Vitamins And Supplements

Many people take vitamins and supplements when they do not get enough minerals in the foods they eat. You can too. Check with you doctor first.  There are many to choose from so choose wisely. 

Here is a good place to start.  Save time and energy.  Click on the picture for more information.  So much easier to buy online then at the store.  

Vitamins and supplements are a very good thing for people who need to stay healthy and do not eat properly.  The best thing to do is eat the right foods and keep active. 

There are supplements for almost anything like iron deficiency, cholesterol, diabetes, and for many other needs.  As for vitamins, you can find vitamin c, d, a and others.

So stay healthy and remember to always take your vitamins and supplements.

Swine Flu H1N1 Virus

Some of the symptoms of swine flu are:

• Fever-100F or higher
• Fatigue
• Nasal Secretion
• Cough
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomit
• Diarrhea

Some patients also develop severe respiratory symptoms. They would need a respirator to help them breathe.

Other patients may develop pneumonia which is a secondary bacterial infection and if it persists some may develop seizures. If the bacteria reaches the lungs than death could be a possibility if the proper antibiotic is not used immediately.

Two antiviral agents zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu), both are used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms. If flu like symptoms have already been present for 48 hours these should not be used.

The best way to not get infected by the virus is to get a vaccine. Go to your doctor's office or to any pharmacy which carry the vaccine. If you are pregnant be sure to not get the nasal vaccine.

Eye Condition--Cataracts

First of all, what is a cataracts? Cataracts is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. This condition develops very gradually as age progresses and may run in the family. It is not painful, but the affected eye or eyes start to get worse.

Exposure to smoking, toxic substances, and excessive ultraviolet light and sunlight can make cataracts develop even quicker. If you have diabetes and also if you use cortisone medication that also speeds up the cataracts.

Some factors that can develop cataracts:

• Diseases that cause inflammation or affect metabolism
• Eye injury
• Family history
• Long-term use of corticosteroids or certain other medications
• Radiation exposure
• Smoking
• Too much exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight)

Visual symptoms of cataracts:

• Cloudy, fuzzy, foggy, or filmy vision
• Loss of color intensity
• Double vision
• Difficulty seeing at night
• Problems seeing shapes against a background or the difference between shades of colors
• Seeing halos around lights
• Being sensitive to glare

The only treatment for cataracts is surgery.

Need Suggestions For My Son's Condition

My son developed this kind of rash several years ago. It started all of a sudden. He used to play in the backyard all the time. One day this rash started popping on his body. It started on the arms then on his legs. By the time it reached his face it looked like a second layer of skin was on him. It then started to itch.

I took him to the Doctor, but nothing helped him. I have taken him to the emergency room and nothing. They told me that they have never seen something like that. I have also taken him to skin Doctors and allergy Doctors and no one know how to clear it out.

The allergy Doctor did give him Zyrtec and it did help, but we were never told what it was or what he was allergic to. At first my son had to take 2 Zyrtec a day, then it went down to 1.

Two years ago, my husband and kids were on the road to Mexico and as my son was eating a ham and american cheese sandwich, his rash started popping up, so my husband blamed american cheese. He drank lots of water and he started clearing up.

Now it only happens at the beginning of spring for about 2-3 weeks, I give him medication and he stays away from cheese and it does go away.

I just want to know if anyone has ever heard of or seen this kind of rash. I need answers.

Symptoms Of A Stroke

A stroke is caused when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Part of the body controlled by the damaged brain begins to die. You must act quickly to prevent any further damage. For this you must know the symptoms and take quick action.

Some of the symptoms of a stroke are:

• Sudden numbness, paralysis, or weakness in your face, arm, or leg especially from one side of the body
• Problems with balance or walking
• Sudden vision change
• Drooling or slurred speech
• New problems with feeling confused, speaking or understanding simple statements
• Severe headache different than any other

If you have any of these symptoms call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Even though, they go away right after. You may have had a mini-stroke called a transient ischemic attack or (TIA). That is a warning that a stroke may be coming.

There are two types of stroke:

• An ischemic stroke is one which a blood clot blocks a vessel in the brain
• A hemorrhagic stroke develops when an artery in the brain bursts or leaks

The first thing the Doctor needs to know is what kind of stroke it is. The same medicine cannot be used for both kinds of strokes. If you get immediate attention to this matter the right medicine would be given and you may recover better. The Doctor would order an x-ray called a CT scan of the brain to see either the bleeding or the blockage.

The most important thing to remember is to get medical attention right away.

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Serves 6
1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced about 3 cups
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tomato paste
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
4 cups sliced carrots
2 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced about 2 cups
1 cup 1-inch green bean pieces
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. In a large nonstick pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; saute until browned, about 6 minutes. Place on a plate.

2 Add onions and mushrooms to pot; saute for 6 minutes. Add garlic; saute, stirring for 1 minute. Pour off fat. Return beef to pot; stir tomato paste, then broth. Add enough water to just cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef is tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Skim off any foam.

3 Add carrots, potatoes, and green beans. Cover prtially; simmer for 15 minutes.

4 In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Per serving: Calories 247-19% from fat --Carbohydrates 30 g --Protein 20 g--Sodium 89 mg--Fat 5 g--Cholesterol 45 mg

Preparation Time 25 minutes and Cooking Time 1 3/4 hours

Enjoy this healthy choice meal.

Some Facts About Leukemia

Leukemia is a form of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The marrow can no longer produce normal blood cells-red and white cells. Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells which most leukemia patients develop. Lack of white blood cells, impairs the body to fight infections

Mostly males get leukemia. There is a higher risk of leukemia in down syndrome patients or those who have genetic abnormalities. A risk factor of leukemia is exposure to x-rays. Leukemia may also occur as a side effect to other cancer treatments.

Symptoms may include fatigue, paleness, weight loss, repeated infections, fever, bruising easily, and nosebleeds or other hemorrhages. In children, these symptoms can appear suddenly.

Leukemia is difficult to diagnose early because the symptoms are like many other less serious conditions. Tests may include blood, bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy.

Chemotherapy is the most effective treatment. Antibiotics and transfusions of blood are also used as treatments. In some conditions, bone marrow or stem cell transplantation may be useful for treating some forms of leukemia.