storms can penetrate into nearby soil and groundwater wells, thus salinization of said water occurs. In addition, bacteria and algae find warm waters to be favorable to act as a breeding ground. The combination of salinization (which can manifest a “laxative effect”) along with pathogens can make individuals ill (Queensland Government, 2015), which detriments businesses as a whole because there would be less laborers present to tend to their craft. Unlike most developed nations, “sick days” are…
The early cause of mortality is mostly in young women is bulimia which is associated with severe medical and psychological disorder. Bulimia is an eating disorder which causes victims to either intake, excessive or insufficient amount of food, and also it affects the victim mentally, physically, and emotionally which can take and end the victim life. “BN are consistently characterized by perfectionism, obsessive-compulsiveness, and dysphoric mood.” (Neurobiology of anorexia and bulimia nervosa).…
The nasal septum is a flesh and membrane-covered cartilage wall dividing the nose into right and left nostrils. Fashion-forward individuals pierce the nasal septum, but perforations can also result from illnesses such as syphillis or rare inflammatory disorders, nose picking and drug abuse. A perforated septum 's symptoms include nose bleeds, recurring infections, sinusitis, whistling, congestion and a bad smelling crust. Doctors can monitor small perforations while managing tjem with ointments,…
Does the media cause eating disorders in the younger generation? “Hot Summer body” and “lose weight fast” were just a few of the bolded terms I’ve seen written on magazine covers throughout my childhood. The media surrounds young people everywhere and the pressure to be thin is always present. “There is no doubt that the ideal body size, as reflected in the style icons promoted in the media, is getting thinner” (The National Centre for Eating Disorders). Ideal images of what is…
Another cornerstone of balanced holistic living is internal cleansing. It is a very important step toward improved metabolic functioning and better health and overall well-being. In our modern- day lifestyle, we are constantly exposed to toxins in our food such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, additives, preservatives, and synthetic hormones. There are also toxins in the water we drink and the air we breathe. Also, taking large amounts of medication throws liver metabolism out of balance…
The world of sports places an emphasis on an athlete 's appearance. The typical athlete strives to appear lean and fit. Because of the added emphasis on the body and its appearance, studies have shown that an athlete has a higher risk of developing an eating disorder than that of other non-athletes. (Lawton 131) There was a research project done by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The project focused on the number of student athletes who had experienced an eating…
Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy, a novel critically evaluating the humane treatment of animals in a free market, some animals in farm factories will spend their whole lives “kept alive…only by antibiotics, hormones, laxatives, and other additives” to their food…
Does media and the influential people of today’s society give the right impression of what one’s own self-image should be. Try turning on the television, standing in the checkout line at your local grocery store, or look at any social media feed without seeing what media wants one to believe is the perfect body image. In a time in American history where obesity is a severe issue should media be giving the notion that one must have a certain body figure or look a certain way to have a positive…
60% of Americans are overweight or obese. This means if there were twenty random people in a room, at least thirteen would be at an unhealthy weight. But why is this so? In the nutritional field, fingers are constantly being pointed at different causes for this strange phenomenon. Incidentally I am well aware that this is an unusual topic, however, it seemed to be the perfect as I am dedicated to becoming a nutritionist someday. In fact, I have subjected myself to an experiment a month before in…
Every generation has a set of beliefs that they admire and value for what it truly means to be beautiful. Back in our ancestor’s era, their interpretation for beautiful was the ideal women with large hips and breasts, a voluptuous woman such as America’s sweet heart, Marilyn Monroe. But in today’s 21st century, it is impossible to ignore the twig models on magazines, TV, and billboards. This has influenced many young girls’ ages ranging from fourteen to mid-twenties. Take in mind that the…