The term Rhabdo (or Rhabdomyolysis) has been going around the internet and is quite hot but what is it really? According to Wikipedia, it is the “… rapid breakdown (lysis) of skeletal muscle (rhabdomyo) due to injury to muscle tissue.” If you put it in another way, it is the continuous breakdown of the muscle because something or an event injured an essential part of the muscle.

Anything that destroys muscle tissue can lead to Rhabdo. For example, it could be physical like being injured in a disaster like an earthquake or it could be non-physical like getting poisoned by a snake.

Whatever the case is, take extra care to avoid injuring your muscle tissues so that it would not lead to Rhabdo.

Is your uvula swollen? Surely you do not like the tingling sensations that comes with it. Below, you can find and try out some common remedies that are found to be effective in easing the swelling. For those that do not know where his or her uvula is, check out the image above. It is a conic projection, which pops out from the posterior edge of the soft palate. In other words, it is that tissue hanging down from the soft palate.

Try out these common measures to reduce the sensation of tickling in the throat:

• Dehydration is known to cause swelling of uvula.
• Ensure you consume at least 3 to 4 Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption may result in swelling of the uvula.
• Gargling with salt water will help you fight any causative bacterial infection which might be causing the inflammation.

Disposable lab coats are what you need if you do not work in a laboratory frequently. Just like your ordinary clothes that you wear to keep yourself from dirt and keep you comfy, lab coats are designed to keep your clothes from getting dirty and thus save yourself from a couple of washes. These coats are normally made of regular cotton but the problem with that is cotton is dirt-prone and is hard to wash. Thus, with the advent of technology, businessmen created a new niche out of this problem and created disposable ones for sale to lab goers. But do you really need one?

The answer lies on several factors but let us just take a look at some of the most important ones. First and foremost is the house rule (or the lab rule if you want…). Do the rules allow you to use a disposable one as against a regular coat? If the answer is yes then it is in your best interest to get one especially if your regular lab coat is still out in the sun to be dried.

Second, do you go to the lab often? If you only go to the lab several times a month, then it is best that you buy a disposable one rather than a regular one as this can save you money.

Third, what do you do in the lab? If your work in the lab entails you getting dirty a lot, then it is good option to make use of ready to throw lab coats. This is because regular coats are hard to wash and clean. What’s more, since you work in a lab, you would not know what substance or microorganism found its way into your coat so it safer to use a disposable one for safety purposes.

Yes, using disposable lab coats is a good option to consider. It is cheap and would not give you headaches when it comes to washing and cleaning time.

Today is another episode with “Cancer Cure? _______”. Once again I am bringing you knowledge from the newsletters I am subscribed to and today we have a new cancer fighter, our very own kitchen! No, I don’t mean that you have to stay in kitchen to get cured or anything like that, but I just want to point out that taken for granted ingredients in the kitchen are often overlooked as cancer fighters. And as the title of this post points out they are cabbage, onions, raspberries and olives. We will answer questions like “Is there cabbage curing in breast cancer?” or “Are olives a cure for cancer?”.

And without further ado, here are the words of wisdom about cancer and I quote:

Cabbage is high in glucosinolates, which are anticarcinogenic compounds. A study of hundreds of Polish American women found that those who consumed four or more servings of raw or lightly cooked cabbage per week were 72% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who had 1-2 servings. If cabbage isn’t your thing, good substitutes are Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale and broccoli.

Onions are high in quercetin, and a Finnish study showed that men who ate them frequently were 60% less likely do develop lung cancer than those who ate smaller amounts. Quercetin also appears to reduce risk for liver and colon cancers. Other foods high in quercetin are apples, capers, and both green and black tea.

Raspberies, and almost any berries for that matter contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce cell damage which can lead to cancer. Raspberries are higher in fiber than most others, and recent studies have shown that they inhibit both oral and liver cancer cells. Frozen berries with less water generally contain a higher concentration of these protective compounds.

Olives contain compounds that have been shown in lab studies to prevent the formation of cancer cells, and also contribute to the death of these cells. People who eat them as a part of the mediterranean diet have been less likely to develop colon cancer as well.

It is the flu season once again and of course we want ourselves and our family to stay healthy. One of the best ways to do so is by having a flu shot. Where do you find a clinic that administers one? Here comes the flu shot locator.

This locator is not an electronic device. It is simply a website (or websites) to help us find clinics that administer the flu shot. You just type in your zip code, desired radius and preferred time and the website will show you data that you are looking for.

Here are 2 sites offering such service:

http://flucliniclocator.org/

http://www.flu.gov/professional/states/connecticut.html

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What is an acne pillowcase? I honestly do not know. However, this phrase seems popular in the internet right now. I hope its not a pillowcase full of acne! But we can certainly relate acne to pillowcases. How?

According to dermatologists and allergists, clean pillowcases can help prevent the spread of Acne Facial Blemishes and Acne Flares. In other words, if you do not want to aggravate your current acne, make sure you use a clean pillowcase every night.

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