Clean hands protect against H1N1 (Swine Flu) infection
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 Posted in Health Tips | 1 Comment »Protect yourself Clean your hands regularly. Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them thoroughly. Use alcohol-based handrub if you don’t have immediate access to soap and water. How do I wash my hands properly? Washing your hands properly takes about as long ...
What You Need to Know about H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 Posted in Health Tips, Useful Tips | 3 Comments »1. How do symptoms of swine flu differfrom other types of flu? None, really, although this flu might include gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea and vomiting), as well as the usual respiratory symptoms. The basic symptoms for swine flu are similar to the ...
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 Posted in Health Tips, Travel | No Comments »DVT is Deep Venous (Vein) Thrombosis, more commonly referred to as "economy class syndrome" in the media. Of late, DVT has gained accelerated notoriety in the world's press as the general public's awareness of the problem has became more prevalent. The ...
Guide to a comfortable flight
Monday, March 16th, 2009 Posted in Travel, Useful Tips | No Comments »The secret to having a comfortable flight depends on the following: 1. Getting the seat you want 2. Next to the person/people you want 3. Getting a nice relaxed meal and drink inside you whilst you watch a cracking film 4. Being able to ...
Brief fact of Dimenhydrinate
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 Posted in Health Tips | No Comments »What is dimenhydrinate? Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo associated with motion sickness. What is the most important information I should know about dimenhydrinate? Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Dimenhydrinate may ...
Brief fact of Domperidone
Sunday, February 15th, 2009 Posted in Health Tips | 1 Comment »USES: This medication increases movement through the digestive system. It is used to treat symptoms of stomach disorders. It may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medications. Domperidone has also been found effective in the ...
