Poison Ivy

illness. Some of the symptoms of teens with this disease can include: delayed puberty, growth problems, diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, dermatitis herpetiformis (itchy skin rash that looks like eczema or poison ivy), and, mouth sores. symptoms for adults with disease may include osteoporosis, anemia, infertility, miscarriages, seizures, erratic menstrual periods, and…

Once merely seen as a hoax of random differences in alternating clinical trials, the Placebo Effect is now seen as scientifically measurable,1 as it is the study of the environmental context of the patient that affects them through psychological mechanisms.2 Most commonly the research surrounding this complex anomaly have been around neurobiological mechanisms of pain and analgesia.2 “Overall, the placebo effect appears to be a very good model to understand how a complex mental activity, such as…

If I were to switch places with somebody for a day, I’d switch places with Santa Claus on Christmas day. Why, you ask? The answer is simple. To ruin Christmas for all the little girls and boys. As Santa Claus, I would fill their presents with their past pet animal’s rotting corpses. They would smell the stench of rotting flesh, unable to figure what it’s coming from, but when it’s time to open presents they’ll let out a blood curdling scream. Oh, how I’ll laugh my jolly Santa Claus laugh, my…

microbes, insects and even plants to affect us. According to an article by senior health and science correspondent at Reuters, Sharon Begley, the carbon enriched air alters the physiology of plants causing them to create more pollen or in the case of poison ivy, become more abundant and toxic. As for mosquitoes, they don't only bite more but due to the patterns of climate change, but perfect conditions are staged for theses insects who often carry malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever.…

help bring balance into the world. The myth says, “[t]he right-handed twin made the deer, and the left-handed twin made the mountain lion which kills the deer…. And the right-handed twin made berries and fruits… The left-handed twin made briars and poison ivy” (Turtle’s Back 119-130). The Iroquois use the twins to show the balance each brings to the world, neither being evil but opposites. In Genesis, Cain resents his brother Abel because of the favor he has received with God. Because of his…

Lidocaine: Introduction: Thesis: Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic that can be used in many types of conditions, however the focus will be on the local anesthetic administration in dental procedures. 1. Structural information and chemical properties: (National Center) a. Chemical name and trade name: 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide, Lidocaine b. Chemical structure: (Figure 1: Lidocaine Structure) c. Molecular formula: C14H22N2O d. Molecular weight: 234.343 g/mol e.…

Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…

In “The Female Link: Citation and Continuity in Watchmen” by Erin M. Keating, the author adds to the discussion of women in comics by negating that Watchmen was not an example of “the revisionary superhero narrative” because women were still being represented as conservative. Watchmen does not address the societal gender identities but rather it continues the gendered identities that were already in comic books. “In Adult Comics: An Introduction, Roger Sabin describes women in comic books as…

Wild Oil of Oregano is an edible medicinal grade essential oil that is grown from a wild species of oregano especially in the Mediterranean. There are a multitude of conditions that Oil of Oregano treats, but the most famous use is its ability to kill infections in the body. Most organisms cannot survive when exposed to the powerful phenols (carvacrol and thymol) which are the active ingredient in this Wild Oil of Oregano. These ingredients work well on their own but have an added potency when…

Studies have shown that it has many health benefits. It relaxes and calms your body. Epsom salt relieves cramps and muscle pains. Not only can it do these things but it can prevent itching from poison ivy or a sunburn. Epsom salt also has some beauty benefits. Theses include smoothing rough patches and exfoliating skin. The benefits of Epsom salt are numerous. Epsom salt is even used for is gardening. The sulfur and magnesium are proven to help plants…