Archive for May 13th, 2006
What Is Hypertension
Saturday, May 13th, 2006The World Health Organization’s definition of hypertension is when your measure of blood pressure at rest is persistently equal to or higher than 140/90 mmHg. Your blood pressure may be elevated if you are emotionally agitated or just after exercise and should not be counted as having hypertension. But if your blood pressure remains elevated […]
CND / Peace Symbol
Saturday, May 13th, 2006Peace is the skilful management of conflict.
A peace symbol is a representation or object that has come to symbolize peace. Several different symbols have been used throughout history, of which the dove, olive branch and the nuclear disarmament symbol (☮) are perhaps the best known.
This symbol (☮) was adopted as its badge by the Campaign […]
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Saturday, May 13th, 2006
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Guillain-Barre(ghee-yan bah-ray) syndrome is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs. In many instances, the weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These […]
