Ryan R. Dybdahl MSW, CAC-I

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• What Is Nicotine?

  IntroductionNicotine is an alkaloid stimulant that comes from the nightshade family of plants, particularly from the leaves of tobacco. The type of nicotine found in tobacco plants is called Nicotiana tabacum. Nicotine can also be synthetically produced. Thousands of chemicals are contained in...

• Can Appendicitis Affect the Large Intestines?

  The AppendixUnderstanding the location of the appendix in the abdomen will help us understand how appendicitis can affect the organs in proximity to it. The appendix is found in the lower, right abdomen; with one end attached to the large intestine or the caecum. The function of the large intestine...

• Sweet Potato Nutrition

  A sweet potato is an underground tuber which grows on the roots of a certain plant that is scientifically known as Ipomoea batatas. Sweet potatoes are very rich in beta-carotene, which is important in raising vitamin A levels in the blood. Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high fiber foods that have a...

• Can Pleurisy Destroy My Lungs?

  What is pleurisy?Pleurisy is the inflammation of the thin pleural membranes that line the lungs.What happens in pleurisy?A thin membrane called the pleura lines your lungs. The pleura are double-layered membranes that line your lungs as well as the inner aspect of the chest wall. Between these...

• Prevention of Croup

  Croup is a viral infection that causes swelling of the airway. As a result, the airway becomes narrower, making it difficult to breathe. It is also accompanied by an irritation in the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe). This condition is also known as laryngotracheobronchitis because the...

• What is Age-Related Cataracts?

  When the eye lens changes with age, cataracts develop and your vision becomes blurry. A clear structure, the lens is located at the back of the pupil. Light streams in via the cornea and the lens directs it to the retina when it enters the eye.When you start to age, cataracts can begin developing,...