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A GOOD START FOR THE PREGNANT MOTHER

ByTeam HUMANITYUAPD

A good start for the pregnant mother – diet/prevention/risk EAT WELL The first, and easiest, thing a mother to be can do is to eat for two: This doesn’t mean doubling up on servings it means remembering that the vitamins and minerals from a well-balanced diet not only nourish mom’s brain and body but the…

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Smoothie Making: Essential Tips, Tools

ByTeam HUMANITYUAPD

Introduction to Smoothie Making Smoothies have become a staple in many households, valued for their nutritional benefits, convenience, and versatility. They offer a quick and easy way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet, making them an ideal choice for those looking to enhance their overall health. The blend of fruits, vegetables, and…

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THE TOP BASES FOR YOUR SMOOTHIE

ByTeam HUMANITYUAPD

THE TOP BASES FOR YOUR SMOOTHIE Many different elements go into a smoothie’s The first of these is of course the fruit and this is what is going to give the smoothie most of its flavour and most of its goodness. Then there are added things like water and possibly honey. But what’s also highly…

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Seizures and the Nervous System

ByTeam HUMANITYUAPD

Introduction to Seizures and the Nervous System Seizures are complex neurological events characterized by sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. Understanding seizures requires a fundamental grasp of the nervous system’s anatomy and function. The nervous system, composed of the brain, spinal cord, and a vast network of neurons, serves as the body’s communication infrastructure,…

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SEIZURES [ DELICATE BALANCE ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ]

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SEIZURES [ DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ] Abnormal electrical activity in the brain produces seizures, which have a broad range of manifestations. Some are so minor that they may occur unnoticed, while others can cause violent spasms and convulsions. Victims may even lose consciousness. They can be a…

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MIGRAINES [ THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ]

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MIGRAINES [ THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ] THE DAMAGE caused by headaches is eye-popping. About 45 million Americans suffer them regularly, and about half of the sufferers find the pain severe and sometimes disabling. The result: lost time from work, play, the day to day stuff of life. Counting only the 30 million who suffer migraine…

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DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM [ HOMEOSTASIS ]

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DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM [ HOMEOSTASIS ] THANKS TO THE autonomic nervous system, the human body pretty much takes care of itself without conscious effort. The weather changes but core temperature is maintained, food gets digested, cycles of sleeping and waking follow upon one another, and the body’s status remains fairly even from…

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THE NERVOUS SYSTEM [ WORKING TOGETHER/SEEING THE BALL ( WHAT IS PLEASURE? ) ]

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THE NERVOUS SYSTEM [ WORKING TOGETHER/SEEING THE BALL ( WHAT IS PLEASURE? )] WORKING TOGETHER How do all of these systems central and peripheral, somatic and autonomic and receptors work together in the symphony of the brain? From simple actions to complex ones, these systems must work in concert. Consider the “simple” act of catching…

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GOOD FEELINGS / PLEASURE CENTERS [ THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ]

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GOOD FEELINGS / PLEASURE CENTERS [ NERVOUS SYSTEM ] GOOD FEELINGS Pleasure also has its centers In the brain. A Tulane University neurologist stumbled across one such center in the 1950s when he tried to electrically stimulate the brains of schizophrenics to break them out of their passivity. His patients told him their implanted electrodes…

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BIG PAIN [ MESSENGERS ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ]

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BIG PAIN [ MESSENGERS ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ] It turns out, the brain has automatic defenses cued up for a quick response to more serious pain. The perception of pain warns the brain of actual or potential tissue damage. The brain’s recognition of pain sets in motion actions to reduce or remove it,…