BPH Healthy News

Dosage alone determines poisoning

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:59:03 GMT

Dosage alone determines poisoning, seems to be rather obvious for some, and rather obtuse for others. That concept was spelled out many centuries ago by Paracelsus (1493-1541), more properly known as Theophrastus Phillippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim (so you can see why he adopted a somewhat shorter moniker), who was born in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.

The Trials of Trekking

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:26:27 GMT

Quite a number of my friends, over the years, have gone trekking. I have not. To be perfectly frank, I have no idea why people go trekking, but for some it has become a sort of annual pilgrimage, the jungles of South East Asia being the lure for the boots and back-pack set. The leeches can almost set their clocks by them.

Eating for the Elderly

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 09:36:13 GMT

We are all getting older. The average age of westerners is increasing. The more developed countries in Asia are also showing the same trends. Grey power is becoming an important factor, with the marketing of goods and services designed for this increasing niche market. We (me included) are becoming important people.

I think I’ll have a blood test

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:09:19 GMT

Very often, when discussing blood tests with a patient, I will be asked, “What were my AIDS results?” or “What is my blood group?” or similar. In most instances I have to disappoint them, because unless the specific test for HIV antibodies, or blood group, was requested, there will be no record of it, even though the initial test was called a “complete blood count”.

Beware of the Black Snake?

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:46:21 GMT

The workings of the human mind have always fascinated me. We can put such an importance on things that are really inconsequential, but at the same time, ignore items that are important.

Passive smoking – should we take it passively?

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 08:04:03 GMT

For the past two issues I have concentrated on smoking and its effects, and how to stop. It requires dedication and commitment, and I congratulate all people who have given up smoking. You have done your health profile in the future a great service.

Giving up cigarettes – a personal experience

Thu, 25 May 2006 05:01:56 GMT

I used to smoke 45 cigarettes a day. I gave up 24 years, 10 months ago at 10 o’clock in the morning, not that I’m counting or anything! It was probably one of the most momentous decisions I have ever made, and definitely one of the best decisions I ever made about my health.