 25 times more common among diabetic patients compared to nondiabetics). It is proposed that by the year 2010, diabetes will exceed both heart disease and cancer as the leading cause of death through complications. (Life Extension Foundation)
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Common symptoms of a DIAPER RASH What are some causes of a DIAPER RASH? Prevention of a DIAPER RASH A physician should be contacted if: |
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DiarrheaChildren can have acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) forms of diarrhea. Causes include bacteria, viruses, parasites, medications, functional disorders, and food sensitivities. Infection with the rotavirus is the most common cause of acute childhood diarrhea. Rotavirus diarrhea usually resolves in 5 to 8 days. Diarrhea can be dangerous in newborns and infants. In small children, severe diarrhea lasting just a day or two can lead to dehydration. Because a child can die from dehydration within a few days, the main treatment for diarrhea in children is rehydration. Rehydration is discussed below. Take your child to the doctor if any of the following symptoms appear:
Preventing Dehydration Dehydration occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). The fluid and electrolytes lost during diarrhea need to be replaced promptly--the body cannot function properly without them. Dehydration is particularly dangerous for children, who can die from it within a matter of days. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. To maintain electrolyte levels, you could have broth or soups, which contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables, which contain potassium.
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DiverticulosisMany people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common as people age. About half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis. NDDIC |
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