2009-05-08T14:13:39+0000">May 8, 2009 – 2:13 pm
The typical stress victim is overly conscientious, of above-average intelligence, ambitious, dependable, responsible, energetic, exacting, frequently perfectionist, impatient, and demanding of himself and others. Usually he has difficulty in relaxing and a strong need for recognition and success. He is a ‘high pressure type’, often holding middle-management positions that require precision, efficiency and organization. Most [...]
2009-05-08T14:04:40+0000">May 8, 2009 – 2:04 pm
This glossary describes of some of the key foods that can form part of a low G.I. diet. Apples (G.I. of 38) • Easy-to-incorporate into the diet as a low G.I. food—an average apple will add 3 grams of fibre to your diet. They are also high in pectin which lowers their G.I. factor. Apple [...]
2009-05-08T12:08:15+0000">May 8, 2009 – 12:08 pm
Adjustment in living systems: The biological model To cater for the dynamic nature of energetics in living systems, a second phase of thinking in the field incorporated rates of change, i.e: Rate of change of energy stores= Rate of energy intake (EI) – Rate of energy expenditure (EE) The use of ‘rates’ in this equation [...]
2009-05-08T08:55:41+0000">May 8, 2009 – 8:55 am
A conservative laparotomy for endometriosis is surgery which attempts to remove or destroy as much endometriosis and as many adhesions as possible while still retaining the uterus and at least one ovary and fallopian tube so that conception and pregnancy are possible. It will also try to correct any other problems of the reproductive organs [...]
2009-05-08T08:47:32+0000">May 8, 2009 – 8:47 am
The menstrual cycle involves a series of hormonal events which occur at fairly regular intervals. The average menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, although this may vary considerably between women. The menstrual cycle involves four distinct phases: Day 1-5: menstruation (the menstrual period); Day 3-13: the proliferative or follicular phase; Day 14: ovulation; Day 15-28: [...]