Posted by admin | Dec 13, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical |
Pertussis, more commonly known as the whooping cough, is a highly contagious, acute respiratory infection. Pertussis is most commonly diagnosed in infants and young children or in older children/teens whose immunity from their childhood vaccine has begun to fade…
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Posted by admin | Dec 13, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical |
Parasomnias are sleep disorders characterized by unusual behavior and abnormal motor, verbal and/or experiential behavior that occur during or associated with sleep. Experts estimate that 70% of Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder…
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Posted by admin | Dec 13, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical |
Snoring, that irritating noise that keeps people up, sends some to the couch and others to the guest room, occurs when your airway narrows interfering with the air that is passing through as you breathe. Men snore more often than women, studies indicate 45% of men snore, while 30% of women snore…
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Posted by admin | Dec 10, 2012 | Health, Kimberly Allen R.N. |
Do you have trouble getting your child to sleep? If so you’re not alone. Sleep problems are among the most common probles we face as parents with our children. Researchers estimate that up to half of all children between 1-5 years of age have some type of sleep problem…
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Posted by admin | Dec 10, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical |
Narcolepsy is defined as a “chronic meurologicaal disorder”. It is estimated tha narcolepsy affects approximately 200,00 Americans. However, it is significantly underdiagnosed as well as frequently misdiagnosed so most experts believe there are only around 50,000 diagnosed cases of narcolepsy…
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Posted by admin | Dec 10, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical |
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by the inablility to fall asleep or to stay asleep. Insomnia is not a disease on it’s own it is considered a sign and/or symptom of another condition. It can be a symptom of a medical or psychiatric condition as well as a sleep disorder…
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Posted by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | Deepest Blu, Scuba Diving |
As a diving instructor I have used all sorts of fins in all sorts of conditions but my observation over the years have led me to conclude that it’s more how they are used that determines how proficient your are underwater. Finning is very important in diving …
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Posted by admin | Dec 4, 2012 | Deepest Blu |
The Jardines were declared a National Park in 1996 and a strict no catch policy is in effect for the entire 2200 KM2 of its territory. Sport fishing is catch and release only and limited lobster fishing is allowed outside the outer edges of the park limits…
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