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ABC Of Heart Failure

Résumé d' ABC of hypertension (5th Ed.) Hypertension is a condition which affects millions of people worldwide and its treatment greatly reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The ABC of Hypertension, now in its fifth edition, is an established guide containing all the non-specialist needs to know about the measurement of blond pressure and the investigation and management of hypertensive patients. This new edition provides comprehensively updated and revised information on how and whom to treat. This brand new title in the ABC series looks at the treatment and management of wounds and healing procedure - it's the perfect aid for students, nursing staff, hospital doctors and GPs. Covers the assessment, diagnosis and management of all wounds - from traumatic to chronic. Giving practical advice on dressings and  devices used in the management of wounds   The ABC of Smoking Cessation explains the practical problem of smoking and its contribution to health,...

Whiten your teeth with banana peel

Brush your teeth as usual with a natural toothpaste or you can use the banana peel first and then brush. Use a ripe banana as it has the most potassium content in it. Peel from the bottom end as this is how monkeys peel their bananas and it will keep you from having all  those loose threads Do the banana peel routine twice daily to see teeth whiten. Smile and share your wonderful teeth whitening secret. You don't have to throw the old banana peels away, you can recycle them. They make an excellent mineral compost for plants if dried out and ground up and sprinkled on the soil once a month. Your plants will love you for it Notes Drinks like dark sodas, coffee, dark wines, dark tea and of course, smoking all stain the teeth.

Dustless Chalk May Cause Allergy and Asthma Symptoms in Students With Milk Allergy, Study Finds

Many of today's schools and school teachers opt for dustless chalk to keep hands and classrooms clean. But according to a study published in the May issue of  Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology , the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), this choice in chalk may cause allergy and asthma symptoms in students that have a milk allergy. Casein, a milk protein, is often used in low-powder chalk. When milk allergic children inhale chalk particles containing casein, life-threatening asthma attacks and other respiratory issues can occur. "Chalks that are labeled as being anti-dust or dustless still release small particles into the air," said Carlos H. Larramendi, MD, lead study author. "Our research has found when the particles are inhaled by children with milk allergy, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath can occur. Inhalation can also cause nasal congestion, sneezing and a runny nose." Milk allergy ...