Lisa Kjerstad

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• Are there any Alternative Remedies for the Treatment of Mumps?

  What are the best remedies for fever and pain when you have the mumps?Mumps is a viral infection which causes pain and swelling in the throat and neck. It is common in children and youngsters.As the treatment for mumps, traditionally decoctions of healing herbs were recommended for little children....

• Is Eczema Contagious?

  One of the most common myths and misconceptions about eczema is that it is contagious. Probably, this myth has circulated due to the closeness of people who have the condition. For example, if your sibling or friend has eczema and uses a certain type of perfume or skin moisturizer, you may at one...

• Should I Start Eating Quinoa?

  What is quinoa?This is the right time to learn about this nutrient-rich grain, for 2013 has been declared as the International Year of Quinoa by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This pseudograin, related to beets and tumbleweed, has been chosen as the food of the...

• Is Ovarian Cancer Terminal?

  Let’s answer the question first: It depends on the stage of the disease. There are four stages of ovarian cancer, and the third and fourth are the most dangerous. The bad thing is that most cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, when little can be done to save...

• Leading the Charge for Safe-Staffing: Alternative Method to Improve Nursing Care

  The American Nurse Association (ANA) Calls for Better Nurse-to-Patient Ratio In an economy slowly recovering from the recession back in 2008, nursing has been announced as one of the fastest growing jobs on the market. As a profession that will never die, more health care professionals are needed to...

• If Men Drink Carbonated Drinks Regularly, Can it Lead to Other Health Complications?

  It goes without saying that sugar content in carbonated beverages is the major culprit for being overweight. In addition to this fact, sugary soda is also known to worsen certain conditions, like osteoarthritis, particularly in men. These soft drinks are found to be associated with disease...