The Day I Decided To Live, Part 1

November 29, 2011

Like thousands of people, perhaps even millions, I went through a time when I did not want to live. I spent the majority of my life waiting to die. I was asked by a friend to write my story; I never thought I would until today. There comes a time in everyone’s life when they [...]

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Obesity

November 22, 2011

Obesity is the most common nutritional disease afflicting dogs and cats today, currently exceeding all deficiency-related diseases combined.

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It’s getting ugly on Canadian newsgroups. Part 2

November 18, 2011

One result of this experience is that my perception of USENET has changed. The first thing I have learned is that people on USENET are very selective, and indeed, hypocritical, as to who they choose to abuse. If you look at the Canadian general discussion group (can.general) for the two weeks that followed my posting, [...]

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It’s getting ugly on Canadian newsgroups. Part 1

November 18, 2011

A lot of people, new to the Internet, venture into the area known as USENET, eager to participate in the promise that it brings. A lot of people _ including me _ are sold on the idea that the ability to commu-nicate with people around the world on particular topics, is a new, powerful, and [...]

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Diarrhea from Antibiotics

November 14, 2011

Q.Do antibiotics cause diarrhea? How? Ronda A.Antibiotics may cause diarrhea. Sometimes this occurs as a side effect of the medication; it will stop when the medication is discontinued.

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The Last Supper Phenomenon

November 7, 2011
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Regardless of when you start a weight management program, try to avoid the “Last Supper” phenomenon. This phenomenon is the tendency to overeat during the holidays or to overeat the week before your program begins. This common occurrence results in extra pounds that take much more time to lose than to gain and cause feelings [...]

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Hair Loss Treatment Products

November 3, 2011

The FDA backs only 2 products for hair loss prevention and, potentially, hair growth promotion. One of these products is Rogaine, the active ingredient of which is minoxidil. Originally, it was only possible to obtain it by prescription, but now it is possible to buy it over the counter as a 2 % minoxidil content [...]

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