Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with difficult people has never been easy. One of the most difficult people to deal with are those with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The thing is, many people with this disorder do not know that they have it! And they'd be too proud to admit that there was anything wrong with them! It would always be something wrong with everyone else in the world, but just not them.

People like this lose their friends, and even those who sympathize with them, and still try their hardest to be friends with them, end up getting hurt themselves!

I came across this pretty good article on What to do if Your Friend has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/mental-health/depression-mood/articles/88545.aspx

For a person to reach out to these demanding, insulting people, that person must have a strong solid self-esteem and a heart of gold. If you have friends like that, and would still like to remain friends, you will have to know how to draw the lines, and understand about Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Information and knowledge will guide your actions and reactions.

Febrile Seizures in Children - Medical Treatment, Prevention and Precaution

Febrile seizures, also known as febrile fits or febrile convulsions are common in infants or young children whose nervous system has not fully developed when they have persistent high fever. Febrile seizures can be prevented with medical treatment to ensure that the fever does not go too high until it affects the brain, and to quickly bring down the body temperature of the child.

Though most febrile seizures are relatively harmless if precautions have been taken, but if the seizures last more than 10 minutes, the child should be given immediate medical attention. Usually, a febrile fit lasts for one or two minutes, but in some cases, it can last up to 15 minutes. The child should be taken to see a medical doctor as soon as the the seizure stops.

Read full article on the Febrile Fits - Medical Treatment, Prevention and Precaution: http://www.brighthub.com/health/conditions-treatments/articles/82263.aspx

This information is crucial for parents of young children, babysitters and caretakers of childcare centers and kindergartens to understand the symptoms of febrile fits and to carry out the basic first aid measures when needed to ensure the safety of the child.

Febrile Fits due to Fever in Children

Febrile fits can be triggered due to fever in children between the ages of one and four. This happens when there is a significant temperature rise in the the body of the toddler. Febrile seizures or convulsions may happen in young children if the fever gets too high. During these fits, the child may lose consciousness, his whole body shaking uncontrollably with arms moving by the sides.

Without full and correct information on febrile fits, it can be frightening for parents and guardians of the children in witnessing these seizures, and without knowledge, the child may be unknowingly harmed in the ignorance.

There for it is very essential for parents to know what is going on and to take precautionary and preventive measures especially if their children are prone to such kind of febrile seizures.

Read full article on Febrile Fits in Young Children: http://www.brighthub.com/health/conditions-treatments/articles/81920.aspx

This information is crucial for parents of young children, babysitters and caretakers of childcare centers and kindergartens to understand the symptoms of febrile fits and to carry out the basic first aid measures when needed to ensure the safety of the child.

Workplace Asthma in Industries Related Occupations

Workplace asthma can be triggered in industries related occupations due to the workplace environment. It could be due to polluted conditions that the workers are exposed to, such as dust, dirt, smoke and heat, in industries like construction, rubber, etc. Even offices that are having the sick building syndrome could contribute to their workers getting sick. Dust mites in the carpet are the main culprits.

Asthma in the workplace is a very crucial occupational disease that is given a lot of focus among employers and staff. This report is crucial to lessen the sick days of the employees

Read the Full Report about Work Related Asthma here:
http://www.brighthub.com/health/conditions-treatments/articles/78496.aspx

Health education is targeting at prevention and early detection of the disease. Target audience for such topic would be occupational safety officers, HR managers in various industries.

The Untold Story of The Tin Man

“The Tin Man now had no heart to love with and forgot how to love so he just kept chopping wood until he got stuck in the rain and rusted. We were once human, made from flesh and blood but in the pain from life we have become broken people made from tin.”



The Story of the Tin Man who lacks a heart which prevents him from marrying his lady love, cropped up as I was chatting with my girl friend, Channel. Sometimes, we get so broken in life with all the past relationships and hurts, and our feelings get numbed. Over time, we think that we have lost the capability to love whole-heartedly and totally, as we are afraid to get hurt again. We dare not open up our hearts to the one we love, as we deeply fear rejection.

