Medical Stuff

Here you may find health tips, links to medical sites, or general comments on anything medical ...

If you have a serious medical problem
Don't rely on the the internet ! You should consult your own doctor

Chocolate really IS good for you !

Scientists at the University of Westminster have discovered that Chocolate can boost your immune system.

The smell of chocolate causes the body to produce a large amount of an antibody called Ig A. This antibody is produced in saliva and helps the body attack invading germs.

WOMEN had a greater psychological response to chocolate, but MEN had a greater immune response.

eyes The top 10 STRESS events

A US study asked volunteers to score a series of possible stressful life events.

  1. death of spouse
  2. divorce
  3. death of close family member
  4. marital separation
  5. losing a job
  6. major injury or illness
  7. jail
  8. death of a close friend
  9. pregnancy
  10. major business readjustment
[true or false] How to tell when someone is lying

Signs of lying

  • moving head around a lot
  • touching face
  • too much eye contact
  • sweating
  • dilated pupils
  • long pause before answering questions
  • short answers to questions
  • a smile that does not include the eyes

Polyester is good for you

 Researchers have found that polyester offers very good protection against ultraviolet radiation. Dark fabrics offered the best protection.
If you want to save your skin from sun damage, wear black polyester.
Some other materials, such as white cotton and linen, were found to offer less protection then a good sunscreen cream (factor 15).

Hormones from Plants

[photo of some beans] Chemicals that are similar to the female hormone, oestrogen have been found in plants. Soya, lentils and beans, all contain small amounts of these oestrogenic chemicals.

A study was done on 56 menopausal women in Australia. Those women who took a soya supplement found a reduction in their hot flushes after a few weeks.

In another study, women were given a purified supplement, Promensil, which contained oestrogenic chemicals. Their blood fats were measured, and showed a an increase in "healthy" fats, and a decrease in "unhealthy" fats.

Women who don't like taking tablets, may feel better during the menopause if they eat plenty of soya, lentils and beans.

Layman's Glossary of Medical Terms

Artery ---- the study of paintings
Bacteria ---- back door of a cafeteria
Congenital ---- friendly
Dilate ---- to live long
Enema ---- not a friend
Fester --- Quicker
Fibula ---- a little lie
Genital ---- Non- Jewish
Impotent ---- distinguished or well known
Labor Pains -- getting hurt on the job
Medical Staff --- doctor's cane
Nitrate --- cheaper than the day rate
Barium ---- when treatment fails

Use Cheese to confuse Mosquitoes

Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes like to bite your feet and ankles?

The african mosquito is attracted to feet by the smell! This was discovered by using a naked volunteer. The volunteer had to stay motionless while researchers watched which area mosquitoes were likely to bite.

Limburger cheese is notorious for it's strong smell. This is best developed by allowing the cheese to ripen at 32-34 degrees c.

The smell produced by this ripened cheese is very similar to the smell produced between people's toes!


So, are you planning a trip to Africa?
Take a piece of ripe Limburger cheese with you - and confuse the mosquitos!!

.... and I used to be fond of Limburger cheese .....
For more serious information about some common medical problems
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