With all these skin troubles just described, certainly none of which add to the personal appearance of their owners (perhaps we might exclude here the delicate pink of an occasional case of scarlet fever or the same lovely hue of a drug rash in a young woman), there is little wonder that tons of lotions, [...]

The deep muscles of the spine, often known as intrinsic or para-vertebral muscles, interconnect and stabilise the vertebrae. They are relatively short muscles (up to 60 of them) that are either attached to adjacent vertebrae or cross one vertebra and are attached to the one following it (see Figure on page 72). In various combinations, [...]

The real difficulty lies in all the canons of good taste, propriety, and morality that make it difficult for men and women to form acquaintanceship. These conventions are taken so much as a matter of course that we never question them except in minor details. They are all a product of the more explicit segregation [...]

Chronic care facilities are nursing homes, facilities for the long-term care of people who do not require hospitalization but who cannot be cared for at home. People with HIV infection who use chronic care facilities are most likely to be those with AIDS dementia complex, those with severe nutritional problems, those who will have a [...]

It can happen that some time after the baby is born a mother develops signs of trouble with the glands and the lungs, possibly even tuberculosis. In such cases the disease has usually been latent, or the susceptibility to it was already present. Great demands are made on the body during pregnancy, which could cause [...]

An excellent tonic for the veins is Aesculaforce, a fresh herb preparation made from horse chestnut, sweet clover (also called melilot), witch hazel and arnica. The medicinal value of horse chestnut for the venous circulation has been clinically proved. Witch hazel is also prized for venous problems, and can be used internally and externally. Sweet [...]

Good food habits are easily acquired in youth, and it is more difficult to change the habits of people later in life. Perhaps you have found some of your food habits should be improved, or maybe you can help someone in your family or a friend to improve his. The following suggestions may be helpful. [...]

Proteins require a generous amount of hydrochloric acid in your stomach in order to be properly digested. When you eat carbohydrate-rich foods such as vegetables, you stomach does not secrete much hydrochloric acid, because it is not needed for the digestion of carbohydrates. If you first fill your stomach with predominantly carbohydrate foods (as you [...]

The key to preventing severe flare-ups of this chronic condition is to treat symptoms as soon as they appear. The mainstay of treatment is the use of cortisone ointments or creams, with small amounts applied several times a day to affected areas. Itching is always worse after hot baths, and at night, so this is [...]

• Is the clinic easily accessible? Is it within walking distance, or are there good public transport connections? Is there adequate parking available within the clinic property or nearby? Are they courteous and warm? Are the waiting facilities adequate? Do they cater for children, with a bright atmosphere, toys and children’s books, and carpet so [...]