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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | July 9, 2003

Hair's the problem
ALL THOSE white flakes peeping through strands of carefully coiffured hair and resting gingerly all over the neck and shoulders, can really put the dent in a fashion statement...

I'm losing my hair!
HAIR LOSS can either be the result of acquired factors (yeast inflammation, hairstyles, chemical treatment) or genetic factors (male-pattern balding and female-pattern balding).


Burn fat with bitter orange
CITRUS AURANTIUM is widely used for stimulating the breakdown of fat, by causing the release of noradrenaline (a stress hormone) at beta-3 receptor sites creating chemical reactions that increase fat breakdown.


Conquoring gas and indigestion
MOST PERSONS have experienced some form of gastrointestinal discomfort at one time or another. This includes belching, stomachache, sour taste in the mouth, cramps, nausea, constipation, gas or diarrhoea.


Water for life
WATER IS indispensable to the practice of pharmacy and to life. Every premises in Jamaica must have running water before registration as a pharmacy.


Quitting smoking - the sooner the better
THE DECISION to address the issue of cigarette smoking was influenced by a discussion I had with someone this week. A number of questions were raised that has prompted me to write on the matter.


The bleaching syndrome
THE BLEACHING syndrome appears to be a combination of several symptoms, some psychological, some social and medical, that manifests in the determination to lighten ones skin colour regardless of the damage done to this vital organ.


Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)
EVEN IF you don't know what root canal treatment is, you automatically think of pain. However, in reality root canal treatment is relatively pain free.


Healthy living - a combined effort
THE HEALTHY Living System is inter-connected. Achieving an optimal quality of life is a complete method of loving yourself and caring for your body, which incorporates a healthy diet, adequate rest and water, exercise, proper stress management...







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