That movie Wizard of Oz was made in 1939…. so i guess, it’s not such an uncommon syndrome after all!!!


Read the untold Story of the Tin Man: http://www.dawningvictory.com/blog/relationships/the-story-of-the-tin-man

Magnolia Bark is a Natural Herbal Anxiety Remedy

Magnolia bark has been used as a natural herbal remedy for anxiety since the dawn of ancient times. Magnolia bark is also known as Houpu magnolia or Magnolia officinalis. The phytochemicals found naturally in magnolia bark alleviates anxiety, stress, chronic fatigue and depression feelings almost immediately and promotes restful sleep, a feeling of calmness, with a clear and alert mental state of mind.

Read the full article Natural Herbal Remedies For Anxiety – Magnolia Bark (Part 1) at:
http://www.paniccure.remediesforanxiety.net/natural-remedies-anxiety/natural-herbal-remedies-for-anxiety-magnolia-bark-part-1

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MEGA FOOD CARNIVAL & JUMBLE SALE 2009

More details: http://www.jumble-sale.info

You are ALL invited to the

Mega Food Carnival & Jumble Sale 2009!

Come for a real fun time! There’s plenty of great Penang food and great bargains at the jumble sale of new and used items.

Date: 29 August 2009, Saturday

Time: 10.00 am – 4.00pm

Venue: PISA Concourse, Bayan Baru,

Penang, MALAYSIA

The purpose of the Mega Food Carnival is for Fund Raising in aid of our new Multi-Purpose Ministry Complex (MMC) situated on the Jelutong Expressway, Penang, Malaysia. We are targeting to raise about RM500,000 from this Mega Food Carnival, and we truly appreciate your support.

There are long-term plans for a dialysis center and day-care centers where we can safely leave our young children and elderly parents in the hands of capable staff while we go to work. We want to use the MMC to reach out to the youths, the handicapped, the poor and the needy.

We are raising funds to put up the building which can seat about 2000 people, and includes children ministry, youth ministry, hospital ministry, Bible Study and other Christian ministries, to help people to know the Lord better. We have to raise about RM20 million in total to be able to put up the building.

For overseas and outstation friends, we value contributions of any amount for this fund raising project.

Penangites, please come and support this event with your presence and your stomachs! *grin*

We truly appreciate your support!

God Bless YOU for your generosity!

For more enquiries, please email: enquiries@jumble-sale.info

Anxiety Cortisol

During anxiety, cortisol is released in our bodies whenever we face tense and anxious moments. The adrenal glands in our bodies secrete a type of “fight-or-flight” hormones called cortisol, together with adrenaline. These stress hormones turbo-charge us to deal with the immediate emergency that we are facing. We feel energized, powered up, with clarity of mind to make instant important decisions.

In our high-stress culture, our body’s response to stress is activated so frequently, that it is not given a chance to return to normal.

Prolonged high levels of cortisol can lead to heart disease and damage our liver. Other negative effects might include higher blood pressure, higher levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and lower levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), impaired cognitive performance, blood sugar imbalances such as hyperglycemia, suppressed thyroid function, decreased bone density, decrease in muscle tissue, weak immune system, slow wound healing, and even increased abdominal fat, also known as belly fat!

Read the full article Anxiety and Cortisol at:

http://www.paniccure.remediesforanxiety.net/anxiety-cortisol/anxiety-cortisol


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Importance of Fibre Intake for Long Term Nourishment

Fibre intake is essential for the long term nourishment of individuals, especially the elderly. Some individuals may be at risk of not consuming sufficient intake of fibre due to various conditions, for example, difficulty in chewing, poor appetite. discomfort and swallowing problems or having medical conditions like stroke, neurological conditions, etc. Those on long-term medications will benefit from the different types of fibre including FOS which help to increase intestinal bifidobacteria and help to maintain good intestinal environment.

