Category: Health

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Battery safety

One thing that is for sure about these times is that new technologies are always coming out. That can bring new problems that were as of yet unknown. One problem is button batteries. They have been used in a number of items including cell phones and toys. It has become a safety issue.

Doctors are noticing an increased amount of cases where children have swallowed the batteries. The batteries can lodge in the throat and leach out a caustic acid that can kill. As the batteries are used in more and more products, the problem is getting bigger. Anyone that suspects that someone has swallowed a battery should report to the hospital mat once!

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Good People

There are many times in life when something bad happens to a good person. I recently experienced such an occasion when a friend of mine had a problem with alcohol. Her name is Mary and she had gone through a difficult divorce. She started drinking more and more heavily until she realized that she couldn’t stop. That’s when she knew she needed help.

The good thing about Mary is that she reached out to others for advice. She understood that getting alcohol treatment would be a good idea for her. The ability to get professional help would be just the thing she needed. Mary found out about the fact that the best place to receive the help she needed would be at an alcohol treatment center. It would be there that she could relax and refocus her life.

Mary is now well on her way to the road of recovery. She has managed to become the person she used to be. Of course it’s still a struggle for her at times, but she takes things day by day and has been successful so far. She also knows that taking advantage of the alcohol rehab program helped her tremendously. I am glad to support her in her efforts. I think she is a wonderful girl and I know she will do well.

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Eggs and Us

The recent recall of millions of eggs due to salmonella has the nation concerned. There have been over 1300 reported cases across the country. Experts predict that there will be more to come. The eggs have been linked to two Iowa farms. That is where the egg shells developed the bacteria.

Investigators have been checking into the background of these two farms and have found they have violated many rules in the past. They are also linked together as they use the same supplier for feed and chickens. I hope they will be able to find the problem and provide us with food that is safe.

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People we Love

Our world is full of people we love. That’s why it’s such a tragedy when people get sick. There are numerous deadly diseases out there and we are all susceptible to them. One such disease is called Multiple Sclerosis. I have a family member who has this disease and I have watched its effects on her. The disease has changed her life and that of all those around her.

The good news is that there are ways to mitigate the effects of the disease. By using methods that have been developed over the years, she can still improve the quality of her life. We have all been learning about how to recognize Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms when they appear. We have also researched other ways to combat the effects of the disease.

It turns out that there are many simple ways to change your lifestyle that will help limit the effects of the disease. One example is going on a Multiple Sclerosis Diet. The foods you eat can be good or bad and eating right can help a lot. Getting the right amount of exercise is also important. The main thing is to keep a positive attitude. I am sure my cousin will do well with all the support she is receiving from the family.

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Being Prepared

One thing that I have found out in life is that it pays to be prepared. I learned this early in life as a boy scout and it has paid off ever since. One of my relatives recently learned this lesson again the hard way. One of my aunts lives in Australia with her husband. He recently passed away from cancer and left her living alone. The medical bills had been piling up and her finances were a mess. They had no insurance of any kind.

Now my aunt is living on a meager welfare check. She is barely squeaking by and it is taking its toll on her health. Of course the family is chipping in to take care of her, but this was not necessary. The whole mess could have been avoided if she had taken out australian life insurance. Then she would have been prepared for the future financially.

I have been checking around with all the members of my own family. I wanted to be sure that everyone else is prepared in case of an accidental death. I advised those close to me to obtain term life insurance as well as funeral insurance. This will help them meet their financial obligations in case of the worse. I hope everyone else will do the same and ensure themselves a bright future.