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Sunday September 16, 2007
Vol. 42 - No 16
 
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Don’t mess with the brain
A loved one is acting out of character…….sleepless nights, disrupted routine, regular bursts of irritability and frequent signs of a personality change. What should family members do?Contact an astrologer to see how planet changes have affected him or her. Hold a thovil ceremony to ward off ill-effects.
 
Both the medical research community and food manufacturers have known about the side effects of MSG for decades. Many studies link MSG to diabetes, migraines and headaches, autism, ADHD, and even Alzheimer's. So what exactly is MSG or monosodium glutamate?
 
Tummy troubles
When help is needed fast
Someone collapses in front of you - you know the next few minutes are critical, but do you know what to do? Basic Life Support or BLS consists of life saving techniques that can be applied by anyone with basic training, without any sophisticated equipment or drugs, says Dr. Senaka Rajapakse, Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine.
 

   
Children too are victims
   
   
Keep an eye on your child’s eyes
   
Battling Haemorrhoids: Eat healthy, drink water and exercise
   
Stressed out? Then recharge
   
Circumcision and prevention of HIV
   
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   

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