Continue Reading at Importance of Fibre Intake for Long Term Nourishment:

http://www.drsloanmd.com/DoctorOnline/dietary-fibre/importance-of-fibre-intake-for-long-term-nourishment


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Different Types of Fibre

Fibre can only be found in foods of plant origin. it is the edible but indigestible matter found in leaves, stems, fruits, seeds and roots. Subscribe to our Newsletter/RSS Feeds at http://www.drsloanmd.com/DoctorOnline.

Jaundice Due to G6PD Deficiency

G6PD deficiency is due to a problem with an enzyme (chemical) called G6PD found in the red blood cells of the blood. It is more common in males but females could be a carrier and remain asymptomatic- no symptoms at all.

This deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia-breaking up of the RBC , usually after exposure to certain medications, foods, or even infections.Most people with G6PD deficiency don't have any symptoms, while others develop symptoms of anemia only after RBCs have been destroyed, a condition called hemolysis. In these cases, the symptoms disappear once the cause, or trigger, is removed.

Continue reading at Jaundice Due to G6PD Deficiency:

http://www.drsloanmd.com/DoctorOnline/neonatal-jaundice/jaundice-due-to-g6pd-deficiency


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Symptoms of G6PD Deficiency

e alert if the child presents with the following symptoms, including jaundice, pale skin/pallor (RBCs destroyed), persistent/severe tiredness (due to low oxygen carrying capacity as a result of low RBC after being destroyed) and dark urine.

Continue reading Symptoms of G6PD Deficiency:



http://www.drsloanmd.com/DoctorOnline/neonatal-jaundice/symptoms-of-g6pd-deficiency.

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Neonatal Jaundice

Jaundice in newborns is one of the most common conditions affecting newborn babies that causes concern to their mothers. New mothers are frequently caused worry by the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera (the whites of the eyes) in their babies.

Jaundice is caused by the accumulation of unconjugated (before conjugation process takes place in liver) bilirubin due to the immature development of the baby’s liver. This condition is deemed as a normal transitional condition in the 1st week of life and is known as Physiological jaundice.

CONTINUE READING: NEONATAL JAUNDICE

http://www.drsloanmd.com/DoctorOnline/neonatal-jaundice/jaundice-in-newborns

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Tips for Gout Diet ~ Low Purine Diet

Tips for a Gout Diet (Low Purine Diet):

* Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week.

* Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid.

* Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs.

* Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.
Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.
It is interesting to know some complementary and alternative treatments have been studied to combat the pain arising from acute gout attack. However, it is difficult to assess whether these modalities are helpful.
(source : mayo clinic )

# COFFEE :- Studies have found an association between coffee drinking — both regular and decaffeinated — and lower uric acid levels, though no study has proved how or why coffee may have an influence on uric acid in your body. The available evidence isn’t enough to encourage non-coffee drinkers to start, but it may give researchers clues to new ways of treating gout in the future.

# VITAMIN C :- Supplements containing vitamin C may reduce the levels of uric acid in your blood. However, vitamin C hasn’t been studied as a treatment for gout. Don’t assume that if a little vitamin C is good for you, then lots is better. Megadoses of vitamin C may increase your body’s uric acid levels. Talk to your doctor about what a reasonable dose of vitamin C may be. And don’t forget that you can increase your vitamin C intake by eating more fruits and vegetables.

# CHERRIES :- Cherries have been associated with lower levels of uric acid in studies, but it isn’t clear if they have any effect on gout signs and symptoms. Adding cherries and other dark-colored fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, purple grapes and raspberries, to your diet may be a safe way to supplement your gout treatment, but discuss it with your doctor first.

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Gout ~ Avoid High-Purine Foods

A person who suffers from gout (metabolic arthritis) should avoid high purine foods.

High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body and subsequently can cause gout, or worsen the condition. However, the high level of uric acid may not necessary mean a gout. Diagnosis of gout is essentially by clinical findings.

Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine. Diet control is as important as taking the anti-gout medicines.

It is wise to note those foods which is high in purines:

Avoid High-Purine foods
* Sweetbreads
* Anchovies
* Sardines
* Liver
* Beef kidneys
* Brains
* Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril)
* Herring
* Mackerel
* Scallops
* Game meats
* Gravy

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Gout (Metabolic Arthritis) ~ Symptoms

Symptoms of Gout (Metabolic Arthritis)

HAVE you experienced waking up in the middle of the night, and your big toe feels as if it’s on fire. It’s hot, swollen and so painful that even the weight of a sheet on it seems intolerable? These problems could indicate that you have an acute attack of gout — or gouty arthritis — a form of arthritis that’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints.

Gout (Metabolic Arthritis )is a complex disorder that can affect anyone. Men are more likely to get gout than women are, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause.

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Vitamin C Protects the Mitochondria of our Body Cells

Vitamin C protects the mitochondria of the cells in our body.

Free radicals can attack the mitochondria - the energy factories of cells. Mitochondria have defenses against oxidation, but preventing these attacks is vital to maintaining mitochondria health. This is where Vitamin C becomes very important. Vitamin C floats freely in the liquid of the cell, neutralizing free radicals before they can reach mitochondria. This frees up energy from the defenses and prolongs the life of the cell. By freeing up that energy and prolonging the life of a cell, Vitamin C helps win the fight against oxidation.

Unfortunately, our bodies cannot produce Vitamin C. Since Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, there is no threat to overdose - your body will remove high doses through the urinary system.

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Vitamin C Boosts Vitamin E Levels

Vitamin C boosts the levels of Vitamin E in our body.

Vitamin C is a great team player, boosting the work of other antioxidants, especially Vitamin E. Vitamin C acts to regenerate these and other nutrients after they neutralize free radicals. When Vitamin E reacts with free radicals, it becomes a radical itself. Step in Vitamin C and Vitamin E is restored to its original state, and it can be used again. If you maintain levels of water-soluble antioxidants, like Vitamin C, and fat-soluble antioxidants like Vitamin E, then regeneration will continue. The two minerals work will work together to produce a synergistic partnership creating greater results than either can do by themselves.

A study at Tufts University showed that taking just 220 miligrams of Vitamin C boosts the levels of Vitamin E by 18% and raises the levels of beta-carotene by 13%.


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Benefits of Vitamin C in Preventing Illness

Vitamin C is the most common suggested treatment for a cold, along with chicken soup. A cold’s severity and duration are lessened.

Other than just the cold, Vitamin C is the humble supplement with miraculous aid in health, preventing many diseases, and promoting healing and overall health and general well-being.

Some benefits of vitamin c as as follows:

It also blocks the activation of viral agents and aids in wound healing. Vitamin C also plays a role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It has been linked with lowered cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It promotes more of the good HDL cholesterol, inhibiting platelet aggregation and strengthening blood vessels. Along with Vitamin E, Vitamin C blocks free radicals in the blood before they can get to LDL molecules.

But the list doesn’t stop there. Vitamin C helps form the fibrous connective tissue collagen - the cement that holds the body together. Vitamin C can also act as a natural antihistamine, reducing the symptoms of allergies and asthma.

It has been shown that smokers who have diets poor in vitamin C are at a higher risk of lung-borne diseases than those smokers who have higher concentrations of Vitamin C in the blood.

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Vitamin C Deficiency May Cause Scurvy

Vitamin C is a requisite part of any antioxidant program. If you don’t get any vitamin C, you’ll come down with scurvy, which causes weakness, anemia, spongy gums and bleeding from the mucous membranes, formation of liver spots on the skin, which are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed and is partially immobilized. In advanced scurvy, there are open suppurating wounds, loss of teeth and eventually, death. The human body can store only a certain amount of Vitamin C, and so the body soon depletes itself if fresh supplies are not consumed.

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